The overwhelming force brought unbearable pain. Yu Tianheng felt as if everything between his chest and abdomen had gone limp; at least several of his ribs had broken.
Feeling the condition of his chest, Yu Tianheng's throat churned. As he lay on the ground, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Mu Ci, are you okay?!"
At that moment, Dugu Yan, Huo Wu, and the other girls hurried over from behind, their beautiful eyes filled with concern as they began feeling Mu Ci over from head to toe.
"Cough, cough, I'm fine."
Mu Ci pressed down the girls' worried hands and replied somewhat awkwardly.
After all, they were in public. They still had to mind their image.
Besides, Yu Tianheng's attack had truly been weak in his eyes. At most, it had scorched his clothes black with lightning.
Just as Mu Ci was about to walk over and check on Yu Tianheng—
A group of youths in blue-purple uniforms ran over from the crowd in the distance.
The leader resembled the fallen Yu Tianheng in both appearance and height, as though they were brothers.
Yu Tianxin of Thunder Academy.
Earlier, when Yu Tianxin heard that his cousin Yu Tianheng was harassing Dugu Yan, he had rushed over with his teammates.
No matter how weak Poison Douluo Dugu Bo might be among Title Douluo, he was still a nine-ring Title Douluo powerhouse, someone who ranked among the strongest on the continent.
And Dugu Yan was Dugu Bo's only granddaughter. In terms of status, she was far above Yu Tianheng.
After all, Yu Yuanzhen had more than just Yu Tianheng as a grandson. Furthermore, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was a massive family; they could not possibly anger Dugu Bo for Yu Tianheng's sake.
Perhaps Yu Yuanzhen could kill Dugu Bo, but before dying, Dugu Bo could turn the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's territory into a poisonous domain that would not disperse for a hundred years.
Yet even though they had rushed over as quickly as possible, they had still failed to arrive in time.
The moment they arrived, they saw from afar the scene of Yu Tianheng suddenly attacking someone before being kicked flying.
"Captain Mu Ci, Miss Dugu, on behalf of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I offer both of you my sincerest apologies."
As soon as Yu Tianxin arrived, he bowed to Mu Ci and Dugu Yan, his attitude utterly impeccable.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's arrogance depended on who they were facing. If it had been some ordinary small clan, Yu Tianxin would not even have acknowledged them.
But these two were different. Both had Title Douluo backing them. They absolutely could not be offended.
Yu Yuanzhen of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was naturally powerful: a level ninety-five attack-type Title Douluo, titled Thunder, possessing the top-tier True Dragon Martial Soul, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
So long as Super Douluo did not intervene, Yu Yuanzhen could fight two opponents of the same rank at once and even win.
But behind Mu Ci stood not only Longevity Douluo Mu Changsheng, but also Spirit Hall's Spirit Kite Douluo.
Along with Poison Douluo Dugu Bo behind Dugu Yan, if all three acted together, no matter how formidable Yu Yuanzhen was, he could not ensure his clan's safety while facing the siege of three Title Douluo.
Following that line of thought, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan might even face the danger of annihilation.
Apology and Compensation
If Yu Tianxin had remained overbearing, this minor conflict might have escalated into a massive clash involving several Title Douluo.
As the foremost candidate to become the next clan leader and sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, how could Yu Tianxin be as brainless as Yu Tianheng?
"What, Yu Tianheng dared to attack my boyfriend in public, and your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan thinks a few casual words of apology are enough?"
After recovering from the sudden attack, Dugu Yan's fury surged. Because of her, the man she loved had been ambushed.
If not for the need to consider the consequences, she would have wanted to kill Yu Tianheng on the spot.
Others might fear the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but she, Dugu Yan, did not.
Especially now that, after Dugu Bo had been detoxified over the past two days, his body's longstanding deficiencies had been replenished and his Soul Power had reached level ninety-three.
Though Dugu Yan had only spoken one sentence in anger, the information it contained still startled everyone.
This was no small matter.
Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er, standing beside Mu Ci, both fixed their beautiful eyes on the man's face, while Shui Yue'er was unconcerned.
Mu Ci smiled apologetically at the two girls.
Shui Bing'er smiled gently, while Huo Wu's red lips unconsciously pouted. Her small hand silently reached for Mu Ci's waist and gave it a light pinch.
The surrounding spectators, meanwhile, were astonished that the grandchildren of the only two Title Douluo within the Heaven Dou Empire who did not belong to any sect had actually gotten together.
If so, with the two sides joining forces, a faction comparable to the Upper Three Sects would emerge immediately.
Yu Tianxin felt his scalp go numb. He had initially thought Yu Tianheng was harassing Dugu Yan, and Mu Ci had stepped in to help her out.
Then Yu Tianheng, humiliated and enraged, had attacked Mu Ci, only to be struck down on the spot.
If that were all, it would have been easy enough to handle. It would merely be a romantic dispute between a man and a woman; they could talk it out, with compensation offered for Yu Tianheng's attack on Mu Ci.
But if it involved stealing someone's girlfriend, that was another matter entirely.
