The Divine Realm's hypocrisy! Tang Chen was nothing but a pawn!

Golden light descended from the heavens.

Three spheres of light formed at the same time.

Within the first floated a deep golden soul ring.

Profound patterns covered its surface, and the power it radiated sent constant ripples through space.

Within the second was an immensely heavy, dark golden soul bone.

The soul bone resembled the breastbone of a Titan Giant Ape, its surface covered in patterns of power.

The third sphere was the most unusual.

It was a mass of pure golden light.

Within that light, the faint outline of a Clear Sky Hammer could be seen.

[Martial soul quality enhancement: can enhance the Clear Sky Hammer's essence.]

The Golden Ranking's words descended.

The entire Douluo Continent erupted.

"A Million-Year Soul Ring?"

"A 100,000-Year Titan Soul Bone?"

"What's the last reward?"

"Enhancing martial soul quality?"

"It can even do that?"

"Martial soul quality is determined at birth. Even gods can't easily change it, can they?"

Countless soul masters looked up at the sky, their eyes filled with shock.

Every one of those rewards was enough to drive soul masters mad.

A Million-Year Soul Ring could utterly transform a Titled Douluo.

A 100,000-Year Titan Soul Bone was a supreme treasure that strength-type soul masters could only dream of.

As for enhancing martial soul quality...

That was power capable of changing one's very foundation.

If the Clear Sky Hammer's quality improved again, Tang Chen's strength would undoubtedly reach a new level.

Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong gazed at the three spheres of light in the sky, a flicker of unusual emotion crossing her eyes.

"A Million-Year Soul Ring."

"A 100,000-Year Titan Soul Bone."

"And a martial soul quality enhancement."

Having already received rewards from the Golden Ranking, she naturally understood what these rewards meant.

Tang Chen was already a level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo.

If he received these three rewards, his strength would undoubtedly increase dramatically.

Even with the Nine-Headed Bat King currently possessing his body, he would still be enough to make many of the world's powerhouses wary.

Inside the Worship Hall.

Qian Daoliu looked up at the Golden Ranking, his expression growing solemn.

Tang Chen had already been stronger than him.

Now he was receiving three more rewards from the Heavenly Dao.

Even as the heir to the Angel God Inheritance, Qian Daoliu could not disregard such an improvement.

"The Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking's rewards are becoming more and more astonishing."

Qian Daoliu spoke quietly.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi looked at the golden light that could enhance martial soul quality and adjusted his glasses.

His eyes were filled with envy.

"A martial soul quality enhancement."

"An opportunity like this could change a sect's future."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin remained silent.

His gaze rested on the Clear Sky Hammer's phantom, his expression deeply solemn.

Gu Rong also watched the sky.

"If the Clear Sky Hammer transforms again, Tang Chen's strength will likely become even more terrifying."

The Star Luo Empire's imperial palace.

The Star Luo Emperor stared at the three spheres of reward light without speaking for a long time.

Only after a while did he withdraw his gaze.

"The Clear Sky Sect really is about to rise again."

The Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace.

Xue Ye wore a grim expression.

After Bibi Dong received her rewards, Spirit Hall's reserves of strength had already grown greater.

Now Tang Chen had also received rewards from the Heavenly Dao.

The continent's powerhouses were slipping further and further beyond the empire's control.

"Pass down my orders."

Xue Ye said gravely:

"Continue monitoring the Clear Sky Sect's movements."

"If Tang Chen recovers, the empire must learn of it immediately."

Inside the Clear Sky Sect.

Tang Xiao and the elders had been swept up in complete elation.

The three spheres of reward light shone on their faces.

Tang Xiao looked up at the sky, no longer able to hide the joy in his eyes.

"A Million-Year Soul Ring."

"A 100,000-Year Titan Soul Bone."

"And a martial soul quality enhancement."

An elder spoke excitedly:

"As long as Lord Tang Chen receives these rewards, he'll not only recover his strength, he may even be able to complete the Asura God Trial anew!"

