The Divine Realm, the central temple.
"Puff!!!"
Tang San's body trembled violently, and another mouthful of divine blood, as brilliant as golden-red glazed glass, splattered onto the smooth temple floor, immediately triggering a violent cough that he could not suppress.
He raised his hand and forcefully wiped away the remaining bloodstains from the corner of his mouth with his fingertips. His knuckles turned white from the force, and his clenched fists trembled slightly.
Deep within his cold eyes surged an incredulous shock and anger, along with a hint of offended rage.
He stared intently at the direction of the lower realm, as if trying to pierce through the endless void and see the silver figure that had shattered his divine sense.
"Just who... who is she?!"
The sentence was almost ground out from his clenched teeth, carrying a bloody stench.
The Kong Xuan in the lower realm, who repeatedly exceeded his control, was already enough of a headache for him. Now, another powerful figure has suddenly appeared, capable of annihilating his divine sense clone with a single blow?
Even if it was just a wisp of his divine thought, the fact that he could do it so cleanly and efficiently means that the other party must at least be at the level of First-Level God!
When did such a god-level powerhouse begin to hide in the Douluo Continent?!
Tang San's face twisted slightly, and his breathing became heavy and unsteady.
Recently, he has suffered repeated setbacks due to matters in the lower realm, and his divine sense has been repeatedly damaged. Within the Divine Realm, the conflict between him and the God of Destruction is like a taut bowstring, ready to explode at any moment.
At this critical juncture, any loss of strength, even a minor one, could become a decisive factor on the scales.
A flicker of apprehension crossed his eyes several times as he forced himself to calm down and weigh the pros and cons.
The matter of taking his daughter back has now clearly taken an unexpected turn.
Right now, the most urgent task is to counter the relentless pressure from the God of Destruction and stabilize the foundation of the Divine Realm.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the surging blood and anger in his throat, and turned his gaze away from the lower realm.
The Kong Clan Courtyard, located next to the Imperial Palace in Mingdu.
As the years go by, old friends go their separate ways, and it becomes increasingly difficult to reunite as easily as in our youth.
Today, however, this usually quiet courtyard is unusually lively, as Kong Xuan's companions have gathered here, a rare occurrence.
The group sat around, their conversation animated and lively, clearly indicating that they were all in high spirits.
" Brother Xuan."
Xu Wei put down his teacup and looked at Kong Xuan, who was sitting in the main seat. A hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes. "Now that you've broken through, are you about to... ascend to the Divine Realm?"
Upon hearing this, all the laughter and chatter subsided, and all eyes turned to Kong Xuan.
The lively atmosphere of just moments ago has been subtly tinged with a touch of sadness.
The reason everyone is gathered here today is because Kong Xuan's Soul Power has reached the pinnacle of Level 99, touching the barrier of the mortal limit.
Kong Xuan is about to go into seclusion to break through his cultivation and achieve the legendary status of "becoming a god at level 100"!
Kong Xuan looked at the crowd who had suddenly fallen silent, and the lively atmosphere in the room seemed to become much heavier.
He understood immediately and laughed loudly, "I'm going to become a god, not to die. Why are you all making that face?"
This joke eased everyone's expressions slightly. Kong Xuan suppressed his laughter, his expression turning serious, and continued, "Besides, even if I break through, I won't immediately ascend to the Divine Realm. There are still many unfinished matters on the continent that need to be properly arranged and handled."
His gaze swept over Xu Wei and the other somewhat dejected companions, and he said, "Besides, even if they go to the Divine Realm, it's not like they can't come back."
Kong Ling, who had been quietly standing by, chimed in with a smile, her voice clear and bright. "That's right! Brother's breakthrough is a huge joyous occasion; we should be happy!"
After the brother and sister said that, the atmosphere in the room became lively again.
The crowd temporarily set aside their melancholy, and the courtyard was once again filled with blessings and laughter.
After about an hour of pleasant conversation, Kong Xuan calmly stood up.
He glanced around at everyone present and said with a smile, "The time is almost up. I'm going into seclusion to try and break through to the final barrier."
