Chapter 395: Challenging the Sacred Dragon Clan
Three days passed quickly, and the internal ranking battle of the Seven Great Clans was held as scheduled.
Under the gazes of the many Clans that had already failed, the Seven Great Clans, led by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, entered the arena.
Among these Seven Great Clans, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and the Sacred Dragon Clan stood upon the high platform, overlooking the four Clans below.
Due to the existence of Titled Douluo, these three Clans, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and the Sacred Dragon Clan, were currently recognized as the Upper Three Clans. The remaining four Clans, including the Four Attributes Clan, were recognized as the Four Lower Clans.
Of course, this was only the initial default ranking determined by the presence of Titled Douluo. If any of the Clans designated as the Four Lower Clans were unconvinced, they could use this opportunity to challenge the Upper Three Clans. If they won, they would naturally take their place.
This was the beginning of the ranking battle. First, the Upper Three Clans and Four Lower Clans would be established through challenges. Only after that would the internal rankings of the Upper Three Clans and the Four Lower Clans proceed.
At this moment, on the high platform, Yu Yuanzhen looked completely unconcerned. He appeared calm and composed, utterly unafraid of any challenge from the Four Lower Clans.
Ning Fengzhi, meanwhile, was flanked by Chen Xin and Gu Rong. His eyes swept meaningfully over the Four Lower Clans, hoping they would recognize reality and not attempt anything impractical.
As for Tuoba Xi, he stood together with the other Spirit Douluo of the Sacred Dragon Clan, allowing his Titled Douluo aura to mix with the auras of the Spirit Douluo and burst forth without restraint, intimidating the Four Lower Clans below.
The attitudes of the three Clans clearly showed their positions. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was completely unconcerned about challenges from the Four Lower Clans. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, while unafraid, did not want any trouble. As for the Sacred Dragon Clan, it was slightly lacking in confidence, which was why they deliberately unleashed their aura as a deterrent.
There was no helping it. This was a matter of strength. The Sacred Dragon Clan only had Tuoba Xi as a Titled Douluo, and he was only at Level 91, having just reached the Titled Douluo level. Naturally, his confidence was not as firm as Yu Yuanzhen's or Ning Fengzhi's.
Under the oppressive aura of the Sacred Dragon Clan members, the previously restless Star Crown Clan and Dragon Snake Clan immediately calmed down.
They did not have much confidence in defeating the Sacred Dragon Clan. In truth, they were already satisfied just to squeeze into the Seven Great Clans. Becoming one of the Four Lower Clans was acceptable.
Although the other three Clans gave up on challenging the Upper Three Clans, the flames of battle intent burned brightly in Yang Wudi's eyes.
Speaking of which, he actually held a grudge against the Sacred Dragon Clan.
Years ago, Spirit Hall's Ninth Elder had led a large force from the Sacred Dragon Clan to destroy the Breaking Clan where Yang Wudi resided.
Yang Wudi had been fortunate, because it happened to be the time of the Four Single-Attribute Clans' gathering, and the three Spirit Douluo, Tai Tan, Niu Gao, and Bai He, were all present.
Because of that, Yang Wudi had barely managed to hold on until officials from the Star Luo Empire arrived, forcing Spirit Hall's Ninth Elder and the forces of the Sacred Dragon Clan to retreat.
If the Sacred Dragon Clan had not aided the wicked, Yang Wudi would not have feared Spirit Hall's Ninth Elder and the Temple Knights alone.
It was precisely the involvement of the Sacred Dragon Clan, with their superior numbers, that had brought the Breaking Clan to the brink of annihilation.
Perhaps the Sacred Dragon Clan had only been carrying out Spirit Hall's orders, but Yang Wudi did not see it that way.
He had firmly remembered this matter, always hoping for a chance to settle the score. Now, that chance had arrived.
"We, the Four Attributes Clan, challenge the Sacred Dragon Clan!"
Yang Wudi stared directly at Tuoba Xi on the high platform, his eyes full of battle intent. He spoke each word with absolute determination.
"A challenge?"
The Clan Masters of the other three Clans looked at him in astonishment. They had not expected Yang Wudi to suddenly make such a move.
Although the rules of the ranking battle did allow challenges, they rarely succeeded. They had not expected Yang Wudi to make this choice.
Why had they exerted so much effort to squeeze into the Seven Great Clans? Was it not to boost their Clan's reputation and attract more Spirit Masters to join?
However, now that the Four Attributes Clan had challenged the Sacred Dragon Clan, not only was the success rate low, but if they failed, they would inevitably be labeled as arrogant. That would have a certain negative impact on the Clan's reputation.
"If it is Yang Wudi, then there is indeed a chance of success."
While the other two Clan Masters were still astonished, Meng Shu recovered from his shock and muttered inwardly.
Three days ago, the other two Clans and the Four Attributes Clan had been defending their respective arenas at the same time, so their attention had been focused on their own battles. Because of that, they had not fully understood the fighting strength of the Four Attributes Clan.
Meng Shu was different. He had personally challenged them and been defeated, so he had a very clear understanding of the Four Attributes Clan's strength.
If any of their four Clans had a chance of overthrowing one of the Upper Three Clans, it could only be the Four Attributes Clan.
After Yang Wudi issued his challenge, Yu Yuanzhen and Ning Fengzhi took their respective people and left the high platform, leaving the Sacred Dragon Clan behind.
A challenge required a response. Refusing to fight would automatically count as a loss.
Therefore, unless Tuoba Xi was willing to drop into the Four Lower Clans, he had no choice but to accept the challenge.
Soon, Yang Wudi, Tai Tan, Niu Gao, and Bai He ascended the high platform, confronting Tuoba Xi and several Spirit Douluo from the Sacred Dragon Clan.
Besides Clan Master Tuoba Xi, a Titled Douluo, the Sacred Dragon Clan also had four Spirit Douluo.
This number was quite respectable. After all, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had initially only possessed one Titled Douluo and six Spirit Douluo.
Thus, there was indeed a reason why the Sacred Dragon Clan had once been known as the leader of the Four Lower Clans.
It was the four Spirit Douluo of the Four Attributes Clan against one Titled Douluo and four Spirit Douluo of the Sacred Dragon Clan.
Compared to the Sacred Dragon Clan, the Four Attributes Clan lacked the most crucial Titled Douluo. This made their overall situation seem somewhat disadvantageous.
Even though Yang Wudi had displayed astonishing strength three days ago, not many people were optimistic about him now.
"Yang Wudi, I didn't expect you to actually dare challenge us," Tuoba Xi said, looking at Yang Wudi, whose battle intent was blazing.
"Overestimating yourself. It seems your feat of suppressing the Peerless Dragon and Snake alone three days ago has made you unable to recognize reality. Today, I will make you understand the gap between yourself and a true Titled Douluo."
Just now, Tuoba Xi had been completely focused on how to fulfill Bibi Dong's instructions and test Yu Yuanzhen's strength.
He had already come up with some ideas, but they were suddenly interrupted by Yang Wudi's challenge. Naturally, this stirred his anger.
Yang Wudi did not respond to Tuoba Xi's words.
He had already summoned his Soul Breaking Spear and entered a battle state, his concentration absolute.
As Yang Wudi summoned his Soul Breaking Spear, Tai Tan, Niu Gao, and Bai He also entered the state of Martial Soul Possession.
Tai Tan's muscles swelled, Niu Gao's body became covered in keratinous plates, and Bai He's wings spread open. These changes corresponded exactly to their Martial Souls: the Mighty Ape, the Plate Armor Rhinoceros, and the Sharp-Tailed Swift.
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