Yan vs. Golden Crocodile! Fight Club Legend, Arataki Kesagiri Charged Attack! [Please support the release]

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Spirit Hall was anything but peaceful that night.

As word of one matter spread, nearly everyone put aside what they were doing.

Yan, a young Soul Master of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation, was actually going to challenge the Second Worship in public!

And who was the Second Worship?

He was said to be 150 years old, the most senior veteran in Spirit Hall and older even than the Great Enshrined!

His Martial Soul was the Golden Crocodile King, one of the top Beast Martial Souls.

Not only was he a Super Douluo with level 98 Soul Power, but his ninth Soul Ring was an astonishing Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring!

Throughout Spirit Hall, even Qian Daoliu had to show him some respect. No one dared provoke him.

Yet tonight, Yan, a mere level 50 Soul King, was going to challenge the Second Worship?

It sounded shocking, but as more and more people heard about it, they gradually realized it was true.

"You're not going to stop him, and you even dragged the two of us over to watch? His Holiness the Pope will be furious, won't she?"

The two elders, Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard, felt a little uneasy.

But Yue Guan and Ling Yuan insisted on dragging them along to watch, smiling inscrutably the whole time. They wouldn't say what had happened, no matter how they were asked.

Ghost Leopard suddenly remembered. "Old Ju, didn't you go teach that person who set up the stage in the city a lesson today? How did it go?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled. "You've hit the nail right on the head. Yan's challenge to the Second Worship has something to do with that person, but I'll keep you in suspense for now."

"Hey, you're keeping us in suspense? Why are you being so secretive with your brothers?"

Demon Bear gave Chrysanthemum Douluo a hard slap on the backside. The sight of the two men acting so intimately made Ling Yuan roll her eyes.

Ghost Leopard was still uneasy. "Say, how about we stay out of this? We're done for if His Holiness the Pope catches us watching."

Ling Yuan said, "Look around. Are we the only ones here to watch?"

The group looked around and were genuinely startled.

Good grief. In the brightly lit Spirit Hall, curious onlookers were all heading toward the Worship Hall.

"These people really don't give a damn how big the fuss gets, as long as there's a show to watch."

"Still, after tonight, Yan will definitely be famous, whether he lives or dies."

Hearing that, Hu Liena frowned even harder and said anxiously, "Elders, stop talking. Let's hurry over there!"

"Yes, hurry, hurry! We won't get a good spot to watch if we're late!"

"..."

Large crowds arrived outside the Worship Hall.

Looking at the sacred, towering palace, many couldn't help feeling a sense of awe.

The Worship Hall was the heart of Spirit Hall.

It was a place even Pope Bibi Dong didn't dare enter or leave as she pleased.

Inside were six of the world's foremost Super Douluo and a Limit Douluo who stood at the pinnacle of the continent.

Just looking at the palace was enough to make many afraid to get too close, for fear of disturbing the beings within.

Demon Bear Douluo said, "Damn it, my legs turn to jelly whenever I see the Worship Hall. I have to say, that kid Yan is a real man."

Ghost Leopard said, "He'll be a piece of jerky soon."

Hearing the two elders' teasing, Hu Liena grew even more anxious. She quietly slipped away, pushing through the crowd of onlookers to look for her brother and Yan.

Before long, she finally found Xie Yue in the crowd.

"Brother!"

Hu Liena called out softly and hurried over to Xie Yue.

"Where's Yan?"

"Over there..."

Xie Yue helplessly gestured with his eyes. Hu Liena followed his gaze, and her heart sank like dead ashes.

At the center of a crowd of nearly a hundred onlookers, Yan had already walked out in front of the Worship Hall.

The holy light of the Six-Winged Angel shone over the area, illuminating the place where Yan stood.

At that moment, no one laughed at Yan. They felt only admiration for him.

"Good luck, Yan! I'll burn paper offerings for you next year!"

Someone in the crowd suddenly called out in a low voice, driving Hu Liena and Xie Yue deeper into despair.

Xie Yue said, "There's nothing we can do. We can only leave him to pray for his own good fortune."

Just then, a startled cry came from nearby.

"His Holiness the Pope is here!"

