Douluo Dalu 3: Legend of the White Fox

The wedding procession from Shrek Academy stretched long, moving at a steady pace, neither too fast nor too slow, as if parading through the streets, forming a majestic dragon-like spectacle.

Dignified, luxurious, and grand.

Slowly, they arrived at the entrance of the Spirit Pagoda.

"Shrek Academy, Sky-Quaking Douluo has come to receive the bride." A member of the Sea God Pavilion stepped forward and announced in a loud voice.

The massive gates of the Spirit Pagoda slowly opened with a thunderous rumble.

Two rows of maidservants gracefully stepped out, laying a bright red carpet on the ground.

At the same time, colorful flower petals rained down from the sky, drawing in countless vibrant butterflies that fluttered in the air, filling the surroundings with a rich floral fragrance.

In truth, these butterflies were also part of the elaborate preparations made by the Spirit Pagoda.

Following this, music played in waves as ceremonial guards appeared in succession, filling the air with melodies of blessings for a happy marriage.

However, the person who walked along the red carpet, through the flower petals and butterflies, was not the fiery-tempered, jade-faced beauty known as the number one goddess of the Spirit Pagoda, Sky Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu.

Instead, it was the burly and rough-looking Qiangu Dongfeng.

In an instant, Shrek Academy's entire wedding procession fell into silence. Everyone widened their eyes in shock, staring at the approaching Qiangu Dongfeng with expressions of disbelief.

Shrek Academy had come to the Spirit Pagoda to receive the bride—not the Leng family. Though Qiangu Dongfeng, as the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda, could barely count as Leng Yaozhu's "family" in a sense,

It still didn't explain why the hell he was walking down the bride's exclusive path.

Qiangu Dongfeng, however, didn't care what the people from Shrek Academy thought. He clasped his fists toward Yun Ming and said with a broad smile, "Congratulations to Brother Sky-Quaking for still being full of vigor in his later years. I have prepared a small gift as a token of my respect. Though it may be modest in value, it carries deep sentiment. I hope Brother Sky-Quaking will not take offense."

After speaking, Qiangu Dongfeng gestured behind him, and immediately, dozens of massive chests were carried out.

Each chest required eight shirtless, muscular men to lift.

After walking just a few steps, these men were already drenched in sweat.

Seeing this, Yun Ming and the members of Shrek Academy instantly turned grim.

Qiangu Dongfeng was clearly mocking them.

Indeed, those chests were heavy, perhaps requiring eight ordinary men to carry just one.

But for an organization as vast as the Spirit Pagoda, couldn't they have soul masters handle the task instead?

As these sweaty, shirtless men entered, the previously joyous atmosphere was instantly swept away.

The pungent scent of sweat mixed with the floral fragrance in the air.

That smell?

It was absolutely overpowering.

Even Qiangu Dongfeng himself couldn't stand it and discreetly set up a soul power barrier around himself.

Rubbing his hands together, Qiangu Dongfeng said, "Judging from Brother Sky-Quaking's expression, you seem to find my gift lacking in value. But you can't blame me for that—your wedding was arranged too hastily. I didn't have enough time to prepare a grander gift. The only thing I could do was make sure the presentation was heavy enough. I hope Brother Sky-Quaking won't laugh at me. How about this? I'll write you an IOU and promise to deliver the rest of the gifts within a week."

"Tower Master is too kind. It is we who should apologize for disturbing you." Yun Ming maintained a calm facade and asked, "May I know if Sky Phoenix Douluo is ready?"

"Brother Sky-Quaking, it's good that you don't mind," Qiangu Dongfeng nodded before hesitating slightly.

"As for Deputy Tower Master Leng..."

"Is there something wrong with Yaozhu? Please speak freely, Tower Master," Yali stepped up beside Yun Ming, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly. She refused to believe that Qiangu Dongfeng would dare to detain Leng Yaozhu and prevent her from coming out.

Looking troubled, Qiangu Dongfeng sighed and said, "To be honest, our Deputy Tower Master is not inside the Spirit Pagoda. We have been searching for her but to no avail. We have also sent people to her family estate, but she is not there either."

