Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Chen Awakens

They had only reached this point thanks to the vast resources Spirit Hall supplied.

Yet today, a single reward from the Sky Screen had let an ordinary talent cross the divide and become a top-tier genius.

"Why? This isn't fair!"

Yan thought of all the days and nights he had spent cultivating to reach this point. Then he looked at Dai Weisi, soaking comfortably in the Golden Light, and wailed.

"It's fine. The stronger the Sky Screen is, the better for us. After all, when it comes to power and backing, who can compare with Spirit Hall?"

Xie Yue was stunned to see Dai Weisi become a Soul King just like that.

But he quickly recovered and spoke to comfort Yan.

"That's right. My brother's right. If even Dai Weisi can make the list, then we in Spirit Hall certainly can."

Full of confidence, Hu Liena patted Yan on the shoulder.

"Maybe all three of us will make the list. Then we can become Soul Kings on the spot too. A nineteen-year-old Soul King is impressive, but what about a sixteen-year-old Soul King?"

"Exactly, Nana! You're right. When it comes to power, who can compare with Spirit Hall?"

At their words, Yan immediately cheered up and began imagining how he would one day dominate Douluo Continent.

Seeing Yan grin foolishly, Hu Liena and Xie Yue exchanged a glance. Each saw helplessness written all over the other's face.

Dai Weisi's breakthrough drew the attention of the entire continent.

Meanwhile, in a space of utter darkness, a figure wandered back and forth in a daze.

Suddenly, the figure stopped, snapped open a pair of scarlet eyes, and looked up at the sky.

"What is that? I've actually... regained my senses? Yes, I remember now. I'm Tang Chen, Clear Sky Douluo Tang Chen!"

A fierce aura erupted from Tang Chen, and the entire dark space fell silent.

Then came a flurry of wings. Several enormous bats dropped from the darkness, twitching as they died.

Standing in the dark, Tang Chen silently sorted through his memories.

Back on Sea God Island, Bo Saixi had said she would marry whoever became a god. He had sworn not to return until he did.

Later, after countless hardships, he had finally found Slaughter City, where the Asura God's legacy lay.

But while undergoing the Asura God Trial, he had been secretly hindered by the Rakshasa God and parasitized by the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King. He had lost himself, only coming to his senses now.

And his return to consciousness seemed closely tied to the Sky Screen that covered all of Douluo Continent.

As Tang Chen fully awakened, the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King flew out of his body and fled.

"Damn it! How did you wake up? How could you possibly break free of Lord Rakshasa God's handiwork?"

"Heh. That's none of your concern. As for the Rakshasa God, I'll settle accounts with him in time!"

A massive Clear Sky Hammer appeared above the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King and smashed down at him.

Though Tang Chen had only just broken free of the corruption and his body was weak, the foundation of a level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo remained.

And this blow carried years of pent-up fury. Tang Chen held nothing back.

As the Clear Sky Hammer swung, the nine Soul Rings around it lit up one by one, then all exploded at once.

This was Ring Detonation, the ultimate secret of the Clear Sky Sect's divine technique, the Great Sumeru Hammer.

After the Soul Rings exploded, their violent energy became the purest explosive force. It poured into the Clear Sky Hammer and struck the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King.

The Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King did not even have time to scream before he was blasted into a cloud of blood.

Even after the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King died, energy continued to erupt from the Clear Sky Hammer.

By the time everything went still, the little town hidden in this remote place had been leveled.

All of Slaughter City, along with every Evil Soul Master and wanted criminal who had fled there, was utterly wiped out by Tang Chen's full-force strike.

With the energy of nine detonated Soul Rings gathered into it, Tang Chen's blow had surpassed the limits a human could reach.

Standing at the heart of the blast, Tang Chen watched Slaughter Space reappear where Slaughter City had vanished. A complicated look crossed his eyes.

Ring Detonation had further injured his already weakened body.

But within Slaughter Space, streams of Asura Divine Power flowed into him, keeping him alive.

"To build anew, one must first break the old."

Tang Chen felt his body decaying further, yet his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Though the Rakshasa God had harmed him back then, the Asura God Trial had not ended.

He was still undergoing the Eighth Trial.

And after years of being lost before finally awakening, Tang Chen had found a way to pass it.

"Sky Screen, I don't know where you came from, but I, Tang Chen, thank you. Once I attain the Asura God's position, I'll give everything I have to repay you!"

Tang Chen bowed deeply to the Sky Screen overhead, then resolutely entered Slaughter Space.

As Tang Chen entered Slaughter Space, Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi both sensed something and turned toward it at the same time.

"Such a familiar presence. Is that you, Tang Chen? Gone for so many years, only to suddenly appear now..."

Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment, then rose and stretched his limbs.

"I've been secluded long enough. It seems it's time for me to step back into the world."

On Sea God Island, Bo Saixi stood beneath the Sea God Statue with her hands clasped, as though listening to something.

After a while, Bo Saixi straightened. Sensing a familiar presence from a faraway place, she sighed softly.

"Pass down the order. Lord Sea God has issued a decree. From today onward, Sea God Island will enter the world!"

On the throne in Zi Tian Palace, Zi Tian watched Dai Weisi break through to Soul King with great interest.

"A nineteen-year-old Soul King would certainly rank among the best in Douluo Continent's history. Too bad everyone he has to compete with is a monster."

As a transmigrator, Zi Tian knew the story of Douluo Continent inside out.

In the original story, Tang San had become a Soul King at seventeen and reached level one hundred to become a god at twenty-five. He had even held Dual Godhood as both Sea God and Asura God.

Given Tang San's background, he would surely make the list too. With the Sky Screen's rewards on top of that, who knew how fast he would advance?

Just as that thought occurred to him, Zi Tian rested his chin on his hand and abruptly turned toward Slaughter Space.

"What a familiar presence. Is that Uncle Asura's divine power?"

Zi Tian was no stranger to the Asura God.

After all, he and Zi Tian's parents were colleagues, all members of the God Realm Committee.

When Zi Tian was little, the Asura God had even held him and given him an exceptionally generous one-month gift.

"Uncle Asura's legacy chose Tang Chen first. But Tang Chen fell victim to the Rakshasa God's scheme and was parasitized by the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King, losing consciousness.

"Now Uncle Asura's legacy is stirring again. Could Tang Chen have awakened? Is this a butterfly effect from my transmigration, or did the Sky Screen cause it?"