Chapter 1201: Dragon Chief

The expression on the Celestial Dragon Head’s face froze instantly. Not just him—almost all the Dragon Knights only now remembered that Lan Xuanyu had a Dragon Mount!

Bai Xiuxiu hadn’t participated in the final clash, but that didn’t mean she didn’t exist!

Yes, Lan and Qi Tianlong had both been gravely injured. But her Dragon Mount was still there! How could the outcome need any judgment?

The Celestial Dragon Head’s expression was already extremely ugly. He waved his hand and said, “Save them. The finals—Lan and Bai Xiuxiu win.”

This was a match watched by all. Even someone of his status could not reverse the outcome.

Cheers erupted almost instantly from every city on Celestial Dragon Planet. The shouts within Rising Dragon City could even be heard from the Rising Dragon Platform so high above.

Yes, the weak had defeated the strong. The Golden Dragon Princess had won!

This was a match so spectacular it could be remembered for a lifetime.

Qi Tianlong had lost—lost completely. He had lost from the very beginning of his strategy. After being severely wounded, even using the Blood Dragon Self-Detonation Technique, he had still lost in the end. The Golden Dragon Princess, with her unyielding will, tenacious fighting spirit, and clever mind, had once again defeated a powerhouse far above her in strength. This was the ending all the spectators had hoped to see, and she had truly achieved it.

From this moment on, everyone understood that the Golden Dragon Princess’s future was bound to be incomparably bright. No one could stop her march into the upper ranks of the Dragon Clan.

Qi Tianlong had been groomed by the Celestial Dragon Head as his successor, but the establishment of the wager had robbed him of that chance forever. And Lan, as the final Top Rising Dragon of the Rising Dragon Competition, would surely replace his position. Becoming the most illustrious existence among the younger generation, and in the future becoming one of the Dragon Knights—even one ranked near the top—was only a matter of time.

Huang Daoqi’s mouth hung slightly open. Even he had not expected the final outcome to be like this.

When Lan and Xiuxiu had both entered the finals stage, he had actually already been satisfied. That had already been his greatest wish.

But who would have thought that in the finals, facing powerful enemies in almost every match, Lan and Xiuxiu would cut through all obstacles, entering the top fifteen, top eight, top four, the finals, and finally claiming the crown. Becoming a generation’s Dragon Chief—it was simply unbelievable, like a myth or legend.

But the facts were before his eyes, impossible for him not to believe. The Rising Dragon Competition was over, and Fenglong City was undoubtedly the final, greatest winner! Yet as the winning city lord, Huang Daoqi’s feelings at this moment were mixed.

Once upon a time, he had hoped Lan could be stronger and more outstanding. But at this moment, he wished Lan could be a little more low-key, not so outstanding. That kind of Lan would be easier for the family to control!

The thousand-year contract was certainly powerful in effect, binding even Dragon Knights. But what if she became the next Head in the future, or even the Head? What could the thousand-year contract still bind?

Huang Daoqi’s heart was in turmoil at this moment. He even somewhat didn’t know how to face the current Lan.

Several god-rank Dragon Clan members had already rushed swiftly into the arena to treat the severely injured Lan Xuanyu and Qi Tianlong. Lan Xuanyu’s injuries were manageable—though they had damaged his essence, at least his foundation was not shaken. They seemed severe, but with a Dragon Clan body, recovery would not be difficult. Qi Tianlong, however, was in trouble. He had ignited his bloodline and fought using the Blood Dragon Self-Detonation Technique for so long—that was true complete exhaustion! Recovery would be exceedingly difficult. More importantly, he had lost this match, and to the Celestial Dragon Head, his existence as a disciple had already become meaningless.

The Celestial Dragon Head slowly rose from the Dragon Force Pillar and said in a deep voice, “This year’s Rising Dragon Competition ends here. Lan is the Dragon Chief. Rewards will be distributed according to precedent. Except for the Dragon Knights, all members of our clan are to withdraw from the Rising Dragon Platform immediately. No delays.”

“Yes!” The other seventeen Dragon Knights and all the Dragon Clan higher-ups present rose and saluted.

