When a powerful individual reaches a certain level of strength, being strong is no longer just a casual statement.
At a certain level, their power far surpasses that of ordinary people. When强者 at this level meet, if their strengths are equal, it will inevitably lead to a fierce battle. However, if there is even the slightest difference in strength, the outcome will be a crushing and instant victory for the stronger one.
People like Lu Yu and Vansar, the King of Ten Thousand Snakes, are monsters who have survived through countless battles and trials by fire.
Facing an enemy whose strength differs so greatly from theirs, such a battle is completely one-sided.
No matter how many sand people or sand dragons come, they are nothing but a single strike.
However, neither of the two wanted to lose, and neither knew how long the other could hold out.
Therefore, neither of them dared to act too recklessly, only striving to endure for a longer period of time!
Time keeps flowing incessantly; it’s impossible to measure or calculate.
“The second stage battlefield has ended; the third stage battlefield is beginning!”
Neither of them knew how long it had been, but they both felt their throats on fire and their skin had lost its luster.
The scorching desert battlefield, devoid of any supplies, displayed its might.
Under three blazing suns, the harsh environment was mercilessly draining the two men, multiplying the toll on their endurance.
Even if the two of them had only a sip of water left, they would still claim it could sustain them for another day. However, such a battlefield certainly did not allow for any resupply.
Both were relying solely on their vitality to continue, with the outcome depending on whose physical strength, endurance, and willpower proved stronger.
But unexpectedly, the battlefield suddenly changed once again.
Boom!
All the sand people and sand dragons exhaled again, their breaths rising.
Their first reaction was that the increase in power was nothing more than the strength of a thousand statues!
Hum.
A sand warrior wielding a battle axe rushed to Lu Yu’s side and swung the axe downward in a slashing attack.
Boom—boom—boom—
Flames surged up the war axe, transforming into a fiery torrent dozens of feet tall that instantly engulfed Lu Yu.
“No, my power has multiplied!”
Lu Yu screamed in shock as the flames instantly consumed his flesh, burning down to the bone.
On the other side, the Wan She King was even split in half by a single axe blow.
The flesh of the King of Serpents writhed, with countless serpentine threads of blood pulling its severed body back into place.
Bang.
The battle axe also struck Lu Yu on the shoulder.
The force surged through his bones, shattering several of them.
Bang!
Lu Yu was engulfed in flames.
Boom.
These flames transformed Lu Yu’s bones into fire.
Lu Yu transformed into a flame giant towering a zhang high.
“Challenge me with flames! Dragon King, you certainly know how to pick the right person.”
With a sweeping motion of his hand, Lu Yu unleashed an endless torrent of flames that transformed into a raging sea of fire, engulfing dozens of sand beings in an instant.
These sand people fell into the flames and quickly melted, turning into lava.
He didn’t expect that the Sand Person’s enhancement would actually be a multiplier.
The nine thousand sand warriors, after their strength had doubled to eighteen thousand, were nearly equal to him in power.
In particular, the firepower of the Flame in the Sharen attack has also been enhanced.
However, just as Lu Yu transformed into the flaming giant, a white halo appeared beneath his feet and transported him away.
“The harshest environment must be confronted in human form?” The King of Ten Thousand Snakes felt a tremor in his heart as he watched from the other side.
He almost transformed just now as well.
Lu Yu was teleported away. Was this considered passing the test, or not passing it?
However—
The King of Ten Thousand Snakes suddenly laughed and said, “This way, you’ve fallen behind me. In the end, it will be me whom the Dragon King acknowledges.”
…
“Oh, I didn’t expect that.”
Countless voices filled the pitch-black space with sighs.
“This trial is indeed the most crucial one for selecting a Dragon Knight. He has fallen behind quite a bit with this setback.”
“I managed to pass the second-level battlefield, barely made it through.”
“However, according to the regulations, if someone lasts longer than him and also chooses a dragon race at the same time, he will lose his qualification.”
