A Duel with Xiao Junlin, A World-Shaking Wager!

"System, I want to extract the Mysterious Scale Ten Thousand Dragon Armor!"

Xiao Yang returned to his estate and couldn't wait.

A flash of golden light flickered.

Then, before him, appeared a suit of Dark Ink Armor, forged entirely from dragon scales. Embedded in the center of the chest plate was a Dragon Pearl, faintly shimmering with flowing treasure light.

This Emperor Grade High Rank treasure, while not causing the Nine Great Heavenly Phenomena like the Invincible Twin Pupils, was still extraordinary.

Then, Xiao Yang began to review the item's description.

[Forged by the combined might of the Four Seas Dragon Clan, peeling the Three Thousand Reverse Scales to craft this armor. On the day of its completion, the Ninefold Thunder Tribulation descended, leaving it unscathed, instead forming lightning patterns on its surface that never fade. Additionally, it carries three innate divine abilities.]

[Dragon's Wrath Resonance: Absorbs an opponent's attack, converting it into a True Dragon Phantom for a counterstrike.]

[Scale Armor Transformation: (Host's cultivation too low, temporarily unavailable.)]

[Ancient Dragon Bloodline: (Host's cultivation too low, temporarily unavailable.)]

This treasure even came with divine abilities. Judging by the effects, it should be able to reflect an opponent's attacks—too broken!

Right now, Xiao Yang was only a First Grade Body Tempering Realm martial artist, with a fragile body.

But with this treasure, it was like wearing a Resurrection Armor, enough to walk with impunity!

Moreover, it was an Inner Armor, wearable beneath clothing without drawing attention.

"Perfect fit!"

Xiao Yang immediately tried it on and found that the Mysterious Scale Ten Thousand Dragon Armor seemed sentient, automatically adjusting to his physique, adhering to his skin and merging seamlessly.

"Too bad I don't yet know what level of attack this armor can withstand. I'll need to find a place to test it," Xiao Yang mused to himself.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yang headed to the Eldest Prince's Estate.

"Greetings, Eldest Brother!"

As soon as Xiao Yang entered, he spotted a peacock.

Yesterday, Xiao Junlin had been named the "Xiao Family True Dragon," and now he was brimming with pride, even a bit arrogant, as if he wanted to tilt his chin to the sky.

"It's Ninth Brother! You know I broke through and triggered the Nine Great Phenomena, right? By the way, didn't you and Miss Ning enter the bridal chamber last night? Why are you up so early? Could it be that ugly freak scared you limp?"

Xiao Junlin deliberately teased, gloating.

Even though Xiao Yang had taken his place in fulfilling the marriage contract, he showed no gratitude, instead kicking him while he was down.

After all, in a royal clan, there was no room for familial bonds.

"Eldest Brother, I've come today to claim the spiritual treasure you promised me before—the Nine Revolutions Great Returning Pill," Xiao Yang stated his purpose directly.

He had to receive a spiritual treasure to trigger the system's return!

Earlier, when he agreed to marry Ning Hongye, his eight brothers had made promises but only offered empty words, never delivering.

So, he had to come in person to collect the debt!

"Hmph, with your trash talent, using such a pill on you would be a waste of heaven's gifts!"

Xiao Junlin's face darkened, clearly displeased.

His mother was the daughter of the Medicine King from Medicine King Valley, who had provided many Elixirs and Potions over the years for his cultivation.

The Nine Revolutions Great Returning Pill was a Spirit Grade High Rank elixir, requiring nine kinds of Thousand-Year Spirit Herbs and Eighty-One Auxiliary Herbs. Taking it would grant an extra Sixty-Year Cycle of cultivation.

He had been reluctant to use it, planning to save it for a future breakthrough.

But a promise made in front of Father King couldn't be easily broken.

Suddenly, Xiao Junlin's eyes rolled, and he came up with an idea.

