Chapter 153 First Place on the Battle Power Ranking.
Regarding Lu Xiao's strength!
No matter how much everyone speculated, they all felt it was unbelievable.
One hundred level soul power, battle power surpassing a second-level god?
Perhaps even approaching or reaching a first-level god?
This completely overturned the basic understanding of the soul master system!
Countless gazes, filled with astonishment, shock, inquiry, and disbelief, once again turned towards Beidou Academy.
Star Dou Great Forest, by the Lake of Life.
The heavily injured Di Tian, under the combined healing of Gu Yuena and Bi Ji, had his aura slightly stabilized.
He also saw the Storm Dragon King's ranking and more keenly sensed the "missing" element.
"Master!"
Di Tian's weak mental fluctuations were filled with confusion, "Lu Xiao, what exactly is he…"
Gu Yuena's beautiful face now revealed deep thought and solemnity.
Her purple eyes gazed in the direction of Beidou Academy, as if trying to pierce through space and see the true nature of that person.
"There's a very strange feeling about him!"
Gu Yuena murmured to herself.
"When I went to ask for the soul bone last time, I sensed that his power didn't seem to belong entirely to this world, or rather, the way he used his power transcended the conventional framework."
"The Sky Curtain's assessment might be based on some kind of 'comprehensive combat power' that we can't understand, including the trump cards he possesses."
As a avatar of the Dragon God, her perception of power far surpasses that of ordinary people.
She vaguely felt that Lu Xiao's strength might not be a simple combination of soul power level and skill power.
Rather, it was something more fundamental.
Beidou Academy.
Lu Xiao, who was in the spotlight, was also thinking rapidly.
"The third place is the Storm Dragon King!"
Lu Xiao pondered to himself.
"The Sky Curtain hasn't shown my name yet. It seems that it's not assessing my apparent level 100 soul power."
"But rather, it's taking into account the power I briefly used under the 'system's blessing' when I dealt with the Silver Dragon King, as well as other potential resources I might possess?"
He recalled when Gu Yuena came to ask for the Ice and Fire Dragon King's soul bone.
To be on the safe side, he had indeed used some methods that exceeded his current soul power level.
Although it was only for a moment, it was perhaps captured and recorded by the celestial canopy.
"Overall combat strength, huh? Interesting."
A barely perceptible smile curved Lu Xiao's lips.
It seems his ranking is truly shocking to many.
Just as the entire continent was gripped by speculation and shock due to Lu Xiao's "absence," the vast voice of the celestial canopy resounded once more.
[Li Bai! Do you wish to apply to open the 'Endless Arena' and challenge the third-ranked Storm Dragon King?]
As the voice faded, the spectators, still reeling from witnessing Di Tian's crushing defeat, instantly turned their attention back to Beidou Academy.
The Storm Dragon King was the guardian beast of Beidou Academy.
Would Li Bai challenge him?
Li Bai, still pale and exhausted from his battle with Di Tian, declared firmly,
"I refuse!"
The heavens seemed to accept this response, the crimson light rippled slightly.
"Boom boom boom!"
With Li Bai's refusal, the heavens flashed violently once more.
Above the heavens, the vortex in the center reached its maximum rotation speed!
At the center of the vortex, a point of pure silver light suddenly shone!
This silver light wasn't dazzling, yet it contained the most fundamental rules and power of water, fire, wind, earth, light, darkness, space… all the elements!
The silver light slowly condensed, ultimately transforming into a noble, mysterious mark, carrying the supreme majesty of the dragon race.
Ranking information then appeared.
[Power Ranking, Second Place]
[Name: Gu Yuena (Silver Dragon King)]
[Affiliation: Star Dou Great Forest]
[Spirit Type: Soul Beast (Dragon God Avatar)]
[Power Evaluation: A benevolent avatar of the Dragon God, the embodiment of elemental control. Perfectly inherits the Dragon God's authority over the seven basic elements: water, fire, earth, wind, light, darkness, and space. Her injuries have largely healed, and she wields the super artifact 'Silver Dragon Spear,' which greatly amplifies her elemental control and offensive capabilities. Her strength is now infinitely close to the God King realm.]
[Reward: A new elemental prototype, significantly improved elemental control and fusion, enhanced compatibility with the Silver Dragon Spear, and 20% Golden Dragon King bloodline (to be distributed).]
Second place, Gu Yuena!
Silver Dragon King!
Injured and healed, wielding a super artifact.
Strength… infinitely close to the God King!
Although I was somewhat prepared, when this evaluation was laid bare before my eyes…
Throughout the entire Douluo Continent, especially among human soul masters, a bone-chilling cold and an oppressive atmosphere still lingered!
A God-King!
Based on the information previously revealed by the Heavenly Curtain, most people understood that a God-King was the legendary supreme ruler of the God Realm, controlling its central core.
An existence above all first-level gods!
Even if she was only "infinitely close," Gu Yuena possessed the power to destroy everything.
Enough to easily wipe out any empire or sect on the continent!
Inside the Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong's face was deathly pale, the Pope's scepter in her hand almost crushed.
The Rakshasa Godhood she had pursued!
