\Chapter 152: Storm Dragon King Appears
The voice of the heavenly curtain brought an end to what could be called the most spectacular, intense, and highest-level Divine Rank duel since the war began.
The entire Douluo Continent.
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Fell into a long, extreme silence.
All spectators, whether human or Soul Beast,
Were still immersed in the unparalleled shock and fear brought by that final sword strike — the "Poem Sword Absolute."
After a long while.
The human World erupted in earth-shattering cheers and ecstasy!
The sound waves shot straight to the sky!
"Senior Li Bai won!!"
"Poem Sword Absolute! It's too terrifying! That must be a sword technique only a God can perform!"
"We humans... won against the Dominator of land Soul Beasts!"
...Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin bowed deeply in the direction where Li Bai had disappeared.
That sword strike, "Poem Sword Absolute," had shown him the ultimate direction of the Sword Dao.
Though he could not reach it, his heart yearned for it!
Inside Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu were speechless, only profound reverence and powerlessness remained.
Li Bai's power had completely exceeded their reach and even imagination.
Star Dou Great Forest, Core Area.
A deathly silence.
Bi Ji rushed immediately to Di Tian, who had been sent back by the golden light and was on his last breath.
Emerald light poured down desperately.
Xiong Jun, Myriad Demon King, and other Ferocious beasts stood stunned, their eyes filled with fear and bewilderment.
Their invincible King had lost.
And it was such a tragic defeat.
Di Tian's enormous Dragon eyes were half-open, half-closed, all traces of his former majesty and pride gone.
Only deep exhaustion remained, and... a hint of indescribable frustration and loss.
To be defeated by Li Bai, by a human Soul Master, was unprecedented.
Space rippled slightly.
A stunning silver figure appeared silently by the lake.
It was Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena.
Her arrival did not cause much commotion.
All Ferocious beasts bowed their heads in reverence.
Bi Ji's healing light also paused slightly.
Gu Yuena walked to Di Tian's massive head, extended her slender jade hand, and gently pressed it on the crack on his forehead.
A wisp of incomparably pure silver energy, as if containing the Origin of all things, was injected, complementing Bi Ji's healing.
The stubborn Green Lotus Sword Intent at Di Tian's wound finally began to slowly melt, and the tendency for his Dragon body to collapse was stopped.
"My Lord..."
Di Tian emitted a weak Spiritual fluctuation, filled with shame.
"No need to say more, this is not your fault."
Gu Yuena's voice was cold and calm.
Her purple eyes looked towards Big Dipper Academy, with a hint of inquiry and solemnity.
"That Li Bai, his power is very peculiar."
"It's not just the use of Soul Power; it also contains a unique 'Concept,' a Dao that perfectly fuses wine and sword, and uses this to leverage the power of heaven and earth."
"I have never seen such an existence."
She paused, then continued: "Especially his second Martial Soul, that wine gourd... it can perfectly fuse the effects of nine completely different, even conflicting, Martial Soul Abilities, producing a qualitative change!"
"The power involved in this cannot be explained by simple Martial Soul mutation."
"This human, and Big Dipper Academy behind him, hide far more secrets than we imagined."
In Di Tian's massive Dragon eyes, a trace of lingering fear and realization flashed.
"Indeed, after he drank that nine-colored wine, his power, speed, Sword Intent, and even his control over this space underwent a qualitative leap."
"Every enhancement was just right, stacking upon each other, producing an inconceivable effect... I was careless, and indeed inferior..."
Admitting inferiority to an opponent!
It was painful for the proud Golden Eyed Black Dragon King.
But it was also the beginning of facing reality.
The atmosphere in the Core Area of the Soul Beast Clan was heavy and complex.
Meanwhile, Big Dipper Academy.
"Hahaha, Li Bai, well done! That sword strike, 'Poem Sword Absolute,' made my old Sun's hands itch!"
Monkey King had already initially fused with his second Martial Soul, and his aura was even more condensed and fierce.
Sikong Zhen, with a flash of lightning around him, nodded to Li Bai and said in a deep voice, "Very powerful."
Concise, yet the competitive flame in his eyes burned even brighter.
Li Bai's victory showed him an even vaster World beyond Rank ninety-nine.
Lu Xiao smiled and handed over a cup of clear tea, brewed at some unknown time.
"You've worked hard. Di Tian is indeed a good opponent. His Dragon God Claw has reached a certain level of mastery. It's not easy for you to defeat him."
Li Bai took the teacup and drank it all.
He let out a long breath.
The drunkenness and paleness on his face faded considerably, restoring his usual lazy yet sharp demeanor.
