Chapter 397: Tuoba Xi's Test
In order to block Tuoba Xi's strongest Ninth Spirit Skill, Niu Gao lit up the eighth spirit ring on his body.
Rendered by black light, the Plate Armor Rhinoceros that Niu Gao had transformed into expanded even further. The layer of keratin on the surface of his body became incredibly thick, giving off an indestructible feeling.
In the next moment, the milky-white Dragon breath released by Tuoba Xi slammed into Niu Gao's body. With a loud bang, Niu Gao was completely submerged by white light.
When the white light dissipated, Niu Gao's figure reappeared.
The layer of pitch-black keratin on his body looked as if it had been struck by a meteorite. The keratin layer on his chest had been dented into a large pit, and countless cracks spread outward from the center of his chest.
Although it looked somewhat frightening, only the defense on Niu Gao's body surface had been broken. His actual body beneath the keratin layer had not sustained any damage.
It was a pity.
If Tuoba Xi's strongest skill had been a close-range physical attack, he might have been able to inflict serious damage on Niu Gao. Unfortunately, this kind of long-range Dragon breath was ineffective against him, achieving only limited results.
While Tuoba Xi was using his ultimate move, Yang Wudi naturally was not idle.
With Niu Gao blocking in front of him, Yang Wudi did not need to worry about defense and could focus entirely on offense.
Therefore, Yang Wudi seized this opportunity and thrust his spear forward.
The incomparably sharp spear aura instantly pierced through the white Dragon scales on Tuoba Xi's body as easily as stabbing through tofu, then ran him through.
The black flames coiling around the Soul Breaking Spear also invaded Tuoba Xi's body.
His own attack had failed to achieve much, yet it allowed the opponent to seize an opportunity and leave him with a penetrating wound.
The situation was extremely unfavorable for Tuoba Xi.
Knowing that he could no longer win this battle, and that defeat was already inevitable, Tuoba Xi was extremely unwilling, but still made his decision.
Facing Yang Wudi, who was closing in and preparing to completely defeat him, Tuoba Xi paused for a moment. Then he gritted his teeth and said, "Stop! Our Sacred Dragon Clan concedes!"
Yang Wudi clearly had not expected Tuoba Xi to suddenly announce his surrender.
After being stunned for a moment, he finally stopped his attack.
The other Clans watching also showed confusion upon hearing Tuoba Xi's words.
Logically speaking, at such a critical moment that determined the Clan's status, even if they were at a disadvantage, they should continue to struggle and fight.
Yet Tuoba Xi conceded so decisively.
"Useless."
On the high platform, Bibi Dong first frowned, then quickly smoothed out her expression. She whispered to a Cardinal beside her, "Go and treat Tuoba Xi's wounds. Help him recover his spirit power while you're at it."
"Yes."
The Cardinal respectfully agreed, then quietly left the high platform to treat Tuoba Xi and restore his spirit power.
Bibi Dong naturally knew why Tuoba Xi had done this.
Tuoba Xi wanted to complete the mission she had given him, which was to challenge Yu Yuanzhen and test his strength.
That was why he decisively conceded once defeat became certain, in preparation for his next move.
Regarding this, Bibi Dong did not know what to say.
Although she was annoyed that Tuoba Xi's defeat caused the Sacred Dragon Clan to lose its position among the Upper Three Clans, she was also somewhat satisfied that Tuoba Xi had prioritized her command.
Forget it.
The Upper Three Clans were all enemies of Spirit Hall, and this had not changed compared to before.
As for the Four Lower Clans, they only needed to properly cultivate the Dragon Snake Clan and the Star Crown Clan.
Bibi Dong believed that the Dragon Snake Clan and the Star Crown Clan would also become loyal lackeys of Spirit Hall in the future.
Soon, Spirit Hall, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan jointly announced that due to the Sacred Dragon Clan's concession, the Four Attributes Clan had won the challenge and had been promoted to become one of the provisional Upper Three Clans. As usual, they then asked whether any other Clan wished to challenge them.
Hearing this, the Star Crown Clan immediately became restless.
Xu Yaoshan, the Clan Master of the Star Crown Clan, had just watched the entire battle between the Four Attributes Clan and the Sacred Dragon Clan, giving him a relatively clear understanding of both sides' strength.
The reason the Four Attributes Clan had been able to win was entirely due to their excellent cooperation and the way their advantages complemented one another.
In terms of overall comprehensive strength, they were actually inferior to the Sacred Dragon Clan.
They had little confidence against the Sacred Dragon Clan, but facing the Four Attributes Clan was different.
In Xu Yaoshan's view, as long as they could find a way to break the Four Attributes Clan's coordination, they could defeat them one by one.
Furthermore, their inherited Martial Soul, the Star Crown, was quite skilled in control, so they might actually succeed.
Believing that there was a high chance of success, the Star Crown Clan challenged the Four Attributes Clan.
The result was naturally the defeat of the Star Crown Clan.
Xu Yaoshan had thought too simply.
Anyone who had not personally fought Yang Wudi simply could not understand the experience.
Although Xu Yaoshan had already overestimated Yang Wudi's attack power as much as possible, Yang Wudi's terrifying offense still exceeded his expectations.
Originally, Xu Yaoshan planned to gain an advantage through control, but it did not achieve much effect.
Under Yang Wudi's terrifying attack power, all control Spirit Skills were violently broken apart.
The Star Crown Clan struggled fiercely, but ultimately suffered a regrettable defeat.
After this battle ended, Tuoba Xi finally recovered to his peak state with the help of the Cardinal from Spirit Hall.
Then, under the puzzled gazes of everyone present, he ascended the high platform alone.
Didn't you already lose once?
Why are you coming up again now?
Could it be that he was too unwilling to accept defeat and wanted to reclaim the position of the Upper Three Clans from the Four Attributes Clan?
Yang Wudi and the other three clearly thought the same, casting cold gazes toward Tuoba Xi.
If you're still not convinced, we'll beat you until you are this time!
Tuoba Xi directly ignored the many gazes around him. He looked toward the direction where the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members were located and loudly said, "Clan Master Yu, I have heard that your cultivation is profound and your strength extraordinary. I wonder if you would be willing to grant me some guidance?"
He wants to challenge Yu Yuanzhen?!
He must be insane!
Everyone immediately looked at Tuoba Xi as if he were an idiot, but Tuoba Xi remained unmoved, merely staring straight at Yu Yuanzhen as he awaited his reply.
Before Yu Yuanzhen could say anything, Yu Mingfeng spoke first.
"You want to challenge my father? I'll fight you!"
However, Tuoba Xi merely shook his head at Yu Mingfeng's words.
"Yu Mingfeng, I am a Clan Master, and your father is also a Clan Master. Therefore, I only wish to challenge him. If Clan Master Yu does not agree, then so be it."
Yu Yuanzhen still did not reply.
Yu Tianlin, who was sitting beside Yu Yuanzhen, whispered, "Why is Tuoba Xi so determined to challenge Grandfather for no reason? He should know that he can't possibly win. Why would he do something useless? It must be..."
"Bibi Dong instructed him," Yu Yuanzhen said, his deep eyes looking toward Bibi Dong's location and meeting her gaze perfectly.
He said softly, "Bibi Dong wants to use Tuoba Xi to test my strength."
Yu Tianlin nodded. "Then, Grandfather, what do you plan to do?"
"Since Bibi Dong wants to see, then let her see. It will also serve to make her think twice before harboring ill intentions toward us in the future."
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