Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 576 - 271: Decisive Annihilation! A Worthy Opponent! (10400 words)_6

The Sea Clan man's expression was one of horror. He said no more, turning his head and swiftly departing. The rest of the crowd mostly did the same, leaving one after another.

"Senior Sister Zhao, should we go as well? Weren't you quite interested in that young man?" the cute-looking girl asked, tugging on Senior Sister Zhao's sleeve.

Senior Sister Zhao's face flushed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. "With the Yu Family here, it's not wise to intervene directly, no matter how interested I am. Let's go first!"

...

The place instantly quieted down. All the proud elites from the Nine Heavens had departed, leaving only Yi Xing, who would forever remain here.

The elites from the Great Immortal Gates watched this scene, some still struggling to process what had just happened. A moment ago, it seemed like a storm was brewing. Had it truly cleared up so suddenly? Many eyes couldn't help but land on Yu Xiaolong. They knew the Yu Family had a great reputation, but they hadn't realized it was so great that it could directly scare away fellow elites from the Nine Heavens.

Elder Lin sighed, "Young Master, you've broken the rules again!"

Yu Xiaolong replied, "What else could I do? Tell them my real name? They wouldn't recognize it anyway!"

Elder Lin wanted to say that this matter shouldn't have concerned them in the first place, but he ultimately held his tongue.

Because Wang Xiu had already arrived.

"I am Wang Xiu. Thank you for coming to my aid, Young Master!" Wang Xiu greeted with a beaming smile, his gentle and mild demeanor a stark contrast to the ruthless state he was in when he killed Yi Xing.

"Ah, you're too kind! My name is Yu Xiaolong. Just call me Xiaolong!" Yu Xiaolong put away his fan and warmly shook Wang Xiu's hand. "To be honest, I, Yu Xiaolong, love nothing more than to befriend talented and ambitious people. The moment I saw you in the crowd, Brother Wang, I felt a special kinship, as if we were actual brothers. How could I stand by and do nothing when a brother is in trouble?"

DING!

[Detected bragging nearby. Congratulations, Host, for gaining Mana +999!]

Wang Xiu's face was a mask of pleasant surprise. "So you felt it too, Brother Yu? Honestly, the moment I caught a glimpse of you, I was also taken aback. It was as if we'd met in a past life, the feeling was so familiar. I was just worried about being presumptuous and didn't come to greet you! Who would have thought, who would have thought..."

Yu Xiaolong let out a surprised "Oh," his face flushing. "It seems we are truly fated to meet. Since fate has brought us together, why don't we address each other as brothers from now on?"

Wang Xiu seemed overwhelmed with joy. "That would be wonderful! I couldn't ask for more! I was wondering why I saw a magpie in a tree when I left home today. It must have been an omen!"

His smile was radiant, but he was inwardly astounded. I've met my match. This man's social skills are nearly on par with my own.

Little did he know, Yu Xiaolong was thinking the same thing. Good grief. I'm usually the one who praises others until they're red in the face. This is the first time someone's flattery has made me blush and my heart race. Impressive... a true rival! 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Not to be outdone, he immediately brought out his trump card.

"I left home in a hurry, so please accept this small token. I hope you won't find it lacking, Brother Wang!"

A flash of light appeared in Yu Xiaolong's hand, revealing a brocade box. Its surface was inlaid with several shimmering pearls the size of pigeon eggs.

He opened the box. Inside was a pair of rings that glowed with a deep blue light. Watery patterns flowed across their surfaces, suffused with the aura of the vast ocean.

In an instant, the surrounding Spiritual Energy grew violent, surging toward the rings and creating myriad phenomena. It was a pair of top-quality Holy Artifacts!

"These are called the Seaheart Rings, which I acquired at an auction. Even among all my treasures, they are considered top-grade! They can harness the power of the tides, granting limitless might. They have even more extraordinary uses within the great oceans and marshes..." Yu Xiaolong explained.

Seeing the pair of rings, Elder Lin's eyes went wide. "Young Master..."

