Chapter 189: The Hound Squad?
In contrast, Xue Lingling, this Scroll Painter, was relatively normal.
However, as time passed, the expressions of several Big Shots gradually became serious.
“Something’s off. Brother Xue’s little sister, these two Gold Scrolls of hers seem pretty impressive too!”
“Reaching this level without even entering the Undead Divine Realm— if she enters later, she’ll definitely get even stronger.”
“Brother Xue’s whole family is full of talent!”
In the current monitoring screen, Xue Lingling was leading Gold Scroll Soul Devouring Ghost King and Gold Scroll Aya Ghost Emperor to dominate everywhere.
On the other side, Xue Zhengying was leading the 【Destroying Ghost Emperor】 that had just upgraded to Gold Scroll not long ago.
Under Xue Zhengying’s enhancement, Destroying Ghost Emperor displayed ruling power far beyond ordinary Undead-type Scroll Paintings, charging at the current first echelon relying solely on this one Destroying Ghost Emperor throughout.
Even more outrageous was that in the constant battles, Destroying Ghost Emperor’s strength seemed to be steadily improving.
Several Big Shots were full of emotion at this.
Destroying Ghost Emperor naturally couldn’t improve out of thin air; the improvement shown now was entirely due to Soul Resonance as well as Xue Zhengying’s perverted Law Network comprehension ability.
It was like this back then, and still the same now.
Watching the strong performances of Xue Lingling, Xue Zhengying, Wu Xian, and Huang Lili, several Big Shots were full of emotion.
After the screen switched to Xue Qingyang’s side, it finally calmed the Big Shots’ mentality a bit—at least there was still one normal person.
Xue Qingyang was leading a four-and-a-half-star Gold Scroll 【Aya Ghost Emperor】, and hadn’t produced Soul Resonance with Aya Ghost Emperor, with Spiritual Power Cultivation just stepping into Level Five.
Plus, his use of 【Aya Ghost Emperor】’s power wasn’t that proficient, making his Challenge Match journey extremely difficult.
In fact, this was the norm for Challenge Match newbie players.
From Xue Qingyang’s current position and battle situation, it was basically very hard to reach the end.
……
Challenge Match Instance.
Wu Xian and Hu Yanfei teamed up all the way, their five Gold Scrolls unstoppable.
Hu Yanfei’s three Gold Scrolls weren’t as heaven-defying as Sun Star Lord and Brother Pillar, but among regular Gold Scrolls, they were absolutely upper-mid level, definitely obtained at a great expense.
Near the vicinity of the endpoint, the Instance Monsters’ Level and strength had clearly increased.
Sun Star Lord and Brother Pillar had no pressure, but Wu Xian’s side was already feeling obvious “Mana pressure.”
As for Hu Yanfei’s three Gold Scrolls, they were starting to show fatigue.
If not for Wu Xian’s help, they would’ve probably been left far behind in the dust long ago.
“Brother Gongming, these two Gold Scrolls of yours… haven’t reached their limit yet?”
The further back, the greater the shock in Hu Yanfei’s heart.
After all, even Tianfeng Province’s current top Gold Scrolls would feel pressure near the endpoint vicinity.
But Sun Star Lord and Brother Pillar were still maintaining their previous dominant state.
“Limit?” Wu Xian teased with a smile: “Should still be some distance away.”
Truth be told, if the Challenge Match’s negative first floor was just this level of difficulty, he should be able to clear the first floor directly.
“You’re sure these are your Underworld Club’s Scroll Paintings?” Hu Yanfei asked incredulously. “Not borrowed from some Master?”
Wu Xian didn’t waste words, raising his hand to retract Sun Star Lord into Scroll Painting state, letting Hu Yanfei glance before immediately resummoning it to continue battling.
Though it was just a brief display, Hu Yanfei saw it clearly.
“Gold border? No, Gold Embroidery Border!” Hu Yanfei stared wide-eyed in shock and suspicion. “Original… original Scroll Painting? Brother Gongming is a Scroll Painter, and the original Scroll Painter of these two Gold Scrolls?!”
“Average, average,” Wu Xian smiled modestly: “To be honest, I am the Underworld Club Vice President.”