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it shouldn't take too long."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the underground training room.
Breakthroughs in cultivation on the Douluo Continent are not like those in Xianxia novels where it takes decades.
Moreover, Kong Xuan possesses profound knowledge and skills, not only having Yun Ming's assistance but also the Super Divine Artifact, the Sea-Calming Divine Needle, within his Sea of Consciousness.
Stepping into the familiar meditation room, Kong Xuan activated the multi-layered soul-guiding protection and energy-gathering array that had been set up in advance. Rays of light flowed, forming an independent and stable energy field.
He then sat cross-legged and began his breakthrough.
Becoming a god at level 100 is something that countless Soul Master on the continent can only dream of, something unattainable.
However, in Kong Xuan's perception, this breakthrough might not be fundamentally different from each of his previous advancements in Soul Power Level.
He completely released all suppression of his bodily instincts, and his mind sank into the deepest recesses.
Under his guidance, the vast and boundless Soul Power surged and flowed endlessly through his meridians and dantian.
Just as Kong Xuan was fully immersed in his breakthrough, deep within his vast Sea of Consciousness, his two teachers were silently observing the flow of his every breath.
Compared to the calm and collected Electrolux, Yun Ming clearly showed more concern and tension.
He carefully observed the surging Soul Power around Kong Xuan, not missing any subtle fluctuations.
Electrolux's aged yet serene gaze swept over Yun Ming, a knowing smile playing on his lips. He slowly said, "There's no need to be so tense. With the foundation and opportunities this little fellow has accumulated, this breakthrough is merely a natural progression, a matter of course."
Upon hearing this, Yun Ming slowly nodded, his tense expression relaxing slightly. "I understand. The Divine Realm disappeared ten thousand years ago, and my past experience may not be of much use to him."
"But I firmly believe that Xuan'er will succeed."
At this moment, Kong Xuan's Soul Power was constantly condensing and growing stronger, and that magnificent and Life pulse could be clearly felt.
As Yun Ming experienced all of this, a complex and indescribable expression appeared in his eyes, a mixture of pride, relief, and a sense of being in another world.
"I never imagined..." he murmured to himself, "That my teacher left things unfinished back then, my student is about to accomplish!"
Kong Xuan was clear-headed and fully immersed in the process of breaking through.
In his perception, this attempt to break through to the level 100 God Realm was no different from when he advanced from Soul Master to Soul Grandmaster or from Soul Douluo to Titled Douluo. He did not feel any bottleneck.
His past breakthroughs were mostly based on the vast and pure Soul Power of his teacher Yun Ming, and the Soul Ring he condensed also came from Yun Ming.
However, Yun Ming himself also stopped at the ninth ring.
So, where will the tenth Soul Ring, representing godhood, come from? Kong Xuan has no Godhood Inheritance!
Kong Xuan found the answer to this question at the final and most crucial moment of his breakthrough.
Buzz!!!
In the deepest part of Kong Xuan 'Sea of Consciousness, that Sea-Calming Divine Needle suddenly emitted a long, resonant sound that pierced through the soul!
The next moment, an indescribable golden light burst forth from the towering pillar-like shaft!
Golden light surged like a tide, instantly sweeping across every corner of Kong Xuan's spiritual world, dyeing his vast sea of thoughts with a majestic and immortal divine luster!
Outside, in a quiet meditation room.
The nine Soul Ring that slowly rotated around Kong Xuan shone brightly.
Immediately afterwards, in the space outside these nine rings, a point of pure, golden light appeared out of thin air.
Then the golden light rapidly spread and solidified, outlining a perfect ring.
A vast and ancient aura, seemingly imbued with the ambition to support the heavens and the might to stabilize the seas, permeated the air.
An unprecedented pure Golden Soul Ring, its entire body radiating a divine light that seemed to be tangible, was firmly positioned above the ninth ring, becoming Kong Xuan's tenth ring!
At this moment, Kong Xuan's aura also underwent a fundamental transformation, steadily ascending towards a level that transcends the continent.