Ultimate Version of Five Gods' Trial, the Sovereign Sits High in the Heavens, All Four Seas Beneath His Gaze (4K)

"Old Man misspoke. Tai Chi Douluo, please calm your anger."

Seeing that the situation was entirely unfavorable to the Star Luo Empire, En Ci endured the pressure from everyone and apologized to Zhao Xuanzhen.

"The Spirit Pagoda and the Star Luo Empire have held no grudges for thousands of years. Back then, Tai Chi Douluo personally eradicated the evil soul master organization Green Skeleton, helping the Empire enter an era of rapid development free from all lingering concerns.

"The Empire will forever remember this profound friendship. Naturally, we will not aid the Tang Sect in targeting the Spirit Pagoda."

"Business is business. I took the Holy Dragon of Light Dragon Crystal, so destroying Green Skeleton was my responsibility."

Zhao Xuanzhen's expression eased slightly. Seeing this, the Spirit Pagoda powerhouses withdrew their pressure one after another.

Just as the Holy Dragon Douluo had said, the Spirit Pagoda and the Star Luo Empire had no conflict between them. The two sides would not truly escalate matters to the point of drawing swords against each other. Switching sides to the Tang Sect, applying military pressure... these were merely common tactics at the negotiating table. Everyone, including Na'er, understood this perfectly well.

Even so, En Ci was drenched in sweat. Crown Prince Dai Yueyan and Princess Dai Yun'er were trembling even harder, their legs shaking constantly beneath the table. Secretly, they rejoiced that their father had shown such foresight in inviting Holy Dragon Douluo En Ci to accompany them.

If the two of them had faced the Spirit Pagoda alone, Zhao Xuanzhen would likely have swallowed them whole. They would have been fish on the chopping block, forced to accept whatever the other side said.

En Ci steadied himself and smiled bitterly. "Tai Chi Douluo, given our positions, nothing on Douluo Star is truly a secret.

"You know that in the final war on Douluo Continent, the Star Luo Empire suffered a crushing defeat. Our forebears migrated to this continent and began anew, and our Soul Guide Technology has always lagged far behind that of Douluo Continent.

"Because we failed to produce a ninth-rank divine craftsman, I possess the only Four-Word Battle Armor, one that Old Man cultivated through Pioneering a New Path.

"The Sun Moon Federation has always coveted Star Luo Continent. We need armed strength to defend our homes and nation, yet the Tang Sect has chosen to make enemies of the Spirit Pagoda. As two indispensable parts of the Empire, your sudden conflict has left the Empire Caught in the middle. Even the mutually beneficial proposal of a Marriage Alliance was rejected by Tai Chi Douluo..."

"Holy Dragon Douluo, the Spirit Pagoda needs the Star Luo Empire to Make a choice."

Zhao Xuanzhen did not soften his hard-line attitude just because this guardian deity, renowned across Star Luo Continent, had lowered his stance. The Tang Sect branch had to be destroyed, and Smiling Douluo Hu Jie's head had to be twisted off.

En Ci let out a heavy breath and said solemnly, "Has Tai Chi Douluo ever heard of an ancient method for resolving disputes, known as the Five Gods' Trial?

"Whenever conflicts arose between empires, if one side could send someone to face five challenges from the other side alone and win them all, the loser would naturally comply with every reasonable or unreasonable demand of the victor.

"Star Luo reveres strength. From the ruler of the nation to common peddlers and laborers, all are fervent supporters of Individual heroism. Tai Chi Douluo is a hero of the Sun Moon Federation. Would you be willing to accept the Star Luo Empire's challenge and conquer this Star Luo Continent?

"If Tai Chi Douluo wins, Star Luo will unconditionally agree to every demand of the Spirit Pagoda. We will cooperate with all Spirit Pagoda Branches to wipe out the Tang Sect's forces and completely expel them from our borders.

"If Star Luo wins, we hope the Spirit Pagoda and the Star Luo Empire will remain eternal friends, their friendship enduring through the ages. Tai Chi Douluo will permit the Star Luo Empire to send researchers into the Spirit Pagoda's Soul Guide Technology research department, opening advanced Soul Guide Technologies for Star Luo to study."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Spirit Pagoda members could not help sitting up straighter, a look of realization emerging in their eyes. What a long map of Yan!

