Chapter 137 Tang Chen Makes the List, Starting the Challenge!
The deathly silence in the Hall of Worship did not last long.
Qian Daoliu slowly loosened his clenched fist, and the turbulent waves in his golden eyes gradually subsided.
In their place was a calm and sharpness that had been accumulated over a hundred years.
He felt the angelic divine power that had become more solid and powerful due to the reward from the Heavenly Canopy.
That deeper understanding of the power of "holiness" and "light" gave him a completely new understanding of his own strength.
"Sixteenth place..."
Qian Daoliu muttered to himself, his tone no longer showing any defeat, but rather a hint of understanding.
"This list probably judges my combat power before I received the reward."
"Now, with the reward from the Heavenly Canopy, my control over the angelic divine power has increased by 30%, and with the foundation of my soul power solidified several times over, my strength is no longer what it used to be."
He turned to look at the serious-looking Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others beside him, his gaze carrying an undeniable majesty.
"No need to panic. Although the Soul Beast race has a deep foundation, the potential of a human Limit Douluo is by no means static."
"This battle power ranking is merely a reflection of the past."
Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others felt their unease subside slightly.
They recalled the Heavenly Canopy reward the Grand Elder had previously received—a heaven-defying gift that could elevate a Limit Douluo's strength to another level. A glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts.
Thousand Jun Douluo cupped his hands and said, "The Grand Elder is absolutely right. With you here, the divine might of my Hall of Worship will never be easily shaken!"
Thousand Daoliu nodded slightly, his gaze returning to the Heavenly Canopy, a hint of eager fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.
"I haven't fought at full strength for decades; my bones and muscles are already rusty."
"This endless arena is perfect for me to stretch my muscles and let all sides of the continent see just how strong the Angelic Divine Power of my Spirit Hall truly is!"
Just then, crimson light suddenly condensed above the Heavenly Canopy.
A vast and majestic voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
[Zhuang Zhou, Qian Daoliu has made it to the sixteenth place on the list. Do you choose to open the Endless Arena and challenge for a higher ranking?]
Beidou Academy.
Zhuang Zhou, who had just curled up on the Kun fish phantom, heard this voice, but simply waved his hand lazily, without even opening his eyes.
Although the consumption of the dream domain was not great, for him, it was more pleasant to roam and cultivate in the dream than to fight with others on the arena.
"Boring."
The two words floated out lightly, and as the Kun fish phantom faded, Zhuang Zhou's aura completely subsided, seemingly falling into a deep sleep again.
"Sigh, Teacher Zhuang Zhou is still so carefree."
Li Bai shook his head, took a sip of wine, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
"That makes sense. With his personality, he's really too lazy to fight unless he encounters a truly interesting opponent."
Lu Xiao looked at the sky, a faint smile playing on his lips.
He knew Zhuang Zhou's temperament all too well!
If the opponents ranked higher were soul beasts, perhaps he would spar out of curiosity.
But facing a human Limit Douluo like Qian Daoliu, Zhuang Zhou clearly had no interest.
"Very well, let him rest well. There's more exciting drama to come in the later rankings."
Hearing Zhuang Zhou's refusal, the various forces on the continent sighed with regret.
They wanted to witness firsthand the unpredictable Dream Domain once again displaying its divine power. They wanted to see if Qian Daoliu, the representative of the angelic deity, could break through Zhuang Zhou's dream power.
They hadn't expected Zhuang Zhou to refuse outright.
"What a pity! I wanted to see who was stronger, Qian Daoliu or Zhuang Zhou!"
"Zhuang Zhou's strength is too bizarre."
"The people of Beidou Academy are indeed all unconventional!"
Inside the Hall of Offerings.
Qian Daoliu felt a strange sense of relief upon hearing Zhuang Zhou's refusal.
He had witnessed Zhuang Zhou's battle with the Demon King clearly.
That ability to control dreams and erode one's very essence!
It made even this Limit Douluo feel a chill run down his spine.
He was confident in his ability to handle various attacks, but he had no confidence in dealing with this kind of bizarre ability involving the soul.
Zhuang Zhou's refusal to challenge him saved him from a trouble he had no chance of winning.
"In that case, let's see who the next one on the list is."
Qian Daoliu thought to himself.
His gaze burned even more intensely as he stared at the sky.
"Boom boom boom!"
The crimson light in the sky surged once more.
This time, the light was even thicker and more violent than before, as if it contained the power to destroy the world.
The hearts of countless Soul Masters instantly jumped to their throats.
To rank ahead of Qian Daoliu, his strength must be even more terrifying!
[Power Ranking, 15th Place]
[Name: Tang Chen]
[Affiliation: Haotian Sect]
[Soul Type: Human]
[Soul Power Level: 99]
[Martial Soul: Haotian Hammer]
[Soul Ring Configuration: Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red]
[Combat Power Evaluation: Legendary Sect Master of the Haotian Sect, possessor of the strongest weapon martial soul on the continent. His hammer techniques are unparalleled, fierce and domineering. Having fused with some Asura divine power, his physical strength is comparable to a demigod. He possesses extremely rich combat experience, and his overall combat power is comparable to Qian Daoliu, placing him among the top-tier human Limit Douluo.]