"Ninth Brother, as your elder brother, I haven't guided you in martial arts for a long time! How about we spar? If you can prove your strength, I'll give you the Nine Revolutions Great Returning Pill. What do you say?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yang immediately shook his head: "Eldest Brother, you're at the Fifth Grade Vajra Realm with a natural Supreme Bone, while I'm only at the First Grade Body Tempering Realm. How can I be your match?"

"Then how about this..."

Xiao Junlin continued, "I won't bully you. I'll suppress my cultivation to the First Grade Body Tempering Realm. Also, you don't need to beat me—just touch me, even a single strand of hair, and you win!"

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Damn, this bastard is wicked!

Xiao Yang cursed inwardly. The guy spoke high and mighty, but he had a hundred tricks up his sleeve.

The Martial Dao Nine Realms each had nine levels.

The original owner was at the First Grade Body Tempering Realm Fifth Level.

Xiao Junlin only said he'd suppress his cultivation to the First Grade Body Tempering Realm, which seemed fair, but he'd definitely suppress it to the Body Tempering Realm Ninth Level.

That was four whole minor realms above him.

But Xiao Yang wouldn't be afraid because of that!

"Fine, Eldest Brother, I accept the challenge!" Xiao Yang declared proudly.

"Bold, truly a son of the Xiao family! Since we're sparring, how can we lack an audience? I'll send someone to call the other brothers over!"

Xiao Junlin's gaze flickered, a sly smile of triumph spreading across his face.

That's right!

He wasn't just going to win!

He was going to humiliate Xiao Yang publicly, in front of everyone!

Xiao Yang had never wronged him, but Ning Hongye had not only injured him but also trampled his pride.

He didn't dare seek revenge on Ning Hongye, so he could only vent his anger on Xiao Yang, her fiancé!

The brave vent their fury by drawing blades against the strong!

The cowardly vent their fury by drawing blades against the weak!

Though Xiao Junlin bore the Supreme Bone, he had always lived in comfort and ease, lacking the spirit of a true powerhouse. Instead, he was narrow-minded and quick to hold grudges.

A moment later.

The mansion was packed with people. The other seven princes had also arrived, bringing many subordinates along.

And the guard Azure Luan was mixed in with the crowd.

Last night, Ning Hongye had ordered her to investigate Xiao Yang. She never expected him to stir up such a commotion today!

"Eldest Brother, everyone's here. Shouldn't we start the match now?" Xiao Yang urged.

He was growing impatient, eager to take the Nine Revolutions Great Returning Pill and deliver it to Ning Hongye!

"Ninth Brother, what's the rush? Since this is a duel, how can there be no stakes?" Xiao Junlin sneered.

"What do you mean?" Xiao Yang countered.

"If you win, you can take the Nine Revolutions Great Returning Pill! But if you lose, you'll have to pay a price—learn what it means that Heaven is High and Earth is Thick!"

With that, Xiao Junlin spat on the ground with a loud pfft.

"If you lose, use your clothes to wipe this floor clean!"

At this moment, the other princes present could see he was deliberately humiliating Xiao Yang, but none of them spoke up. They all waited to watch the show.

"Eldest Brother, have I ever offended you before?" Xiao Yang frowned.

"Weakness is a crime! The strong can trample the weak as they please! As a son of the Xiao family, don't you understand this principle?"

Xiao Junlin was arrogant, brimming with overconfidence.

He fancied himself the Xiao Family True Dragon, and just yesterday, during his cultivation, he had even triggered the Nine Great Heavenly Phenomena.

Now, dealing with a waste like his ninth brother—wouldn't it be effortless?

Like crushing an ant!

Watching him put on such an act, Xiao Yang shook his head and sneered inwardly.

Since you put it that way, don't blame me for being rude!

"Eldest Brother, I think the rules of this match are unfair—you're at too much of a disadvantage!"

Suddenly, Xiao Yang puffed out his chest and spoke words that shook the entire venue—

"How about this: I'll stand right here without moving, and let you throw a punch!"

"If my body shifts even an inch, I'll count it as my loss. What do you say?"