The victory conditions of the Five Gods' Trial exposed the Star Luo Empire's backup plan. Having realized they could not alter the Spirit Pagoda's will, they decisively chose to abandon the Tang Sect in a dignified manner.

A smile lifted Zhao Xuanzhen's lips as he said, "I assume the Star Luo Empire will invite Smiling Douluo Hu Jie to fight."

Hearing this, En Ci said sternly, "The Five Gods' Trial is what the Empire has secured in order to preserve the Tang Sect. Hu Jie, the Tang Sect's Star Luo Spokesperson, must be among the five.

"If Tai Chi Douluo agrees to the Five Gods' Trial, Star Luo will send five powerhouses to compete separately over five days in five areas: mechas, soul spirits, soul skills, weapons, and battle armor. Hu Jie is the only suitable choice for the soul spirit duel."

"One at a time over five days?" Zhao Xuanzhen Waved Hand. "Time is pressing. There are many important matters on Douluo Continent waiting for me. Tomorrow at noon, all five of you can come together. This cumbersome and drawn-out Five Gods' Trial should keep up with the times."

The Star Luo envoys could not help staring in stunned disbelief. The five-day gauntlet covered every field, and such an exhausting series of battles meant the Five Gods' Trial rarely had a victor. Not to mention that Zhao Xuanzhen was demanding to face five opponents in a single match—the Five Gods' Trial PLUS!

"Fine. Since Tai Chi Douluo insists, the Star Luo Empire has no reason to refuse." En Ci said With a smile, "Tomorrow at noon, at Empire Stadium, the Star Luo Empire will await the Spirit Pagoda's arrival."

After both sides worked together to set a trap for the Tang Sect, En Ci led the Star Luo delegation away from the Spirit Pagoda. Before departing, Dai Yun'er secretly stole glances at Zhao Xuanzhen, blinking her lively eyes as her mind brimmed with mischief.

"Old Man will return to the quiet room to nurse my injuries. You Kid had better put on a good show tomorrow." Han Tianyi chuckled. "Five Gods' Trial... I never expected to be fortunate enough to witness it in this era."

"Xuanzhen, I'm going back to work."

Gu Yue stretched her exquisite body after sitting for so long, displaying her perfect figure to the fullest.

Since she was already here, Gu Yue established spatial coordinates along the way. That way, the vast distances between the three continents would No Longer be a limitation, and the Dragon God Core could freely open spatial passages between Spirit Wave City and Star Luo City.

"The Tang Sect is so pitiful. No matter who wins or loses the Five Gods' Trial, we'll erase them anyway." Na'er propped her chin on one hand and gazed at Zhao Xuanzhen's sparkling profile.

"That is precisely where the Star Luo Empire is clever. They have decided to abandon the Tang Sect, but they still want to use the Five Gods' Trial to gain some benefits and compensate for the loss of the Tang Sect's Soul Guide weapons." Zhao Xuanzhen extended an evil claw and rubbed the incredibly soft silver hair.

"That does seem to be the case, but I still feel that This Guy is hiding some sinister intentions."

Pulling away Zhao Xuanzhen's troublesome hand, Na'er wrinkled her delicate nose and questioned him from the depths of her soul. Having grown up together as Childhood Sweethearts, she understood Zhao Xuanzhen extremely well.

"Sinister intentions is a bit too harsh."

Zhao Xuanzhen's tone was light, but then he said meaningfully, "Tell me, after I win this Five Gods' Trial, would I count as the strongest person in the world?"

"Of course!"

Na'er nodded repeatedly like a pecking chick, counting on her fair Fingertips. "One man against a nation—mechas, soul spirits, soul skills, weapons, and battle armor. You'll excel across all five fields. Even if Sky Pillar Douluo, the universally acknowledged strongest person on the continent in the past, were resurrected, he could not do it."

"Yes. Sky Pillar Douluo could not accomplish this battle either..."

Zhao Xuanzhen suddenly sighed. Through the bright window on the top floor, he gazed into the distance, toward Douluo Continent. It was as if his eyes had met another pair of Crimson Phoenix Eyes, and an indescribable emotion quietly rose within him.