A voice burst out laughing and said, “I’m not going to take responsibility anymore. I have the right to choose, so I can give up the other warrior as well.”
“There are still many soldiers whose tests haven’t concluded yet; you shouldn’t jump to conclusions too soon.”
…
The moment Lu Yu was teleported away, he realized he shouldn’t have transformed.
This is a test of the human body’s limits and should not involve the use of any transformation skills.
When Lu Yu once again set foot on the ground, the area around him was already filled with people.
These people didn’t even notice that another person had joined them nearby, continuing to rest or chat among themselves.
Lu Yu roughly estimated that there were now more than hundreds of thousands of people in the nearby area.
Here is a vast green grassland with fresh air.
Everyone, like Lu Yu, had experienced the most brutal battle, leaving their bodies greatly exhausted.
Lu Yu took out some water and food, ate a little, and then quickly lay down to rest.
No one noticed Lu Yu, and Lu Yu didn’t want to be disturbed either.
A cold, dull voice echoed from the sky: “Ladies and gentlemen, those who have passed this trial will have the opportunity to choose a dragon warrior as your mount. However, please bear in mind that becoming a dragon knight isn’t guaranteed just because you select a dragon warrior. The dragon must also choose you. You will only have one chance; should you fail, you will lose your qualification to become a dragon knight. Now, before you stands a door. Step through it, and you will be teleported to a space where you will undergo your final trial and, hopefully, become a dragon knight.”
All around, bursts of cheers erupted immediately.
Many people came here hoping to become Dragon Knights. After overcoming the most difficult trial, they finally had their chance.
In the center of the plain, a massive transmission array lit up.
Many people walked in without even thinking.
In an instant, the population of several hundred thousand was halved.
But many people did not step inside.
Someone looked up at the sky and shouted, “Is the Dragon King also chosen through this teleportation array?”
A cold voice said, “When you crossed the desert, you already determined which level of Dragon Warrior you could choose! Stepping into this transmission array is your final decision. You can choose not to enter or choose to withdraw.”
Many people fell silent, but eventually chose to enter.
Soon, this space was left with only tens of thousands of people.
At this moment, the howling King of Slaughter also appeared.
Someone immediately informed the Howling Death King about the situation here.
“So?” Prince Xiao Sha nodded, but as he tried to step forward, he was blocked and pushed back.
A voice from the sky rang out: “Xiao Sha Wangzun, you are about to step into another transmission.”
At this moment, another small portal, just large enough for one person, appeared at the edge of the massive transmission array.
“What does this mean?” Richard asked, looking up at the sky.
“Your test results are all excellent, and you are qualified to challenge the Dragon King. If you win, you will have the opportunity to fight side by side with the Dragon King.”
Many people immediately turned their gaze to the small teleportation array, their eyes burning with intensity.
With the example of the vortex over the ocean, no one dared to approach that transmission array.
The dragon king might be behind that transmission array; they wouldn’t dare to act recklessly anymore.
“Haha.” King Xiongsha laughed aloud, then stepped into the transmission array.
At this moment, a voice from the sky said, “Lu Yu, aren’t you going to come in?”
At this moment, many people were even more startled and immediately began looking around. Countless pairs of eyes converged on Lu Yu.
Many warriors of the Huaxia Kingdom exclaimed excitedly, “Indeed, Mr. Lu has also passed the test and is now eligible to challenge the Dragon King.”
“When did he come out? I didn’t even notice.”
…
As the crowd murmured among themselves, Lu Yu had already stood up, slapping the grass scraps off his body. He stared at the sky coldly and said, “You’ve all been watching from the back, picking and choosing your knights like customers selecting merchandise. Do you really think I’m just an item to be bought and sold?”
Lu Yu’s words were quite arrogant, as he negated the entire trial in an instant, shocking many people.
Many people, however, became very excited.
Lu Yu is provoking the dignity of the dragon clan.
