At the Center of the Storm
Walking on the streets of Heaven Dou City, Ci Xue suddenly asked, "Xuehan, what does Yu Tianheng want with you? Judging from his expression, he seems quite angry with you."
Jun Xuehan put her hands behind her back and said, "He wanted to challenge me to another match, but I refused."
Upon hearing this, Ci Xue nodded slightly and said, "Do you want to have a match with me? Yu Tianheng, as one of the Twin Stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, should be a worthy opponent for you."
Hearing Ci Xue's words, Jun Xuehan chuckled and said, "Those who are defeated by me are never considered my opponents."
Jun Xuehan's voice sounded arrogant, but when paired with his calm words, it gave people a sense of entitlement.
Ci Xue glanced at Jun Xuehan with some surprise, but didn't say anything, just smiled.
In the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, patriarch Yu Yuanzhen looked at Yu Tianheng in front of him and asked, "We're betting the honor of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan on this contest. If we win, great. But if we lose, the honor and face of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will be completely destroyed in front of everyone. Do you think it's worth it?"
A resolute look appeared in Yu Tianheng's eyes as he said, "I will never lose. Six years Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, it was my carelessness. And at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it was unfair to both of us. This time, I will not make the same mistake again, and I will not lose."
Yu Yuanzhen looked at Yu Tianheng, suddenly smiled, and said, "Haha, Tian Heng, since you are so confident of victory, then go down and prepare. You don't need to worry about the rest."
Yu Tianheng's eyes lit up with joy. After bowing respectfully, he walked straight out.
Yu Yuanzhen tapped the armrest of his chair lightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes. He then got up and walked out of the hall to give instructions to his disciples.
Outside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, some disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were setting up a competition platform, while others were carrying invitations to different places.
Meanwhile, news that Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would challenge Jun Xuehan at the clan's gate three days later was also spreading rapidly throughout Heaven Dou City.
In just half a day, the news had spread throughout the streets and alleys of Heaven Dou City and to various forces. Of course, there were also people who didn't know, such as Jun Xuehan, who was practicing her spear in her mansion and knew nothing about what was happening outside.
In the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Xue Qinghe, having just finished attending the morning court session, returned to his palace. Looking at the news in his hand, he frowned slightly and said, "What is Ci Xue up to? Why has he made such a big fuss about this? Isn't this putting Xuehan in the eye of the storm?"
She Long emerged from the shadows and said, "Young Master, this matter doesn't seem to be a bad thing. Xuehan is already Soul Ancestor. Among the younger generation across the entire continent, there are very few who can rival him, and among them, Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is definitely not included."
Xue Qinghe's brows relaxed, and he slowly said, "Although it's not a bad thing, things have gotten a bit out of hand. Now, regardless of the outcome, Xuehan needs to go to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to fight. Otherwise, if Xuehan doesn't go when all the forces arrive in three days, he'll inevitably be branded as a coward and afraid of battle."
Qian Renxue had great confidence in Jun Xuehan's strength, but Jun Xuehan was currently injured. It was impossible for Jun Xuehan to fully recover in three days, and any unforeseen circumstances would be extremely disadvantageous for Jun Xuehan.
"The Heaven Dou Royal Academy's strength ceiling is just so-so. Yu Tianheng, as one of the best among them, is only a Soul Elder, while Xuehan is now a Soul Ancestor, and even a top-tier Soul Ancestor. There's no way she can lose." She Long chuckled. Jun Xuehan is not only a Soul Ancestor, but a Soul Ancestor who Exceeding Optimal Configuration.
"Let's talk about this when we get back tonight. I need to finish what I'm doing first." Qian Renxue shook her head slightly and didn't bring up the topic again.
She Long quietly retreated into the shadows without saying another word.
Inside the mansion, after finishing her spear practice, Jun Xuehan went straight back to her room to Meditative Cultivation, completely unaware of what was happening outside.
Night falls!
When Qian Renxue returned to her residence, she saw Ci Xue and asked directly, "Elder Ci Xue, what's going on outside? Why has it become such a big deal?"
A look of confusion and bewilderment appeared in Ci Xue's eyes. He had only gone out for breakfast with Jun Xuehan that morning and hadn't gone out since. So, like Jun Xuehan, he was completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world.
"Young Master, what is it?" Ci Xue asked, puzzled.
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's challenge to Xuehan has caused quite a stir, didn't you know?" Qian Renxue's brows furrowed slightly.
After thinking for a moment, Ci Xue Qian Renxue what happened that morning when Jun Xuehan met Yu Tianheng, and the situation that day.
"Tsk tsk, this Yu Tianheng is quite something. He doesn't even know his opponent's background, yet he dares to gamble the honor and reputation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan on winning. I wonder what kind of expression that kid Yu Tianheng will have when he sees the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring." She Long chuckled from the side, clearly having a high opinion of Jun Xuehan.
Qian Renxue rubbed her temples and asked softly, "Is Xuehan still cultivating?"
"Young Master, he is Meditative Cultivation in his room," Ci Xue said slowly, pointing to Jun Xuehan's room.
"Alright, I understand." Qian Renxue waved her hand gently to Ci Xue and She Long, then walked straight towards Jun Xuehan's room.
Upon arriving at the room, Qian Renxue pushed the door open and went inside. Jun Xuehan, who was sitting on the bed, immediately opened her eyes and looked towards the door after noticing someone enter.
"Sister Xue'er, you're back." Jun Xuehan said softly as she looked at Qian Renxue walking back.
"Well, I have something to tell you. Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has issued a challenge to you in three days at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's gate. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has also sent invitations to all the major powers in Heaven Dou City, so there will definitely be quite a few people there. Do you want to go and accept the challenge?" Qian Renxue asked softly.
"Making such a fuss just to compete with me? Yu Tianheng is quite determined." Jun Xuehan chuckled, but her voice was calm.