Chapter 152 The Storm Dragon King Appears.
The sound of the heavens brought this divine duel, arguably the most exciting, intense, and highest-level since the start of the war, to a close.
The entire Douluo Continent fell into a long, profound silence.
All spectators, humans and spirit beasts alike, were still immersed in the unparalleled shock and fear brought by that final sword strike—"Poetry Sword Absolute."
After a long while, the human world erupted in earth-shattering cheers and jubilation!
The sound waves soared to the heavens!
"Senior Li Bai has won!!"
"Poetry Sword Absolute! It's terrifying! That's a sword technique only a god could wield!"
"We humans have defeated the supreme being of the land spirit beasts!"
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin bowed deeply in the direction where Li Bai had disappeared.
That sword strike, "Poetry Sword Absolute," had pointed him to the ultimate direction of the sword path.
Though he could not reach it, his heart yearned for it!
Inside the Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu were speechless, filled only with deep awe and powerlessness.
Li Bai's power had completely surpassed their reach and even imagination.
The core of the Star Dou Great Forest was deathly silent.
Bi Ji rushed towards the dying Di Tian, who had been sent back by the golden light.
Emerald light relentlessly poured down.
The Xiong Jun, the Ten Thousand Demon King, and other ferocious beasts stood frozen, their eyes filled with fear and bewilderment.
Their invincible king had been defeated.
And defeated so tragically.
Di Tian's enormous dragon eyes were half-open, all their former majesty and arrogance gone.
Only deep exhaustion remained, and… a trace of indescribable frustration and loss.
Defeated by Li Bai, defeated by a human soul master, was unprecedented.
The space rippled slightly.
A stunningly beautiful silver figure silently appeared on the lakeside.
It was the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yue Na.
Her arrival did not cause much of a commotion.
All the ferocious beasts bowed their heads in awe.
Bi Ji's healing light also paused slightly.
Gu Yuena walked to Di Tian's enormous head, extending her slender hand to gently press on the crack on his forehead.
A wisp of pure, incomparably refined silver energy, seemingly containing the very essence of all things, flowed in, working in conjunction with Bi Ji's healing.
The stubborn Azure Lotus Sword Intent at Di Tian's wound finally began to slowly dissolve, and the trend of his dragon body cracking was halted.
"My lord..."
Di Tian emitted a weak spiritual fluctuation, filled with shame.
"No need for further explanation, this is not your fault."
Gu Yuena's voice was cold and calm.
Her purple eyes gazed in the direction of Beidou Academy, carrying a hint of inquiry and solemnity.
"That Li Bai, his power is very peculiar."
"It's not just the use of soul power, but also contains a unique 'artistic conception,' a path that perfectly blends wine and sword, and uses this to leverage the power of heaven and earth."
"I have never seen such an existence before."
She paused, then continued, "Especially his second martial soul, that wine gourd... it can perfectly fuse nine completely different, even contradictory, soul skill effects, producing a qualitative change!"
"The power involved is far beyond what a simple martial soul mutation can explain."
"This human, and the Beidou Academy behind him, hides far more secrets than we imagined."
A trace of lingering fear and realization flashed in Di Tian's enormous dragon eyes.
"Indeed, right after he drank that nine-colored wine, his strength, speed, sword intent, and even his control over this space all underwent a qualitative leap."
"Each amplification was just right, stacking together to produce an incredible effect... I was careless, and indeed, I am inferior..."
Admitting inferiority to his opponent was painful for the proud Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King.
But it was also the beginning of facing reality.
In the core area of the Soul Beast Clan, the atmosphere was heavy and complex.
Meanwhile, at Beidou Academy.
"Hahaha, Li Bai, well done! That 'Poetry Sword Absolute' sword strike made my hands itch!"
Sun Wukong had already initially fused with his second martial soul, and his aura was even more refined and fierce.
A flash of lightning appeared around Sikong Zhen, and he nodded to Li Bai, saying in a deep voice, "Very impressive."
His words were concise, but his eyes burned with an even stronger competitive flame.
Li Bai's victory showed him the vast world beyond level ninety-nine.
Lu Xiao smiled and handed him a cup of tea that had been brewed sometime earlier.
"You've worked hard. Di Tian is indeed a formidable opponent. His Dragon God Claw has reached a certain level of prowess. It's not easy for you to defeat him."
Li Bai took the teacup and drank it all in one gulp. He let out a long sigh.
The drunkenness and pallor on his face had faded considerably, and he regained his lazy yet sharp demeanor.
