Chapter 1081: Double Strike on Xu An'yu
Chapter 1081: Double Strike on Xu An'yu
Tang San didn't pursue him. Instead, he abruptly turned around, just as Xu An'yu's clone that had attacked him from behind was finally recovering its bearings following that powerful War Stomp.
What greeted it was the Black Tortoise Shield's sudden vortex of pulling force, along with an all-out thrust of the Holy Dragon Spear, this time boosted by the Light Sprite.
Boom—
The clone shattered, dissipating into countless specks of light in midair and leaving behind only a cluster of faint golden light that shot back toward Xu An'yu.
Xu An'yu let out a muffled grunt, spitting a mouthful of blood. This clone wasn't something he could casually sacrifice; it required a significant amount of his own divine consciousness to control, and it was empowered by the Light Sprite.
When the Light Sprite was stripped away from him, not only did Xu An'yu weaken, but both his clone and the Radiant Twin Dragon that shared his body and soul were drastically impacted.
All these changes happened in an instant, leaving all the spectators wide-eyed in astonishment.
Whether it was Xu An'yu's surprise clone attack and his power that caused even space around him to freeze for an instant, or Tang San's miraculous counter, everything was dazzling to behold. This was a true peak-level battle! These two most cunning contestants seemed to finally unleash their strongest attacks in a real all-out clash!
When the clone appeared, everyone thought Tang San was finished. Even the Emperors thought the same. Yet to everyone's surprise, Tang San had not only survived, but even turned the tables! He had stripped Xu An'yu's most powerful treasure, the Light Sprite, and pulled her to his side.
As he stood atop the Radiant Twin Dragon's head, Xu An'yu's expression kept shifting unpredictably. He had never imagined that his killing blow would be countered like this by Tang San.
"All those spear thrusts you threw at me just now… They were all to lure my Light Sprite, weren't they?" Xu An'yu didn't continue attacking. Instead, he questioned Tang San.
Tang San smiled faintly. "'Lure' sounds as if I did something bad. Let's call it… attracting new friends."
Xu An'yu gave a bitter smile. "I was really foolish. I actually thought you were wasting your efforts, and I even used your Holy Dragon Spear's energy to counterattack. I didn't expect you could even take away the Light Sprite."
Tang San shook his head. "I didn't take her from you. I just used holy energy to entice her temporarily. You already know it yourself: Holy energy might be your future path of evolution, an ascension of your light-attribute bloodline. Your Light Sprite's pure light affinity naturally got her drawn to it. Don't worry, I'll return her after the match, and I'll give her back with due interest. After being baptized by the holy energy, she will benefit quite a little."
Xu An'yu gave Tang San a complicated look. "That aside, how did you detect my clone? That clone only has seventy percent of my strength, but it can freely appear wherever light is. Once it does, it can release all its power instantly, in one attack. Weren't you focused entirely on me at that moment? Even when stripping my Light Sprite, your attention should've been on me. The clone should have been completely hidden!"
Tang San gave him an exasperated look. "Brother, come on. Where did that clone come from? Didn't the Crystal Demon Emperor help you create it during your training? It's derived from her own research on self-replication! And yes, my Crystal Dragon really is her inheritance. Though Her Majesty has passed, it still retains a trace of her divine consciousness. You're using what she taught you to attack her heir, and you wonder how I noticed?"
Xu An'yu was rendered speechless, almost covering his face in shame. A strong sense of frustration welled up inside him.
In the sky, both the Sunborne Nymph Emperor and the Undying Demon Emperor wore similarly stunned expressions.
As Emperors, they clearly saw it: The moment Xu An'yu's Light Sprite was stripped away and his clone destroyed, the match was over. With Tang San gaining and Xu An'yu losing, there was no point in continuing.
But this whole process felt a little too seamless, as if both sides had agreed to it beforehand. As if Tang San had always known how to counter Xu An'yu and ultimately defeat him.
Jin Miaolin… was actually this formidable?
The legacy of the Crystal Demon Emperor that he'd inherited, his overwhelming adaptability and brilliant tactics, his holy energy… Any one of these things was massively impressive even by itself, and he had them all.
Now even the Sunborne Nymph Emperor was reconsidering. Could someone like this really serve as his subordinate? When the Crystal Demon Emperor was a Great Demon King, was she even this powerful?
And then there were all those divine items he now possessed, as well as the Scourge Dragon. It seemed that his hands were the likes that turned dust into gold.
"Want to continue?" Tang San gestured politely toward Xu An'yu.
Xu An'yu gave a bitter smile and shook his head.
"Could you at least leave me a spot? Don't take all of them…" he said helplessly.
Tang San smiled. "Don't worry. As Her Majesty's disciple, you'll have your place."
Xu An'yu visibly relaxed, and even the Emperors in the stands softened a little. Tang San's words meant he was promising Xu An'yu an Emperor seat. To the Emperors, that implied Tang San wouldn't be too monstrous after ascending. That was as good as any promise could get.
"I concede. Give me back my Light Sprite," Xu An'yu sighed.
The Sunborne Nymph Emperor declared loudly, "Victory goes to Jin Miaolin of the Blue Gold Tree clan!"
Tang San gave a slight smile and bowed to both Emperors, not revealing the slightest arrogance after such a victory. His demeanor remained the same as before.
With a flick of the Holy Dragon Spear, the Light Sprite floated out dazedly, still enveloped in a soft orange-golden glow.
"Go back now. Your master's over there." Tang San pointed at Xu An'yu.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across the Light Sprite's tiny face. But when she turned to look at Tang San, her eyes showed clear reluctance… and even a touch of grievance.
Tang San chuckled and pointed at Xu An'yu again. Only then did the Light Sprite fly toward him. When she reached Xu An'yu's side, she lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes.
Xu An'yu shot her an annoyed glare before pulling her back into his body. But as he did that, his expression changed slightly. Just as Tang San had said, the Light Sprite now carried a residual trace of holy energy. The transformation was subtle, but it was unquestionably there, and it would be of immense assistance to him in the future.
"Thank you," Xu An'yu said sincerely, giving Tang San a slight bow before flying down to the ground.
Tang San followed, returning to his throne.
At this moment, all the watching Emperors wore mixed expressions.
The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes in Tang San's direction. "Clan Leader Jin Miaolin, you are the victor of the losers' bracket. Do you wish to challenge City Lord Mei for the championship?"
Mei Gongzi also looked at Tang San now, and her gaze betrayed the complex emotions she was feeling. She could have never imagined that Jin Miaolin would be this powerful. To think he carried the Crystal Demon Emperor's inheritance and he would use it to defeat the resplendent Radiant Dragon King Xu An'yu… And now, it would be him facing her in the final match.
Tang San bowed toward Council Mountain. "I wish to continue. I challenge City Lord Mei."
In that instant, Mei Gongzi's gaze sharpened. Tang San could clearly feel a killing aura radiating from her.