Chapter 482: Section 269: One Punch Victory
After deliberating for a moment, Teng Donglang decided that retrieving the potion should still be the top priority.
“Retrieve the potion first!”
“I’ll have to ask Hua Tang for help. He still owes me a favor.”
“If he gets involved, he can avoid the Mage Tower’s surveillance.”
“And hiring him would be much cheaper than bribing the Mage Tower.”
“Indeed, let’s do that!”
As soon as Teng Donglang made his decision, another subordinate hurried into the restaurant to report to him.
“Gang Leader, a Dragon-man has blocked our gate.”
“He has brought ice with him and declares that he wants to duel with you, Gang Leader!”
“Now, the street downstairs is filled with passersby.”
“A Dragon-man?” Teng Donglang’s heart leaped slightly, and the name Lord Long Fu flashed through his mind.
“Bringing ice, does he intend to engage me in a brave duel?” Teng Donglang speculated.
“That’s exactly right,” the subordinate said, bowing his head.
Bringing ice to challenge someone signifies a brave duel.
It’s a custom related to a story circulated in the Barbarian Continent.
Similar to how human nobles in the Holy Bright Empire challenge each other by throwing a glove.
Upon hearing this news, Teng Donglang could no longer sit still.
He stood up and went to the window on the second floor to look down.
The next moment, he saw the Dragon-man youth.
The Dragon-man youth was tall and robust, and his crimson Dragon Scales were like a close-fitting armor that suggested tremendous defensiveness at a glance.
“Indeed unforgettable,” Teng Donglang assessed internally.
Sensing the movement at the second-floor window ledge, the Dragon-man youth also looked up, his amber dragon eyes meeting Teng Donglang’s gaze.
Teng Donglang gradually narrowed his eyes, which shimmered with a cold light.
The stares of the two clashed mid-air, nearly sparking a blaze.
Beside the Dragon-man youth was Lan Zao.
He strongly requested to accompany the Dragon-man youth on this mission, feeling genuinely honored to be involved in such an action.
Recognizing the middle-aged Elf by the second-floor window as the person described in the intelligence, Lan Zao identified Teng Donglang and shouted, “Lord Teng Donglang, we are from the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps. This is our squad leader, Lord Long Fu. Hearing of your strength, he made a special trip to challenge you to a brave duel!”
The onlookers had already been drawn by the commotion caused by the Dragon-man youth and Lan Zao and formed layers around.
It was their first time seeing the Dragon-man youth, and they didn’t know much about him, but the person he wanted to challenge was someone they were all too familiar with!
At that moment, when the crowd saw Teng Donglang appear, they started exclaiming.
“Lord Teng Donglang has appeared!”
“This Dragon-man really wants to challenge Lord Teng Donglang; he wasn’t lying.”
“A Silver Level daring to challenge a Golden Level, what bravery!”
“Hmph, challenging Lord Teng Donglang is simply inviting humiliation. There’s no doubt about the outcome of this duel!”
“Lord Teng Donglang, make sure this youngster suffers!”
Teng Donglang watched the scene below, his expression growing increasingly grim.
He felt it was a bit of a problem.
From the exchange of glances, he fully sensed the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps’ immense confidence and overflowing combat spirit.
“Interesting, before I even deal with them, they come to trouble me.”
Teng Donglang thought to himself, “He is so confident, does he perhaps have some kind of trump card specifically against Golden Levels?”
A brave duel did not restrict the use of items.
A Silver Level challenging a Golden Level wasn’t necessarily doomed to fail, especially given many powerful and unconventional items.
Teng Donglang also remembered from the report that the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps’ fleet had two Golden Level components.
“The Patrol Fleet’s inspection couldn’t possibly turn their storage upside down. It’s very likely they have other cards up their sleeve.”
“They are confident that with these trump cards, they can create the result of a Silver Level defeating a Golden Level.”
“I cannot be reckless; I must handle this cautiously!”
Thinking this, Teng Donglang’s will to fight, already not strong, declined sharply.
He stood by the window, slightly raised his hand to signal to the crowd below that he had something to say.
The crowd downstairs immediately quieted down, showing Teng Donglang’s influence in this place.
Once it was completely silent below, Teng Donglang finally spoke, “Lord Long Fu, I’m pleased to meet you, and welcome you to Snowbird Port.”
“It’s our first meeting, but you’ve already made a deep impression on me.”
“I never shy away from a challenge, and I am delighted that you’ve proposed this brave duel.”
“However, you are just a Silver Level, a newcomer to Snowbird Port.”
“I am a Golden Level, one level above you. If I were to fight you while you’re still weary from your journey, wouldn’t it be lacking in grace?”
The Dragon-man youth’s expression changed slightly, sensing the implications in Teng Donglang’s words, he quickly retorted, “Teng Donglang, you wouldn’t be scared, would you?”
Teng Donglang laughed, “Please understand, if every Silver Level that comes here wishes to duel with me, wouldn’t I be overwhelmed? I’d have no time or energy left for other important things.”
“If you were Golden, I’d accept this duel immediately, but you’re not.”
“Challenging a Golden as a Silver shows bravery but not necessarily strength. Prove that first.”
“Defeat the six district leaders of the Saber Gang, and I will acknowledge your strength, and you will have earned the right to a duel with me.”
After saying this, without waiting for the Dragon-man youth to respond, Teng Donglang turned and walked away, disappearing from the window.
“Hey, don’t go!” Lan Zao called out urgently.
The Dragon-man youth gestured for him to stop.
Lan Zao turned back, anxiety on his face, “Lord Leader, what should we do now?”
“No worries. This is one of the outcomes we anticipated, isn’t it?” the Dragon-man youth smiled. “Let’s do as he requested. He can’t escape this.”
