Novel Full Chapter 1341 Challenge Rules
Chapter 1341: Chapter 1341 Challenge Rules
Qi Tianlong floated onto Platform No. 3, while Xu Yanmo made his way to Platform No. 5. Yesterday, Deng Xu Tong, whom Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu had just met, ascended Platform No. 6. As for Platform No. 2 and Platform No. 4, each was taken by a young expert from the Sky Horse Clan’s younger generation.
Even so, the attention of the five other reigning platform holders was still collectively focused on Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu.
Lan had already clarified earlier—this was a martial competition with a matchmaking goal! As reigning platform holders, they could also challenge one another.
“The challenge rules are as follows. Each platform has a payment barrel in front. The first to deposit the challenge fee can ascend the platform for the challenge. After the conclusion of one challenge, the reigning platform holder has ten minutes to rest before the next battle begins. The contests continue until midday, after which daily challenges end. If a challenger loses, the fee will belong to the reigning holder. If the challenger succeeds, they will claim all rewards previously earned by the reigning holder. They can then either take over as the platform holder or choose to leave with their accumulated rewards. The initial six platform holders are not permitted to leave. The Future Newcomers Competition lasts a total of three days, so we encourage the young elites from all clans who wish to challenge the strong and validate themselves to strive hard.”
A powerful figure from the Sky Horse Clan announced the challenge rules from the central ceremonial space. Before each platform stood a payment barrel. The barrels weren’t large, with a diameter of only about two meters. This limitation was designed to restrict the value of challenge fees, preventing particularly large and less precious materials—such as items equivalent to the sky-grade crystal stone—from being used excessively. Larger volumes meant lower unit value, necessitating such constraints.
For all participants depositing challenge fees, their payment would carry their identifying mark. In front of each of the six platforms, there was a curved line, approximately a hundred meters away from the platform itself. Payments had to occur outside this line for challengers to qualify for battle.
As the rules were announced, the crowd “swarmed” forward, instantly filling the area outside the curved line. However, no one rushed to pay fees or engage in challenges.
All six platforms faced the same hesitative scene.
The curved line outside Platform No. 1 attracted the largest crowd. The swarm grew so dense that people further back couldn’t squeeze closer to the front.
The other five platforms, conversely, could be described as empty—though not totally devoid of spectators.
The hesitation naturally stemmed from apprehension about the reigning holders’ power, especially Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu, who were part of the younger generation’s Dragon Clan tandem. As the champions of the Ascending Dragon Competition, they were deemed the strongest among the younger generation of the Dragon Clan.
Although many believed that enduring a marathon of consecutive battles across opponents might prove difficult for them, this assumption could only be verified through the competition itself. Facing them in the first battle, however, presented extremely slim odds of victory. Considering the exorbitant price of a single sky-grade crystal stone, even major families within the Dragon Horse Star System would feel painful reluctance to part with such a resource casually.
Thus, although the host had formally announced the commencement of the Future Newcomers Competition, the entire scene fell into a momentary silence. No one dared initiate a challenge lightly. As the saying goes, getting started is the hardest part.
Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu stood centered on Platform No. 1, showing no signs of impatience.
Before even making his announcement today, he had carefully deliberated every move. From showcasing his bloodline aura to delivering his speech, especially the notion of a martial competition focused on matchmaking, these were all calculated decisions. Revealing his bloodline aura was strategically aimed at letting those who understood take notice, particularly the Sky Horse Sect Leader.
Lan Xuanyu was certain the Sky Horse Sect Leader would grasp the significance of his bloodline evolution. Therefore, his true target was none other than the Sky Horse Clan. Among all the clans, only the Sky Horse Clan might possess a sufficiently abundant supply of sky-grade crystal stones. On the other hand, if Lan ultimately married one of their clansmen, even the Sky Dragon Leader wouldn’t be able to oppose the arrangement in these circumstances.
As a result, the Sky Horse Clan was bound to take action—sooner or later.
