Exhibition Match (1) (Seeking Collection and Follow-up Reads)

"Third match, Elephant Armor Clan, Huyan Li! Versus, Blazing Fire Academy, Huo Wushuang!"

Following the announcer's declaration, Huo Wushuang and Huyan Li stepped onto the competition arena.

Though neither was particularly old, the gazes they exchanged were filled with intense fighting spirit.

Seeing that both had taken their positions on the field, the referee announced.

"Battle! Begin!"

At the referee's command, the two completed their Martial Soul Possession in the blink of an eye.

"Single-Horned Fire Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul Possession!"

"First Soul Skill, Burning Extinction Dragon Flame!"

As the soul skill was unleashed, flames erupted from the maw of the martial soul phantom, attempting to encircle Huyan Li.

However, seeing this, Huyan Li reacted with lightning speed, activating his own soul skill.

"Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul Possession!"

"First Soul Skill, Copper Wall and Iron Bastion!"

With the activation of the skill, a metallic luster coated Huyan Li's skin.

Without a moment's hesitation, he charged straight through the ring of fire surrounding him.

Seeing that Huyan Li had only sustained superficial flames on his skin without suffering any real damage, Huo Wushuang chose to retreat.

As he ran, he continued to unleash his first soul skill, attempting to obstruct Huyan Li's line of sight.

Watching the child's play unfolding below, Yu Tianshuo felt a sense of boredom.

He stroked Na'er's head as she sat in his lap, his mind drifting toward his future sixth and seventh soul rings.

He had found the Wind Dragon King's pocket dimension for his fifth soul ring by following Na'er's lead.

Although the entity had initially reacted like the Earth Dragon King—first with shock, then with blind rage—Yu Tianshuo was strong enough this time to withstand the first wave of attacks before slapping the fellow into a state of calm.

In the end, after Na'er negotiated and explained their plans, the Wind Dragon King reluctantly agreed.

As for now, that dragon and the Fire Dragon King spent their days staring each other down within Yu Tianshuo's sea of consciousness, occasionally pleading on behalf of the Earth Dragon King and Ice Dragon King, though Yu Tianshuo refused to release them without sufficient compensation.

Regarding his sixth and seventh soul rings, Yu Tianshuo had intended to target the Mountain Dragon King and another dragon king, but he suddenly recalled that the Heart of the Dragon God resided within the dragon graveyard where the Mountain Dragon King lay. If Gu Yue and Na'er found out about that, they might turn hostile the moment they got their hands on it.

Thus, he had set his sights on the Dark Dragon King and the Radiant Dragon King instead.

The only headache was that Di Tian was a descendant of those two; if that fellow found out, it would be a massive nuisance.

Lost in these thoughts, he failed to notice Na'er stealing glances at him every now and then.

As for what Na'er was thinking.

Hehe, he's petting my head again, so happy!

Na'er's little feet dangled in the air, swaying back and forth.

Yu Tianshuo remained lost in his own world.

Time slipped away just like that.

Until the names of the participants in the next match caught Yu Tianshuo's attention.

He heard the referee shouting the names of the next pair from the arena.

"Fifth match! Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianheng! Versus, Skywater Academy, Shui Bing'er!"

Hearing the name of his dear 'little brother,' a wicked smirk curled Yu Tianshuo's lips.

Watching Yu Tianheng walk onto the stage, Yu Tianshuo began to contemplate how to mess with the guy.

Na'er seemed to sense his mood, turning her head to ask, "Does Brother Tianshuo dislike the person down there?"

Caught off guard by Na'er's question, he paused, but then smiled and patted her head.

"Is it that obvious? I thought I was being quite subtle."

Na'er simply shook her head and replied, "Na'er can feel it, just like when Sister Yanyan asked Brother if you were lying about being in your room last night. Na'er can sort of tell."

Hearing this, Yu Tianshuo didn't break into a cold sweat, but his smile faltered.

He wouldn't even bother questioning why Na'er called Yanyan 'sister'—he had wanted to ask that earlier.

How did they know Qian Renxue had spent the night in his room?

(Hidden in the shadows, Snake Lance and Pufferfish both sneezed in unison.)

Seeing Na'er about to ask what they had been doing last night, Yu Tianshuo had a flash of inspiration and changed the subject.

"Let's not talk about that. Na'er, why don't you go and teach that guy I dislike a lesson?"

Yu Tianshuo didn't want to step down and beat up his own idiot brother; after all, a four-ringed soul master bullying a one-ringed one was beneath him, and it was still during the tournament—it would be even more embarrassing if so many people saw it.

But Na'er going up was a different story.

Ever since Na'er moved into the house, she would learn a few tricks from Dugu Bo besides playing, and after obtaining her spirit ring, she didn't even bother to pretend anymore.

She condensed one herself right during training, which left both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yuan, who had been educated by Yu Tianshuo on how spirit beasts were obtained, feeling exceptionally speechless.

She really didn't even bother to put on an act.

However, the two didn't say anything, though later Dugu Bo came to ask Yu Tianshuo why he, a Title Douluo, hadn't been able to tell that Na'er was a spirit beast; even Yu Tianshuo didn't know how to explain it.

After listening to Yu Tianshuo's words, Na'er nodded. She jumped down from Yu Tianshuo's lap, walked over to Qian Renxue's side, and said something to her. Qian Renxue nodded in response, then turned her head to glance at Yu Tianshuo, revealing a strange smile.

Although he didn't know what that smile meant, it still gave Yu Tianshuo a bit of a chill.

He saw Qian Renxue beckon an attendant over, and after speaking with them, she cast a peculiar look at Yu Tianshuo before walking away without saying a word.

Just as a few more matches passed after Yu Tianheng and Shui Bing'er finished their bout.

During the second round, the referee suddenly announced.

"We have just received notification that in this round of the competition, Na'er, the disciple of His Excellency Dugu, will join the sparring."

"There is one more point..."

The referee looked a bit dazed as he read the next line, but he steeled himself and spoke it out.

"The other point is that His Excellency Dugu's second disciple, Tianshuo, will hold an exhibition match against everyone present."

"Mr. Tianshuo has stated that as long as you wish to come, he accepts any challenger..."

At this point, even the referee's tone carried a tremor.

"Including Title Douluo!!!"

In an instant, the entire arena was shocked!

Even Emperor Xue Ye, who had been watching all this with a smile, nearly pulled out his own beard.

Dugu Bo was not surprised; after all, whatever his disciple did, he considered it a minor affair.

As for Dugu Yuan.

"Wuwuwu, Yanyan would actually rather look for the Crown Prince than me, wuwuwu, there is no justice in this world."

Even the person involved, Yu Tianshuo, was a bit stunned; he stared blankly at Qian Renxue.

His eyes conveyed only one message.

No? Sister, what are you doing?