"Xu Ran, what is this?"
Xun Er had woken up early and, pointing at the System Missy next to her and Xu Ran, asked with a blushing face.
Yesterday, System Missy had appeared out of nowhere at some point. So...
System Missy was different from the others; even though she could transform into human form, she still preferred to stay inside Xu Ran's body in the form of the System. According to System Missy, this way she could always be with Xu Ran and never be apart.
So, this wasn't the first time it had happened.
Staying inside Xu Ran's body meant she knew about many things he did, so she often appeared at special times to surprise people.
"Xun Er sister, hello ya." System Missy also woke up at this time and greeted Xun Er with enthusiasm.
"Xi Xi sister, hello." Xun Er's face turned even redder. However, she was secretly delighted by System Missy's enthusiasm. Being accepted by someone close to Xu Ran undeniably brought her immense happiness.
"How did you get along with Xiaowu and the others yesterday? They are all very easy to talk to." System Missy and Xiaowu and the others were already very familiar with each other in the Divine Realm. It's just that they didn't know System Missy's identity.
In the Divine Realm, System Missy was considered the most mysterious person.
"Xiaowu and the others were all very nice." Xun Er also agreed with System Missy's words. Xiaowu and the others exceeded her expectations in being understanding. Originally, she would have been satisfied just not being scolded outright by the legal wife, but it turned out to be better than she expected.
Their generous hearts made her feel ashamed.
"But Brother Ran's side isn't limited to just those few. Brother Ran really is a flirtatious person," System Missy said with a smiling face.
"Mm." Xun Er, of course, knew this. Yesterday, when she was shopping with them, they told her. Those people were all surprisingly strong, putting a great amount of pressure on her.
She didn't have to be the best, but she definitely couldn't be the worst.
If she wasn't good enough, she might feel so inferior that she wouldn't even have the courage to chase after Xu Ran's affection.
Xu Ran was lying in bed and yawned, seeing Xun Er and System Missy getting along so well made him feel exceptionally happy. For the current Xu Ran, as long as there wasn't chaos in the "Harem," he was satisfied.
...
The entire Canaan Academy, after yesterday's events, was now abuzz with rumors.
After all, even though Xu Ran had minimized the destructive power during his skirmish with Gu Qingyang to avoid damaging Canaan Academy, the might of the Sky Level Battle Skill, the ensuing phenomenon between heaven and earth, and the hundred-zhang Great Extermination Finger, all brought immense shock to the students of Canaan Academy.
It was the first time they realized that someone could be that powerful.
Although Canaan Academy was the most powerful academy on the Continent, in reality, besides a few Ancient Families, most of the other powers on the Continent were like a group of chickens pecking at each other.
Canaan Academy was no different; even training a Dou Zun Expert was as hard as reaching the heavens.
And battles of the Dou Sheng level, to tell the truth, are rarely seen even in Zhongzhou. Nowadays, Dou Shengs are almost in a semi-retired state, and deploying a Dou Zun is already considered top-tier for the typical power struggles.
In the outside world, the incident of a superpower coming to Canaan Academy and then being subdued by one of the masters of the Inner Court has been hotly discussed. True or false, how could the students of Canaan Academy tell?
However, everyone vaguely knew that Canaan Academy likely had a superpower.
It didn't matter whether they were young powerhouses or those old but undying strong figures; they all captured the hearts of those in Canaan Academy who revered strength.
"Wow. Have you guys heard? The commotion at our Canaan Academy yesterday, they say our academy is hiding a superpower."
"And I heard that the level of that battle was probably a Dou Saint Expert."
"I thought the strongest in our Canaan Academy was at the Douzong level. I didn't expect someone to reach the Dou Sheng level. Such power would be considered top-notch throughout the entire continent, right?"
"But who is that mysterious strong figure? I'm like, totally willing to have his babies."
Walking through the Canaan Academy campus, Xu Ran encountered such discussions everywhere, which made him feel rather awkward. The girl who said she wanted to have his babies was quite good-looking, dressed in white stockings, and seemed to be more than just ordinary. But she still didn't meet his standards for entering his "Harem." Wanting to have his babies—firstly, her level of strength was too low, which alone made it an impossibility.
Everyone at Canaan Academy was speculating about who the strong figure was, but most suspected it was one of the Guardians hidden within the academy. Only Han Yue and Xin Lan knew that all of this had to do with Xu Ran.
Beyond that, the upper echelons of Canaan Academy were once again shaken. Before this, the likes of Su Qian had not expected Xun Er to be related to the Gu Clan, and moreover, to hold a high position within it. This truly excited them. After all, this year's Canaan Academy was simply too capable of fighting. Not to mention that the major forces related to Canaan Academy seemed a bit numerous. In the future, relying on these backers, they could mix quite well.
Not to even talk about Xu Ran, both Xun Er and Zi Yan were enough to ensure the future of Canaan Academy. Once they grew up, if Canaan Academy encountered any difficulty, they could seek help from the Gu Clan or the Ancient Dragon Tribe.
"Brother Xu Ran is still so outstanding. Wherever he goes, he's so popular." Xiaowu and the others appeared beside Xu Ran at some point, all wearing veils. Their appearance was too striking; if seen, it would cause many unnecessary troubles, so they now concealed their faces. Although their figures also attracted much attention, covering their faces had at least reduced the commotion.
"I think Brother Xu Ran deliberately came to the academy to flirt with girls."
"Exactly, exactly. Brother Xu Ran, this big bad guy, must have thought so."
Zhu Qing and Rongrong joined in from the side.
"Hmph." Qian Renxue also snorted softly, clearly displeased.
"I'm wronged, though... " Xu Ran quickly began to explain, and after a while, he finally shifted the topic.
"We're planning to rebuild the Xu Sect here, so that once the Fighting Spirit Continent is integrated into the Divine Realm, it will be much easier to manage. Qiu'er is also preparing to establish the Beast God Hall." After having fun for a while, they started to talk about serious matters.
As gods, collecting faith also brought them great benefits.
However, the situation on the Fighting Spirit Continent was different from that of Soul Land. In Soul Land, there were many places that revered entities like the God of Light, Dragon God, and Asura God. Other continents under the control of the Divine Realm also had the descendants of other gods, but the Fighting Spirit Continent lacked this concept.
And when the Fighting Spirit Continent was incorporated into the Divine Realm's territory, surpassing the Dou Di level meant ascending to godhood. And by then, after the Divine Realm's next phase of growth, the battle strength of a Dou Di and a First-Level God might be nearly the same.