Everyone knew the Celestial Dragon Head was absolutely not in a good mood at this moment. Even the Mokong Dragon Knight Luo Lan, though greatly delighted inside, dared not provoke the Head at this time.

And they all knew why the Celestial Dragon Head was doing this. Probably only being able to absorb that seven-colored dragon force to enhance their bloodlines could improve the Head’s mood.

If Qi Tianlong had won today, the Head would very likely have personally treated Lan’s and Qi Tianlong’s injuries, but now there was clearly not the slightest intention of that. Under his pressure, the other Dragon Knights found it inconvenient to act. Lan was fine—there would certainly be no major problem—but if Qi Tianlong were messed with any further, whether he could even survive was hard to say. Clearly, the Celestial Dragon Head was truly disappointed in him. And in his eyes, Qi Tianlong had completely lost his value.

After receiving basic treatment, Lan Xuanyu was brought back to their residence by Bai Xiuxiu. Everyone could feel the Head’s fury, so those god-rank Dragon Clan members dared not give Lan Xuanyu excessive treatment. Anyway, his injuries would not be too difficult to self-repair.

All the way back to the residence, Bai Xiuxiu carefully carried Lan Xuanyu into the bedroom.

Because of the difference between men and women, Huang Yuanlang wanted to help but dared not interfere. Moreover, Bai Xiuxiu was radiating cold killing intent at this moment, so he dared not say much either.

Bai Xiuxiu was also a contestant who had advanced to the finals, and her strength shown during the finals stage was remarkable. It was by no means solely reliant on Lan that she had ultimately won the championship. Just like today—without her Heaven and Earth Reversal to establish the advantage, facing Qi Tianlong in his full Divine Dragon Armor state, “they” would have had no chance at all.

After closing the door, Bai Xiuxiu carefully removed the tattered clothes from Lan Xuanyu’s body and cleaned him. With no outsiders present, the Treasure Seeking Beast also released the illusion on Lan Xuanyu’s body.

Bai Xiuxiu wet a towel and began cleaning his body, but at that moment Lan Xuanyu suddenly opened his eyes.

Bai Xiuxiu was startled, and the towel in her hand dropped. The somewhat cold towel fell onto Lan Xuanyu’s body, causing the wounds to twitch, and he couldn’t help but furrow his brows, smiling bitterly: “Are you trying to murder your own husband?”

“You’re fine?” Bai Xiuxiu said blankly.

Lan Xuanyu smiled bitterly: “How could I be fine? I just woke up a while ago. It’s not as serious as it looks on the outside.”

Bai Xiuxiu let out a long breath, and her eyes immediately reddened. She raised her hand as if to hit him, but ultimately held back.

“Confess yourself!” Bai Xiuxiu said fiercely. “Why don’t you ever explain things to me first?”

Lan Xuanyu said helplessly: “We’re facing a bunch of Dragon Knights—top-tier existences. They can perceive emotional changes. If I told you in advance and you acted too calmly, how could we fool them? My injuries are lighter than they appear. During the battle, I borrowed the Dragon God energy from inside the Rising Dragon Pillar to replenish myself. Otherwise, how could I have withstood Qi Tianlong’s outburst? That’s why I had to fight him on the ground—with the Dragon God Force replenishing me, I could hold on. And though the injuries aren’t light, I also took the opportunity to absorb quite a bit of Dragon God Force to temper my body. I just need to recover from my injuries and absorb the tempering effects. This time counts as a chance to cultivate and accumulate.”

Bai Xiuxiu patted her own forehead. “Being with you is really too thrilling, you know that?”

A smile appeared at the corner of Lan Xuanyu’s mouth. “I was actually very nervous today. After all, this is the first time I’ve seen the Celestial Dragon Head since arriving here. The arrival of all eighteen Dragon Knights today was beyond my expectations. It shouldn’t be just for the Rising Dragon Competition finals. There may be other matters. After I woke up and thought it over carefully, I think it’s related to my earlier absorption of the Rising Dragon Platform’s Dragon God energy. These Dragon Knights very likely want to study whether they can draw out the Dragon God Force from within the Rising Dragon Platform.”