[Extremely terrifying in strength, hence ranked nineteenth]
[Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, all Soul Ring Lifespans increased by 2,400 years, one 40,000-year Right Arm Soul Bone, and a major increase in the speed and defensive power of the Aegis Armor Martial Soul]
Heaven Dou Empire, inside the Crown Prince's Bedchamber.
Qian Renxue watched the Heavenly Screen with a grave expression, then couldn't help sighing.
"Alas, another person from the Bright Realm—and another powerful, unfamiliar Titled Douluo."
She then turned to Snake Lance Douluo and asked, "Has there been a reply to the message you sent back?"
"What's going on with Fourth Grandpa's reward? Did something major happen recently at Spirit Hall?"
Snake Lance Douluo looked at Qian Renxue, who was growing anxious, and gently shook his head.
It seemed that ever since the Heavenly Screen had descended, their Young Master had become increasingly impatient.
"Young Master, the message was only just sent back. How could there be a reply so soon?"
"Let's wait patiently for a little while."
Qian Renxue irritably ran a hand through her long, smooth golden hair.
"Damn it! I wish I could fly back to Spirit Hall this very instant..."
Before Qian Renxue could finish speaking, the Golden Sky Screen suspended high in the Sky Dome changed once more.
As they watched the new content appear on the Heavenly Screen,
Qian Renxue and even Snake Lance Douluo beside her were left gaping in shock.
"Y-yet another Level Ninety-Seven Super Douluo from the Bright Realm!" Snake Lance Douluo said, swallowing with some difficulty.
Then he tentatively asked Qian Renxue, "Y-Young Master, given the Underworld's strength right now, do you think Spirit Hall can win?"
Hearing Snake Lance's question, Qian Renxue came back to her senses.
She smoothed her somewhat disheveled hair and gave a soft snort. "They're only a few Level Ninety-Seven Titled Douluos."
"Without the strongest among them, no matter how many Titled Douluos they have, it won't make any difference."
"With my Grandfather here, Spirit Hall is guaranteed to win!"
[Combat Strength Ranking, 18th: Bao Lie Douluo Qin Gang] [Affiliation: Bright Realm] [Martial Soul: Explosive Vajra Armor] [Level: Level Ninety-Seven Defense-Type Super Douluo] [Assessment: Bao Lie Douluo Qin Gang is the Vajra instructor of the Bright Realm's Xing Tian Squad and also represents the power of law in the Bright Realm. He is an important member who upholds the Bright Realm's laws of justice. His Explosive Vajra Martial Soul belongs to a mighty warrior born with divine strength. His fighting style is as immovable as a mountain, yet strikes like thunder; he possesses the ultimate in both offense and defense. Unfortunately, he is too cumbersome and lacks agility, hence his ranking of eighteenth.] [Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, all Soul Ring Lifespans increased by 2,500 years, one 40,000-year Right Arm Soul Bone, and one insight into the Way of Strength]
This series of revelations had shocked all the major powers across the land.
Bibi Dong was especially furious.
Standing in the Papal Palace, she looked down at the buildings in Spirit City that were being rebuilt after suffering damage. Her expression was dark, and her eyes were filled with icy contempt.
"Again, the Bright Realm! It's always the Bright Realm!"
"Where did this Bright Realm come from? What exactly are their intentions?!"
Bibi Dong's eyes blazed as she spat out each word.
Recalling the mother and son who had been protected by Xiao Feng and Ma Qinghai during the earlier battle, her gaze grew increasingly somber.
"Why take away someone who hasn't even reached the Soul Elder level, along with someone who hasn't even awakened his Martial Soul? What could their purpose be?"
"Unfortunately, Ghost Leopard and Demon Bear still haven't woken up." Bibi Dong murmured under her breath.
Just then, she remembered the two Douluos, Ju and Gui, whom she had sent out to search for information about the Bright Realm.
"If Yue Guan and Gui were still here, they could have used the Two Extremes Stillness Domain. They might well have been able to keep them from escaping!"
"Useless. It's been so long, and they haven't brought back a single scrap of information."
Bibi Dong gave a frosty snort, her disdain plain in her eyes.
Inside the Worship Hall,
Mighty Lion Douluo and his brothers watched the content on the Heavenly Screen.
When they saw that two more Titled Douluos from the Bright Realm had made the list—and both ranked above him—
he erupted in fury and shot to his feet.
"Damn it! More people from the Bright Realm! It's always the Bright Realm!"
"What strength do they have? What status? How dare they rank above me!"
Seeing Mighty Lion Douluo beside him so furious he could barely contain himself, Azure Luan Douluo helplessly patted his shoulder.
"Come on, Old Fourth. Calm down."
"The Heavenly Screen is fair. It definitely wouldn't get this wrong."
Mighty Lion Douluo knew that his Third Brother was right, but he still couldn't swallow his anger.
He stubbornly retorted, "Hmph! A bunch of little thieves. If I ever run into them, I'll chop them to pieces."
Nearby, Guang Ling Douluo played with his Guang Ling Divine Bow as he listened to his Fourth Brother's stubborn bluster.
He immediately grinned and called him out. "Fourth Brother, have you forgotten?"
"You were badly injured by two people who ranked below you earlier."
"And now they've both received Heavenly Dao rewards and grown even stronger. You're even less of a match for them now."
Hearing Guang Ling Douluo's teasing words,
Mighty Lion Douluo's brow twitched, his fists clenched tightly, and his whole body began to tremble with anger.
Guang Ling Douluo noticed the change at once and sprang up from the steps.
He watched the enraged Mighty Lion warily.
The moment he saw Mighty Lion Douluo start moving toward him, he darted away.
Mighty Lion was even more incensed.
The phantom images of two lions appeared over his fists, each wreathed in furious flames.
He stamped hard on the ground and chased after Guang Ling Douluo. "Guang Ling, you little brat! Stop right there!"
The other Titled Douluos watched the two chase each other and burst into laughter.
Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect,
"The Bright Realm truly is extraordinary. With so many powerful people, they might even be able to rival Spirit Hall."
Ning Fengzhi sighed, a hint of envy in his eyes.
Jian Douluo shook his head. "Perhaps. But there's one person in Spirit Hall who is like its pillar holding up the sky."
"If the Bright Realm has no one capable of matching him, then no matter how many Titled Douluos they have, it won't make any difference."
"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi was surprised.
But before he could ask what was on his mind, Bone Douluo came hurrying over from the distance, looking thrilled.
"Fengzhi! Old Sword Man! We've got news, we've got news!"
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin both looked at Gu Rong, puzzled by his excitement.
"What news? Uncle Gu, calm down and take your time."
Bone Douluo slowly composed himself, then said, "Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's informant just sent word."
"He spotted two unfamiliar powerhouses near Sunset Forest."
"And according to him, one of them gave him a feeling of power that was no weaker than mine or Old Sword Man's."
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin exchanged a glance. Both saw the shock in the other's eyes.
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