Bright Realm, The Sky Curtain Descends

Douluo Continent.

A secluded, desolate gorge.

A massive stone tablet, about three zhang tall, neither stone nor jade, emanating a golden yellow hue, stood here.

Two ancient characters were carved on the tablet's surface.

Bright Realm!

However, there were no buildings near the stone tablet, only flowers, grass, and trees around.

Only spatial fluctuations revealed the extraordinary nature of this place.

Just then, the space trembled and distorted, and a clean-faced young man suddenly burst out.

The man was around twenty years old, with a tall and straight posture, wearing a black trench coat, his black hair neatly tied back.

As soon as he emerged, his eyes sharply scanned his surroundings.

After confirming that he had finally gotten out.

He then abruptly spread his arms, as if to embrace the entire world, and shouted excitedly:

"Douluo Continent--!"

"I, Duanmu Ting, have arrived! Hahahaha!!"

With his words, Duanmu Ting took a step forward, turning into a swift black line.

He sped towards the outside of the forest, towards the vast world of Douluo Continent.

After Duanmu Ting's figure completely disappeared.

Another man with an exceptionally handsome appearance appeared before the stone tablet.

Yu Yuan looked at Duanmu Ting's departing back and couldn't help but sigh.

"This guy still snuck out, huh."

Although his tone was helpless, there was no blame in it.

He had been on the Douluo Continent for decades, and had successfully bound a golden finger called the Strongest Force System.

The stronger the force he established, and the stronger the people within that force, the stronger he himself would become.

At the same time, the more rewards he would receive from the system.

From the beginner's gift package, Yu Yuan drew the Bright Realm Template and successfully awakened the Emperor Armor Martial Soul.

Gained a Bright Realm space, a world independent of Douluo Continent.

This is also where Yu Yuan's future power base lies.

And within these decades, following the system's guidance.

Yu Yuan searched all over Douluo Continent for suitable Armor Martial Soul inheritors.

He took them into his fold, and resolved to develop stealthily, not to emerge until he was invincible in the world.

"Alas, forget it, it's good to go out and explore." Yu Yuan shook his head, no longer thinking about it.

"Now, I have already reached Level Ninety-Nine cultivation, at least on this Douluo Continent, I have no rivals."

"It's a pity that the Asura God, that scoundrel, has been watching this place."

"Emerging now is still a bit inappropriate."

Speaking of this, Yu Yuan paused slightly, feeling the Imposing energy within his body, he couldn't help but think:

"Soon, very soon, I am only one step away from becoming a god."

"When I become a god, it will be the day I Unify the World!"

Yu Yuan thought happily in his heart, then turned and returned to the Bright Realm.

With a bout of dizziness.

A world of birdsong and fragrant flowers, with pleasant scenery, suddenly appeared before his eyes.

In the Azure Sky, a few wisps of veil-like clouds drifted.

The sunlight was bright but not scorching, casting upon the continuous green mountains and winding clear waters.

Strange flowers and exotic grasses grew everywhere, spiritual springs gurgled, and immortal cranes roamed, a scene of peaceful and serene paradise.

At the center of the world.

A massive City, built from an unknown material, stood here.

The city walls were not made of ordinary bricks and stones.

But a strange material that was neither gold nor jade, shimmering with a starlight-like luster.

The city walls soared into the clouds, their surfaces inscribed with countless fine and complex Runes.

As if peculiar Formations were branded upon them, a strange color flashed from time to time.

The City Gate was wide, and above it, two characters were inscribed in an ancient script—Ming Capital.

This is the first city in this world.

Two Arrestor Generals in armor, holding Arrestor Spears, stood on either side of the city gate.

As they watched Yu Yuan arrive, they excitedly straightened their backs.

Without looking aside, they solemnly shouted, "Your Majesty!"

It seemed they wanted to show Yu Yuan their best side.

Yu Yuan nodded and stepped inside.

Within the city, the streets were bustling with people.

Most of them wore simple and capable clothing.

They were of different ages, but everyone had fluctuations of soul power on them.

With the help of the system, Yu Yuan could naturally help them awaken their Armor Martial Souls in the Bright Realm.

It was a pity that the vast majority of them awakened ordinary Arrestor General Armor Martial Souls.

Only a small number of people possessed the potential for Main Armors like the Flame Dragon Armor.

However, even ordinary Arrestor General Armor Martial Souls possessed considerable power.

With so many people gathered together, it was definitely an extraordinary force.

The joyful laughter of children could be heard from the side, as they played and teased each other.

Suddenly, a little girl noticed Yu Yuan entering from the city gate.

She immediately shouted excitedly, "Your Majesty! His Majesty is here!"

As soon as she spoke, the gazes of everyone present were drawn over.

Upon seeing Yu Yuan's heroic and extraordinary face, they excitedly surrounded him.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Have you come to see us?"

"Your Majesty, do you remember me? You saved me back then."

"Your Majesty! I will definitely cultivate well to repay you!"

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!!"

Everyone looked at the man they were surrounding in the center with fervent expressions.

Their eyes were filled with loyalty.

The people here mostly wore expressions of peace of mind and hope.

They came from all over the continent, either discovered for their talent or introduced by opportunity.

Or perhaps they came here fleeing disaster.

Now they had all become members of the Bright Realm.

With Yu Yuan's shelter, they grew and cultivated in this relatively peaceful environment.

Striving for a common goal.

To make the name of the Bright Realm resound throughout the heavens and earth.

Yu Yuan looked at the excited crowd around him, feeling somewhat amused and dumbfounded for a moment.

And just as Yu Yuan was pacifying the excited crowd.

Boom--!!

A thunderous sound spread throughout the world.

Above the azure sky, purple lightning suddenly raged, and brilliant golden light bloomed.

Countless profound golden lotuses emerged from the void.

A boundless golden light screen stretched across the firmament.

The entire Douluo Continent, no matter where one was, could see it by looking up.

Even the Bright Realm, a world independent of the Douluo Continent, could see it.

[This troubled world, evil gods reign, the Heavenly Dao awakens]

[Hereby, the Heavenly Dao Ranking is established, to enlighten the world's people]

[All those who make the list shall receive blessings from the Heavenly Dao, and supreme treasures]

[Hereby, the Human Race Combat Strength Ranking is opened, the top thirty on the list shall receive rewards]

This terrifying phenomenon naturally attracted the attention of everyone in the Bright Realm.

They all stared, stunned, at the astonishing scene in the sky.

"What, what is that?!"

"Is, is that a heavenly punishment?!"

"Such, such powerful energy fluctuations!"

Immediately, everyone turned their gaze to their own Emperor.

At this moment, Yu Yuan was also staring at the heavenly screen in the sky, his eyebrows tightly furrowed.

His expression flickered, and no one knew what he was thinking.