"Heavens! Even His Holiness the Pope has come to watch!"

"Shut up! Haven't things gotten big enough for you?"

The bustling crowd parted.

Bibi Dong walked in with a stern expression. Her crystal scepter struck the ground, and the sound silenced everyone.

They finally understood that today's affair had truly blown up.

Inside the Worship Hall.

Qian Daoliu, seated upright in the foremost seat, slowly opened his eyes.

"It seems quite lively outside."

His voice was as deep as a great bell, its tones reverberating throughout the Worship Hall for a long time.

The Seventh Worship, Demon Subduing Douluo, rose to his feet. "Big brother, shall I go out and take a look?"

Qian Daoliu closed his eyes. "Mm."

But before Demon Subduing Douluo could leave, a voice rang out from outside the hall.

"I! Yan! Request a challenge against the Second Worship!"

At that instant.

The Great Enshrined, Qian Daoliu.

The Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo.

And the other four Worships all opened their eyes almost at the same time.

Qian Daoliu suddenly chuckled.

He turned to look beside him. "Second brother, what do you think?"

Golden Crocodile calmly closed his eyes. "His courage is commendable."

The Fifth Worship, Light Feather Douluo, looked even younger than Yan, but he was a genuine Super Douluo. Now he spoke with a hint of jest. "Second brother, give the young man a chance."

Azure Luan Douluo smiled as well. "Interesting."

"Second brother, Bibi Dong is here too. Who knows what medicine that woman is selling in her gourd? Aren't you going to do her the courtesy?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo finally opened his eyes and looked first at Qian Daoliu.

The latter gave a slight nod.

Having received the signal, Golden Crocodile Douluo rose, his burly frame like a mountain.

"Then this old man will go out and take a look."

Outside the hall, Bibi Dong frowned. She was about to speak, but Yan beat her to it.

At that moment, no one knew what was happening inside the Worship Hall, but those within had certainly heard Yan's challenge.

After much thought, Bibi Dong prepared to step forward and take Yan away by force, but just then, the doors of the Worship Hall suddenly opened.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's burly figure emerged.

For a moment, the place fell so silent that not even a sparrow could be heard.

Golden Crocodile said calmly, "Bibi Dong, backing down at the last moment isn't like you. Since that child has issued a challenge, I'll accept it."

Bibi Dong frowned and said sternly, "It has nothing to do with me. I only just learned about it myself."

Golden Crocodile gave a cold laugh and paid her no heed.

He descended the steps, his strides heavy and forceful. Looking at the mountain-like figure before him, Yan clenched his fists.

At that moment.

He chose to believe in Shen Luo.

To believe in Xiangling.

To believe in Gorou.

To believe in Barbara.

To believe in Arataki Itto!

"I'm counting on you, Arataki Itto."

Yan murmured under his breath, then said, "Second Worship, since you've accepted my challenge, let's begin right away."

Golden Crocodile Douluo wasted no words either. Without even revealing his Martial Soul, he raised a hand, and his First Soul Ring flashed.

"First Soul Skill, Golden Scale Thrust."

A triangular golden scale shot toward Yan. The surging Soul Power fluctuations silenced everyone.

In the crowd, Xie Yue immediately grabbed Hu Liena as she tried to rush forward, while Bibi Dong tightened her grip on her scepter, unable to look directly.

Inside the hall, Qian Daoliu closed his eyes.

He said calmly, "It's over."

Yan could never withstand Golden Crocodile Douluo's First Soul Skill, just as an ant could never shake a mountain.

Watching the golden scale shoot toward him, Yan shouted:

"Fight Club Legend, Arataki Kesagiri charged attack!"

"Arataki Itto!!!"

[Arataki Itto - charged attack]

Yan held an enchanted, oversized spiked club. A Geo light flashed, and with a "Clang!" he effortlessly knocked the incoming golden scale back.

"Boom!"

The spiked club slammed into the ground.

And above Yan's body, Arataki Itto's towering, illusory figure stood in imposing splendor.

"Arataki 'The One and Oni' Itto is here! Who dares act out of line!"

For some reason, the Oni youth's hearty voice gave people a solid sense of security.