In the end, Xiao Chong kept only one-third of the gifts and distributed the other two-thirds to everyone present.

Most people received a gift worth hundreds of billions of spiritual crystals.

Xiao Chong was originally going to share with the others around Lin Yun, but Lin Yun refused and only shared with him, Xia Qingqing, and Lin Mengmeng.

It wasn't that Lin Yun was selfish, only thinking about himself and his wife, but rather that there were too many people around him, and if he were to divide them all up, too many would leave.

He didn't plan to keep the gifts he received with Xia Qingqing and Lin Mengmeng. In addition, he was already planning how to distribute the Golden Essence given to him by Xiao Jin's mother to the people around him.

However, Lin Yun did not stop the arrogant and domineering behavior.

His relationship with Ba Huye was that of friends, but not as close as that with Zhao Gang, so it was inconvenient for him to stop them.

Ba Hu Ye also received a gift from Xiao Chong, worth approximately two to three hundred billion spiritual crystals, which made Ba Hu Ye extremely flattered.

This was an enormous fortune for him; the entire tyrannical family didn't have that much wealth.

"Back then, befriending Lin Yun was truly the right decision. Just these gifts alone have already recouped my investment, not to mention the connections I made with figures like Xiao Chong and Lian Shan. Of course, Lin Yun is the biggest big shot..."

Unable to refuse, the arrogant Ye accepted the gift, thinking to himself.

When he first met Lin Yun, Lin Yun's strength was far inferior to his own. He never expected that Lin Yun's strength would grow to such a formidable level in such a short time.

He never imagined in his life that he could reach that level of strength.

Truly worthy of being from the sacred land of immortals.

He sighed inwardly.

"Next, I'd like to announce something." After distributing the gifts, Xiao Chong looked up at everyone and said with a smile.

"What is it?"

Everyone asked curiously.

"I want to propose to someone..."

Xiao Chong smiled slightly and said.

"What?"

Everyone was surprised.

They never expected that Xiao Chong would say something like this.

"Could it be..."

Only Lian Shan and Hua Yang, a married couple from the same star region as the Xiao family and who knew about Xiao Chong's deeds, had a sudden thought.

They turned their heads and looked at one person.

"Um?"

After noticing Lian Shan and Hua Yang's actions, the others also turned to look at a woman.

It was the goddess of life, Bai Po.

Seeing everyone looking at her, Bai Po's face instantly turned red.

Bai Po's appearance may differ somewhat from that of Earth humans, but undeniably, among the human race in the universe, she is definitely a top-tier beauty. In addition, she has cultivated the life system and reached the half-step super realm, giving her a powerful and refreshing temperament that makes her extremely charming.

At this moment, Bai Po blushed and lowered her head slightly, which made her even more charming.

"Wow! Could it be Sister Bai Po?"

Qingluo was the first to exclaim in surprise.

Recently, the group has been getting along well, and Qingluo has even changed how she addresses Bai Po.

"I guess so..."

"I noticed something was off about your relationship a long time ago..."

Hei Meng, Lian Shan, and the others laughed.

Only Lin Yun, Xia Qingqing, and Lin Mengmeng were somewhat confused, as they knew that Xiao Chong and Bai Po had a good relationship.

On the surface, Xiao Chong is so old and Bai Po is so young, the two don't look like a couple at all.

Of course, Xiao Chong looks much younger now, but... the previous impression is still very deep.

Besides, isn't Xiao Chong the patriarch of the Xiao family? He should have countless children and grandchildren, right? Yet he's involved with Bai Po…

Of course, in this universe where the strong are respected, it's normal for a strong person to have countless wives.

Previously, Xiao Chong and Bai Po were both half-step super strongmen, belonging to the top of the entire universe. As long as they were willing, there would be no resistance. Not to mention, now that Xiao Chong has advanced to the super realm, there will be even less resistance.

However, Lin Yun, Xia Qingqing, and Lin Mengmeng were heavily influenced by Earth's ideology, and it was still difficult for them to accept it for the time being.

"Bai Po, I've always known your feelings, but before, I was only at the half-step Super Realm. The lifespan of a half-step Super Realm expert is two to three million years, but I was injured and my lifespan was greatly shortened, so I never dared to accept your feelings. You are still young, and your future has great potential. I didn't want to hold you back... Now, I have broken through to the Super Realm, all my injuries have been healed, and my lifespan has greatly increased. I have no more worries. Now, I propose to you. I wonder if you will marry me?"

