Douluo Dalu - Volume 17 - Arrival Of The Phoenix

by Tang Jia San Shao

  Right now Dai Mubai’s body could be called ‘vajra immortal’, powerful resistance in all attributes, even Zhao Wuji who walked the same path was full of praise.

  Lightning paralysis wasn’t really ineffective to Dai Mubai, only that the opponent’s spirit power was less than his, and his physical resistance was so powerful, naturally it would substantially weaken the effect of the lightning. At least the God Locking Ring wasn’t enough to restrain his movements.

  And the God Locking Ring’s greatest effect was in the paralysis it caused, it wasn’t all that durable in itself. Under circumstances where it was unable to establish its paralysing effect, how could it hold back Dai Mubai?

  This was Dai Mubai’s true strength, with his physical condition after taking the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, let alone an opponent with the same number of spirit rings, even if it was one more spirit ring than him, the opponent still might not be able to injure him.

  Abrupt violence, tyranny, these were Dai Mubai’s characteristics. Grandmaster’s instructions to him was to turn this tyranny into absolute world domination.

  With negotiations having failed, Thunderclap Academy’s final member, and also their captain, finally went up.

  Yu Tian-Xin[4], forty third ranked power attack system Battle Spirit Master, spirit: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. A direct disciple of the seven great schools’ Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. In the family tree, he was the older patrilineal cousin of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy’s Yu Tian-Heng. His strength was only slightly inferior to Yu Tian-Heng’s.

  Watching Yu Tian-Xin walk up, Grandmaster’s brows wrinkled slightly. He and Liu Erlong were both born of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Yu Tian-Heng was his direct nephew, and this Yu Tian-Xin was also a distant nephew of his. Even more, he was the grandson of Liu Erlong’s father, Liu Erlong was his direct aunt.

  Seeing someone from the Clan, it was difficult for Grandmaster not to recall his and Liu Erlong’s situation. He had already told Dai Mubai that he didn’t need to hold back, as long as he didn’t violate the rules and killed his opponent. It wasn’t that he was unreasonable, but rather that he didn’t want his matters to influence the Shrek Seven Devils.

  “You will pay the price for everything you just did.”

  Yu Tian-Xin glared resolutely at Dai Mubai. As Thunderclap team captain, having seen his comrade so seriously injured, his eyes were already somewhat red.

  Dai Mubai indifferently said:

  “That depends on whether you have the ability.”

  Snorting coldly, Yu Tian-Xian roared deeply, releasing his spirit.

  A dazzling blue light suddenly lit up in the space between Yi Tian-Xin’s eyebrows, and immediately following, the blue light abruptly spread, from the space between his eyebrows over his whole body, ribbon after ribbon of blue purple violent electricity erupting like little snakes, revolving with him in the center. There was a blue lightning bolt symbol on his forehead. Different from Yu Tian-Heng at that time, his body had two places that were transformed because of his Spirit Body Enhancement.

  The changes that appeared, were both his arms. The sleeves completely burst into ashes because of his arms swelling, the length of his arms growing by half a chi[5], both arms extremely bulky, covered with blue purple scales, his hands changing into claws covered by the same scales, each joint of his hand becoming extremely thick. Serpents of blue purple electricity revolving around his body was constantly coagulating on or fleeing from his arms. The two yellow and two purple spirit rings didn’t spiral around his body like other Spirit Masters, but rather spiralled specially around his arms, the two sides each having two spirit rings.

  Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit, starting from the thirtieth rank, each obtained spirit ring would make the body change like a dragon. At that time Yu Tian-Heng was only thirty ninth rank, and consequently only had one arm like this. The current Yu Tian-Xin was past fortieth rank, and thus both his arms were dragon shaped. Whether in aura or imposing manner, right now he was a lot more powerful than Yu Tian-Heng back then.

  Watching his opponent, Dai Mubai amply felt the pressure his opponent gave off as if it struck him in the face. Originally, when he faced Yu Tian-Heng was the first time Dai Mubai felt this kind of pressure caused by the spirit. Right now, this kind of feeling was also given off by the opponent in front of him.

