Chapter 244: The Three-Star Dou Ling!
"Hand over the leadership of the White Gang?"
Hearing this, Bai Cheng frowned. He hadn't expected Mo Yu to make such a request. In the history of the Inner Academy, no one had ever asked for something like this before.
Not only was Bai Cheng surprised, but the audience also erupted in shock when they heard Mo Yu's words. Although Bai Cheng was ranked 34th on the Strong Ranking, the White Gang was one of the top ten forces in the Inner Academy. Among its 34 members, there were four Dou Ling experts, thirteen Da Dou Shi, and the rest were peak Dou Shi! This force would easily be considered a solid third-rate power in the Black-Corner Region. If it continued to grow, it could potentially challenge second-rate or even first-rate powers.
And here was Mo Yu, a newcomer who had just entered the Inner Academy from the Outer Academy, daring to covet such a vast organization. This was nothing short of ambitious, perhaps even audacious.
"Wow, Sister Xiao Yu, your fiancé is actually eyeing the White Gang! That gang is even slightly stronger than our Moon Gang. The leader of the White Gang is a well-known figure in the entire Inner Academy."
"If Mo Yu really succeeds, won't Sister Xiao Yu become the wife of the White Gang's leader? We might all have to start currying favor with you!"
"Who knows, with Mo Yu's confidence, he might actually succeed." A group of beautiful girls chattered, immediately attracting the heated gazes of the surrounding male students.
Seeing this, Xiao Yu couldn't help but laugh bitterly as she covered her forehead. Then, she looked toward the battlefield. Although she had her doubts about Mo Yu's bold move, she knew him well enough to understand that he wouldn't make such a claim without being certain of his chances.
In the arena, seeing Bai Cheng hesitate, Mo Yu smiled playfully and said, "What's the matter, Senior Bai Cheng? You were just saying you'd agree to anything, and now you're backing out? Are you scared?"
Hearing Mo Yu's taunt, a cold glint flashed in Bai Cheng's eyes, and he snorted, "Even if I hand over the White Gang's leadership, I doubt you could handle it. Perhaps you should ask for something else instead, Mo Yu."
"You don't need to worry about that," Mo Yu replied with a calm smile. When it comes to winning people's loyalty, it's all about power and benefits—and Mo Yu was not lacking in either.
Seeing that Mo Yu wasn't backing down, Bai Cheng's expression darkened further. After a moment, he spoke in a deep voice, "Very well, I agree to your terms."
In Bai Cheng's mind, even if he did lose and had to hand over leadership, Mo Yu wouldn't be able to hold onto it for long. Moreover, Bai Cheng was confident he wouldn't lose in the first place.
As Bai Cheng agreed, a subtle, meaningful smile appeared on Mo Yu's face.
Compared to Xiao Yan's newly formed Pan Gate, the White Gang was a force of seasoned students. If Mo Yu could bring this force under his control, it would serve as a fresh talent pool for Yuan Fu. With geniuses from Jia Nan Academy and the Black-Corner Region training ground, Yuan Fu could quickly rise to become a first-rate power in the Black-Corner Region.
While Mo Yu's plans remained unknown to the others, Hu Qian and Elder Su exchanged glances and shook their heads with a sigh. They then stepped back, leaving the battlefield to the two fighters.
As they retreated, Bai Cheng's expression grew more serious, and a deep yellow spear appeared in his hand.
Holding the spear tightly, Bai Cheng's hand trembled slightly as powerful yellow Dou Qi surged from his body, enveloping the spear in an instant.
"Earth-type Dou Qi, huh?" Mo Yu murmured softly as he observed the color of Bai Cheng's Dou Qi.
Bai Cheng stared coldly at Mo Yu from a distance, tightening his grip on the yellow spear. With a loud shout, his deep yellow Dou Qi surged out like a viscous yellow stream, flooding the area around him.
