Chapter 235: Yu Yuanzhen — Sect Master Ning, Would You Care to Come Down and Give It a Try?
Before long, the results were announced.
The sect chosen to defend the arena in the first round was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
From his seat within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan’s section, Yu Yuanzhen slowly rose to his feet.
Today, he wore a long black robe embroidered with golden dragon motifs.
His hair and beard were pure white, his features stern and resolute; within the opening and closing of his eyes, faint sparks of electricity flickered—an imposing presence that commanded awe without the need for anger.
He cast a glance at the arena, then, with a sudden flash, he moved!
His entire being transformed into a streak of blue lightning, shooting skyward!
Mid-air, his form underwent a sudden, dramatic transformation!
A colossal Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon materialized in the sky!
The dragon was a deep, brilliant blue from head to tail, its scales as hard as steel, each one shimmering with the electric glow of thunder.
Its head was thrown back in a sky-shattering roar; its claws seemed to rend the very heavens, and its tail swept across the horizon!
The entire venue erupted in a frenzy once again!
"A Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon! That is a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!"
"That is so cool!"
"The Thunder Douluo—he truly lives up to his legendary reputation!"
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon swooped down from the heavens, whipping up a gale-force wind as thunder boomed explosively!
"BOOM—!!!"
It landed squarely in the center of the arena!
The platform shuddered violently, sending shards of stone and debris flying!
As the dust and smoke cleared, Yu Yuanzhen had reverted to his human form, standing poised in the center of the arena.
With one hand clasped behind his back and the other extended forward, he exuded an air of effortless composure and formidable authority.
Encircling his body was the ethereal silhouette of a blue Tyrant Dragon—head held high, tail swaying gently—with crackling bolts of thunder dancing within the spectral form, creating a truly majestic spectacle.
He spoke in a calm, measured tone: "I am Yu Yuanzhen, a Level 95 Titled Douluo."
His gaze swept across the entire venue as he asked: "Gentlemen, who will be the first to step forward?"
A profound silence fell over the entire arena.
As the crowd gazed upon his imposing stance, a single thought crossed every mind:
This is all thanks to the excellent precedent set by His Eminence, the Golden Dragon!
In the past, who on earth would have bothered with so many special effects just to make an entrance?! Although... it certainly does have a certain flair...
...
At the seats reserved for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi gazed at Yu Yuanzhen, who stood upon the arena stage, his brows furrowed slightly.
He turned his head to look at Chen Xin, who sat beside him: "Uncle Sword, would you like to go first?"
Chen Xin fixed his gaze upon the stage, remaining silent for a moment.
His eyes then shifted away from Yu Yuanzhen, coming to rest upon the seats occupied by the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"There is no rush."
He spoke slowly: "Let us first observe whether the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect intends to make a move."
Ning Fengzhi had originally intended for Chen Xin to strike first.
With Chen Xin’s power level—a formidable Rank 96—he possessed more than enough strength to suppress Yu Yuanzhen.
Securing the first move and claiming three points right off the bat would be a significant advantage for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
However, since Chen Xin had voiced his preference otherwise, Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to defer to him.
"Very well."
He nodded in agreement, then settled back into his seat.
...
The seats assigned to the three allied sects—the Elephant Armored Sect, the Black Tiger Sect, and the Rock Antelope Sect—were arranged in a contiguous row.
Hu Yanzhen, Hu Xiaotian, and Kamis sat together, exchanging bewildered glances.
They glanced first toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, then toward the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Neither faction showed any inclination to make a move.
Hu Xiaotian lowered his voice to a whisper: "What should we do? Should we go up?"
Kamis shook her head emphatically: "Go up? Are you crazy? That man is a Titled Douluo! If a few mere Soul Douluo like us were to step into that ring, wouldn’t we just be serving ourselves up as easy prey?"
Hu Xiaotian sighed: "You make a valid point."
Hu Yanzhen remained silent.
He sat there, looming like an iron tower. His height was estimated to be at least 2.5 meters; simply sitting there, he resembled a veritable mountain of flesh.
His skin was a deep, dark bronze, and his large eyes gleamed like polished brass bells. A peculiar, shimmering aura seemed to emanate from his dark complexion; even in repose, his mere presence exuded an overwhelming sense of power and authority.
His hair and beard were entirely white, giving him the appearance of a man well past his seventieth year.
His current power level stood at Rank 89.
He was but a single step away from attaining the rank of Titled Douluo.
His Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul boasted defensive capabilities that were nothing short of astonishing.
Perhaps... a battle was possible?
He cast a fleeting glance toward the seats of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—specifically, toward Jiang Bai.
He mused silently to himself. Before arriving, His Holiness the Pope had given specific instructions to assist the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect should the need arise.
It seems... the time has come for this old man to make his move!
He took a deep breath and rose to his feet!
His towering frame stood like a mobile iron tower!
"In that case, I won’t stand on ceremony!"
His voice boomed like thunder, reverberating across the entire arena!
The massive apparition of a Diamond Mammoth materialized behind him!
The mammoth’s entire form was crystalline, resembling a mountain of pure diamond and radiating a suffocating aura of oppression!
Hu Yanzhen let out a low, guttural roar—"Heh!"—and leaped into the air!
His colossal body plummeted like a cannonball, smashing down onto the battle stage!
"BOOM—!!!"
The stage shuddered violently! Shards of stone flew in all directions!
Where his feet landed, cracks spiderwebbed across the ground, spreading out like a shattered pane of glass!
