Chapter 39: The Dragon Essence Is Claimed—Lin Yu, Once Again the Center of Attention!
[Ding! Host, would you like to display your answer in the livestream room?]
As punishments were still being issued to Di Tian and the others, the system's cold voice rang in Lin Yu's ears.
"Of course, display it!"
Lin Yu clearly had no reason to refuse.
At that moment, in the livestream room—
Just as the punishment notices faded from the illusory screen, Lin Yu's answer appeared.
[Lin Yu: The highest-level soul beast on Douluo Star is the Skydream Iceworm!]
It's him again—Lin Yu!
As soon as they saw his name on the screen, many viewers immediately felt a sinking sensation in their hearts.
Judging by past experience, this Lin Yu was basically a reward-collecting machine.
Every time he answered a question, it was almost guaranteed to be correct.
Damn it! He's going to snatch this reward again!
But… what is a Skydream Iceworm anyway? A worm-type soul beast?
Everyone knew that insect-type soul beasts were famously weak—especially caterpillars, which had nearly zero combat ability.
Could that kind of soul beast really be the highest-level soul beast on Douluo Star?
Many soul masters were filled with doubt upon seeing Lin Yu's answer.
But deep in the Star Dou Forest, Di Tian's face suddenly twisted as realization struck. He clenched his fists and slammed one to the ground—
BOOM!
Cracks spread like a spiderweb across the earth as he growled angrily.
"Damn it! Our Lord is from the God Realm. The livestream must have classified them as a divine beast, not a soul beast!"
"That means the highest cultivation on Douluo Star really does belong to that damn million-year iceworm!"
Realizing they had been so close to claiming a soul beast-specific reward, only to watch it slip away, made Di Tian furious.
His fellow beasts exchanged glances in silence.
They'd all underestimated the Skydream Iceworm.
Even though they knew it had lived over a million years, no one had seriously considered it.
Now all they could do was watch the most beneficial reward for soul beasts vanish before their eyes.
[Notice: Lin Yu's answer—The highest-level soul beast on Douluo Star is the Skydream Iceworm—Correct!]
[Reward: One Dragon Essence—Granted!]
Moments later, a line of blood-red text appeared on the screen.
The cold system voice echoed:
Indeed—it was Lin Yu who answered correctly again!
Upon seeing the announcement, countless soul masters and nobles were filled with a mix of envy, jealousy, and frustration.
Why was it always Lin Yu?
At Nuoding Academy, Yu Xiaogang's face turned ashen the moment he saw Lin Yu's name.
Dragon Essence had immense benefits for beast-type martial souls with dragon lineage. It could also boost cultivation.
To Yu Xiaogang, this reward was invaluable.
But he hadn't known the answer to the question.
He had planned to wait and see who won, then try to trade with them.
Slim as that chance might be, Dragon Essence was more suited to him than any soul evolution opportunity.
He was not about to give up on it.
But if someone else had won, he could at least approach them.
Unfortunately—it was Lin Yu.
Lin Yu, who practically hated him.
Yu Xiaogang was certain:
If he so much as asked Lin Yu to trade the Dragon Essence, the guy would laugh in his face—and humiliate him.
Imagining that scene, Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists, his face and eyes flushing red from shame and rage.
But could he really give up?
He was unwilling!
This might be the only opportunity in his entire life to become a true powerhouse!
Yet as Yu Xiaogang hesitated, the livestream room had already exploded with activity.
The moment Lin Yu was declared the winner of the Dragon Essence,
Countless factions across Douluo Continent—anyone who had even a hint of interest in it—immediately rushed to contact Lin Yu, eager to make a deal.
[Qian Daoliu (urgent): @Lin Yu — Young friend Lin Yu, this Dragon Essence may not be of much use to you. Why not trade it to us in Spirit Hall? I promise, Spirit Hall will fulfill any condition you ask—anything within our power!]
Qian Daoliu himself wasn't too interested in the Dragon Essence.
As a Rank 99 Titled Douluo, his cultivation had already reached the human limit.
And for his Seraphim martial soul, the Dragon Essence probably wouldn't do much.
But Spirit Hall's Golden Crocodile Douluo was different.
His martial soul, the Golden Crocodile King, was one of those that could gain massive benefits from the Dragon Essence.
If Golden Crocodile Douluo could acquire it, not only would his martial soul evolve, but his cultivation would likely rise from Rank 98 to 99. His lifespan would also be greatly extended.
He could finally stop desperately cultivating in seclusion every day to beat the clock on his remaining years!
[Xue Ye (excited): @Lin Yu — Our Heaven Dou royal family is very interested in the Dragon Essence. If you are willing to part with it, I promise to grant you a duchy title with real power and a duke-level territory. If you wish, you may even choose one of my daughters to marry!]
[Dai Tianfeng (scoffing): Give it up, Xue Ye! Your Heaven Dou royalty is pathetic. @Lin Yu — Consider joining our Star Luo royal family instead. We are far more powerful than Heaven Dou. Whatever they offer, we'll offer more! Plus, we have way more princesses—and ours are far more beautiful!]
[Xue Ye (furious): Dai Tianfeng, you…!!]
Watching Dai Tianfeng try to steal the deal—not only that, but also slander Heaven Dou—made Emperor Xue Ye nearly explode with rage.
…
Lin Yu looked at the chaotic public chat, filled with flattering words and bickering from the most powerful factions on the continent.
If this were in the real world, they'd probably be arguing red in the face by now.
He couldn't help but find it all a bit amusing.
(END CHAPTER)
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