261: Are you three really not going to attack together?

In fact, unbeknownst to anyone, just two nights prior, Jiang Donghua had already successfully broken through to the Dou King realm, a natural progression aided by certain foundational insights and understanding.

The surge in his strength and an unprecedented clear perception of the world's energy allowed his self-control to reach an entirely new level, which is why his aura had become so restrained, ordinary, and returned to its original simplicity.

He had originally thought that his act of simultaneously challenging twenty-two people would at least provoke most of the strong ranking list experts to come.

This would provide him with an excellent opportunity to thoroughly test his Dou King level power to his heart's content, while also elevating the reputation of Donghua Pavilion to its peak.

However, reality left him somewhat helpless. Only three people truly came to accept the challenge.

These were Xie Ying, the strong ranking third place and a Nine-Star Dou Ling; Absolute Han, the strong ranking eighth place and a Nine-Star Dou Ling; and Sun Mang, ranking thirteenth, who rushed over upon hearing the news, with an aura roughly around an Eight-Star Dou Ling.

Three powerhouses: two Nine-Star and one Eight-Star.

This lineup was absolutely luxurious, enough to sweep away most forces in the Inner Academy, but compared to Jiang Donghua's initial expectations and his current surging power, it indeed seemed somewhat insufficient.

Jiang Donghua's gaze calmly swept over the three strong ranking list experts before him, who were either arrogant, sneering, or scrutinizing. He let out a soft sigh, as if somewhat dispirited.

Under the gaze of countless eyes in the entire arena, he made a gesture that made everyone think they were hallucinating.

He casually raised his hand, beckoned to Xie Ying, Absolute Han, and Sun Mang, and then spoke in a faint tone, tinged with a hint of helplessness and matter-of-factness.

"Since I've waited three days and only the three of you have come, let's not waste any more time."

"How about the three of you just come at me together?"

Silence!

A deathly silence, more profound than any before!

The entire noisy arena seemed to have its throat choked by an invisible giant hand; all sounds instantly vanished!

The spectators in the stands, whether Senior Students or New Students, all widened their eyes, opened their mouths, their faces filled with absurdity and disbelief, as if collectively petrified.

Xie Ying, Absolute Han, and Sun Mang in the center of the arena were even more stunned, as if struck by lightning, frozen in place!

Xie Ying's sharp, eagle-like eyes instantly widened into perfect circles.

The arrogant curve at Absolute Han's lips completely froze, turning into an expression of shock.

Sun Mang, even more exaggeratedly, dug at his ears, as if wondering if there was some dirt lodged inside.

The three of them looked at each other, seeing the same emotion in each other's eyes: Is this guy crazy?!

He wants the three of them to come at him together?!

A New Students, at most a Nine-Star Dou Ling, actually so arrogant as to challenge the combined forces of two Nine-Star Dou Ling and one Eight-Star Dou Ling simultaneously?!

This was no longer just audacious; this was utterly insane!

It was a fantasy!

It was a complete, undisguised, and ultimate humiliation to the three of them!

"Pfft—hahaha!"

Sun Mang was the first to burst out, laughing in extreme anger, pointing at Jiang Donghua, and said to Xie Ying and Absolute Han.

"Seniors, did you hear what this lunatic said?"

"He wants the three of us to come at him together? Who does he think he is? A Dou King?! This is hilarious!"

Xie Ying's face was so dark it looked like it could drip water. He squeezed out a cold voice from between his teeth.

"Jiang Donghua, do you really think that just because you defeated Chen Ming, you are invincible? If you want to seek death this way, I can grant your wish!"

Absolute Han also laughed in extreme anger, a dangerous aura beginning to emanate from his body.

"Heh! Interesting! This is my first time seeing someone so eager to be carried out of the arena!"

Behind the three of them, the members from their respective factions, after the initial shock, instantly erupted into a monstrous wave of anger and mockery!

"Madman! He's practically courting death!"

"Senior Xie Ying! Senior Absolute Han! Senior Sun Mang! Please, teach this arrogant fellow a harsh lesson!"

