Chapter 524: Slapping a Dragon List Genius

Gazing at the magnificent statue, the Dragon Blood inside Ye Wushuang’s body began to boil.

’Could this be an attraction born of my bloodline?’

According to the Dragon Cat, the people of the Azure Celestial Domain possess Dragon Spirit Power. From the looks of it, this His Majesty Dijun really did have some connection to the Azure Celestial Domain.

Ye Wushuang retracted his gaze, focusing on the gates of the Holy Palace.

At this moment, two Profound Level masters guarded the gates of the Holy Palace, while several powerful Divine Senses scanned the area from the shadows.

Ye Wushuang could tell they were the Divine Senses of Nirvana Realm experts.

’The Holy Palace is truly something else! Just the gate guards are at the Profound Level. It shows how terrifyingly deep their power and foundation are!’

’And there are so many young, talented heroes here. I bet all the most outstanding geniuses of the Grand Emperor Country have shown up.’

Ye Wushuang’s gaze swept over the assembled young talents. Their auras were incredibly powerful, far beyond those of ordinary people.

"Master, the current His Majesty the Great Emperor has only one daughter. This marriage selection is not just about choosing a Prince Consort; it might also be to select the next successor to the Holy Country—the Young Emperor!"

"So, for the sake of the Young Emperor’s position, geniuses from all the great houses, prominent families, and even other major powers have all rushed here,"

said the Shadow Demon King.

Ye Wushuang was taken aback. The successor to the Holy Country, the position of Young Emperor... That meant one could potentially become the future ruler of the Grand Emperor Country!

Such overwhelming power was an irresistible temptation. Anyone would fight for it with everything they had.

At this thought, Ye Wushuang’s heart grew heavy. It meant that even more powerful geniuses would appear.

He didn’t care about being the successor to the Holy Country, but he would not allow Dii Qingxue to marry anyone else!

To stop Dii Qingxue from marrying another, he would have to be more outstanding than everyone else. This was a monumental challenge for him.

After all, he still had to contend with the Dragon List, which included Celestial Prides like the Dragon King, Dongfang Wudi, Zong Shuai, and Young Master Xie Qing.

He had yet to clash with these Celestial Prides, so he had no idea how strong they truly were.

"I hear the Celestial Prides from the Dragon List all came. Do we even stand a chance?"

"Yeah, those Demon Fiends on the Dragon List have combat power that defies the heavens. If this is a martial contest to win her hand, we probably don’t stand a chance."

...

A few young men discussed amongst themselves, all extremely wary of those on the Dragon List.

"It’s not necessarily a lost cause. His Majesty the Great Emperor announced this marriage selection so suddenly. No one knows what he’s thinking. Maybe we still have a chance."

"Besides, so what if they’re geniuses from the Dragon List? How will we know if we have a chance if we don’t even try to compete?"

a young man said, his gaze resolute.

Everyone knew that Princess Qingxue was the greatest beauty in the Grand Emperor Country. To win her favor, they would charge into Asura Hell itself.

The moment the young man finished speaking, a disdainful voice cut in from behind him. "A frog at the bottom of a well. A piece of Rebirth Level trash like you dares to speak of competing with a Dragon List genius? You don’t know your own limits!"

The voice was filled with an insufferable arrogance.

WHOOSH!

At those words, everyone turned to look.

They saw a handsome, dashing young man with his hair bound in a silver coronet. Surrounded by an entourage, he strode forward from the back of the long queue.

"It’s Gu Chenfeng, the number one expert beneath the Celestial Prides!"

Gazing at the newcomer, the crowd’s eyes narrowed.

Gu Chenfeng was an expert on the Dragon List, ranked as the strongest right under the top ten Celestial Prides. He didn’t possess a special constitution,

but his combat power was terrifying, rivaling that of a Celestial Pride.

Gu Chenfeng strode forward and stopped right next to the young man who had just spoken.

The young man’s expression was grave as he stared back at Gu Chenfeng.

"Out of the way!"

The cold command escaped Gu Chenfeng’s lips, laced with unparalleled tyranny.

The young man’s eyes hardened and his expression soured. "This is my place in line. Why should I move?"

