Chapter 554: Section 341: Hope to Conquer Gold
Even Bu Quan, who had given away the Magic Scroll, hadn’t realized what a treasure she had bestowed.
“That’s what she told the Dragon-man youth, hoping the scroll would provide some supportive help.
It wasn’t until now that Bu Quan realized the tremendous gift she had given the Dragon-man youth!
A game changer!
A trump card!
“If you lose this duel, then you’re not just defeated by me alone,” the Dragon-man youth declared loudly.
Struck by such sudden thanks, Bu Quan quivered and her eyes welled up with tears.
“Cunning Dragon-man, it’s not your turn to declare victory yet!”
Teng Donglang snapped his whip and lunged at the Dragon-man youth, coldly shouting, “This battle has only just begun.”
“Go! Go!” Countless spectators cheered for the Dragon-man youth.
Members of the Saber Gang cheered for their leader.
Amidst the surging emotions, the Dragon-man youth didn’t rush into a fierce exchange; instead, he tactically retreated.
He picked up the Golden Longbow, crossbow, and an arrow quiver left in a corner and started to move around while shooting from a distance.
He had switched back to his old tactics!
This action astonished the excited crowd.
But as they came to terms with it, their faces turned weird and bitter.
A cool analysis made it clear: the tactical choice of the Dragon-man youth was undoubtedly the most correct.
The Dragon-man youth now had the advantage of the terrain, while Teng Donglang struggled in the Molten Lava Hell, constantly weakened.
Teng Donglang had just used a Qi Needle, restoring his Fighting energy to its peak, and his combat strength was still intact.
Whereas the Dragon-man youth was injured and needed time to recover.
Members of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps knew more crucial information.
Big Arena Badge!
With such equipment, the longer the Dragon-man youth delayed, the greater the enhancement he received.
Previously, there was no choice.
If the Dragon-man youth hadn’t intervened earlier, Teng Donglang’s base would quickly spread across the duel field, a massive advantage that could have led to a swift defeat for the Dragon-man youth.
Now, the time advantage was with the Dragon-man youth.
This strategic choice also made Teng Donglang’s face look even more unpleasant.
An enemy that uses his brains is the most troublesome.
Seeing Teng Donglang’s expression, Bu Quan’s smile bloomed beautifully.
For many years, she had never seen her enemy in such distress, being played by a Silver Level under the gaze of thousands.
This brought her the joy of revenge.
“Even if you lose, Long Fu Squad Leader, reaching this level has already met my expectations.”
“After this duel, I will give you three more pieces of equipment!”
“Golden Level.”
“Don’t ask the price.”
“They’re a gift.”
Realizing the Dragon-man youth’s tactics, Teng Donglang naturally tried his best to chase and bring him into his attack range.
But the Dragon-man youth, relying on earlier information and knowing that Teng Donglang excelled at mid-range strikes, was careful not to be careless and made every effort to maintain a long distance.
Teng Donglang had his own set of tricks against long-distance opponents, aiming to shorten the distance between them.
But when the Dragon-man youth was hit by Teng Donglang’s Combat Skill, his speed drastically dropped, and he was forced to engage in close combat, his arrows spent!
The Dragon-man youth held a Short Spear in one hand and clenched his fist with the other, engaging Teng Donglang in combat again.
He had previously thrown the Short Spear and even tried to retrieve it.
Teng Donglang, anticipating this, used it as bait to lure the Dragon-man youth into his attack range.
After a few tests, the Dragon-man youth saw through Teng Donglang’s trap and dropped the idea of picking up the spear for the time being.
Having a spear and a fist allowed him to use both spear and fist techniques, offering much more diverse combat methods than just using spears or fists.
“What I need to do now is to delay the time.”
“Let the effects of the Big Arena Badge enhance.”
“Also, endure hits during the fight to recharge the Dragon Scale Sword Qi.”
The Dragon-man youth sought not for feats but for no faults, fighting while moving.
Teng Donglang chased behind him, constantly mocking and taunting with words, but to little effect.
After all, the Dragon-man youth was challenging a stronger opponent with such tactics, unburdened.
In contrast, Teng Donglang, being at Gold Level, couldn’t defeat the Dragon-man youth for a long time, which deeply wounded his pride.
The increasingly infuriated Teng Donglang frequently used his Combat Skills.
The Dragon-man youth’s Vajra Body had recovered, mainly relying on this defensive layer to fend off Teng Donglang’s attacks with difficulty.
Teng Donglang’s masterful Ice Element Combat Skills were so adept that they were unpredictable.
Despite his best efforts to dodge, the Dragon-man youth still frequently got hit.
Unfortunately, he moved in a too monotonous way, charging straight ahead or moving sideways, which made it easy to predict his movements.
The Dragon-man youth was hit, and the cold began to erode his body, slowing both his movement and attack speeds.
Thankfully, the Ice Heart Cold Pack was there to counteract the negative effects of the cold erosion on his body.
There was another key factor.
Before the battle, the City Lord of Snowbird Port had given the Dragon-man youth a batch of Dragon Beast materials.
After consuming the Blood Core, the Dragon-man youth’s White Dragon Bloodline increased.