  As one of the three upper sects, there was no need to doubt the might of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan’s spirit. However, Dai Mubai believed that after taking the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, his own White Tiger Spirit absolutely wasn’t inferior to his opponent’s.

  Looking into his opponent’s reddened eyes, Dai Mubai’s evil eye double pupils grew even more abstruse. The two looked at each other like this, neither yielding a fraction.

  * * *

  [1] (雷动) “Thunder Move”

  [2] (雷蛛)

  [3] The original sanskrit word “vajra” means both diamond and thunderbolt, symbolizing both indestructibility and irresistible force.

  [4] (玉天心) “Jade Heaven Heart”

  [5] ½ 尺 = ⅙ m

  Chapter 116: Singular Velvet Sky, Tiger Breaking Dragon

  Part 1 (TL by Bagelson)

  Grandmaster stood calmly in the Shrek Academy contestant’s area, attentively watching the two people about to start the match, his facial expression serene. Even though Dai Mubai wasn’t the last of Shrek Academy’s list of members today, to him, this was the final match.

  Just as Spirit Hall platinum bishop Salas said, the reason why Shrek Academy could so easily defeat their opponents in this match, besides their own strength, was Grandmaster’s close to perfect strategy.

  The collision between both sides finally began. Lightning serpents rushing out, Yu Tian-Xin roared, soaring up, leaping directly at Dai Mubai.

  In battle style, with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit, he was undoubtedly the same as Dai Mubai, a power attacker among power attackers. Within the veins of all directly related Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disciples flowed extremely aggressive blood. Attack was the best defense, only attack, this could most directly defeat the opponent.

  Blue Lightning Dragon Claws erupted simultaneously, launched by Yu Tian-Xin were two dragon claw energies. This was what made the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit formidable. The spirit’s might would increase somewhat with each level it grew. Equal spirit abilities when used at different levels would receive the spirit’s own boost. As a first rate spirit, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon doubtless possessed this kind of advantage.

  Dai Mubai didn’t dodge. In this kind of battle, whoever dodged first would have lost the match. Therefore, he not only didn’t dodge, but on the contrary went to meet it with an even more tyrannical stance.

  Both used their first spirit abilities, and under the effect of the White Tiger Barrier, white light rushed out. Sharp tiger claws ejected, and the four palms of dragon and tiger collided violently in midair.

  Hong——

  Two silhouettes flew back practically simultaneously. Electric serpents coiled around Dai Mubai, his long golden hair fluttering without wind under the agitation of the lightning, the white tiger fur on his arms standing upright.

  The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon’s thunder element wasn’t something the Thunder Spider could compare to. Having received these Blue Lightning Dragon Claws, Dai Mubai’s body was enduring a powerful attack of lightning.

  But his opponent wasn’t any better off. Yu Tian-Xin’s dragon scaled palms each had five deep white scars, cracks already appearing in the scales. The sharpness and strength of the white tiger claws equally left their mark on him.

  Judging by the first collision, both sides were apparently equally matched.

  Faint golden light appeared from under the white tiger fur. The vajra immortal defense the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum provided Dai Mubai quickly dispersed the threat of the lightning. Both sides had practically only just landed before they shot out once ag
ain, again charging at each other.

  Dai Mubai had consumed only a slight bit of spirit power in the previous fight, and his level was two ranks higher than Yu Tian-Xin, right now the two’s spirit power could be said to be exactly equal. This fight would be settled between both sides’ spirit and spirit abilities. The one with more combat experience, with the more powerful spirit, could obtain victory in this match.

  Neither side hesitated, Evil Eye White Tiger third spirit ability, White Tiger Vajra Transformation, launched.

  Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon third spirit ability, Thundergod’s Fury, launched.

