While the entire Douluo Continent, from humans to Soul Beast, from emperors to beggars, was immersed in the unparalleled and mind-blowing shock of White Jade Capital, their minds blank—
Above the sky, the several enormous light screens suddenly flickered simultaneously.
Immediately following, a voice, devoid of emotion, cold and indifferent, yet crystal clear, resounded deep within the soul of every living being:
[Detection of achievement regarding the key landmark " White Jade Capital " in the " Shrouding the Heavens " world.]
[The progress of unlocking the Shrouding the Heavens World" has been increased.]
[Current unlock progress: 15%]
[A cross-industry draw will be held soon; 3 people will be selected this time.]
[Target range: All living beings in the Douluo Continent (including Soul Beast )].
[Countdown: 10, 9, 8...]
The voice was like Jinglei, instantly waking the Douluo Continent from its shock.
"Again... again they're going to pull someone out?"
Three spots available!
" The Shrouding the Heavens World... is a world with an emperor in one Lifetime, a Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, and the White Jade Capital!"
Pick me! You have to pick me!
After a brief period of deathly silence, an even more frenzied eruption followed!
If during the first draw, everyone was filled with fear and uncertainty about the unknown, then now, after witnessing firsthand the terror of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, the domineering power of the Great Emperor's rules, and the magnificent, divine-surpassing White Jade Capital, all fear has transformed into the most primal desire!
strength!
That's a power that surpasses even the divine level!
That's the possibility of overlooking the stars, wielding the laws, and even... touching Eternal!
Shrek Academy, on the playground.
Yu Xiaogang suddenly looked up, a strange blush rising on his face from excitement.
" The Little San! Rongrong! Xiao Wu! And everyone else!"
His voice was urgent and trembling like never before, "Did you hear that? Three spots! From the Shrouding the Heavens World!"
Tang San took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turbulent waves in his heart stirred by the magnificence of White Jade Capital, and said in a deep voice:
"Teacher, I heard you."
That world... has Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, the rules of the Great Emperor, and even more... the White Jade Capital.
Even with his resolute will, the mention of the name " White Jade Capital " revealed an undisguised longing in his voice.
"I want to go!"
Xiao Wu jumped up almost the instant the countdown ended, her pink eyes sparkling with an unprecedented light—the rabbit Martial Soul's instinctive yearning for a higher level of life, mixed with curiosity about the unknown world and an impulse for adventure.
Ning Rongrong had initially been somewhat reserved due to her family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, completely abandoned her airs of a young lady at this moment, clasping her hands tightly and her eyes filled with eagerness:
I want to go too!
"If... if I could go to that world and learn that kind of 'cultivation technique' that transcends Soul Power, maybe... maybe it could allow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to break through its limits, or even... evolve!"
Oscar rubbed his hands together, his face a mixture of excitement and trepidation. "Goodness, that's a place where you can use stars as bricks!"
If I could get my hands on some of their 'seasoning' or ingredients, wouldn't I, Oscar, be able to make sausages that would make even Titled Douluo drool?
He tried to ease the tension with jokes, but the tremor in his voice betrayed his true desire.
Ma Hongjun's chubby face was jiggling, and his small eyes were wide open.
"If I go, Fatty, could I find Core Flame even more powerful than the phoenix's? Could I completely burn away the Evil Fire and turn it into a true divine fire?"
Looking at this group of energetic young people, and seeing the flames burning in their eyes, Yu Xiaogang was filled with mixed emotions.
He slammed his theoretical notes shut with a sharp "snap," his gaze sweeping over the crowd. His voice was more serious than ever before, yet it carried a hint of relief that even he himself didn't realize.
Listen! If... I mean if, one of us is chosen!
"Don't be afraid! Don't back down!"
"The rules of that world are incredibly cruel: 'One emperor Lifetime,' 'One Great Emperor,' and galaxies can turn to dust at any moment. It's a true mountain of corpses and sea of blood, a pinnacle reached by stepping over the bones of countless geniuses!"
"But!"
He abruptly changed the subject, his voice rising sharply with an almost obsessive fervor, "That is also the true path to heaven!"
"It is the true 'Tao' that transcends all our theories and all our knowledge!"
"What is the motto of the Shrek Academy? -- 'We only accept monsters, not ordinary people!'"
"In the Douluo Continent, we are monsters. But in that world..."
Yu Xiaogang's gaze deepened and became distant. "Perhaps we... aren't even monsters, just the most ordinary ants."
"But that's precisely why we must go!"
"Go and see how high the sky is, how thick the earth is! Go and use our monstrous hearts to fight for that sliver of hope, to contend for that... supreme path!"
"If any of you go, remember this! Don't disgrace Shrek Academy! Even if you die, die on that road to the top!"
Yu Xiaogang's words were like a fire, completely igniting the burning desire in the hearts of the Shrek Seven Devils.
Even the usually calm Tang San had a burning flame in his eyes.
"Teacher, I understand!"
Tang San nodded emphatically, his hand unconsciously reaching for the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges, where all his Hidden Weapon and trump cards lay. "If I have the chance, I must go and see for myself what a magnificent world it truly is!"
"I'm going too!"
Count me in!
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing with an unprecedented glint of light:
"Three spots! Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu! If... if someone from our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could be selected..."
Chen Xin took a deep breath and clenched his fist. "Sect Master, if I could go to that world and witness that kind of swordsmanship... no, witness the ultimate of that 'Dao', I, Chen Xin... would die without regret!"
Gu Rong roared, "That's right! Even dying in that forbidden area is better than dying of old age on this Douluo Continent!"
Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong's eyes lit up with surprise, "Three spots..."
" Gui Mei, Yue Guan! Immediately issue the order to all members of the Spirit Hall to concentrate their minds and silently recite their desire for power and the Shrouding the Heavens World!"
"Let's see if it's easier to extract it from the Heavenly Screen now!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Gui Mei and Yue Guan instantly transformed into two black shadows and rushed out of the Pope's Palace.
At this moment, only Bibi Dong remained in the Pope's Palace, staring intently at the Heavenly Screen. " The Shrouding the Heavens World... White Jade Capital... the Heavenly Emperor... will surely be mine!"
In an instant, the Clear Sky Sect, the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire...
The same thing is happening in every faction and in every corner.
Commoner Soul Master yearn to defy fate, nobles yearn to perpetuate their glory, emperors yearn for Eternal power, and Soul Beast yearn to break free from the shackles of their bloodlines...
At this moment, the entire Douluo Continent fell into an eerie silence.
The countdown on the screen struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer.
[...3, 2, 1.]
[Extraction begins.]