Chapter 1388: Two Days of Battle Concluded
Chapter 1388: Chapter 1388: Two Days of Battle Concluded
No, after returning this time, a proper discussion with the Leader is absolutely necessary. It’s not just about Lan; Xiuxiu also needs focused cultivation. Even if her talent cannot compare to Lan’s, as Lan’s mount dragon, increasing her strength is equally significant for Lan’s overall improvement. They need to break through as soon as possible.
This unified development conference for the Dragon Horse Galaxy has already caused immense dissatisfaction among all races. Right now, it’s equivalent to using thunderous methods to forcefully suppress and integrate them. Once the Dragon Horse Federation becomes stronger after the integration, the discontent and resistance of various races will naturally dissipate like melting ice.
However, in this process, is there truly no hidden resistance? Lan showcased such overwhelming strength in this Future Newcomer Challenge Tournament. If there is retaliation targeted at the Dragon Clan or Sky Horse Clan, she would likely be the primary target. Her safety must be seriously considered.
Thus, in the mutual glance shared by the two Dragon Knights, multiple meanings are contained therein. Lan must be someone they prioritize heavily for protection.
A faint smile appeared on Lan Xuanyu’s face. The Ice Demon Dragon Spear in his hand continued to strike, as the Eight-Armed Demon God opposite him had no power left to resist, repeatedly blasted, rolling, and defending. It was evident that his body could no longer hold up.
“Roar—” A furious howl erupted from the Eight-Armed Demon God’s mouth, and he seemed ready to detonate the Divine Demon Core.
But at this moment, Lan Xuanyu halted and calmly said, “You’ve lost. Step down.”
The Eight-Armed Demon God froze. He initially thought he was doomed. As a member of the Eight-Armed Demon Clan, surrender was absolutely not an option. That’s their code: either defeat the opponent or die. Conceding? Unthinkable!
The situation where the Eight-Armed Demon Crown Prince voluntarily leaped out of the ring to admit defeat yesterday was exceedingly rare within the Eight-Armed Demon Clan. If not for his status as the Crown Prince, he would have been executed immediately. This was also why the Eight-Armed Demon God King was so enraged. However, he held great expectations for his son and couldn’t bear to take such action. As a matter of fact, the Eight-Armed Demon Clan hardly has any who would willingly surrender. If they knew how to retreat wisely, the Eight-Armed Demon God King wouldn’t so uniquely value this son capable of keeping calm under pressure.
At this moment, as Lan Xuanyu voluntarily withdrew his attack, the agitated Eight-Armed Demon God, though frustrated, became conscious after enduring the lightning tribulations. He understood that to continue pressing forward would only be seeking death. For a brief moment, he felt lost.
From the central viewing platform, the Eight-Armed Demon God King waved his hand, and the Eight-Armed Demon God finally retreated from Ring No. 1.
The final match concluded!
Lan Xuanyu calmly walked toward the payment barrel, picked it up, and without even looking, directly stored it inside his soul storage device. Her indifferent gaze swept over Li Menglong and Xing Haotian, and then she walked toward Bai Xiuxiu. Hand in hand, the two descended from the stage.
Only at this moment did the audience recover, and a thunderous cheer erupted, spreading like wildfire.
Victory! The Golden Dragon Princess won again. Despite facing so many challengers, she still demonstrated unparalleled strength, overcoming formidable opponents, fighting, and securing final triumph.
This is true power!
Today’s battle extinguished the thoughts of strong contenders who initially intended to challenge Lan Xuanyu. At this moment, they felt grateful toward the Sky Horse Clan and the Eight-Armed Demon Clan. If not for their monopoly over the tournament, wouldn’t they have wasted their Heaven Nurturing Crystal Stones?
Li Menglong and Xing Haotian couldn’t even describe their feelings now.
This wasn’t just an ordinary loss — it was an absolute disaster.
