The Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul behind Golden Crocodile Douluo had undergone a complete transformation.
Two savage dragon horns grew from the crocodile's head, and the scales covering its body changed subtly, evolving from ordinary crocodile scales into scales exclusive to the Dragon Clan.
Then, the Golden Crocodile King's four claws transformed into dragon claws. The entire Martial Soul looked rather mismatched, yet its aura had become considerably stronger than before.
"Could it be that Second Brother's Martial Soul is about to evolve into a Golden Dragon Crocodile?"
"The Golden Crocodile King is already among the super Martial Souls. If it undergoes another beneficial mutation, just how terrifying will it become?"
Mighty Lion Douluo marveled. His Purgatory Mighty Lion Martial Soul was likewise among the very best, or he would never have broken through to Rank 97 with his own talent.
Yet even his Martial Soul could not compare to the Golden Crocodile King.
If the Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul had only exerted a slight suppression over his Martial Soul before, then now, he could actually feel Martial Soul suppression coming from Golden Crocodile Douluo.
That suppression was utterly real.
"Hard to say. Second Brother's condition is not very stable. It depends on how he chooses."
Qian Daoliu shook his head. With his insight, how could he fail to see Golden Crocodile Douluo's inner hesitation?
The effect of the Sweet Potato Golden Dragon's secondary plant was still insufficient, at least for a super powerhouse like Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Second Brother now has only two choices. One is to evolve his Martial Soul completely into a Golden Dragon Crocodile, but his strength will not break through to the Peerless Douluo realm."
"And there is no guarantee that he will be able to break through in the future."
"The second choice is to forcibly push his Soul Power to the Peerless Douluo realm, but there is no guarantee that his Martial Soul will complete its evolution."
"Both choices have their advantages and disadvantages. It depends on how Second Brother decides."
Qian Daoliu explained Golden Crocodile Douluo's current state.
In truth, the Worship Hall's consecrates still hoped that Golden Crocodile Douluo could break through to the Peerless Douluo realm.
After all, there was no need for his Martial Soul to mutate. He already had a descendant in Jin Chen, and with the Sweet Potato Golden Dragon's main plant, it would most likely be able to bring about a beneficial mutation in the Martial Soul.
Golden Crocodile Douluo sat cross-legged, and the aura around him gradually stabilized, as though he had already made his choice.
Dugu Bo had actually awakened long ago. He stood off to the side, and the strength of these Worship Hall consecrates had far exceeded his imagination.
Every consecrate only needed to make the slightest move to crush him. He even felt that he might not be able to defeat Qiangu Xiaoye, a junior.
At this moment, Dugu Bo emitted the terrifying aura of a Rank 93 Titled Douluo.
From newly entering Rank 91 to Rank 93, he had crossed two entire major stages.
The Immortal Herb he had consumed did not have the effect of increasing Soul Power. Every level he had gained came from the toxins throughout his body.
He had returned to the appearance of an ordinary person. The colors of his pupils and hair had reverted, and his whole body felt much lighter. The toxins that had accumulated within him had placed far too heavy a burden on his body.
Watching from the side, Dugu Bo had already made up his mind to officially announce his joining Spirit Hall in a few days.
Dugu Bo knew that his granddaughter could not grow up in a better environment than this.
"Second Brother's bottleneck seems to be breaking."
Green Phoenix Douluo cried out. The aura Golden Crocodile Douluo was releasing had already entered the domain of a Peerless Douluo.
Clearly, Golden Crocodile Douluo had given up the chance for Martial Soul Evolution and instead pursued a higher realm.
After all, at his age, there was truly no need to seek what was distant while ignoring what was near. If he had been young, he definitely would have chosen Martial Soul Evolution without hesitation.
But now he was old. To live a few more years and protect his descendants, this was the best choice.
Even if he had chosen Martial Soul Evolution, it would likely still have been inferior in combat power to breaking through to Peerless Douluo.
The pressure emanating from Golden Crocodile Douluo became increasingly terrifying. Tuoba Yue'er, whose cultivation was the lowest among those present, even felt the urge to fall to the ground and kneel in submission.
This was the true strength of a Peerless Douluo. Once one went all out, those below Titled Douluo would not even be able to muster the thought of resistance.
Qian Daoliu waved his hand, and golden light immediately burst forth throughout the Worship Hall, completely neutralizing the pressure from Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"It seems Second Brother has chosen to break through. That is good. The Peerless Douluo realm has been his lifelong aspiration."
"Our Spirit Hall has welcomed its second Peerless Douluo. This is our strongest era in thousands of years."
The other consecrates also watched Golden Crocodile Douluo with delight.
As brothers of countless years, they naturally hoped that Golden Crocodile Douluo would reach the limit of human Soul Masters.
The pressure Golden Crocodile Douluo emitted finally reached a critical point. His terrifying might instantly surged out of the Worship Hall and swept across all of Spirit City.
Unlike when the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Consecrates had broken through to Rank 98, Golden Crocodile Douluo's might this time was several times more terrifying.
Throughout Spirit City, everyone with a Soul Power Level below Rank 80 was suppressed and forced to crawl on the ground, unable even to lift their heads.
The once bustling Spirit City instantly fell silent.
At the same time, within the Qiangu Family's courtyard.
Ling Feng and the other children had just endured the previous wave of pressure under Tuoba Yunhai's protection.
Then Golden Crocodile Douluo's pressure arrived, even more violent than before.
"That's Grandfather. He broke through too!"
Jin Chen naturally recognized his grandfather's aura. From the looks of it, he had most likely succeeded in breaking through.
Golden Crocodile Douluo had already possessed Rank 98 peak Soul Power. There was naturally no need to say more about what came after his breakthrough.
"Xiao Feng, did you see that? My grandfather broke through to Rank 99."
"That's Rank 99! There aren't many of them on the entire continent. My grandfather is now the second strongest person on the continent."
Jin Chen beamed with joy.
Ling Feng merely smiled without speaking. Naturally, he was very happy that Golden Crocodile Douluo had broken through to Peerless Douluo.
"Alright. Judging from what happened just now, the consecrate grandfathers should have all completed their breakthroughs. Let's go to the Worship Hall and find them."
"Alright, let's go together."
Qian Renxue nodded.
"I want to go too!"
"Me too, me too! My grandfather is in there too."
Dugu Yan and Hu Liena waved their arms around, scrambling to rush forward.
The group headed directly toward the Worship Hall.
Inside the Worship Hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo opened his eyes as well.
His once-clouded eyes were now filled with brilliance.
He rose and stretched, his entire body crackling. He emitted the distinctive pressure of a Peerless Douluo.
"After wasting nearly sixty years, I never expected to break through in my old age."
Feeling the terrifying strength within him, several times greater than before, Golden Crocodile Douluo could not help shedding tears.
"Hahahahaha! Heaven has not forsaken me, Golden Crocodile!"
"Big Brother, did you see it? I have reached the Peerless Douluo realm as well."
"Third Brother, Fourth Brother, did you see? I succeeded. I truly succeeded!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo lost his composure. He had suppressed this for far too long... far too long...
So long that he had believed he would never step into the limit of Soul Masters in this lifetime.
"We congratulate Second Brother on entering the Peerless Douluo realm!"
"Congratulations, Second Uncle, on entering the Peerless Douluo realm!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo stroked his beard, his spirits soaring.
"Good, good, good. Xiao Ye, you brat, you broke through to the Titled Douluo realm too. I will personally hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast for you!"
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