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After Qian Renxue's relentless and forceful "serving" and torment, when Xuan Hao finally emerged from the room yawning, he had changed into a form-fitting, elaborately made, and luxurious light gold fitted dress.
Originally, Xuan Hao intended to wear his favorite black and gold outfit, but Qian Renxue sternly refused.
It's not because of any childish idea of matching couple outfits, but because of political considerations!
Xuan Hao's aura was terrifying to begin with; the pressure of a top predator brought by his true dragon bloodline could not be concealed.
If he were to wear a somber black and gold outfit and stand on the podium at the opening ceremony, the sense of oppression and threat he would exude would be overwhelming!
Anyone who didn't know better would think he was there to cause trouble and plot a coup!
In such solemn occasions that attract the attention of the entire continent and symbolize the majesty of the empire, the choice of the color of the formal attire is of great importance.
The old emperor of Tiandou wore a gold-red dragon robe symbolizing supreme imperial power on a snowy night, while Xue Qinghe, as the crown prince, also wore a gold-red crown prince's robe.
Even if Xuan Hao has great power, he cannot wear gold and red in such a public setting, as that would be a serious transgression of etiquette.
Although this guy has done countless things in private that overstepped the bounds of the royal family, he still has to maintain appearances.
Therefore, the perfect choice would be one that could highlight his extraordinary status, subtly hint at his close connection with the royal family, and also slightly soften his intimidating pale gold aura.
Of course, this is absolutely not because Xue Qinghe was also wearing a light gold inner layer today! Absolutely not!
The girls who followed Xuan Hao out were even more eye-catching.
Na'er wore a flowing, ethereal light silver dress; Ning Rongrong wore a pure and playful white princess dress; Xiao Wu wore a charming pink and white dress; Ye Lingling wore a cool and quiet blue and white dress; Dugu Yan wore a beautiful and alluring deep purple dress; and Zhu Zhuqing wore a black and gold leather dress that perfectly combined sexiness and coolness.
The entire group was dressed in haute couture formal attire, with varying body types and styles, each more eye-catching than the last!
This was naturally the result of Ning Rongrong spending a lot of money and leading her sisters to make a fortune during this period of free time.
Such a grand and solemn occasion, of course they should stand side by side with Xuan Hao in the most perfect manner!
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And so, Xuan Hao and his entourage boarded the Crown Prince's private convoy and arrived at the grand square for the opening ceremony of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament without any hindrance.
As soon as I got out of the car, a bizarre scene unfolded.
Logically speaking, Xue Qinghe, as the crown prince, should be the highest-ranking leader in this team.
However, as they walked side by side into the venue, judging from his overwhelming height and his suffocating aura, Xuan Hao seemed like a true overlord ruling the world!
There was no need for the Royal Guards to clear a path.
When Xuan Hao took a step, the originally crowded and noisy crowd seemed to have encountered some terrible natural enemy.
Everyone instinctively felt a sense of unease and subconsciously retreated to both sides, making way for this monster with an aura that was eight meters and eight inches tall!
Under the gaze of countless eyes filled with awe, shock, and bewilderment, Xuan Hao walked slightly behind Xue Qinghe.
Na'er obediently took his arm, while Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan and her entourage surrounded him like stars around the moon, and they walked into the center of the venue with their full aura.
At this moment, they arrived at the scene early on the high platform.
Emperor Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Dynasty, the highest-ranking figure at the opening ceremony, along with Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Salas, the platinum bishop of the Spirit Hall, who were honored guests, were already seated in their respective golden seats.
Looking down at the crowd that parted like Moses parting the sea, and at the tall, handsome young man being escorted by a group of stunningly beautiful girls, Emperor Xueye's expression became somewhat strange, even carrying a hint of indescribable entanglement.
Because... Xue Qinghe was nominally walking ahead of Xuan Hao, leading the group.
but!
The way the two of them walked together always gave Emperor Xueye a strange and unsettling feeling!
Although Xue Qinghe is about 1.8 meters tall, which is considered tall among ordinary people, his figure is still rather frail and slender.
And what about Xuan Hao?
That guy was over two meters tall and had the physique of a top-tier beast soul master.
Although he wasn't the kind of exaggeratedly muscular giant, he was like a peerless, deadly weapon drawn from its sheath, with an extremely fierce aura!
Even without Xuan Hao deliberately releasing his soul power pressure, the natural aura of a top predator belonging to a ten-thousand-year-old true dragon would instill instinctive fear in everyone around him, making them dare not approach within three feet of him.
And Xue Qinghe walked beside such a monster...
Although she didn't appear timid or submissive, the visual and aura contrast was striking...
It was just like a beloved empress walking gracefully beside her powerful and domineering emperor husband!
"What the hell! What's going on between these two in private?!"
Emperor Xueye looked at the scene below, his eyes twitching, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself:
"Could it be that the rumors circulating in the streets are true?
Qinghe... he really has that kind of illicit homosexual relationship with Xuanhao?
And the dignified Crown Prince of the Empire is actually in a vulnerable and oppressed position?!"
The thought that his highly anticipated crown prince, the future successor of the Heavenly Dou Empire, was being pinned down by a man...
The Snow Night Emperor felt a tightness in his chest and shortness of breath, which was both infuriating and amusing.
But!
No matter how disgusted he felt, he absolutely could not point this out!
Even if some ignorant censor dared to remonstrate to the death, he would have to pretend to be stupid and forcefully suppress the matter!
Why?
Because of Xuan Hao's current influence, the "Heaven Dou Self-Improvement Association" he founded has become terrifying among the noble class of the entire Heaven Dou Empire, especially among the younger generation of Soul Masters!
Xuan Hao is now the undisputed uncrowned king of the younger generation of the Heaven Dou Empire!
Xue Qinghe's alliance with Xuan Hao is tantamount to receiving the full support of the core power of the future of the entire Tian Dou Empire, making the crown prince's position unshakeable.
If, for the sake of royal dignity, this strains or ruins the relationship between these two...
That wouldn't just be a scandal; it would be a disaster that could cause a major political upheaval in the entire Heaven Dou Empire!
For the sake of the empire's stability and prosperity, he, as the father, had no choice but to reluctantly accept this "Crown Princess"!
Emperor Xueye took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the indescribable bitterness and awkwardness in his heart.
He turned his head to look at Ning Fengzhi sitting beside him, forcing a kind smile on his face, and said meaningfully:
"Hehe, Sect Master Ning. The young ladies around Xuanhao are all stunningly beautiful and outstanding among the younger generation."
"I see that Ning Zongzhu's beloved daughter Rongrong is now a graceful and radiant young woman."
Ning Fengzhi paused slightly in the hand holding the teacup, and his eye twitched almost imperceptibly.
That old fox could easily tell that Xueye was deliberately implying something about him!
Her own precious daughter, the only daughter of the world's number one support sect, and the future heir of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
She actually willingly went to be a member of Xuan Hao's harem and even enjoyed it!
But what could he do?!
Ning Rongrong, that little devil, has been spoiled since she was a child.
Once she sets her mind on something, not even ten oxen could pull her back.
Now, she only has eyes for Xuan Hao. In the whole world, apart from Xuan Hao, what other nobles or talented young men can catch her eye?
What could he, as her father, do besides silently support her and help her win favor from behind the scenes?!
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