"The Clear Sky Sect is going to soar!"

Another elder looked up at the sky.

"With Lord Tang Chen here, Spirit Hall will never be able to suppress the Clear Sky Sect again!"

Tang Xiao did not disagree.

His gaze settled on Tang Chen's name.

The Clear Sky Sect had lain dormant for years.

Now, at last, its legend had appeared before the world once more.

Outside Heaven Dou City.

Long Yao stood on a hillside.

The golden sky screen illuminated the heavens.

He had seen every moment of the images showing Tang Chen infested by the Nine-Headed Bat King.

Long Yao looked at the Asura Demon Sword, his expression calm.

A moment later, he chuckled softly.

"Compared to the Asura God, the Rakshasa God amounts to little."

"Yet he even let someone tamper with his own heir."

"The Divine Realm still wears that same sanctimonious face."

Long Yao raised his eyes toward the heavens.

There was not the slightest reverence in the depths of his golden eyes.

"Those fellows haven't changed at all."

"Tang Chen is just a pitiful man."

"No matter how many rewards he receives, he's ultimately destined never to become the Asura God."

"His power will only end up paving the way for Tang San."

Long Yao withdrew his gaze.

"Still, receiving these rewards should let him hold on a little longer."

High in the heavens.

The three golden spheres slowly descended.

Tang Chen's name still hung high in ninth place on the Golden Ranking.

Meanwhile, golden light belonging to the next powerhouse had already begun gathering deep within the ranking.

Slaughter City.

Blood-red light descended from the heavens.

The three golden spheres passed through the dark clouds and landed before the King of Slaughter.

Tang Chen raised his head.

Controlling his body, the Nine-Headed Bat King was about to reach out and touch the three spheres.

At that very moment.

A powerful pull suddenly arose deep within Tang Chen's consciousness.

It was power from the Golden Ranking.

Golden light pierced through the blood-red aura and entered his soul directly.

Tang Chen's consciousness abruptly cleared.

"This is..."

The bloody light in his eyes began to recede.

The Nine-Headed Bat King sensed the change, and all nine of his heads let out piercing shrieks at once.

Tang Chen raised his hand.

A Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his palm.

The once heavy, austere Clear Sky Hammer had now changed.

Distinctive patterns emerged across the hammer's surface.

Like intertwining dragons and serpents, they spread over its head and handle.

An ancient aura radiated from the Clear Sky Hammer.

A violent power was mixed within it.

The space around the Clear Sky Hammer twisted continuously.

Tang Chen looked at the martial soul in his hand, his eyes filled with shock.

"A martial soul quality enhancement."

"The Golden Ranking really can change the Clear Sky Hammer's essence."

The Clear Sky Hammer trembled gently.

An oppressive pressure erupted from within it.

The Nine-Headed Bat King's power suffered the impact, and the blood-red aura rapidly retreated into Tang Chen's body.

The purple-black markings also began disappearing from Tang Chen's skin.

Tang Chen raised his other hand.

The Million-Year Soul Ring floated behind him, its deep golden light illuminating the entire palace.

Enormous power surged into Tang Chen's body.

All nine of his soul rings appeared at once.

Under the golden light, the final soul ring slowly turned a brilliant gold.

Tang Chen sat cross-legged before the throne.

The Million-Year Soul Ring's power continuously washed through his body.

The Nine-Headed Bat King struggled frantically.

But after infesting Tang Chen for so many years, he had long since become entangled with Tang Chen's soul.

Without outside help, Tang Chen would have had almost no chance of expelling him.

But now.

The Golden Ranking's power was suppressing him on Tang Chen's behalf.

The Clear Sky Hammer's essence was also continuously releasing its pressure.

Tang Chen closed his eyes.

His consciousness gradually sank into his body.

Within that blood-red world, the Nine-Headed Bat King lurked deep in his soul.

All nine heads opened their mouths at once, black currents pouring out without end.