The entire duel process was exceptionally captivating, with cheers and shouts almost never ceasing, filling the dueling field.
Mifang changed his previous conservative strategy, taking the initiative to attack vigorously, fighting with flair.
Long Fu also focused on offense, with defense as supplementary.
With Long Meng’s guidance, he grasped the Gravity Force, possessing the Horizontal Force and Tough Force in his defense.
During the battle, he continually utilized these forces.
Under the pressure brought by Mifang, he swiftly mastered the practical use of the three forces.
He seldom used Combat Skills, instead focusing on basic fighting techniques to counter Mifang’s various combat skills.
This made the audience exclaim in astonishment.
"Did you notice? Long Fu has never exerted his full strength."
"His combat style has changed significantly, using combat skills less frequently."
"But his fighting skills have improved so much. My goodness, how did they improve so rapidly?!"
In the end, the Dragon-man youth still unleashed his combat skill.
Combat Skill — Dragon Ball: Explosive Flame.
The Dragon Balls born from the explosive flame fighting energy have explosive properties.
The Dragon-man youth detonated three Dragon Balls in succession, causing Mifang to spit blood and fall to the ground, losing his combat abilities.
He was convinced.
In the previous battles, his combat skills were frequently deployed but ineffective. Dragon Scale and equipment defense were one point; the defense enhancement provided by the two major forces was the second point.
The Dragon-man youth, relying on basic combat, overwhelmed him. Eventually leading to Mifang’s significant fighting energy consumption, while the Dragon-man youth’s basic combat skill usage was rather frugal.
Seeing Mifang’s insufficient fighting energy, the Dragon-man youth then performed the [Dragon Ball] combat skill, ultimately deciding the winner.
"This truly was a spectacular duel!"
"Yes, both sides fought splendidly, without regrets."
"Brother Mifang gave it his all, draining even the last ounce of fighting energy. Failure doesn’t matter; he’s still our brother!"
Losing the battle isn’t that significant.
As long as it’s a duel, there will be winners and losers, with winners there are losers.
What’s important is not to lose miserably. In the previous battle, Mifang lost too miserably, too shamefully, not showing the will and courage to fight at all.
But in this battle, it was much better, daring to fight and strive, significantly raising the public’s opinion of Mifang.
The key that led to his change in style was just a simple promise from the Dragon-man youth: "not to kill you."
This was invaluable to Mifang.
Yet, even with all his might, he couldn’t match the combat sense of the Dragon-man youth, further solidifying his desire to follow the Dragon-man youth.
"How could Long Fu have made such significant progress in fighting skills in just a few days?"
"Credit to Long Meng’s coaching? Nonsense!"
"Only the experiential inheritance from the Duel Divine Country could have such an effect. But according to reports, Long Fu hasn’t stayed in the Duel Divine Country for that long."
"So, all of this is his disguise; he naturally has such immense strength, just constrained by circumstance, revealing it bit by bit, which makes sense!"
The combat talent of the Dragon-man youth was so overwhelming that Mifang imagined incorrect conclusions. Only such erroneous conclusions fit the common knowledge of the public.
Yet, in truth...
"He indeed made such great progress; if I hadn’t witnessed it myself, I wouldn’t have thought it possible." Long Meng sighed inwardly, growing ever more appreciative of the Dragon-man youth.
As a result, he was even more attentive during the guidance after the duel.
The Dragon-man youth clearly felt that Long Meng was becoming closer to him.
"Why?" The Dragon-man youth pondered the reason for this change.
He thought of his sanctuary talent, his immense progress, being part of the same Dragon-man group, and the hidden story between Shuanglian and Long Meng.
"You can master more forces. Your combat talent is rare, something I have never seen in my life."
"The progress appearing on you, could almost be called miraculous."
After the guidance, Long Meng advised the Dragon-man youth: "You have now become a duelist, but your stay in the Divine Country has been too short."
"Each of us duelists entered the Divine Country, will be granted a Divine Art Contract."
"Only after having the Divine Art Contract can we leave the Duel Divine Country."
The Dragon-man youth nodded, having long felt the Divine Art Contract upon his body.
For him, it was not a significant issue.