Before the Silver Dragon King's assessment of being "infinitely close to a God-King," it seemed so insignificant.
Qian Daoliu felt the inheritance of the Angelic Temple behind him become incredibly heavy.
The glory of his ancestors seemed unable to illuminate the desperate situation before him.
On Poseidon Island, Poseidon clung tightly to Tang Chen, her azure eyes filled with worry.
The Sea God was a first-level deity.
And the Silver Dragon King was infinitely close to a God-King…
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan… all the high-ranking members of human forces were now shrouded in a thick shadow.
The Soul Beast race possessed such a supreme being!
What would become of humanity's future?
In the core circle of the Star Dou Great Forest, a different scene unfolded.
Although Di Tian was severely injured, and the gloom brought by Li Bai hadn't dissipated, the Silver Dragon King's assessment of being "infinitely close to a God-King" still acted like a powerful stimulant, injecting a strong sense of confidence into the hearts of all the Soul Beasts!
"Congratulations, Master!"
The eyes of the Bear King, the Ten Thousand Demon King, and other ferocious beasts rekindled with fervor and awe, all prostrating themselves and growling towards Gu Yuena, expressing their submission and worship to their supreme ruler.
While continuing to heal Di Tian, Bi Ji's eyes also revealed excitement.
With their Master's strength restored, the Soul Beast race would have a true reliance.
In Di Tian's enormous dragon eyes, pain and despair were replaced by a light mixed with awe and hope.
The stronger the Lord, the brighter the future of the Soul Beast race.
Gu Yuena herself stood quietly on the surface of the Lake of Life, her long silver hair moving without wind.
She looked at her ranking and evaluation on the sky, her purple eyes calm and undisturbed, as if she had expected it.
Her gaze did not linger on the words "infinitely close to God King."
Instead, it passed over her own name and landed on the rightmost vortex, which was still empty, but destined to be engraved with a name.
"Lu Xiao..." she murmured the name.
A complex light flashed deep in her purple eyes.
There was doubt, inquiry, and solemnity.
There was even a trace of... a hidden fighting spirit that she herself did not notice.
"Lord, has Lu Xiao's strength truly reached the God King level?"
Di Tian's weak voice came.
Gu Yuena shook her head slightly: "No need to guess anymore, the answer will be revealed soon."
Her gaze deepened: "The Heavenly Canopy can assess my strength so accurately."
"It hasn't shown Lu Xiao yet, which can only be because, in its judgment logic, Lu Xiao's overall combat strength... is still above mine."
As soon as she said this, Di Tian and the surrounding ferocious beasts understood the meaning behind it.
The fervor and hope that had just risen were instantly replaced by a deeper chill and disbelief.
A human... how could that be?
Beidou Academy.
Sikong Zhen, Sun Wukong, and Li Bai also put away their relaxed expressions.
They looked solemnly at the ranking of the Silver Dragon King on the Heavenly Canopy.
"Infinitely close to the God King, good heavens, this dragon is so powerful?"
Sun Wukong scratched his head, his eyes flashing with golden light, eager to try.
But more than anything, he was solemn.
Li Bai took a swig of wine and smacked his lips. "Tsk, it seems she really showed a lot of leniency when she came for the soul bone last time!"
He recalled Gu Yuena's aura then, which was indeed much more restrained compared to the current assessment from the Heavenly Curtain.
The Storm Dragon King emitted a deep hum, its enormous dragon eyes revealing both recognition and a hint of competition.
Both were Dragon Kings!
It could sense the pure and powerful elemental essence emanating from Gu Yuena.
All eyes were once again focused on Lu Xiao.
Lu Xiao met everyone's gazes calmly.
He looked at Gu Yuena's ranking and understood.
"Infinitely close to a God King, plus the Silver Dragon Spear, she is indeed almost invincible in the Douluo Continent."
The smile on his lips deepened.
Number one on the combat power ranking?
The answer was about to be revealed.
The vast voice from the Heavenly Curtain, following the established challenge rules, rang out again.
[Storm Dragon King! Do you wish to apply to open the 'Endless Arena' and challenge the second-place Gu Yuena?] As the voice faded, countless gazes instantly shifted from Gu Yuena's name to the third-ranked ancient dragon king who controlled the celestial phenomena.
The Storm Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King!
One was the guardian beast of Beidou Academy, wielding the power of nature.
The other was the ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest, controlling the seven elemental powers.
If these two supreme soul beasts were to clash, the spectacle would undoubtedly surpass the battle between Di Tian and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
This was undoubtedly the ultimate showdown that all spectators dreamed of!
Deep within Beidou Academy, in that forbidden valley, an ancient tree of life, exceptionally tall and imposing, its branches flowing with starlight and natural spiritual energy, swayed gently.
At the very top of its crown, coiled a dragon shadow, its size shrunk countless times, yet still magnificent.
Its entire body was covered in cyan-gold scales, the edges of which flickered with tiny wind and thunder runes.
Its whiskers swayed, carrying wisps of lightning.
Its dragon eyes were deep and unfathomable, containing the power of heaven and earth, capable of surging winds, billowing clouds, and flashing lightning.
This was a miniature version of the Storm Dragon King.
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