"This Yu Yuanzhen talks a good game. Is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan really that desperate for talent?"
The mighty leader of a clan, especially one as renowned as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, famed for his fiery temper, was actually acknowledging a boy barely in his teens as a brother!
Was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan truly in need of geniuses?
Yes—desperately so!
For a clan as vast as theirs, aside from Yu Yuanzhen himself, there wasn't another Titled Douluo. If Yu Yuanzhen were to fall, the clan would undoubtedly lose its standing among the top three clans.
While Yu Tianxin and Yu Tianheng showed some promise, their chances of breaking through to Titled Douluo were slim—very slim.
But Li Si? He was a living prodigy, a complete anomaly. Breaking through to the Soul King level before the age of twenty was already extraordinary. If he didn't become a Titled Douluo, Yu Yuanzhen was prepared to eat the entire mountain where the clan resided!
That had been a year and a half ago. At the rate this prodigy was growing, he should at least be a Soul Emperor by now, right? Surely?
"Fourth Brother, since it's your first time here, many of the clan members aren't familiar with you yet. How about introducing yourself and sparring with one of the elders?" Yu Yuanzhen asked cautiously.
He wasn't trying to make things difficult for Li Si but rather to build his reputation within the clan!
The weak had always revered the strong. No matter how much Yu Yuanzhen praised Li Si, there was no substitute for a display of raw power.
At his age, if Li Si could demonstrate the strength of an elder, who would dare question his status?
Yu Yuanzhen signaled to his second brother, Yu Luomian, to take part in the sparring. He discreetly instructed him to hold back and aim for a draw. Even if Yu Luomian won, it shouldn't be too easy. This wasn't about challenging Li Si but about giving him the recognition he deserved.
After all, they were well aware of Li Si's ability to defeat Soul Sages as a Soul King. However, Yu Luomian was an entirely different caliber—an 89th-level peak Soul Douluo, just one step away from becoming a Titled Douluo.
And his spirit was none other than the world-renowned Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon—far superior to the likes of other beast spirits like the Power King Kong Bear.
Li Si's expression twitched as he glanced at Gu Yuena and Xiao Wu.
Gu Yuena remained as serene as ever, watching silently. Thankfully, she had restrained her aura; otherwise, Yu Yuanzhen and the others would have been forced to kneel in submission.
As for Xiao Wu, she was curiously observing the surroundings but hadn't done anything unusual.
"Fine, let's take this one step at a time," Li Si thought.
With that, he nodded and said, "My name is Li Si. Spirit: Golden Sacred Dragon King. Level 78, Assault System Battle Soul Saint. Which elder would like to exchange a few moves with me?"
The moment Li Si spoke, silence fell across the entire base of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's mountain.
Time seemed to stretch.
"Hiss—"
Over a thousand people gasped collectively, contributing significantly to the warming of the Far North.
A Level 78 Battle Soul Saint? How could someone his age have reached Soul Saint level?
"Mom, I want to go home and sleep... This is too much!"
"How do you even sleep at that age? When we get home, you're going to train properly!"
Given the nature of their spirit and its attributes, most of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members were known for their fiery tempers.
Even Yu Yuanzhen was left speechless, unable to recover for a long time.
As for Yu Luomian, he was frantically signaling to Yu Yuanzhen. Did you still want me to hold back? If I try that, I'll definitely get beaten to a pulp!
This wasn't just any ordinary Soul Saint.
A Golden Sacred Dragon King? Li Si's spirit seemed far more powerful than they had anticipated.
"I... I'll exchange a few moves with Fourth Brother. Just a friendly bout, just a friendly bout!" Yu Luomian reluctantly stepped forward.
The other elders either stared at the sky or looked at the ground, doing everything they could to avoid stepping up.
Could you blame them? Losing to someone so young would be humiliating. Winning, on the other hand, would be expected. Either way, it was a lose-lose situation for them.
So the unlucky second clan leader and chief elder, Yu Luomian, had no choice but to step in!
"Good heavens, it's the second clan leader! He's an 89th-level peak Soul Douluo! Is it really appropriate for Fourth Uncle to spar with him right after returning?"
"For some reason, I feel like the second clan leader might not win..."
"Same here!"
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's direct descendants couldn't shake the feeling that something about Li Si's aura wasn't quite right—as if it inherently suppressed them.
It was important to note that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit was considered the world's foremost beast spirit. But this Golden Sacred Dragon King? It sounded powerful. Would its strength live up to its name?
Yu Luomian was panicking. Did no one understand him?
He had emphasized "just a friendly bout" twice—not to save face for Li Si but because he was afraid of losing!
Losing was one thing; he just didn't want to lose too badly.
Li Si nodded, sizing up the man before him. If memory served, this was Yu Tianxin's grandfather, Yu Luomian.
Yu Tianxin respected him greatly, so it wouldn't be appropriate to beat him too harshly.
Besides, this elder despised Yu Xiaogang, so they were kindred spirits in a way. When the time came, Li Si decided, he'd let him off with some dignity intact.
Since the sparring required space, everyone moved to an open area and retreated a kilometer away to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
This wasn't child's play between Soul Elders or Soul Ancestors.
When Soul Saints released their Spirit Avatars, their power and destructive capabilities increased exponentially. Anyone standing too close risked serious injury.
"Uncle, do you think my grandfather has a chance of winning against Fourth Uncle?" Yu Tianxin asked Yu Yuanzhen as they stood together.
He hadn't expected Li Si to turn out exactly as he had guessed—a Soul Saint-level powerhouse with strength at Level 78. At this rate, Li Si wouldn't take long to break through to Soul Douluo.
"Second Brother doesn't stand a chance."
Yu Yuanzhen shook his head with a smile. He had a gut feeling that even if he himself were to take the field, he might not be able to defeat Li Si.
This was the intuition of a true expert.
"What? Fourth Uncle is really that strong?" Yu Tianxin exclaimed.
His grandfather was an 89th-level peak Soul Douluo. Among those below the Titled Douluo level, he was virtually unbeatable. Even against some Titled Douluos, he wouldn't necessarily lose.
"You'll see soon enough."
As Yu Yuanzhen spoke, his gaze shifted from Li Si to Gu Yuena, who had arrived with him.
Even though Gu Yuena had restrained her aura to appear as an ordinary person, the presence of a true powerhouse couldn't be entirely concealed.
Yu Yuanzhen frowned deeply...
(Chapter ends here.)