The entire arena instantly erupted in a frenzy!
"Hu Yanzhen, Sect Master of the Elephant Armored Sect!"
"The Diamond Mammoth versus the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!"
"A clash of Dragon and Elephant! What a spectacle!"
The cheers and shouts were deafening.
Yu Yuanzhen gazed across at his opponent, Hu Yanzhen, and spoke.
"Sect Master Hu Yan... please."
Hu Yanzhen took a deep breath, clenching both fists tight.
"Sect Master Yu... please!"
Instantly, a blinding radiance of diamond-like light burst forth from his body!
A layer of crystal-clear diamond armor encased him from head to toe! The armor was as massive and heavy as a mountain, shimmering with dazzling brilliance under the sunlight!
Like a rampaging mammoth gone berserk, he charged straight toward Yu Yuanzhen!
With every stomping stride, the battle stage trembled beneath him!
His momentum was akin to a cataclysm—a landslide tearing the earth apart!
Yu Yuanzhen did not dodge.
He raised his right hand, transforming it into a dragon claw.
Lightning crackled and gathered at the tips of his claws!
With a swift motion, he lashed out with his claw!
Electric sparks flew, and thunder roared!
"BOOM—!!!"
The dragon claw and the mammoth collided with earth-shattering force!
A terrifying shockwave radiated outward from the epicenter of their clash, surging wildly in all directions!
Fine, intricate cracks began to appear across the surface of the battle stage! Huyan Zhen’s body was jolted backward several steps!
Yet, his Diamond Armor remained completely unscathed!
Yu Yuanzhen also took a step back, a flicker of astonishment flashing in his eyes.
Such formidable defense!
He thought to himself.
However, he did not hesitate; he struck again!
Suddenly, dazzling blue electrical light erupted from his body! Countless bolts of lightning shot forth from within him, spreading out like an electrical net to engulf Huyan Zhen!
Huyan Zhen gritted his teeth, crossed his arms, and channeled his full power into his defense!
"Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!—"
The lightning bombarded the Diamond Armor, sending sparks flying in a blinding display!
Huyan Zhen’s body was battered backward, reeling from the impact!
But he held his ground!
Although cracks had appeared on the Diamond Armor, it had not shattered completely!
He let out a furious roar and charged forward once more!
He leaped high into the air and stomped downward with both feet!
That force was powerful enough to crush mountains!
A sharp, fierce glint flashed in Yu Yuanzhen’s eyes!
He opened his mouth and exhaled a blast of blue Dragon Breath!
The Dragon Breath was imbued with terrifying lightning power; it shot out like a laser beam, blasting straight toward Huyan Zhen!
"Boom!—"
The Dragon Breath slammed into Huyan Zhen!
The Diamond Armor shattered instantly!
Huyan Zhen’s body was blasted backward, sent flying through the air!
"Thud!—"
He crashed to the ground outside the arena!
Yu Yuanzhen stood upon the platform and retracted his dragon claws.
His breathing was slightly labored.
This old geezer really does have some tricks up his sleeve.
He thought to himself.
The referee raised his flag: "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has successfully defended the arena! Two points awarded!"
"The Elephant Armored Sect’s challenge has failed! One point awarded!"
...
With Huyan Zhen having paved the way, the three Sect Masters from the Black Tiger Sect, the Fire Leopard Sect, and the Rock Antelope Sect stepped up one after another to issue their challenges.
The three of them took turns entering the fray, but facing Yu Yuanzhen—a Level 95 Titled Douluo—they stood absolutely no chance of victory.
Without exception, they all failed.
The Black Tiger Sect was awarded one point. The Fire Leopard Sect: one point.
The Rock Antelope Sect: one point.
As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, they had successfully defended the arena four times in a row, earning a total of eight points.
Yu Yuanzhen stood upon the platform, his breathing steady and even.
Four consecutive battles were, to him, nothing more than a mere warm-up.
His gaze settled upon the seating area reserved for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi was watching him with a smile—a smile that was refined and composed, betraying absolutely no emotion.
A flicker of disdain flashed through Yu Yuanzhen’s eyes.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect shared a history of animosity.
Moreover, Yu Yuanzhen had long found Ning Fengzhi’s character utterly distasteful.
That "smiling tiger"—outwardly gentle and refined, yet inwardly teeming with schemes and calculations.
Yu Yuanzhen gave a cold snort and spoke: "Sect Master Ning, why don’t you come down and give it a try?"
His voice carried a distinct note of mockery.
Ning Fengzhi’s smile stiffened ever so slightly.
But he quickly recovered his composure and chuckled: "Sect Master Yu, I think I’ll pass..."
Yu Yuanzhen sneered: "Hmph! Everyone else taking the stage is a Sect Master; why should you be the exception, Sect Master Ning?"
His voice grew steadily louder: "Does Sect Master Ning consider himself inferior to the Sect Masters who came before him?"
"Or is he simply looking down on this old man?"
Ning Fengzhi: "..."
The corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
Sometimes, he truly wanted to curse out loud.
He was a Support-type Soul Master—what business did he have going up there? To get beaten to a pulp?
What on earth was wrong with Yu Yuanzhen today? Had he swallowed gunpowder? Why was he being so aggressive?
Yet, on the surface, he maintained his refined smile: "Sect Master Yu, you misunderstand. I am merely a Support-type Soul Master; how could I possibly hope to settle the score with you through combat?"
Yu Yuanzhen gave another cold snort: "Hmph! A mere clown!"
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