The Lei Clan's Grand Competition (I)

After making the rounds, Lei Dong paid extra attention to Huo Zhi of the Flame Clan and Yao Ling of the Yao Clan.

Although the two girls were only eleven or twelve, they already possessed the beauty to captivate a city.

After seeing the two girls, Lei Dong honestly began looking forward to seeing what Gu Xun'er looked like.

Of course, these were merely his private thoughts. Earlier, when he met those people, he had only mechanically exchanged introductions with them.

After returning, Lei Dong continued hanging out with his several lackeys.

The fellows were fairly sensible. As soon as Lei Dong came over, one of them took a chair from his Storage Ring and then let Lei Dong sit down.

Lei Yun said with a grin, "Boss, how was it? Are there any Strong Persons among the younger generations of those clans?"

Being warlike was the nature of everyone in the Lei Clan. If they performed exceptionally in today's competition, they could make a huge name for themselves among the Ancient Families. They had been eagerly awaiting this day for a long time!

Now that Lei Dong had returned, they naturally hurried over one after another to ask him.

Lei Dong looked into the distance, then pointed at Gu Qingyang in the Gu Clan's group and said to the others, "Aside from that Gu Qingyang, who is a Peak Dou Wang, the rest are merely newly advanced Dou Wangs."

Gu Qingyang was now sixteen years old. With his natural talent and the Gu Clan's vigorous cultivation, he had only just reached the Peak Dou Wang level.

However, that did not mean his talent was higher than that of the other prodigies. After all, their ages gave them an advantage in the early stages as well!

Lei Yun and the others were secretly astonished when they heard this!

Peak Dou Wang?

Didn't that mean Gu Qingyang's talent was about the same as Lei Dong's?

But they immediately thought of the difference in age. Compared with Lei Dong, Gu Qingyang clearly wasn't in the same league.

What these lackeys did not know was that Lei Dong had not cultivated at all during this past year. Otherwise, did Gu Qingyang think he could keep up with Lei Dong? He was only fit to smell his farts.

Once nearly everyone had arrived, Lei Ying nodded at the executive elder in charge of the matter.

The next moment, that elder leaped up and stopped above the arena. He cupped his fists and said, "This old man is Lei Ming. I welcome all the clan elders to our Lei Clan Grand Ceremony. Next, the ceremony begins!"

After the ceremony began, there were several improvised performances by the Lei Clan. However, since they were not the main event, no one paid them any attention.

An elder from the Gu Clan who had been sent to protect Gu Qingyang, and who was a Half Saint, slightly furrowed his brows and said, "That old fellow Lei Ming not only survived—he even broke through!"

Gu Qingyang asked doubtfully, "Elder Gu Yi, you know him?"

The elder addressed as Gu Yi nodded and said, "A century ago, I represented the Gu Clan at the Lei Clan Grand Ceremony. The person who defeated me that time was him!"

"The people of the Lei Clan are naturally powerful in battle. If not for my Gu Clan's profound foundation and the Clan Leader, an unparalleled Strong Person, the title of foremost Ancient Family would surely belong to the Lei Clan!"

When the Xiao Clan still existed, the Gu Clan was indeed not very powerful. The reason they had risen was that, after Xiao Xuan's death, the Gu Clan had seized all of the Xiao Clan's opportunities.

This had caused the Xiao Clan to decline to the point of fleeing to the Northwest Continent to survive.

However, aside from figures at the level of Gu Clan Elder and above, no one else knew the truth of this matter.

The other clans had their suspicions, but the Xiao Clan had already withdrawn from the stage of the Middle Continent. Moreover, a thousand years had passed since then. Who could prove that the Gu Clan had been the greatest beneficiary...

Gu Yi naturally would not say any of this here. After all, he did not want to die.

Gu Qingyang looked at Lei Ming, then said to Gu Yi, "Elder, rest assured. I'll reclaim the honor lost in that defeat!"

Gu Qingyang was the other prodigy in the Gu Clan whose bloodline was second only to Gu Xun'er's. Furthermore, to be worthy of that girl, he was also the one who cultivated the hardest.

What Lei Dong did not know was that Gu Qingyang was actually a Dou Huang! He was not a peak Dou Wang. The jade pendant he carried merely concealed some of his aura.

