Blue Shark of the Demon Race, Golden-Banded Staff vs. Dragon Deity Claw (Two chapters in one)

Xiong Meng had not always been like this. Once, the bear had been innocent, timid, and even somewhat introverted. But ever since Yuanshi had chosen Xiong Meng as his mount, the bear had gradually changed, becoming increasingly arrogant and unruly, even feeling superior to the many beings whose strength and standing fell short of Xiong Meng's own.

Of course, this also had something to do with Gungun later taking control of the Heavenly Court, and Xiong Meng joining it as a High God to work for Gungun again. But Yuanshi's influence was still the main reason.

Yes, that was exactly it.

Lu Ya, Crown Prince of the Demon Race, naturally surpassed Xiong Meng in strength and status. But the present Lu Ya was merely a reincarnation, while Xiong Meng had Hou Yi's Sun-Shooting Divine Arrow in hand. That changed everything. You, Lu Ya, will become a stepping stone on my alternate identity Xiong Meng's path to shaking the Primordial World!

With that thought, Xiong Meng looked toward Lu Ya nearby, eyes blazing with fighting spirit. Yuan Lang of the Asura Race, who stood beside the bear as the opponent for this round, found that very strange. Brother, I'm your opponent! Why are you looking at him?

On the raised platform, after announcing the matchups, Wudang addressed the remaining sixteen contestants. "This round consists of one-on-one matches, so there will be no time set aside for rest or recovery. Please take your places in the arenas immediately and face your opponents. Is that acceptable?"

At Wudang's question, Lu Ya shook his head in the resting area, while Xiong Meng waved a paw to indicate there was no objection. Seeing this, the others tacitly agreed as well.

Wudang smiled faintly. "In that case, please begin. Perhaps we can determine the final victor