Chapter 137: Tang Chen Enters the Ranking, Challenge Initiated!
The deathly silence in the Hall of Worship.
Did not last too long.
Qian Daoliu slowly loosened his clenched fists, and the surging waves in his golden eyes gradually subsided.
In its place was a calm and sharpness that had been refined for a hundred years.
He felt the Angel God Power, which had become even more solid and majestic due to the previous heavenly curtain reward.
That deeper understanding of the power of "sacred" and "light" gave him a new perception of his own strength.
"Sixteenth place, huh..."
Qian Daoliu murmured to himself, his tone no longer showing any frustration, but rather a hint of understanding.
"This ranking probably judges my combat power before I received the reward."
"Now, with the previous heavenly curtain reward, my control over Angel God Power has increased by 30%, coupled with the foundation of my Soul Power solidifying several times over, my strength is no longer what it once was."
He turned to look at Gold Crocodile Douluo and the others beside him, his gaze carrying an undeniable majesty.
"No need to panic. Although the Soul Beast Clan has deep foundations, the potential of human Limit Douluo is by no means static."
"This combat power ranking is merely a reflection of the past."
Gold Crocodile Douluo and the others heard this.
The unease in their hearts slightly calmed.
They recalled the heavenly curtain reward the High Priest had received earlier, a Heaven-Defying gift that could elevate a Limit Douluo's strength to another level, and a glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts.
Qian Jun Douluo cupped his hands and said, "The High Priest is absolutely right. With you here, the Divine Might of our Hall of Worship will never be easily shaken!"
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, his gaze returning to the heavenly curtain, a hint of eager Battle Intent flashing in his eyes.
"It's been decades since I fought with all my strength; my bones are already rusty."
"This Endless Arena is perfect for me to stretch my muscles and also let all parties on the continent see how strong my Spirit Hall's Angel God Power truly is!"
Just then, the bloody light on the heavenly curtain suddenly condensed.
A vast and majestic voice resounded throughout heaven and earth.
[Zhuang Zhou, the sixteenth-ranked Qian Daoliu has been listed. Do you choose to open the Endless Arena and challenge for a higher ranking?]
Big Dipper Academy.
Zhuang Zhou had just curled up on the Kun fish phantom. Hearing this voice, he merely waved his hand lazily, not even opening his eyes.
Although the consumption of the dream Domain was not significant, for him, it was more comfortable to roam and Cultivate in dreams than to fight others in the arena.
"Boring."
Two words floated out lightly, and as the Kun fish phantom faded.
Zhuang Zhou's Aura completely subsided, seemingly falling into a deep slumber once more.
"Alas, Teacher Zhuang Zhou is still so carefree."
Li Bai shook his head, took a sip of wine, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
"But it's true, with his personality, unless he encounters an opponent who can truly pique his interest, he's indeed too lazy to make a move."
Lu Xiao looked at the heavenly curtain, a faint smile playing on his lips.
He understood Zhuang Zhou's temperament too well!
If a Soul Beast were ranked higher, he might engage in a spar out of curiosity.
But facing a human Limit Douluo like Qian Daoliu, Zhuang Zhou clearly had no interest.
"That's fine, let him rest well. There are even more exciting scenes in the subsequent rankings."
All forces on the continent sighed with regret upon hearing Zhuang Zhou's refusal.
They still wanted to witness the mysterious and unpredictable Dream Domain display its Divine Might again.
To see if Qian Daoliu, the Angel God's spokesperson, could break Zhuang Zhou's dream power.
Unexpectedly, Zhuang Zhou directly refused.
"What a pity! I still wanted to see who was stronger, Qian Daoliu or Zhuang Zhou!"
"Zhuang Zhou's strength is too bizarre."
"The people of Big Dipper Academy are indeed all unique!"
Inside the Hall of Worship.
Qian Daoliu felt an inexplicable sigh of relief upon hearing Zhuang Zhou's refusal.
He had clearly seen Zhuang Zhou's battle with Myriad Demon King earlier.
That ability to control dreams and erode the Origin!
It made even him, a Limit Douluo, feel his scalp tingle.
He was confident in dealing with various power attacks but had no certainty against such bizarre abilities involving the Soul.
Zhuang Zhou's refusal to challenge saved him from a troublesome situation with no chance of victory.
"Since that's the case, let's see who the next person on the list will be."
Qian Daoliu thought to himself.
His gaze fixed on the heavenly curtain, growing even more fervent.
"Boom boom boom!"
The bloody light of the heavenly curtain surged again.
This time, the light was even thicker and more violent than before, as if containing world-destroying power.
The hearts of countless Soul Masters instantly leaped to their throats.
To be ranked before Qian Daoliu, one's strength must be even more terrifying!
[Combat Power Ranking, Fifteenth Place]
[Name: Tang Chen]
[Affiliation: Clear Sky Sect]
[Creature Type: Human]
[Soul Power Rank: Rank Ninety-Nine]
[Martial Soul: Clear Sky Hammer]
[Soul Ring Configuration: Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red]
[Combat Power Evaluation: Legendary Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, owner of the continent's strongest Tool Spirit. Unparalleled hammer techniques, fierce and overbearing, fused with a portion of Asura God Power, Physical Body strength comparable to a demigod, extremely rich combat experience, overall combat power on par with Qian Daoliu, ranking among the top human Limit Douluo.]
