999: Du Xingchen - No. 2 Yellow Hair

"Eight Gods Team?" Hearing this, Yuan Lei looked at the six people around him.

Adding himself, there were seven people in total.

"Captain, the name Eight Gods Team is imposing! It corresponds to eight members, and each one is a God!" Liangcai Sword's voice rang out, then he continued to ask, "But even with Yuan Lei, we only have seven people now, so where is the eighth teammate?"

"That's right, we're still missing one teammate. Even if we don't need substitutes, a team needs at least eight people." Qing Youyu crossed her arms and agreed.

"The eighth teammate." Facing this question, Du Xingchen couldn't give an answer for a moment.

These past few days, he had indeed put a lot of effort into the journey of finding the eighth teammate.

It's just that he basically returned disappointed every time.

Finding unsuitable teammates would not only fail to improve the team's overall strength, but would even drag them down and lower the team's true strength.

Teammates suitable for the protagonist group needed to meet at least two strict conditions.

First, their strength must be considerable, at least at an excellent level among those of the same rank.

Second, they must follow commands.

People who possessed these two conditions, especially with the Soul Card Master College Entrance Examination approaching, had already been completely snatched up by major academies and powers!

Even from the first day Du Xingchen transmigrated to this World, the Student resources were already mostly allocated.

According to Du Xingchen's idea.

If it really didn't work, then he could only find a mascot to be the eighth teammate.

After all, these seven people weren't incapable of a seven-versus-one situation.

However, that was the last choice.

There were at least two days left, and within these two days, perhaps there would still be a surprise.

And the creator of the surprise... was the System.

"Ding ~ Host has exposed Moyun's and Goddess's plot against the Divine Hall through Mu Qianjun, triggering a series of events that significantly struck the protagonist's Luck. The female lead, Zhongsun Yiqing's Luck has greatly decreased, and the Host has caused the protagonist, Moyun, to lose a major helper. Congratulations to the Host, you have received one 50,000-year draw!"

After Du Xingchen opened the System panel, the System's reward made him pause slightly.

"Goddess's Luck has greatly decreased?" Seeing this message, Du Xingchen was surprised.

The System usually used the word 'reduced' when announcing Luck changes. A 'great decrease' indicated that Goddess's Luck had truly suffered a heavy blow!

In such a situation, it meant that the possibility of Goddess providing help to the protagonist, Moyun, in the future was very slim!

"Buzz ~"

At the same time, Du Xingchen felt the communication token on his body that communicated with Mu Qianjun of the Divine Hall vibrate slightly.

Indicating that a message had arrived.

Looking at the teammates in front of him, Du Xingchen reassured them, "Everyone, don't worry, I will arrange for the last teammate."

After speaking, he used the excuse of needing to relieve himself and left the gathering place, then took out the communication token from his body.

"Goddess stole the Nirvana Pill. The Hall Master has summoned you to Divine Hall City."

The message transmitted through the communication token made Du Xingchen roughly understand what that spendthrift Goddess had done.

What he didn't quite understand was why the Hall Master wanted to summon him to Divine Hall City?

Was there any necessary connection between him and Goddess stealing the Nirvana Pill?

Looking thoughtfully at the communication token in his hand, Du Xingchen replied without hesitation, "Understood."

This invitation was an order issued by the highest authority in the Divine Hall, the Hall Master. He still needed to use the Divine Hall's influence, so directly ignoring it was obviously not good.

Moreover, this invitation made Du Xingchen think that perhaps he could try to find a new member within the Divine Hall on this trip.

That night.

Before the dinner party ended, Du Xingchen announced to everyone that he would be going out for a while to find a teammate.

After this statement, teammates like Wen Xiucheng all asked if they needed to follow and help.

But Du Xingchen refused them one by one.

After comforting his teammates, Du Xingchen quickly set off on the journey to Divine Hall City.

However, just as Du Xingchen left Shield City, he met Mu Qianjun who had come to pick him up.

Clearly, even if he didn't go, someone would come to pick him up.

Carried by Mu Qianjun, Du Xingchen arrived at the Divine Hall headquarters the next morning.

His arrival did not attract anyone's attention.

It wasn't until they reached an aerial pavilion that Du Xingchen and Mu Qianjun met the guards who stopped them.

"Let them in." Inside the aerial pavilion, a voice that was neither hurried nor slow, carrying an undeniable authority, echoed distantly.

Just by hearing these words and considering the location, Du Xingchen could basically determine that the person inside the pavilion ahead was the Hall Master of the Divine Hall, who practically controlled the entire continent today!

The two guards with profound auras in front moved aside, and only then did Du Xingchen follow Mu Qianjun inside.

The pavilion was empty inside.

In the simple and spacious building, there was only a Middle-aged Man standing on the viewing platform, his body straight.

"Greetings, Hall Master." Mu Qianjun bowed respectfully.

Du Xingchen's eyes flickered slightly. Without hesitation, he followed Mu Qianjun in bowing.

"No need for formalities." The Hall Master said calmly, then slowly turned around.

This was the first time Du Xingchen had seen the Divine Hall Hall Master, and his appearance seemed to basically match the descriptions in the book!

