"As long as I'm still at Level Ninety-Nine, as long as I'm fighting someone of the same rank, I, Tang Chen, am inferior to no one!"
Inside the Papal Palace.
As Bibi Dong watched the rewards for Qian Daoliu appear on the Heavenly Screen, flames seemed to ignite in her eyes.
"Damn it!"
"So that man really did receive a God Position God Exam too?!"
Though she was furious inside, Bibi Dong's expression gradually grew grave.
Now that both she and Qian Daoliu had inherited the power of gods, they were both Level 99 Limit Douluo. But Qian Daoliu had been at this level for decades.
And aside from Qian Daoliu, the Worship Hall had five Super Douluo and another Extreme Douluo.
Meanwhile, Moonlight and Gui Mei had defected from Spirit Hall, and Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard were still recovering from their injuries, their strength diminished.
Ling Yuan was no match for that crowd from the Worship Hall, either.
The only advantage she could claim was probably that she was further along in her Divine Examination.
At the thought, Bibi Dong's expression darkened.
"Hmph! Just wait. Just wait!"
"The day I complete the Rakshasa God Examination and become a god will be the day you all pay!"
Inside the Crown Prince's Bedchamber in the Heaven Dou Empire.
Qian Renxue stared at the Heavenly Screen, her eyes dim and dejection radiating from her.
"How can this be? How can this be?"
"Grandfather, how could Grandfather have only ranked sixth?"
"Grandfather's strength is among the best on the continent. How could he possibly be only sixth?"
The two Douluo, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, stood nearby. Seeing their Young Master like this, they exchanged glances, at a loss for words.
They had no idea how to comfort her.
But before either of them could act, Qian Renxue suddenly shook her head.
The dejection vanished from her face.
In its place was unshakable resolve.
"In two days, the Hunting Day begins!"
Qian Renxue abruptly turned to the two Douluo, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, her gaze sharp.
"There must be no mishaps during the Hunting Day in two days!"
"We have no way back now. This is our only chance!"
Snake Lance and Pufferfish nodded firmly.
"Young Master, leave it to us. This will go off without a hitch!"
"Heh heh, exactly! With Old She and me on the job, that old emperor's good days are over!"
Just then, a breeze swept across their faces.
A streak of green light and brilliant feathers drifted down throughout the Crown Prince's Bedchamber.
Qian Renxue and the others immediately went on guard.
Snake Lance and Pufferfish hurriedly shielded Qian Renxue behind them, warily eyeing the dazzling feathers before them.
"Xiao Xue, it's been a long time."
At the sound of a voice Qian Renxue knew all too well, a tall, handsome figure slowly appeared before her.
It was Azure Luan Douluo, the Third Offering, sent to the Heaven Dou Empire by the Great Offering, Qian Daoliu.
Seeing someone so familiar, Qian Renxue was overcome with excitement. She pushed past Snake Lance and Pufferfish and rushed forward.
"Third Grandpa, what brings you here?!"
Azure Luan Douluo chuckled and said, "The continent's situation is turbulent, and Big Brother was worried you might be in danger. He sent me to bring you back."
At that, Qian Renxue furrowed her brow.
Her joy at seeing Azure Luan Douluo vanished at once.
"Why? If I leave now, won't all our efforts have been for nothing?"
Azure Luan Douluo shook his head helplessly. "With the Heavenly Screen's arrival, the continent is in turmoil. Big Brother is worried about your safety."
"If you're worried about my safety..." Qian Renxue's lovely eyes flickered, a sly glint appearing in them. "Then why don't you stay and protect me, Third Grandpa?"
Before Azure Luan Douluo could refuse, Qian Renxue continued, laying out all her plans for what she intended to do next in one breath.
Azure Luan Douluo fell silent, his brow furrowing as he considered whether the plan could work.
Then he looked at Qian Renxue. "The hunt in two days will involve Ning Fengzhi and the others, won't it?"
"If so, that means three Titled Douluo: Jian, Bone, and Poison. Wouldn't that be too risky?"
"And besides..."
Azure Luan Douluo frowned slightly and glanced at Snake Lance and Pufferfish behind Qian Renxue. His expression made his meaning clear.
Snake Lance and Pufferfish felt their mouths twitch as they met Azure Luan Douluo's gaze.
They could tell that the Third Offering thought their strength was too weak.
"Third Grandpa, don't worry. Dugu Bo left the Heaven Dou Empire long ago. He even sold his residence."
"No one knows where he went."
"So the only ones we'll have to face are the Douluo, Jian and Bone."
Only then did Azure Luan Douluo's furrowed brow gradually relax.
"In that case..."
"Snake Lance and Pufferfish can hold off Jian and Bone while I personally assassinate the Heaven Dou Emperor and the others."
"That might work."
When Azure Luan Douluo agreed, Qian Renxue jumped with excitement. "That's wonderful! Thank you, Third Grandpa!"
Watching Qian Renxue's excitement, Azure Luan Douluo chuckled helplessly.
This time, the crowd didn't have to wait long.
The golden light on the Heavenly Screen began to shift again.
In an instant, a new set of golden characters appeared.
[Combat Strength Ranking, Fifth Place: Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, Great Offering of Sea God Island] [Affiliation: Sea God Island] [Martial Soul: Sea God] [Soul Power: Level 99 Strong Attack System Extreme Douluo] [Evaluation: Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, Great Offering of Sea God Island, possesses the Sea God Martial Soul, which stands alongside the Six-Winged Seraphim as one of the continent's supreme Martial Souls. Bo Saixi is also the Sea God's representative, with the ability to command the Sea God's Power. She is the absolute ruler of the oceans, and at sea, almost no one can stand against her—not even another Extreme Douluo. She is hailed as someone who has come infinitely close to godhood and is renowned as invincible at sea. Hence, she ranks fifth.] [Reward: Soul Power condensed to twice its density, all Soul Ring Lifespans increased by 41 million years, one 200,000-year Torso Soul Bone, and the Sea God Position God Exam]
The new revelation sent the continent into an uproar once more.
"Sea God Island? What kind of faction is that? Why have I never heard of it?"
"The Great Offering of Sea God Island is actually stronger than Qian Daoliu, the Great Offering of Spirit Hall? How can that be?!"
"Another representative of a god? Just how many hidden powerhouses are there on this continent? It's terrifying!"
"Absolute ruler of the oceans, renowned as invincible at sea? What an incredible ability!"
Once again, the people across the continent were utterly shaken by the Heavenly Screen's evaluation of Bo Saixi.
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