The Corruption Dragon God: Lust System Chapter 660 - Blessed by the heavens

Qingyi concluded his final spar with the same effortless grace that marked his initial bout.

He couldn't profess disappointment, as such an outcome had been anticipated.

After all, he was a dragon. The only other combatant remotely capable of a challenging match would be the white tiger present.

Beyond that, only humans within the Celestial Origin Realm possessed physical forms as robust as his, and even among them, the selection was limited to those who utilized techniques specifically designed for body fortification.

It was one thing for a human cultivator to contend with a dragon in terms of Qi, but to match them in raw physical might and vitality?

Utterly inconceivable. The number of races across the entire celestial heavens that could be considered comparable to dragons in this specific regard could be enumerated on a single hand.

Black dragons, in particular, ranked among the most formidable of their kind, holding a power level on par with the dreaded red dragons.

With a gentle exhalation, Qingyi descended from the fighting platform.

Only the white tiger remained; all other contenders had been transported to the recovery chambers.

A silent exchange of mutual respect passed between the two before Qingyi retreated to a quiet

corner.

Meanwhile, within the opulent spectator's box, where several distinguished guests had convened, Xue Hua's voice addressed Madame Lao.

"My intention is to select Long Qingyi as my personal protector, accompanying Rou'er. I request a special dispensation to permit one protector to safeguard two individuals."

The woman of mature beauty displayed an unusual expression as she turned her head,

her brow momentarily creasing before smoothing out.

Such a request arguably should have been directed towards her husband or the Grand Elder, Xue Hua's paternal figure.

Her affiliation with the Sect was merely nominal, lacking any formal designation.

Nevertheless, in addition to her status as the Sect Leader's spouse, she was a Stellar Sovereign.

Consequently, her pronouncements carried a weight equivalent to that of the Sect Leader himself.

"Hm..." Her gaze shifted towards Longwei, who appeared to be consumed by intense displeasure.

Pairing his betrothed with Qingyi would undoubtedly present challenges to the young man's sensitive Dao heart. However, after a moment's contemplation, Madame Lao unveiled a wide, knowing smile.

Indeed, it would be problematic, but above all else, she relished a good spectacle, particularly those involving romantic entanglements.

Her assessment of Longwei had never been particularly high; Xue Hua was far too exceptional for him, and if he harbored any aspirations of winning her affection, immense effort would be required from his end.

Observing her husband and the Grand Elder remain silent, she rose to her feet.

"Very well, I shall grant this allowance. Do not squander this opportunity; forge a closer bond with Qingyi and ensure you do not miss any fortuitous encounters by his side, fufufu~" Madame Lao chuckled, subtly planting a seed of mischief with her parting remark.

Xue Hua perceived the underlying taunt and flushed, her hands clenching into fists.

Absolutely not! While she would accompany him, the very instant she discovered a fortune substantial enough to catalyze her Qi, she would make him bitterly regret his existence and the unsettling emotions he evoked within her!

Madame Lao gave a slight shake of her head, noting Rou'er's evident excitement before directing her attention back to Longwei, who was seething in his

seat.

The young man tugged at the hem of the Grand Elder's imposing black robes;

the elder unquestionably possessed the authority to revoke such a decision.

His expression was one of earnest supplication, yet the elder responded with a shake of his head.

Ultimately, when an individual of such immense power emerged and entered the secluded realm, unparalleled beneficial opportunities were invariably seized.

The Sect's previous Stellar Sovereign had ascended approximately a century prior, following a demanding nine hundred years of dedicated cultivation.

His accelerated attainment of that level was largely attributed to a dragon who had participated in the secret realm a millennium ago, subsequently reaping extraordinary boons.

It was understood that numerous hidden fortunes existed, accessible only through transcendent levels of power.

In the elder's estimation, securing his daughter's proximity to Qingyi and enabling her to acquire these fortunes was of greater import than preserving Longwei's pride.

The monk Fa Yan might also represent a suitable candidate, and perhaps a considerably less complicated one, but in the final analysis, he could only withstand a single strike from Qingyi. How could he possibly compare?

His daughter possessed exceptional innate talent and a high probability of reaching the Stellar Sovereign realm, yet absolute certainty remained elusive.

However, with the clandestine fortunes concealed within the secret realm, that certainty would transform into an irrefutable fact.

Without voicing any objection, Xue Hua stood and moved to the edge of the box, her voice ringing out, causing consternation amongst the onlookers.

"Long Qingyi shall serve as my protector within the secret realm of the cosmic void. Should anyone harbor objections to my selection, I welcome them to voice them now."

A wave of astonishment washed over the arena as her proclamation resonated.

Had the Sect Leader truly sanctioned an exceptional circumstance, allowing a single protector to represent multiple individuals?

Could this be some form of cruel jest?

Despite the open invitation for challenges and the potential to claim Qingyi as their own protector, met with the explicit threat of swift defeat, an unnerving silence prevailed.

This was merely an exhibition of her magnanimity; any who dared to contest her decree would be unceremoniously pulverized.

A designated protector aligning himself with two of the three most celebrated beauties of the northern lands...

Celestial heavens... Was he simply too fortunate?

Favored by the very heavens with strength beyond compare, and with beauties by the score falling into his embrace incessantly. Was he, perchance, a divine-child, the one chosen from the celestial heavens to reign supreme above all?

If Qingyi could perceive the musings of the onlookers in the stands, he would undoubtedly offer a scornful laugh.

He, a son of the heavens? Truthfully, he considered himself fortunate that the heavens had not yet unleashed a heavenly tribulation to smite him upon his arrival in the celestial realm.

The heavens harbored a deep animosity towards him, and it seemed likely that, in higher cultivation realms, they would thwart his progress at every turn.

He had already formulated a strategy in his mind, a grand design to contend with the heavens and even subjugate them once he ascended to the level of Celestial Emperor, though that remained a distant prospect.

Not long after Xue Hua's proclamation, Longwei also made her stance known.

Her husband, notorious for the ignominious act of soiling himself from the mere shockwave of an unprovoked assault on Long Qingyi, declared that Bai Hu Lie would serve as his guardian.

This declaration came as quite a shock to many, who had deemed Longwei too timid to align himself with the formidable tiger.

Ultimately, however, the prevailing opinion was that he had been consumed by envy and sought to leverage the tiger's might in an attempt to rival the accomplishments of Qingyi and Xue Hua.