On the other side, Xiao Chong looked at Bai Po and said very seriously.

"Wow!"

Hearing Xiao Chong's words, the crowd shouted again.

They never expected that Xiao Chong and Bai Po's relationship had developed to this point, nor did they expect that the twists and turns in their relationship would have such a reason.

"I never imagined that Brother Xiao Chong would be such a considerate man. Now that he has broken through to the Super Realm, he's starting to marry Sister Bai Po. Sister Bai Po is so lucky..."

Lin Mengmeng said, moved.

"yes!"

Xia Qingqing nodded.

Initially, they found it hard to accept this situation, but after seeing this scene, they suddenly understood.

Appearance is just appearance; inner qualities are what truly matter, especially for powerful beings like them.

Moreover, Xiao Chong has now become younger?

Even though Xiao Chong already had many wives, concubines, children, grandchildren, and other descendants, with such sincere feelings, it wouldn't hurt to marry another one.

"I do," Bai Po said softly, her head bowed.

"Wow!"

"Sister Bai Po agreed!"

"Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations, Brother Xiao! Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Bai Po!"

Everyone quickly replied.

"I've discovered that you're quite cunning, Brother Xiao. With such a big event, we absolutely have to send a congratulatory gift. We're going to return the things you just gave us... Hehe, just kidding!" Suddenly, Lian Shan thought of something and joked with a smile.

As he spoke, he took out the gift that Xiao Chong had just given him, and then took out another gift from another spatial ring.

"Brother Xiao, this is the gift you just gave us. With such a big event happening, we absolutely cannot accept it. Also, this is a congratulatory gift from Hua Yang and me. It's not very valuable, and we hope Brother Xiao won't find it offensive!" Lian Shan said, presenting both gifts.

"This is mine, Brother Xiao, please don't find it offensive..."

"And me..."

"Brother Xiao and Sister Bai Po, please don't refuse..."

The others chimed in, presenting their gifts, along with new ones.

Lin Yun smiled and presented the gift he had just received, along with the new gift.

"No, no, I've already given you those gifts, how can I take them back? Besides, I just divided those gifts into three parts, keeping one part for myself. Actually, that already includes the gift you were going to give! A total of three to four trillion spiritual crystals is already a very large income!"

Xiao Chong waved his hand and said with a smile.

He was overjoyed when Bai Po accepted his proposal.

"This income was unexpected, and I didn't plan to keep it. I plan to hold my wedding after the Heavenly Dao Fruit Competition, inviting many powerful figures from across the universe. I won't accept any gifts; I just want to make the wedding a grand affair. So, you don't need to give any gifts either. Actually, I originally planned to distribute all these gifts, but I ended up keeping so many. I guess I'm taking advantage of you. I hope you don't mind." After a pause, Xiao Chong continued with a smile.

As he spoke, Xiao Chong turned to look at Bai Po, a hint of deep affection flashing in his eyes.

He had known Bai Po for one or two hundred thousand years; he had delayed Bai Po for far too long.

We must make it up to them properly.

"Brother Xiao, what are you saying..."

"These gifts originally belonged to Brother Xiao; we've already gotten a great deal..."

Everyone agreed.

Next, everyone insisted on giving Xiao Chong gifts.

This matter is really too big; it would be unreasonable for them not to send a gift.

However, Xiao Chong's reasons were also quite valid.

For this wedding, he doesn't plan to accept any gifts, only blessings, just to make the wedding a lively affair.

In the end, neither side could persuade the other, and Xiao Chong accepted some cheap gifts from the crowd, thus ending the matter.

"The Heavenly Dao Fruit Competition should have already started by now. We need to hurry over there..."

After this matter was over, Xiao Chong looked up in one direction and said.

"Um!"

"Hurry up and go!"

Everyone nodded. Originally, they wouldn't have been delayed, but recent events had caused them to waste too much time.

whoosh—whoosh—

The group returned to the warship and set off again.

The central star system, at its very center.

The scene of the Tiandao Fruit Competition.

A starry sky, a colossal tower reaching to the heavens, its top and bottom barely visible, surrounded by an endless crowd.

At the center of the competition venue, 100,000 arenas were scattered throughout.

One by one, powerful individuals from the human race, along with some other permitted powerful individuals from other races, participated in the battle on the arena.

Not far from the 100,000-person arena, a row of judges sat upright.

