Douluo Continent: After their charm was maxed out, they became simps.

Chapter 92: The Great War Begins

The moment Xia Bai stepped into the Papal Palace, he felt a solemnity and majesty that was completely different from the outside world.

This is the core of the Spirit Hall's power; every brick, every tile, every pillar, and every beam carries the glory and splendor of hundreds of years.

Bibi Dong turned around, her eyes deep and bright, like the brightest star in the night sky, quietly falling on Xia Bai.

"I'm giving you one last chance. Are you willing to submit to my Spirit Hall?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Bai smiled knowingly and shook his head slightly. His composed demeanor was like willow catkins drifting freely in the summer afternoon breeze.

"Your Holiness, you misunderstand. My purpose in coming here is very simple: to collect the prize money due for this competition."

His words were calm and frank, without a trace of fear or hesitation, as if he were stating a perfectly ordinary fact.

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed across Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes.

She knew very well that Xia Bai's potential and strength far exceeded that of ordinary people. If she could recruit him to her own side, it would undoubtedly add an invaluable ally to the Spirit Hall.

But Xia Bai's answer made her realize that this hope had been shattered.

She sighed softly, "What a pity."

Bibi Dong's words carried a hint of regret; she valued geniuses above all else.

The atmosphere inside the Papal Palace suddenly became heavy as the two were talking.

Several figures emerged silently from the shadows, each exuding a powerful and chilling aura.

Especially the man in the lead, who wore golden armor and had a burly build.

"Your Holiness, is this the peerless genius you spoke of who possesses two 100,000-year soul rings?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo walked up to Xia Bai, looked him up and down for a moment, and said with regret:

"What a pity, such a peerless genius has to die by my hand."

"Second Elder, you'd better be careful, this kid is very strange!" Thousand-Pound Douluo looked at Xia Bai with a gloomy expression and warned Golden Crocodile Douluo.

He harbored a grudge against Xia Bai ever since Xia Bai cut off his arm in the canyon.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!" Golden Crocodile Douluo slowly raised his palm, and a surge of powerful soul energy flowed out from his body, gathering at his fingertips.

Immediately, a golden crocodile spirit leaped out and stood behind him.

That fierce aura originating from ancient times sent a chill down the spines of everyone present.

This is the martial soul of Golden Crocodile Douluo – Golden Crocodile King.

This is a top-tier beast spirit that is no weaker than the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex.

On the high platform of the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong sat on the papal chair, her gaze sharp and fixed on everything happening below.

With his fingers gently stroking his chin, he appeared calm and detached from the situation.

The powerful aura surged, making everyone present feel their breathing become much more rapid.

Faced with this sudden change in the situation, Xia Bai remained calm and composed. His eyes were clear, and a faint smile still lingered on his lips.

He slowly raised his head and met Bibi Dong's icy gaze.

"In that case, I would like to ask everyone present for their guidance."

As soon as Xia Bai finished speaking, he flipped his wrist, and a longsword crackling with purple electric arcs appeared out of thin air in his hand.

The sword shimmered with a deep purple luster, as if it contained the power of thunder. With just a slight tremor, tiny electric currents would leap out, crackling and awe-inspiring.

"First Soul Skill! Hidden Slash!"

Xia Bai raised the longsword high in his hand, then swung it down suddenly.

In an instant, a purple sword aura burst forth from the tip of the sword, like the first ray of dawn after the creation of the world.

It swept across, bringing with it a howling wind, and wherever it passed, space seemed to be cut open, leaving visible cracks.

The sword energy was so fierce that it was astonishing, and even the retainers of the Spirit Hall couldn't help but take notice.

Both Qianjun Douluo and Jiangmo Douluo had drastic changes in expression upon facing this sudden attack.

Although they were seasoned veterans who had seen countless masters, the speed and power of Xia Bai's sword strike truly exceeded their expectations.

The sword energy was like a wild horse, arriving in an instant, leaving them no time to react effectively.

At this critical moment, a golden halo suddenly appeared on the surface of Golden Crocodile Douluo's body, as if he were coated with a thick layer of armor, making him indestructible.

"Golden Armor!"

With a low shout, his second soul skill was activated, and a transparent shield instantly formed, blocking the path of the sword energy perfectly.

With a deafening roar, the sword energy collided with the shield, creating visible energy ripples that spread outwards, causing the surrounding air to vibrate.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression turned serious, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Good lad, the destructive power of this sword energy is almost comparable to that of Sword Douluo Chen Xin!"

"Thank you for the compliment, senior." Xia Bai smiled lightly, and once again brandished the Purple Lightning Longsword in his hand. Several sword energies, like dragons emerging from the sea, meandered and twisted towards Golden Crocodile Douluo.

They carried the force of thunder, tearing through the void and emitting bursts of hissing, as if they wanted to shatter all obstacles.

Faced with this swift attack, Golden Crocodile Douluo dared not be careless. He moved nimbly, like a nimble leopard, quickly shifting and moving within the space.

Every movement was precise to the extreme, striving to avoid the sharpness of the sword energy.

However, Xia Bai's swordsmanship was so exquisite that the trajectory of his sword energy was unpredictable and elusive. Even a powerful and agile expert like Golden Crocodile Douluo could not guarantee that he could completely dodge it.

As the sword energy drew near, Golden Crocodile Douluo roared, "Tear apart the crocodile claws!"

In an instant, his hands transformed into two enormous golden crocodile claws, their sharp tips gleaming with a cold light, as if capable of tearing through steel.

He lunged at Xia Bai, preferring to suppress him with his powerful physical attacks rather than be constantly attacked by Xia Bai's ranged attacks.

Golden Crocodile Douluo believed that with his physique honed over many years, he would have an advantage in close combat.

However, Xia Bai was prepared. A calm smile appeared on his lips, as if he had already seen through everything.

"An invisible wall!"

He gave a soft shout, and an invisible wall appeared out of thin air, as if it were a real object, blocking all of Golden Crocodile Douluo's attacks.

This air wall is not a physical object, but it is exceptionally sturdy. It uses the tight arrangement of atmospheric molecules to form a protective barrier. Even the Golden Crocodile Douluo's crocodile claws, which are powerful enough to destroy mountains and rocks, could not leave the slightest mark on it.

Looking at the seemingly fragile yet indestructible transparent barrier before him, Golden Crocodile Douluo couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise.

This kid's shield can actually withstand his fourth soul skill!

It seems we need to get serious.

Golden Crocodile Douluo narrowed his eyes slightly, slammed his fists into the ground, and shouted:

"Seventh Soul Skill!"

"The Golden Crocodile's True Form!"

(End of this chapter)