Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 374: Challenge the Champion Marquis!

Could some genius have made a sudden leap in strength recently?

Thinking this, Duan Lingtian asked the people around him.

The warriors shook their heads. "Those geniuses have improved, but they've definitely not improved as much as you, Lingtian."

It shouldn't be a genius from the Long Ming Corps, Duan Lingtian thought. Then who could it be?

Suddenly, an idea struck him. He asked, "Has anyone new joined our Long Ming Corps recently?"

"Yes. Not long ago, a team came from the Imperial City to support us."

"Oh, and the Champion Marquis came too."

Champion Marquis!

Duan Lingtian was momentarily stunned. He was familiar with the title. He knew it belonged to the top-tier prodigy of the Great Xia Country, the one who ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Chart.

He actually came to the Long Ming Corps? In that case, the record must have been broken by the Champion Marquis.

With this in mind, Duan Lingtian asked, "What's the Champion Marquis's strength like now? And what kind of person is he?"

The surrounding warriors replied, "The Champion Marquis isn't very strong. His cultivation is only at the Eight-Star Martial General realm."

"Alas, the Champion Marquis is too young. Although he's a top-tier prodigy with a boundless future, his current strength is lacking."

"I reckon any random warrior from the Long Ming Corps could defeat him."

Is he really that weak? Was I wrong? It can't be the Champion Marquis, then, Duan Lingtian furrowed his brow again.

But then another warrior spoke up, "Not necessarily. I heard that when the Champion Marquis participated in a mission, he killed three Centurions."

What!

Duan Lingtian was shocked. Centurions were all Three-Star Grandmasters! Was the Champion Marquis really that powerful?

Then the record must have been broken by him.

He asked, "Where is the Champion Marquis? I want to see him."

He had always been the number one genius of the Corps. Now that the Champion Marquis had arrived and broken his record, he wanted to spar with him and see for himself just how strong the man was.

However, someone else added, "Lingtian, you don't need to worry. That story isn't true."

"That Champion Marquis is a huge braggart. You shouldn't believe a word he says."

"That's right," another warrior said. "I heard that too, but it's just too outrageous."

"How could an Eight-Star Martial General like the Champion Marquis possibly kill three Centurions?"

"It would be impossible, even with a sneak attack."

"He's definitely bragging. I also heard another rumor that the Champion Marquis's party encountered a Blackwater Mysterious Snake on their mission."

"And what happened? The story goes that the Champion Marquis just raised his hand, and the Blackwater Mysterious Snake fled in terror."

"If that's not bragging, what is?"

"Something like that happened? Damn, that Champion Marquis is such a blowhard."

"The Blackwater Mysterious Snake is a Fierce Beast! Even a Dragon General couldn't scare one away."

"How could the Champion Marquis possibly achieve that?"

Duan Lingtian, who had been quite tense, couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. Having spent years in the Dragon Moon Ancient Land, he knew exactly how terrifying the Blackwater Mysterious Snake was. The beast could be slain, but it would never be scared away. The Blackwater Mysterious Snake possessed the bloodline of a Candle Dragon; how could it possibly be frightened off by a mere human?

It seems this Champion Marquis really is a braggart.

Shaking his head, he dismissed the thought.

"Let's head to the martial arts arena."

Duan Lingtian turned and left. He planned to check the arena, hoping he might find out who broke his record.

「On the other side,」

Lin Xuan arrived at the martial arts arena to find it bustling with activity. Fights had already broken out on many of the platforms, and the warriors surrounding them were roaring with excitement.

At that moment, a group began walking toward the martial arts arena, causing an immediate uproar. Countless people rushed toward them.

Curious, Lin Xuan turned to look.

He saw a tall young man in battle armor. He walked with the powerful gait of a dragon and the prowl of a tiger, every movement exuding formidable strength.

This young man is a Three-Star Grandmaster! Lin Xuan was incredibly surprised. This is a top-tier genius.

"Who is he?" Lin Xuan asked.

Li Fu, who was beside him, answered, "That's Duan Lingtian, the number one genius of our Long Ming Corps."

Duan Lingtian... so it's him. Lin Xuan remembered that the top name on the Dragon Power Stele had been Duan Lingtian. He never expected it to be this man.

