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He suddenly sensed the presence of a Titled Douluo approaching.

So he cracked one eye open and peered over.

He saw Chen Xin descending beside the arena with Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi.

Xue Qinghe was in high spirits.

He had received word long ago that Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao was gravely injured.

But today, after completing the Star Official Challenge,

Tang Hao had recovered from his injuries and returned to his peak.

His Soul Power had even risen by one level from before,

reaching level 96.

What was more, relying on his own strength,

he had fought fiercely against all eight Titled Douluo elders of Spirit Hall.

Even though he had been at a disadvantage, it was still terrifying.

Those were eight Titled Douluo elders of Spirit Hall.

At the same time, Xue Qinghe noticed

that Dragon Duke beneath the arena was actually fusing with a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

His Soul Power had risen from level eighty-something before

to level 90 for some unknown reason.

"Could this... all be because Dragon Duke took on the Star Official Challenge

and received the rewards?"

Xue Qinghe was extremely envious.

He understood better than anyone how rare and precious a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone was.

The Angel Clan had six inherited Spirit Bones.

Each one had reached an age of ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years.

Only when a member of the Angel Clan cultivated their Soul Power to level 100 and inherited a divine position

could the six inherited Spirit Bones combine into the Angel Set,

raising their age to the Hundred Thousand Year level.

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin also noticed the unusual changes in Dragon Duke.

All three of them yearned to take on the Star Official Challenge.

Unfortunately, a Lucky Star Feather was impossible to come by.

They looked again toward the Silver-Haired Man seated on the cushion at the center of the arena,

their eyes filled with awe.

The three exchanged glances and walked to the edge of the Arena Formation.

Xue Qinghe bowed respectfully and said:

"Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe!

"I have come at the command of Emperor Xue Ye to pay my respects to Senior!"

Everyone nearby turned their attention toward them.

Dragon Duke finished fusing with the Spirit Bone and opened his eyes.

Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, Meng Yiran, and Dragon Granny looked over as well.

But the person seated on the cushion in the arena

gave no response at all.

The atmosphere grew awkward.

Xue Qinghe sensed the strange looks from those around him.

For the sake of this heaven-sent opportunity to take on the Star Official Challenge,

he could only raise his voice a little.

He called out again:

"Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe!

"I have come at the command of Emperor Xue Ye to pay my respects to Senior!"

Yet there was still no response.

Some murmurs began to ripple through the crowd.

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, standing behind Xue Qinghe,

both wore grim expressions.

Xue Qinghe remained composed and drew a deep breath.

Then he bowed once more and said:

"Xue Qinghe pays his respects to Senior!"

The next moment, although Lin Feng's eyes remained closed,

he spoke in a deep voice. "What do you want?"

Xue Qinghe's gaze tightened, but he breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"Senior, I have come at the command of Emperor Xue Ye!

"On behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire, I hope to be on friendly terms with you!

"We would like to invite you to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace as our guest..."

But before he could finish,

Lin Feng's expression turned cold. "Get lost!"

At once, a terrifying surge of power from the formation erupted,

hurling Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin away.

A hundred meters away, Chen Xin barely managed to shield Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi.

His sharp eyes filled with fear.

Chen Xin's first thought was that this person's strength was truly terrifying.

Even that person from the Angel Clan would be no match for him.

Feng Xiaotian hurried over and bowed.

"Feng Xiaotian pays his respects to Your Highness!

"My respects to Sect Master Ning and Sword Douluo!

"Earlier, Saintess Hu Liena of Spirit Hall was here!

"She begged Senior not to give Tang Hao a reward!

"She even invoked Spirit Hall's backing!

"Senior immediately struck her unconscious and left her gravely injured!

"Senior even said, 'What do I care if Spirit Hall lives or dies?'

"So I urge Your Highness to watch what you say!

"Remember not to anger Senior, or the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin were stunned.

They had never expected Senior to hold Spirit Hall in such little regard.

That meant the Heaven Dou Empire was even less significant to him.

Xue Qinghe secretly broke into a cold sweat. He had nearly caused a catastrophe.

Just then, Dragon Duke and the others came over.

Dragon Duke held his Dragon Head Cane and bowed.

"Dragon Duke Meng Shu pays his respects to Your Highness!

"My respects to Sect Master Ning and Sword Douluo!"

Xue Qinghe had no dealings with Dragon Duke, so he nodded.

Then he saw Dragon Duke walk up to Chen Xin.

Dragon Duke smiled and said:

"Sword Douluo, I'm still missing a Ninth Soul Ring.

"Once I have it, I'll be able to advance to the Titled Douluo realm.

"I wonder if you could help me acquire a Soul Ring? I would be deeply grateful!"

Chen Xin had already noticed Dragon Duke's level 90 Soul Power and the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone he possessed.

He nodded toward Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect made friends far and wide, and Dragon Duke was certainly worthy.

Especially since he was also ranked second on the "Spirit" Challenge Gold Stele.

He might even earn a high-rated reward.

As for coveting the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, Chen Xin didn't dare take that risk.

If they accidentally angered Senior, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be doomed.

The group ventured deep into the Mixed Area of the Star Dou Great Forest.

With Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who was level 96, and Ning Fengzhi, the greatest support Soul Master on the continent, there,

Dragon Duke smoothly absorbed a ninety-thousand-year Soul Ring.

He advanced to the Titled Douluo realm, reaching level 91.

Night fell, and midnight arrived.

Around the arena in the inner reaches of the Star Dou Great Forest,

the number of Soul Masters gathered there had now surpassed one hundred thousand.

Although all three Star Official Challenges had ended for the day,

one major event remained.

The rewards for the Challenge Gold Stele rankings were about to be announced.

Feng Xiaotian, second on the "Defense" Challenge Gold Stele, had held his rank for three full days.

Hu Liena, third on the "Spirit" Challenge Gold Stele, had held her rank for three full days.

They would each receive the first-place A+ rating reward,

the second-place B+ rating reward,

and the third-place C+ rating reward.

At midnight, beneath the night sky,

three Challenge Gold Steles hovered in the air.

They represented the three categories: "Attack," "Defense," and "Spirit."