Chapter 4 – The Dragon King Sets Sail, Causing a Stir (Part One)

Ye Kuang pushed the door open and entered instantly, only to be startled by the scene before him.

A crowd of tens of thousands, layer upon layer, surrounded the entrance. The dense mass of figures formed a veritable sea of humanity!

The frenzied atmosphere was akin to welcoming a major celebrity, with everyone shouting in unison: “War God! War God!”

The sound struck Ye Kuang like a thunderclap, leaving him utterly stunned.

He tried to move forward but was pushed back by the human tide. After repeated failed attempts, he couldn’t help but laugh wryly, “Where did this fan club come from?”

As he spoke, he forced his way through the crowd, shouting loudly, “War God, War God—how cringey! Hey, Young Miss, could you make some room? Chasing after the War God is so hard, and you won’t catch him anyway. Why not chase me instead? I’m easy to catch…”

A young woman, caught up in the excitement and unable to control herself, suddenly noticed someone behind her. She turned around and snapped angrily, “Who are you? Get lost!”

Ye Kuang felt slightly embarrassed but still flicked his bangs and struck a difficult pose, grinning cheekily, “The Ye Family’s son is called Wolong! I am Ye Kuang!”

The young woman retorted, “Where did this loser come from? You look like a potato, and you call yourself Ye Kuang? If you dare squeeze me again, I’ll call the police!”

After saying this, she stared warily at the so-called “madman” as if guarding against a predator.

Ye Kuang replied, “Hey, that’s not fair. The situation here is dire—I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. Can’t you see?”

Ignoring her scornful expression, he continued, “Look, meeting here is truly fate between us. There’s a song that goes, ‘Perhaps the Matchmaker is offline, and love is left to fate. Her world needs a bit more security. People cross a few bends, climb a few hurdles, and when they wake from their dreams, they become a pair.'”

Hearing this, the young woman shuddered with disgust and scolded, “Stop, stop! Who would have thought you’d be such a smooth talker? You must have deceived plenty of young girls with that voice, huh? Do you think I’m some naive fool who’ll fall for a few sweet words? Get lost!”

Instead of getting angry, Ye Kuang became even more brazen and grinned, “Young Miss, you’re mistaken again. There’s a poem that captures the essence of love: ‘The sun shines in the east, rain falls in the west—you may call it heartless, but I say it’s full of love.’ Look at this place—so many people are here to witness our meeting. This moment is bustling with energy, this scene is nothing short of divine, destined to bring two souls together. It’s fate—I’m meant to love you…”

His words elicited varied reactions from the surrounding crowd.

“Hey, man, if you’re hitting on girls, could you not rub against me?”

“Hahaha… Bro, which Blessed Land did you emerge from, Sun Wukong? You’ve mastered seventy-two transformations in the art of flirting. I don’t know about others, but I’m impressed! I’m a lone cultivator from the Jade Cauldron Sect—pleased to meet you…”

“You wretched men, every one of you is shameless! Though I may be naturally beautiful, I’m not some stray cat or dog you can just touch. I’m warning you—if any of you dare squeeze me again, I’ll scream for help!!!”

Meanwhile…Long Yu pushed the door open and entered, only to be met with such a massive crowd. Yet, he couldn’t spot Ye Kuang anywhere, and he immediately knew things were about to go wrong. He then barked into his walkie-talkie, “Backstage, backstage, respond if you hear me!!”

“Brother Yu, you’re breaking up.”

Long Yu: “What did you say?”

He couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh after shouting those words. The noise in this place was so overwhelmingly loud that he could barely make out what backstage was saying.

He had no choice but to retreat outside the door and speak again, “Backstage, Brother Kuang is here. Hurry up and make arrangements!”

“Got it, Brother Yu!”

When Long Yu pushed the door open and entered again, the venue was suddenly filled with the noise of equipment being adjusted!

Bzzzt… Hiss-boom…

“Hello, hello… Everyone, please quiet down!!! Brother Kuang, where are you? Please come up!”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang raised both hands high and roared at the top of his lungs, “I’m here!”

The gazes around him immediately shifted, each person staring at him as if they had seen a monster, their eyes fixed intently on this madman.

Long Yu squeezed his way through the crowd upon hearing the voice, unable to hold back a mix of amusement and exasperation. “Brother Kuang, are you kidding me? There’s a Green Channel on the side…”

Ye Kuang: “Why didn’t you say so earlier? It’s been five years since I last came here. Things have really changed…”

Before he could finish his sentence, he couldn’t resist flashing a cheeky grin at the Young Miss again. “Why chase the War God when you could chase me? As the saying goes: ‘Thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west bank.’ Today, I’ll make the War God fall from his divine throne into the abyss!”

After saying this, he paid no mind to the incredulous stares of the crowd and calmly strode onto the stage.

Just then, a terrifying sound wave erupted from the audio system: “All veteran players and enthusiasts, please welcome the Sea-Venturing Dragon, the scion of the Ye Family—Ye Kuang!!!”

Roar, roar, roar!

Dressed in a black T-shirt, Ye Kuang swaggered with an arrogant gait, moving with the imposing presence of a dragon and tiger as he stepped up to the screen!

The five members of the War God Team turned their heads one after another upon hearing the announcement, each wearing a cold, mocking smile.

Their purpose in coming today was secondary to the challenge itself; their main goal was to crush this madman underfoot, using him to establish their team’s authority and truly ascend to the pinnacle of the abyss, shattering the Sea-Venturing Dragon’s former mythic halo!

At that moment, Ye Kuang took the microphone and tore through the air with his voice, introducing himself: “To all my loyal fans and friends who have come from afar, good afternoon!!”

