[Golden Crocodile Douluo!]
[Status: Second Elder of the Spirit Hall, of extremely high seniority! Lifelong loyalty to the Spirit Hall and the Angelic Qian Family!]
[Martial Soul: Top-tier Beast Martial Soul, Golden Crocodile King!]
[Soul Power Level: Level 98, Power Attack Type Title Douluo!]
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The list was released at another camp outside Jialing Pass.
This is the gathering place of the Haotian Sect.
As a powerful force on the side of the Heaven Dou Empire, they were also invited to come and jointly attack the Spirit Empire.
Tang Hao sat on a boulder, wiping the Haotian Hammer in his hand with a coarse cloth. When he saw the name on the list of successful candidates, his movements paused slightly.
He raised his head and looked at the list of successful candidates, a hint of surprise flashing in his cloudy eyes.
"I never expected that this old crocodile would only be ranked fifteenth."
Tang Hao's voice was deep and powerful.
He was no stranger to the Golden Crocodile Douluo.
That was an old monster, whose strength was unfathomable.
Tang Hao figured that if he didn't use the Great Sumeru Hammer, the ultimate secret technique of the Haotian Sect, his chances of winning against him would not be very high.
Such a strong person is only ranked fifteenth?
What terrifying existence must exist above him?
...
On the city tower of Jialing Pass, the wind howled, blowing the skirts of two stunningly beautiful women.
Qian Renxue wore a magnificent golden divine armor that outlined her breathtaking curves, and her pair of straight and slender jade legs were made even more alluring by the slit in her battle skirt.
Beside her, Ye Lingling wore an elegant white dress, her temperament as cool and aloof as the moon, serene and graceful.
Her figure was equally slender, but unlike Qian Renxue's sacred and domineering aura, she was more like a secluded orchid in a valley, quietly blooming.
The brilliance of the list of successful candidates shone on their faces and in the eyes of countless people below the city gate.
"Congratulations, Senior Golden Crocodile, on this fortunate opportunity."
Qian Renxue turned her head and spoke calmly to a burly old man beside her.
Golden Crocodile Douluo was so excited that his face turned red. He knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Qian Renxue, and his voice trembled slightly with excitement.
"This old servant swears to protect the Angel with his life! To protect the Spirit Hall!"
He has been loyal to the Angels of the Thousand Families all his life, and now he is even more devoted to them.
Qian Renxue nodded slightly, her gaze returning to the Golden List in the Sky.
At this moment, the reward for the fifteenth place on the gold list has been fully revealed, and its dazzling light almost dyes the entire sky gold.
[Douluo Power Ranking, 15th place: Golden Crocodile Douluo!]
[Reward 1: A drop of diluted Phoenix Blood!]
[Reward 2: Defensive Artifact - The Unbreakable Shield!]
The release of the rankings caused an uproar throughout the entire Douluo Continent.
"Phoenix blood? Is it the blood of the legendary mythical beast, the phoenix?"
"Adding a hundred years to one's lifespan! My God, this is practically defying the heavens and changing one's fate!"
"On the Douluo Continent, even a Title Douluo's lifespan is only a little over a hundred years. This drop of blood is equivalent to having an extra life!"
"Not only that, it can also restore the body to its peak condition and greatly enhance soul power!"
Greed and desire gleamed in the eyes of countless people.
Lifespan!
This is something that all Soul Masters, and even mortals, dream of. No matter how high your cultivation or how great your power, before the great power of time, you will eventually turn into a handful of dust.
And now, the Heavenly Golden List has actually bestowed a treasure that can increase lifespan!
This reward is enough to drive anyone crazy.
...
On the other side, the atmosphere in the Heavenly Dou Empire's camp was rather heavy.
"Grandpa Jian... he's gone."
Ning Rongrong's eyes were slightly red as she spoke softly to Tang San.
He said he was going to find his own way of the sword, and that we didn't need to wait for him.
Tang San nodded with a calm expression, but a hint of displeasure flashed deep in his eyes.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin is a top combatant on the side of the Heaven Dou Empire. Apart from him and his father Tang Hao, almost no one can rival him.
His departure is undoubtedly a huge loss for the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Oh shit!"
Ma Hongjun, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath, his face full of resentment.
"That old guy took the Senzu Beans! Now the Golden List has given that old crocodile from the Spirit Hall something even better! Why should we!"
He had long considered the magic bean as his own, and had even planned how to use it to cure the defects in his martial soul. In the end, all his efforts came to naught, and he was filled with resentment.
At this moment, the Shrek members also saw the rewards on the gold list, and they all gasped in astonishment.
"Phoenix blood…could it really be the blood of a phoenix?" Oscar murmured to himself.
Dai Mubai's severed arm wound was still throbbing, and he looked at the list of successful candidates with a complex expression in his eyes.
"Adding a hundred years to one's lifespan, returning to one's peak condition, enhancing soul power... this is simply a divine artifact!"
Ma Hongjun's eyes turned red, and his breathing became heavy.
His martial soul, the Evil Fire Phoenix, is already related to the word "phoenix." If he could obtain this drop of phoenix blood, what kind of transformation would it bring?
The evil fire within him may be completely purified, and his martial soul will undergo an epic evolution!
Even Yu Xiaogang, who is known for his wisdom, could not remain calm at this moment.
He was over fifty years old, his soul power was weak, and there was no possibility of him making any further progress in this life.
But if one possesses this drop of phoenix blood...
Not only can it prolong life, but it may even break free from constraints and return you to your peak!
The temptation is too great.
In an instant, everyone in the tent turned their attention to Tang San.
This phoenix blood is a priceless treasure coveted by everyone.
We have to take it!
Tang San took a deep breath, and the displeasure in his eyes slowly faded, replaced by a cold and resolute expression.
With Sword Douluo's departure and Golden Crocodile Douluo's strengthening, the situation became increasingly unfavorable for them.
We can't wait any longer.
"Pass on my orders!"
Tang San's voice was not loud.
"All troops assemble and launch a general offensive against Jialing Pass immediately!"
...
Jialing Pass Tower.
With a flash of golden light, a drop of crystal-clear blood, seemingly containing a ball of flame, and an ancient and heavy golden shield appeared out of thin air in front of Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Senior Golden Crocodile, please take it."
Qian Renxue's tone was very calm.
Without the slightest hesitation, Golden Crocodile Douluo opened his mouth and swallowed the drop of diluted phoenix blood.
Qian Renxue watched quietly, and couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both emotion and reflection).
"As expected of the reward for the Golden List, it is indeed a good thing."
However, she only expressed her feelings.
She is already an angel goddess with a lifespan of almost eternity, so the phoenix blood has little significance for her.
She glanced casually at Ye Lingling beside her, only to find that the other's face was as calm as still water, as if the treasure that had driven the entire continent mad was no different from a pebble on the roadside in her eyes.
"Lingling, this is a priceless treasure that can add a hundred years to your lifespan. Aren't you tempted?"
Qian Renxue asked with great interest.
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling turned her cool gaze to Qian Renxue and gently shook her head.
"If I cannot become a god, what difference does living another hundred years make compared to being where I am now?"
Her voice was soft, yet it carried a detached indifference that suggested she had seen through the ways of the world.
Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, then smiled.
Yes, if you don't become a god, you'll remain an ant.
(End of chapter)