"I am truly sorry. This matter is the fault of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Our apology will certainly not be mere words; compensation will be delivered to you both afterward."
Yu Tianxin bowed to Mu Ci once more.
Mu Ci brushed at the black scorch marks left by the lightning on his clothes and walked over to Yu Tianxin with a frown.
"I accept the apology, but I hope this will not happen a second time."
"You can take him away. I knew my limits. It only looks serious; his life isn't in danger."
Mu Ci pointed to Yu Tianheng, who lay in the distance as though he had lost all hope, still playing dead on the ground.
It had not been a major matter to begin with. His relationship with Dugu Yan had only just started, so it was understandable that Yu Tianheng did not know.
But if anything similar happened after today, it would not be something that could be settled with a simple apology and compensation.
Only after Mu Ci spoke did Yu Tianxin let out a long breath.
He knew that only when the person before him spoke could this matter be considered temporarily settled.
He signaled to his teammates with his eyes, and two people immediately walked over, lifted Yu Tianheng from the ground, and headed outside.
Seeing that the culprit had been taken away, Yu Tianxin turned and cupped his hands toward everyone. "Since the matter has been temporarily resolved, I won't remain here to disturb you all."
"As for the compensation, I will report it to the clan and ensure that both of you are satisfied."
With Mu Ci's nod of acknowledgment, Yu Tianxin led his remaining teammates toward Thunder Academy's dormitories.
He needed to inform his teacher, then immediately head to Heaven Dou City to find the clan elder stationed there and report the matter.
Seeing the people around them disperse, Mu Ci said to the girls, "Go sit in the pavilion and chat for a while. I'll find somewhere to change clothes."
The girls all nodded in understanding. Only Shui Yue'er, her pretty face flushed, said, "Brother-in-law, just change here. There isn't anyone else anyway."
Everyone knew what Shui Yue'er was thinking, and Shui Bing'er immediately shot her a glare.
Mu Ci smiled, reached out to pinch her soft, smooth cheek, and said with a laugh, "Go on. I'll be back soon."
Then, before Mu Ci's eyes, Dugu Yan took Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er's hands, smiled at him, and walked toward the pavilion.
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Yu Yuanzhen sat at the head of the main hall. Electric light flickered within his blue-purple dragon eyes, while his graying hair stood erect from the surging lightning Soul Power.
Looking at the several Spirit Douluo elders before him, whose expressions mirrored his own, he spoke in a low voice. "Tell me, what do you all think about this?"
As the clan leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he had to take responsibility for the entire family. Even though Yu Tianheng was his biological grandson, he could not show excessive favoritism in matters of principle.
Moreover, the news that had arrived today truly infuriated him.
Having lived for over a hundred years and become as shrewd as an old fox, how could he fail to see through Yu Tianheng's petty schemes?
Wasn't Yu Tianheng simply trying to surpass Yu Tianxin? Yet he had actually caused so much trouble.
He, Yu Yuanzhen, had been an outstanding man all his life. He truly had not expected to have so many disappointing descendants.
One Yu Xiaogang had caused the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to be suppressed by Spirit Hall for so many years.
And now there was Yu Tianheng, who had directly provoked two Title Douluo, perhaps even more.
Yu Yuanzhen truly did not know what to say.
"Big Brother, Tianheng was indeed too reckless today. He actually dared to attack Longevity Douluo's grandson in public. The impact is truly terrible."
"I suggest that Tianheng withdraw from Heaven Dou Royal Academy. He can go to any other academy, or perhaps to Thunder Academy to help Tianxin."
Yu Luomian sat below Yu Yuanzhen and spoke with a solemn expression.
But inwardly, Yu Luomian was practically blooming with joy. Who would have thought that in just a few days, the entire clan's momentum would shift?
Because of that little bit of Whale Rubber, Yu Tianxin had directly overshadowed Yu Tianheng.
And now Yu Tianheng had made such a brainless move, leaving him even less competitive.
It seemed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's next clan leader would emerge from his branch.
Although Yu Tianheng called him Second Grandfather as well, Yu Tianxin was, after all, his biological grandson.
Naturally, there was a difference between those close and those distant.
A joyous occasion indeed.
"Yu Luomian is right. Regarding today's matter, we must give both Longevity Douluo and Poison Douluo a proper explanation."
"Tianheng caused such a huge problem for the clan without saying a word, and now we have to clean up after him."
After Yu Luomian spoke, the other elders also began chiming in one after another.
Listening to the elders' discussion below, Yu Yuanzhen closed his eyes wearily.
Seeing this, Yu Luomian signaled with his eyes to those still speaking.
They looked at one another and gradually fell silent.
"Big Brother, what should we do now?"
Yu Luomian cautiously glanced at Yu Yuanzhen and asked in a low voice.
After all, this clan was still supported by Yu Yuanzhen. Even if Yu Tianxin possessed the talent and potential to become a Title Douluo, that would still be decades away.
"Do as you suggested. Tianxin handled things well today. Have someone deliver the proper compensation to them. As for Tianheng, have him withdraw from Heaven Dou Royal Academy for now."
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