Kun-Kun Defensive Array

Ten brilliant streams of light descended from the sky, carrying the supreme majesty and will of the God Realm, crashing down upon the Douluo Continent.

The God Realm had made its move.

The ten divine officials split into three groups, streaking across the horizon like meteors, racing toward Sea God Island, the Spirit Hall Elder Hall, and the Slaughter City, respectively.

Sea God Island, Sea God Temple.

Bo Saixi stood before the statue of the Sea God, holding the Golden Scepter, her long sea-blue hair fluttering gently in the ocean breeze.

Her expression was as calm as water, yet deep within her eyes, a trace of panic was hidden.

She had long since sensed the arrival of the ten divine officials.

What was meant to come had finally arrived.

"Sea God High Priest Bo Saixi, respectfully welcomes the divine envoys." She bowed slightly.

The leading divine official wore silver divine armor, his face stern and his gaze like lightning. "Bo Saixi, the God Realm has issued an order for you to report truthfully all information regarding the Sky Screen. Especially the identity and origin of that 'Brother Cao,' as well as the background of everyone on the rankings."

Bo Saixi lowered her eyes, her thoughts racing.

Brother Cao...

The man who had communicated with her countless times in the Dream Space, the mysterious existence who had let her know her future fate.

But she could not speak!

"Lord Envoys," Bo Saixi raised her head, her voice calm. "After the Sky Screen appeared, the connection between Sea God Island and the God Realm was severed. My knowledge is limited. Those on the rankings are all young people with extraordinary talent, and as for that 'Brother Cao'... I have never seen him, nor do I know his true identity."

The divine official stared at her for a long time, as if judging the truth of her words.

Bo Saixi's expression remained unchanged, meeting that scrutinizing gaze with composure.

"Very well," the divine official withdrew his gaze. "Since that is the case, you shall lead the way. Take us to that Ye Family Fortress. The top of the rankings comes from there; perhaps we can find clues."

Bo Saixi bowed slightly. "As you command."

Ye Lingling... the top of the rankings...

That girl was likely going to be in big trouble.

Spirit Hall, Elder Hall.

Qian Daoliu stood before the statue of the Angel God, watching the three streams of light descending from the sky, sighing inwardly.

"Angel God High Priest Qian Daoliu, respectfully welcomes the divine envoys." He bowed slightly.

The leading divine official wore golden divine armor, with the phantom of six wings flickering behind him; he was a divine official of the Angel God lineage. "Qian Daoliu, the God Realm has issued an order for you to report truthfully all information regarding the Sky Screen. Especially that Brother Cao, and the matter of your granddaughter, Qian Renxue."

Qian Daoliu's heart tightened.

Xue'er... his granddaughter knew that Brother Cao. If the God Realm discovered the truth...

"Lord Envoys," Qian Daoliu raised his head, his expression as usual. "After the Sky Screen appeared, the connection between Spirit Hall and the God Realm was severed. My knowledge is limited. As for Xue'er... she said she practiced the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique in her dreams and does not know the specific details about Brother Cao."

The divine official frowned. "Are you saying you do not know the identity of that Brother Cao?"

Qian Daoliu shook his head. "I do not."

The divine official stared at him for a long time, but ultimately did not press further. "Very well, you shall lead the way. Take us to the Ye Family Fortress."

"As you command."

Slaughter City.

This city of sin, shrouded in blood and slaughter, welcomed four uninvited guests today.

Four brilliant streams of light descended from the sky, carrying the supreme majesty of the God Realm, instantly dispersing the blood mist that had shrouded this place for thousands of years.

Countless fallen ones trembled under that divine light, kneeling on the ground, not daring to look up.

Yet, the divine officials were focused only on the figure in the deepest part of the Slaughter City: Tang Chen.

The former master of the Clear Sky Sect, a level-99 Limit Douluo, a peerless powerhouse on par with Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi.

Now, however, he was possessed by the Nine-Headed Bat King, reduced to a walking corpse.

