Douluo Continent: I had just reached my limit when the sky exposed me.

Chapter 152 The Storm Dragon King Makes His Debut
The sound from the sky brought this divine duel, which could be described as the most exciting, intense, and high-level since the start of the war, to a close.

The entire Douluo Continent.

A long, profound silence ensued.

All spectators, whether human or spirit beast,

They were still immersed in the unparalleled shock and fear brought by that final sword strike—"Poetry and Sword Unparalleled."

After a long time.

The human world erupted in earth-shattering cheers and ecstasy!

The sound surged straight into the sky!

"Li Bai has won!!"

"Poetry and Sword Mastery! That's terrifying! Only a god could wield such a sword technique!"

"We humans have defeated the supreme beings of the land-based spirit beasts!"

……

Qibao Glazed Sect.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin bowed deeply in the direction where Li Bai had disappeared.

That sword strike, "Poetry and Sword in Perfection," pointed him to the ultimate direction of swordsmanship.

Though I cannot go there, my heart longs for it!
In the Wuhun Palace.

Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu were speechless, only feeling deep awe and powerlessness.

Li Bai's power has completely exceeded their reach and even imagination.

Starry Sky Forest, Core Area.

A dead silence.

Biji rushed towards Di Tian, ​​who was on the verge of death and had been sent back by the golden light.

The emerald light cascaded down relentlessly.

The ferocious beasts, including Xiong Jun and Wan Yao Wang, stood frozen in place, their eyes filled with fear and confusion.

Their invincible king has been defeated.

And it was such a crushing defeat.

Di Tian's enormous dragon eyes were half-open, their former majesty and arrogance completely gone.

All that remained was a deep weariness, and... a trace of indescribable frustration and loss.

To be defeated by Li Bai, to be defeated by a human Soul Master, is unprecedented.

The space fluctuated slightly.

A stunningly beautiful silver figure appeared silently on the lakeside.

It was none other than the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena.

Her arrival did not cause much of a commotion.

All the ferocious beasts bowed their heads in awe.

Brigitte's healing light paused slightly.

Gu Yuena walked to Di Tian's huge head, stretched out her slender hand, and gently pressed it on the crack on his forehead.

A wisp of pure, silver energy, seemingly containing the very essence of all things, was infused, complementing Brigitte's healing power.

The stubborn Azure Lotus Sword Intent at Di Tian's wound finally began to slowly dissolve, and the tendency for the dragon's body to collapse was stopped.

"My lord..."

Di Tian emitted a weak spiritual fluctuation, filled with shame.

"No need to say more, this is not your fault."

Gu Yuena's voice was cool and calm.

His purple eyes gazed in the direction of Beidou Academy, carrying a hint of inquiry and solemnity.

"That Li Bai, his power is very peculiar."

"It is not just about the use of soul power, but also contains a unique 'artistic conception', a path that perfectly blends wine and sword, and uses this to leverage the power of heaven and earth."

"I have never seen anything like it before."

She paused, then continued, "Especially his second spirit, that wine gourd... it can perfectly fuse nine completely different, even contradictory, spirit skill effects, resulting in a qualitative change!"

"The power involved here cannot be explained by a simple mutation of the martial soul."

"This human, and the Beidou Academy behind him, are hiding far more secrets than we imagined."

A flicker of lingering fear and realization flashed in Di Tian's enormous dragon eyes.

"Indeed, right after he drank that nine-colored wine, his strength, speed, sword intent, and even his control over this space all underwent a qualitative leap."

“Each increase was just right, and they stacked together to produce an incredible effect… I was careless, and it really wasn’t as good as it could be…”

Admit you're not as good as your opponent!

It was painful for the proud Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King.

But it is also the beginning of facing reality.

The atmosphere in the core area of ​​the Soul Beast race was heavy and complex.

Meanwhile, the Beidou Academy.

"Hahaha, Li Bai, well done! That 'Poetry and Sword Mastery' sword strike made my hands itch!"

Sun Wukong has already begun to integrate his second martial soul, and his aura has become more refined and powerful.

A flash of lightning appeared around Sikong Zhen, and he nodded to Li Bai, saying in a deep voice, "Very impressive."

His words were concise, but a fiercer competitive spirit burned in his eyes. Li Bai's victory showed him a wider world beyond the ninety-ninth level.

Lu Xiao smiled and handed over a cup of tea that had been brewed sometime earlier.

"You've worked hard. Di Tian is indeed a formidable opponent. His Dragon God Claw has already reached a certain level of prowess. It's not easy for you to defeat him."

Li Bai took the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

Breathe a long sigh of relief.

The drunkenness and paleness on his face had faded considerably, and he regained his lazy yet sharp appearance.

