Chapter 40 Jiang Che Accepts the Challenge, Gu Yuena: Is Heaven So Unfair to Soul Beasts?
Yu Yuanzhen didn't know where his foolish son got the audacity to challenge the Lord of the Holy Court.
The fate of the last sect that provoked the Holy Court was still fresh in his mind.
He didn't want the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan to be removed from the Heavenly Ranking. Only by severing ties with Yu Xiaogang could he protect his family.
Before Yu Xiaogang could speak, Yu Yuanzhen stepped forward, looking at Jiang Che nervously, and cupped his hands, saying, "I just dealt with some family matters; I hope the Holy Lord won't blame me."
Jiang Che nodded slightly and smiled calmly, "It's alright."
Seeing this, Yu Yuanzhen secretly breathed a sigh of relief; the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan had been saved this time.
Yu Yuanzhen bowed to Jiang Che again, then turned and swept his gaze over the crowd, saying loudly, "I apologize for the spectacle, but please bear witness that I have no such son from now on."
"I have some family matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now. Farewell."
With that, Yu Yuanzhen transformed into a streak of lightning, flashing past and flying into the sky.
He didn't want to be implicated by Yu Xiaogang, so he decisively left this place of trouble.
Watching his father's departing figure, Yu Xiaogang stood frozen in place, his heart sinking to the bottom.
Even his father didn't support him; his only hope was Tang San.
There was no turning back now; no matter what, the plan had to proceed, otherwise he would never have a chance to rise above others!
Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang had no time to grieve.
He composed himself and continued, "There are many strange things on the continent, and even we Soul Masters cannot fully understand them all."
"The fact that the Soul Rings of your subordinates and others have broken through the limits of ordinary people only proves that my theory still has shortcomings, not that it is entirely wrong."
After all, the Soul Ring limits that most Soul Masters can withstand still conform to the theory proposed by Yu Xiaogang.
However, as soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat tense.
This was the second time Yu Xiaogang had provoked the Holy Lord, and everyone could imagine his fate: death.
Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes, constantly scrutinizing Yu Xiaogang, while thinking to himself, "No wonder Sect Master Yu wanted to sever ties with him. If this Yu Xiaogang continues to talk, even the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex will be wiped out..."
Jiang Che's eyes flickered slightly, his voice indifferent, and he said,
"What do you want?"
He was only keeping Yu Xiaogang alive because he was bored and had something to do.
If he continued to speak rudely, he would just wipe out this piece of trash.
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath and said firmly, "I, Yu, wish to challenge you!"
The onlookers erupted in uproar upon hearing Yu Xiaogang's words.
They never expected that Yu Xiaogang would dare to openly challenge the Lord of the Holy Court!
This was practically courting death!
Besides, what qualifications did a mere two-ring Soul Master have to challenge the Holy Lord?
Jiang Che, upon hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, suddenly flashed a playful smile in his eyes.
A slight smile played on his lips, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Oh? You think a piece of trash like you dares to challenge me?"
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, his expression growing even more resolute. He straightened his back and declared loudly:
"When the Heavenly Ranking was lowered that day, you were hailed as the number one master in the Soul World!"
"I, Yu Xiaogang, have also studied Soul Master theory, which is why I have the title of Master of Soul World Theory." He then turned his gaze to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who were still kneeling before Jiang Che, and continued: "Since the Holy Lord also says these two are gems, why not accept them as disciples?"
"My disciple happens to be about the same age as them, but his Soul Power is slightly higher, although his Martial Soul is only Blue Silver Grass."
Yu Xiaogang deliberately emphasized the Blue Silver Grass, intending to highlight his teaching skills—that even with a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, he could cultivate talent.
"One month from now, let our disciples from both sides fight. The losing side must admit that their theory is inferior to the other side's and that this must be recognized in the Soul World!"
As soon as these words were spoken, another exclamation arose from the surroundings.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing looked at Jiang Che expectantly, praying that he would agree to Yu Xiaogang's proposal.
Jiang Che's expression didn't change much upon hearing this, but his smile deepened. He thought to himself, "So you want to use this opportunity to make a name for yourself. Since you're looking for trouble, I'll play along."
He nodded slightly and said calmly,
"Interesting. Since you're so confident, then this Holy Lord will accept your challenge."
"A month from now, this Holy Lord will see just how capable your disciple is."
With that,
Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi, and Gu Rong all wore broad smiles.
Xue Qinghe, standing to the side, smiled, but a shadow of malice flashed across his eyes.
Ning Rongrong's successful apprenticeship under Jiang Che meant that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Holy Court had gained a new link.
This was not good news for the Spirit Hall.
Upon hearing Jiang Che accept the challenge, Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed, but remained calm.
He bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Holy Lord. A month from now, I will certainly show you a different result!"
Jiang Che ignored Yu Xiaogang.
With a wave of his hand, he used his soul power to lift the two women and fly them into the Holy Court.
At the same time, Gu Yuena's spiritual clone had also returned to the Star Dou Great Forest.
She stood above the Lake of Life, her head slightly raised, her beautiful eyes fixed on the still-dissipating Heavenly Ranking. Her voice was as cold as ice that had never melted for millennia:
"Divine artifacts! Divine objects!!"
"And even the soul bones of my soul beast clan, have become a reward for humanity from this Heavenly Ranking!?"
"Why?! Heaven is so unfair to my soul beast lineage!?"
She suddenly chuckled, but her laughter was laced with the chill of shattered ice, and the last trace of warmth in her beautiful eyes was completely extinguished.
Immediately afterward, pale purple spiritual energy surged behind her like raging vines, almost shattering the spiritual energy of the entire Lake of Life.
Di Tian knelt on one knee behind Gu Yuena, his heart also filled with anger and resentment, and said, "My lord, please allow me to go and wipe out all those humans!"
After a few breaths, Gu Yuena gradually calmed down. She withdrew her gaze, took a deep breath, and said to Di Tian, "Many powerful human forces possess divine inheritances, including divine artifacts bestowed by this Heavenly Ranking."
"I am still recovering from my injuries, and Biji and the others are facing a great calamity. Do you think you can completely resolve this?"
Hearing this, Di Tian was taken aback, his vertical pupils constricting as he asked in confusion, "My lord, what should I do?"
Gu Yuena's eyes gleamed as she pondered how to break the deadlock.
Currently, Di Tian needed to help the other ferocious beasts survive the calamity. The only remaining 100,000-year-old soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest were the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python.
If they could retrieve the human who absorbed the power of the Ice and Fire Dragon King, their recovery would be accelerated.
"Di Tian, convey my decree."
Gu Yuena turned her gaze towards the Sunset Forest, her clear, cold voice slowly carrying, "Order the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape to immediately proceed to the Sunset Forest and bring back the people inside."
"Without fail!"
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