With a heavy stomp on the ground, Bai Cheng's figure turned into a yellow blur. The spearhead gathered Dou Qi rapidly, and as his body combined with the spear, the two seemed to merge into one. The spear sliced through the air with a sharp, hissing sound, displaying considerable power.
A Six-Star Dou Ling's charged attack was powerful enough to shatter even boulders on impact.
Facing Bai Cheng's fierce opening strike, Mo Yu didn't confront it head-on. Instead, his figure flickered and disappeared from sight, leaving only a slight ripple on the ground.
"Nine Flashes of the Wandering Dragon, Instant Flash!"
Bai Cheng's expression changed as he suddenly lost sight of his target. The speed was such that he only caught a glimpse of a black streak passing by, causing a hint of caution to rise within him.
In a split second, Bai Cheng's spear spun and thrust backward.
Ding!
A crisp sound echoed through the arena as sparks flew. Bai Cheng's yellow spear met Mo Yu's black spear, crackling with terrifying lightning energy. Bai Cheng felt a slight numbness in his hand.
"No wonder he could defeat Fu Ao. This strength is on par with those ranked around the 50th position on the Strong Ranking." Bai Cheng's face changed slightly as he felt the force behind Mo Yu's spear. Inside, he was stunned, as if a great wave had surged within him.
Mo Yu paid no attention to Bai Cheng's shock. With a powerful whoosh, his black spear swung down toward Bai Cheng, unleashing a forceful wind. The attack was so fierce that Bai Cheng was momentarily caught off guard.
However, Bai Cheng was a Six-Star Dou Ling after all. Despite the initial onslaught, he gradually regained his composure, his powerful Dou Qi flowing out and managing to withstand Mo Yu's heavy blows.
In the battlefield, two figures dashed and flashed, one silver and one yellow, their spears creating a dazzling display of colors.
Every time the black spear and yellow spear collided, a visible ripple of energy spread out, cracking the stone floor beneath them.
Bang!
The two spears clashed, and both fighters were forced back. Bai Cheng stumbled back two steps, while Mo Yu was pushed back four. Although Mo Yu's strength was impressive, the overwhelming Dou Qi of the Six-Star Dou Ling gave Bai Cheng the upper hand.
From the stands, seeing Mo Yu pushed back caused a wave of murmurs and some jeering. Members of the White Gang, along with those who had lost fire energy betting against Mo Yu earlier, took the opportunity to mock and taunt him.
Seeing this, members of the Moon Gang and Pan Gate immediately began arguing with them. While the battle raged on in the arena, the stands became increasingly lively with the heated exchanges.
However, Xiao Yu, Xiao Yan, and Xun'er remained unwavering in their faith.
In the arena, despite his apparent advantage, Bai Cheng grew more and more frustrated with Mo Yu's resilience.
Clenching his teeth, Bai Cheng gripped his spear tightly, his eyes locked on Mo Yu with a cold glint.
He knew what this fight meant for him. If he lost, Mo Yu would likely take his place in the Strong Ranking, and the White Gang would fall into Mo Yu's hands.
"Give up the leadership of the White Gang?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Cheng frowned. He hadn't expected Mo Yu to make such a demand. In the history of the Inner Academy, it seemed that no one had ever made such a request before.
Not only was Bai Cheng surprised, but the audience also erupted into an uproar when they heard Mo Yu's words. Although Bai Cheng was ranked 34th on the Strong Ranking, the White Gang was one of the top ten forces in the Inner Academy. Among its 34 members, there were four Dou Ling experts, thirteen Da Dou Shi, and the rest were peak Dou Shi! This force would easily be considered a solid third-rate power in the Black-Corner Region. If it continued to grow, it could potentially challenge second-rate or even first-rate powers.
And here was Mo Yu, a newcomer who had just entered the Inner Academy from the Outer Academy, daring to covet such a vast organization. This could only be described as ambitious, perhaps even audacious.
"Wow, Sister Xiao Yu, your fiancé actually has his sights set on the White Gang! That gang is even slightly stronger than our Moon Gang. The leader of the White Gang is a well-known figure in the entire Inner Academy."