  The strong white light turned golden, Dai Mubai’s body abruptly filling with power and grandeur, the white fur covering his body turning completely golden, that black ‘king’ mark on his forehead appearing clearly. Muscles brimming with explosive force, this time, even the sharp blades of his tiger claws were rendered golden. His attack power reached the limit of what he could handle right now. Under the effect of White Tiger Vajra Transformation, Dai Mubai’s might had doubtless grown to its most terrifying degree.

  Yu Tian-Xin’s Thundergod’s Fury and Dai Mubai’s White Tiger Vajra Transformation were doubtless different tunes played with equal skill. Thunder abilities increasing a hundred percent, spirit power increasing a hundred percent. Doubtless the manifestation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit’s power. The intense blue light completely turned blue purple, a layer of lightning forming just like armor over his body. That pair of dragon claws clearly became even larger, and the cracks left behind by the tiger claws completely disappeared.

  This moment, both sides’ spirit power had already reached their peak, the true collision, began.

  Outside the ring, whether it was the students of the academies, or those imperial household knights, right now there was no gaze that wasn’t focused in the ring. This was a collision of true powers, truly brilliant.

  Even though both sides only had forty something ranked spirit power, the formidable spirits and their ruthless demeanors proved their terror to all. Even the Spirit Master world powers in the VIP seats with spirit power exceeding theirs couldn’t help being excited. Whether it was Yu Tian-Xin or Dai Mubai, their certain conviction in victory already infected all the observers.

  “Fifteen Tons Of Thunder.”

  “White Tiger Light Wave.”

  Their second spirit abilities erupted under the effect of their third spirit abilities. A rich golden light sphere shot out, and meeting it was countless blue purple lightning arrows.

  The split second the dazzling purple and golden light collided, the entire ring seemed to brighten to rival the sun.

  The tremendous spirit power fluctuations made the entire heart of the ring shudder. Neither side used any technique, it was only a contest of pure spirit abilities. The more it was like this, the more dangerous it was. If either side was forced into a disadvantage, then the match would immediately end. Moreover, the losing side was bound to end up seriously injured.

  With another loud sound, the colliding two once again flew out after contact, two bodies in different directions.

  Wisps of blood trickled from the corners of their mouths. The strength of the two sides had reached an extremely terrifying degree. They didn’t seem to have changed much, but their heaving chests showed how great an influence the collision just now had on them.

  Yu Tian-Xin gazed fixedly at Dai Mubai, and Dai Mubai also gazed fixedly at him. Dai Mubai’s opponent was no doubt the trump card among trump cards of Thunderclap Academy. In the young generation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tian-Xin and Yu Tian-Heng had always been considered the most outstanding twin stars. There had never been much difference between them in strength, only because Yu Tian-Heng was slightly younger than Yu Tian-Xin did he receive a bit more attention.

  In order to overtake Yu Tian-Heng, in order to gain a bit more approval from his family, Yu Tian-Xin had never dared relax for a day. He had invested even more effort than his more talented younger cousin. Before joining this tournament he had already thought that he must definitely reach the finals to openly and upright defeat his cousin, to prove to the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan that he was the most outstanding future heir of the clan.

  Without even meeting Yu Tian-Heng, how could he lose?

  Dai Mubai was doubtless one of Shrek Academy’s geniuses. Before Tang San arrived, even Ma Hongjun’s talent was inferior to his. Double pupil evil eyes, unusual disposition. As early as the day he was born, he was already destined to be out of the ordinary.

  Coming to Heaven Dou Empire against his will, coming to Shrek Academy, was in order to become more powerful. Prevailing over opponent after opponent. In his heart, the word ‘defeat’ had never existed. He couldn’t lose, he wouldn’t lose. Confronting an opponent of the same level, his heart was brimming with thirst for victory and perseverance.

  These two collided together like needle point to wheat awn. The outcome would only be decided by their ultimate strength.

  Finally at this moment, with equal pride, even to the extent that they wouldn’t use technique, to them this match was also a battle of honor. They had to use absolute strength to defeat their opponent, and no technique. With extremely similar styles, they had both made this decision as early as when they first collided. Nobody could change their decision.