He waved his hand, uncharacteristically not boasting: "Di Tian's strength is indeed very strong. If not for the miraculous effect of the wine immortal gourd's 'Nine Brews Returning to Origin,' which instantly restored me to full status and sublimated all my abilities to the extreme."
"To defeat him, I would probably have to fight until my oil ran out, and the outcome would still be uncertain."
He did not shy away from admitting that his victory involved some cleverness and reliance on the special abilities of his second Martial Soul.
Lu Xiao nodded, his gaze distant: "Cleverness is also part of strength. The fact that you can use twin spirits to such a natural and complementary degree is inherently your Dao."
"After this battle, both you and Di Tian should be able to advance to a higher level."
Just then!
"Boom!"
Above the heavenly curtain, a sudden change occurred!
The bloody light, which had somewhat calmed down after the battle between Li Bai and Di Tian, began to surge violently!
They knew that the long-awaited final moment had finally arrived!
The final top three on the combat power ranking.
The truly top existences standing on the Douluo Continent.
Their names, their evaluations, and their inconceivable strength.
Were about to be completely revealed before all beings on the continent!
In the center of the heavenly curtain's sea of blood.
Three enormous whirlpools slowly began to form.
The colors of the whirlpools gradually became distinct, and their auras were completely different.
The three whirlpools slowly rotated, brewing the ultimate Supreme names.
Suddenly!
The leftmost whirlpool, after brewing to its extreme, burst forth with dazzling brilliance!
Containing the roar of the wind, the rumble of thunder, the nourishment of rain, the flash of lightning... the manifestation of various celestial phenomena and natural elements!
"Storm Dragon King!"
This name simultaneously appeared in the hearts of countless spectators.
Indeed!
The blood-red light condensed, transforming into majestic Dragon-shaped runes, finally settling.
[Combat Power Ranking, Third Place]
[Name: Storm Dragon King]
[Affiliation: Big Dipper Academy]
[Creature Type: Divine Beast (Ancient Dragon King)]
[Combat Power Evaluation: An Ancient Dragon King who wields the authority over celestial phenomena, a materialized existence of natural Law. Can perfectly control all natural elements such as wind, thunder, rain, and lightning, and derive thousands of atmospheric attacks from them. Normally possesses Second-Level Deity Peak combat power, and when fully unleashed, can briefly invoke the power of heaven and earth, its might directly approaching a First-rank Deity. Comprehensive evaluation: Incarnation of nature, Dominator of celestial phenomena, its power is grand and vast, difficult to contend with.]
[Reward: Greatly increased control over natural authority, enhanced elemental Fusion ability, obtained Super Divine Skill: Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Attraction, lifespan increased by 100,000 years. (Reward pending issuance)]
The Storm Dragon King's appearance on the ranking!
Although it still caused gasps of admiration, it didn't come as too much of a surprise.
After all, the reputation of this guardian Divine Beast of Big Dipper Academy had already spread throughout the continent with the previous rankings and the existence of Li Bai and others.
Second-Level Deity Peak, with the ability to erupt comparable to a First-rank Deity.
Such an evaluation matched its mystery and power.
However, when the Storm Dragon King's name hung high at third place,
A question that had been temporarily overshadowed by the intense battle but had always lingered in the minds of many top powerhouses!
Once again grew wildly like weeds.
And it became even sharper, even more perplexing.
What about Lu Xiao?
That mysterious dean of Big Dipper Academy, that existence who ranked first on the soul master strongest ranking, surpassing Li Bai.
Why was he still nowhere to be seen even after the third place on the combat power ranking was announced?
One must know that although the previous soul master strongest ranking focused on potential, talent, and comprehensive ability,
To be ranked first, his combat power could absolutely not be weak!
At the very least, he should be on par with Li Bai, Di Tian, and others.
Or even stronger, to be qualified to surpass them.
But now?
Li Bai is fourth on the combat power ranking, Di Tian is fifth, and the Storm Dragon King is third... What about Lu Xiao, who just broke through Rank one hundred?
There's no way he wouldn't even make it onto the combat power ranking, right? This
Absolutely impossible!
Then, only two explanations remain, each enough to make the hearts of all who knew pound and their breathing quicken.
The first is that Lu Xiao has fallen.
Therefore, the heavenly curtain can no longer record his combat power information, but this possibility is minuscule!
With the unfathomable depth shown by Big Dipper Academy, how could he fall silently?
The second, and only reasonable explanation, is even more incredible.
Lu Xiao, this human Soul Master whose Soul Power Rank just broke through one hundred, his true combat power... surpasses the Storm Dragon King, who is normally at the Peak of a Second-Level Deity and can erupt comparable to a First-rank Deity!
Therefore, his ranking is still above the Storm Dragon King!
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