Northern Darkness Kun

A golden pillar of light crossed the boundless ocean and descended upon Sea God Island, enveloping Bo Saixi.

The aura around her grew increasingly profound and vast at a visible rate.

Although her Soul Power Level had not risen by any specific number,

the sense of condensed, overwhelming power far surpassed what it had been before!

A left arm Soul Bone emitting a deep blue glow, its energy fluctuations far exceeding the Soul Bone Qian Renxue had received earlier, appeared before her.

At the same time, a jade flute, azure from end to end, carved with wave-like patterns and radiating a gentle yet majestic aura, slowly fell into her hand.

The instant Bo Saixi grasped the Flute of the Ocean,

information about this Demigod Artifact flooded into her mind.

It could command Ocean Power, playing melodies that soothed souls or brought destruction, and contained powerful Mental Attacks.

At the same time, information about a vast, endless Divine Skill of the ocean appeared in her mind.

Divine Skill: Boundless Sea.

Despite sensing the tremendous improvement she had gained and the power of that Demigod Artifact, Bo Saixi showed no joy. Instead, her expression became even more solemn.

She raised her head to the sky and murmured, "The tenth place already receives such rewards. Then those ahead..."

Behind her, the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians had fallen completely silent.

Everyone was deeply shocked by this ranking and its rewards.

At the same time, they felt unprecedented fear and curiosity toward the unknown top nine.

Boom!

Golden Light flowed across the Sky Screen.

Under countless gazes filled with shock, confusion, and even fear, new words slowly formed, branding themselves into everyone's hearts:

[Martial Soul Ranking, ninth place: Northern Darkness Kun]

[Holder: Zhuang Zhou (Big Dipper Academy)]

[Rating: Ancient Sacred Beast Soul, free and unrestrained between heaven and earth, formless and shapeless. It can Transform into Peng and soar through the nine heavens, or dive deep into the abyss of Northern Darkness. It possesses the ability to Purify All Things and Traverse Void. Profound and unfathomable, it is nearly akin to the Dao. Current development: 93%]

[Reward: Soul Power Level increased by three levels, all Soul Ring Ages increased by ten thousand years, one Hundred Thousand Year God-given Torso Bone, Innate Domain acquired: Dreamlike Freedom, divine ability acquired: Kunpeng Extreme Speed.]

"Northern Darkness Kun? What kind of Martial Soul is that? I've never heard of it!"

"Zhuang Zhou? Big Dipper Academy? Big Dipper Academy Again!"

"Purify All Things? Traverse Void? Can a Martial Soul truly possess abilities like that?"

"Nearly akin to the Dao... That evaluation is far too high!"

The entire Douluo Continent erupted into an uproar once more.

If the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the Six-winged Angel, and the Sea God Martial Soul had been powerful but still within everyone's understanding,

then the Northern Darkness Kun Martial Soul and the abilities described for it had completely exceeded the limits of their comprehension!

Purify All Things?

What did that mean?

Could it even purify toxins, curses, and perhaps... marks left behind by deities?

Traverse Void?

Wasn't that even more terrifying than the most powerful spatial soul skills?

Ignoring distance, ignoring obstacles, coming and going freely!

It was simply miraculous!

And all of this belonged to that mysterious Big Dipper Academy yet again!

To a holder named Zhuang Zhou!

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi abruptly rose from his seat, his face full of disbelief.

"Northern Darkness Kun, Purify All Things, Traverse Void... Just what kind of extraordinary people has this Big Dipper Academy gathered?!"

He had originally believed that his daughter Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was already astonishing enough.

But now, the abilities described for this ninth-ranked Martial Soul were practically mythical.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong scratched his skull-like head and said in a muffled voice, "Old Chen, Fengzhi, if this 'Purify All Things' is real, wouldn't it mean even the deadly poisons of someone like Old Poison could be casually neutralized? That's far too absurd!"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin's expression was more solemn than ever as he slowly stroked the Seven Killing Sword in his hand.

He said in a deep voice, "Fengzhi, it seems we need to significantly raise our assessment of Big Dipper Academy once again."

"This Zhuang Zhou's threat level is likely no less than that of a Peak Douluo, perhaps even... more terrifying. His abilities are simply too bizarre and difficult to guard against."

Ning Fengzhi nodded in deep agreement. His wariness and curiosity toward Big Dipper Academy had already reached their peak.

He vaguely sensed it.

The emergence of this academy might completely change the landscape of the entire continent.

Spirit Hall, Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong slammed the scepter in her hand heavily against the ground, producing a dull boom.

Cold Light burst from her Phoenix Eyes, and her killing intent nearly solidified.

"Big Dipper Academy! Zhuang Zhou!"

She practically gritted out those two names.

"Purify All Things, Traverse Void... Good, very good! If such abilities cannot be used by Spirit Hall, then they must be completely destroyed!"

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind.

Could Purify All Things cleanse the corrupting evil thoughts brought by the Rakshasa God Trial?

Did Traverse Void mean that Big Dipper Academy could launch surprise attacks against Spirit Hall's core territories at any time,

or easily escape her pursuit?

This uncontrolled power filled her with immense unease and a sense of threat.

"Pass down my orders!"

Bibi Dong's voice was icy and piercing.

"Intensify the investigation into Big Dipper Academy. Focus on this 'Zhuang Zhou.'"

"I want to know everything about him: his personality, weaknesses, and strength! Spare no cost!"

A low voice answered from the shadows.

Bibi Dong stared at the four words "Big Dipper Academy" on the Sky Screen, the sense of crisis in her heart stronger than ever before.

This academy had changed from a potential force worth recruiting into a grave threat that had to be eliminated first!

Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, beneath the Lake of Life.

A massive Black Giant Dragon raised its head toward the Golden Ranking in the sky and spoke in a voice tinged with surprise.

"Northern Darkness Kun? Purification? Spatial traversal? My Liege, this power does not seem to belong to Douluo Continent..."

Ripples spread through space, and a cool, imposing female voice sounded faintly. "Interesting... It seems this continent has received some unexpected guests. Di Tian, have those below keep watch on this Big Dipper Academy and Zhuang Zhou, but do not provoke a conflict with them for now."

"Yes, My Liege."

The Black Giant Dragon—the Beast God Di Tian—respectfully lowered his head.

Sea God Island.

Bo Saixi held the Flute of the Ocean and sensed the vast Ocean Power contained within it.

Yet when she saw the description of Northern Darkness Kun, waves still surged in her heart.

"Traverse Void, Purification..."

She murmured softly.

"Sea God's Light also possesses the power of Purification, but the ability to Traverse Void is beyond what the ocean can achieve."

"Big Dipper Academy... Zhuang Zhou. It seems the upheaval on the continent is far more intense than that of the sea."

The Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians behind her looked at each other, feeling as if their worldview had suffered a tremendous impact.

Inside Big Dipper Academy.

Enveloped by the Golden Light Pillar was a young man lying atop the enormous phantom of a Kunpeng, seemingly forever half-asleep and half-awake.