Douluo: I Get Stronger by Scamming Yu Xiaogang Chapter 30

Really, having a friend like Tianyu was such a blessing!

Zhu Zhuqing still wore her usual indifferent expression as she said lightly, "If there's a next time, I'll use less force."

Tang San smiled faintly and said nothing.

See a good deed through to the end; send the Buddha all the way to the west! Zhang Tianyu chuckled slyly to himself, though his face remained solemn. "A San is thin-skinned—yeah, right—so he's too embarrassed to explain. Let me explain for him."

Everyone immediately turned their eyes toward Zhang Tianyu. He said, "A San has an old problem. Maybe it's his constitution, maybe something else. He suddenly starts sneezing violently, tears and snot streaming down his face. I guess he's allergic to something."

Everyone was stunned.

Zhang Tianyu continued, "So A San wasn't crying because Zhu Zhuqing beat him up just now. Absolutely not. I saw him sneeze before Zhu Zhuqing even hit him, then he raised his hand to wipe his eyes. His Blue Silver Grass stopped attacking at that exact moment too."

Everyone began to think back carefully. It seemed... that really was what had happened.

Tang San's face was full of gratitude. At that moment, it was no longer just a warm current flowing through his heart—it felt like spring itself.

Having such a good friend as Zhang Tianyu made this life worthwhile! Tianyu was his lifelong brother!

"So that's what happened!" Everyone wore expressions of sudden realization.

Xiao Wu said, "Now that Tianyu mentions it, I remember. Back when we were at Nuoding Academy, A San really did have this happen a few times. He'd suddenly sneeze and tear up, then get beaten around without any ability to fight back."

"So I won unfairly?" Zhu Zhuqing frowned slightly.

"No, there was nothing unfair about your victory," Zhang Tianyu said.

Everyone froze.

"Because this is the battlefield," Zhang Tianyu said. "Anything can happen on a battlefield."

"Just because someone isn't feeling well, does that mean their opponent should go easy on them?"

"If it were you, Zhuqing, and you weren't feeling well, would you want your opponent to go easy on you?"

Zhu Zhuqing's expression sharpened. "Of course not! A battle is a battle. Whether I feel well or not, I either endure it or admit defeat. My opponent has no obligation to go easy on me, and I wouldn't want them to. A battle like that would be meaningless!"

"Exactly. Physical condition is also one of the many possibilities in battle and on the battlefield."

"I think so too," Tang San said gently. "So, Zhu Zhuqing, your victory over me was completely fair and honorable. There was nothing unfair about it. If this had been a fight to the death, the enemy would have been delighted. They would have taken advantage of my weakness to kill me."

Zhang Tianyu looked at Tang San, and the two exchanged a smile.

Zhu Zhuqing was relieved. Her brows relaxed, and she nodded.

Flender nodded in satisfaction. "It's very good that you have such awareness. This is what battle between soul masters is like."

Just then, the broadcast in the lounge sounded:

"Next is the two-on-two team battle! Team [War Spirit Heavenly Dance] and Team [Aurora], please proceed to Arena No. 7 in the team battle area and prepare!"

Xiao Wu perked up. "Tianyu, it's our turn!"

Zhang Tianyu nodded. "Come on. Let's go see what our opponents are like today!"

"Let's all go watch!" Flender and the others were also energized. Everyone had finished their individual matches and had time now, so they all headed beneath the team battle arena together.

"Your team is called [War Spirit Heavenly Dance]? Wow, that's such a nice name! Who came up with it?" Ning Rongrong asked Xiao Wu.

"Nice, right?" Xiao Wu said proudly. "Tianyu came up with it."

Ning Rongrong pursed her lips slightly. Why did she suddenly feel a little sour inside?

Arena No. 7 for the team battle.

The host had long since prepared himself. Holding a microphone, he shouted, "Now, please welcome both teams!"

"First up, Team [Aurora]!"

The information of the two contestants appeared on the large screen behind him:

They were twin brothers. The older brother was Sun Tian, and the younger was Sun Shan. Both had awakened the Heavenly Eye Beast Martial Soul, a light-attribute Beast Spirit.

The good news was that both of them were only level thirty-one, far below Zhang Tianyu's level thirty-eight.

"But the bad news is that these two definitely have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. At the very least, they have a combination skill," Flender said with a frown.

Dai Mubai immediately looked worried.

No one understood the power of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill better than he did.

The others also revealed worried expressions, especially Ning Rongrong. She seemed to have already seen Zhang Tianyu and Xiao Wu being knocked to the ground by their opponents.

The brothers stepped onto the stage amid the audience's applause.

They both looked rather ordinary, the sort who would disappear into a crowd.

"Next is another newcomer team, [War Spirit Heavenly Dance]!"

Zhang Tianyu and Xiao Wu's information appeared on the large screen.

However, both of them wore masks in the image.

"Look! This one is called Zhang Tianyu too!"

"Yeah! Isn't he the one who instantly defeated an opponent of the same level in the individual match earlier?"

"It looks like him! Same mask, same clothes!"

"Damn, that's impressive! He came straight to the team battle after finishing his individual match. Awesome!"

"That's nothing. Look at his teammate!"

Only then did the audience notice that Zhang Tianyu's teammate, Xiao Wu, was merely a level twenty-nine Soul Grandmaster!

