Douluo: Dragon King's Star Devouring Wings

Chapter 577 The Battle for Yali

Just as Gu Yuena was utterly defeated and questioning her existence in her battle against Qian Gu Huang Yu, another battle was unfolding on the distant Douluo Continent…

Douluo Continent, Sun Moon Federation, outskirts of Mingdu.

More than 100,000 people have gathered in a remote forest on the outskirts of the city center today.

Because this is the very place where Yali, who saved the day from the brink of collapse during the previous great plague, held her martial arts contest to find a husband!
However, calling it a martial arts contest to find a husband is not quite right, because Ya Li never publicly expressed any intention to find a husband; it was just something that Yun Ming from Shrek Academy initiated.

Yunming's approach was simple: he announced that he would marry Yali, set a time and place, and said he would accept the challenges from all his rivals.

不过因为雅莉本身的人气极高，想要和她喜结连理的人也相当多，再加上很多人也只是单纯想要揍云冥一顿。

And so, this martial arts contest to find a husband began in a rather ambiguous way.

Seeing the competition unfold inexplicably, the Temple of War couldn't sit still. After all, Yali was now considered a member of the Temple of War, even if she no longer went there.

Therefore, Yu Haosheng, as the master of the War God Temple, still managed to organize this inexplicable martial arts contest for marriage.

The venue for the martial arts contest to choose a husband was very simple, incomparable to the Five Gods' Duel of the Star Luo Empire; it was just a clearing in the forest.

However, the safety of this martial arts contest for marriage is still guaranteed, because there are four quasi-gods present in this competition!

As the host, Yu Haosheng was naturally obliged to come and see what was going on, and Bei Dexun, seeing his disciple causing trouble, insisted on coming over to check it out.

Le Jingchen came to check on Ya Li because she possessed an Angelic Martial Soul and was considered a member of the Angelic Family. Qian Gu Die Ting came to protect Qian Renxue, as she was coming over.

However, at this moment, the four quasi-gods were sitting in a small pavilion that had been temporarily built to the side, watching the martial arts contest for marriage from afar.

They came to protect their own descendants; they wouldn't intervene unless their descendants were in danger.

"Are we really not going to worry about anything?" Le Jingchen asked helplessly, looking at the three people drinking tea.

Bede Xun said, "Let the younger generation handle their affairs. We old monsters are just remnants of the old era!"

Qian Gu Die Ting curled his lip and said, "Who said you're a remnant of the old era? I can live for another hundred years!"

Because he was a leader of a powerful force like them, Qian Gu Die Ting was always considered to be of the same generation as Bei De Xun and the others, but in reality, he was a generation younger than them.

On the other side, a large crowd had already gathered. The people who had come to snatch the bride and the reporters were all eager to see who was so bold as to directly ask to marry their goddess, Yali.

"Hey, you from Shrek Academy, what's this Yun Ming thing? Stop playing dead, do you dare to come out and fight?"

"Exactly. They were so arrogant when they announced it. They're not going to be too scared to come now, are they?"

Despite the clamor of the crowd, Yun Ming showed no fear or stage fright, and walked confidently to the center of the field.

At twenty-three, Yun Ming was much taller and more imposing than he had been five years ago. Furthermore, having broken through to the Title Douluo level, his demeanor had also changed, making him far more handsome than before.

However, his aura was much calmer than before, no longer as sharp as if it could pierce the sky.

Now that he's standing there, even his rivals have to admit that he is indeed handsome and sunny.

Yun Ming's eagle-like gaze swept over the sea of ​​people, and the shouts instantly subsided. Everyone present even felt a sense of fear towards him.

Yun Ming said loudly, "I know that you came here not because of me, but for Ya Li. Or rather, to prove that you are worthy of Ya Li."

"After communicating with seniors such as Hall Master Yu, the rules this time are very simple: this venue is the arena, one person defends the arena, and one person attacks the arena."

"The winner can recover for half an hour before accepting the challenge of the next opponent. In the end, it is up to Yali to choose who she wants to go with."

Because of the butterfly wings of the Thousand-Year Phoenix Feather, Yun Ming's personality is not as arrogant as in the original work. His crushing defeat back then taught others the truth that there are always people more powerful than you.

Today, Yun Ming's words were much more tactful; at least he knew to bring up Yu Haosheng to draw attention away from the situation.

"Has Yali come in person?" a Soul Master shouted.