Before he could finish, a single look from Yu Xiaolong silenced him.

Wang Xiu was astonished. What a big shot! To just give away top-quality Holy Artifacts like this!

"It is our first meeting. How can I accept such an extravagant gift, Brother Yu?"

"That's where you're mistaken, Brother Wang. All the world's treasures ought to choose a worthy master. I believe that in this entire world, no one besides you is worthy of these Seaheart Rings!"

"No, no, no, they are far too precious!"

"No, no, no, you must accept them! To refuse is to look down on me, Yu Xiaolong!"

"..."

After three rounds of polite refusal and insistent offering, Wang Xiu finally accepted the pair of rings. Arm in arm, they began addressing each other as brothers.

At that moment, the other elites of the Cangyuan Realm arrived. They were all stunned by the scene.

When had these two... gotten so close?

What did we miss?

...

「Meanwhile, above the Nine Heavens.」

In a profound and mysterious void stood an immensely vast and ancient palace. Figures lingered within, each one emitting a powerful presence like that of an Ancient God, enough to make one's soul tremble.

At this instant, everyone's gaze was fixed on an Ancient Mirror suspended in mid-air. Radiant light shimmered across its surface, displaying an ongoing scene. If Wang Xiu were here, he would surely recognize it as his battle with Yi Xing.

"He's dead... Yi Xing is dead!!!" a disheveled elder with a brutish aura roared, his eyes nearly bursting from their sockets as he stared at the scene. The void around him trembled and hummed, seemingly unable to withstand his fury. That person from the Lower Realm actually dared to kill an elite of the Yi Clan! He must be tired of living!

"Hehe, the ruins have yet to open, and the Yi Clan has already lost a man. It seems your chances this time... are not looking good!" a refined, middle-aged man in a scholar's robe chuckled from the side.

The Yi Clan elder, Yi Jie, whipped his head around and shouted furiously, "Yu Changhe, what is the meaning of this? Your Yu Family's spoiled second young master protected Yi Xing's murderer, and I have yet to settle that score with you!"

Yu Changhe's expression was serene. He picked up his teacup, blew on the surface, and took a sip before speaking. "Our families have already agreed that this trial is a matter for the younger generation! They are free to form alliances with whomever they wish. How can you call that protection? Furthermore, your junior attacked first and was subsequently defeated in a fair fight. His death... was well-deserved!"

Elder Yi Jie's eyes bulged like copper bells. "You..."

Someone nearby stepped in to mediate. "Alright, that's enough from both of you! The trial hasn't even officially started, and you're already arguing like this. Are you going to start a brawl?"

Yi Jie snorted and flung his sleeves. "A disciple of my Yi Clan shall not die in vain!"

Yu Changhe looked down at his tea, his expression tranquil. "That is your affair. As long as you don't interfere with the trial, you may do as you please!"

Without another word, Yi Jie took out a Jade Talisman. He channeled a series of strange runes into it, causing it to flare with light.

...

「Nightfall. Cangyuan Realm, Eastern Desolation.」

The forest shook and giant trees were sent flying. A formidable Devil Lord was blasted backward, crashing through a dozen mountains before finally grinding to a halt.

They were all Devil Beasts on par with the Great Abilities of the Human Race in the Emergence Stage. Their bloodlines were incredibly potent and pure, and their combat power was terrifying. Yet at this moment, they were utterly disheveled.

A golden figure descended slowly from the sky. He was as insignificant as a speck of dust before the massive Devil Beast, yet he seemed to carry a weight heavier than the sky itself.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ground collapsed beneath it. The Devil Beast plummeted into the chasm, letting out a wretched howl.

"Your bloodline isn't bad. If you obey me, I may grant you a Creation when I leave!" the golden figure declared. He stood atop the Devil Beast's head, a large bow in hand, his torso bare. The terrifying aura he emitted suppressed the very mountains.

Just then, a Jade Talisman attached to his waist lit up.

"Yi Xing... is dead? Useless trash!"