The Angel Holy Sword turned into a golden streak of light and shot straight toward Haimala's brow. Just as Qian Pocheng breathed a sigh of relief,
the Angel Holy Sword had barely pierced the skin of Haimala's brow when an invisible force stopped it in its tracks. Two slender fingers clamped firmly around the blade, and a drop of bright red blood trickled down from Haimala's forehead.
Seeing this, Qian Pocheng immediately sensed that something was wrong. Haimala's fingers tightened slightly, and the blade instantly shattered. Then Haimala opened his eyes, blue-golden light flickering within them.
In an instant, a terrifying energy erupted from Haimala and spread in every direction. Qian Pocheng was sent flying by the force, and a golden pillar of light shot up into the sky, reaching the heavens as immense energy poured forth.
Seeing the strange sight and sensing the irresistible energy it contained, everyone still fighting stopped what they were doing and looked toward the Sea God Hall.
On Sea God Island, Bo Saixi was fighting when she saw this. She was instantly startled. "Teacher has broken through!"
Qian Daoliu and the other two were stunned. They could sense that the energy contained within the pillar of light far surpassed that of Grand Worship Qian Pocheng.
Then Qian Pocheng appeared. Qian Daoliu hurriedly asked,
"Father, did he really break through?"
Qian Pocheng nodded gravely.
"He was this close. Quick, gather the entire army. Everyone, regroup and face him together!!"
"Yes!" Qian Daoliu understood how serious the situation was and hurried off to give the order.
The Spirit Hall army was now less than a mile from Sea God Island. Qian Daoliu quickly ordered Murong Fuhai to assemble the troops.
Everyone soon gathered together, and several people anxiously asked, "Grand Worship, did he really break through?"
At this, Qian Pocheng gave a heavy nod. Everyone's hearts sank.
A Limit Douluo!
On the Douluo Continent, Haimala was the only human who had reached Level 99.
Though there was only one level between Level 99 and Level 98, the difference was as vast as heaven and earth.
After the strange sight vanished, ripples spread through the surrounding space. Then, a figure strode through the air. With every step he took, the surroundings were bathed in Sea God's Light.
After only a few steps, he appeared above the battlefield. He wore a gold-and-blue robe, with a golden mark between his brows. His handsome face was stern, his posture upright. Even standing still, he inspired fear.
The newcomer was the High Priest of Sea God Island, the Limit Douluo—Haimala.
"We welcome the High Priest back from seclusion!!!"
"We welcome the High Priest back from seclusion!!!"
"We welcome the High Priest back from seclusion!!!"
The surviving troops on Sea God Island and the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians all bowed and cheered for Haimala.
Haimala nodded. After surveying everyone, he fixed his gaze on Qian Pocheng and said slowly:
"Qian Pocheng, it's been nearly ten years since we last met, hasn't it?"
"Exactly nine years and 267 days, Haimala. I've always remembered." Qian Pocheng nodded and met his gaze.
At this, Haimala glanced at the army behind Qian Pocheng, his expression unchanged. He raised a hand and pointed. A burst of golden energy surged forth, breaking through the Black Flame Army's formation and destroying every Red Barbarian Cannon.
With the formation broken, the Black Flame Army soldiers who had been holding it were knocked to the ground. Surprise flashed through Murong Fuhai's eyes.
"He broke the Sun-Eroding God-Killing Formation with a single strike. As expected of that legendary, peerless realm!"
Haimala lowered his hand as though he had done nothing more than swat away a fly. Qian Pocheng turned his head slightly and saw that no one had been injured. Somewhat surprised, he looked at Haimala and asked in puzzlement:
"Haimala, this isn't like you."
At this, Haimala smiled faintly and replied casually:
"It only means they'll live a little longer. Whether they die sooner or later makes no difference... I'll kill you first, then kill them. It's all the same..."
Hearing this, Qian Pocheng shook his head helplessly. "Indeed. Now that sounds like you."
"Heh. Your son has quite the talent. He's nearly as gifted as my disciple." Haimala noticed Qian Daoliu and offered a word of praise.
Qian Pocheng nodded. "Yes. My son and your disciple will surpass us both one day."
"Hahaha! And what if your son has no future..." Haimala gazed calmly at Qian Daoliu. The latter immediately felt as if thorns were pricking his back, as though some terrifying being had fixed its eyes on him.
As he spoke, a terrifying aura burst from Haimala and bore down on everyone.
Seeing this, Qian Pocheng stepped in front of Qian Daoliu and gave a cold snort.
"Hmph! Haimala, I wouldn't have led my army here without making thorough preparations. Even if you've reached that peerless realm!!!"
As his words fell, Murong Chayue and Xiao Qingmei flew to Qian Pocheng's side. They raised their hands, and two streams of Soul Power—one white, one black—fused together. Their mighty aura surged into the sky as they stood with Qian Pocheng to face Haimala.
"Oh, a Martial Soul Fusion Skill? How interesting." A flicker of admiration crossed Haimala's eyes as he sensed the aura of the two.
Murong Chayue was a Level 97 Peak Douluo, while Xiao Qingmei was a Level 95 Super Douluo. Their Martial Souls were the Demonic Flame Heavenly Dragon, renowned for its domineering, ruthless Demonic Flame, and the Immortal Wing Flying Dragon, famed for its bone-piercing, unrelenting Spirit-Cleansing White Flame.
The Martial Soul Fusion Skill they unleashed together was extraordinarily powerful. Even Grand Worship Qian Pocheng couldn't defeat them. Qian Pocheng had once estimated that their fused strength was comparable to a Limit Douluo's, though he couldn't verify that without having experienced a Limit Douluo's power firsthand. It was certainly far beyond that of a Level 98 Peak Douluo.
Seeing this, Haimala's expression remained untroubled. Instead, he said:
"Hahaha! So what if you have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill? Do you really think breaking through was all I accomplished this time?"
As he spoke, Haimala raised his hand, and the mark between his brows glimmered with golden light.
The Seven Sacred Pillars at the seven positions around Sea God Island suddenly burst into radiance. Their seven beams converged above the island, then transformed into countless streams of light that rained down upon everyone on Sea God Island.
In an instant, everyone's injuries healed completely. The seven thickest streams of light entered the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians, and the seven of them immediately returned to peak condition. On top of that, their strength increased by nearly twenty to thirty percent.
"This is the authority Sea God Island granted me after I broke through to Limit Douluo. I can command the Seven Sacred Pillars to strengthen people over a wide area."
Haimala explained slowly. Everyone on Sea God Island was restored to peak condition, and they lined up behind him.
Seeing this, Qian Pocheng waved his hand. Murong Fuhai behind him took up the formation flag himself and climbed to the highest point of the warship. Soul Power surged around him as nine Spirit Rings—two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red—appeared. The Demonic Flame Heavenly Dragon materialized behind him and let out a roar!!
"Black Flame Army, form up!!!"
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