Yun Ming smiled calmly, "Of course she came. However, she is with Palace Master Yu and the others. This is just a friendly spar, not a life-or-death battle. Palace Master Yu will be responsible for ensuring our safety."

A hint of relief appeared in Bei Dexun's eyes as he looked at Yun Ming. The powerful and arrogant boy from back then had grown up and was no longer as sharp-edged as he once was.

Yun Ming also understood that as the future master of the Sea God Pavilion, offending too many soul masters was not a wise move.

After answering the remaining questions, Yun Ming immediately summoned the Sky-Piercing Spear, and nine spirit rings—six black and three orange—far exceeding the optimal spirit ring ratio, slowly appeared.

Holding the Sky-Piercing Spear, Yun Ming pointed the tip at the crowd and said, "I am the first person to defend the arena."

With the Sky-Piercing Spear in his hand, Yun Ming's aura suddenly changed, as if a long spear was about to pierce through the sky.

"Still so impulsive." Bedell shook his head with a smile, but the pride in his eyes was impossible to hide.

"Orange soul ring?"

"Isn't he only twenty-three years old? How can he be so strong?"

Simply by revealing his martial spirit, Yun Ming had already intimidated his other competitors.

However, not long after, a two-word battle armor master stepped onto the stage and said, "I know I am no match for you, but if I don't even have the courage to challenge you today, I will never forgive myself!"

Yun Ming smiled and said, "Shrek, I am Yun Ming, the Sky-Supporting Douluo. Please give me your guidance."

Upon hearing this, the man quickly replied, "Ding Qiu, a seventh-level Soul Master from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, please enlighten me."

The battle was about to break out, and Ding Qiu, as a Soul Master, quickly drew two Soul Guidance Guns. However, just as he took out his weapons, Yun Ming appeared behind him like a ghost, sweeping his Sky-Piercing Spear horizontally and knocking him away with the shaft.

"Thank you for the compliment," Yun Ming said, casually flicking his spear.

After defeating Ding Qiu, Yun Ming said, "Next, let's go straight for it."

Perhaps seeing Yun Ming's good attitude, the people present put aside their fear and stepped forward to challenge him.

Ultimately, it's Ya-Li who gets to choose who she wants to be with, not the one who's the strongest fighter.

If you can showcase your talent, you might have a chance to win the heart of your beloved.

Although Yun Ming is no longer as sharp and outspoken as in the other timeline, his strength has not diminished in the slightest, and he is even stronger than his counterpart in the other timeline.

Before long, Yun Ming had defeated more than a dozen challengers, including a three-word battle armor master.

Moreover, Yun Ming didn't even rest during this process, winning every single match. Now, almost no one dares to challenge him anymore. A single victory could be considered lucky, but after so many consecutive wins, everyone has gradually come to realize the qualitative difference between them and Yun Ming.

...

"Ya Li, among those talented young men who are appearing now, is there anyone you fancy?" Yu Haosheng asked Ya Li with a smile.

Yu Haosheng made an excuse to temporarily leave his old friends and came to Ya Li's place alone. They weren't far from where Ya Li was, but Ya Li's place had a better view.

Yali shook her head firmly. "No."

Yu Haosheng laughed and asked, "What do you think of Yun Ming from Shrek Academy?"

Yali said, "It's too arrogant, I don't like it."

Yu Haosheng's smile widened. The final choice in this martial arts contest for marriage still rested with Ya Li. As long as Ya Li did not agree, no one could force her.

Therefore, as long as he prevents Yali from choosing anyone, the Temple of War can keep Yali firmly by his side.

...

"Lord Tower Master, I've already lost. Is there still a chance for me to marry Yali?"

The Soul Masters who had been defeated by Yun Ming gathered together, and what they faced was Qian Gu Die Ting, the Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda.

Qian Gu Die Ting said, "Of course there is a chance. This is, in the end, Ya Li’s martial arts contest to choose a husband. Ya Li has the absolute right to choose, and it is not just about strength."

"Alright, anyone who is confident in themselves, or who still wants to be with Yali, hand over your file to me, and I will pass it on to Yali."

"Even if you didn't bring your file, it's okay. You can still write it now. Write down your name, martial soul, soul power, soul skills, soul spirit, battle armor, second profession, and so on."

"Write down anything you think will increase your chances of being selected, but remember one thing: never falsify anything."