Song Yan, at his other side, remarked, "Duan Lingtian's aura has grown stronger. It looks like he's already reached the mid-stage of the Three-Star Grandmaster realm, right?"

"No wonder he's the number one genius of the Long Ming Corps. He has already surpassed us."

Lu Xiu chimed in, "Old Song, he has indeed surpassed us, but you're wrong about one thing. He's not the number one genius anymore."

"The number one genius is the Marquis."

Hearing this, Song Yan slapped his forehead. "Right! The number one genius now is the Marquis."

Lin Xuan's demonstrated power was terrifying. Even if Duan Lingtian had a breakthrough, he probably still wouldn't be Lin Xuan's match.

At this time, the Dragon Generals also arrived. Besides the Green Mountain Dragon General, two others were with him: namely, the Green Tiger Dragon General and the Thunder Dragon General.

"Greetings to the Dragon Generals."

The crowd in the martial arts arena bowed in unison as the three Dragon Generals approached together.

They took their seats on the main dais.

The Green Mountain Dragon General announced, "The quarterly test begins now!"

"Those who perform well can be promoted to Centurion!"

At his words, the warriors grew excited. The test commenced, and figure after figure leaped onto the arenas to begin their battles. The spectators roared, pumping their fists in the air in encouragement.

On their side, the Green Mountain Dragon General and the others were preparing to select a Centurion to test Lin Xuan.

Just as they were choosing a candidate, Duan Lingtian walked over. He came right up to Lin Xuan and asked coldly, "Are you the Champion Marquis?"

"Correct," Lin Xuan nodded.

"Do you dare to fight me?" Duan Lingtian issued his challenge.

Lin Xuan was stunned. Everyone else was, too.

They never expected Duan Lingtian to challenge the Champion Marquis. This was completely out of their expectations.

Previously, Duan Lingtian hadn't paid Lin Xuan any mind. In his view, Lin Xuan was too weak. But upon arriving at the martial arts arena, he discovered that Song Yan and the others regarded Lin Xuan as the Corps' top genius, and he couldn't stand for it. He was the true number one genius of the Long Ming Corps! What did this Lin Xuan amount to? He was going to show this upstart that here, in the Long Ming Corps, he was the strongest genius. Even if his opponent were a dragon, he'd have to coil up for him here!

Song Yan, Lu Xiu, and the others were baffled. What's going on? Why does Duan Lingtian have so much hostility toward the Marquis? The two of them shouldn't have any history. Where did this grudge come from?

"I know," Li Fu explained. "It must be about the Dragon Power Stele."

"The Marquis broke the record, upstaging Duan Lingtian. He must be feeling resentful, which is why he wants to challenge the Marquis to a duel."

Song Yan and the others understood immediately. So that was it. However, with the Marquis's abilities, breaking a mere record would be a trivial matter.

Lu Xiu even tried to advise him. "Lingtian, don't be disrespectful! The Marquis's abilities are beyond your imagination. You're no match for him, so back down now."

This only infuriated Duan Lingtian further.

What? I'm no match for him? What a joke. I'm a Three-Star Grandmaster, and I just broke through to the middle stage! Even Lu Xiu is no match for me. And this puny Champion Marquis, an Eight-Star Martial General, is stronger than me? What a joke!

"Champion Marquis, do you dare to fight?" Duan Lingtian repeated, taking a step forward as his cold shout boomed like thunder, shaking the entire area.

Everyone in the martial arts arena was startled. Countless heads turned to look, and even the three Dragon Generals cast their gazes over.

"Why wouldn't I?" Lin Xuan replied, completely unafraid.

He turned to the Green Mountain Dragon General and said with a smile, "Dragon General, you were looking to test my strength, weren't you? Why not let Duan Lingtian be my opponent?"

The Green Mountain Dragon General was taken aback. Duan Lingtian is also a Three-Star Grandmaster, making him a perfect opponent to test Lin Xuan.

So, he didn't refuse. He nodded and said, "Lingtian, you may spar with the Champion Marquis."

"Just be careful not to injure the Champion Marquis." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

In the Green Mountain Dragon General's mind, Lin Xuan was definitely no match for Duan Lingtian.

He wasn't the only one; the other two Dragon Generals thought the same. In fact, the vast majority of warriors present shared this opinion. In their eyes, Duan Lingtian could easily defeat the Champion Marquis.