"This is Empire Television Station. We now interrupt our broadcast with an urgent announcement. According to royal diplomatic representatives, His Excellency Zhao Xuanzhen, the Spirit Pagoda's young master and Tai Chi Douluo, has arrived for a state visit.

"Following friendly negotiations, Tai Chi Douluo will head to Empire Stadium at noon tomorrow to engage in a battle with the Worship Hall simulating the ancient Five Gods' Trial. This station will broadcast the event in full!"

That day, a short news bulletin spread throughout the Star Luo Empire, and the entire nation erupted.

The Spirit Pagoda followed the Spirit Hall's development model. Even in the smallest eighteenth-tier city among the three continents, there would inevitably stand a towering pagoda-shaped building. Thus, the Star Luo Empire's people held the Spirit Pagoda in high regard.

At the same time, this was not Zhao Xuanzhen's first visit to Star Luo Continent. One had to remember the spectacle billed as the battle between the strongest members of the younger generation on the continent. That year's Soul Master Competition received nationwide attention in Star Luo, and Zhao Xuanzhen repeatedly crushed Long Yue, becoming an instant celebrity.

The later gossip surrounding the Empire's Princess raised his fame to another level. As Dai Yun'er had grown into a graceful young woman, the devoted girl had always received partial affection.

The Princess, revered by Star Luo as the Empire's pearl, could not even obtain love. Without Zhao Xuanzhen knowing it in the slightest, he had spent years at the top of Star Luo Continent's This Scoundrel Must Be Punished List.

The following day's noon arrived in an instant. The blazing sun hung high in the sky, its scorching light Fell onto the stadium's massive circular stands, illuminating hundreds of thousands of faces flushed red with excitement. The roar of voices surged and echoed like colliding ocean waves, nearly overturning the heavens overhead.

Since Tai Chi Zhao Xuanzhen VS Dragon King Long Yue, Star Luo Continent had not seen another match worthy of being called explosive. At last, the people of Star Luo had another monumental spectacle to enjoy, rushing overnight to Empire Stadium to line up for tickets!

The stadium was packed to capacity amid deafening voices. Dai Tianling of the Star Luo Empire attended with the Empire's ministers, standing before the Main Stand with his hands behind his back and a faint smile on his face.

"The Five Gods' Trial has been passed down since ancient times. Only true warriors accept its challenge."

The emperor's voice Resounded through the entire venue, and the previously noisy stadium immediately quieted considerably.

Dai Tianling continued, "The Five Gods' Trial has changed the landscape of nations. Without Exception, its challengers have all been heroes in whom an entire nation placed its faith, the spiritual pillars of its people.

"Once a Five Gods' Trial challenge succeeds, one's name will be passed down for eternity and recorded in history!

"Today, the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Pagoda will imitate the Five Gods' Trial in an even more pinnacle legendary duel. One battle will Stabilize Qiankun—Tai Chi Douluo Zhao Xuanzhen will face five opponents alone in a single match!"

"Boom—"

The revised Five Gods' Trial was announced, and it was as though a God-Slaying Soul Guide Cannonball had been dropped into the Audience seats. The atmosphere became explosively heated. It still took a returning old acquaintance—local soul masters simply could not deliver!

Dai Tianling Press Down with both hands several times before calming the audience's roar. He then continued, "The Spirit Pagoda is the Empire's Most Important sect and has always made outstanding contributions to its development.

"The Five Gods' Trial is a friendly contest through martial prowess. The friendship between the Spirit Pagoda and the Empire has endured since Ancient Times. Now, let everyone cheer for both sides and for the Five Gods' Trial!"

The battle officially began. The Five Gods' Trial promoted Individual heroism, which perfectly suited the Star Luo Empire's tastes. With Dai Tianling's announcement, he also solidified the close relationship between the Spirit Pagoda and the Star Luo Empire. These were all the hidden benefits of the Five Gods' Trial.

"Please welcome Star Luo's representatives!"

From the Star Luo Empire's passageway, A Unit of mecha strode forth. Red and white intermingled across its body; it was not the pure blood-red of a god-tier mecha. Its armor was layered upon layer, yet did not look cumbersome in the slightest. It carried a crimson scythe more than seven meters long across its shoulder, its blade radiating a chilling edge.

