Chapter 1245: ,253: Two-Person Battle

The next day, when Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge arrived at the plaza, all members of the Dragon Fang Guard were already gathered, and gazes filled with encouragement converged upon the two of them.

Because today was the Five Guards' Ascension.

In fact, the Ascension Day was mainly for the Five Guards to announce their newly promoted upper echelons, after which the Five Guards would conduct some sparring matches as a form of tempering.

Most of the time, the Ascension was merely a formality, so most people did not pay it much attention.

But this Ascension had become different because of the appearance of Jiang Jiang Qinge and Li Luo.

That super-large wager of eighty thousand Dragon Essences had become the hottest topic among the Five Guards during this period.

And most importantly, the side that placed this super-large wager was merely A First-Rank Individual titled Marquis and one... Da Tian Xiang Jing.

While the other side was a Dragon Blood Envoy with the strength of an Upper Third-Rank Marquis and a Commander who was a First-Rank Marquis.

This disparity was obvious, yet the seemingly weaker side had stubbornly accepted the wager.

During these days, people from the other four Guards had all learned that Jiang Jiang Qinge was an unparalleled prodigy who had forged the "Ten-Pillar Golden Terrace." Such talent was enough to look down upon the entire Tian Long Five Guards, and her appearance and temperament were both unparalleled, so within just a few days, her fame had spread throughout every Guard.

As for Li Luo, he had also attracted much attention. After all, people from every Guard knew that he was the Dragon Head of the Twenty Banners in his cohort, possessing Three Palaces and Six Phases, with an illustrious battle record. It could be said that Li Luo's achievements had almost eclipsed many prodigies of the same generation in Outer Shenzhou. If given some time, he would surely rise within the Dragon Fang Guard.

No one doubted the potential contained within Jiang Jiang Qinge and Li Luo. From the day the two of them entered the Dragon Fang Guard, many probably understood that the days of the Dragon Blood Guard being the boss were dwindling day by day.

However, potential ultimately required time to develop, and the current Jiang Jiang Qinge and Li Luo still seemed to fall a bit short.

And perhaps the Dragon Blood Guard wanted to seize this brief opportunity to somewhat suppress the two's rising momentum.

The two faced the many encouraging gazes. Li Luo's posture was upright, his appearance handsome and elegant, and his grey-white hair carried a distinctive charm. In terms of looks, he had never suffered a loss.

Jiang Jiang Qinge also had a slender figure, with exquisite curves. As her long legs moved, skin as fair as Bai Yu occasionally peeked out from beneath her battle skirt. Every line of her breathtakingly beautiful face exuded a sense of perfection. After forging the Ten-Pillar Golden Terrace, even Li Luo had to admit that she, already dazzling, seemed even more radiant.

"Third Brother, give it your all today, don't hold Jiang Jiang Qinge back!" A playful voice came from the crowd—it was Li Li Fengyi.

A hint of a smile also surfaced on Li Hongyou's coldly beautiful face as she said, "Li Luo, my future rests entirely in your hands."

The crowd immediately burst into teasing laughter.

However, as Jiang Jiang Qinge's gaze swept lightly over them, this laughter immediately died down. Someone secretly clicked their tongue: their newly appointed Right Dragon Fang Envoy's authority was really strong. Merely a First-Rank Marquis, yet already this formidable. If she were to advance another step in the future, it felt like she would truly leave Li Foluo far behind.

At this moment, Li Foluo also walked over. His face was stern as he asked, "The Ascension martial discussion has many formats. Earlier, Li Zhihuo sent someone to deliver a message. For this wager of yours, are you choosing a two-person battle or individual battles?"

"What do you mean?" Li Luo immediately asked.

"A two-person battle means the two of you share one battle stage, facing the challenge of their two people."

"Individual battles mean each of you fights separately."

Li Luo pondered for a moment and asked, "What do they want to choose?"

"Two-person battle," Li Foluo said.