He waved his hand, unusually refraining from boasting: "Di Tian's strength is indeed formidable. If it weren't for the miraculous effect of the Wine Immortal Gourd's 'Nine Brewings Returning to Origin,' which instantly restored my full strength and maximized all my abilities," "winning against him would have been a long and arduous battle, with the outcome still uncertain."
He didn't deny that his victory involved some trickery and reliance on the special abilities of his second martial soul.
Lu Xiao nodded, his gaze distant: "Taking shortcuts is also part of strength. Your ability to utilize your twin martial souls so seamlessly and mutually reinforcingly is your true path."
"After this battle, you and Di Tian should both reach new heights."
Just then!
"Boom!"
A sudden change occurred in the sky!
The crimson light, which had subsided slightly after the battle between Li Bai and Di Tian, began to surge violently again!
They knew that the long-awaited final moment had finally arrived!
The top three on the battle power ranking—the true pinnacle of existence on the Douluo Continent—their names, their reputations, their inconceivable strength—were about to be revealed to all the people of the continent! At the center of the blood sea in the sky, three enormous vortexes began to slowly form.
The colors of the vortexes gradually became distinct, their auras also completely different.
The three vortexes slowly rotated, brewing their final, supreme names.
Suddenly!
The leftmost vortex, after reaching its peak, erupted with a dazzling brilliance!
It contained the howling wind, the booming thunder, the nourishing rain, the flashing lightning… a manifestation of all celestial phenomena and natural elements!
"Storm Dragon King!"
This name simultaneously surfaced in the minds of countless spectators.
Sure enough!
Blood-red light condensed, transforming into an incomparably majestic dragon-shaped rune, finally settling into its final form.
[Power Ranking, Third Place]
[Name: Storm Dragon King]
[Affiliation: Beidou Academy]
[Spirit Type: Divine Beast (Ancient Dragon King)]
[Power Evaluation: An ancient dragon king who wields the power of celestial phenomena, a manifestation of the laws of nature. He can perfectly control all natural elements such as wind, thunder, rain, and lightning, and use these as the basis for countless meteorological attacks. In his normal state, he possesses the peak power of a second-level deity; when unleashing his full power, he can briefly draw upon the power of heaven and earth, his might approaching that of a first-level deity. Overall evaluation: The embodiment of nature, the master of celestial phenomena, his power is magnificent and boundless, difficult to rival.]
[Reward: Significantly increased control over the power of nature, enhanced elemental fusion ability, acquisition of the super divine skill: Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Pull, with the lifespan increased by 100,000 years. (Reward pending distribution)]
The Storm Dragon King's inclusion on the list!
Although it still caused a stir, it didn't bring much surprise.
After all, the reputation of this guardian beast of Beidou Academy had already spread throughout the continent due to the previous rankings and the existence of Li Bai and others.
Peak level two god, with an explosive power comparable to a level one god.
Such an evaluation was worthy of its mystery and power.
However, when the Storm Dragon King's name appeared at number three, a question that had been temporarily obscured by the fierce battle but had always lingered in the minds of many top experts reappeared like wildfire.
And it became even sharper and more perplexing.
Where was Lu Xiao?
The mysterious dean of Beidou Academy, the one who ranked first on the Soul Master Power Ranking, surpassing Li Bai, why was he still nowhere to be seen even after the announcement of the third place on the combat power ranking?
It should be noted that the previous Soul Master Power Ranking, although emphasizing potential, talent, and comprehensive ability...
To rank first, his combat strength absolutely couldn't be weak!
At the very least, he should be on par with Li Bai, Di Tian, and others.
Perhaps even stronger, to have the right to surpass them.
But what about now?
Fourth on the combat strength list is Li Bai, fifth is Di Tian, third is the Storm Dragon King… and what about Lu Xiao, who just broke through level 100?
He couldn't possibly be below the combat strength rankings, could he? That's absolutely impossible!
Therefore, only two explanations remain, each enough to make everyone in the know's hearts pound and their breathing quicken.
The first is that Lu Xiao has perished.
Therefore, the Heavenly Screen can no longer collect his combat strength information, but this possibility is extremely slim!
Given the unfathomable depths displayed by the Beidou Academy, how could he have perished silently?
The second, and only reasonable explanation, is even more unbelievable.
Lu Xiao, this human Soul Master whose soul power level has just broken through level 100, his true combat strength… surpasses that of the Storm Dragon King, a peak level 2 god in his normal state, whose explosive power is comparable to a level 1 god!
Therefore, his ranking is still ahead of the Storm Dragon King!
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