Chapter 33: No Problem, I'll Make My Move
This enclosed VIP room suited Dragon Chen perfectly.
The seven members of the Royal Fight Team all had silver spirit arena badges, but he hadn't participated in a single spirit arena match, so he couldn't go on stage with them.
He would prevent Tang San from threatening Ye Lingling in this enclosed space.
Manager Ao had said before leaving that the Royal Fight Team's opponent tonight was the Raging Flame Team.
All seven members of the Royal Fight Team were at the War Spirit Grand Master level and had all obtained silver spirit arena badges.
This made them unrivaled in the Spirit Elder-level silver spirit arena tier.
Although the Raging Flame Team was a Spirit Elder-level team, they had not reached the silver spirit arena standard.
Sending them to compete was out of necessity, as the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena had no Spirit Elder-level silver spirit arena teams.
Tonight's match officially began.
Dragon Chen and Dugu Bo stood in the private room, watching the seven members of the Royal Fight Team slowly walk out onto the stage.
It had been over a year since he last saw them, and each of them had grown stronger.
Soon, the match officially started.
On the Royal Fight Team's side, Shi Mo and Shi Mo stood at the very front of the team, activating their defenses.
Yu Tianheng took the opportunity to charge up behind them, then launched a fierce assault.
Dugu Yan, Yu Feng, and Oslo also launched a furious attack on their opponents.
They cooperated tacitly, and coupled with the suppression from their Spirit Ability, they quickly sent the Raging Flame Team members scattering.
It was a battle with no suspense; the Royal Fight Team easily secured the victory, and Ye Lingling didn't even have to make a move.
After the match, Dugu Bo smiled contentedly.
"Long Chen, let's go, we'll wait for them at the entrance."
"Okay."
Dragon Chen and Dugu Bo left the Great Spirit Arena and waited at the main entrance.
A short while later, Qin Ming led the seven people out.
They were chatting and laughing, seemingly still immersed in the joy of their easy victory.
Seeing Dragon Chen, the few were both surprised and delighted.
Dugu Yan widened her eyes.
"Dragon Chen, is it really you?"
"Yan Yan, do you only have your teammates in your eyes and not your grandfather?"
"Grandpa, why are you here too?"
Dugu Yan happily ran over and intimately hooked her arm around Dugu Bo's.
"Grandpa, your clothes are so dark, like a ghost; I didn't even notice you."
"Hehe~ You performed well tonight, Long Chen and I both saw it."
"You watched our match from the VIP room?"
"That's right."
The grandfather and granddaughter chatted, laughing and talking.
Dragon Chen greeted Qin Ming and the other teammates.
Qin Ming smiled and said:
"If I'm not mistaken, your spirit power should have already broken through to level forty, right?"
"Mm."
Dragon Chen nodded.
His teammates all looked at him with envy.
Yu Tianheng said:
"Dragon Chen, you're still amazing, already a four-ring Spirit Ancestor. I'm only level thirty-nine right now, so it seems I need to work even harder to catch up to you."
"You should be close to breaking through. Let's all work hard together."
Qin Ming looked at Dragon Chen, his eyes full of approval.
"Dragon Chen, you're only fifteen years old and have already reached level forty, which is truly unimaginable. After you return this time, spend more effort training with everyone. After all, there's only one year left until the Soul Master Competition."
"Okay, I understand."
Yu Feng smiled mischievously and said:
"Alright, we should go. We need to leave time for Lingling."
"Oh, right, you two chat, we won't disturb you, haha~"
The few walked forward with big strides, chatting and laughing.
Dragon Chen and Ye Lingling walked at the back.
After more than a year, seeing Dragon Chen again, Ye Lingling was very excited.
However, she wasn't someone who would actively express her inner feelings. Seeing everyone surrounding Dragon Chen and talking, she didn't step forward immediately, but simply stood quietly to the side.
After everyone left, she finally looked up and carefully observed Dragon Chen.
Dragon Chen was dressed in black, his long black hair gently fluttering in the wind, with a hint of unrestrained aura subtly emanating from his strands.
His face was even more handsome than before, with distinct features.
His deep eyes were like stars in the night sky, shimmering with wisdom and composure.
His body had clearly become more robust, his waist and abdomen toned, and his movements carried an air of calm confidence.
Such a Dragon Chen retained the innocence of youth while adding a few touches of maturity and steadiness. Time had not only left its mark on him but had also endowed him with a unique charm.
Ye Lingling quietly gazed at Dragon Chen before her, her heart thumping wildly, as if a little deer was ramming around in her chest, making it almost impossible for her to breathe steadily.
Her hands unconsciously gripped the corner of her clothes, and her cheeks began to flush slightly, like the morning glow staining the sky. She herself was unaware of that shy beauty.
Dragon Chen seemed to notice her unusual state.
In this past year, Ye Lingling had also changed quite a bit.
She had grown taller and become more beautiful.
However, she was still as docile and quiet as before, making one feel a strong urge to protect her.
"Lingling, how have you been this past year?"
Ye Lingling nodded gently.
"Brother Chen, I'm very well, and you? Did Senior Dugu make things difficult for you?"
"Don't worry, he didn't make things difficult for me. He and I are now like brothers."
"Really? That's wonderful."
Ye Lingling felt happy for Dragon Chen.
She had been worried about Dragon Chen, but she never expected that Dragon Chen could get along so well with Dugu Bo.
"How are Uncle and Auntie?"
"Mm, they're all very well. They miss you very much and often mention you. They'll be very happy to know you're back."
"I miss you all too. After these few matches are over, let's go home together. I happen to have something to give you all."
"Okay."
The two walked and chatted.
When she learned that Dragon Chen's spirit power had reached level forty-seven and his fourth spirit ring was ten thousand years old, Ye Lingling was utterly shocked.
Before leaving with Dugu Bo, Dragon Chen's spirit power was only level thirty-nine.
In over a year, he had advanced eight levels and acquired a ten-thousand-year spirit ring. It was too incredible.
Dragon Chen told Ye Lingling not to tell their teammates about his spirit power level and having a ten-thousand-year spirit ring for now.
From Ye Lingling, he learned that Dugu Yan had reached level thirty-eight, Shi Mo was also level thirty-eight, Shi Mo was level thirty-seven, and Yu Feng and Oslo were both level thirty-six.
Ye Lingling herself was level thirty-five.
Dragon Chen and Dugu Bo also stayed at the hotel where the Royal Fight Team was staying.
The next evening, the two once again went to the VIP room of the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena's central main arena to watch the Royal Fight Team's match.
The Royal Fight Team once again easily secured victory.
Dragon Chen knew that they would soon encounter the Shrek Team.
After dinner that day, Dragon Chen walked with the team towards the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena.
Ye Lingling walked beside him.
He whispered:
"Lingling, I heard Manager Ao say that you will encounter a Spirit Elder-level silver spirit arena team tonight. Their strength should not be underestimated, but unfortunately, I cannot participate. However, it doesn't matter, if necessary, I will make my move."