"You are Du Xingchen?" The Hall Master looked at Du Xingchen. After a thorough examination, Du Xingchen felt as if he had undergone a full-body scan!

It seemed that besides the System, even his deepest secrets were seen clearly by him!

"Your foundation is indeed good, and your Second Martial Soul is also very powerful." The Hall Master nodded with slight appreciation, "Before meeting you, Qianjun had already told me how powerful your talent is. Now it seems that Qianjun was being conservative."

The Hall Master showed a smile towards Du Xingchen.

In response, Du Xingchen didn't show any arrogance, still respectfully saying, "Lord Temple Lord is too kind. If not for the Divine Hall's cultivation, how could this Junior have such a profound foundation and strength."

Saying the right thing for the occasion was just basic for Du Xingchen.

"Haha, interesting. I like you more than that kid Jun Chen." The Hall Master only exchanged a couple of sentences with Du Xingchen but showed a pleased expression.

However, Du Xingchen understood that this was all just an illusion.

The Hall Master could appear so pleased with anyone, but his true thoughts were deep within his heart.

"Do you know why I summoned you here overnight from a place as far away as Linshan Country?" The Hall Master didn't pause and directly asked.

"Is it because Goddess stole the Nirvana Pill?" Du Xingchen asked tentatively.

In fact, the answer to this question had already been given to him by Mu Qianjun through the communication token at the very beginning.

"More or less, it's mainly because of that rebellious daughter!" When the Hall Master mentioned Goddess, the anger in his tone immediately erupted.

"I originally thought that by imprisoning that Moyun in the dungeon and ensuring he wouldn't die, that rebellious daughter would understand my intentions and wouldn't act recklessly again."

"Never did I expect that she would steal my Nirvana Pill for the sake of that Moyun, give it to Moyun, and help that guy escape from prison!"

Saying this, the Hall Master took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.

Clearly, at this point, he needed to control his temper.

Otherwise, this area would be incinerated by divine fire!

"Du Xingchen, how is my Hong Lei's daughter?" The Hall Master took a deep breath and turned to ask Du Xingchen.

"As a member of the Divine Hall's top team, Goddess is naturally exceptionally talented, and her extremely beautiful appearance goes without saying; everyone in the World can see it." Du Xingchen faced the Hall Master and Mu Qianjun, speaking against his conscience without blushing or his heart pounding.

"Then, can you help me seduce Goddess and make her fall in love with you?" The Hall Master calmly stated the only reason for inviting Du Xingchen here.

When these words reached Du Xingchen's ears, his expression stiffened, and he wore an expression of disbelief.

This wasn't a feigned expression; he was genuinely shocked.

"Lord Temple Lord, please don't tease this Junior. With my status, position, and strength, how can I possibly attract Goddess's affection?"

Du Xingchen's first thought was naturally to refuse.

This guy wanted him to seduce his Hong Lei's daughter, which was completely asking him to walk a tightrope!

Regardless of whether he did well or poorly, it was a job that could lead to suffering. How could he possibly accept it?

"You even dared to slap Qing'er. You don't even have this much courage?" The Hall Master's tone became much heavier.

This made Du Xingchen somewhat silent, "Lord Temple Lord, why do you want this Junior to do such a thing?"

The Hall Master said expressionlessly, "This is the only way I could think of to keep that Child under control."

Saying this made the Hall Master, as a Father, seem somewhat incompetent.

Du Xingchen understood this point. The Divine Hall Hall Master had promised Goddess's Mother, who was his Lin Yue's wife, that he would never punish or scold Goddess with his own hands throughout his life.

And the other elders also doted on Goddess one by one.

Among their peers, Jun Chen was even a simp, always siding with Goddess. If any other peer had a slight dissatisfaction, they would face Jun Chen's retaliation.

Growing up in such a distorted environment of doting, it was actually quite normal for Goddess to reach this point, even betraying the entire Divine Hall for Moyun, that Huang Mao.

Now that the Hall Master realized this situation, even if he wanted to use physical punishment to correct her, it was too late.

The only way was for him to send out a 'Huang Mao' (Du Xingchen) who was better than Moyun and under his control.

Once Goddess's affection shifted from Moyun to Du Xingchen, the Hall Master would naturally not have to worry about his Hong Lei's daughter committing suicide and could relentlessly pursue Moyun, the protagonist!

Du Xingchen roughly understood the Divine Hall Hall Master's plan and felt a mix of emotions that he didn't know how to express.

Looking at it this way, he was the beneficiary in this matter.

Of course, the benefit didn't come from Goddess, but rather from helping the Divine Hall stabilize Goddess, allowing them to launch a full-scale attack on Moyun, the protagonist!

In this way, Moyun would completely become a target of everyone's hatred, and he would just sit back and wait for the System's rewards.

"I am not asking you; this is an order I am giving you!" The Hall Master's emphasized words pulled Du Xingchen's thoughts back to the present.

Both inwardly and outwardly, Du Xingchen was replaced by a feeling of speechlessness.

Ordering him to pursue his Hong Lei's daughter, this action seemed strange no matter how he looked at it.