"Tower Master is a wise man. This is not something to joke about," Yun Ming's aura instantly turned sharp.

The wedding procession today was led by Shrek Academy, but nearly all prominent figures on the continent were present.

The nine red mechas represented different major powers.

Among the convoy were high-ranking officials from the federal government's military and political branches, members of the federal royal family, and leaders of various major sects and clans.

Even princes and princesses from the Star Luo Empire and Dou Spirit Empire had come.

Multiple television networks were broadcasting the event live.

If Qiangu Dongfeng dared to brazenly detain Leng Yaozhu and defy public opinion, Yun Ming would make sure he paid a heavy price.

Yet, Yun Ming failed to consider that perhaps Leng Yaozhu never intended to marry him in the first place.

Leng Yaozhu's love for him was well known—she had even said that she was willing to be his lover in secret.

Now, with the chance to become his wife in broad daylight...

He simply couldn't think of a reason why she would refuse.

"How could I possibly joke about something like this?" Qiangu Dongfeng shrugged nonchalantly, utterly unfazed. He was telling the truth, after all.

Seeing Qiangu Dongfeng's attitude, Long Yeyue could no longer hold back. Shrek Academy had gone to such great lengths to arrange this grand occasion—if they left empty-handed, the entire academy would become a laughingstock.

"Qiangu Dongfeng, is it? I suggest you obediently hand over Sky Phoenix Douluo. Don't think for a second that you can play tricks in front of me. Even if your father, the former Pagoda Master Qiangu Dieting, were here, he wouldn't dare act arrogant in front of me." Long Yeyue's voice was cold. Her seniority was above both Yun Ming and Qiangu Dongfeng.

She had been of the same generation as Qiangu Dieting.

In the past, she had once stormed into the Spirit Pagoda, catching Qiangu Dieting off guard and slapping him across the face.

That matter had only been resolved when Amorous Douluo Zang Xin stepped in to mediate.

Later, when the Underworld King Douluo Ha Luosa attacked Shrek Academy and injured Amorous Douluo, she had even fought alongside Qiangu Dieting to "kill" Ha Luosa.

As a senior powerhouse, Long Yeyue had no fear of Qiangu Dongfeng.

Hearing her mention Qiangu Dieting, Qiangu Dongfeng's expression darkened, and he said coldly, "I have already said what I needed to say. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. But I'd like to see if you really dare to force your way into the Spirit Pagoda."

After speaking, he turned to leave.

Originally, he had wanted to mock Shrek Academy a bit more, but hearing Long Yeyue bring up his father had completely killed his mood.

"If you don't hand over Sky Phoenix Douluo, don't even think about leaving!" Long Yeyue raised her hands, and two Holy Dragons—one black and one white—soared into the sky, blocking Qiangu Dongfeng's path.

"With the Holy Spirit Cult running rampant, does Shrek Academy truly wish to wage war against the Spirit Pagoda?" Qiangu Dongfeng turned back and glared coldly at Yun Ming. He didn't believe Yun Ming would actually dare to make a move.

"Let me see Sky Phoenix Douluo. If she truly rejects me, I will turn around and leave without delay," Yun Ming said, his face grim.

"I've told you many times, Deputy Tower Master is not inside the Spirit Pagoda," Qiangu Dongfeng repeated calmly.

"Do you honestly expect anyone here to believe that?" Yun Ming retorted.

Unexpectedly, Qiangu Dongfeng turned to a nearby maidservant and asked, "Deputy Tower Master is not in the Spirit Pagoda. Do you believe this statement?"

The maidservant bowed respectfully and answered, "Pagoda Master, Deputy Tower Master is indeed not in the Spirit Pagoda."

Qiangu Dongfeng looked back at Yun Ming and said indifferently, "Are you satisfied now? If so, you may leave."

Yun Ming's face was as black as thunder.

He wanted to curse out loud.

Damn it!

You're handling such a major issue by asking a single maidservant?!

And she's from the Spirit Pagoda, no less!

This was an outright humiliation to Shrek Academy!