"They must have made some preparations for this. It seems they are determined to win this wager." Li Foluo glanced at Li Hongyou and said, "You two performed too brilliantly on the Boundary River Falling Star Platform before, and Hongyou also provided a certain boost. If we go by the speed at which you refine Star Beads, our Dragon Fang Guard's strength will rapidly increase. Since they cannot possibly drive the two of you out of the Dragon Fang Guard, they will start with Li Hongyou, who has a vulnerability."

"So I see they are dead set on driving Li Hongyou away this time."

Li Luo pondered slightly, looked toward Jiang Jiang Qinge, and asked, "What do you think?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge thought for a few seconds and said, "Then let's go with the two-person battle."

If she shared a battlefield with Li Luo, she could share some of the pressure for him. Although the other side should have made some preparations for this, her teaming up with Li Luo also had its own advantages.

Li Foluo looked at Jiang Jiang Qinge and said, "The Right Dragon Blood Envoy of the Dragon Blood Guard, Li Yuanshan, is an Upper Third-Rank Marquis. You already face tremendous pressure facing him alone. If you also have to share Li Luo's burden, I'm afraid you won't be able to withstand it."

He clearly understood Jiang Jiang Qinge's plan.

"I know what I'm doing." Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded.

Li Luo smiled and said, "Guard Commander, rest assured. When husband and wife work together, the little Dragon Blood Guard is no problem."

Li Foluo's face twisted in disgust. Having to be force-fed this early in the morning? He knew they were a married couple; there was no need to keep emphasizing it.

"Then suit yourselves."

Li Foluo also knew the temperaments of the two. Since they had chosen this, they naturally must have their own plans.

"Let's move out."

He waved his hand, and in the next instant, his figure shot up into the sky first. The Dragon Fang Guard members also pierced through the air, heading toward the western part of Tian Long City.

In a corner of the western city, there was a massive martial arts plaza, and by now, it was already packed to the brim.

Not only had members of the Five Guards gathered, but even many powerful figures from various factions within Tian Long City had come with great interest. After all, the Tian Long Five Guards were renowned existences in this Tian Long City, and on Ascension Day, one could observe the current standard of this generation of the Li Li Tianwang lineage.

Moreover, most importantly, it was said that this Ascension would also feature the appearance of that Dragon Fang leader.

In the past day, the news of Dragon Fang King Li Li Jingzhe storming the Abyss City had already spread throughout the Boundary River Domain, shocking powerful figures from all factions. No one had expected that Li Li Jingzhe, quietly and without fanfare, had already touched upon the Three-Crowned King level.

Such a figure would be stationed at Tian Long Ridge for some time to come, which undoubtedly filled the powerful figures in Tian Long City with a profound sense of security.

When Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge arrived at this place with the Dragon Fang Guard, all four sides of the massive martial arts plaza were already packed to capacity, and the clamorous, roaring noise shot straight into the clouds.

The Dragon Fang Guard had its own designated area. Ten thousand people descended, a dark, dense mass, their aura majestic and grand, which also drew sighs of admiration from many powerful figures within Tian Long City.

The other four Guards also cast their gazes over.

Especially within the Dragon Blood Guard, Li Hongque's pretty face was gloomy. Her gaze was fixed unblinkingly on Li Hongyou's figure, her five fingers clenched tightly, veins visibly bulging.

In the end, she took a deep breath and suppressed the fury in her heart.

Let that lowly maid be smug for a while. Once today's Ascension ends, that lowly maid will no longer be a member of the Dragon Fang Guard. At that time, she would make that lowly maid understand that coming back to take revenge on her was the most foolish choice of that lowly maid's life!

Amid the clamor of the venue, numerous figures emerged in the highest seats, and the one at the very front was an elderly man with a cold, stern expression.

Behind him, upper echelons of the various branches, such as Li Li Jiluo, Li Li Qingpeng, and Li Li Jinpan, also appeared one after another.

Such a lineup did elevate the grandeur of this Ascension martial discussion.

Many powerful figures in the venue rose one after another, bowing respectfully to that elderly man.

The elderly man took his seat, waved his hand lightly, and his concise, clear voice rang out across the venue.

"No need for unnecessary words. Let's begin directly."