Qian Daoliu: Second Brother, You Lost. Give Him a Scale

"How is this possible?"

Second Worship's rough, heavy voice came from the mouth of the giant Golden Crocodile apparition, his shock plain in his tone.

Wounds healing in an instant-the strongest healing Soul Master in the world couldn't do that!

But Yan had done it. No, rather, the girl with the yellow twin-tails had done it just now...

What on earth were these human figures that resembled Martial Soul forms? Golden Crocodile was utterly baffled.

Qian Daoliu also looked questioningly at the other Worships, only to find the same bewilderment on their faces.

"Second Worship really is formidable. He managed to injure Yan even with a shield on him. With my strength, I could only just break that Crystallize shield."

Ling Yuan couldn't help commenting from the crowd.

Hearing that, Bibi Dong immediately turned a sharp gaze on her and asked, "Crystallize shield?"

Ling Yuan explained, "Yes. Just touching that red crystal creates a shield around you. It can withstand one attack from a Titled Douluo using their Martial Soul Avatar."

"How do you know so much about it?"

Bibi Dong looked at Ling Yuan, her beautiful eyes narrowing.

Ling Yuan was at a loss for words. She silently slipped around to Chrysanthemum Douluo's other side and signaled for him to answer.

Bibi Dong's presence was terrifying, and Ling Yuan still felt guilty about not going back to report in time.

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked timidly at Bibi Dong. "Your Holiness the Pope, Yan's abilities... were indeed all gifts from the person who set up the opera stage."

"In my opinion, he truly is a special god."

Bibi Dong fell silent.

This time, however unwilling she was to admit it, she had to.

For no other reason than the fact that Yan had fought Second Worship until now without falling into a disadvantage. That alone was enough to show that the opera performer was truly extraordinary.

"Take me there tomorrow. You two will personally lead the way."

Bibi Dong spoke in a grave voice.

Ling Yuan and Yue Guan immediately replied, "Yes."

"Your Holiness, can the two of us go too...? N-no other reason. We're afraid that person might have a trick up his sleeve! So please allow us to accompany and protect you!"

Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard exchanged a glance and hurriedly made their request to Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong snorted. "You two clearly have your eyes on those abilities. You make it sound so noble."

Ghost Leopard and Demon Bear gave awkward smiles.

Have our eyes on them? Who wouldn't? Your Holiness the Pope, just ask yourself if you don't want them too.

Of course, there was no way the two brothers could say that aloud.

Ghost Douluo thought for a moment, then said, "But those abilities aren't actually obtained for free. You have to pay Soul Power..."

"Hmm?"

Bibi Dong was somewhat surprised. "There's such a thing?"

Only then did she notice that the Soul Power she sensed from Ghost Douluo and Ling Yuan, as well as from Yan up ahead, had changed.

Well, well...

So these fellows have all exchanged Soul Power for those abilities already!

Bibi Dong was astonished by her discovery.

But the mere fact that the opera performer could "deprive Soul Masters of their Soul Power" was already enough for her to consider him extraordinary.

"Once Yan is finished here, I'll settle today's account with you two!"

Bibi Dong glared at Ling Yuan and Yue Guan.

The two felt guilty and didn't dare speak.

At that moment.

Yan, standing up ahead, looked a little more grave now that his body had recovered.

He hadn't expected Second Worship to be so powerful. The shield hadn't managed to stop the attack.

But that also made Yan all the more determined to quickly raise his character's level.

If defense was no use, he'd attack. Besides, he couldn't pull off a scale just by defending!

The massive Golden Crocodile apparition approached again, the ground trembling with every step it took.

Yan switched his active character back to Arataki Itto.

"Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil!"

[Arataki Itto - Elemental Burst - Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil]

The oni youth with two horns on his head let out a hearty laugh. Swinging the enchanted spiked club in his hand, he spun around and struck a sunny, handsome pose.

After the image vanished, the giant spiked club, glowing yellow from its enchantment, appeared in Yan's hand.

"Roar!!"

The Golden Crocodile True Body let out a roar. Empowered by the eighth Soul Skill, Bloodthirsty Berserk Crocodile, it charged Yan again, bringing a huge golden claw down at him.

"Ha!"

Yan bellowed and swung the enchanted weapon upward!

"Boom!"

Claw and spiked club collided with a tremendous crash. Everyone's eyes widened, while the onlookers eating melons on the right hurriedly dodged aside.

Yan had actually broken off one of Golden Crocodile's claws, sending it flying toward them!

"Holy shit!! Yan, you're fucking awesome!!"

Xie Yue cried out excitedly, only for Hu Liena to hastily clamp a hand over his mouth the next moment.

"Stop shouting! Do you want to die?!"

The massive Golden Crocodile apparition staggered backward, its true body nearly dispelled.

Gripping the enchanted weapon in both hands, Yan continued charging forward.

"Roar!!"

The Golden Crocodile True Body roared and, unwilling to yield, lashed out with a gigantic palm. But the force of Yan's club far surpassed it. Geo light burst forth, driving the Golden Crocodile True Body back step by step!

Just then, the ninth Soul Ring on Golden Crocodile lit up!

It was a red Soul Ring! A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring!

"Enough."

But before Second Worship could unleash his Soul Skill, Qian Daoliu suddenly spoke from behind him, stopping him.

Second Worship's Martial Soul Avatar dissipated, returning him to his original form. He panted heavily, staring intently at Yan in front of him, his eyes full of shock.

Qian Daoliu wasn't protecting Yan; he was looking out for Second Worship's reputation.

Second Worship's true body had been on the verge of dissipating, and even if he unleashed his ninth Soul Skill, he would still lose.

After all, his opponent looked as though he hadn't expended anything at all...

That proved that using those abilities of his didn't cost him anything.

If the fight continued, Second Worship's defeat would only be uglier. With so many people watching, that would be bad for his reputation and would also affect the Worship Hall's standing within Spirit Hall.

Qian Daoliu said gravely, "Second Brother, you lost. Give him a scale."

In front of so many people, Second Worship had no choice, even if he couldn't save face.

He used Martial Soul Possession, removed one of the scales that appeared on his arm, and tossed it to Yan.

Yan caught it and said happily, "How generous of you, Second Worship!"

That puzzled Golden Crocodile. "Why do I get the feeling you're happier about getting the scale than you are about beating me?"

Yan laughed. "Because I'm the first one to get an ascension material! Haha!"

His baffling words left everyone confused.

"Damn it, I just realized Yan really is the first of us to get an ascension material."

Ling Yuan spoke with envy.

Then Yue Guan said, "Whoa, look at Arataki Itto's level!"

"He's level five! Second Worship leans toward Geo, and fighting him actually raised Yan's Arataki Itto to level five too!"

Everyone present was utterly bewildered by the conversation between Yan, Ling Yuan, and Yue Guan.

What on earth were those three talking about?

P.S. There'll be another update later.