Yu Tianheng's Hostility, A Challenge!

As Dugu Yan looked toward Yu Shuangbai, he noticed her as well.

That remark just now, combined with her characteristic emerald-green hair and jewel-like serpent eyes, allowed him to instantly identify this bewitching woman.

She was the target of his trip to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

The legendary top-tier Soul Elder who was held in check by nothing more than alcohol: Dugu Yan.

A single pot of Realgar Wine, and the Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison becomes a joke.

"Miss Dugu."

Yu Shuangbai looked at Dugu Yan and spoke.

"Do you have business with me?"

Dugu Yan asked softly.

Perhaps due to Yu Shuangbai's superior looks, she was actually quite patient.

After all, humans are visual creatures.

They tend to have more patience for things that are pleasing to the eye.

"Yes." Yu Shuangbai nodded slightly.

"I wish to make a trade with you, Miss Dugu."

"Oh?"

Dugu Yan was somewhat surprised.

"What kind of trade?"

"Regarding the lethal poison within you and your grandfather, the Poison Douluo."

"Lethal poison?"

Dugu Yan's delicate brows furrowed tightly.

Because Dugu Bo did not want her to worry, he had never spoken of the fact that the Dugu Family was afflicted by a lethal poison.

Furthermore, because Dugu Yan herself was still young and her cultivation was shallow, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison was still in a latent stage and had not yet caused any real impact.

Therefore, she was unaware that she and her grandfather, Dugu Bo, were already suffering from the poison.

Hearing Yu Shuangbai's words, she felt completely confused and found it inexplicable.

"Nonsense!"

An angry roar interrupted their conversation.

A young man dressed in black robes stepped forward, glaring at Yu Shuangbai.

"You fellow, stop trying to bewitch people here!"

"Yan-yan's grandfather is the renowned Poison Douluo of the continent; how could she be poisoned without knowing it?"

"I think you have ulterior motives!"

Yu Tianheng stared at Yu Shuangbai with fury.

The moment he noticed the flash of amazement in Dugu Yan's eyes when she first looked at Yu Shuangbai, alarm bells rang in his heart.

Yu Tianheng liked Dugu Yan; this was no secret at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

He had finally reached a point where Dugu Yan's attitude seemed to be gradually softening.

He had intended to confess his feelings soon and win the beauty over.

Yet, suddenly, this Yu Shuangbai had appeared, aiming straight for Dugu Yan.

A strong sense of crisis immediately surged in his heart.

Although it appeared to be the first time Yu Shuangbai and Dugu Yan had met, that face of his made it truly difficult for Yu Tianheng to feel at ease.

As one of the twin stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Yu Tianheng had always considered himself quite handsome.

But in front of Yu Shuangbai, he could not help but feel a sense of inferiority.

He couldn't even bring himself to compare.

Moreover, in Yu Tianheng's view, Yu Shuangbai's so-called trade was merely a pretext to get close to Dugu Yan.

Consequently, he was like a powder keg, ready to explode at the slightest spark.

"And you are?"

Yu Shuangbai frowned slightly.

Why was this guy reacting so strongly?

Although he knew this matter sounded truly unbelievable.

It was certain that Dugu Yan wouldn't believe it at first glance.

But who was this guy who had suddenly popped up?

How was his reaction even more intense than Dugu Yan's?

Yu Shuangbai keenly sensed the hostility Yu Tianheng held toward him.

He felt it was completely inexplicable.

He had never had any interaction with this fellow before today.

"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianheng!"

Yu Tianheng lifted his chin slightly, looking rather smug.

He had always taken pride in his heritage.

He figured Yu Shuangbai was nothing more than a pretty boy with ulterior motives, and that upon hearing the reputation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the man would likely be scared out of his wits.

However...

There was not a trace of fear on Yu Shuangbai's face.

On the contrary.

Upon hearing the five words "Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan," his expression turned several degrees colder.

Although that place was where he originated, due to his early experiences, Yu Shuangbai held no affection for it whatsoever.

Toward that hypocritical, heartless sect, Yu Shuangbai felt only disgust.

Consequently, he found it impossible to develop any favorable impression of Yu Tianheng, one of the "Twin Stars" of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Not to mention that this guy's tone was so aggressive, harboring an inexplicable hostility toward him that seemed to come from nowhere.

Yu Shuangbai was never one to be warm to those who gave him the cold shoulder.

His tone cooled as well.

"As for whether I have ulterior motives or if my words are true, Miss Dugu can simply ask Senior Dugu to find out."

"As for you..."

"If what I said is true, and Miss Dugu and Senior Dugu's problems remain unresolved because of it, what responsibility would you bear?"

Yu Shuangbai stared coldly at Yu Tianheng.

The chill radiating from his eyes made the other man feel a shiver in his heart.

Was this really the gaze a youth should have?

But the need to save face in front of the goddess, along with the dignity of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, meant Yu Tianheng clearly could not back down.

He could not answer Yu Shuangbai's question.

So, Yu Tianheng simply changed the subject:

"Stop spouting nonsense here."

"Which of the Four Elements Academies are you from?"

"Our academy does not welcome you!"

However, before Yu Shuangbai could speak, Shui Bing'er, who had been silent until now, suddenly interjected.

"Young Master Yu was invited here by our Skywater Academy."

Yu Shuangbai glanced at her in surprise.

Clearly, he had not expected Shui Bing'er to say such a thing.

Shui Bing'er returned his look, then immediately turned her gaze toward Yu Tianheng.

With the dignified posture befitting the captain of the Skywater Team, she revealed a calm smile:

"Captain Yu, it sounds like the Royal Academy doesn't seem to welcome our Skywater Academy?"

Shui Bing'er did not know if what Yu Shuangbai said regarding Dugu Yan was true.

Her intuition told her that Yu Shuangbai was not the type to make wild, empty claims.

Moreover, Yu Tianheng's actions made Shui Bing'er even more dissatisfied.

He was clearly acting out of jealousy, yet he insisted on hiding behind a sanctimonious facade.

When left speechless, he immediately changed the subject to pick a fight.

This kind of behavior was exactly what Shui Bing'er despised the most.

"No."

Yu Tianheng naturally could not say that.

The status of the Skywater Academy within the Empire was significant.

He was merely the captain of the Royal Academy Team; he had no authority to say that the Skywater Academy was unwelcome.

Feng Xiaotian, meanwhile, was happy to watch the chaos unfold:

"Brother Tianheng, I see you seem to have quite a bit of hostility toward Brother Shuangbai."

"We soul masters aren't the type to engage in verbal sparring; since you're dissatisfied, why don't we have a friendly match?"

Yu Tianheng's eyes lit up at these words.

That's right!

He might not be able to out-talk Yu Shuangbai, but surely he could beat him in a fight?

He was the number one genius of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and one of the twin stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!

The Yu Shuangbai before him looked to be only twelve or thirteen years old, at best a Soul Grand Master.

How could he possibly be his opponent?

And so, Yu Tianheng decisively issued a challenge:

"Kid, do you dare to fight me?"

"Yu Tianheng, stop messing around..." Dugu Yan frowned, feeling that this move by Yu Tianheng would tarnish the reputation of their Royal Academy Team.

Just as she was about to speak, she heard Yu Shuangbai's icy voice ring out.

"Why wouldn't I dare?"

Yu Shuangbai's expression remained blank.

He wanted to see just how strong one of the best of the younger generation from that heartless clan could truly be.