This sound was not like thunder, but it was more vast and majestic than thunder, as if it were the heartbeat of the heavens, resounding directly in the depths of the soul of every living being.
Then, the whole world lit up.
A dazzling golden light, beyond description, descended from the highest point of the sky, instantly dispelling all shadows in the world.
Whether it was a bright place bathed in daylight or a dark corner entrenched in darkness, at this moment, everything was bathed in this sacred and vast golden light.
Above the sky, at some unknown time, it had transformed into an endless golden sea.
A huge golden scroll slowly emerged from the center of the golden sea and unfurled.
The scroll was so large that it blotted out the sky and the sun.
It was covered with mysterious and unfathomable golden divine script, each character containing the ultimate truth of heaven and earth, making all those who tried to peek into its mysteries feel dizzy.
In the Douluo Continent, no matter where you are or how high or low your cultivation level is, as long as you look up, you can clearly see this strange phenomenon that stretches across the sky.
Countless reclusive old monsters were alarmed and broke out of their secluded cultivation places, looking up at the sky in horror.
The powerful figures from all the major sects stopped what they were doing and stood frozen in place.
Farmers working in the fields and street vendors hawking their wares in the city all stopped what they were doing and stared blankly at this miracle.
At this moment, the entire continent fell into an eerie silence.
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Outside Jialing Pass, the main camp of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
Inside the command tent, the atmosphere was extremely enthusiastic.
"Hahaha! That's great! That's really great!"
Niu Gao, the patriarch of the Yu clan, was beaming. He downed the wine in his cup in one gulp and laughed loudly, "Those scum from the Spirit Hall must be crying for their parents right now! Let's see if they dare to be arrogant again!"
"That's right! Little Three is invincible under heaven!"
With his belly sticking out, Ma Hongjun said smugly, "Even that Angel Goddess Qian Renxue is no match for Third Brother! The destruction of the Spirit Hall is just around the corner!"
Everyone echoed their agreement, and laughter and cheers resounded throughout the camp.
In today's battle, Tang San displayed his divine power, using the power of the Sea God to directly defeat the Angel God Qian Renxue, causing the morale of the Spirit Empire's army to collapse, and the Heaven Dou Empire achieved an unprecedented and great victory.
This celebration banquet was held specifically for this purpose.
In the central seat of the tent, Tang San, still clad in his Sea God armor, stood beside him, the azure Sea God Trident radiating a faint divine power.
He listened to his companions' praise with a smile on his face, a hint of self-satisfaction in his eyes.
Defeating a god was enough to make him proud.
Not far from him, in a rather ordinary spot, sat a person.
Yu Xiaogang.
He stood stiffly, his face serious, holding a wine glass in one hand and gently stroking it with the other, displaying the demeanor of a profound and unfathomable master.
Hearing what everyone was saying, he slowly opened his mouth. His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
"While this victory is certainly cause for celebration, we must not become complacent."
"Although mistresses have become goddesses, they still have a long way to go."
The crowd immediately fell silent, nodding in agreement, their eyes filled with admiration.
Yu Xiaogang's lips curled up slightly, and a great sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart.
Look, this is the god I've nurtured!
The fate of the entire continent will be changed because of my theory!
Just then, a tremendous roar came, and then the entire camp was suddenly enveloped in a golden light.
"What's going on?!"
Dai Mubai was so startled that he stood up.
Everyone inside the tent was startled and rushed out.
They looked up and were instantly awestruck by the sight in the sky.
The enormous golden scroll, which blotted out the sky, exuded a powerful aura that made their very souls tremble.
"What...what exactly is this thing?"
Even Tang San, who had already become a god, felt deeply shocked and bewildered at this moment.
He could sense that the power contained within the golden scroll far exceeded his comprehension, even surpassing the realm of gods!
A deathly silence fell over the crowd, overwhelmed by the divine power, and no one dared to utter a word.
Only Yu Xiaogang, after a brief moment of shock, had a surge of fervor in his eyes.
He adjusted his glasses and said in a deep voice, "Don't panic!"
"The mistress has just defeated the angel, and a strange phenomenon has appeared in the sky. This is an auspicious sign!"
"It is Heaven celebrating our victory!"
His words were filled with confidence.
Upon hearing this, everyone agreed that it made sense, and their fear subsided somewhat.
Just then, golden light flowed across the huge golden scroll, and a line of powerful and ancient characters slowly emerged.
[Douluo Continent Power Ranking!]
[The Heavenly Ranking includes the twenty strongest individuals on the mainland!]
All those who make the list will receive a Heavenly Reward! The higher the ranking, the richer the reward!
The three simple lines of text were like three thunderclaps, exploding in everyone's hearts.
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Jialing Pass Tower.
In stark contrast to the jubilation at the Tiandou camp, a sense of despair and deathly silence permeated the area.
The city walls were littered with severed limbs and blood, which stained the ancient bricks a dark red.
The surviving soldiers of the Martial Soul Empire were all numb, their eyes devoid of any light.
At the highest point of the city gate tower, a stunningly beautiful figure stood by the railing.
Qian Renxue's once pure and noble face was now etched with paleness and exhaustion.
She lost today's battle.
They were defeated by the man who possessed the power of the sea god and whose destiny was tied to the entire continent.
It seems that the Spirit Hall is truly coming to an end.
Qian Renxue's gaze passed over the battlefield strewn with corpses and looked towards the distant Tianshan Mountains.
A tenderness that no one could understand surfaced in her cool eyes.
"My husband..."
She murmured to herself.
"I hope you... have already seen my letter."
"Forget me, find a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains, marry a gentle and virtuous wife, and live out the rest of your life in peace and tranquility."
"Promise me you won't come looking for me, you really... won't."
A single, glistening tear slid down her fair cheek, landing on the cold city bricks and shattering into a shimmering fragment.
Just then, golden light shone brightly, and a strange phenomenon appeared in the sky.
Qian Renxue raised her tired eyes and saw the golden scroll that stretched across the sky.
Her heart remained completely unmoved.
Auspicious omens descending from the heavens? Or a decree from the divine realm?
It doesn't matter anymore.
Everything seems to have come to an end.
However, when those ancient characters came into view, her lifeless golden pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly.
Douluo Continent's Top Strength Ranking?
Includes the top 20?
What... is this?
Qian Renxue's breath hitched slightly.
She is the goddess of angels, and her divine power is strong enough to cover thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.
However, when she tried to extend her vast golden divine sense toward the giant scroll in the sky, it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, without stirring up the slightest ripple.
That giant golden scroll seemed to exist in another dimension; it could be seen and felt, but it could not be touched.
(End of chapter)