Chapter 134 The Arena Appears, the Great Battle Begins!
In every corner of the Douluo Continent, countless Soul Masters stared intently at the sky.
Above the sky, crimson light condensed into a massive transparent shield.
Inside the shield, a colossal arena, spanning a thousand miles in diameter, floated in the void.
The arena was constructed of unknown black rock, covered with ancient runes, radiating powerful restrictive energy.
Xiong Jun and Lü Bu appeared at opposite ends of the arena.
Xiong Jun, in human form, was a burly man over three meters tall, his muscles bulging, his skin a dark gold.
His fingernails, like sharp claws, gleamed with a chilling light, and a violent aura emanated from him.
Lü Bu, clad in silver armor and wielding a halberd, stood tall and imposing, his eyes sharp as an eagle's.
The seven black and two red Soul Rings on his body slowly rotated.
His killing intent condensed into a tangible form, creating a visible black wave of energy that surrounded him.
"Human brat, so you've taken my place in the rankings?"
Xiong Jun roared, his voice filled with malice.
"Today I'll show you what true combat power is!"
Lu Bu sneered, his halberd pointing directly at Xiong Jun: "Enough nonsense! If you dare question the Heavenly Rankings, you'd better have the courage to face the consequences."
"Enough talk, attack!"
"You're courting death!"
Xiong Jun roared.
He suddenly exerted force with his feet, his body shooting towards Lu Bu like a cannonball.
His speed was extremely fast, leaving behind afterimages.
At the same time, his dark golden claws swelled up, tearing through space with a sharp whistling sound, grabbing towards Lu Bu's head.
"Well done!"
A glint of fighting spirit flashed in Lu Bu's eyes, he advanced instead of retreating.
He swung his halberd fiercely.
A black stream of energy containing the "ignore defense" property roared out, meeting Xiong Jun's dark golden claws head-on.
"Clang!"
The sound of metal clashing resounded through the heavens and earth as the black stream of energy collided with the dark golden claws, unleashing a terrifying energy shockwave.
The black rocks on the arena were shattered, sending countless fragments flying.
Xiong Jun felt a powerful force surge through his claws, his arm going numb.
He involuntarily staggered back a few steps.
He was shocked, not expecting Lu Bu's attack power to be so terrifying.
"Your claws are quite hard," Lu Bu said with a faint smile, his tone tinged with admiration.
"However, before my Fangtian Halberd, any defense is futile!"
Before his words had even finished, Lu Bu flashed, transforming into a silver lightning bolt, charging at Xiong Jun once more. His Fangtian Halberd danced like a raging storm.
Strands of black energy crisscrossed, blocking all of Xiong Jun's escape routes.
Xiong Jun dared not be careless.
He unleashed the full power of his ultimate gold attribute, his dark gold claws lashing out relentlessly to defend against Lu Bu's attacks.
"Clang clang clang!"
The sounds of collisions were incessant, sparks flying across the arena.
Layer upon layer of energy shockwaves caused the entire transparent shield to tremble slightly.
Countless Soul Masters from the Douluo Continent watched intently, their faces filled with excitement and shock.
"So strong! So spectacular!"
"Xiong Jun's Dark Gold Terror Claws truly live up to their name, actually managing to block Lu Bu's Fangtian Halberd!"
"Lu Bu is too powerful! Level 97 Soul Power, yet he can suppress a 490,000-year-old ferocious beast!"
"'Ignore Defense' is too heaven-defying! Xiong Jun's physical defense is so strong, yet he's being forced to retreat!"
Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sword Douluo Chen Xin stared intently at the battle on the sky, his eyes filled with fervor.
He could see that Lu Bu's halberd technique was fierce and domineering, each move deadly, filled with murderous intent.
Xiong Jun's attacks, on the other hand, were violent and direct, relying on his powerful body and sharp claws to engage in a life-or-death struggle with Lu Bu.
"This is a true battle!"
Chen Xin murmured to himself.
"The way of the sword requires not only sword intent, but also an indomitable fighting spirit!"
Xiong Jun's attacks were relentless, repeatedly breaching its defenses with Lu Bu's halberd, leaving it with several wounds.
As one of the overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest, how could it have suffered such humiliation?
Rage completely overwhelmed its reason.
"Human! You have utterly enraged me! Die!"
"Dark Gold Tear Claw!"
Xiong Jun roared to the sky, transforming into its true form.
The ancient bloodline power of the Behemoth was fully unleashed!
The attribute of ultimate gold condensed to its peak.
The space around its claws was no longer distorted, but began to shatter like fragile glass.
This strike contained the essence of nearly 500,000 years of cultivation, one of its most powerful and secret techniques.
It was enough to truly tear space apart and completely shred its opponent!
"Hmm?"
The moment Xiong Jun gathered its power, Lu Bu felt a deadly sense of crisis rushing towards him.
He knew that ordinary soul skills would likely be insufficient to completely withstand this space-tearing attack.
"Heh...this is getting interesting."
Far from being afraid, Lu Bu's lips curled into a wild and eerie smile, the excitement of encountering a formidable foe.
"Perfect, I'll use you to test the new power bestowed upon me by the Heavenly Curtain!"
Facing the dark golden claws capable of tearing apart heaven and earth and annihilating space, Lu Bu didn't choose to confront their sharpness head-on.
He abruptly slammed his halberd to the side, embedding it into the arena floor.
"Asura God Domain—Open!"
Boom!