This race is reputed to be the strongest warrior race, proud yet ruthless.
Such provocation from Lu Yu was equivalent to directly ruining the opportunity.
Not only did he lose the bet before the trial, but he might also be disqualified outright.
“Oh?” The voice from the sky sounded somewhat surprised, and after a brief silence, it asked, “Then what do you intend to do?”
“You’re choosing among yourselves. Does that mean I don’t have the right to choose?” Lu Yu said coldly. “You may think I’m qualified to become a Dragon Knight, but do you really believe I would certainly set my sights on you all?”
Lu Yu’s words made the surrounding silence even more profound.
Countless pairs of eyes were fixed intently on Lu Yu, their hearts pounding as if they were about to leap out of their chests.
Is Lu Yu going crazy or something?
After all, this is the territory of the dragon clan; how dare he speak like that without fearing any consequences?
“What?” The voice from the sky grew colder, its tone threatening as it barked, “You, a mere human, dare to claim you’re here to choose the Dragon King!”
Countless people on the ground began to retreat into the distance.
This is the rhythm of a fight about to break out!
“Even if I don’t become King, believe me, I can still fight against Kings! With this, don’t I have the qualification?” Lu Yu was unyielding and extremely arrogant.
Immediately, the sound in the sky vanished.
What Lu Yu said was truly irrefutable.
The uncrowned kings—those are truly geniuses capable of rivaling the king himself.
Moreover, at this stage of his growth, Lu Yu still has a long way to go compared to Wang.
Even compared to Wang Zun, there is still a gap.
But what about a few years later?
After a long while, a voice finally echoed from the sky, “Lu Yu, your judgment is terrible. You used transformation in the desert just now. You barely passed that trial and have the opportunity to challenge the Dragon King. Now, what qualifications do you have to ask for more?”
“Say what you will!” Lu Yu said. “I just want to know if I have the right to choose!”
The voice from the sky fell silent for a moment, then spoke again: “Yes!”
Immediately, there was an uproar from all around.
Everyone was even more astonished.
Lu Yu really dares to do that.
Even forced the dragon clan to make concessions.
Lu Yu said coldly, “Very well, since I have the right to choose, don’t hide anymore. Come out and face me. I’d like to see whether the Dragon King is worthy of being my companion.”
“Lu Yu, remember this: you only have one chance. If you fail, you will forever lose the qualification to become a Dragon Knight.”
“Don’t threaten me. Threats have no effect on me.”
“Very well, then please follow me.”
A sound echoed through the sky. Beneath Lu Yu’s feet, a transmission array transformed him into a ray of white light, hurling him into a crack of emptiness.
Lu Yu had just left when the Parasitic King emerged as well.
He heard someone telling him what had just happened. He couldn’t help raising an eyebrow and looked up at the sky, coldly saying, “That’s right. As a king, shouldn’t I have the right to choose?”
The Parasitic King roared towards the sky, his voice like thunder piercing straight into the heavens.
Boom!
A beam of white light descended from the sky, shining upon the Parasitic King. An overwhelmingly domineering voice came from within the light, saying, “Do you think everyone has the qualification to choose? Parasitic King, you have lost your qualification. Now you will be sent out.”
Parasite King’s eyebrows shot up as he barked fiercely, “What did you say?”
But in the next moment, the Parasitic King’s figure had already vanished within the beam of white light.
Many people on the ground were instantly stunned.
Someone swallowed hard and stammered, “W-what’s going on here?”
One person stared blankly as the white light shot back into the sky, feeling dizzy and exclaiming, “My God. Just how much potential does Lu Yu possess to have earned such a special opportunity from the Dragon Clan?”
Now everyone can see it.
Just passing the test doesn’t necessarily qualify you.
Between Lu Yu and Wang, the dragon clan chose Wang. It was obvious that Lu Yu’s talent and potential were stronger, making the dragon king unwilling to give up and thus opting for a compromise.
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