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--- Chapter 148 ---
Dai Weisi's expression becomes stiff. He could feel Zhu Zhuyun's gaze on his face because the "Absolute Star Defense" he recently bragged about got destroyed instantly by that monster, Han Yuan.
However, he couldn't possibly take his words back.
This shame.
He doesn't know what to say.
Ultimately, Dai Weisi coughs a few times and pretends nothing ever happened.
"..." Zhu Zhuyun's mouth twitched slightly.
Seriously?
Meanwhile, the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation couldn't help but sigh at Han Yuan's prowess. They got praised in the Spirit Hall for being the strongest talents, but compared to this guy? They are nothing!
'He's a real genius!' Hu Liena stared at Han Yuan's handsome face and fantasized something in her head, blushing slightly. Then, she scolded herself inwardly because she had improper thoughts toward a ten-year-old kid.
While Hu Liena is still a teenage girl, she is a few years older than Han Yuan. She felt like burying her head in a hole. But can you blame her?
Looking at Han Yuan's tall and handsome figure, he looks like a young man around her age.
Such attractions are fatal to any girl!
Especially for Hu Liena, who had not seen any remarkable "male" that could impress her.
Yan? He's nothing but a teammate for her.
But Han Yuan? Oh, boy~! Hu Liena felt her innocent maiden's heart would jump out of her chest and confess her feelings to Han Yuan immediately.
'Kyaa, Idol, please accept my love~!' Hu Liena squealed inwardly.
Of course, Hu Liena only dares to fantasize. She knew her position as Bibi Dong's disciple wouldn't allow her to do such a thing, which is quite a shame.
Not far from the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, the Thunderclap Team led by Yu Tianxin, one of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Twin Stars, sighed helplessly.
As a proud member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianxin possessed the clan's martial soul, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and was very sensitive toward lightning elements.
Even then, the feeling Han Yuan's lightning gave him is really terrifying as it was an absolute suppression.
He observed the flickering purple-silver lightning around Han Yuan's hand and thought, 'There is no mistake. That must be the Ultimate Lightning he talked about earlier!'
Yu Tianxin was actually shocked when Han Yuan introduced the theory of elements. At first, he doubted it because the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon possessed the strongest lightning energy.
However, when Yu Tianxin witnessed Han Yuan's lightning energy, he believed it immediately.
After all, the absolute suppression he felt was real and made his body numb like nothing before.
Yu Yuanzhen, the Thunder Douluo and the current patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan didn't give Yu Tianxin such feelings.
Strictly speaking, Han Yuan has a connection with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan because Liu Erlong, the dean of Dao Academy, was the daughter of the clan's second head, Yu Luomian.
Unfortunately, Liu Erlong completely cut her connection with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan three years ago. Back then, everyone in the clan looked down on this illegitimate daughter of their clan's second head, and her founding Dao Academy made it even worse.
But who would have thought this new, ambitious academy could grow this fast in a mere three years?
Regret is not enough to describe their feelings.
Honestly, Yu Tianxin doesn't know how to feel. It feels like his clan is shooting themselves in the feet.
After all, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was known for its pride and pursuit of bloodline purity. While Liu Erlong's Fire Dragon martial soul is impressive, it's still not the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
If not, Yu Luomian would have brought her to the clan when she awakened her martial soul.
It's all about the clan's glory!
Yet, this same clan's glory is laughable compared to Dao Academy, especially Han Yuan.
Yu Tianxin sighed at this complicated feeling in his chest. Even if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan put all resources into training him, he wasn't confident in reaching Spirit King Realm at ten.
'Shame, truly a shame! Tianheng was really a clown!' Yu Tianxin couldn't help but curse Yu Tianheng, the other star of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, for being a dumb bitch.
Why did he have to offend this monster?
Although Han Yuan first provoked Yu Tianheng at Sunset Forest, it was just venting his frustration about Liu Erlong's status, as Yu Tianxin and others believed.
Even then, Yu Tianheng couldn't see through it. His pride clouded his judgment.
In fact, Yu Luomian stared at Liu Erlong, his daughter, on the stage with a complex expression. He sighed, 'After not seeing her for a while, Erlong has become more beautiful.'
'I also couldn't feel her strength anymore.'
'She must have reached Soul Douluo Realm.' Thinking this, Yu Luomian couldn't help but sigh even more because he was also a Soul Douluo, but his potential had long been exhausted.
He wouldn't be able to reach Title Douluo Realm unless he got a matching Spirit Bone and other heaven and earth treasures. Of course, he knew those things were rare.
Yu Luomian knew Dao Academy had such resources and methods to help him, but he couldn't afford them. Furthermore, he doesn't have the guts and thick enough face to ask his daughter for a favor.
'Aih, I'm such a failure as a father...'
...
The Dao Exchange resumed.
Although Han Yuan's self-created skill astonished everyone, it didn't stop them from abusing the defending team in the eight stages.
The defender teams fought hard—in fact, they fought harder than they should have to maintain their dignity. However, it is no mistake that they would undergo a qualitative change after the Dao Meeting.
After all, the amount of pressure they endured tonight was beyond common sense.
Eventually, the Dao Exchange is over.
Since there are too many rotations, Ning Fengyuan could only announce the list of the current defender teams based on points.
"The First, Spirit Hall, 699 points."
"The Second, Star Crown Institution (Star Crown Sect), 512 points."
"The Third, Star Luo Imperial Academy, 499 points."
"The Fourth, Thunderclap Academy (Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan), 477 points."
"The Fifth, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, 450 points."
"The Sixth Stage, Wind Sword School (Wind Sword Sect), 400 points."
"The Seven Stage, White Armored Dragon Institution (White Armored Dragon Sect), 367 points."
"The Eight and Last Stage, Skywater (Tianshui) Academy, 300 points."
As the lists announced, the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation couldn't help but feel all their effort was worth it. At least with nearly 700 points, they could afford many things in the Dao Academy's treasure lists.
Ning Fengyuan smiled at the audience, "With this, the Dao Exchange is over. I'm sure everyone exchanged ideas and skills well enough in this event, showcasing their talents as young spirit masters."
"I hope everyone savors their experience tonight and continues to improve, making our Douluo Continent flourish!"
After Ning Fengyuan said that, everyone clapped their hands.
She was about to say something when Han Yuan suddenly snatched her mic and said, "Wait!"
The venue abruptly becomes silent.
Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Han Yuan.
Liu Erlong and Ning Fengyuan gave Han Yuan a puzzled look as the silver-eyed young man calmly rubbed his neck, "Well, let's not end the event so suddenly."
"While everyone performed very well, I was quite bored..."
"This..." The Spirit Hall's Golden Generation and others couldn't help but feel a slap on their faces.
What do you mean by bored?!
We literally put our blood, sweat, and tears into this!
Although Han Yuan felt their glares, he ignored them and calmly stared at the venue. "That's why I'm holding the last Dao Exchange myself."
He added, "Seniors, especially those below Spirit Saint Realm, feel free to come to stage. This junior challenged you all."
Han Yuan's words echoed in the venue, shocking everyone because of how absurd it sounds.
Han Yuan smiled, "Of course, to make things interesting, the Dao Academy will reward seniors if I lose..."
"The reward is this 8,000-year-old Left Arm Spirit Bone from the Burning Tiger."
Then, a crimson arm spirit bone emerged above Han Yuan's palm, floating gently. At the same time, everyone's breath hitched slightly.
"This brat..." Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly.
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Alternative Title: Han Yuan's Challenge!