However, when Tang San heard the words "Heavenly Dao reward," the anger in his heart was instantly doused, replaced by boundless anticipation and excitement.
A reward from the Heavenly Dao...
What could it be?
I hope... it doesn't disappoint me!
Tang San stared fixedly at the sky, his breathing growing ragged.
In the next instant, a vast heavenly voice resounded across the entire Douluo Continent.
[Reward issued: Buddha Wrath Tang Lotus will receive the power of origin and transform into a "Divine Artifact"!]
As the voice fell, a dazzling golden pillar of light descended from the heavens above, enveloping Tang San with pinpoint accuracy!
Boom!
Tang San felt an indescribably terrifying power surge into his body, then flow into the golden lotus inside his Soul Tool.
He shot to his feet, his eyes blazing with delight!
A Divine Artifact!
It was actually a Divine Artifact!
As a deity, he knew exactly what the words "Divine Artifact" meant!
Power capable of slaying gods!
Once Buddha Wrath Tang Lotus transformed into a Divine Artifact, its might would reach an unimaginable level. Perhaps... it really could kill a god with a single strike!
At that moment, Tang San cast aside everything else—his past life being exposed, the accusations that he was a villain.
Compared with a Divine Artifact capable of slaying gods, what did a little notoriety matter?
Worth it!
It was so worth it!
"A Divine Artifact..."
"Third Brother... got a Divine Artifact!"
Dai Mubai and the others watched Tang San bathed in golden light, feeling the heart-stirring power radiating from him. They couldn't help swallowing, their eyes filled with envy.
"That's amazing, Third Brother!"
Ma Hongjun shouted excitedly.
"With this Divine Artifact, we'll surely defeat Qian Renxue and wipe out the Spirit Hall!"
"Exactly! Victory will be ours!"
Oscar raised his arms and shouted along.
His companions' praise sent Tang San's confidence soaring.
Feeling the close connection between himself and the newly reborn lotus, he slowly curled his lips into a smile of assured victory.
Qian Renxue...
Your time is up!
At the same time, the comments filling the sky erupted into a frenzy, all of them voicing envy and jealousy.
[Holy crap! A Divine Artifact! They just gave him a Divine Artifact!]
[The tenth-ranked treasure gets a Divine Artifact as a reward. I can't even imagine what the first-ranked one will get!]
[Sea God Tang San is going to be invincible now!]
Star Dou Great Forest, Lake of Life.
The Soul Beasts, who had been sneering at Tang San and discussing his vile deeds, fell completely silent.
Every Soul Beast stared blankly at the sky, sensing the might of the Divine Artifact coming from beyond the heavens. Not one of them could speak.
"A... Divine Artifact..."
In the deepest part of the forest, Di Tian's golden slit pupils contracted sharply.
On the island in the middle of the lake.
Gu Yuena, who had been watching the show with interest, finally showed a hint of surprise.
A flicker of astonishment passed through her violet eyes.
Her silver gown spread across the grass. She gently crossed her snow-white legs, her graceful ankles faintly visible beneath the hem. She looked lazy and elegant, yet carried an air of dominion over the world.
"Even the lowest-ranked item gets such a terrifying reward?"
Gu Yuena parted her red lips, her voice tinged with amusement.
"Then what sort of rewards will the nine treasures ranked above it receive?"
"Super Divine Artifacts?"
Gu Yuena murmured the words, her peerlessly beautiful violet eyes finally lighting with interest.
Even she couldn't help feeling stirred by this mighty force from beyond the world.
Silver Dragon Spear.
She had a strong premonition that her spear, which had accompanied her through endless ages, would certainly have a place on the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking!
And when the time came, what sort of blessing from the Heavenly Dao would it receive?
At the thought, even Gu Yuena, usually so composed, couldn't help looking forward to it.
She shifted lazily in her seat. The hem of her silver gown flowed like moonlight as she crossed her long, shapely legs. Her slender ankles and breathtaking curves formed a beautiful tableau with the life force all around her, radiating irresistible allure.
Elsewhere.
Spirit City, Pope Palace.
"A Divine Artifact..."
Bibi Dong gazed up at the sky and softly uttered the words, her breathing faltering.
She wore a lavish purple-black gown that outlined her mature, voluptuous figure. Beneath its high slit, her long, fair legs were visible in fleeting glimpses, exuding the presence and allure of a queen.
The tenth-ranked item alone had been rewarded with a brand-new Divine Artifact.
The Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking's generosity was truly astonishing!
Bibi Dong swallowed unconsciously, her throat suddenly dry.
She knew that if she successfully inherited the Rakshasa Godhood, she would also receive a Divine Artifact: the Rakshasa Demon Scythe.
But now...
Tang San, the man she hated most, had gained a Divine Artifact of slaughter out of thin air before her!
"That old fox..."
A shadow crossed Bibi Dong's phoenix eyes, and alarm bells rang in her heart.
Tang San was already as cunning as a fox. Now, with such a fearsome weapon in his hands, the threat he posed to the Spirit Hall Empire had reached an unprecedented height.
No!
She had to hurry!
She had to complete the Rakshasa God's final trial and ascend to godhood as soon as possible!
Only by becoming a god could she truly stand against him!
Bibi Dong clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms.
Meanwhile, at the front lines before Jialing Pass.
Inside the Spirit Hall Empire's military camp, the air was so heavy it was almost suffocating.
Every Titled Douluo and every Soul Master stared fixedly at the sky, sensing the terrifying aura faintly reaching them from the direction of Shrek Camp. Their faces were grim.
A Divine Artifact!
That was a Divine Artifact!
No one knew just how powerful a brand-new Divine Artifact, born from the power of the Heavenly Dao, would be.
They only knew that it had been made for slaughter!
"This thing... will be difficult to withstand."
Golden Crocodile Douluo spoke hoarsely, worry etched across his aged face.
Everyone's hearts sank.
If even the Second Worship said that, its power was obvious.
But if they didn't stop Tang San from using it to bombard Jialing Pass, the consequences...
The Spirit Hall was doomed to lose!
And the empire would fall with it!
On the battlements, Qian Renxue's expression was just as grave.
Her golden divine armor gleamed with holy light in the night. She stood perfectly still, like a flawless statue of a goddess. Her golden battle skirt covered her powerful, beautiful legs, which supported her tall, divine form.
As a deity, she understood better than anyone how much a powerful Divine Artifact could amplify one's combat strength.
Especially an explosive Divine Artifact made purely for destruction. Once detonated, its destructive power would be immeasurable.
Qian Renxue couldn't help picturing that figure in her mind.
That man sitting in the courtyard... Qian Ye.
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