She wore a golden-red phoenix hairpin, adorned with a phoenix coronet and robes, her attire even more exquisite than the forty-odd red-clad figures before her.
Suddenly, the neck of the phoenix hairpin-clad figure in red twisted a bizarre 180 degrees, her gaze meeting Duan Chen's through the red veil.
Some people, once met, are etched in the heart for eternity.
BGM starts—
Full of joy and affection, it lunged forward for a loving embrace, only to discover a throng of 'bridal groups' behind him.
BGM fades.
It was furious.
"Hmph! You scumbag!! Mistresses two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten... they've all come knocking. And today is your grand wedding day!"
As energy fluctuations erupted, Duan Chen, with lightning speed, tossed Qin Ze and Sun Xiaoxiao out of the room. Blazing flames instantly filled the entire space. A moment later, both would have perished on the spot.
"Scumbag, you can only choose one between me and them. Speak! Who are you marrying?" The phoenix hairpin-clad figure, hands on her hips, was quite feisty.
"I choose you," Duan Chen replied without hesitation, his voice firm and resolute, full of emotion.
After all, your room is the only one I haven't thoroughly searched yet.
The phoenix hairpin-clad figure paused, as if blushing, covering her cheeks shyly and drawing circles on the ground with her toes.
"Oh, you're so naughty~ Even if it's true, being told in front of so many people~ it makes me blush~ ~"
This time, it was the turn of the red-clad brides to look at each other in bewilderment.
"Wait a moment, husband, you didn't say that just now!"
"That's right! My lord, you just said you only loved me!"
"What? You clearly said you loved me the most."
"He said he'd always love me the most, so who are you lot?"
"......"
A sudden uproar erupted amongst the red-clad bridal group. They surged towards Duan Chen, wanting to grab him and get an explanation. At this critical juncture.
The phoenix hairpin-clad figure shielded Duan Chen, her red sleeves fluttering, a surge of intense fire suppressing them all.
"My man, who dares to touch him!"
In an instant, the forty-odd red-clad brides descended into a brawl, tearing at each other's faces as they vied to be the one to enter the bridal chamber with Duan Chen.
The classmates suddenly wore complex expressions, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Wu Suowei sipped his tea, watching the spectacle, and exclaimed with genuine admiration, "Magnificent."
Qin and Sun, huddled in a corner, trembled with fear.
This place is too terrifying, I want to go home!
Just then, Mi Xue'er's voice called out from the direction of the classroom: "Brother Duan Chen! Hurry! The ten minutes are almost up!"
"Tsk, I forgot about that mutated teacher," Duan Chen had to abandon his search for now and rush towards the classroom.
Just as he did, Teacher Liu leaped out. Seeing no new corpses, a look of dissatisfaction crossed its face.
"If you didn't listen to the teacher properly, you'll face punishment!" With that, Teacher Liu prepared to kill indiscriminately.
Duan Chen swiftly moved to shield his classmates and engaged Teacher Liu.
"You're still alive? You're quite lucky."
"Not only am I alive, but I've also gained over forty 'wives'."
Teacher Liu: ???
"Since you're here, why not contribute a gift before you leave?"
Teacher Liu: ???
Duan Chen chuckled, a laugh that sent a shiver down Teacher Liu's spine. Sensing something was amiss, he heard Duan Chen shout towards the teachers' office—
"Wives!"
Instantly, a sea of red erupted and rushed out.
Teacher Liu's eyes widened, so shocked it forgot to attack.
The world says women and children are difficult to deal with, but the red-clad figures are an extremely challenging type.
They have control, can start fires, and possess psychic attacks. Often, a single one in the air space can kill countless enemies. How were they all subdued by Duan Chen? And fighting over him, killing each other?
The phoenix hairpin-clad figure, seeing someone attempt to harm Duan Chen, became enraged. Her sleeves danced.
A delicate shout pierced the sky.
"Who dares to harm my man?!"
The more than forty red-clad brides suddenly roared in unison—
"Die!!!"
The red legion advanced, their killing intent engulfing the sky, accompanied by raging flames.
Boom—!
Teacher Liu was consumed by fire, burning fiercely.
"Ahhhhh!"
The searing pain that felt like it burned the soul was unbearable! It gnashed its teeth in utter unwillingness. With over forty red-clad figures now belonging to Duan Chen, it was utterly outmatched. A murmur rolled in its throat—
"Void Domain... disperse!"
The chaotic energy within the space dissipated. The lurking ghost-faced monsters slowly vanished. The red-clad brides, though reluctant, had to disappear into the air.
The phoenix hairpin-clad figure flew before Duan Chen. Her form rapidly faded. She removed the phoenix hairpin from her hair, took Duan Chen's hand, opened his palm, and gently placed the hairpin on it.
"This is my new token of love for you. Next time we meet, don't look for trinkets. When you ride in on a rainbow to marry me..."
She tiptoed, intending to kiss Duan Chen's cheek goodbye, but her figure completely vanished.
The fan began to turn, red cords swayed from the air conditioner vents, and the clock hands finally ticked normally.
The students breathed fresh, dry air. After a two-second silence, a huge cheer erupted.
"Yay!!"
"I'm alive!"
Her deskmate and Mi Xue'er hugged each other tightly, weeping with joy. Qin Ze, looking at Mi Xue'er's smiling face, also smiled silently.
Duan Chen clutched the phoenix hairpin, feeling a surge of spiritual energy from it. A scan from his detector confirmed it was no ordinary object—
[Name: Supreme Phoenix Hairpin]
[Quality: Rare]
[Notes: Exclusive hairpin of the Red-Clad Bride. It houses the soul of a Red-Clad Bride. The owner can summon and command it. P.S.: This item has a favorability attribute. As favorability increases, more uses can be unlocked. Current favorability: 1/10.]
This is a great item!
It was essentially like having a powerful ally, one who accepted summons and could be commanded for upgrades.
Duan Chen pocketed the hairpin, filled with joy.
Compared to the jubilant students, Teacher Liu, having finally extinguished the fire, was in a sorry state, its face contorted with rage.
It was furious.
And scorched bald.
Two tentacles emerged from its head, crackling with blue flames. Several gill-like slits, resembling lightning bolts, opened on its sides, and a layer of pale blue scales covered its skin.
"Monster!" a female classmate shrieked.
Teacher Liu spread its hands, a brilliant azure lightning bolt condensing in its palm.
"You think you'll survive just because you left the air space?"
"Damn it! I don't want your heart anymore. Today, I'll send you to oblivion!"
The thunderous palm strike slammed towards Duan Chen. He dodged swiftly, the wall behind him shattering into pieces.
A tidal wave of attacks surged forth. Duan Chen countered with gun-fu, and the two quickly clashed, the students behind them holding their breath.
Seeing it was at a disadvantage, Teacher Liu tried to resort to dirty tricks and darted towards the students. Duan Chen wouldn't give it another chance.
"Kid, you forced me!"
Teacher Liu, exasperated, spread its arms wide in front of its body. The two tentacles continuously released azure electrical currents, rubbing them together to form a 'Rasengan' condensed between its palms.
"To force me to use my ultimate move, I admit you are a troublesome human, but this is where it ends!"