Neuvillette, Authority of the Hydro Dragon! Judgment of the Myriad Abyss: Heaven and Earth Punish Together!

Rivers surged and lakes churned.

Every soul master possessing a water-attribute martial soul felt a baptism from the depths of their soul at this very moment.

It was the gift of the Sovereign of Water.

Immediately after, solemn and magnificent characters slowly emerged upon the Golden Ranking List.

[Top Ranking Reward Distribution]

[Artifact: Grand Ceremony of Eternal Flow — Evolution Commencing]

Within the light screen.

The originally heavy and ancient codex began to undergo a startling transformation under the scouring of divine power.

The original deep blue cover gradually faded away.

Replacing it were layers of dense and hard dragon scales.

Those dragon scales presented a deep, extreme shade of dark blue, with each scale appearing to contain an entire vast ocean.

They intertwined, seamless and tight, forming the new cover of the codex.

At the spine of the book, a miniature elemental water dragon coiled, its head held high and its tail hanging down, looking vivid and lifelike.

Swish, swish—

The pages turned.

They no longer possessed the texture of paper.

Each page seemed to have captured a segment of a flowing star sea.

What flowed upon them were not merely words, but the sacred runes signed during the contract between the ancient Water God and the Ancient Dragon King.

The light dissipated.

The new name of the artifact shocked everyone's eyes.

[Artifact Evolution Complete]

[New Name: Codex of the Myriad Abyss Dragon Authority]

[Grade: Supreme Divine King Artifact (Transcendent)]

[Description: Not merely a codex recording history, but a god-level authority that establishes the laws of water. Abandoning the conventional scepter form, it has evolved into a floating codex entwined by a water dragon.

The cover is woven from ancient dragon scales, the pages are flowing star-sea water patterns, and when opened, the contract runes of the ancient Water God and the Dragon King emerge.]

It was not over yet.

Immediately following, the introduction of new powers arrived.

[New Exclusive Power: Creation of Myriad Waters]

[Power Analysis: The wielder can mobilize the infinite water elements of the heavens and myriad worlds to directly carve out an independent small world within the void.

Within this world, the wielder is the sole Creator God; their words become law, and they hold the power of life and death.

Even if a Divine King-level powerhouse is dragged into it, they will be subjected to the absolute suppression of the world's rules.]

Seeing this entry.

Countless Title Douluo gasped in unison.

Creating a world?

This was already the means of a Creator God!

The previous "Vicissitudes of Life" only modified the environment, but now it was directly creating a world?

Before everyone could recover from their shock.

The second new ability made everyone look at that sword of Furina's from before.

[New Exclusive Power: Judgment Resonance]

[Power Analysis: When the "Codex of the Myriad Abyss Dragon Authority" and the "Blade of Still Waters and Judgment" are on the same battlefield, the ultimate bond will be triggered.]

[Combo Skill: Judgment of the Myriad Abyss: Heaven and Earth Punish Together]

[Effect: Induces resonance between the Ancient Dragon Authority and the Water God's divinity, descending an absolute judgment that covers the entire continent.

Any living being judged as "guilty," regardless of their location or cultivation level, will be subjected to an unavoidable water-based punishment.]

Absolute judgment!

Heaven and earth punishing together!

At this moment, everyone understood.

These two artifacts were originally a set.

Neuvillette and Furina, these two people, were the strongest bound combination.

Whoever dared to provoke one of them had to be prepared to face the bombardment of two Supreme Divine Artifacts simultaneously.

Skywater City.

Inside the City Lord Mansion.

Neuvillette stood quietly before the massive floor-to-ceiling window.

In his hand, the brand-new Codex of the Myriad Abyss Dragon Authority hovered in mid-air, emitting a soft yet majestic azure glow.

The fine dragon scales felt warm and smooth to the touch, and the water dragon on the spine seemed to be affectionately nuzzling his palm.

An unprecedented sense of fulfillment surged through his entire body.

He felt as though he were the vast, boundless ocean itself.

Even...

He could clearly sense the cheers and resonance emanating from the Blade of Still Waters and Judgment not far away.

Tap, tap, tap.

Light, brisk footsteps approached.

Neuvillette did not turn around, but his originally calm expression softened in an instant.

"Neuvillette!"

Furina ran in like a happy little lark.

She was carrying the longsword, which had undergone a drastic transformation, and the smile on her face was even brighter than the sunlight outside the window.

"Look, look!"

"My sword was vibrating just now; it seems like it really wants to go play with your book!"

Furina ran to Neuvillette's side, leaned in curiously, and stared unblinkingly at the hovering codex.

"Wow—"

"It's become so beautiful!"

"These dragon scales are so, so shiny!"

She reached out a finger, wanting to poke the coiled water dragon, but hesitated and pulled it back.

"It... it won't bite me, will it?"

Watching her cautious, adorable demeanor, the softest part of Neuvillette's heart was gently touched.

He reached out, gently cradled the codex, and presented it before Furina.

"It will not."

Neuvillette's voice was as warm as jade, carrying a reassuring strength.

"In this world, it might harm anyone."

"But it will never harm you."

"Because..."

Neuvillette paused, his vertical pupils reflecting Furina's delicate face.

"This is also your authority."

Furina blinked.

Although she didn't quite understand what this talk of authority meant, Neuvillette's words made her very happy.

Emboldened, she reached out and tapped the head of the water dragon with her finger.

Pop~

The water dragon actually nuzzled her fingertip in a human-like manner and blew a tiny bubble.

"Heehee!"

Furina laughed happily.

"Neuvillette, it seems like we've become even stronger."

"The Golden Ranking List said we have a combo skill called... Heaven and Earth Joint Punishment?"

"Does that mean if anyone dares to bully me in the future, I can call you to beat them up with me?"

Neuvillette nodded slightly, his movements elegant and composed.

"There is no need to wait for the future."

"It has always been so."

"Anyone who attempts to disturb you shall face the wrath of this vast ocean."

A few simple sentences, devoid of flowery language, yet heavier than any vow.

The two stood there before the window.

One tall and one short.

One still and one active.

A codex hovered in the air, and a long sword hummed softly.

Sunlight spilled over them, casting two long shadows that intertwined, inseparable from one another.

Just then.

In the sky outside, the text on the Golden Ranking List changed once again.

The previous reward phase had come to a complete end.

The magnificent golden characters dissipated, replaced by a warning that was even more heart-stopping.

[The Divine Artifact Ranking List has concluded.]

[A brand new ranking list will now commence.]

[Counting down the twenty strongest individuals on the continent.]

[Those who make the list will receive an opportunity to change their destiny, or even... a godhood!]

As soon as these words appeared.

The entire Douluo Continent erupted into a frenzy.

The strongest!

If the Divine Artifact Ranking List was a test of heritage and luck.

Then this ranking of the strongest was a test of raw, tangible power.

And there were only twenty spots available!

This meant that only the twenty people standing at the very pinnacle of the pyramid across the entire continent were qualified to make the list.

More importantly, there was that reward—a godhood!

Countless old monsters, stuck at the peak of level ninety-nine and struggling in vain to find the path to godhood, instantly turned crimson with desire.

Even Bo Saixi on Sea God Island, Tang Chen in Slaughter City, and even Qian Daoliu, the Great High Priest of Martial Soul Hall.

Upon seeing these words, their breathing grew ragged.

Inside the City Lord Mansion.

Furina looked up at the announcement in the sky and tilted her head.

"The strongest?"

"Neuvillette, will you be number one?"