Chapter 164: The Battle Wager, Entering the Clouds to Absorb Lightning
"Since we've decided to fight, how about we set a wager?" Yu Tianlin suddenly said. "If I beat Tang San, Second Uncle, you'll return to the clan with me. How about it?"
Hearing that, Yu Xiaogang hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Alright."
Yu Xiaogang had great confidence in Tang San, whom he had personally trained. Moreover, Tang San had the assistance of a Spirit Bone. Yu Xiaogang believed that even if the opponent was a genius unprecedented within the clan, his disciple could still win.
"Teacher…"
Seeing his teacher agree so readily, Tang San immediately wanted to remind him. He knew Yu Tianlin was no ordinary Spirit Master. He was a freak who could even contend with Spirit Saint Zhao Wuji and Spirit Emperor Chao Tianxiang.
"Xiao San." Yu Xiaogang did not understand what his disciple was trying to say, but he still spoke. "Don't you want to fight Tianlin? If you truly don't want to, then forget it."
"It's nothing." Since his teacher had already spoken like that, Tang San could only take a deep breath and steady himself. "Since Teacher wants me to fight Yu Tianlin, then so be it. I will definitely win."
Tang San thought to himself that ever since arriving at Shrek Academy, he had not used any of his hidden weapons. Their secrecy was still intact. If he unleashed them at full power in this battle against Yu Tianlin, he might still have a chance.
For the sake of Teacher, I must win!
With that thought, Tang San's gaze became sharper than ever.
Seeing his disciple steady himself, Yu Xiaogang patted Tang San's shoulder, then looked at Yu Tianlin. "Tianlin, if Xiao San loses, I will return to the clan with you. But if Xiao San wins, what price are you prepared to pay?"
Yu Tianlin could tell from Tang San's expression that he was likely planning to rely on hidden weapons for a surprise victory. But Yu Tianlin felt that with Tang San's current hidden weapon level, it was impossible for him to defeat him.
Even so, Yu Tianlin did not say anything like, "Tang San can't win, so there's no need for a wager." Instead, he replied, "How about this. If Tang San wins, I'll give him this crystal plate. Is that enough?"
As he spoke, Yu Tianlin took out the crystal plate Flander had given him from his dragon patterned ring.
"Tianlin, you want to gamble with this worthless crystal?" The moment Yu Xiaogang saw it, his expression darkened. "This crystal is such poor quality it isn't even worth 1 copper Spirit Coin!"
"Second Uncle, don't be anxious." Yu Tianlin did not care about his attitude. "This crystal is not as simple as you think. Whether it's worth wagering or not, you can ask Tang San."
"Of course it's worth it." Tang San's eyes locked onto the crystal plate in Yu Tianlin's hand. "To me, this crystal is as valuable as a Spirit Bone."
"This…"
Yu Xiaogang froze. He truly could not understand how a broken crystal could be compared to a Spirit Bone.
"Alright, alright. I don't quite understand, but since you say it's worth it, we'll leave it at that."
"Good. Since everyone agrees, it's settled." Yu Tianlin smiled, then added, "As for the time, let's do it in 3 days."
"Tang San, to prove my second uncle's teaching ability, and for Xiao Wu's sake, fight me with everything you have, even though the outcome is already decided."
After saying that, Yu Tianlin did not linger. He turned and headed back toward the village where Shrek Academy was located.
"3 days should be enough." Watching Yu Tianlin leave, Yu Xiaogang thought quietly. "It's enough time for you, Xiao San, to get used to the Spirit Bone on your back."
Tang San immediately froze. "Teacher, are you saying the spider legs on my back are Spirit Bones?"
"Of course." Yu Xiaogang smiled. "Otherwise, with a 13 rank gap between you and Tianlin, how could I have the confidence to agree to this fight?"
"But the difference between me and Yu Tianlin isn't only Spirit Power." Tang San recovered from the shock and spoke with a hint of helplessness. "His Spirit Rings are also far superior to mine. He is…"
3 days passed quickly.
During those days, Dai Mubai and the others still went to the Sotou Great Spirit Arena at night for practical combat. They did not immediately begin the devilish training just because Yu Xiaogang had arrived. That was because Yu Xiaogang and Tang San had simply disappeared, and no one knew where they had gone.
If Xiao Wu were not still at Shrek Academy, Yu Tianlin would have truly thought the two of them had given up and run away.
During these 3 days, Yu Tianlin also began his own cultivation. Since he had already used the Dragon Wings in front of the Shrek Seven Devils and Zhao Wuji, he no longer hid them. In any case, they would only see it as dragon transformation.
So Yu Tianlin used his Dragon Wings to take off, flew into the clouds to absorb lightning, and increased the age of his 1st Spirit Ring. The efficiency was absurd.
In just 3 days, he increased the age of his 1st Spirit Ring by 300 years, averaging 100 years per day. That was only because the weather around Shrek Academy was relatively clear and there were fewer dark clouds. If the skies had been worse, the increase would have been even faster.
Just like that, 3 days passed, and Yu Xiaogang and Tang San returned before the agreed time.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, the Shrek Seven Devils gathered on the playground. Yu Tianlin also came, since he had a duel scheduled.
All the original teachers of Shrek Academy were present. After Flander introduced them to the students one by one, he solemnly introduced Yu Xiaogang, his good friend.
"From today onward, I will be responsible for your training," Yu Xiaogang said coldly to the Shrek Seven Devils. "But before that, you will first observe the battle between Yu Tianlin and Tang San."
Yu Xiaogang's expression was not pleasant as he said those words.
3 days ago, after agreeing to the fight, Tang San had explained Yu Tianlin's abilities to Yu Xiaogang in detail, and it had nearly driven Yu Xiaogang into despair.
Are you kidding me? 3 purple and 1 black Spirit Ring, full body dragon transformation plus winged dragon transformation, and 13 ranks higher? How can anyone fight that?
Only then did Yu Xiaogang realize how extraordinary his nephew truly was.
The gap between the two was simply too great. Even with the help of a Spirit Bone, Tang San would never be a match for Yu Tianlin.
After realizing this, Yu Xiaogang was ready to admit defeat, but Tang San refused Yu Xiaogang's suggestion to concede.
Yu Xiaogang still remembered his disciple's determined look and the words he had said then.
"Even with such a huge gap, for my teacher's sake, I will do everything I can to defeat Yu Tianlin."
"Besides, I'm not completely without a chance."
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