"If Mo Yu really succeeds, won't Sister Xiao Yu become the wife of the White Gang's leader? We might all have to start currying favor with you!"
"Who knows, with Mo Yu's confidence, he might actually succeed." A group of beautiful girls chattered, immediately attracting the heated gazes of the surrounding male students.
Seeing this, Xiao Yu couldn't help but laugh bitterly as she covered her forehead. Then, she looked toward the battlefield. Although she had her doubts about Mo Yu's bold move, she knew him well enough to understand that he wouldn't make such a claim without being certain of his chances.
In the arena, seeing Bai Cheng hesitate, Mo Yu smiled playfully and said, "What's the matter, Senior Bai Cheng? You were just saying you'd agree to anything, and now you're backing out? Are you scared?"
Hearing Mo Yu's taunt, a cold glint flashed in Bai Cheng's eyes, and he snorted, "Even if I hand over the White Gang's leadership, I doubt you could handle it. Perhaps you should ask for something else instead, Mo Yu."
"You don't need to worry about that," Mo Yu replied with a calm smile. When it comes to winning people's loyalty, it's all about power and benefits—and Mo Yu was not lacking in either.
Seeing that Mo Yu wasn't backing down, Bai Cheng's expression darkened further. After a moment, he spoke in a deep voice, "Very well, I agree to your terms."
In Bai Cheng's mind, even if he did lose and had to hand over leadership, Mo Yu wouldn't be able to hold onto it for long. Moreover, Bai Cheng was confident he wouldn't lose in the first place.
As Bai Cheng agreed, a subtle, meaningful smile appeared on Mo Yu's face.
Compared to Xiao Yan's newly formed Pan Gate, the White Gang was a force of seasoned students. If Mo Yu could bring this force under his control, it would serve as a fresh talent pool for Yuan Fu. With geniuses from Jia Nan Academy and the Black-Corner Region training ground, Yuan Fu could quickly rise to become a first-rate power in the Black-Corner Region.
While Mo Yu's plans remained unknown to the others, Hu Qian and Elder Su exchanged glances and shook their heads with a sigh. They then stepped back, leaving the battlefield to the two fighters.
As they retreated, Bai Cheng's expression grew more serious, and a deep yellow spear appeared in his hand.
Holding the spear tightly, Bai Cheng's hand trembled slightly as powerful yellow Dou Qi surged from his body, enveloping the spear in an instant.
"Earth-type Dou Qi, huh?" Mo Yu murmured softly as he observed the color of Bai Cheng's Dou Qi.
Bai Cheng stared coldly at Mo Yu from a distance, tightening his grip on the yellow spear. With a loud shout, his deep yellow Dou Qi surged out like a viscous yellow stream, flooding the area around him.
With a heavy stomp on the ground, Bai Cheng's figure turned into a yellow blur. The spearhead gathered Dou Qi rapidly, and as his body combined with the spear, the two seemed to merge into one. The spear sliced through the air with a sharp, hissing sound, displaying considerable power.
A Six-Star Dou Ling's charged attack was powerful enough to shatter even boulders on impact.
Facing Bai Cheng's fierce opening strike, Mo Yu didn't confront it head-on. Instead, his figure flickered and disappeared from sight, leaving only a slight ripple on the ground.
"Nine Flashes of the Wandering Dragon, Instant Flash!"
Bai Cheng's expression changed as he suddenly lost sight of his target. The speed was such that he only caught a glimpse of a black streak passing by, causing a hint of caution to rise within him.
In a split second, Bai Cheng's spear spun and thrust backward.
Ding!
A crisp sound echoed through the arena as sparks flew. Bai Cheng's yellow spear met Mo Yu's black spear, crackling with terrifying lightning energy. Bai Cheng felt a slight numbness in his hand.
