263: keel

Upon hearing this, You Potian, though somewhat unconvinced, still didn't retort.

Because his mother had always spoken to him gently, and her current sternness surely meant she was truly angry.

In an instant, most of the anger in his heart dissipated.

You Potian said in a deep voice, "Mother, I understand!"

"Lu Xingchen only defeated me by luck last time. As long as I have enough time to Cultivate, I will definitely defeat him in the future!"

"I want the world to know that the Human Race War God is nothing special!"

Hearing this, You Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief, her expression softening considerably.

She patted You Potian's shoulder and said softly, "As expected of my son, You Ling. You are neither arrogant in victory nor discouraged in defeat. Failure isn't terrifying; what's terrifying is losing your fighting spirit. As long as you have a self-reliant heart, you can defeat all powerful enemies!"

Lu Xingchen had no interest in listening to their polite exchanges and said in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, Xiao You and I will take our leave first!"

You Ling couldn't be bothered with him and merely waved her hand.

Lu Xingchen immediately spread his Dou Qi Wings and flew away from the place with Xiao You.

Lu Xingchen left, but the impact he caused did not disappear.

The Human Race Prodigies who witnessed this bet discussed it animatedly.

"My heavens, I didn't see wrong, did I? Lu Xingchen actually blocked Senior You Ling's attack! Senior You Ling is at the Peak of the eighth Rank, just one step away from the ninth Rank!"

"Although Senior You Ling only used thirty percent of her strength, it shouldn't be something a mere Martial Ancestor could withstand, right?"

"It seems Lu Xingchen's title as Human Race War God isn't for nothing. It will probably be difficult for the younger generation of our Dragon Clan to suppress him!"

"Not necessarily. Cultivation is like sailing against the current; if you don't advance, you retreat. No one can say for sure what will happen in the future, and You Potian may not be without a chance to defeat Lu Xingchen. His fighting spirit is still there, and he can continue to grow."

"No matter what, Lu Xingchen is currently suppressing the younger generation of our Dragon Clan."

Lu Xingchen and Xiao You flew home.

Xiao You said softly, "Xingchen, are you alright?"

Lu Xingchen smiled bitterly and said, "You saw through me, as expected. Although I blocked You Ling's attack, I consumed a lot of energy, mainly a lot of Life Qi."

"To activate the Vajra Barrier and block You Ling's attack, I consumed a full ninety percent of my Life Qi."

Xiao You said softly, "You've been through a lot. It's all my fault for putting you in danger. If you hadn't come back to the Demon Domain with me and had Cultivated peacefully in Zhongzhou, you wouldn't have had these troubles."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "You're exaggerating. We are brothers; there's no need to be so clear-cut. Besides, if I hadn't come with you, I wouldn't have enjoyed the nourishment of Dragon Power."

Xiao You smiled and said, "Dragon Power can nourish the Physical Body and help restore Life Qi. You should focus on Cultivating, and your Life Qi should recover quickly. In seven days, there's another Opportunity waiting for us to seize."

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen's heart was startled.

"You mean, there are still benefits to be had?"

Xiao You chuckled, "Yes. Usually, the nine Young Clan Leader candidates Cultivate in various places and rarely gather. Now, taking advantage of the fact that the Dragon Clan's younger generation of Prodigies are all here, the Dragon Clan's higher-ups have given us an Opportunity."

Lu Xingchen rubbed his palms and said with a smile, "What other good things are there?"

Xiao You smiled and said, "Dragon bones!"

"When the powerhouses of our Dragon Clan fall, in addition to forming Dragon Power with their Life Qi, they also leave behind Dragon bones."

"These Dragon bones are also preserved within the Dragon Vein. As long as they are absorbed and refined, they can greatly enhance the strength of the Physical Body and also improve Cultivation Aptitude."

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen's heart was filled with joy.

"It seems I really came to the Demon Domain at the right time this time, to get so many good things for free."

Xiao You smiled and said, "Don't be too happy too soon. Dragon Clan Seniors will leave a Soul Imprint within the Dragon bones. Only by passing their test can you obtain the Dragon bones."

"As a Human Race member, you will be repelled by the Soul Imprint. It will be more difficult for you to obtain the Dragon bones than for us young Dragon Clan members, and you might even return empty-handed."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Understood. After all, I'm just an outsider, and the Dragon Clan Seniors won't let me keep getting things for free. No matter what, I have to try. What if I really can get a Dragon bone?"

Xiao You nodded slightly, "That's what I think too. So you should hurry up and recover your Physical Body. In seven days, we will go to the Dragon Vein again to obtain the Dragon bones."

"Alright!"

As soon as he returned to Xiao You's home, Lu Xingchen locked himself in the Cultivation room to recover his Life Qi.

Last time, after he used the "Vajra Barrier" to block Lin Yuan's attack, his Life Qi was depleted, and it took him more than half a month to recover.

This time, the situation was much better.

Because Lu Xingchen now possessed the Dragon Heart Flame and a large amount of Dragon Power.

The Dragon Heart Flame itself had the effect of healing injuries, and with the nourishment of Dragon Power, he fully recovered his Life Qi in just five days.

For the remaining two days, Lu Xingchen didn't idly, but instead operated the "Taiyi Soul Art" to improve his Soul Power.

Xiao You had said that there were Soul Imprints left by Dragon Clan ancestors on the Dragon bones.

Since he was not a member of the Dragon Clan, those Dragon Clan ancestors probably wouldn't allow him to easily take the Dragon bones.

Lu Xingchen had already made the worst-case plan: if communication wasn't smooth, he would erase the Soul Imprint and forcibly take the Dragon bones.

Therefore, he would increase his Soul Power as much as possible now, as it might be useful in the future.

Seven days passed just like that.

Seven days later, Lu Xingchen and Xiao You arrived together at the burial ground of the Dragon bones within the Dragon Vein.

Other young people of the Dragon Clan also arrived at this place.

As soon as he saw Lu Xingchen, You Potian couldn't help but step forward and mock him.

"Lu Xingchen, a Human Race member like you, also wants to obtain Dragon bones? That's simply wishful thinking!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "You Potian, it seems you're not very convinced. Do you want us to fight again? I'll loosen you up a bit."

You Potian snorted coldly, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; don't bully a young man for being poor!"

"Lu Xingchen, I lost to you last time because my skills were inferior. But this time, with my Bloodline concentration, I will definitely obtain High Grade Dragon bones. With the Dragon bones' enhancement, the gap between you and me will be erased!"

"At that time, even if you don't bring it up, I will settle the score with you!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Alright, I'll be waiting!"

Xiao You had already explained that the Dragon bones in the Dragon Vein were divided into three Ranks: Low Grade, Medium Grade, and High Grade.

They corresponded to Dragon Clan ancestors whose strength before their death was seventh Rank, eighth Rank, and ninth Rank, respectively.

This You Potian really had a big appetite, wanting the highest quality Dragon bones right from the start.

But Lu Xingchen was not an easy person to deal with either; his goal was also High Grade Dragon bones!

If the Dragon bones' Rank was too low, he would even have to consider whether to absorb them.