"If we are found to have exaggerated our own abilities, we old folks can still get some action."

"Of course, those who haven't gone on stage yet can also hand over their information to me. What if you have some qualities that will capture Ya Li's heart, and you can win her heart without even having to fight?"

Having come this far, these Soul Masters who came to snatch the bride were naturally unwilling to slink back in disgrace.

They all took out paper and pens and began to introduce themselves. Although they couldn't create something out of nothing, each Soul Master went to great lengths to make themselves stand out.

Soon, Qian Gu Die Ting received many self-introductions from Soul Masters.

Although Qian Gu Die Ting remained outwardly calm, he was secretly overjoyed. He was confident that those who came here were undoubtedly the outstanding young talents of various forces or excellent rogue soul masters.

As far as Qian Gu Die Ting knew, Yu Hao Sheng had sent several War God candidates to cause trouble for Yun Ming. The three-word battle armor master who was just defeated by Yun Ming was one of the War God candidates sent by the War God Temple.

Under normal circumstances, it is very difficult for the Spirit Pagoda to obtain information about them, let alone detailed information about their soul skills and soul spirits.

But nowadays, these outstanding young men will write anything to attract the attention of their goddesses, just wanting to highlight their strengths.

Qian Gu Die Ting couldn't help but smile as he looked at the silly boys who were about to hand over their entire fortunes to him.

Seeing that smile, the others assumed it was encouragement from the Spirit Pagoda Master, and they all wrote even more diligently.

...

After Yun Ming defeated another three-word battle armor master, no one dared to challenge him for a full five minutes.

Yun Ming glanced at the crowd below the stage, casually twirled his spear, and said, "Are you too afraid to face me now? In that case, come at me all at once!"

"Hey! Are you crazy? Do you think you can take on all of us by yourself?" a Soul Master roared, feeling humiliated by Yun Ming's arrogant tone.

"That's incredibly arrogant!"

"Stop looking down on people!"

As soon as Yun Ming finished speaking, the Soul Masters below the stage erupted in an uproar. There was no other reason than that Yun Ming was simply too arrogant.

Everyone who comes here considers themselves to be the best of the best, and when have they ever been looked down upon like this?

Yun Ming smiled calmly, "Because you are very weak!"

Guan Yue, who was watching from below the stage, couldn't help but cover her face. "Senior brother has improved, but not much."

Although Yunming has changed somewhat, he is still at the age of youthful vigor, and who wouldn't want to show off his skills in front of the girl he likes?

The Soul Masters below the stage were thoroughly enraged by Yun Ming's words, and one by one they jumped onto the stage impatiently.

Two-word battle armor, black-level mechs, and even three god-level mechs—numerous soul masters unleashed their best skills, immediately taking flight to attack Yun Ming.

Yun Ming gazed at the overwhelming army of Soul Masters, smiled faintly, and suddenly raised the Sky-Supporting Spear in his hand, whispering, "No air movement."

The next instant, the expressions of the many Soul Masters in the air changed drastically, and an indescribable sense of oppression suddenly swept down from the sky.

Their two-word battle armor wings seemed to be stuck, no matter how they flapped them, they could not resist the earth's gravity.

They desperately circulated their soul power in the sky, trying to stabilize themselves, but all their efforts were in vain. Under the absolute pressure of the Sky-Piercing Spear, their efforts did not even slow down their descent.

The situation was even worse for those mechs; inside, the alarms were deafening and the red warning lights were flashing wildly.

Inside the cockpit, the pilot, drenched in sweat, frantically tried to restart the mech's power system, his hands flying across the control panel. But it was all in vain; the mech continued its rapid descent like a runaway meteor.

Soon, both the battle armor masters and the mechs fell from the sky like shooting stars, crashing to the ground in a sorry state.

Several Soul Masters and mechs who did not take off immediately also stood there dumbfounded, staring at the Soul Masters and mechs falling from the sky for a long time without saying a word.

"Who else?" Yun Ming looked at the disheveled challengers and laughed.

"I'll give you an hour to recover, so you won't say I bullied you if you lose." A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out, attracting everyone's attention.

The Soul Masters, who were dazed and confused from the fall, all looked up and looked around. Even the Mech Pilots climbed out of their mechs, wanting to see who dared to challenge Yun Ming at this moment.

When they saw who it was, their eyes widened in surprise.

Why is a woman showing up at a martial arts contest to find a husband?
(End of this chapter)