You Ditched an R-Rank, Now That I’m an SSR, You Wanna Cry? Chapter 51
Xia Yuan naturally wouldn't back down.
That word simply didn't exist in his dictionary.
The game event was about to start! Returning early meant he could prepare sooner!
The Platinum Dragon King's eyes widened like bronze bells, its imposing manner surging fiercely.
Two streams of white vapor shot from its nostrils as it raised its head, finally radiating the dignity and dominance befitting a dragon, brimming with killing intent!
The pressure was absolutely overwhelming!
In a chilling tone, it declared:
"Since that's the case..."
"Then let's settle this, human!"
He genuinely wanted to test whether SSR-level strength was truly formidable.
After all, SR-level opponents were completely insignificant before him!
This dragon might actually deliver a pleasant surprise!
The atmosphere between the two sides reached another deadlock, tension thick enough to cut with a knife, as if they would start fighting any second.
The powerful auras emanating from the two SSR-level beings forced everyone around to retreat.
Both the live audience and stream viewers unconsciously held their breath, palms sweating with nervousness.
Could it be...
These two SSR-level beings couldn't wait for the official Contracted Spirit arena and were going to settle their match right here, right now!
Right now!!
Right here!!!
Xia Yuan hadn't expected this dragon, which initially seemed somewhat silly, to be so formidable when serious!
It actually dared to battle him on the spot!
Here, if you died, you would truly die!
Just as this thought crossed his mind, he noticed something odd about the dragon's expression.
An intense intuition surged through him!
Xia Yuan and the Platinum Dragon King suddenly synchronized their brainwaves, both shouting almost simultaneously as they made their moves:
"Rock... Paper... Scissors!!!"
Xia Yuan threw scissors.
The Platinum Dragon King extended its sharp claws.
In that instant, the outcome was decided!
Xia Yuan burst into wild laughter, "Hahaha, I won! I'm going first after all!"
The Platinum Dragon King was utterly devastated, clutching its head with both claws, saying in a dejected tone, "I lost!"
For a moment, the entire venue fell into stunned silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop!
They really wanted to faceplant on the ground, feet kicking in the air!
What the hell was this!
You were both so imposing and murderous just moments ago, and this is what you give us?
I've already taken off my pants, and you show me this?
Zhou Ke covered his face, wishing he could dig a hole and disappear.
Mo Shiyu also felt so awkward she wanted to flee.
You two are SSR-level beings!
After pulling this stunt, your previously invincible and majestic images are completely ruined!
Not to mention others, even Xia Yuan himself only now realized what had happened. Discarding his joy of victory, he flung his cap aside, "This is such a scam!"
"You actually went along with rock-paper-scissors? I was craving a real battle!"
"A battle, you understand? You silly dragon!"
The Platinum Dragon King scratched its head with its claw, looking utterly sincere, "What battle? I've watched so many human cartoons - in situations like this, they usually decide things with rock-paper-scissors!"
It let out a regretful sigh, "Anyway, I lost. You go first, I'll take second place."
Faced with this simple-minded dragon, Xia Yuan found himself momentarily unable to muster any sarcastic or biting remarks.
All that remained was speechlessness...
Lu Changhe stepped forward, putting an end to this farce:
"Since that's settled, Xia Yuan will take the assessment first, followed by the Platinum Dragon King!"
"Do either of your Spirit Tamers have any objections?"
Mo Shiyu naturally had no objections.
Zhou Ke couldn't even lift his head, feeling his face had been completely shamed, and remained silent.
His entrance had been so dashing, but thanks to the Platinum Dragon King's antics, he now looked like a complete clown...
Zhou Ke turned back and glared fiercely at the Platinum Dragon King, "You're banned from watching cartoons for a month!"
The Platinum Dragon King looked as if struck by lightning, tears welling in its vertical pupils. On the verge of crying, it pleaded meekly, "How can you do this... I didn't do anything wrong, master, you're so cruel..."
Seeing this, Zhou Ke felt somewhat relenting, "Then... then just one week of punishment."
The Platinum Dragon King was instantly moved, "Master, you're such a good person!"
Zhou Ke: "..."
After this bizarre farce, the competition was finally ready to begin.
Lu Changhe summoned his SR Contracted Spirit, the Space Conceptualizer. It had a peculiar appearance - a pixelated blocky humanoid.
Xia Yuan was somewhat surprised - this Space Conceptualizer looked exactly like the villagers from Minecraft!
The blocky figure closed its eyes in contemplation for a moment, then produced various tools like hammers and nails, floating mid-air as it began working.
Soon, a pixelated portal appeared and gradually solidified into a real portal!
It then worked behind the portal, hammering and knocking as it created a large timing screen.
"The remaining portals will continue to be constructed by the Conceptualizer."
"Student Mo Shiyu, Xia Yuan, you may begin your assessment directly."
Lu Changhe announced, "We can observe your progress inside through the timing screen behind the portal. Remember, you only have three attempts!"
Xia Yuan began stretching his limbs, removing his sunglasses in advance to reveal his gleaming Six Eyes.
"One attempt is enough."
"Fatty Yu, get ready!"
Mo Shiyu immediately summoned Little Black, who perched on her shoulder, "Since this is a speed run, I have a tactical suggestion, though the ideal scenario would be if the Four-Star Dungeon constructed by the Conceptualizer has a straightforward layout..."
Xia Yuan made an interested sound, "Let's hear it."
The two engaged in a brief, secret discussion.
A slight smile tugged at Xia Yuan's lips, "Worth trying. I hope we succeed in one go - I don't want to do this twice."
In the surrounding spectator stands of Tianding Grand Plaza, everyone sat up straight and proper.
This time, there should be no more surprises...
They could finally witness the true power of an SSR-level being!
Xia Yuan and his partner made their final preparations and, under the watchful eyes of the entire crowd, stepped through the portal.
The next moment, they entered the Four-Star Special Dungeon, with camera angles covering every possible viewpoint appearing on the large screen.
The instant they entered.
Xia Yuan immediately dropped into a horse stance, assuming a ready position!
He smiled as he looked at the tunnel cavern leading directly to the BOSS room ahead - Fatty Yu had actually guessed correctly!
A straight-path dungeon!
No winding, complicated routes.
This made things much easier!
The audience was puzzled, not understanding why Xia Yuan had stopped moving right after entering the dungeon.
Then they heard a clear, cold incantation begin:
[Nine Principles]
[Polarized Light]
[Black and Declaration]
[Between Surface and Core]
A terrifying, astonishing aura erupted from his body!
Silver hair flying wildly!
Movements fluid and unrestrained!
"Void Technique..."
"「Purple」!"
150% full-power Void Technique "Purple" activated!
BOOM!!!
The entire Four-Star Special Dungeon shook violently.
The ground before Xia Yuan crumbled layer by layer as destructive purple light erupted from his fingertips!
The massive area-of-effect attack annihilated everything in its path.
It seemed as if space itself was shattering!
All the minor monsters in the dungeon instantly turned to nothingness.
The Void Technique "Purple" continued unabated, piercing through the BOSS room and slamming directly into the dungeon BOSS!
The poor thing, having barely made an appearance, was instantly obliterated.
The Four-Star Dungeon BOSS, being only level 80, stood no chance against Xia Yuan's 150% Void Technique "Purple"!
Under the utterly astonished gazes of everyone, Xia Yuan had successfully cleared the dungeon, with the time frozen at an incredible 15 seconds!!!