"Move!"

Gu Chenfeng’s eyes flashed with malice. A powerful pressure burst from him as the aura of a Yang Destruction Level expert surged toward the young man.

BOOM!

The young man’s body trembled, and his face went pale.

’So strong!’

’That aura coming from Gu Chenfeng is even stronger than that of the older generation’s Profound Level experts!’

’Dragon List experts truly are terrifying!’

The young man was horrified. He stared fixedly at Gu Chenfeng, shot him one last, unwilling glance, then gritted his teeth and stepped aside, yielding his spot.

"Trash!"

Gu Chenfeng snorted. In the same instant, a powerful surge of energy erupted from his body and slammed into the young man.

SPURT!

The young man was sent flying back a dozen steps, a spray of blood erupting from his mouth.

Ye Wushuang’s eyes narrowed as he stared at Gu Chenfeng. ’He cut in line and still hurt the guy? How tyrannical. How utterly rude!’

"I already gave you my spot! Why did you still have to hurt me?"

The young man wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, glaring at Gu Chenfeng with indignation.

"You’re just trash. What right do you have to question me? Scram, or I’ll cripple you."

Gu Chenfeng sneered, his tone sharp and his expression severe. Arrogant and tyrannical, his entire body was wreathed in a terrifying aura.

The people standing nearby shied away in fear, not daring to give offense, terrified of suffering the same fate as the young man.

The young man was left speechless. Though he was a genius in his own right, he now realized he wasn’t in the same league as a genius from the Dragon List.

He was no match for Gu Chenfeng. He could only turn away in humiliation.

Watching the young man’s dejected departure, the others sighed internally. The experts on the Dragon List were truly so powerful that no one dared to confront them.

"Hmph. A piece of trash like that wants to participate in the marriage selection? Pathetic!"

Gazing at the retreating figure, Gu Chenfeng snorted in disdain and stepped into the spot the young man had just vacated.

"You seem to have cut in line."

Suddenly, a calm voice spoke up from behind Gu Chenfeng.

Hearing this, the crowd’s eyes widened in shock. Someone still dared to provoke Gu Chenfeng at a time like this? Were they trying to get themselves killed?

Everyone turned their heads in curiosity, wanting to see who could be so audacious.

"Hm?"

Gu Chenfeng’s expression hardened as he turned to look. Behind him, a young man in purple robes was watching him quietly.

This was Ye Wushuang, and behind him, two others were also watching.

"You got a problem with that?"

Gu Chenfeng’s gaze turned cold. He glared at Ye Wushuang, his question dripping with tyranny.

Ye Wushuang retorted, "Lining up is a rule everyone else is following. Do you intend to break it?"

"Rules?" Gu Chenfeng scoffed. "So-called rules are for trash like you to obey. Why should I, Gu Chenfeng, have to abide by them!"

"So you’re saying you’re not trash?"

Ye Wushuang’s eyes suddenly narrowed.

"What a joke. I am Gu Chenfeng, a proud genius of the Dragon List. How could I possibly have the same pathetic fate as you lot?"

Gu Chenfeng scoffed, finding Ye Wushuang’s question laughable.

"A pathetic fate?"

Ye Wushuang shook his head. He suddenly took a step forward, and a massive golden palm shot toward Gu Chenfeng.

"You dare attack me! Fine, I’ll cripple that hand of yours!" Gu Chenfeng sneered, slapping his own palm forward to meet Ye Wushuang’s, intending to do just that.

BOOM!

However, the instant Gu Chenfeng moved, Ye Wushuang’s figure transformed into a streak of golden light. He flashed before the crowd’s eyes, his speed pushed to the absolute limit.

SMACK!

A crisp slap landed across Gu Chenfeng’s face, sending him stumbling back a dozen steps. He instinctively clapped a hand to his cheek, his expression one of utter disbelief.

In front of everyone, he had been slapped!

"You couldn’t even take a single slap from ’trash’ like me. Tell me, O great genius of the Dragon List, does that make you even more worthless than trash?"

Ye Wushuang’s figure was back in its original spot, as if he had never moved at all. He stared coldly at Gu Chenfeng, his question a biting taunt.