"What? A Soul Grandmaster who hasn't even reached level thirty is teaming up with a Soul Elder?"

"Damn! Is this power-leveling a rich client?"

"Talented people really are different!"

"While we're still thinking about how to beat our opponents, he's already started carrying a rich client!"

"Impressive, impressive! Let's see how he fights!"

The Aurora Brothers noticed this as well, and the two exchanged a glance.

Now, wasn't it obvious who they should attack first?

They would join forces to take out the level twenty-nine girl first, then join forces to take out the level thirty-eight one!

Any idiot knew that was how they should fight.

The host remained professional and said nothing about the difference in levels. He merely raised the microphone and swept his hand grandly.

"Both teams participating in today's match are newcomers. Which team will claim their first victory at this Battle Soul Arena? Let us wait and see! Now, the match begins!"

Whoosh!

The Aurora Brothers instantly completed their Martial Soul Possession. The Heavenly Eye Beast was a plump, one-eyed soul beast. After their Martial Soul Possession, the two immediately turned into chubby little fat guys similar to Ma Hongjun.

Their eyes did not turn into single eyes, though. Instead, like Erlang Shen, they grew an extra eye on their foreheads.

Damn, I'm not even a monkey. Why do I have to fight Erlang Shen too? And the absurd part is, I have to fight two Erlang Shens at once? Zhang Tianyu complained inwardly.

"And they're married Erlang Shens," the system added.

Hahaha, married life got too comfortable, so they got fat? What a solid stab to the heart!

Zhang Tianyu raised both hands and summoned his Martial Soul, Huangquan. His hair instantly turned white and fluttered in the wind.

Xiao Wu also completed her possession, two adorable rabbit ears popping up from her head.

"I'll test them first!" Xiao Wu said, rubbing her fists together eagerly.

"One each," Zhang Tianyu said.

He would never let Xiao Wu face two level thirty-one Soul Elders at once. That would be sending her to her death.

He would first let Xiao Wu try fighting one Soul Elder.

Still, Xiao Wu should have no problem fighting a Soul Elder one-on-one, especially a male Soul Elder like this.

Seeing Xiao Wu charge forward on her own initiative, the Aurora Brothers sneered.

The third eye on older brother Sun Tian's forehead closed as his first Soul Ring lit up. Then it snapped open!

A blinding beam shot from his third eye!

It was incredibly fast!

Xiao Wu was startled, but her reactions were quick enough, and her body was flexible enough, that she still dodged it rather easily.

"Not bad!"

"This girl has some skills!"

"She doesn't seem like just some rich client!"

"To dodge my Heavenly Eye Beam—impressive. This little girl isn't an ordinary Soul Grandmaster!" Sun Tian said in a deep voice.

Before Sun Shan could speak, a black streak came roaring in like black lightning. Before anyone could react, it pressed against Sun Shan's neck.

The sharp blade had already cut through the skin on Sun Shan's neck, and a thin line of blood trickled out.

Sun Shan was terrified stiff. The cold, sinister aura of Huangquan made his entire body tremble. He did not dare move at all!

Everyone present was dumbfounded!

"Amazing!" the host exclaimed. "Contestant Zhang Tianyu of Team War Spirit Heavenly Dance is simply incredible! That sword was terrifyingly fast—there was no time to react at all!"

"Contestant Sun Shan has already lost! If this were a fight to the death, Contestant Sun Shan would have already been separated from his head!"

The Aurora Brothers were both stunned. Sun Tian looked at Zhang Tianyu, his eyes full of unwillingness!

At that moment, Zhang Tianyu beckoned and recalled Huangquan.

Everyone was confused by this once again.

"I haven't conceded or left the stage yet, and you're already withdrawing your Martial Soul?" Sun Shan asked coldly.

Zhang Tianyu smiled calmly. "I'll give you a chance. A chance to use your Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

The entire arena was shocked!

Arrogant!

This kid was unbelievably arrogant!

Flender frowned. "Who's going to slap this kid awake? Showing off isn't supposed to be done like this! He's already won, so he should quit while he's ahead. Why put on such airs? If he can't withstand their fusion skill later, this expert will become a joke!"

No one said anything.

Xiao Wu looked at Zhang Tianyu. "Tianyu..."

Zhang Tianyu raised a hand to stop her, then said to the Aurora Brothers, "Come on. Don't make me wait too long."

"Fine! You asked for this!"

"Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Aurora Heavenly Eye!"

The Aurora Brothers abruptly raised their heads toward the dome. The third eyes on their foreheads shot out two dazzling, thick beams of light. The beams fused in midair, exploded with a boom, and transformed into a massive single eye!

The eye opened, gleaming with savage light as it locked onto Zhang Tianyu. In the next second—

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Countless thick auroras shot from the giant eye, locking onto Zhang Tianyu as they blasted toward him!

The first few auroras were slightly off target and struck the arena, blasting smoking craters into the stage!

"What terrifying power!" Everyone was shocked!

"This brat finally knows how formidable they are, right? Serves you right for showing off!" Flender scolded, somewhat exasperated. "If you can't handle it, hurry up and concede!"

Everyone widened their eyes as they watched. Then, in the next instant, they nearly dropped their jaws!

There was no fear in Zhang Tianyu's eyes. He raised a hand and pointed. Huangquan silently flew out, and like a paddle striking a ball, it slapped one of the incoming auroras—