Chapter 144 New Ranking Upgrade? Top Forces Can Now Participate!
Above the sky.
The new golden lettering exploded like thunder, each word resounding with power.
The entire plane trembled, and countless beings stirred up a frenzy once more:
"The Ultimate King of Glory Peak Tournament? Gathering top experts from all major forces!"
"We would never have known that Chang'an was hosting such a grand competition if it weren't for the Heavenly Curtain!"
"Great! The entire match will be broadcast live from the sky, showing the battle situation in real time. This is going to be a good show!"
"It's truly an incredible honor for us insignificant people to witness the clash of the world's top experts!"
"Hehe, I guarantee it will be just as exciting as the 'All-Continent Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies' held once every five years!"
"Bah! The Soul Master Academy Tournament is just a bunch of juniors playing around. How can it compare to a peak competition for such strong individuals? The difference in excitement is like heaven and earth!"
"Yes, yes, and there are even heaven-sent rewards! You get them just for participating and winning, regardless of your ranking. The rewards are even tailor-made for you. It's an incredible opportunity!"
In an instant, the excitement and anticipation in the hearts of all living beings surged like a tidal wave.
The same applies to all forces in the world, especially those that have already set out and are determined to participate.
The Spirit Hall, the two great empires, the three upper sects, the Slaughter City, and other forces were all extremely excited at this moment.
They were already going to participate in the competition, and now with Tianmu joining the fray, wouldn't it be killing two birds with one stone if they won?
...
Behind the City Lord's Mansion in Chang'an City.
"Hey, things seem to be getting interesting!"
Gongsun Li looked at the content displayed on the sky and smiled mischievously.
Gongsun Li looked at the content displayed on the sky and smiled mischievously.
Seeing this, Mulan and the other girls, including Jialuo, were all quite excited and said:
"Live broadcast of the competition from the stadium? Isn't this the perfect opportunity to showcase the splendor of Chang'an to the world!"
Only Shangguan Wan'er, who knew Ye Han's thoughts well, frowned slightly:
"The city lord has always been a man of simple tastes, and Tianmu's actions may disturb his peace..."
Ye Han frowned for a moment, then smiled with relief:
"Although it disturbs my peace, it is worth it if it can make the world fully realize the strength of my Chang'an."
"After all, even now that the Heavenly Curtain has been revealed, there will always be a few clowns who think that Chang'an is nothing but a facade."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than footsteps sounded from the entrance.
Looking in the direction of the sound, it was Yun Ying, who had just been there!
But she seemed a little different today than usual.
She was no longer as natural, carefree, and lively as before; it seemed as if she had something on her mind.
"Little Yunying, you're here too? Is something the matter?"
After what happened last time, Ye Han couldn't help but show her extra concern.
Yang Yuhuan and the other women, showing the same concern for her young age, all asked with smiles:
"Oh, what brings our General Yunying here? Is she here to congratulate the City Lord as well?"
Seeing that all the women were there, Yunying immediately became nervous.
"Ah...oh right, right, all the sisters are here? Are they here to offer their congratulations too?!"
Seeing this, Ye Han felt even more that she was different from usual.
Why is she suddenly being so hesitant, when she's always been so straightforward?
It's as if they're afraid of being caught doing something wrong...
However, it does seem rather cute.
Before Ye Han could figure it out, another loud bang came from the sky:
"Boom—"
The sky changed, but it was not revealed to the public; rather, it was shown only to Chang'an.
[The Will of Heaven Manifests in the Golden List!]
To enhance the competition's brilliance, this Heavenly Dao is determined to broaden the participating forces, attracting heroes from all over the world.
[We hereby request permission from the Lord of Chang'an to allow all forces under heaven to participate in this competition.]
Whether it's the native tribes of Douluo Continent or overseas forces across the ocean, such as Seagod Island and the Sun Moon Empire!
[The entry requirements for the competition follow the rules of Chang'an: to enter the city, one must present a precious item as a gift; to participate, one must present an extremely valuable treasure to qualify!]
This scene could be seen throughout Chang'an.
The eyes of Shangguan Wan'er and the other girls fell on the city lord.
"This city lord grants permission."
Ye Han pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly in agreement.
As long as the conditions remain the same, it doesn't matter if more factions join.
His original intention was to seize the most valuable treasures from the major powers.
Tianmu's actions were tantamount to helping him!
As soon as he agreed, the sky reacted instantly.
"Boom—!"
A deafening roar shook the entire plane, once again drawing the attention of all living beings:
"What's wrong with the sky? What happened?!"
"Could the live broadcast of the competition have been canceled at the last minute? No way!"
Just as people were discussing it, the content on the sky changed:
[The Will of Heaven Manifests in the Golden List!]
The [Strongest King Peak Tournament] held in Chang'an City has expanded its participation scope significantly!
Any force that has been listed on the [Power Ranking] can send its top experts to participate!
[Rule 1 for entering the city to participate: You must bring at least one rare treasure as a gift to enter the city in order to participate in the competition in Chang'an!]
[Second Rule for Entry: To participate, you must offer an additional Arcana item in exchange for entry! One Arcana item equals one entry slot!]
The competition will still begin one day from now. At that time, the Heavenly Dao will open an inter-domain teleportation channel, allowing forces from distant lands to reach the outskirts of Chang'an City!
"Boom!"
Each line of content was like a thunderclap, striking the entire plane.
The next second, an even more turbulent uproar and commotion erupted:
"Any faction that was previously on the power rankings can participate! This is such a dramatic show!"
"Even those mysterious forces from overseas can come; this means we can witness the clash of the world's top powers!"
"It's sufficient, but these rules are too harsh! You need rare treasures to enter the city, and you even have to offer your most precious treasure to participate in order to get a spot!"
"You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub! Just winning one battle will bring a heaven-sent reward, a hundred times better than these treasures!"
The major powers on the Douluo Continent were plunged into a deep unease.
This undoubtedly increases the difficulty for them to make it into the top ten and win the "ultimate"!
Meanwhile, the major overseas forces far from Douluo Continent were ecstatic!
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The distant Sun and Moon Continent.
Inside the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace of the Sun and Moon Empire.
Emperor Xu Tianyang's injuries had improved slightly, and he immediately convened a meeting.
"Heaven is helping my great Sun Moon Empire!"
Xu Tianyang excitedly stood up abruptly and laughed loudly:
"The ultimate tournament for the strongest players: simply participate and win a match to receive a heaven-sent reward!"
"Although Long'er and I are currently injured, we are still level 99 Limit Douluo. Surely we can win a match!"
"The losses caused in the Demon Forest a few days ago can be made up for with this!"
Standing to the side, Crown Prince Xu Tianlong, full of pride, coldly snorted:
"Father, aren't you being too modest? Your injuries and mine have both healed considerably, there's no need to worry!"
"We will make up for the losses we caused in the Demon Forest tenfold! Then we will storm into the Demon Forest again and wipe out the Evil Emperor!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xu Tianyang immediately laughed:
"Hahaha, Long'er is right. My son and I are determined to win this match!"
Upon seeing this, the civil and military officials below were all excited and echoed the sentiment.
"Your Majesty is mighty! His Highness the Crown Prince is wise! The Great Sun and Moon will surely use this competition to awe the world!"
(End of chapter)