Lan Xuanyu showed no sign of haste. What intrigued him most right now was the sky-grade crystal stone itself. What exactly was this mystical resource? What kind of benefits could it offer? To be the top-ranked resource within the Dragon Horse Star System, its advantages must undoubtedly be monumental.
At that moment, from the direction of Platform No. 6, a sudden flash of light lit up the area as something was deposited into the payment barrel.
“Deng Xu Tong, let me take over as platform holder in your place. Once I collect enough resources, I’ll then challenge Miss Lan,” declared a burly man who leapt onto Platform No. 6, becoming the first participant to initiate a challenge during the Future Newcomers Competition. His target was none other than Deng Xu Tong.
Deng Xu Tong snorted coldly, “We’ll see if you have the skill to back up your words.”
Intense energy instantly exploded onto Platform No. 6, activating a protective barrier around the platform that shielded the surrounding area from the chaotic energy fluctuations.
Since Lan Xuanyu hadn’t yet been challenged, his attention naturally shifted toward this unfolding combat, intrigued to observe how the Sky Horse Clan would approach battle.
As the combat began, both Deng Xu Tong and his burly opponent started expanding their bodies simultaneously.
In the blink of an eye, the two combatants had grown to around four meters in height. Deng Xu Tong now donned gleaming silver armor, his entire body exuding milky-white energy.
Despite the protective barrier separating the battlefield, Lan Xuanyu could still sense the latent explosive energies harnessed within this milky-white aura. Deng Xu Tong’s opponent unleashed a similar kind of energy—but his manifestation glowed red. Short, fiery hair stood on end, and even his eyes radiated red light.
Deng Xu Tong wielded a large sword, while his opponent gripped a double-edged battle axe. Within moments, the two clashed fiercely.
In the Douluo Federation, horses were considered elegant creatures, but the two Sky Horse Clan combatants in this clash broke the mold, embracing a head-on approach that left no room for retreat.
“Boom—” The thunderous roar of their collision reverberated as white and red light erupted fiercely, drenching the entire platform in their respective hues.
Lan Xuanyu quickly discerned that both combatants possessed near Ultimate Douluo levels of strength. Judging solely from their initial collision, neither gained the upper hand—it was an unquestionable stalemate. Clearly, Deng Xu Tong had found himself a formidable adversary!
“This is the Sky Horse Clan’s Sky Horse Battle Qi. Its specialty lies in explosive force. Deng’s battle qi carries the Light attribute, while Wang Junjie’s is tied to the Fire attribute. Combat within the framework of Sky Horse Battle Qi adheres to the principle ‘when two rivals meet, the braver prevails.’ It’s a direct contest of explosion ability, will to fight, and individual strength. Battles tend to conclude swiftly.”
While Lan Xuanyu watched the combat, a familiar voice reached his ears. Reflexively turning toward the source, he spotted Li Menglong among the spectators gathered outside the curved line. Smiling broadly, Li Menglong waved at him. Curiously, several upper-class Sky Horse Clan individuals in human form surrounded Li Menglong, keeping other strong figures from approaching him.
Lan Xuanyu had already noticed yesterday that Li Menglong’s status was likely extraordinary, and today’s scene only confirmed this impression further.
“Brother Li, who do you think will emerge victorious between the two?” Lan Xuanyu asked discreetly via voice transmission.
Li Menglong chuckled softly before replying, “Deng was chosen as a platform holder for good reason, but Wang Junjie’s strength is considerable too—they’re roughly on the same tier. Wang likely has some fresh trick up his sleeve, otherwise he wouldn’t dare issue a challenge right out of the gate. If that’s the case, I’d say his chances stand at thirty percent. Deng’s greatest trait is his steadiness!”
As they exchanged words, the clash between Deng Xu Tong and Wang Junjie intensified.
Sky Horse Battle Qi, hmm?
Lan Xuanyu carefully observed the energy fluctuations emitted by the two combatants, noting that this battle qi was distinctly different from soul power or bloodline power.