Peak Level 98, Azure Luan Evolves, God-Rank Martial Soul: Nine-Heavens Azure Luan!

Ever since the mysterious Ranking Screen had gathered above the Douluo Continent and begun its rankings,

the many deities of the God Realm, including all Second-Level Deities,

had been watching the movements of the mortal realm through the massive light screen in the God Realm Committee.

However, the previous rankings and rewards for those Soul Masters

were ultimately nothing more than petty squabbles among mortals in the eyes of deities with endless lifespans and control over laws.

Many deities had shaken their heads repeatedly, calling it boring.

Yet when the dark green stone gate of the Demon-Sealing Land and those two lingering powers spanning countless ages appeared,

the atmosphere in the previously dreary Committee hall abruptly changed.

Qian Yuhan stared at the Ranking Screen and murmured absentmindedly,

"Twenty thousand years... it really brings back memories.

"Back then, Lan Yu and I fought side by side on the Douluo Continent. We had to go through quite a bit to completely deal with that abomination."

Seeing this, Sea God Poseidon's eyes lit up, and he chuckled.

"Yu Han, so this was the seal you and that guy set up together back then?

"Tsk, tsk. Pure Life God power combined with your Angel God holy power—it's no wonder you managed to suppress that evil thing's remnant soul for twenty thousand years."

Qian Yuhan withdrew from her thoughts and gave Poseidon an indifferent glance, but said nothing further.

At that moment, the Evil God seated in the main seat stared fixedly at the constantly twisting dark green mist on the Ranking Screen and slowly spoke.

"It wielded the power of supreme evil, time, and space...

"The purity of this Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's Evil God Origin was rather high.

"Even after being slain and reduced to a wisp of remnant soul, it still endured twenty thousand years of erosion by both life and holy power without dispersing.

"If you hadn't forcibly killed it back then, that abomination might truly have had a chance of becoming a beast god."

Hearing the Evil God speak, the God of Destruction beside him snorted coldly, his tone carrying a trace of disdain.

"Hmph. It was merely a fallen beast.

"If Lan Yu hadn't yet become a god back then and thus been unable to completely erase its Evil God Origin, how could it have lingered on until today?"

In the God of Destruction's view, Qian Yuhan had ascended to the God Realm not long after becoming a god and had forgotten about the Demon-Sealing Land.

Otherwise, Azure Luan Douluo would not have suffered such a calamity twenty thousand years later.

But in truth, this had been deliberate on Lan Yu's part.

As long as the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's origin was sealed and suppressed, another Dark Demon Evil God Tiger would never be born again.

And it was only after that that the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's origin was released.

Only then was another Dark Demon Evil God Tiger born on the Douluo Continent.

The image on the Ranking Screen shifted once more.

[After narrowly escaping death and returning to Wuhun Hall, Azure Luan Douluo understood that his strength was insufficient. From then on, he devoted himself to secluded cultivation and ignored worldly affairs.]

[As seasons passed in the image, Azure Luan Douluo sat motionless amid violent winds. He underwent countless life-and-death breakthroughs, and his Soul Power soared continuously.]

[Level 95, Level 96... until it finally stopped at Peak Level 97.

He had also become the Third Consecrator of Wuhun Hall's Consecration Hall, renowned across the continent.]

Watching his cultivation journey over the past twenty thousand years on the Ranking Screen, Azure Luan Douluo let out a long breath and said with emotion,

"If not for that life-and-death crisis back then, this old man might never have found such determination to stake everything on one throw.

"Unfortunately, I have been stuck at Peak Level 97 for many years. In the end, it has been difficult to advance any further."

Golden Crocodile Douluo patted his shoulder and sighed.

"Third Brother, you've already done very well.

"The gap between Level 97 and Level 98 has trapped countless brilliant talents."

At that moment, sacred golden radiance intertwined with dark green life light above the Ranking Screen,

forming an enormous light screen as a majestic voice echoed throughout the Douluo Continent.

[Ranking complete. Beginning the distribution of Azure Luan Douluo's exclusive rewards.]

[Reward One: Soul Power level increases by one with no bottleneck. Soul Power directly reaches Peak Level 98.]

[Reward Two: Azure Luan Origin undergoes nirvana. Martial Soul evolves into the God-Rank Martial Soul, "Nine-Heavens Azure Luan."

And awakens the innate domain: "Azure Luan Domain."]

Boom!

As the voice fell, two dazzling divine lights pierced through the void and descended directly into Wuhun Hall's Consecration Hall,

enveloping Azure Luan Douluo completely.

Azure Luan Douluo's entire body shook violently. He could clearly feel the originally unbreakable Level 97 bottleneck within him collapse in an instant.

Surging Soul Power swelled madly like mighty rivers, directly rushing to Peak Level 98!

Not only that, an enormous divine bird, larger in size and with Nine-Color Divine Light flowing across its wings, appeared behind him.

A clear cry rang through the heavens as a terrifying storm domain instantly swept across the entire Consecration Hall.

Male Lion Douluo's eyes widened as he cried out in shock,

"What terrifying pressure!

"Third Brother's Martial Soul... it really evolved into a God-Rank Martial Soul!"

A trace of delight and shock flashed through Qian Daoliu's eyes as he slowly said,

"Peak Level 98 Soul Power, combined with a God-Rank Martial Soul and an innate domain.

"Third Brother, your current combat strength is likely no weaker than a Limit Douluo!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo also burst into laughter.

"More than merely no weaker!

"If this old man fought Third Brother now,

"his speed and domain alone would be enough to give me a headache.

"Congratulations, Third Brother!"

With this, Azure Luan Douluo's strength had directly surpassed Golden Crocodile Douluo's!

Azure Luan Douluo opened his eyes, sensing the boundless power within him, and deeply bowed to the Ranking Screen.

"Thank you, Ranking Screen, for bestowing this fortune upon me."

Within Sunset Forest.

Fire Dragon King watched the Ranking Screen and clicked his tongue in amazement.

"The being behind this Ranking Screen is truly formidable. With a casual gesture, it can evolve a mortal's Martial Soul and raise their Soul Power.

"Master, Azure Luan's current strength can be considered among the best even among mortals."

Lan Yu nodded slightly, his expression calm.

"Peak Level 98, along with a God-Rank Martial Soul—there are indeed few opponents for him on this continent.

"However, this is only the beginning for the Ranking Screen. The rewards to come will likely be even more astonishing."

Water Dragon King spoke thoughtfully from the side.

"Still, his Martial Soul's evolution is connected to the karma Master and that person left behind back then.

"If the life and holy power left by that seal had not protected his origin, he would have had no way to undergo nirvana today."

Lan Yu smiled noncommittally and continued watching the Ranking Screen.

God Realm Committee.

Sea God Poseidon watched Azure Luan Douluo's soaring strength on the Ranking Screen, stroked his chin, and teased,

"Yu Han, this junior of yours is quite lucky.

"He got to reap the benefits of what you and Lan Yu left behind back then for free, and now he has even turned misfortune into fortune, directly stepping into the threshold of a God-Rank Martial Soul."

Qian Yuhan looked at the noble and elegant Nine-Heavens Azure Luan in the image. A trace of gratification appeared on her cold face.

"Nine-Heavens Azure Luan... it does not disgrace the Angel Clan's protection.

"Unfortunately, if he wishes to become a god, this alone is not enough."

The God of Destruction snorted coldly, his tone still indifferent.

"Become a god?

"Without a Godhood to bear it, a mortal is ultimately still a mortal.

"Still, even I cannot quite see through the methods of this Ranking Screen."