The Most Powerful Bodyguard-Chapter 874: Where There’s Unusual Behavior, Something Is Amiss

Hearing Kashu's words, both Yang Yan and Fenrir became interested at once.

If even Kashu calls them experts, then naturally their strength cannot be low.

However, it's uncertain how much effort they will actually use.

After all, this kind of competition shouldn't lead them to fight to the death.

Finally, as Situ Hongyi placed the Lance of Longinus on the highest podium, the crowd below erupted in excitement.

Many were seeing this legendary artifact for the first time, and even Yang Yan felt the same.

It was also his first time seeing the Lance of Longinus.

"The competition will proceed by drawing lots for matches, but to save time, we'll start with a melee battle first."

"The time limit is five minutes, and only those who can last five minutes in the arena will qualify to draw lots."

Situ Hongyi waited for the emotions of the crowd below to calm down slightly before speaking loudly.

"Wow! This old man is ruthless."

Someone exclaimed in surprise:

"By doing this, a lot of people can't hide their skills. Does he want the competition to reach its climax right from the start?"

Yang Yan chuckled:

"Haha! Whatever, it doesn't matter."

He left these words and directly entered the arena.

Seeing the crowd increasing in the arena, Yang Yan nodded to the Elder Celestial Master as a greeting.

The Elder Celestial Master smiled at him and said:

"The young are truly formidable! If I had known you were going to join this competition, I would have asked for your help!"

In front of the Elder Celestial Master, Yang Yan didn't dare to be arrogant.

He respectfully said:

"You're joking, Elder Celestial Master. My goal isn't in this competition, so I won't really fight seriously."

The Elder Celestial Master was momentarily stunned, then shook his head:

"Haha! Just now I was saying the young are formidable, but why do you have no enthusiasm?"

"Young people should shine when it's time to shine. Don't start behaving like us old folks at such a young age; it's meaningless."

While Yang Yan and the Elder Celestial Master were chatting as if nobody else was present, the announcement for the start of the competition came.

With the announcement, the arena immediately erupted into intense battles.

Seeing all this, both Yang Yan and the Elder Celestial Master frowned and then moved to the side of the arena in unison.

"Westerners don't understand restraint. Didn't they already announce that just lasting five minutes would qualify them for the main event?"

"These guys can't even wait five minutes, they truly lack patience!"

The Elder Celestial Master sighed.

"Haha! Those who are acting now are just the weaker ones."

"They aren't very confident in their own strength, and they just hope to get lucky by acting now."

Yang Yan chuckled and said.

"Alas! I'm an old man already, and I still have to participate in this kind of competition. It's embarrassing to even talk about it!"

"I bet many of the old folks in Huaxia are laughing at me now!"

The Elder Celestial Master casually deflected a fireball that flew towards him, speaking in self-mockery.

"Haha! You're too modest, Elder Celestial Master. I've heard quite a bit about the foundation of your Dragon Tiger Mountain."

"Your strength may not be the first in Huaxia, but being in the top three is a certainty."

"And our cultivation method in Huaxia is different from the West; longer cultivation is a disadvantage."

"However, the same is true: if you achieve mastery, your combat power will advance rapidly. So there's no need for you to be modest."

Yang Yan's words were not flattery.

But truly, the old man before him was already at a level akin to the Transformation Realm.

At the very least, Yang Yan thought that if he were to face him, he would need to go all out to win.

The battle within the arena remained fierce.

However, these people weren't mindless.

Some of them, feeling weaker, teamed up to attack others together.

They hoped to compensate for their lack of strength with numbers.

And among them, some who were not very insightful decided to target Yang Yan and the Elder Celestial Master.

"People from Huaxia's Hidden World? I heard your side has something called the Four Emperors? Sounds impressive."

"Let me see how capable you Huaxia people really are."

A small team of six approached Yang Yan and the Elder Celestial Master.

"Haha! They're looking for you, so you take care of it."

The Elder Celestial Master laughed and said.

"Of course, with me here, there's no reason for you to take action."

Yang Yan also nodded and smiled.

Then his figure suddenly vanished from the spot.

"Huh? Where did he go?"

Seeing Yang Yan suddenly disappear, someone widened their eyes in surprise and said:

"Could he be a Spatial Ability User? But there are no signs of spatial fluctuations!"

Though these people weren't very strong, it depended on whom they were compared to.

Compared to freaks like Yang Yan, they could indeed be considered weaklings.

However, compared to others, they were top-tier strongmen.

"Wait! Everyone be careful."

One person shouted in panic after noticing the smile of the Elder Celestial Master.

"The young are truly formidable!"

The Elder Celestial Master laughed and said.

"Bang, bang, bang…"

With a series of blows, the people were knocked out before they could even react.

"Haha! You don't plan to take their lives?"

Seeing Yang Yan only knocking them out, the Elder Celestial Master laughed and asked.

Yang Yan shook his head and said:

"People from the Exotic Realm are already restless. These are S-rank powerhouses, too valuable to die by my hands."

"Our world will need them sooner or later, so I can't waste them."

A bit wistfully, the Elder Celestial Master remarked while shaking his head:

"Ah! It would be great if you were from my Dragon Tiger Mountain. If you were, the position of Celestial Master would surely be yours."

Yang Yan jokingly replied:

"Haha! If Zhang Xie'an hears that, he will be disappointed."

The Elder Celestial Master waved his hand:

"That kid! He still has a lot to learn!"

"Competition over!"

While the two were exchanging banter, the referee's voice came from the side.

Looking at the defeated participants in the arena, Yang Yan's pupils contracted slightly.

This competition was even more brutal than he had imagined.

These Westerners had gone mad for the rumored Lance of Longinus.

From their expressions, they seemed determined to win at all costs.

This was not a good sign.

In Yang Yan's view, these efforts far exceeded the potential rewards from the Lance of Longinus.

It wasn't worth it.

"Haha! This is getting interesting. These guys are completely reckless now!"

The Elder Celestial Master squinted and said.

"When something unusual happens, there must be more behind it. There's probably much we don't know about the Lance of Longinus."

Yang Yan calmly said.

"Wise!"

The Elder Celestial Master praised, saying:

"You're right, when something unusual happens, there must be more behind it."

"But my goal is not to compete with them for that Western Divine Artifact; my goal is my Taoist sword."

"Once I have the sword, I'm withdrawing."