The prospect of recovering those Heaven Nurturing Crystal Stones was entirely unrealistic. After so many consecutive battles today, how could they not see that Lan wasn’t truly injured? Her power was even greater than what she showcased yesterday. So, was her exhausted display yesterday entirely feigned? Did she still have strength left? Even if Xing Haotian hadn’t conceded yesterday, he wouldn’t stand a chance against her.
This was genuinely terrifying. How could she be so powerful? Moreover, all her prior actions seemed deliberately calculated to lure enemies in for more Heaven Nurturing Crystal Stones.
How ridiculous it was that they poured so many Heaven Nurturing Crystal Stones, attempting to monopolize the competition, only to have them become part of her earnings instead. This was …
In that moment, the rising stars of these two great clans felt an overwhelming bitterness. Losing in strength was tolerable; losing in combat could be accepted. But being crushed intellectually? That was a painful blow.
How could they continue fighting? Should tomorrow’s challenge matches go on? What would they even continue with? Especially for Xing Haotian — he couldn’t just send his clansmen to their deaths, could he? The fact that she chose not to kill the Eight-Armed Demon God in the final match seemed like a deliberate act of mercy toward them.
This Lan was utterly terrifying — precise and restrained, achieving maximum benefit while garnering universal goodwill. Since when did the Dragon Clan cultivate such an extraordinary talent?
Even beyond them, the top-tier powerhouses on the central viewing platform, including the Sky Horse Sect Leader, Eight-Armed Demon God King, and Golden Mantis King, shared similar thoughts in their minds. The Dragon Clan was utterly fearsome! What kind of depth does this signify? Without a doubt, this Golden Dragon Princess would certainly represent the new generation of the Dragon Clan, a true leader, and a future Dragon Knight.
For the Sky Horse Sect Leader, what was more frightening wasn’t just Lan Xuanyu’s bloodline and personal strength—it was her mind. She seemed steady and forceful on the surface, yet concealed within lay a cunning intellect that orchestrated everything flawlessly. This was the truly terrifying part. If the Dragon Clan were to have such a leader in the future, would they evolve further? Would they completely surpass the Sky Horse Clan and become the greatest beneficiaries of the Dragon Horse Federation’s formation?
At one fleeting moment, a hint of killing intent arose in the Sky Horse Sect Leader’s heart. This was the Sky Horse Star, after all. If he truly wanted to act, not even the two great Dragon Knights could stop him.
But that killing intent dissipated as quickly as it had emerged. Naturally, he couldn’t truly act against Lan Xuanyu; doing so would trigger a catastrophic war, plunging the Sky Horse Clan’s development into greater peril.
Taking a deep breath, the Sky Horse Sect Leader slowly stood up and announced, “The morning matches are now over. The conference will resume in the afternoon.”
The representatives of various races, originally stunned by Lan Xuanyu’s strength, turned sullen upon hearing this.
Last night, most of them had stayed awake through the night. The news arrived too abruptly, and due to communication barriers, they could not consult with their clans. The current situation was already evident—if they did not agree, they would stand opposed to the great dominant clans. Did they have the option to refuse?
For the weaker clans, it didn’t matter much, as they already depended on stronger clans for survival. However, for clans with their own planets and established systems, the dilemma was far more acute. They wanted to resist, even separate themselves. Yet the mere thought of the absent Sky Dragon Leader filled them with dread.
So many dominant clans—if they genuinely launched a unified war, determined to annihilate dissenters, who could withstand it? It would lead to unprecedented devastation.
With an abundance of Heaven Nurturing Crystal Stones in their possession, Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu returned to their quarters.
Bai Xiuxiu looked at Lan Xuanyu. At this moment, they wouldn’t dare exchange secretive words through voice transmission. After these matches, getting the attention of Super God-level powerhouses was inevitable. Only under the protection of the Treasure Hunting Beast could their conversations remain secure. But that would expose the Treasure Hunting Beast’s God Rank aura.
Lan Xuanyu gave Bai Xiuxiu a meaningful glance. He understood what she was asking—her concern was whether displaying her true strength today would draw suspicion from others.