"No wonder he could defeat Fu Ao. This strength is on par with those ranked around the 50th position on the Strong Ranking." Bai Cheng's face changed slightly as he felt the force behind Mo Yu's spear. Inside, he was stunned, as if a great wave had surged within him.
Mo Yu paid no attention to Bai Cheng's shock. With a powerful whoosh, his black spear swung down toward Bai Cheng, unleashing a forceful wind. The attack was so fierce that Bai Cheng was momentarily caught off guard.
However, Bai Cheng was a Six-Star Dou Ling after all. Despite the initial onslaught, he gradually regained his composure, his powerful Dou Qi flowing out and managing to withstand Mo Yu's heavy blows.
In the battlefield, two figures dashed and flashed, one silver and one yellow, their spears creating a dazzling display of colors.
Every time the black spear and yellow spear collided, a visible ripple of energy spread out, cracking the stone floor beneath them.
Bang!
The two spears clashed, and both fighters were forced back. Bai Cheng stumbled back two steps, while Mo Yu was pushed back four. Although Mo Yu's strength was impressive, the overwhelming Dou Qi of the Six-Star Dou Ling gave Bai Cheng the upper hand.
From the stands, seeing Mo Yu pushed back caused a wave of murmurs and some jeering. Members of the White Gang, along with those who had lost fire energy betting against Mo Yu earlier, took the opportunity to mock and taunt him.
Seeing this, members of the Moon Gang and Pan Gate immediately began arguing with them. While the battle raged on in the arena, the stands became increasingly lively with the heated exchanges.
However, Xiao Yu, Xiao Yan, and Xun'er remained unwavering in their faith.
In the arena, despite his apparent advantage, Bai Cheng grew more and more frustrated with Mo Yu's resilience.
Clenching his teeth, Bai Cheng gripped his spear tightly, his eyes locked on Mo Yu with a cold glint.
He knew what this fight meant for him. If he lost, Mo Yu would likely take his place in the Strong Ranking, and the White Gang would fall into Mo Yu's hands.
So, no matter how difficult Mo Yu was to deal with, Bai Cheng had to defeat him today, no matter the cost!
"You arrogant fool! Today, I'll show you the true power of a Strong Ranking expert!"
A cold gleam flashed across Bai Cheng's face as deep yellow Dou Qi surged from his body like the unstoppable waters of the Yellow River, enveloping his entire body. The yellow Dou Qi formed a swirling orb around him, flowing like water and emitting a soft, rippling light.
The yellow Dou Qi orb trembled slightly before a loud shout echoed through the arena. Bai Cheng's spear moved with lightning speed, thrusting rapidly in front of him. Each thrust left a shadow in its wake.
The speed at which Bai Cheng's spear moved was terrifying. In just an instant, the shadows of the spear filled the space in front of him.
"Ha!"
The deep yellow spear shadows froze in mid-air, their tips glinting ominously. Enhanced by the yellow Dou Qi, each shadow had the power to pierce through stone.
Bai Cheng looked at Mo Yu from a distance and let out a cold shout. As his voice fell, the dense array of yellow spear shadows suddenly shot forward. Sharp whistling sounds filled the battlefield, echoing harshly in the ears of those watching.
Seeing the countless spear shadows, Mo Yu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. As expected of Jia Nan Academy—such strength would make even an Eight-Star Dou Ling hesitate to face him.
The spear shadows flickered, and the wind roared, but Mo Yu showed no signs of retreating. He raised his black spear high, gathering energy into a massive lion's head that formed at its tip before slashing down with force.
"Roar of the Furious Lion!"
The energy-formed lion's head on the black spear roared across the battlefield, causing many spectators to change their expressions in fear. Those who had been mocking Mo Yu quickly fell silent.
Even if Mo Yu couldn't defeat Bai Cheng, just based on this strength and talent alone, he was already superior to 99% of the Inner Academy students.
Boom!
As the lion's head energy collided with the numerous spear shadows, sharp, metallic clashes echoed throughout the arena. The spear shadows rapidly dissipated, leaving behind only ripples of energy that spread outward, marking the intensity of the battle.
