Soul Land IV (Douluo Dalu) : Ultimate Fighting-Chapter 1361: 8-Armed God Demon Crown Prince

The vast majority of Eight-Armed Demon Gods would often be blinded by bloodthirsty slaughter, overshadowing their wisdom. Even commands from their own people’s powerful figures might not be obeyed. Only the absolute strongest could truly subjugate them.

Only a rare few Eight-Armed Demon Gods exhibit formidable combat abilities alongside sufficient wisdom. The current Eight-Armed Demon God King rose to power precisely through his cunning. That’s why he could showcase such a maneuver at the future talent challenge amidst an assembly of other powerful races.

As for his youngest son, aside from the strength and potential he has displayed since youth, the most remarkable trait he possesses is his exceptional composure.

Though being a high-level species, the Eight-Armed Demon God Clan doesn’t inherently lack intelligence; instead, their wisdom is often obscured. For them, maintaining calmness is of utmost importance. When the Eight-Armed Demon God King realized his youngest son possessed such a gift, he regarded it as a rare treasure! This is his ideal successor. Hence, he has wholeheartedly nurtured this son.

The reason he didn’t rush him into achieving the God Rank was to ensure he could learn emotional control to the fullest before reaching that level.

Even the Eight-Armed Demon God King did not anticipate the Dragon Clan would offer such an incredible opportunity during this tournament. If his son could marry the strongest of the young generation, the Golden Dragon Princess, the mighty dragon bloodline would be introduced into the Eight-Armed Demon God Clan. This would represent unparalleled benefits for the evolution of their species.

From the previous battle, the Eight-Armed Demon God King personally witnessed Lan Xuanyu’s display of immense power and resilience. For their clan, strength is revered above all. Thus, rather than feeling rage over the death of his clansmen, his heart surged with excitement, hoping Lan Xuanyu would prove even stronger.

At this moment, the final showdown was imminent. Seizing Lan, capturing those Heaven Crystal Stones, having his youngest son reign over the first arena and demonstrate unparalleled prowess in the upcoming tournament—this plan was flawless!

The first arena was quickly repaired. The crowd gradually quieted down.

If the one placing the Heaven Crystal Stones into the payment container were a representative of a weak race, perhaps other races would find a way to substitute themselves in the battle.

But the problem now was, the one stepping forward wasn’t from a weak race at all—he was one of the Eight-Armed Demon God Clan’s top-tier elites.

In truth, no weak race would even be capable of producing Heaven Crystal Stones.

The Eight-Armed Demon God Crown Prince stared at the weakened Lan, yet rather than bellowing insults like previous Eight-Armed Demon Gods, he remained quiet, patiently awaiting the appointed moment.

Bai Xiuxiu’s expression revealed urgency. She glanced back and forth between Lan Xuanyu, who hadn’t even sat down to meditate, and the Eight-Armed Demon God Crown Prince.

Admittedly, the crown prince, with his greater bloodline purity, was indeed strikingly different from ordinary Eight-Armed Demon Gods. If nothing else, his appearance was far superior.

The Eight-Armed Demon God Crown Prince had a pale golden complexion, at least not a grotesque visage with sharp fangs. His features even bore some resemblance to humans, but with an exceptionally resolute human-like face. By comparison, among the Eight-Armed Demon God Clan, he could undoubtedly be described as noble-looking. Alongside his imposing frame, the moniker Demon God suited him perfectly.

His gaze was calm yet icy, with fleeting moments of longing. Even this restrained demeanor had surpassed nearly all previously showcased Eight-Armed Demon Gods.

Finally, the ten minutes elapsed. With Bai Xiuxiu’s support, Lan Xuanyu rose once more. He flexed his arm, signaling Bai Xiuxiu to release her hold. In that instant, even the overwhelming menace of the Eight-Armed Demon God Clan could no longer suppress the surging emotions within the audience.

Thunderous applause erupted instantaneously, accompanied by frenzied cheers that reverberated through the entire Sky Horse Plaza.

"Golden Dragon Princess, Golden Dragon Princess, Golden Dragon Princess—" Their chants were unified, filled with exhilaration and fervor.