“I am the Sea-Venturing Dragon. When I emerge, I churn rivers and seas, turning the world upside down!”

Roar, roar, roar!

Jade Cauldron Rogue Cultivator: “He’s the Sea-Venturing Dragon! I was just talking to him earlier! Oh my heavens…”

Young Miss: “How is this possible? How could that good-for-nothing be my dream prince? My entire worldview is shattered…”

“He’s the scion of the Ye Family, Wolong!”

“That hero who risked his life to save a girl and nearly died!”

“Sea-Venturing Dragon! Churning rivers and seas! Emerging! Turning the world upside down!”

The leader of the War God Team was also a young man named Zuo Xiaotian.

With thick eyebrows and large eyes, he possessed a handsome appearance, exuding both nobility and arrogance. He was clearly an overseas Chinese.

As he watched and listened, his fair and clean face showed a trace of disdain, and he muttered under his breath, “Seeking attention… Just wait, I’ll make you fall from the divine throne of the abyss soon!”

Ye Kuang: “It is such a pleasure to welcome friends from afar! Today, I accept the challenge from the War God Team!”His words nearly provoked a major confrontation on the scene, causing everyone to tremble with excitement.

Here it must be mentioned: this Purgatory mobile game, since its creation, has existed for thirty years. It is a masterpiece that integrates nine major categories—Fallen Angels, Light Angels, the Elf race, various deities, the Celestial Realm (immortals, demons, and monsters), the Divine Domain, and the Human race!

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And Ye Kuang, delving deep into the most obscure demon beasts, ventured into the 99th Floor of the Purgatory Tower, earning the sole revered title of Lord of the Inferno!

He transformed into the one and only Dragon King!

However, the industry often refers to his emergence as the “Jiaolong emerging from the sea”!

This led to the earlier scene of widespread astonishment and discussion.

At the same time, the sponsor also stepped onto the stage, took the microphone, and unleashed an unmatched aura: “Friends, today is extraordinary. Of course, the competition is secondary, friendship comes first.”

“Next, please have the contestants take their seats one by one. I will personally ensure the fairness of this Peak Duel! Additionally, we have invited industry expert Wang Yihe, the Elderly Gentleman, and the young lady Tie Guanxin to provide live commentary throughout the event!”

Whoo! Whoo! Whoo!

“Tie Guanxin!!!”

“Tie Guanxin!!!”

Seeing this, Wang Yihe couldn’t help but sigh: “Guanxin, I never expected your charm to be so great, attracting so many supporters. Ah… I’m getting old. Youth is wonderful—the future belongs to you young people…”

Tie Guanxin, feeling both flattered and surprised, smiled and replied: “Teacher Wang, why say such things? If not for your guidance, how could I have achieved what I have today…”

Wang Yihe: “Hahaha… There’s no need for you to undervalue yourself, young lady. Success depends not only on a mentor but also on your own relentless effort and sweat…”

At this moment, the sponsor, seeing the two experts seated, solemnly declared: “To ensure the smooth progress of this event, we have also invited the pillars of the gaming industry—Teng’e Group and 360 Degrees Co., Ltd.—to pool their resources and manpower. Let’s give them a round of applause!!!”

Clap! Clap! Clap…

After a moment, the sponsor continued his speech: “Please quiet down. We now officially begin the first-ever Purgatory Peak Duel of the Supreme Nine-Five! On the left, the members of the War God Team are, in order: War God Captain Zuo Xiaotian, Joseph Lin Arthur, Lusef Elizabeth, Peter Cage, and Joel Rothschild!!!”

Whoo! Whoo! Whoo!

The uproar was brief but indispensable, causing the scene to spiral into chaos!

Sponsor: “On the right, the founder of the Jiaolong Team, the son of the Ye Family—Ye Kuang!!!”

Whoo! Whoo! Whoo!

Howl! Howl! Howl!

The scene was nothing short of chaotic, with one wave of excitement following another, everyone boiling with fervor!

It could be said: one side was a veteran myth, the other a rising star.

Who was stronger and who was weaker—no one could possibly know!

Sponsor: “May I ask, do either side have any additional remarks about this event?”

Zuo Xiaotian: “The War God shall prevail!”

As his words fell, the entire building instantly descended into madness!

“The War God shall prevail!!!”

“The War God shall prevail!!!”

The members of the Jiaolong Team remained expressionless at the sight, but their cold eyes betrayed a sense of humiliation.

Because: in one-on-one mode, they had not only been defeated one by one but had also tarnished the reputation of the Jiaolong Team!While this competition appeared to be individual sparring, it was actually a high-stakes game.

Victors would reign supreme, while losers would be utterly disgraced!

More than just reputation, benefits, and connections were at stake—each side had wagered everything they possessed.

They would either achieve meteoric fame or fall from grace!

Thus, while the Jiaolong Team felt both shock and fury toward the roaring crowd below, they could not openly vent their emotions.

In contrast, the five members of the War God Team wore the smiles of victors, carrying themselves with an air of assured triumph!

Long Yu: “Brother Kuang, what do you think?”

Ye Kuang, fully aware of the severe consequences of defeat, retorted: “What am I supposed to see? How you’ll make the Jiaolong Team plummet into disgrace?”

Long Yu: “…”

But then Ye Kuang’s tone shifted as he continued: “I’ve already studied their combat techniques. While I can’t claim absolute certainty, I have at least a seventy percent grasp. Rest assured!”

Hearing this, Long Yu could hardly contain his excitement—this was exactly what he had been waiting for. Even his tone grew more resolute.

“Excellent! I knew you had it in you. If anyone else had said that, I wouldn’t have believed them. But coming from you, Brother Kuang, I have no doubts whatsoever. Hahaha…”