Dick's face was incredibly grim.

The so-called challenge rule states that if a teammate is absent, one member of the team can challenge the opponent alone.

However, the rule stipulates:

One against two.

In other words, one Spirit Beast on the stage needs to battle against two Spirit Beasts.

But remember, this is the Beast Fighting Conference, one of Blue Star's top-level competitions; none who come here are not exceptionally talented.

So, when Lin Chen spoke, Dick was mentally disturbed.

He knew he was being underestimated by Lin Chen, but Dick never expected Lin Chen to disregard him so much.

And below the stage, the audience had already been stirred into an uproar.

"What is the challenge rule? Why have I never heard of it?"

"This rule was also used many years ago, more than once. Historical records show it was used three times."

"But none were successful."

"Yes, even back then, students from Cangling Ancient Country used it and failed in the end."

"It's too difficult. The gap in strength was already small, and now it's one against two. It's absolutely impossible."

"Has Lin Chen gone mad? Does he want to see his Spirit Beast injured?"

"What do you know? This is why he's my idol... The years of youth are the best times for passion to burn bright. If not wild now, then when?"

The previously uninformed audience, after getting some explanations from those in the know, got all fired up.

They knew Lin Chen desperately wanted to win this match, but they didn't expect him to be so arrogant and daring, proposing to challenge two people at once.

The referee was also taken aback by Lin Chen's words, exchanging glances with fellow referees before saying, "Contestant Lin Chen, are you sure you want to use this challenge rule?"

"I am sure."

Lin Chen nodded.

His words stirred the crowd into another frenzy.

The chief referee looked at Lin Chen with admiration and said with great respect, "Please wait, I need to report this to the organizers."

"No problem."

Lin Chen nodded.

After the chief referee left, Daoist Zhang still looked at Lin Chen in shock.

This kid's crazy...

Is he really going to fight two?

He wanted to say something, but seeing Lin Chen's eyes, he realized it was pointless, as the decision was made.

The others thought the same.

They said nothing but watched Lin Chen silently, while Wu Chen muttered quietly, "Our little junior is truly a man."

Wu Chen genuinely admired Lin Chen at this moment.

He also had a lot of confidence but didn't believe he could take on two at once.

The chief referee consulted with Gu An and Zhu Tong. Before Gu An could speak, Zhu Tong said, "There's nothing to discuss. Rules exist to be used."

"Do we need Youlan Empire's consent?"

"No," Zhu Tong replied, "if they oppose, it's equivalent to losing two matches."

"Alright, I understand."

The chief referee rushed back to negotiate with Tyler.

Tyler was utterly helpless, thinking the matter was settled, only for another twist to occur.

This rule hadn't been used for nearly fifty years, so he had almost forgotten it.

Now that Lin Chen brought it up again, Tyler had no choice but to agree.

"Teacher, are you actually afraid we might lose?" Dick said coldly.

Tyler gave a wry smile; he couldn't refuse now, so he said, "Alright, Youlan Empire agrees."

Once he spoke, the chief referee went to the stage and raised his hand.

The whole audience immediately quieted down.

"I've consulted the impartial team and confirmed this challenge rule is valid."

"Both parties have also agreed to this challenge."

"So, the match will officially start in fifteen minutes!"

The chief referee wanted to say something intense but could think of nothing after pondering for a long time.

The passion of the youth needed no embellishment, as the audience below was already fervently chanting Lin Chen's name.

"Lin Chen!"

"Lin Chen!!!"

Over and over, each call louder than the last.

They trembled with excitement.

Because if Lin Chen truly succeeded in his challenge, Fang You's match would be as good as not lost, allowing Cangling Ancient Country to possibly overtake Youlan Empire by one victory and claim the championship.

However, Lin Chen must win both battles.

Otherwise, he would still end in failure.

....

On the Youlan Empire side, after confirming the battle, Tyler called in the second team member, Gray.

Gray's bloodline was from Cangling Ancient Country, but his ancestors migrated to Youlan Empire during the Cangling Ancient Country's war years.

So although Gray also had a Cangling Ancient Country name, Lee Ming, fundamentally, he was already a true Youlan Empire citizen.

They had previously studied tactics against Lin Chen, and Tyler understood what Lin Chen's trump card was.

"His two Spirit Beasts are the most powerful during bursts of attack..."

"Your tactic is singular: either avoid the brunt or disrupt his Skill."

As Tyler spoke, Gray listened attentively, while Dick still wondered why Lin Chen dared to challenge the two of them.

"Dick!"

Tyler sternly called out.

Hearing this, Dick replied disdainfully, "I alone can take him down."

Seeing this, Tyler said coldly, "Dick, I don't know what you're boasting about, but let me tell you, if we lose this time, the House of Representatives will hold someone accountable, and I won't bear that responsibility."

On hearing this, Dick wavered somewhat. He gritted his teeth but ultimately said nothing more.

Tyler knew Gray had a more stable mindset and said, "You know their ultimate moves, so just be careful and try to space yourselves apart."

"Okay."

Gray nodded.

He was a little confused, thinking that with Fang You injured, he wouldn't have to play today.

But who expected Lin Chen to be so arrogant and conceited?

As he turned, he looked at Lin Chen with some admiration...

From what he observed, Lin Chen wasn't a brainless person.

The fact that he's daring to make this challenge proves he has absolute confidence in his Spirit Beasts.

While they were discussing tactics on their end, Lin Chen's side had no discussions, only Lin Chen laying out strategies to Xiaobai and Xiao Hong.

"....Understand?"

Lin Chen leaned in close to Xiaobai, saying much.

Xiaobai seriously nodded its head.

The Little Fox beside them clucked, asking Lin Chen what its tactic would be.

"No hurry, wait a moment." Lin Chen said.

"Goo!" The Little Fox scratched its head and moved aside.

This time, Lin Chen turned around and beckoned to Bai Ling.

"Me?" Bai Ling was taken aback, thinking Lin Chen called Liu Gu, only to realize it was indeed her.

Lin Chen nodded, and Bai Ling got up, running toward Lin Chen.

"Lin Chen, how can I help?" Bai Ling was also eager to be of assistance, feeling invigorated.

"Xiaobai really wishes to have your blessing, touch it." Lin Chen squinted with a smile.

"Hehehe, okay." Bai Ling reached out and stroked Xiaobai's head, then asked, "Does the Little Fox need it too?"

Lin Chen nodded.

Bai Ling stroked the Little Fox's head as well.

After the touch, Xiaobai and Xiao Hong were both somewhat puzzled, as they hadn't asked for Bai Ling's blessing.

Bai Ling returned after stroking, and Lin Chen offered no explanation. Liu Gu, in the back, discerned something and smiled.

Bai Ling herself had the Qi Fortune Body, and Lin Chen seemed to be using mysticism...

After Bai Ling left, Lin Chen finally spoke to Xiaobai:

"Xiaobai, Xiao Hong..."

"Moo!"

"Goo!"

"Go, and bring me back the championship!"

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