The spectators couldn’t bear the thought of Lan Xuanyu losing—especially to the Eight-Armed Demon God Clan!

From the dignitary balcony, the Sky Horse Sect Leader turned to Zhong Zhichang beside him and spoke softly, "Brother Zhong, do you think your Golden Dragon Princess stands a chance?"

The Dawn Dragon Knight frowned slightly, "What do you mean, Sect Leader?"

The Sky Horse Sect Leader chuckled bitterly. "I hadn’t anticipated this level of scheming from the Demon God King. He appears adamant to succeed. If, by chance, they achieve their aim, how should our two clans respond? Are you truly willing to let your Golden Dragon Princess marry into their side?"

Before Zhong Zhichang could reply, the nearby Holy Light Dragon Knight Huang Liangwei interjected without hesitation, "That is absolutely out of the question."

"Oh?" The Sky Horse Sect Leader’s gaze turned intrigued, "And why is that?"

Zhong Zhichang cast an indifferent glance at Huang Liangwei, who realized the slight imprudence of his statement but smiled unflinchingly. "Because I believe Lan can still fight. Remember, back then, even in her most challenging moments, ’she’ managed to persevere. And now, ’she’ is far stronger than ever before."

The Sky Horse Sect Leader seemed slightly relieved. "If that’s the case, then all the better."

Internally, Huang Liangwei felt a minor pang, silently pondering that while the Demon God King appeared to have the upper hand through cunning schemes, he didn’t truly comprehend Lan’s standing within the Dragon Clan.

Despite Lan’s brief emergence, her origins as a Wild Dragon Clan member, and her seemingly inconsequential relationship with Moke Dragon Knight Luo Lan, many perceived her marriage prospects to be trivial. However, little did they know—neither the Sky Horse Sect Leader nor the Demon God King understood the true significance of Lan’s bloodline within the Dragon Clan.

Even among the current eighteen Dragon Knights, none could rival her pure bloodline. Within the Dragon Clan, bloodline supremacy prevailed. Who could dare covet such a bloodline? Such an attempt was utterly impossible!

Thus, whether it be the Demon God King or the Sky Horse Sect Leader, their aspirations were laughable at best. The Dragon Clan would stop at nothing—war included—to ensure Lan would never marry outside their kind. Her bloodline was destined to remain within the Dragon Clan. Moreover, if her bloodline underwent transformations upon attaining God Rank, she might very well become their future successor. That successor would undoubtedly be the Sky Dragon Leader.

The path to that future was still long for Lan. Yet, it must be said that she was already the most promising candidate for the Sky Dragon Leader’s successor. This secret was only known to the Dragon Knights.

To imagine marriage with the future Sky Dragon Leader? What an absurd pipe dream.

As for Lan’s pledge to seek marriage through competition, the promises made at the tournament—compared to the prospect of being the future Sky Dragon Leader—were insignificant. If the Demon God King truly dared to take Lan by force, within days, eighteen Dragon Knights would arrive on their God Demon Star to demand retribution. Not to mention, with both Zhong Zhichang and Huang Liangwei present, they would never allow anyone to take her away.

This scenario was considering the most extreme possibility. The current reality was far simpler: could this self-assured Eight-Armed Demon God Crown Prince truly win?

Footage from the Ascending Dragon Tournament contained certain deliberately concealed details—depicting Lan’s strength and resilience, yet never exposing her strategic brilliance. Such as feigning weakness to deliver a decisive counterattack.

Huang Liangwei had been closely monitoring the matches. How could he not discern Lan Xuanyu’s current state?

Indeed, she seemed significantly weaker compared to her initial status. But had she really reached the point where even standing upright caused her difficulty? If someone claimed there was no shrewd calculation behind this, could Huang Liangwei believe it?

Therefore, both he and Zhong Zhichang were utterly confident in Lan. Throughout this ordeal, she had never lost her composure.

More than twenty Heaven Crystal Stones were on the line! Though succeeding in this match meant facing more challenges for the leftover Heaven Crystal Stones tomorrow, even Dragon Knights couldn’t help but covet such treasures!