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

Chapter 169 Celestial Anomaly, Killing Ranking
Spirit world.

Inside the magnificent and solemn temple.

The five great god-kings sat high on their divine thrones, their faces solemn.

Below, numerous deities, including first-level and second-level gods, gathered, creating a somber atmosphere.

The God of Destruction's voice was deep and heavy, containing an uncontrollable solemnity: "The nature and origin of the celestial curtain that appeared on the Douluo Continent remain unanalyzed to this day."

"It has completely broken free from the monitoring of the divine realm, and it publishes lists and bestows rewards. Its behavior patterns are difficult to predict, and its influence is growing day by day."

"more importantly"

He paused, then looked around at the gods: "Because of our previous attempt to forcibly intervene, an irreparable spatial rift was eventually torn open on the outer edge of Douluo Star!"

Upon hearing this, a suppressed gasp of surprise rippled through the hall.

Space crack!

The gods present, in particular, understood what a rift on the outer edge of a rich plane meant.

That was the fuse that ignited the disaster, the breach that let the wolf into the house!
The God of Life took over, his beautiful face showing worry: "Currently, that rift is extremely unstable and its rules are distorted, allowing only forces below the god level to pass through relatively safely."

"The five of us have joined forces and set up the strongest concealment and protection barrier around the rift, hoping to temporarily conceal its existence and delay the possibility of it being discovered by other planes."

The Asura God-King surveyed the area below, his voice cold and imposing: "But the barrier is not foolproof. Therefore, a sufficiently powerful and reliable deity must be stationed near the rift to monitor it at all times, just in case!"

His gaze was piercing as he looked at the gods: "Who is willing to take on this heavy responsibility?"

The temple was silent.

The gods avoided eye contact, and no one responded.

Residing in the void, monitoring a rift from which a crisis could erupt at any moment.
This is tantamount to being exiled to the border—a dreary and dangerous situation.

Furthermore, it severely hinders one's own cultivation and enjoyment of divine authority.

Moreover, with the Douluo Continent now shrouded in uncertainty and rife with internal changes, who would be willing to wade into those troubled waters?

The Asura God-King's face darkened, and he coldly snorted, his overwhelming killing intent causing the temperature in the hall to plummet: "Since no one is willing to volunteer, then I will appoint one! Hunting priests, heed my command!"

A middle-aged priest in silver armor with a resolute face stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and although there was helplessness on his face, he dared not disobey.

"My subordinate is here!"

"I hereby order you to immediately proceed to the outer rift of Douluo Star, to constantly monitor the rift's movements and the surrounding void anomalies, and to report to the God Realm regularly!"

"Issuing an alert immediately if any unusual activity is detected!"

"Yes, sir!"

The hunter priest accepted the order, his heart filled with bitterness.

The Asura God King turned his gaze to another deity with a unique aura.

He was a man dressed in a moon-white robe, with a handsome face and deep eyes that seemed to contain all the joys and sorrows of the world.

It is the god of emotions who melts away the ice of thought.

"Nian Bing".

The Asura God-King's tone softened slightly.

“You wield the Law of Emotions, possess keen perception, and are among the strongest of the first-level deities. The Hunter Priest's strength is limited, and he may find it difficult to handle unexpected situations.”

"Please keep a close eye on the Douluo Star. If necessary, you may offer assistance remotely or go there in person to investigate."

"With the current changes in the heavens, the order of the divine realm also requires our full efforts to maintain. We cannot be distracted by other matters at all times. With you here to oversee and support us, we can feel a little more at ease."

Rong Nianbing remained calm, his eyes flickering slightly as if he had thought of something. He nodded and said, "I will obey the God King's decree and keep an eye on the Douluo Star."

His quick agreement surprised the several god-kings, but also put them at ease.

With this powerful and meticulous god of emotions by his side to provide support.

It is indeed much safer than sending just one priest.

"That's good."

"The most urgent task is to find a way to completely close the rift as soon as possible and to try to re-establish a 'controllable' connection with Douluo Continent."

"The matter of the Heavenly Curtain also needs to be continuously studied. Let's disperse," the God of Destruction said in a deep voice.

In the Douluo Continent, three days passed in the blink of an eye!
The moment everyone has been waiting for has arrived!
The sky lit up with dazzling golden light right on time, and countless creatures craned their necks in anticipation, wondering what this "mysterious list" was all about.

However, a sudden change occurred!

"Boom boom boom!"

Right next to that familiar golden sky, the void suddenly twisted violently.

Dark red light surged forth, rapidly condensing and expanding.

This eventually formed another side, a blood-red sky that was almost identical to the golden sky!
Two canopies, one gold and one red!
They float side by side in the sky.

They exude vast auras that are completely different, yet both are breathtaking!
The golden sky still carried that mysterious, just, and majestic aura, seemingly originating from the highest rules.

The blood-red sky, on the other hand, is filled with a chilling will that is iron-blooded, murderous, passionate, and tragic.

It was as if it were a clarion call born for war and survival!
"Two canopies?"

"What's going on? The sky has split open?"

"What's that blood-red stuff? The stench of blood and the intensity of battle are overwhelming!"

The entire continent was in an uproar, and countless people stared in astonishment at this unprecedented spectacle.

Before anyone could speculate further...

That blood-red sky was the first to stir!

The blood-red light surged and coalesced into three ferocious characters, written with flowing, serpentine strokes, as if inscribed with fresh blood.

[Kill Ranking]

Immediately afterwards, a cold yet impassioned voice, carrying the implication of a bloody declaration, resounded throughout every corner of the continent.

It is directly imprinted deep within the souls of all living beings.

[A message to all spirits of Douluo Continent:]

[Anomalies detected at the surface barrier indicate malicious intent from outside the domain, and a cross-domain intrusion crisis is imminent!]

[To inspire all beings, unite their fighting spirit, and protect our homeland, a kill list is hereby issued!]

This list is based solely on the slaying of invaders from another world!

The strength, number, and results of enemy kills are all converted into 'kill points'!

The kill leaderboard is updated monthly, listing the top 100 heroes by kill points!

[The top performers and those ranked highest each month will receive various rewards bestowed by the heavens! These could include cultivation techniques, divine weapons, soul bones, increased cultivation level, good fortune, and even opportunities to turn the tide of battle!]

[This ranking will continue until the invasion crisis is resolved!]

Blood and fire forge heroic souls, slaughter protects the common people! Fight!

The last word "war" exploded like a thunderclap, carrying an indomitable fighting spirit and a tragic determination that soared to the heavens.

It shocked all living beings that heard it!
After a brief silence came a deafening uproar and panic!
"Dimensional invasion? Enemies from another dimension?"

"Are there really other worlds beyond Douluo Continent?"

"Oh my god! Is our Douluo Continent about to be invaded? Why?"

"Kill Ranking Rewards. Is this a call for everyone to become soldiers and prepare for war?"

"Who is the enemy? How strong are they? When will they arrive?"

"Even the heavens are taking this so seriously, even creating a special ranking list as an incentive. This time, the enemy is probably formidable."

Panic spread like a plague.

Ordinary people and low-level Soul Masters were filled with anxiety.

For the first time, they realized so acutely that there were worlds beyond worlds, and that their homeland might soon become a battlefield.

(End of this chapter)