He waved his hand, unusually refraining from boasting: "Di Tian's strength is indeed very strong. If it weren't for the miraculous effect of the Wine Immortal Gourd's 'Nine Brews Return to Origin,' which instantly restored my full strength and elevated all my abilities to their peak, I would have been in a much better position."

"To beat him, we'd probably have to fight until we're completely exhausted, and the outcome would still be uncertain."

He did not deny that his victory involved some trickery and relied on the special abilities of his second martial soul.

Lu Xiao nodded, his gaze distant: "Taking shortcuts is also part of strength. You can use your twin martial souls so naturally and in such a complementary way. This is your path."

"After this battle, you and Di Tian should both reach new heights."

at this time!

"boom!"

A sudden change occurred in the sky!
The crimson light, which had subsided somewhat after the battle between Li Bai and Di Tian ended, began to surge violently again!
They knew that the long-awaited final moment had finally arrived!

The top three in the final power ranking.

Those are the true pinnacle beings standing tall on the Douluo Continent.

Their names, their reputations, their incredible strength.

The truth will soon be revealed to the people of mainland China!

The center of the Blood Sea in the Sky.

Three enormous vortexes began to slowly form.

The colors of the vortex gradually became clearer, and its aura also changed completely.

The three vortexes slowly rotated, brewing the final supreme name.

Suddenly!
The vortex on the far left, after being brewing to its fullest extent, suddenly burst forth with dazzling brilliance!

It contains the howling of the wind, the roar of thunder, the nourishment of rain, and the flash of lightning...

The manifestation of various celestial phenomena and natural elements!

"Storm Dragon King!"

This name simultaneously surfaced in the minds of countless spectators.

really!

The blood-red light coalesced, transforming into an incomparably majestic dragon-shaped rune, which finally solidified.

[Power Ranking, 3rd Place]

Name: Storm Dragon King

[Affiliation: Beidou Academy]

[Beast Type: Divine Beast (Ancient Dragon King)]

[Combat Power Assessment: An ancient dragon king who wields the power over celestial phenomena, a manifestation of the laws of nature. He can perfectly control all natural elements such as wind, thunder, rain, and lightning, and use these as the basis for countless meteorological attacks. In his normal state, he possesses the peak combat power of a second-tier deity; when unleashing his full power, he can briefly draw upon the power of heaven and earth, his might approaching that of a first-tier deity. Overall assessment: the embodiment of nature, the master of celestial phenomena; his power is vast and boundless, making him difficult to defeat.]

[Reward: Significantly increased control over the Authority of Nature, enhanced elemental fusion ability, acquisition of the ultimate skill: Universal Pull, with a lifespan increased by 100,000 years. (Reward to be distributed)]

The Storm Dragon King is on the list!
Although it still drew gasps of amazement, it did not bring any major surprises.

After all, the reputation of this guardian beast of Beidou Academy had already spread throughout the continent thanks to the previous rankings and the existence of Li Bai and others.

At the peak of a second-level deity, his explosive power is comparable to that of a first-level deity.

Such praise is worthy of its mystery and power.

However, when the name of the Storm Dragon King was ranked third.

A question that was temporarily overshadowed by the fierce battle, but has always lingered in the minds of many top experts!

It grew wildly again, like weeds.

And it has become sharper and more bizarre.

Where is Lu Xiao?
That mysterious dean of Beidou Academy, the one who ranks first on the Soul Master Power Ranking, surpassing Li Bai.

Why is he still nowhere to be seen even after the third place on the power ranking was announced?
It's important to know that the previous ranking of Soul Masters emphasized potential, talent, and overall ability.

But to rank first, its combat strength is definitely not weak!

He should at least be on par with Li Bai, Di Tian, ​​and others.

Only those who are even stronger are qualified to surpass them.

But now?

Fourth on the power ranking is Li Bai, fifth is Di Tian, ​​and third is Storm Dragon King...

What about Lu Xiao, who just broke through level 100?

Surely he can't possibly be so badly ranked below the combat power leaderboard?
Absolutely impossible!
So, only two explanations remain, each one enough to make the hearts of all those in the know pound and their breath quicken.

The first possibility is that Lu Xiao perished.

Therefore, the Sky Screen can no longer collect its combat power information, but this possibility is extremely slim!
Given the unfathomable depths of Beidou Academy, how could he possibly have fallen silently?
The second, and only, explanation is even more unbelievable.

Lu Xiao, this human Soul Master whose Soul Power level has just broken through to level 100, his true combat strength...

Above the Storm Dragon King, who is at the peak of a normal second-level god and whose explosive power is comparable to that of a first-level god!

Therefore, his ranking is even higher than that of the Storm Dragon King!

(End of this chapter)