He could use deception divine arts to fool the Earth Element Main God, deceive the Divine Artifact [Truth Stone Tablet], and naturally deceive the incomplete Duel Godhood, and the Divine Art Contract, making it believe he has always adhered to the contract, entirely within his capacity.
Of course, he now had no need to consume divine power or Pearl Bubble to deceive the Duel Divine Art Contract.
He was quite willing to comply for now.
Long Meng continued: "In fact, there is another benefit for newly minted duelists that you have not claimed."
"If you continue to stay in the Divine Country, you’ll automatically receive some battle experience."
"This experience comes from the accumulation of the Divine Country, from countless duel participants over the years. They believed more or less in duels, so upon death, some experience is generated and left behind."
"You can inherit a portion of this experience."
"Directly acquired experience can help you swiftly master many new fighting techniques with ease and efficiency beyond your learning... "
"Uh, perhaps not for you." Long Meng looked at the Dragon-man youth and quickly changed his words.
Mainly because the Dragon-man youth’s learning speed was too fast, and his learning effectiveness was so outstanding!
The Dragon-man youth beamed with joy: "So there’s such a good thing."
Long Meng smiled and nodded: "Only once. Afterwards, if you want such experience again, you’ll have to exchange Divine Grace for it."
"Your situation differs from other duelists."
"I suggest you continue to diligently practice for a period. Your potential in forces is enormous; the currently mastered three forces are far from your limit."
"Perhaps, when you reach a standstill, or when progress becomes less obvious, claiming this gift from the God of Duels might be more cost-effective."
The Dragon-man youth nodded repeatedly, appearing like a good student, displaying great humility.
This further increased Long Meng’s goodwill towards him.
In truth, what the Dragon-man youth thought was: "Reach a standstill? With the Blood Core supporting me, I won’t have such a day."
"The God of Duels is much stingier than the God Mei Lan. Divine Grace surprisingly doesn’t automatically increase but requires contributions to earn."
"But it doesn’t matter."
"As long as I perform the blasphemy prayer, I believe I can obtain more. After all, the God of Duels hardly exists, with even the Godhood incomplete."
The Dragon-man youth is entirely capable of bringing a bit of a small shock from the Desecration Priest to the other duelists.
However, after much thought, he decided not to.
If he were to take such actions, it would overly provoke the other duelists.
If he builds an image of being deeply favored by the Duel Godhood, he becomes the strongest competitor for the Duel Godhood in others’ eyes!
By then, the Ice Sculpture Royal Family and the White Dragon King’s side would all take measures against the Dragon-man youth.
Long Meng, too, would turn from friends to foes!
Becoming a duelist is already dancing on a dangerous cliff’s edge. Continuing to leap further would indeed result in a fall.
"Once I succeed in taking over, the entire Duel Godhood will be mine, so why care for a bit of Divine Blessing acquired from the Desecration Priest?" the Dragon-man youth thought.
And outwardly, he expressed to Long Meng his intention to return the three Golden Level bodies, including the Gang Leader of the Axe Gang.
Long Meng was greatly gratified: "It’s commendable that you have such an awareness. Helping the duelists who died in battle return to Anqiu for burial is our consensus."
Long Fu further asked: "I’m considering whether to seize the opportunity to demand some war spoils?"
Long Meng chuckled: "Do as you see fit."
The youth’s eyes discreetly flashed with a glint.
He recalled Cang Xu’s guidance: "If Long Meng disagrees with claiming the spoils, it proves his relationship with the military faction isn’t distant."
"If Long Meng agrees, it indirectly proves the competition between the higher levels is more intense."
"If Long Meng is indifferent, then it’s somewhere between the two."
The plan to return the three Golden Level corpses was something the Dragon-man youth, Cang Xu, and Zi Di had previously arranged. Now, the Dragon-man youth brings it up specifically to Long Meng, subtly testing him.
Simultaneously, seeking Long Meng’s guidance deepens the relationship between Long Meng and the youth, further weakening the strong presence of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps itself.
Sure enough, after the three Golden Level bodies were interred into Anqiu, the Royal Family immediately responded, expressing satisfaction.
The Dragon-man youth’s voluntary return, with no demand for any war spoils, greatly eased relations on both sides, as well as the atmosphere among the duelists.