[Reward: Further tempering of physical strength, all soul ring age increased by 8,000 years, attack power permanently increased by 20%.] (Rewards pending)
"Tang Chen! It's Tang Chen from the Clear Sky Sect!"
"The three Limit Douluos from decades ago have finally reunited on the rankings! Tang Chen is fifteenth, Qian Daoliu is sixteenth, so won't Poseidon be ranked even higher?"
"This is going to be interesting! Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu are old rivals; I wonder if they'll start an endless arena challenge!"
Tang Chen's appearance on the rankings has once again caused a huge uproar across the continent!
The three Limit Douluos were considered the pinnacle of the continent decades ago.
Now, they've all appeared on the power rankings, their positions closely linked.
This has everyone eagerly anticipating the outcome, speculating whether the two will engage in a fateful duel spanning decades.
On Seagod Island, Tang Chen gazed at his ranking and rewards on the celestial screen and sighed softly.
He had anticipated his own imminent appearance on the list when Qian Daoliu first appeared. He just hadn't expected to be ranked fifteenth.
Tang Chen gripped his Haotian Hammer tightly, a crimson Asura pattern flashing across its surface.
"Qian Daoliu, decades have passed. It's time to settle our grudges."
Just as Tang Chen's emotions surged, the crimson light on the celestial screen coalesced once more.
That vast voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth once more.
[Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen has entered the fifteenth ranking. Do you choose to open the Endless Arena and challenge for a higher ranking?]
Inside the Hall of Worship, upon hearing this voice, Qian Daoliu's golden eyes instantly blazed with unprecedented fervor!
For decades, he and Tang Chen had fought each other their entire lives.
From youth to old age, from peak to maturity.
The battle had remained undecided.
Now, he had received the Heavenly Reward, his strength skyrocketing.
Tang Chen had also received a heaven-defying gift, making this a perfect opportunity for a decisive showdown!
"Challenge!"
Qian Daoliu didn't hesitate, his voice booming like thunder.
It echoed through the entire Douluo Continent via the Heavenly Reward.
"Tang Chen, decades of grudges will be settled today!"
"I want to see if your Clear Sky Hammer is harder, or my Angelic Power is stronger!"
Above the Heavenly Reward, crimson light flickered, seemingly responding to Qian Daoliu's challenge.
At the same time!
On Seagod Island, Tang Chen heard Qian Daoliu's response, his eyes blazing with fury.
A boundless fighting spirit soared to the heavens.
"Good! Qian Daoliu, I've waited too long for this day!"
"Today's battle will surely decide a life-or-death struggle!"
"Boom!"
Two crimson beams of light shot down from the Heavenly Reward, one landing on the Spirit Hall's Hall of Worship, enveloping Qian Daoliu.
The other landed on Seagod Mountain on Seagod Island, enveloping Tang Chen.
The light flashed...
The two figures vanished instantly.
When they reappeared, they were already in a vast, boundless crimson space.
This was the exclusive battlefield of the Endless Arena!
This battlefield was vast and boundless, the sky was dark red, and the earth was cracked crimson rocks.
The air was filled with a dense aura of killing intent, as if it could ignite the fighting desire deep within people's hearts.
All living beings on the Douluo Continent, whether human soul masters or soul beasts, stopped what they were doing and stared intently at the sky.
They knew that an ultimate duel that would be recorded in the history of the continent was about to begin!
"It's Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu! The fateful battle of two Limit Douluos!"
"For decades, we've finally seen them clash again! So exciting!"
"I bet on Tang Chen to win! Once the Clear Sky Hammer explodes its rings, who can stop him?"
"I favor Qian Daoliu! The Angelic Divine Power's Holy Purification is a counter to Tang Chen, giving him a greater chance of winning!"
Inside the Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong stood by the window, gazing at the blood-red battlefield on the sky, her eyes flashing with complex light.
A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips as she secretly calculated, "Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, you'd better both be severely injured, so I can reap the benefits."
At Beidou Academy, Lu Xiao also watched the sky with great interest.
Both Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen had received rewards from the sky, their strength having undergone a qualitative leap.
The outcome of this battle was truly unpredictable.
"Two Limit Douluos, plus the blessing of heaven-defying rewards, this battle is bound to be spectacular."
On the blood-red battlefield, Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen faced each other from afar.
Behind Qian Daoliu, the phantom of a six-winged angel unfolded, its golden wings radiating holy light, its body surrounded by dense angelic divine power.
In his hand, he held an angelic holy sword condensed from the power of light, making him appear like a god descended to earth.
Tang Chen, on the other hand, wielded the Haotian Hammer, its blade as black as ink.
Intricate Asura patterns were engraved upon it, with faint crimson light flowing within.
"Qian Daoliu, decades have passed, and your angelic divine power has indeed improved considerably," Tang Chen spoke first, his voice booming like a bell, carrying an aura of dominance.
"Tang Chen, you are no less formidable," Qian Daoliu replied calmly, his golden gaze sharp as a knife.
"Having fused with Asura divine power, your physical body is comparable to a demigod. It seems you haven't been idle these past few decades."
"Further words are useless."
"Today's battle will only determine victory or defeat, not life or death!"
Tang Chen raised the Clear Sky Hammer, its surface surging with soul power.
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