The leading divine official wore dark red divine armor, his gaze like a torch. "Nine-Headed Bat, what immense audacity, to dare possess one undergoing a divine trial!"

He struck out with his palm, and a blood-colored divine light instantly surged into Tang Chen's body!

"Hiss!!!"

A shrill, piercing roar erupted from within Tang Chen!

A black phantom with nine heads was forcibly ripped out of Tang Chen's body by the divine light. It struggled and wailed frantically within the radiance, eventually turning into a wisp of black smoke and dissipating into nothingness.

Tang Chen's eyes, which had been clouded for countless years, suddenly regained their clarity.

He looked down at his own hands, feeling the long-lost, surging soul power within his body, and tears of an old man streamed down his face.

"I... I have returned..."

The divine official said indifferently, "Tang Chen, you were possessed by the Nine-Headed Bat for many years; it was we who saved you. Now, you need to do one thing."

Tang Chen raised his head, his eyes full of gratitude. "Lord Envoys, please speak. This old man will not hesitate even if it costs me my life!"

"Take us to the Ye Family Fortress. The top of the rankings comes from there, and we need to find clues about that 'Brother Cao'."

Tang Chen nodded without a moment's hesitation: "As you command!"

Five figures soared into the air, speeding toward the Ye Family Fortress.

Ye Family Fortress.

When the three parties gathered outside the fortress, what they saw was an ancient castle enveloped by a golden light barrier.

That barrier was no ordinary defensive formation; it was woven from countless fine, golden light patterns, resembling an inverted golden bowl that protected the entire Ye Family Fortress within.

It was the Sky Screen reward Ye Lingling had obtained: the Kun-Kun Defensive Array.

Ten divine officials stood before the array, with the three Limit Douluo—Qian Daoliu, Bo Saixi, and Tang Chen—behind them. A dozen powerful auras converged, enough to make any faction tremble.

The leading divine official frowned and looked at the three of them: "This array is extraordinary. You three go ahead and test it."

Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi exchanged a glance, both seeing a trace of helplessness and reluctance in the other's eyes.

They did not want to be here, and they certainly did not want to attack, but with the divine officials present, they had no choice.

Tang Chen, however, volunteered, stepping forward with a long stride: "Let this old man test the quality of this array first!"

Qian Daoliu waved his hand and stepped forward first: "Let me go first."

He took a deep breath, raised his hand, and struck out with a palm!

A golden beam of Angelic Holy Light, carrying vast soul power, slammed into the golden light barrier!

"Hum!!!"

The barrier vibrated slightly, ripples spreading across its surface.

However, to everyone's utter astonishment, as the ripples expanded, they actually formed a massive, lifelike phantom of a... chicken on the surface of the barrier!

The chicken phantom held its head high, chest puffed out, wings spread wide, dancing gracefully on the barrier in a manner that was outrageously elegant!

Even more absurdly, a loud, clear crowing sound erupted from the barrier: "Cock-a-doodle-doo...!!!"

The entire scene fell instantly silent.

What kind of defensive array was this?

When attacked, it produced a dancing chicken?

And it crowed?

Qian Daoliu's face turned black.

Seeing this, Tang Chen burst into laughter: "Qian Daoliu, oh Qian Daoliu, after all these years, you haven't made any progress at all! You can't even break a chicken array! Watch this old man!"

He stepped forward, and his Clear Sky Hammer expanded rapidly! Nine soul rings flashed in unison as he unleashed a full-powered strike!

"BOOM!!!"

An attack several times more ferocious than Qian Daoliu's slammed heavily into the light barrier!

The barrier shook violently, the ripples surging even more intensely!

Then, an even larger, fatter, and more spirited chicken phantom began to dance on the barrier!

"Cock-a-doodle-doo...!!!"

The crowing was even louder than before!

Tang Chen's face instantly turned the color of a pig's liver.

"What... what kind of trash array is this!" he roared.