An aura far more terrifying, profound, and despair-inducing than the Killing God Domain erupted suddenly from Lu Bu's center!
It was no longer the blood-red killing intent, but a dark red, almost black, domain power that seemed to condense all the killing and judgment will in the world!
A dark red light curtain instantly enveloped the entire endless arena, including Xiong Jun.
At the moment the "Asura God Domain" descended, Xiong Jun's earth-shattering aura froze!
"How is this possible!"
It was horrified to discover that its boiling soul power, burning bloodline power, and even its ferocious fighting spirit and killing intent were all flowing out uncontrollably through an invisible black hole, greedily absorbed by the dark red domain!
Even more terrifying, a chilling fear originating from the depths of its soul began to spread.
It was as if a pair of supreme eyes were coldly judging its sins and stripping it of its life force!
"This... what kind of domain is this? My power... my will!"
Xiong Jun was terrified.
It felt as if it were sinking into an endless, blood-red swamp.
The more it struggled, the deeper it sank.
The faster its power drained away.
Its dark golden claws, once capable of tearing through space, dimmed slightly as the domain continuously drained and suppressed its power.
In contrast, Lu Bu, situated in the center of the Asura God Domain, seemed to have transformed into a god wielding slaughter and judgment.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
Dark red energy surged into his body like rivers flowing into the sea.
His previous battle exhaustion was instantly replenished, and his aura surged to an unprecedented peak!
"In my domain, I am the ruler!"
"Your power is nothing but sustenance for me!"
Lu Bu's voice became cold and resounding, echoing within his domain.
He slowly pulled the halberd stuck in the ground.
Dark red Asura power coiled around the halberd, its "ignore defense" characteristic seemingly reaching its ultimate sublimation.
It carried an aura of shattering all laws and judging everything.
"Ninth Soul Skill: Unparalleled God and Demon - Asura Slash!"
Lu Bu gripped the halberd with both hands, his entire being merging with it, transforming into a dark red streak that swept across the domain!
This strike was no longer a simple physical attack; it contained the power of the Asura Divine Domain's rules—stripping away life and judging souls!
The speed seemed slow, yet it seemed to lock onto space and time.
Bear King, suppressed by the domain, had no way to dodge!
"No!"
Bear King roared in despair and resentment.
With its last ounce of strength, it crossed its weakened, dark gold claws in front of it, attempting a final, desperate resistance.
"Swoosh!"
A crimson halberd's edge easily pierced the dark gold claws, powerful enough to tear space itself apart.
It pierced through the Bear King's prized golden defense, finally sweeping past its massive body!
Lu Bu appeared behind the Bear King, halberd in hand.
The crimson Asura Domain slowly receded.
The Bear King stood frozen, its enormous pupils filled with bewilderment and disbelief.
A thin, dark red line stretched from its forehead to its lower abdomen.
Then, a torrent of life force poured forth from that line like a burst dam.
"Boom!"
The massive dark gold claw bear's body slammed heavily onto the arena, raising a cloud of dust.
It wasn't dead!
The Heavenly Curtain Rules had protected its life, but its aura was utterly depleted.
Both its soul and body had suffered severe damage.
The battle is over!
The entire Douluo Continent fell into a deathly silence once more.
If Lu Bu's suppression of Xiong Jun earlier was a thrilling and intense battle, then Lu Bu's final activation of the "Asura God Domain" displayed an almost overwhelming dominance!
That domain power that stripped away life and judged souls sent chills down the spines of all onlookers!
Even the top Limit Douluos and ferocious beasts felt a chill run down their spines!
"That...what kind of domain is that?"
"It's terrifying! Xiong Jun was utterly powerless against him!"
"Just how many trump cards does Beidou Academy still have?"
In the Star Dou Great Forest, Di Tian and the others looked extremely grim.
They were not only shocked by the terrifying domain Lu Bu suddenly displayed, but also terrified by the consequences of Xiong Jun's damaged essence.
Just then!
The transparent shield on the sky slowly dissipated.
Two blood-red beams of light shot out again, teleporting Lu Bu and Xiong Jun back to their original positions.
At the same time, a line of text appeared on the sky:
[Endless Arena Duel Ends! Lu Bu Wins!]
[Lu Bu receives double rewards!]
[Xiong Jun's reward canceled!]
"Lu Bu won!"
"As expected of a strongman from Beidou Academy! Level 97 soul power, actually defeated a 490,000-year-old ferocious beast!"
"Xiong Jun is so pitiful, not only did he lose his reward, but he also suffered such serious injuries!"
"This 'Endless Arena' is indeed fair and just; losing comes at a price!"
Douluo Continent was once again in an uproar.
Everyone was incredibly shocked by Lu Bu's strength.
At the same time, they felt awe for the rules of the "Endless Arena."
Inside Beidou Academy.
Lu Bu felt the surging power within his body and the double rewards bestowed by the heavens, a fervent glint in his eyes.
He cupped his hands to Lu Xiao and said, "Dean, I have not failed you!"
Lu Xiao smiled faintly: "Not bad."
Lu Bu nodded, his gaze returning to the heavens, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.
He knew!
The competition on this power ranking had only just begun.
The crimson light on the heavens did not stop, but instead grew even more intense.
The duel between Xiong Jun and Lü Bu was just the beginning; even more powerful beings lay ahead.
Countless Soul Masters stared intently at the sky, their hearts filled with anticipation and tension.
They knew that the rankings to be announced next would be even more shocking and terrifying!
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