"This is only the first round of eliminations. We haven't encountered the vast majority of Star Luo's geniuses yet."
"When the top thirty-six matches begin, then the top eighteen… the true geniuses will likely emerge."
Tang Luochuan snapped back to reality and said with a smile.
Of course, there were geniuses in the Star Luo Tournament, but it was clear that regardless of their talent level, not all of them would be revealed during the elimination rounds.
However, when it came to the top rankings, their group would probably occupy most of the spots.
"I understand."
Hearing this, Yuanen Yehui responded with a smile. She had also done some research on this tournament.
In this competition, she was likely one of the few Soul Emperor-level powerhouses. With the knowledge that Long Yue and Luo Chuan would participate…
She could only strive for third place.
The top two were insurmountable gaps, and she was well aware of this. Setting aside Luo Chuan for now, Long Yue was also the successor of the Supreme Mountain Dragon King from Dragon Valley. How could she possibly defeat him?
As for the others, even Tang Wulin, who was aiming for second place, didn't intimidate her in the slightest. The only one who could truly be considered a rival was perhaps Lan Fozi, who had once defeated her back at Shrek.
But then again, at that time, she had only used the Titan Giant Ape Spirit. If she were to use the Dark Angel Spirit's techniques, she wondered if the other party could withstand them…
"Then I'll look forward to the upcoming matches."
At that moment, Dai Yun'er blinked and said cheerfully. The current matches were utterly boring.
She hoped that later…
There would be some durable and formidable opponents!
"Of course."
"For now, everyone should return to meditate and train."
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile. As he spoke, his gaze swept over Gu Yue, Na'er, and the others, finally settling on his parents and Xu Xiaoyan's family.
He could tell that both his parents and the two aunts and uncles had a lot to say to him and Xiao Yan.
At that moment, Gu Yue, Na'er, Dai Yun'er, and Yuanen Yehui instantly understood and were on the same wavelength.
With Xiao Yan's parents present, they all knew what was appropriate and what wasn't in such a situation.
"Luo Chuan."
"Come with us for a moment."
Sure enough, as Tang Luochuan had anticipated, Tang Ziran and his wife looked in his direction and spoke.
"Alright."
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile. Without even needing to ask why, he immediately followed them.
"Luo Chuan, go back and get ready. Later, Uncle Xu and Aunt Xu will be coming to our house for dinner. And it's not that Mom and Dad are lecturing you or anything…"
"Xiao Yan is a really nice girl."
After walking just a few steps, Tang Ziran revealed the reason they had called him out, his expression serious as he spoke slowly.
"She's beautiful and delicate, and she's one of the top female geniuses of this generation…"
"Since you have a good relationship with her, even though Mom and Dad haven't officially discussed it with her parents yet, you mustn't let her down."
"Do you understand what I mean, son?"
Tang Ziran looked at him and spoke earnestly.
Since you've gotten involved with this young lady, you either break it off or marry her! A daughter-in-law like Xiao Yan is so rare you couldn't find another even with a lantern...
Well, to be fair, it seems none of the girlfriends his son has found have been lacking!
"Dad, Mom, I know all that."
Tang Luochuan repeatedly agreed to this - how could he not understand these things?
He might indeed be shameless enough, but he would never let down any girl around him, nor would there ever be something like "since we've met, no need to thank me for the help."
He simply couldn't bring himself to hurt a girl.
"..."
Beside the group of girls, Father Xu and Mother Xu blinked repeatedly, signaling to their daughter, but unfortunately she didn't catch the meaning!
After blinking her lovely eyes in response, Xu Xiaoyan merely maintained a beautiful smile for three seconds before sparklingly withdrawing her gaze.
Then, linking arms with her good friend Ye Xinglan, she appeared ready to leave with her sisters.
"Xiao Yan, come with Mom and Dad for a moment."
"Ah, coming..."
Only when called did Xu Xiaoyan belatedly follow, walking together with her parents and brother.
"Mom, Dad, what's up?"
Xu Xiaoyan asked as she walked along.
"It's been over a year now, and we haven't properly taken you to thank Luo Chuan and your uncle and aunt."
"Since everyone's here now, of course we should have a meal together."
Mother Xu leaned close to her ear and whispered seriously.
"Hmm..."
"Huh?!"
Hearing this, a flash of surprise appeared in Xu Xiaoyan's eyes. First stunned, then a blush involuntarily spread across her face, her mouth hanging wide open.
Don't tell her—
This is really going to be meeting the parents!
A tinge of shy crimson flashed in Xu Xiaoyan's eyes as she gently reached out, slowly smoothing her emotions.
Uncle and aunt probably don't think poorly of her, right...
Luo Chuan shouldn't dislike it, right...
And most importantly, what should she wear when she goes back today, what posture should she adopt...
"Xiao Yan, are you nervous..."
Seeing their daughter's dazed state, Father and Mother Xu thought she was too nervous and were about to say something.
"Mom, Dad, I'm going back to change clothes first!"
But the next moment, she dropped this sentence, burst forth with incredible speed, and soon disappeared from sight...
"Xiao Yan, you can do it, you're the best!"
And in her heart, Xu Xiaoyan encouraged herself like this.
"This girl..."
Looking at her like this, Father and Mother Xu couldn't help but stare blankly for a moment before smiling gently.
It seems they had underestimated Xiao Yan's feelings for that Luo Chuan boy. Far from refusing or being unwilling about this parent-meeting experience, she ran off at lightning speed.
"When Xiao Yan first met Luo Chuan, she was only nine years old. You couldn't call it budding romance back then - she hadn't even thought about such things. Who would have thought later..."
"If Luo Chuan and Xiao Yan had gotten together early on, it might truly have become a timeless love story..."
The couple exchanged a glance, thinking of how perfectly suited the two seemed, especially remembering their daughter Xu Xiaoyan's utterly infatuated gaze earlier, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Luo Chuan was now surrounded by numerous beauties, all of them exceptionally talented. Among them, Xiao Yan couldn't even be considered the strongest.
But it wasn't too late!
Although Luo Chuan had many female companions, for a truly peerless genius destined to reign supreme, this wasn't a major issue. Besides, Xiao Yan had already set her heart on him.
Their daughter was willing to marry, and their future son-in-law was indeed a man of impeccable character, worthy of entrusting her to. As parents, why would they object?
"..."
Unaware of her parents' emotional reflections, Xu Xiaoyu, who had been silently standing beside them, suddenly seemed to have thought of something, his eyes filled with great curiosity.
His sister's talent and potential had exploded so dramatically in such a short time - he was certain this must be related to his brother-in-law.
As Xiao Yan's brother and Luo Chuan's brother-in-law, he needed to firmly cling to his future brother-in-law's coattails...
Xu Xiaoyu thought with sparkling eyes.
Forget about becoming a god or anything that grand, but atthe very least, he should have the potential to aspire to the Title Douluo in the future!
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Xu Xiaoyu: I, Luo Chuan's brother-in-law, possess the makings of a Title Douluo!
Xu Xiaoyan: Brother, who exactly are you looking down on here?
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