Xie Yue and Hu Liena? Easily Defeated, Three Wins in Three Matches!

Xie Yue's figure emerged from thin air, his Moon Blade sweeping horizontally and cleaving the flames in two.

But his own figure was exposed in the process, and his speed advantage vanished in an instant.

Dugu Ce seized the opportunity and closed in.

The golden Soul Power of the Radiant Sacred Dragon in his left hand formed a shield before him, while the dark-golden flames of the Calamity Sacred Dragon in his right hand coalesced into a fiery serpent that coiled toward Xie Yue's feet.

Xie Yue gave a cold snort and spun his Moon Blade, cutting the fiery serpent in two. But Dugu Ce had already closed to within three steps.

"He's closed in."

Xie Yue's pupils contracted slightly.

His Moon Blade was a long weapon, and close combat was his weakness.

Dugu Ce slammed a fist toward Xie Yue's face, dark-golden flames dancing over his knuckles.

Xie Yue had no time to block with his Moon Blade and could only lean back to dodge.

The fist swept past the tip of his nose, and the searing wave of heat left his brow red.

"Back!"

Xie Yue pushed off with both feet, trying to put some distance between them.

But Dugu Ce was faster.

His fourth Soul Ring lit up—Petrification Gaze.

Dark-golden light shot from his eyes and fell upon Xie Yue.

Xie Yue's movements abruptly stalled, and gray-white, stone-like patterns appeared across his body.

He was immobilized for less than a second, but that was enough.

Dugu Ce reached out with his right hand and grabbed Xie Yue's wrist. Dark-golden flames surged from his palm, coursing inward along Xie Yue's meridians.

Xie Yue grunted. His Moon Blade Martial Soul trembled violently under the flames, nearly slipping from his grasp.

"You've lost."

Dugu Ce released him and stepped back.

Xie Yue lowered his head and stared at the charred mark on his wrist. After a moment's silence, he put away his Moon Blade.

"I've lost."

He turned and walked off the Martial Arts Arena. As he passed Yan, he said quietly:

"He was right. Close combat is my weakness."

Yan clutched his chest and smiled bitterly.

"You got off easy. I took a much worse beating."

Xie Yue said nothing more and returned to his seat in the stands.

Bibi Dong announced again:

"Second match, Dugu Ce wins."

The gasps from the stands had turned into cries of amazement.

"Two wins in a row! He's already won!"

"Are they still going to fight the last match?"

"Wouldn't Hu Liena lose too?"

Hu Liena stood up, her golden hair gleaming softly in the sunlight.

She glanced at Dugu Yan and Dugu Xuan seated in the stands, then at Dugu Ce in the middle of the Martial Arts Arena. A meaningful smile curled her lips.

"Interesting."

Hu Liena leaped down and landed in the middle of the Martial Arts Arena, facing Dugu Ce.

"Yan and Xie Yue have made the Golden Generation lose face."

Hu Liena spoke, her voice carrying a natural, alluring charm.

"But it doesn't matter. I'll win back their honor in the last match."

Dugu Ce looked at her, his expression unchanged.

"Please."

Hu Liena activated Martial Soul Possession—Demon Fox.

Nine translucent fox tails flickered into view behind her, and a layer of pink light shimmered in her golden eyes.

Five Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, and one black—appeared beneath her feet. She was also at level fifty-one.

"Do you know what my ability is?"

Hu Liena walked slowly toward Dugu Ce, every step carrying a strange rhythm.

"Charm."

Dugu Ce answered calmly.

"But it won't work on me."

"You can't know that until you've tried."

Hu Liena's third Soul Ring lit up—Charm Light.

Pink light spread from her eyes, blanketing the entire Martial Arts Arena.

Some of the young Soul Masters in the stands were swept by the light. Their eyes immediately grew dazed, drool running from the corners of their mouths as they stood there like fools.

But Dugu Ce remained where he was, his gaze perfectly clear.

"I told you, it won't work."

Dugu Ce spoke coolly.

"Your charm stirs up desire, and I have no desires."

"No desires?"

Hu Liena didn't believe him and increased her Soul Power output.

The pink light grew even thicker, nearly solidifying.

Countless images flashed through Dugu Ce's mind.

Memories of his past life, the grudges of this life, the future of the Dragon-Serpent Sect...

But they were all like images behind a pane of glass, unable to stir him in the slightest.

"The Ice and Fire Golden Body tempered my mind as well."

Dugu Ce raised his right hand, dark-golden flames dancing in his palm.

"Your charm has no effect on me."

Hu Liena's expression shifted. She withdrew her charm and her fourth Soul Ring lit up—Demon Fox Clone.

Her figure split into three, and three forms rushed at Dugu Ce from different directions, making it impossible to tell which was real.

Dugu Ce closed his eyes and swept the area with his spiritual power.

"The one on the left is real."

He opened his eyes, gathered Magma Burst in his right hand, and hurled it at the figure on the left.

Boom!

That figure was blasted backward, and the other two clones vanished.

Hu Liena landed on the ground, a little dust on her golden hair, yet a smile on her face.

"Your spiritual power really is strong, but I've found your weakness."

"What weakness?"

"You don't understand women."

Hu Liena stood up and brushed the dust from her skirt.

"You won. But I didn't lose because of your strength. I lost because you're a block of wood."

Dugu Ce was silent for a moment.

"A win is a win."

"Right, a win is a win."

Hu Liena turned toward the stands. After a few steps, she looked back.

"Hey, Dugu Ce, what other treasures do you have in that Wishful Treasure Pouch of yours? Can you give me a couple of herbs?"

Dugu Ce stared at her blankly.

"...You're not short of herbs."

"Whether I need them is my business. Whether you give them to me is yours."

Hu Liena blinked.

"If you give them to me, I won't try to charm you next time we meet."

"You can't charm me."

"I still want them."

Dugu Ce had no answer.

In the stands, Bibi Dong announced expressionlessly:

"Third match, Dugu Ce wins.

With three wins in three matches, the Dragon-Serpent Sect's elevation to one of the Upper Three Sects will be formally proposed at the next Seven Great Sects Ranking Tournament."

Golden Crocodile Douluo roared with laughter, his voice making the stands rumble.

"Good! Good! Good! My disciple should have exactly this kind of spirit!"

Dugu Xuan stroked his beard, the corners of his eyes crinkling with laughter.

"That boy hasn't brought shame to the Dugu Family."

Dugu Yan's eyes were red with excitement.

"Xiao Ce is amazing!"

Yue Guan twirled the Companion Flower, in high spirits.

"Not bad, not bad. I knew I hadn't misjudged him."

Gui Mei glanced at him and couldn't be bothered to speak.

Dugu Ce stood in the middle of the Martial Arts Arena and looked around at the stands.

The gazes that fell upon him—some astonished, some wary, some eager—did nothing to change his calm expression.

"The Dragon-Serpent Sect has secured its place from now on."

He turned and walked off the Martial Arts Arena toward Dugu Xuan and Dugu Yan.

Behind him, Bibi Dong's gaze followed him until his figure disappeared into the passageway.

"Elder Golden Crocodile."

Bibi Dong suddenly spoke.

"Yes?"

"You chose your disciple well."

Golden Crocodile Douluo grinned.

"Of course."

Bibi Dong said no more. She rose and left the main stands, with Yue Guan and Gui Mei following close behind.

As they left the Martial Arts Arena, Yue Guan couldn't help asking:

"Your Majesty, what do you think of that boy?"