At the very front, there were about a dozen unusual seats, each occupied by a dozen or so people, all of whom were extremely powerful.

Every super-strong individual is a renowned figure in the universe.

The presence of over twenty super-strong individuals significantly elevated the level of this competition, making it a truly grand event.

"Look at the judging panel. Those seats in the first row—every single person in those seats is a renowned super-strong individual from across the universe. It's said that in previous Heavenly Dao Fruit Competitions, there were at most a dozen or so super-strong individuals participating, sometimes even just a few. But now, there are over twenty super-strong individuals..."

"Do you know why? It's because important figures have arrived at this year's Heavenly Dao Fruit Competition. See those seats on the left? The left is the place of honor. In previous years, those seats on the left were always empty, reserved for some super-strong individuals. But now, they're occupied. These are all big shots from the entire universe, people that even super-strong individuals have to treat with respect..."

"Do you know about the Immortal Origin Holy Land? Among those super-strong individuals, there are people from the Immortal Origin Holy Land..."

"Wait, you must perform well. I don't even need to obtain the Heavenly Dao Fruit. If I were to be noticed by a super strong expert and taken as a disciple, that would be an immense blessing..."

"If we catch the eye of a powerful figure from the Immortal Origin Holy Land and are sent there, we might soar to great heights..."

Below the arena, in the crowd, many contestants preparing to participate were excitedly discussing among themselves.

"Look, on arena number 199, that's Deria Mash, the genius scion of the Deria family. It's said that at the peak of level 12, he can rival a half-step super powerhouse. His opponent is just an ordinary peak level 12 cultivator. Things are probably going to get bad..."

"On arena number 98,155, that Allen, who's at the late stage of level 12, is truly formidable. At only the late stage of level 12, he can rival a half-step super powerhouse. I heard recently that he even defeated a half-step super powerhouse. He's a top contender at the late stage of level 12..."

Some people were talking about the fighters battling in the ring.

At this time, the Heavenly Dao Fruit Competition had been going on for more than ten days, and many geniuses had emerged, opening the eyes of many people.

On the judging panel.

"This year's Heavenly Dao Fruit Competition seems to have a lot of good participants..."

"Yes, a number of extremely talented individuals have emerged all at once. In previous years, each of them would have been an amazing person!"

"It must have been the influence of the Immortal Origin Holy Land thousands of years ago, where the sage preached the Dao and taught without discrimination, which led to the emergence of many amazing geniuses!"

Some of the stronger members of the judging panel were also whispering among themselves in discussion.

"Thanks to the teachings of the saints of the Immortal Origin Holy Land, the level of geniuses in our universe has advanced significantly!"

"Indeed, this is a blessing for all races in our universe. Young Master Li, please convey our gratitude to the esteemed figures of the Holy Land on our behalf..."

Some of the super-strong individuals smiled and looked at a young man sitting in the middle of the room, and said...

The young master Li he spoke of was none other than Li Chu, the envoy of the Immortal Origin Holy Land.

"Thank you all, I will certainly convey your message." Li Chu nodded and smiled faintly.

"Speaking of these amazing talented players, they are far inferior to Lin Yun..."

One of the stronger members of the judging panel transmitted his voice to some people around him.

"Lin Yun?"

"The one that has a great connection with the Immortal Origin Holy Land?"

Upon hearing the words of this powerful judge, the others' pupils constricted slightly.

They are the highest level in this universe.

How come they haven't heard about Lin Yun's matter?

It's truly heaven-defying that someone at the peak of level twelve can be compared to a powerhouse at the second level of the Super Realm.

Although it is due to the Bloodthirsty Sword, it is also extremely powerful in itself.

"There's no comparison, no comparison at all."

Some people shook their heads.

"I heard that Lin Yun will also participate in this Heavenly Dao Fruit Competition," someone said.

"Yes, it's said that it was Lord Mo Dan who invited him." The other person nodded.

"Do you know what happened to Lin Yun a few days ago?" someone asked at that moment.

"What is it?"

The others were taken aback.

Although it is due to the Bloodthirsty Sword, it is also extremely powerful in itself.

"There's no comparison, no comparison at all."

Some people shook their heads.

"I heard that Lin Yun will also participate in this Heavenly Dao Fruit Competition," someone said.

"Yes, it's said that it was Lord Mo Dan who invited him." The other person nodded.

"Do you know what happened to Lin Yun a few days ago?" someone asked at that moment.

"What is it?"

The others were taken aback.