Chapter 1339 - 166: First Battle
Chapter 1339: Chapter 166: First Battle
In the remaining days, as per Hu Qianqiu’s instructions, Yun Sheng and the others did not stir up any trouble; instead, each focused on their training within Dugu Mansion.
Since the day Bo Bo had humiliated Dugu Xiu, he hadn’t come looking for Yun Sheng; perhaps he was preoccupied with matters concerning the competition.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the other major beast tribes of the Eight Desolate Beast Clan arrived in the final days.
Early in the morning, the Sky Fox Tribe was fully prepared to set off.
After repeated requests, Bo Bo finally received Yun Sheng’s permission to disguise herself as a Sky Fox Half-Beast maid.
Before they even reached the plaza, they saw the two arenas were already surrounded by people.
The Ba Snake Tribe was also waiting by the arena.
"Fox Clan Leader, long time no see. It seems you are well-prepared this time," Chi Zhanfeng approached Hu Qianqiu with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
"Chi Clan Leader, the same goes for you. The Ba Snake warriors behind you are all quite skillful," Hu Qianqiu replied with polite courtesy.
The Ba Snake and the Sky Fox could be considered as comrades in misfortune. While the other great beast tribes were still resting and recuperating, they had to defend the arena for ten consecutive days. However, this was in accordance with the survival principle of the Bahuang Continent: the strong thrive, the weak perish.
Yet, in Chi Zhanfeng’s eyes, the Ba Snake was always a notch above the Sky Fox. Just by looking at the camps, there were only three men from the Sky Fox Tribe, whereas the Ba Snake Tribe had only three female warriors.
The men of the Ba Snake Tribe, seeing the delicate female warriors of the Sky Fox Tribe, smirked mockingly, drawing angry glares from the Sky Fox warriors.
"Seems like I don’t see anyone from the other beast tribes," Lu Yunshuang looked around, only seeing unknown continental beast tribes, including Werewolves, Tiger Lion-men, Eagles, Merfolk, and Elephant-men.
"In their eyes, the Sky Fox and Ba Snake are just lower beast tribes, so they certainly disdain watching the Sky Fox and Ba Snake’s defense matches," Yun Sheng said knowingly.
Yun Sheng’s words indeed reflected the general view of the other major beast tribes.
For the other six major beast tribes, the challenge and core matches held in ten days were the true Eight Desolate Clan Competition.
As for whether the Sky Fox and Ba Snake would lose their Eight Desolate Beast Clan qualification, it didn’t matter to them at all.
Just then, the crowd suddenly parted, and Lu and Zi strolled over casually.
Both came alone, without any clansmen or attendants, but their innate noble aura made those from other beast tribes automatically step aside.
"Lu, what’s so interesting about the arena matches? It would be better to rest in another pavilion for a few days," Zi complained as they walked, having arrived just the day before due to clan affairs.
Before even settling in properly, he was dragged out early in the morning by the anxious Lu, claiming to see the arena matches. He wondered if his friend had lost his mind.
Since when did lower beast tribes like the Sky Fox and Ba Snake also warrant Lu’s concern?
It wasn’t until Lu walked through the crowd and quickly reached Yun Sheng’s side that Zi sensed something unusual.
"You are..." Zi, who always held high standards and rarely remembered women’s appearances, couldn’t recall Yun Sheng’s face. Yet, seeing Yun Sheng, he couldn’t help but catch a glimpse of amazement.
A woman from the Sky Fox Clan?
The Sky Fox Tribe was always famous for its handsome men and beautiful women. The warriors Hu Qianqiu brought this time were all outstanding in appearance and strength. Yet even among the ten, Yun Sheng stood out like a refreshing spring.
"Zi, this is Yun Sheng, the Holy Daughter of the Sky Fox Tribe," Lu introduced Yun Sheng with a gentle tone Zi had never heard before.
It turns out watching the arena matches was just an excuse; seeing the woman was the real reason.
Zi immediately understood. He vaguely remembered hearing about some messy marriage agreement between the Jiuluan Clan Patriarch and the Sky Fox Clan Patriarch, stating that Lu must marry the Heavenly Fox Saintess.
When Lu first learned of the news, he loudly declared that he would never marry a woman like Hu Linglong.
Unexpectedly, Hu Linglong didn’t become the Holy Daughter, but this Yun Sheng emerged as a dark horse.
The appearance of Lu and Zi put pressure on the Ba Snake Tribe.
Two major upper beast tribes of the Eight Desolate Beast Clan suddenly standing with the Sky Fox Tribe clearly showed their support for the Sky Fox Tribe.
Not long after, the Young Chief Rita of the Bimong Tribe and the Second Elder of the Black Qilin Tribe also arrived.
Upon arriving, Rita nodded at Yun Sheng and subtly glanced at Zi, only to find him examining the two bamboo tower arenas, completely unaware of her presence. She felt slightly downcast and retreated to the side.
The one who came from the Black Qilin Tribe was their Clan Leader’s Second Elder, older and more revered than both Hu Qianqiu and Chi Zhanfeng.
"Many thanks to the Second Elder," Hu Qianqiu and Chi Zhanfeng courteously greeted him.
"Clan Leaders, the hour has passed, and the arena matches are about to commence. Please send out the first day’s defenders; the right side is the Sky Fox arena, the left is the Ba Snake arena," the Second Elder stated, as two dazzling lights burst from the arenas.
Within the brilliant light, a green giant python coiled, while on the other side was a lifelike heavenly fox.
"Chi Mugu, Ba Snake Tribe." The first day defender of the Ba Snake Clan was none other than their Young Clan Chief. Chi Mugu had previously sparred with Yun Sheng and was quite skilled.
With a roar, he launched himself onto the arena like a rocket, stomping down with such force that the entire stage shook with impressive momentum.
"Yu Shang, Sky Fox Tribe." In contrast, Yu Shang’s entrance was elegant. With a single leg stride, she gracefully leaped onto the stage as if dancing.
Yu Shang was among rare beauties, her figure enchanting, her eyes filled with charm, inciting howls of approval from the audience below the stage.
Instantly, most of the crowd was drawn to Yu Shang’s side.
Compared to the Sky Fox side, the Ba Snake side suddenly seemed much more desolate, their popularity instantly overshadowed, which was why Hu Qianqiu chose Yu Shang to play first.
"Fox Clan Leader, still playing tricks as always. However, a vase is but a vase. Entrusting the first day to such a seductive woman, aren’t you afraid of a poor start?" Chi Zhanfeng snorted coldly upon seeing this.
Chi Zhanfeng had heard that among the Sky Fox of this generation, only Hu Linglong was presentable. The former Holy Daughter was a failure, and even after half a year of selecting a new Holy Daughter, nothing conclusive was chosen.
"Chi Clan Leader, whether a vase or a weapon, we’ll see in due time," Hu Qianqiu responded with a shrewd expression.
As the defenders from the Sky Fox and Ba Snake climbed onto the stage, Yu Shang and Chi Mugu suddenly felt a slight tremor beneath their feet. Surprised, they looked down to find the stage slowly growing beneath them.