[Reward: Physical Body strength further tempered, all Soul Ring lifespans increased by 8,000 years, attack power permanently increased by 20%. (Reward to be distributed)]
"Tang Chen! It's Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect!"
"The three great Limit Douluo from decades ago are finally reunited on the ranking. Tang Chen is fifteenth, Qian Daoliu is sixteenth, so Bo Saixi must be ranked even higher?"
"Now there's a good show! Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu are old rivals; I wonder if they'll open the Endless Arena challenge!"
Tang Chen's entry into the ranking.
Once again caused a huge uproar on the continent!
The three great Limit Douluo had been known as the continent's Peak decades ago.
Now, they appeared one by one on the combat power ranking, their Ranks closely intertwined.
This made everyone look forward to it immensely.
They all speculated whether the two would engage in a fated duel spanning decades.
On Sea God Island.
Tang Chen gazed at his ranking and reward on the heavenly curtain, slowly sighing.
As early as when Qian Daoliu made the list, he had predicted that he would soon appear on the ranking.
He just didn't expect to be ranked fifteenth.
Tang Chen tightened his grip on the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, a trace of bloody Asura patterns flashing on the hammer body.
"Qian Daoliu, it's been decades. The grievances between us should finally be settled."
Just as Tang Chen's emotions were stirred, the bloody light on the heavenly curtain condensed again.
That vast voice once again resounded throughout heaven and earth.
[Qian Daoliu, the fifteenth-ranked Tang Chen has been listed. 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 erupted with unprecedented fervent Battle Intent!
For decades, he and Tang Chen had fought their entire lives.
From youth to old age, from Peak to calm.
They had never been able to determine a true victor.
Now, he had received the heavenly curtain reward, and his strength had greatly increased.
And Tang Chen had also received a Heaven-Defying gift; this was an excellent opportunity to decide a winner!
"Challenge!"
Qian Daoliu did not hesitate in the slightest, his voice booming like thunder.
It spread across the entire Douluo Continent through the heavenly curtain.
"Tang Chen, the grievances of decades shall be settled today!"
"I want to see whether your Clear Sky Hammer is harder, or my Angel God Power is stronger!"
Above the heavenly curtain.
Bloody light flickered, seemingly responding to Qian Daoliu's challenge.
At the same time!
Tang Chen on Sea God Island heard Qian Daoliu's response, and a raging fire also ignited in his eyes.
A majestic Battle Intent soared into the sky.
"Good! Qian Daoliu, I've waited for this day for too long!"
"Today's battle will surely decide life and death!"
"Boom!"
Two bloody beams of light shot down from the heavenly curtain, one landing on the Spirit Hall Consecrated Hall, enveloping Qian Daoliu.
The other landed on Sea God Mountain on Sea God Island, enveloping Tang Chen.
Amidst the flickering light.
The two figures instantly vanished from their original spots.
When they reappeared, they were already in a vast and boundless bloody space.
This was the exclusive battlefield of the Endless Arena!
This battlefield was vast and boundless, with a dark red sky and cracked bloody rocks on the ground.
The air was filled with a dense murderous Qi, as if capable of igniting the deepest battle desires within people.
All living beings on the Douluo Continent.
Whether human Soul Masters or Soul Beasts, all stopped what they were doing, their eyes fixed on the heavenly curtain.
They knew that an ultimate showdown, destined to be recorded in the continent's history.
Was about to begin!
"It's Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu! The fated battle of the two great Limit Douluo!"
"It's been decades; we finally get to see them fight again! So exciting!"
"I bet Tang Chen wins! Once the Clear Sky Hammer's Ring Explosion is unleashed, who can stop it?"
"I'm rooting for Qian Daoliu! Angel God Power's sacred purification counters Tang Chen, so he has a greater chance of winning!"
Inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong stood by the window, gazing at the bloody battlefield on the heavenly curtain, complex light flickering in her eyes.
A cold smile played on her lips as she secretly calculated, "Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, you two had best both suffer heavy losses, so I can reap the benefits."
Big Dipper Academy.
Lu Xiao also watched the heavenly curtain with great interest.
Both Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen had received heavenly curtain rewards, and their strengths had made qualitative leaps.
The outcome of this battle was truly hard to predict.
"Two great Limit Douluo, coupled with the blessings of Heaven-Defying rewards, this battle is bound to be incredibly exciting."
...Above the bloody battlefield.
Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen stood facing each other from a distance.
Behind Qian Daoliu, a Seraphim phantom unfolded, its golden wings emitting sacred light, and dense Angel God Power swirled around him.
He held an Angelic Sacred Sword condensed from the power of light, appearing like a Divinity descended upon the mortal world.
Tang Chen, on the other hand, held the Clear Sky Hammer, its body as black as ink.
It was inscribed with intricate Asura patterns, with faint bloody light flowing within.
"Qian Daoliu, it's been decades, and your Angel God Power has indeed improved a lot."
Tang Chen spoke first, his voice booming like a bell, carrying an Aura that looked down upon the world.
"Tang Chen, you're not bad either."
Qian Daoliu responded indifferently, his golden gaze sharp as a knife.
"Having fused with Asura God Power, your Physical Body is even comparable to a demigod. It seems you haven't been idle these past decades."
"More talk is useless."
"Today's battle is only to determine victory, not life or death!"
Tang Chen raised the Clear Sky Hammer, Soul Power surging on its body.
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