The representative for the Five Gods' Trial's mecha battle was the first to appear, and the cheers immediately grew more fervent. The Spectators recognized the owner of this god-tier mecha—the Empire's chief Mecha Master, Huang Zhengyang!

A plump figure slowly Floated into view. The soul spirit representative had an exaggerated build, with his height and waist circumference nearly one-to-one. His enormous belly and fat Buttocks were exceptionally eye-catching.

Hu Jie, Sect Master of the Tang Sect on Star Luo Continent—the Smiling Douluo!

Hu Jie's expression was gloomy. After leaving the Body Sect and throwing himself into an unorthodox path, he had long since become the Tang Sect's creature. This battle had only one objective: kill the Tang Sect's great enemy on the spot!

Though his Level 98 Soul Power meant his combat strength was inferior to that of the War God Douluo, one should not forget the Tang Sect's specialty!

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Heavy footsteps rang out as a towering, brawny man two meters tall emerged. His bare arms and face were densely covered in brilliantly colored scales, and a vicious aura rushed toward the crowd.

Kirin Douluo Tong Yu, the representative for the soul skill battle!

His bald head reflected the brilliant sunlight. The newcomer's physique was even more exaggerated than Kirin Douluo's, his arm muscles bulging and knotted, dark red pupils radiating murderous intent. Dragon King Long Yue!

"Mountain Dragon King? Wasn't he only a Soul Saint at the Sea God's Destiny Matchmaking Convention? At most, he should be a Soul Elder now... How did this guy sneak in?"

In the Audience seats, Na'er tilted her head skeptically.

"A little abrupt." Gu Yue agreed.

"Remarkably resourceful." Bai Haoze tactfully rephrased it.

"Capital at work." Bai Zhicen hit the nail on the head.

The nearby Monster Academy delegation was nearly choked to death by the four women's successive remarks. Fox King Su Mu thundered in rebuttal.

"Boss is representing weapons! Weapons don't pick people, understand?!"

"A weapon rack, huh. Got it. Why are you shouting so loudly?"

Na'er curled her lips disdainfully. Su Mu immediately began Panting Heavily, and a generation's heavenly king nearly suffocated.

The four entered one after another. The final main attraction, Star Luo's representative for battle armor, was naturally the Empire's only Four-word Armor Master—the Holy Dragon Douluo, En Ci.

The Star Luo side of the Five Gods' Trial had assembled. The next moment, time and space seemed to freeze. Empire Stadium, along with Vast Expanse of azure sky, instantly lost all color and became a world of pure black and white.

The boiling crowd became motionless black-and-white silhouettes. The fluttering Star Luo Victory banners froze in Mid-air, while even the mighty blazing sun overhead lost its brilliant colors, Reduced To a single mark against a black-and-white backdrop.

High in the sky, a Tai Chi Diagram rotated silently, eclipsing the sun's radiance. Black and white intertwined and coiled together, forming the fundamental laws of this world. Yin and Yang Qi spread through the air, its pressure enveloping heaven and earth as Strands of light descended upon the world.

Hundreds of thousands of gazes converged as one, turning toward the figure Standing By the Tai Chi Diagram in the air.

The young man stood tall and straight as a pine, bathed in the center of the flowing Yin and Yang Qi. His features could not be seen clearly amid the chaotic light and shadow. Only his eyes pierced through the haze, ink-black dyed into blazing gold, Contained with endless majesty.

"Buzz—"

The Spirit Domain spread, descending with the crushing weight of Mount Tai. It carried an awe-inspiring force that scrutinized one's heart, calming the agitation within people and dispelling every stray thought, leaving behind only the most primal reverence.

Zhao Xuanzhen sat high in the center of the heavens. The black-and-white world was territory ruled by Tai Chi Douluo, while the Star Luo Empire seemed as though it had always been his subjects. Everything beneath heaven and earth was reflected in his golden eyes, with nowhere to hide.

The Sovereign sat high in the center of heaven, and all four seas lay beneath his gaze!

The Spirit Domain evolved—above and below heaven, Only I Am Supreme!