As the majority of the spear shadows vanished, only a few remained. Finally, they ceased their pointless attacks, the spear consolidating into a single solid form. The yellow spear tore through the air, gathering energy at its tip as it shot straight toward Mo Yu's chest.
With narrowed eyes, Mo Yu deftly maneuvered his black spear, positioning it like a dark shield before him. The yellow spear collided directly with the shaft of the black spear.
Upon impact, a powerful force exploded from the yellow spear, pushing Mo Yu back two or three meters before he managed to stop.
"Hmph."
After forcing Mo Yu back, Bai Cheng let out a cold snort. His arm holding the spear trembled slightly, and the yellow spear suddenly flared up with blinding yellow light, like a sun rising from the battlefield.
Whoosh!
As the yellow light surged, a massive yellow energy snake shot out from the spear. With a fierce snarl, the snake struck Mo Yu's black spear.
Bang!
The two forces clashed with a thunderous explosion, sending visible ripples of energy through the air. The ground beneath Mo Yu cracked as the shockwaves spread out from his feet.
"Fall!"
With a heavy strike on the yellow spear's hilt, Bai Cheng unleashed the full power of a Six-Star Dou Ling. The overwhelming force crashed into Mo Yu's black spear, knocking it out of his grasp. The black spear spun through the air before landing firmly outside the battlefield.
As Mo Yu's black spear slipped from his hand, the stands erupted in a flurry of whispers. Except for those who knew Mo Yu well, like Xiao Yan and his friends, even members of the Moon Gang and Pan Gate clenched their fists nervously.
"Without your weapon, what will you fight with now?" Bai Cheng laughed arrogantly. Seeing victory within reach, he continued his assault, thrusting his spear toward Mo Yu's chest.
Despite losing his weapon, Mo Yu's expression remained calm. There was no denying that Bai Cheng was formidable, his spear techniques both fierce and precise, like a lightning strike.
As the sharp pain in his chest grew closer, Mo Yu's body blurred, leaving a faint afterimage in his place. He reappeared several meters away.
"Shadow Flash!"
The yellow spear tore through the afterimage, dissipating it instantly. Bai Cheng looked up at Mo Yu, who stood several meters away, and sneered, "Still won't surrender? If you kneel and beg for mercy now, I might let you off lightly. But if you don't, don't blame me if you end up losing an arm or a leg!"
The Inner Academy allowed students to fight each other freely, and it didn't forbid fatal moves. However, unless there was deep enmity, most students would hold back. After all, this was still an academy, not a real-life bloody arena.
Ignoring Bai Cheng's smug words, Mo Yu casually glanced at his black spear lying outside the battlefield. He rotated his shoulders slightly, loosening the restrictive seal on his body. As the powerful Dou Qi within him surged like a flood, a faint smile appeared on his face, one that made Bai Cheng's expression darken.
"Haha, thank you, Senior Bai Cheng, for the sparring practice. This match is over!"
With a low shout in his heart, Mo Yu's body trembled, and a violent energy suddenly erupted from within him, flooding every corner of his being like a raging river.
Feeling the sudden surge of Dou Qi within him, Mo Yu's lips curled into a smile. He reached out and grabbed his black spear again, looking at Bai Cheng across from him. "Let's go again!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Mo Yu's figure shot forward like a black blur, charging at Bai Cheng. Each step he took left deep footprints in the ground, his sheer momentum resembling that of a human-shaped beast, overwhelming and visually striking.
The terrifying power and speed that Mo Yu displayed at this moment caused Bai Cheng's eyes to widen in shock. His head instinctively jerked back, as Mo Yu's fist grazed past his face, leaving a burning sensation.
"How is this possible? How did he suddenly break through to... a Three-Star Dou Ling!"
Sensing the powerful aura flashing before him, Bai Cheng's heart was overwhelmed with disbelief, his mind racing as he cursed inwardly.
(End of Chapter)
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