“You you you…” Hu Yanfei was too shocked to speak.
Who could’ve thought that these two powerful Gold Scrolls in front of him were actually 【original originals】— originals naturally had a much higher ceiling than their Instance Gold Scrolls.
But this clearly wasn’t the point anymore.
The point was Wu Xian’s Scroll Painter identity—a Scroll Painter even younger than him, with such excellent Scroll Painting Works to boot.
Though he hadn’t seen other genius Scroll Painters, the Wu Xian before him absolutely deserved the title of genius.
This guy looked just eighteen or nineteen, producing Scroll Paintings of this level—who’d believe it?
“I wonder if Brother Gongming’s two Gold Scrolls have any chance for endorsement?”
After the shock, Hu Yanfei couldn’t hide his excitement and expectation, probing with an inquiry.
“Not for now.” Wu Xian chuckled and waved it off.
The so-called “endorsement” referred to the elegant term for selling Gold Scroll Works externally.
After all, with Gold Scrolls’ Prestige and cost, many couldn’t be bought no matter the money.
“Ten billion budget, how about it?” Hu Yanfei probed softly.
“…”
Good grief, straight to a ten billion budget—this little benefactor truly has an affinity with the Four Little Gods of Wealth!
Wu Xian was shocked by the offer on the spot, struck down by the feeling of money.
Luckily, as the God of Wealth’s spokesperson, he had this bit of “resolve.”
Forcefully calming his trembling heart, he resolutely said: “Sorry, not considering external endorsement for now—after all, the club doesn’t have enough for itself.”
What was that saying again?
Foolish! Once I lure you into the club, your money’s all mine anyway?
“Fine.”
Hu Yanfei sighed helplessly, still without any intention to join the club, just thinking of asking his father for more budget when he got back.
As long as the budget was sufficient, he didn’t believe Wu Xian wouldn’t be tempted.
In the subsequent advance, Hu Yanfei’s eyes never left Sun Star Lord and Brother Pillar.
Unknowingly, the Black Tower symbolizing the endpoint and the soaring light beam were already close at hand.
“Just like that.”
Wu Xian gazed at the Tower, a victorious smile curling at his lips.
At this moment, Hu Yanfei furrowed his brows and retracted the Magic Wolf Gold Scroll under his crotch.
“Why retract it?” Wu Xian asked puzzled. “Out of Spiritual Power?”
They were almost at the endpoint—suddenly retracting a Scroll Painting wasn’t making things harder for himself?
“Brother Gongming is competing for the first time and doesn’t know,” Hu Yanfei sighed helplessly: “Canine Scroll Paintings or canine-shaped ones will be targeted by the Hound Team—those guys camp near the endpoint year-round, killing any Canine Scroll Paintings on sight.”
“What Hound Team?” Wu Xian was baffled. “Why don’t I understand? An extra trial from the Alliance?”
Hu Yanfei shook his head and explained: “Has Brother Gongming heard of the Provincial City’s Divine Dog Club?”
“Divine Dog Club?” Wu Xian’s eyes flickered, instantly piqued with interest. “That Hound Team is theirs?”
He’d thought he’d only contact Divine Dog Club after entering the Gold Tier League—didn’t expect it so soon.
“That’s right,” Hu Yanfei said through gritted teeth: “Divine Dog Club’s President once boasted that all Canine Scroll Paintings and Scroll Painters within the province must either join their Divine Dog Club or never break into the Gold Tier League.
Even for league infiltrators like me, in subsequent leagues and Expedition Missions, any non-Divine Dog Club Canine Scroll Paintings will face crazy targeting from Divine Dog Club.”
“Hiss~” Wu Xian secretly clicked his tongue. “The Alliance doesn’t care?”
“How to manage what’s allowed by the Rules?” Hu Yanfei said helplessly: “Plus, I hear Divine Dog Club has a very complicated Background—the Alliance can only turn a blind eye.”
As Wu Xian pondered, a sly smile curled at his lips. “If that’s the case, then I really want to meet these guys.”
“Huh? Brother Gongming, why provoke them for no reason?” Hu Yanfei asked puzzled, solemnly reminding: “You should know, those guys already have Promotion level long ago.”