The Blood Core had already undergone a Mutation, providing the Dragon-man youth with some basic resistance to frost.
Although it was just basic, it triggered a qualitative change, narrowly allowing him to resist the negative status.
Teng Donglang, having difficulty in his prolonged attack, repeatedly used Combat Skills, causing his Fighting Energy to surge.
The Dragon-man youth was not having an easy time either.
There were several perilous moments when his Vajra Body’s defensive aura was shattered by Teng Donglang.
The golden silk chain armor was severely damaged.
The Dragon Scales were shattered, and the youth’s skin was lashed and heavily scarred by the whip.
But with the Automatic Blood Bottle, the Big Arena Badge, and the legendary Bloodline’s combined healing abilities, the Dragon-man youth harshly endured.
Even though he also brought potions,
once Teng Donglang began his offensive, he strung together unending and emerging waves of attacks, supporting each other and leaving no time for the Dragon-man youth to take any potions.
Not to mention using something as risky as “Burning Dragon Breath.”
Facing a formidable enemy like Teng Donglang, using a technique with such a great flaw was practically seeking defeat and death.
“We can win this battle! Our squad leader will definitely win,” Lan Zao said with unwavering determination, his eyes shining brightly, as if illuminated.
“The situation might be tough, but we genuinely have a chance of winning,” Menshi nodded in agreement.
He now had immense respect for the Dragon-man youth.
After all, Teng Donglang is of the Golden Level.
The Dragon-man youth not only hadn’t been defeated but had withstood the battle till now and even harbored a chance of victory!
Even though it was a Magic Scroll that brought about a turnaround, Menshi truly believed the Dragon-man youth deserved it.
It was all because of the Dragon-man youth’s efforts and Combat Skills supporting him, reaching this level.
He had earned it!
Sanda, with a complex expression, exclaimed, “If this duel results in victory, the squad leader will reap unimaginable fame! And our Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps will benefit immensely.”
“It’s not that no Silver Level has ever overcome a Golden Level, but those are usually under special circumstances.”
“To have both sides at full strength, battling under the watchful eyes of so many spectators like today, is exceptionally rare in the Ice Sculpture Kingdom for decades.”
“If we defeat Teng Donglang in this battle, our squad leader will become famous throughout the Kingdom. Our mercenary corps will rise to become the most sought after!”
The gap between Silver Level and Golden Level is indeed significant.
Precisely because most people cannot achieve it, a victory at Silver Level becomes incredibly precious!
Having once led a mercenary group, Sanda was also quite familiar with the operations and futures of mercenary groups.
Hearing this, Menshi became even more expectant.
Yet, concern also arose, prompting him to immediately inquire, “Will our identities cause any issues? After all, we are outsiders, and we have the background of arms dealers…”
Menshi wasn’t one of the survivors and hadn’t yet qualified to touch upon the core identity of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps.
Sanda smiled nonchalantly, shrugging it off, “What’s there to fear? We are a mercenary group registered through regular channels. Even if they are suspicious, they would have to consult the Mercenary Guild first.”
Sanda added in his heart, “Moreover, we don’t actually have any contact with arms dealers. Even if the Ice Sculpture Kingdom wanted to investigate us, proving any criminal record would be impossible.”
“They won’t be able to find any trouble with us.”
“Even more so, this might make them overestimate us, and out of caution, they wouldn’t dare to make a move lightly.”
Reassured, Menshi grew even more hopeful about the future of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps and about his own future.
He watched the Dragon-man youth fiercely battling and pondered, “How’s the Energy Storage of the Sword Returning Dragon Scales doing? It should have accumulated enough by now, right?”
Menshi was increasingly eager to witness the Dragon-man youth turn the tables and win with the Sword Returning Dragon Scales.
The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps’ family and friends section was filled with anticipation, while the atmosphere in the observation room of the Saber Gang was heavy and anxious.
Xiong Ju frowned heavily,
Ban Langen no longer clamored, and Tree Man looked troubled.
Spring Boxer also appeared tense. Although he admired the Dragon-man youth, he more so wanted his own Gang Leader to win.
Ice Eagle, being the former Gang Leader, seeing the situation, spoke up to boost morale: “No need to worry too much.”
“Even if Sword Returning Dragon Scales successfully stores energy, it still requires the right moment to unleash. Previously, it was because our Gang Leader stood still that it could hit so easily.”
“If the Long Fu squad leader recklessly releases the Sword Qi, it could likely be nimbly dodged by our Gang Leader.”
“His best tactic would be to engage our Gang Leader in close combat.”
“Only at the closest range, can he ensure to the greatest extent that the overwhelming Sword Qi hits its mark.”
“But achieving that isn’t so simple.”
“You guys should trust our Gang Leader; he won’t easily let Long Fu succeed!”
Without a doubt, Sword Returning Dragon Scales were the Dragon-man youth’s ace in the hole.
Not only the two combatants but also the forces behind them, as well as countless spectators, were all focused on this critical factor.
Suddenly, Sword Returning Dragon Scales shot out a dazzling incandescent Sword Qi!