  Without using spirit abilities, the two bodies collided once again. This time, it was a purely physical battle.

  Tiger claws and dragon claws each struck their opponent’s body, each erupting with formidable force.

  Dragon scales radiated in all directions, tiger fur flew into the air, the argument of dragon and tiger completely entering a white hot phase.

  Each time they collided they would both inevitably be harmed, blood began to flow, line after line of scars began to appear on these two valiant men.

  However, their gazes were still stubborn, hardly concealing their thirst for victory.

  Hong——

  Dai Mubai’s palms struck his opponent’s chest, and Yu Tian-Xin’s dragon claws also struck his shoulder. The two once again flew out in response. Only this time, they couldn’t control themselves to stand firm, and practically simultaneously tumbled to the ground, rolling and leaving a wide gap.

  Spirit power was rapidly consumed under the effect of their third spirit abilities. Dai Mubai crawled up, Yu Tian-Xin also crawled up, but he was still half a beat slower than Dai Mubai.

  Their facial expressions could no longer be made out, and their clothes were even more stained with blood.

  Sounds were issuing from Dai Mubai’s bones because of the exertion, and his evil eyes were already brimming with madness.

  “Come, let us decide the outcome. Whoever can still stand here in the end will be the victor.”

  His ice cold and monstrous voice was overbearing. Even though he was still only seventeen, right now he already appeared a man of indomitable character.

  “Fine.”

  Yu Tian-Xin made his reply without the slightest hesitation. The two spit out a mouthful of blood practically simultaneously, their formidable spirit power once again condensing.

  Part 2 (TL by Bagelson)

  Outside the ring, Zhu Zhuqing’s gaze was already numb. She all along watched Dai Mubai attentively, and when she saw the wildness in those double pupil evil eyes, the agitation in her heart almost couldn’t be contained.

  She and Xiao Wu were different. If Tang San was injured, Xiao Wu would definitely anxiously want to rush over immediately. But not Zhu Zhuqing. Even though she had never given any hints of it, in her heart, from the year she was born, the owner of those evil eyes was already destined to be her man.

  Seeing her man reveal his power on the battlefield, she would never try to stop him. If she could, she would accompany him to fight together. If she was an observer, then she would only stay an observer. She wouldn’t worry about Dai Mubai’s outcome. If he won, she would treat his wounds. If he died, she would follo
w him. Her man, was the most powerful man, as she truly saw Dai Mubai’s character, she had long ago resolved that she would never let her tears become a factor to influence him.

  Golden light again turned white, and sphere after sphere of light began to fill Dai Mubai’s surroundings.

  The blue purple light vanished, again returning to blue, line after line of lightning snakes condensed, transforming into a one meter long serpent.

  Evil Eye White Tiger fourth spirit ability, White Tiger Meteor Shower.

  Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon fourth spirit ability, Blue Divine Dragon Envy[1].

  This was the final collision to settle victory or defeat. Without any decorations, only a contest of full strength.

  In the VIP seats, emperor Xue Ye was already standing. His face was very grave. When the regent stood, how could others remain seated? Including the teachers and students of all the academies, right now they also all stood to watch the final outcome of the match. Regardless of the outcome, the scene of these two people’s might would be imprinted in their hearts.

  Their third spirit abilities were already on the verge of collapsing, only this final moment with it as base to launch their fourth spirit abilities was the key to victory or defeat.

  Yu Tian-Xin knew it, Dai Mubai knew it. Therefore, they made the same choice. This moment when they launched their final attacks was also the moment the outcome of the match was settled.

  When White Tiger Light Wave met Fifteen Tons Of Thunder, it was Dai Mubai’s spirit power that was the most condensed, the opponent’s scattered. And this moment, when White Tiger meteor Shower met Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Envy, it was just the opposite.

  Countless white meteors rushed out, rendered completely golden as they flew through the air.

  The blue serpent bared its fangs and moved, meeting that meteor shower to decide its destiny.