"What a claim—invincible beneath Dou Wang!"
"I'll test that!"
A furious shout rang to the heavens. From the stands, Liu Qing leapt down with the Mountain Splitting Spear in hand. The spear tip scraped several dozen feet of sparks across the ground as his lightning-like gaze fixed on Lu Yu, battle intent boiling in his eyes.
Lu Yu's brows furrowed slightly, his heart turning wary. This man's aura was even more powerful than Yan Hao's had been just now. Even if he had not yet reached the peak of Dou Ling, he was probably only one step away.
"Five hundred Fire Energy Points for a fight with you!"
Liu Qing flicked his hand and tossed out a Fire Crystal Card, the cold gleam of his spear tip aimed straight at Lu Yu's throat.
Just then, a figure in green robes drifted over. Lin Xiuyai lightly pressed Liu Qing's shoulder and said warmly, "Brother Liu, hold on a moment."
He turned to Lu Yu, a hint of appreciation in his eyes, and slowly said, "I just asked around. This junior Lu has already fought nine matches in a row, and both his Dou Qi and spirit are exhausted. Fighting him now—victory would be unfair even if you won."
Liu Qing's spear momentum stalled slightly, his brows knitting tight.
"How about..."
Lin Xiuyai patted his shoulder, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes as he said with a smile, "You spar with me first today?"
Lu Yu secretly let out a breath. He knew full well there was barely any Dou Qi left in his body. Though he had won nine matches in a row, most of them had been against opponents above his level, and the drain had been considerable. The Dou Qi he had left was barely enough for one