The Dragon-man youth slightly turned and looked towards the northwest, “If I remember correctly, the closest Saber Gang leader should be Ban Langen?”
“That’s right, Lord Leader,” Lan Zao recalled and immediately nodded.
“Teng Donglang, remember your promise! I’m going to find your men now, wait for me to defeat them one by one,” the Dragon-man youth left these words behind and swiftly turned to leave, decisive and swift.
Bystanders had watched the entire exchange between the Dragon-man youth and Teng Donglang, their emotions swelling.
“There’s a good show to watch.”
“Hurry up, keep up!”
“It’s so disappointing, I thought I could see Lord Teng Donglang teach this Dragon-man a lesson.”
“Lord Teng Donglang is absolutely right, why should he accept the challenge? The other is just a Silver Level!”
“This Dragon-man has to defeat all six leaders of the Saber Gang to be worthy of challenging Teng Donglang. I think that’s perfectly reasonable.”
“Can this outsider really do it? Can he really win? You know, the leaders are no ordinary Silver Levels.”
“He’s going to challenge the leaders now, I want to see what kind of strength and confidence he has.”
A large number of bystanders followed behind the Dragon-man youth, watching the excitement eagerly.
Ban Langen was a Tree Man.
When his subordinate informed him of this, he was also eating breakfast.
His head was covered in a profusion of branches spread out, and the brightly colored leaves fully stretched out to absorb the sunlight.
His ten fingers and ten toes extended into root-like forms, plunging into the basin placed on the ground.
The basin was filled with sweet, clear spring water.
Ban Langen absorbed the sunlight and water, feeling incredibly lazy and unwilling to move.
Hearing that the Dragon-man youth was heading his way, Ban Langen smirked, undervaluing the youth.
“Every year, people challenge our Gang Leader, but it’s rare to see a Silver Level.”
“How much strength can a young Dragon-man have?”
His subordinate advised him, “Boss, we shouldn’t be complacent. Since he dares to challenge our Gang Leader, he must be capable.”
The water level in the basin visibly lowered.
Slowly, Ban Langen closed his eyes and rocked the reclining chair beneath him.
This type of situation, like that facing the Dragon-man youth, was not the first to occur.
Many Transcendents used heroic duels to display their prowess and elevate their reputation.
There was once a Silver Level Transcendent who deliberately challenged Teng Donglang, trying hard to make a strong impression and then join the Saber Gang with ulterior motives.
“The Gang Leader has even ordered you to fight well,” the subordinate reminded him again.
Ban Langen nodded, “I understand the Gang Leader’s intention. He is a Golden Level and disdains using his high status against weaker opponents. So he has us handle it, to properly teach this outsider a lesson.”
The Dragon-man youth moved quickly.
Soon, Ban Langen saw the Dragon-man youth and Lan Zao himself.
“I know why you are here.”
“I actually find people like you annoying. The Gang Leader has his matters, and I have my own matters to handle.”
“Do you know, such challenges just waste my time?”
“But since the Gang Leader has commanded it, I’ll just have to reluctantly fight you.”
“Let’s keep it simple, don’t waste time.”
“How about this—I’ll just stand here and only defend, not attack. You throw one punch, and if you can push me back, you win. How about it, do you dare to accept this challenge?”
“Hmm?” The Dragon-man youth’s expression changed slightly.
He recalled information about Ban Langen from the intelligence reports.
This Tree Man’s strongest attribute was his defense, especially when he stood still, sinking his roots deeply into the soil, his defensive power and recovery power became astonishingly strong.
Ban Langen’s proposal, seemingly arrogant, was actually leveraging his strengths to a cunning extent.
If he won, he would gain both honor and benefit.
“But to underestimate me like this, is that really wise?” the Dragon-man youth thought to himself with a sneer, while outwardly showing anger.
He scolded Ban Langen, “You are Silver Level, and I am Silver Level too. To propose such a duel, you are really looking down on people.”
“For those of the same level, you should show respect.”
“Since you’ve proposed this method of the contest, I accept. Take my punch!”
As soon as his words fell, the Dragon-man youth made his move.
He mobilized all his Blast Fighting Spirit, simultaneously triggering a Blood Core Mutation, causing a Smoke Dragon transformation on his body.
In an instant, rings of the Smoke Emitter appeared on the Dragon-man youth’s elbows, arms, and back of his hands.
Then, the Dragon-man youth took a deep breath, Lan Zao even hearing the intense wind caused by the inhalation.
Combat Skill—Riot!
Combat Skill—Blast Fist!
For these two Combat Skills, the Dragon-man youth was so practiced they seemed innate, executed with ease and natural grace.
Meanwhile, Ban Langen had just managed to plunge his roots into the soil beneath him.
“Not good, I’m not ready yet!” Ban Langen internally screamed.
Caught off guard by the Dragon-man youth’s immediate action, he could only scramble to deploy his Defensive Fighting Skills.
Combat Skill—
It was too late!
The next moment, the Dragon-man youth disappeared from the spot and then suddenly appeared in front of Ban Langen, dominating his entire field of vision.
Then, a massive and solid Dragon Fist brutally pummeled out, striking Ban Langen in the chest.
Boom!
After a loud sound, Ban Langen was sent flying like a ball, smashing through three streets and finally collapsing a hotel.
After the dust settled, Ban Langen lay in the ruins, eyes rolled back, foaming at the mouth, unconscious.
“Boss!” members of the Saber Gang exclaimed in shock, rushing over to help.
Ban Langen had lost his ability to fight!
The spectators around cast shocked glances at the Dragon-man youth.
Some had just arrived at the back.
Standing outside the crowd on tiptoes, they asked, “What happened?”
“What was that loud explosion just now?”
“Has a fight started? Why is there no commotion now?”