NOVEL NEXT Chapter 259: "Yanzi, keep it up. I'll rely on you to protect me in the future!"
"No, your grandfather saw it clearly..."
Yu Tianheng ultimately didn't voice these words. He feared that if he did, he might not live to see tomorrow.
"I will!"
As if making a firm decision, Yu Tianheng nodded heavily and then walked toward the arena.
He knew that his position as the captain of the first-place team was in name only.
Such glory shouldn't be his to bear.
But sometimes, life forces you into situations beyond your control...
"In front of the world, I must maintain the demeanor of the prodigy of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. I must be confident!"
Originally, Yu Tianheng had been somewhat troubled, but as he thought this, a professional smile immediately appeared on his face, and he walked toward Zhongli.
"Strange, why isn't Dugu Yan the one going up?"
There were whispers among the audience.
Though the voices were soft, they were numerous, creating a low hum of chatter.
Hearing this, Yu Tianheng clenched his fists but said nothing.
Having a girlfriend who was stronger than him was a great shame for a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
But what could he do?
He had trained desperately, yet he still couldn't catch up to Dugu Yan's progress. He even had to cheerfully tell her, "Yanzi, keep it up. I'll rely on you to protect me in the future!"
Only heaven knew how much such words hurt a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, who was steeped in traditional masculinity.
Yu Xiaogang, too, was a man of traditional masculinity. Though he wasn't strong, he could still live off the strength of others.
This was a tradition of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Though the distance to the arena was only two hundred meters, Yu Tianheng felt as if he had lived through half his life.
In the shadows, Dugu Bo shook his head upon seeing this.
Yu Tianheng was not fit for great responsibility!
When things went smoothly, he was fine.
But when faced with even slight adversity, his mentality easily faltered.
This was evident from the scene after Yu Tianheng and his team's first defeat against the Shrek team.
"Yanzi, if it really comes to that, don't blame your grandfather."
"Yu Tianheng is not the right match for you."
Dugu Bo murmured to himself, then closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
Because of Zhongli, Dugu Bo's fate had diverged from the original timeline.
Now, his soul power had already reached level 95!
Just one level away from stepping into the realm of a Super Douluo.
Yu Yuanzhen was also level 95. In a one-on-one fight, Dugu Bo might not be Yu Yuanzhen's match, but if he wanted to leave, Yu Yuanzhen absolutely couldn't stop him.
"All of this was brought to me by Lord Martial God!"
Giving away the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well didn't pain Dugu Bo; in fact, he felt somewhat fortunate.
Zhongli's strength was well-known. He hadn't seized the well by force and had even cured Dugu Bo's illness.
Moreover, when Dugu Bo offered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Zhongli had repeatedly refused.
In the end, Dugu Bo had to threaten that if Zhongli didn't accept it, he would destroy the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!
Only then did Dugu Bo witness the most terrifying scene of his life!
On the arena, Yu Tianheng had already approached Zhongli, his expression filled with respect.
After all, there were very few people in the entire Douluo Continent that his grandfather, Yu Yuanzhen, dared not offend.
Coincidentally, Lord Martial God was the one person Yu Yuanzhen dared not offend the most, no exceptions!
Offending the Spirit Hall might allow one to escape and survive.
But offending the Body Sect and the Martial God Douluo? The consequences were unimaginable!
Though no one had tried, because no one dared!
After all, the mountain opposite the Heaven Dou Royal Academy had been crushed by this man's bare hands!
"Only the most awe-inspiring thunder can shatter the heaviest darkness."
With that one move by Zhongli, no one dared to plot against the Body Sect as long as he lived!
This was deterrence.
Zhongli glanced at Yu Tianheng a couple of times but said nothing.
He directly took out an ancient-looking box from his storage soul tool, gave it a slight shake with his right hand, and the box opened automatically.
As the box opened, a surge of soul power rippled across the arena, and the light from the soul bone illuminated the stage.
A five to six thousand-year left leg soul bone, even for a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan like Yu Tianheng, it was momentarily stunning.
Fortunately, he restrained his greed, bowed to Zhongli, and then accepted the box from his hands.
"Thank you, Lord Martial God. On behalf of the Heaven Dou Royal Two, I express our gratitude for your reward!"
Yu Tianheng's words were sincere.
He knew that the recipient of this soul bone would only be one of two people.
Either him or Dugu Yan...
"This is what you deserve. Keep working hard in your training!"
Zhongli patted Yu Tianheng on the shoulder, then, with a flash, reappeared in the VIP seats.
He waved to Paimon.
"Paimon, let's go eat."
"Alright, wait for me!"
The two of them left the arena one after the other.
After Zhongli left, Yu Tianheng returned to the team with the soul bone.
"Captain, quick, take it out and let us have a look!"
Yu Feng said with curiosity, looking somewhat impatient.
How could he not be? This was a soul bone!
Even though he knew he wouldn't get it, he still longed to see it.
Every member of the Imperial Dou Team Two, whether regular or substitute, came from major factions.
But a treasure like a soul bone was still far beyond their reach.
The team members panted heavily, exchanged glances, and finally shook their heads.
It wasn't that they didn't want to fight for it; it was just that they couldn't compete.
Captain Yu Tianheng was backed by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Vice-captain Dugu Yan's grandfather was also a Title Douluo.
For the others, trying to compete for this soul bone was basically impossible.
"Brothers, this soul bone..."
Yu Tianheng didn't waste words. He directly took out the soul bone and displayed it openly in front of everyone.
Those who could defeat them would have to consider their backgrounds.
Those who couldn't defeat them wouldn't dare to snatch it.
After taking out the soul bone, Yu Tianheng hesitated.
Everyone has selfish desires.
This five to six thousand-year left leg soul bone was a rare treasure.
Even Yu Tianheng was deeply tempted.
His biggest "competitor" wasn't his so-called brothers, but his girlfriend, Dugu Yan!
The former captain of Team Two glanced at Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, then at his own subordinates, and finally gave up any inappropriate thoughts.
"I don't want it. I just want to touch it, to feel the allure of a soul bone."
Since he couldn't have it, he at least wanted to experience what it felt like.
A thousand-year soul bone wasn't some common item. This was the first time he had seen an unabsorbed soul bone.
"Here..."
Yu Tianheng wasn't afraid of what the other might do. In such a setting, if he went back on his word, even his family would deal with him.
"We don't want it either. We just want to touch it..."
Before Yu Tianheng could look at Dugu Yan, she spoke first: "Tianheng, I already have a ten-thousand-year head soul bone. You should absorb this one!"
In the shadows, Dugu Bo was heartbroken!