Neuvillette and Focalors exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.
Ascend?
Ascend to what?
They weren't gods of the Divine Realm, and the will of Douluo Continent hadn't rejected them.
In other words, as long as Focalors and Neuvillette wished, they could remain on Douluo Continent indefinitely.
Of course, they couldn't be too certain. Who knows, one day they might cross into another world, so it's wise to be prepared.
After a brief moment of thought, Neuvillette finally spoke, "A hundred years."
"After becoming a god, one can only stay in the human world for a hundred years at most before ascending to the Divine Realm."
This statement wasn't wrong; it was indeed the case for other gods.
But Focalors wasn't just any god!
As for Focalors, she was a god, yes, but not a god of this world...
Hearing this, everyone's expressions became a bit strange.
A hundred years?
It's quite long, but not too long.
Short, even—after all, a hundred years can pass in the blink of an eye.
A hundred years would be enough time for the family to develop and grow.
As they breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts grew even more filled with anticipation.
In the past, under the guidance of their families, their goal had merely been to become a Soul Douluo.
Not too ambitious, just wanting to preserve their ancestors' legacy.
Of course, if they could break through to become a Titled Douluo, who would refuse?
One could say they were short-sighted, living in the moment.
But ever since Neuvillette and Focalors appeared, their worldview had been repeatedly shattered.
A Titled Douluo wasn't unbeatable, and breaking through to become a Titled Douluo wasn't impossible.
Not only that, but even the legendary gods had appeared!
God-level powerhouses!
They had always thought legends were just that—legends.
Ning Wen slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, his expression much more relaxed as he murmured, "Now I'm relieved."
"If anything comes up, I'll leave it to my son…"
At this point, Ning Wen paused, then continued, "No, it should be my grandson's problem to deal with."
Everyone: "…"
It was as if they were meeting Ning Wen for the first time. Among their generation, he wasn't the strongest, but he was like a brain trust to them.
And yet, he would say something so shameless!
What foresight? He simply wanted to slack off!
A hundred years later, their generation would likely be gone. Even if they were worried about future generations, there was nothing they could do about it.
Seeing this, Neuvillette smiled but said nothing more.
Granting them powerful spirits wasn't impossible, and he could even drag everyone into becoming gods if he wanted.
But now wasn't the time.
What surprised Neuvillette was that even though they knew he could help them replace their spirits and turn them into prodigies like Dugu Yan, no one had brought it up.
It wasn't that they hadn't thought about it, but they didn't dare to ask.
If Neuvillette was willing, they would accept. If he wasn't, they wouldn't force it.
The family had already advanced so much with the help of Neuvillette and Focalors. If they kept asking for more, what if it changed their hearts?
It was better to keep things as they were.
Of course, they still thought about it deep down. After all, outsiders like Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan had it, while they didn't. It was only natural to feel a bit unbalanced.
They didn't feel resentful, but there was definitely some lingering wistfulness.
"Little Neuv, when are you and your wife going to have the wedding?"
At this moment, Lei Qingqing suddenly spoke up.
Neuvillette and Focalors had both become gods, yet they still hadn't held their wedding!
"Yeah, Qingqing and I have been waiting to drink at your wedding before we hold ours!" said Mo Mo earnestly. This was what his grandfather and Lei Qingqing's grandfather wanted.
As the younger generation, he didn't dare say anything more.
Hearing this, Ning Wen and the others glanced at Mo Mo and Lei Qingqing, then at Neuvillette and Focalors, feeling like the world had become so restless!
They didn't say much about Neuvillette and Focalors.
But Mo Mo and Lei Qingqing—everyone had agreed to stay single together, yet here they were, pairing up!
Neuvillette was slightly taken aback. Marriage?
Although they had done everything that needed doing, it seemed he and Focalors had indeed not gotten married yet.
It was just a formality...
No, as the Hydro Dragon King of Fontaine, romance should be ingrained in his very being—how could he dismiss it as just a formality?
That wasn't right; this needed to be corrected!
Marriage was a significant event!
"This is a serious matter; I must draw upon all my past knowledge and experiences," Neuvillette thought to himself.
"Yes, I'll discuss it with Grandpa and Ms. Focalors."
"At the latest…"
As he spoke, Neuvillette glanced at Focalors and saw the look of eager anticipation in her eyes. His tone shifted, and he continued, "We'll pick a good day after the competition is over."
Everyone gasped in surprise. This guy really meant to marry as soon as he said it!
How much longer could the competition last?
With no second chances, at most, in a week, all the battles would be over.
That's only because there are so many participants that a single round can take two to three days to finish.
The further they get into the later rounds, the faster the matches will go!
"That's great, Qingqing!"
"Once Little Neuv gets married, we can pick a date..."
"Mo Mo, you rascal!"
"Brothers, let's get him! How dare he think of something else at a time like this!"
Of course, it wasn't as if they'd get married the moment the competition ended.
At the very least, the preparations would take one to two months!
The Douluo Continent was vast, and the Battle Soul Arenas were widely spread out. In some places, it could take half a month just to deliver the news, let alone to send out invitations and get replies.
Besides their own family, other guests would also need to be invited, which would take even more time.
So, it wasn't possible for them to get married immediately after the competition; at most, they could get engaged in advance.
"Stop hitting me! I need to go inform Grandpa so they can start preparing in advance!"
Mo Mo shouted, covering his face.
Hearing this, the others paused. They really couldn't find a reason to beat him up anymore.
"Let's go, we should all spread the news together."
This wasn't something the Mo family could handle alone.
Though it wouldn't make a difference who did it, some things people would remember for a lifetime.
As future clan leaders, none of them were fools. In a flash, they understood Ning Wen's intention.
After everyone had left, Neuvillette and Focalors exchanged a glance and smiled at each other.
"Ms. Focalors, would you be willing to marry me?"
Seeing Neuvillette's serious expression, Focalors extended her right hand, placed it on Neuvillette's, and said, "I would!"