SL—Chapter 164: Yu Tianheng: I Was Targeted and Isolated
Sunset Forest.
"Stay alert, everyone! Don't lose points!"
Dugu Bo looked at the formation of the Royal Fight Team before him, his brow slightly furrowed. Why was Yu Tianheng always trying to get close to Yan Yan?
Can't he see that Yan Yan doesn't want anything to do with him? This kid is considered a prodigy among the younger generation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, so how can he be so lacking in perception?
Although Yu Tianheng and Yan Yan had feelings for each other before, it ended before it even began, didn't it?
Don't think this old man can't see through you. This kid is deliberately trying to get close to Yan Yan just to get closer to me, a Title Douluo, and gain my support. How could he truly like Yan Yan that much?
The past is the past, and the present is the present. Dugu Bo felt it was necessary to make Yu Tianheng more mindful.
"Yu Tianheng, go stand at the back of the line."
"Huh?"
Yu Tianheng looked at Dugu Bo with a confused expression, full of bewilderment. "Senior Dugu, why is that?"
Dugu Bo snorted coldly. "Just go when I tell you to. What's with all the questions? You are the highest-level Power Attack System Soul Master besides Ling Qianyao and the others. Placing you at the end of the line will make you a solid rear guard, convenient for providing support."
"Oh, okay." Yu Tianheng nodded and went to sit at a table with Shi Mo.
Seeing his appearance, Dugu Bo pursed his lips. Not only was he lacking in perception, but his intelligence was also worrying, without any independent thought.
He believed that flimsy reason and ran off.
'Speaking of which, isn't there a Golden Iron Triangle on the continent? That so-called Grandmaster mentioned by Meng Shenji seems like he's a relative of this Yu Tianheng.'
'These guys from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan— their brains seem to be a bit off.'
He even suspected that this family's ancestors had some connection with Soul Beasts. Their bloodline continuity was so stable that they could even dragonize body parts, yet their brains seemed to be missing a screw.
They always produce oddities.
Dugu Bo cleared his throat, stood with his hands behind his back, and a cloud of green poisonous mist slowly swirled around him.
"This old man is bored, so I especially came to help you little ones with some special training. Today, your task is to walk out of this poisonous mist maze safely and unharmed."
"In this maze set up with Jade Phosphor Illusion Mist, Jade Phosphor Serpents condensed from Soul Power and poison will appear. Their strength is set at Soul Ancestor level for now, but will be adjusted depending on the situation.
This maze has been set up by this old man for a long time. Its scope is vast, encompassing many hidden places within Sunset Forest.
Furthermore, naturally occurring poisonous miasma is intertwined with this old man's poisonous mist, making the danger level far beyond your imagination.
From here, just keep heading east for about ten kilometers.
Don't expect Ling Qianyao's second Soul Skill to constantly purify this old man's poison for you. I will be observing secretly the entire time. Your Soul Power reserves can't compare to mine.
This test is about your adaptability and teamwork abilities. Begin."
Dugu Bo's figure flickered and disappeared.
Looking east again, the flowers, grass, and trees were tinged with a strange green glow.
Everyone looked at each other, then turned their gazes toward Ling Qianyao in unison.
Shi Mo spoke up, "Brother, what should we do?"
Shi Mo nodded, "I want to ask too."
Yu Tianheng and Ling Qianyao simultaneously fell into thought.
The former patted his head. Stupid brain, think quickly! This is a great opportunity to win people over, perform well in front of Dugu Yan, and even showcase my abilities under Dugu Bo's eyes.
As long as he can come up with a reasonable strategy, offer insights, and lead everyone out safely, Dugu Yan will see him in a new light, and Dugu Bo will also recognize his abilities.
Then it will be Senior Dugu Bo as his grandfather-in-law, with rare treasures as dowry, and the next Clan Master has already been decided within the clan!
However, while he was still patting his head, Ling Qianyao had already spoken first:
"Dugu Yan is familiar with the characteristics of the poisonous mist. My mental power is strong enough to see through and sense its flaws and dangers. Zhu Zhuqing, as an Agility Attack System Soul Master, is fast.
Therefore, the three of us will scout ahead—I in the middle.
Ye Lingling will be in the center. Shi Mo and Shi Mo will be responsible for protecting Lingling. Tianheng, you will be responsible for guarding the rear. With your powerful lightning attacks, you can block potential dangers from behind.
Senior Dugu is observing in secret, so we'll have to adapt accordingly. Any objections?"
"Of course not~" Dugu Yan replied clearly, winking at Ling Qianyao.
"I think it's very reasonable."
"Brother, me too." Shi Mo scratched his head honestly, grinning and showing his white teeth, patting his chest.
Ye Lingling and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged smiles.
Seeing this, Yu Tianheng couldn't help but be slightly stunned. 'No, the tactics were decided this quickly? I've been assigned a role again?'
"Tianheng?" Ling Qianyao looked over in confusion.
"Oh, oh, it's nothing, I think it's very reasonable," Yu Tianheng quickly replied. Although he felt unwilling in his heart, he had to admit that it was indeed a reasonable arrangement.
But despite saying that, a competitive spirit brewed inside him.
Since Ling Qianyao took over as captain of the Royal Fight Team, his presence felt like it was covered by a thin veil. The light that originally belonged to him seemed to have been overshadowed by Ling Qianyao.
He was now also a Level 41 Soul Ancestor! With such talent, he was firmly suppressed by Ling Qianyao's brilliance within the team.
"Since that's the case, get ready—let's go."
At Ling Qianyao's command, everyone quickly adjusted their states and advanced once again toward the depths of the poisonous mist.
Star Breaking Sword emitted waves of light, dispelling the surrounding poison.
Yu Tianheng followed at the back of the team, seemingly fully focused on observing the surroundings, but his mind couldn't help but wander.
'Guarding the rear—what's the point? Can't show off, can't get girls, Yan Yan—without you…'
As they delved deeper into the poisonous mist, the illusions became increasingly realistic. Dugu Bo controlled the Jade Phosphor Serpents to continuously attack the middle section of the team, from Ling Qianyao to Ye Lingling.
To save Soul Power, the Shi brothers were responsible for tanking damage, while Ling Qianyao focused on precise kills.
As time passed, Yu Tianheng gradually relaxed because he found that during the advance, they hardly encountered any difficult dangers. The team's coordination was excellent, and he didn't need to do much.
His vigilance gradually decreased.
"Yan Yan..."
Just as his mind wandered, a giant Jade Phosphor Serpent, hidden deep within the poisonous mist and several times larger than a normal Jade Phosphor Serpent, suddenly darted out from the side.
This giant Jade Phosphor Serpent was extremely fast, reaching Yu Tianheng in the blink of an eye. It opened its large mouth and bit fiercely toward him.
Yu Tianheng was startled. He wanted to dodge, but it was already too late.
"Holy crap, why is it so big?" he suspected he was targeted.
"Thunderbolt!"
Countless lightning arrows burst out from around Yu Tianheng. However, the giant Jade Phosphor Serpent's reaction was also extremely fast. At the instant the lightning arrows shot out, it twisted its body nimbly, avoiding most of the attacks.
Its thick snake tail swept toward Yu Tianheng like a huge whip.
Yu Tianheng couldn't dodge in time and was struck heavily in the chest by the snake's tail. His whole body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, falling heavily to the ground, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
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