A sixteen-year-old Dou Emperor possessed qualifications sufficient to look down on all his peers. That was why he dared to make such a bold claim after Gu Yi finished speaking.

Gu Yi smiled and said, "Qingyang, I have great confidence in you! However, you must still be careful above all else. Lei Dong, the Young Clan Leader of the Lei Clan, is also a Two-Star Dou Emperor!"

Lei Dong had not deliberately concealed his strength, so it was normal for others to see through it.

When Gu Qingyang learned that Lei Dong was also a Dou Emperor, he was slightly astonished!

After all, Lei Dong was only twelve years old. Yet Gu Qingyang, who was four years older than Lei Dong, was actually only at the same level as him?

"Elder, rest assured. Qingyang will definitely not disgrace the Gu Clan!"

After saying this, Gu Qingyang seemed to realize that something was wrong and hurriedly added, "Elder Gu Yi, I didn't mean—"

Although Gu Yi was furious inside, wasn't what the boy said the truth? He had indeed disgraced the Gu Clan. His expression immediately turned calm as he said, "Qingyang, there's no need to say anything more. I understand."

Seeing that Gu Yi showed no sign of anger, Gu Qingyang finally let out a sigh of relief.

After several minor performances ended, Lei Ming said again, "Now begins the friendly competition of our Lei Clan. The Lei Clan's disciple, Shou Lei, will defend the arena. Anyone under sixteen from any clan with outstanding talent may take the stage to challenge him."

"During the matches, no killing blows are allowed, and no pills may be taken. The match ends when the victor is determined!"

As soon as Lei Ming finished speaking, Lei Kong leaped up and landed directly in the arena.

After taking the stage, Lei Kong cupped his fists and said, "Lei Clan, Lei Kong. Please instruct me!"

For this grand competition, Lei Ying had sent out the most outstanding members of the Lei Clan's younger generation. If every young disciple of the Lei Clan defended the arena, then even the geniuses of the other clans would have no chance of victory.

Such a victory would clearly make them look far too greedy.

After Lei Kong took the stage, several unknown disciples from the various clans also came forward to challenge him.

However, they were all still at the Dou Ling level. How could they be Lei Kong's opponents? He easily won five matches in a row!

Below the arena, the elders of the various clans all slightly furrowed their brows.

At this moment, Gu Xing of the Gu Clan leaped up and arrived in the arena.

Looking at Lei Kong, he cupped his fists and saluted. "Gu Clan, Gu Xing requests your instruction!"

"Hahahaha..." Lei Kong laughed loudly and cupped his fists before saying, "Finally, someone who can fight has come up!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lei Kong attacked first. Dou Qi transformed into a spear as he thrust it toward Gu Xing, while Gu Xing's Dou Qi transformed into a sword to meet him.

"Bang~!"

Both of them were Dou Wangs. The current match was clearly different from the previous ones.

Their attacks collided, and both retreated several steps, appearing evenly matched.

The long spear in Lei Kong's hand dissipated. He then said, "Not bad. Next, I'm going to get serious!"

"Palm Thunder!"

As soon as he finished speaking, lightning intertwined around both of Lei Kong's hands. He then sent a thunderous blast through the air toward Gu Xing.

Palm Thunder was a Mystic Rank Low-Level Battle Skill, but it was indeed perfectly suited for Lei Clan Strong Persons below the Dou Emperor level.

"Boom..."

However, Gu Xing easily dodged this attack as well. Yet just as he stabilized his footing, he saw several bolts of lightning already rushing toward him.

Although it was only a Mystic Rank Battle Skill, after sensing the terrifying power of the incoming lightning, Gu Xing circulated his Dou Qi with all his might.

The seals formed by his hands suddenly changed. Immediately afterward, an equally vast and powerful energy abruptly surged into the sky!

"Mountain Splitting Seal!"

With Gu Xing's loud shout, an energy handprint several dozen feet in size suddenly appeared!

"Mountain Splitting Seal" was one of the Earth Rank High Level Battle Skills of the Gu Clan, the "Emperor Seal Art"!

This art consisted of five seals, but with Gu Xing's current strength, he could only use the first seal.

After the enormous handprint appeared, it easily wiped out Lei Kong's lightning. Moreover, the handprint showed no sign of stopping as it surged toward Lei Kong!

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