"Who does he think he is? Challenging three seniors at once? Does he think by doing this, his loss will look better? Can he make an excuse that we ganged up on him?"

"Pah! A waste is a waste! He only knows how to use such ridiculous methods to gain attention!"

"Seniors, please make your move! Make him pay for his arrogance!"

Shouts of anger, jeers, and calls for battle roared like a tsunami from every corner of the stands, almost overturning the entire arena.

Everyone thought Jiang Donghua was crazy, that he was deliberately using the most extreme method to find an excuse to cover up a potential failure!

Facing the angry scolding of Xie Ying and Absolute Han, Sun Mang's sneer, and the tsunami of mockery and curses from the stands, Jiang Donghua merely shook his head helplessly, regretting that they didn't understand his good intentions.

He spoke again, in a tone that carried a hint of condescension yet also seemed genuinely considerate of others.

"Mainly, if the three of you don't come at me together, I'm afraid you really won't have any chance at all."

These words were like adding fuel to the fire, instantly igniting the anger in Xie Ying and the other two to its extreme!

This tone, already confident of victory and even tinged with pity, made them feel even more utterly displeased and humiliated than direct insults!

"Hmph! Then you don't need to trouble yourself!"

Xie Ying snorted coldly, his tone chilling to the bone.

"To deal with you, I alone am enough!"

Sun Mang, ranked thirteenth, could no longer hold back. He felt he had been subjected to the greatest disrespect and roared fiercely!

Before his words even finished, he stomped his feet violently on the ground, his figure shooting out like an arrow from a bowstring, accompanied by a sharp whooshing sound, landing lightly yet incredibly swiftly in the center of the wide arena.

He displayed extremely superb control over his movement technique.

He faced Jiang Donghua, and despite his burning rage, he still maintained basic etiquette, cupping his fists, but his eyes were as sharp as knives, his battle intent boiling.

"Strong ranking thirteenth, Sun Mang! Please enlighten me!"

An Elder responsible for judging and maintaining order at the edge of the arena, seeing this, said no more and immediately announced in a loud voice.

"Since both parties are in position, then—commence battle!"

As soon as the Elder's words fell.

"Boom!!"

A violently powerful azure Dou Qi erupted from Sun Mang's body without reservation!

In an instant, with him as the center, a fierce gale swept across the arena, kicking up dust from the ground, and the air let out a wailing screech!

Wind-attribute Dou Qi!

And it was the violent wind attribute, known for its speed and cutting power!

"Jiang Donghua! Pay the price for your arrogance!"

Sun Mang roared, clearly intending to go all out from the start, to overwhelm his opponent with the most forceful stance and regain his honor!

He rapidly formed hand seals, and the azure Dou Qi swirling around him furiously converged into his arms, solidifying into two massive, azure wind drills that continuously spun and emitted piercing tearing sounds!

The tips of the wind drills gleamed with a chilling light that made hearts palpitate.

"Profound Rank High-Grade Dou Technique—Rending Sky Spiral Kill!"

Sun Mang roared, pushing his arms forward violently!

The two massive azure spiral wind drills tore through the air, carrying a destructive aura, one on the left and one on the right, like two roaring wind dragons, fiercely blasting towards Jiang Donghua!

"Oh my god! It's Senior Sun Mang's famous ultimate technique, Rending Sky Spiral Kill!"

"He actually used this move directly from the start! It seems he's truly enraged!"

"Now that Jiang Donghua is in trouble! This move is extremely powerful, incredibly fast, and specializes in breaking defenses! Let's see how he blocks it!"

In the stands, many Senior Students who knew Sun Mang immediately exclaimed, not expecting the battle to be so intense from the very beginning, directly entering a fever pitch!

Everyone widened their eyes, wanting to see how that boastful Jiang Donghua would respond to this angry strike from the strong ranking thirteenth place!

However, Jiang Donghua, at the center of the storm, facing the terrifying spiral wind drills capable of tearing through steel, still stood rooted to the spot, not even moving a single step, merely slowly raising his eyelids.