Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

They were Niu Tian, ​​a level 99 Limit Douluo whose true form was the Azure Dragon, and Titan, a level 98 Super Douluo whose true form was the Titan Giant Ape.

Of course, they are currently in human form, traveling in the Douluo Continent as the First and Second Sect Masters of the Haotian Sect.

These two people, or rather these two beasts, simply sitting there, exuded a fierce aura. That overwhelming power, like that of unparalleled ferocious beasts, could not be completely suppressed.

They are truly beasts in human form.

"Big brother."

Titan, clutching a massive wine jar almost half the height of an average person, tilted his head back and gulped down a few mouthfuls. He wiped his mouth and muttered dejectedly:

"This time when Xiaodong came back, she mentioned that brat Huo Yuhao much more often than last year. She even said she wanted to bring him to our Haotian Sect to see him. How old is this kid? Just a teenager! Sister Xiaowu was 100,000 years old back then... It's been two years since we last saw him. I just don't understand. He's just some rising star on the continent. Why is a brat from the lower realm worth Xiaodong thinking about so much?"

Not satisfied with just finishing his drink, he stuck his thick, long tongue into the empty wine jar and licked the remaining liquid with lingering relish. Then, with a few gurgling sounds, he chewed up the entire hard earthenware jar, swallowed it, and his throat bobbed.

Niu Tian's lips twitched, but in the end he could only drink the wine in his glass in one gulp, out of sight, out of mind.

"Second brother, don't forget that you, me, and even that person all ascended from Douluo Continent. Ensuring that Xiaodong and that kid named Huo Yuhao grow up smoothly was originally the most important divine official assessment task for us in the lower realm."

"Moreover, he is worthy of that person's high regard, even allowing his daughter to descend to the mortal realm. If this rising star of the continent grows up, he will at least be a genuine first-level deity, which is beyond the reach of you and me."

"Brother, that's different. What era were we living in? It's nothing like now."

Chapter 217 Tang San's Divine Oracle, Bull Heaven Titan (Part 2)

He opened another jar of new wine, but the words he was about to say were swallowed back down. He simply raised the jar and clinked it against Niu Tianxu's, then sighed:

"Sigh, never mind, let's not talk about it anymore. Who told us we're so incompetent? Let's drink, let's drink. When Huo Yuhao comes, I'm going to give him a good beating, hehe."

Gulp, gulp, gulp... The bitter wine goes down my throat and my heart aches.

The two clinked glasses and drank, and for a moment the only sounds in the room were the sloshing of wine and the sound of swallowing.

Suddenly, their bodies jolted simultaneously, and then shock flashed in their eyes as they abruptly stood up.

In that instant, it was as if four bolts of lightning suddenly appeared in the entire hall—two cyan and two brownish-yellow. The terrifying aura that suddenly erupted even caused the palace-like hall to creak unbearably.

"Big brother, you felt it too?" Titan's relaxed and carefree expression had vanished, replaced by a look of surprise and uncertainty in his eyes.

Before Niu Tian could reply, he raised his right hand, and a strong golden light burst forth from his palm. Immediately afterwards, nine halos rose up from beneath his feet.

It was actually seven black and two red rings, and the black and red colors seemed different from ordinary ten-thousand-year and hundred-thousand-year soul rings. They had a greater sense of weight and majesty, and their aura was completely consistent with his, as if they were produced by the same kind of soul beast.

Among these nine spirit rings, the sixth spirit ring shone brightly. Immediately afterwards, Titan quickly drew golden light patterns on his hand, which began to converge into some kind of pattern in front of him.

"Wait a minute." Niu Tian suddenly raised his hand and pressed down on Titan, suppressing his aura.

next moment.

Driven by some powerful feeling, their gazes involuntarily turned in unison towards a certain direction deep within the castle.

That place is the true forbidden area of ​​Haotian Fortress, the location of the Ascension Pavilion.

A dazzling blue-gold light, like the sea and sky pouring down from above, fell from the sky!

A blue-gold pillar of light, seemingly capable of piercing through heaven and earth, suddenly shot into the sky from the direction of the Ascension Pavilion. The light even penetrated the thick stone walls and dome of the castle, illuminating the entire hall in a magnificent glow.

Amidst the light, the faint, majestic phantom of a trident could be seen flashing by.

Poseidon's Trident?

Niu Tian and Titan were no longer just surprised, but utterly shocked and incredulous. They were all too familiar with this aura; it was the Trident of the Sea God, the weapon most beloved by the Sea God, the Asura God, and Tang San, the ruler of the God Realm. How could they allow it to fall into the Douluo Continent?!

Before they could think further, a vast, ethereal voice boomed without warning from the depths of Niu Tian and Titan's hearts:

"Da Ming, Er Ming, come to the Ascension Pavilion immediately!"

The voice was as gentle and pleasant as ever, but it clearly revealed an indescribable weariness and urgency.

Without the slightest hesitation, Niu Tian and Titan, not even bothering to tidy their appearance, vanished from their original positions like two bolts of lightning tearing through space, rushing towards the Ascension Pavilion at top speed.

Inside the Ascension Pavilion, on the usually deserted altar, a golden trident radiating immense divine power is quietly planted in the center.

The exposed shaft of this trident alone is about ten feet long, and the entire halberd is over twelve feet long, as thick as a child's arm, its surface shimmering with a blue-gold aura. A fine pattern of golden lines spreads across its surface, each line clearly defined and extending to the very top. The central blade is two feet long and half a foot wide, with a huge golden rhombus-shaped gem inlaid in its lower middle section. The two side blades are relatively thinner. It feels like a sword, yet it possesses immense weight.

The halberd hummed, its surface shimmering with light. This was not an illusion, but the very real Trident of Poseidon, or even…

The huge golden rhombus-shaped gem flashed before Niu Tian's eyes.

The Trident of the Sea God, bearing the inheritance of the Sea God's divine position!

Before the trident, a slightly ethereal yet incomparably powerful blue-gold figure stood with his back to the door, hands clasped behind his back.

It was a projection of Tang San's divine sense. However, this projection was far less solid than the ones that descended through the Ascension Pavilion in the past. Its edges fluctuated constantly, making it extremely unstable and even somewhat blurry, as if it might dissipate at any moment.

Niu Tian and Titan rushed into the pavilion. Seeing this scene and sensing the barely concealed weakness and urgency in Tang San's projection, their hearts sank to the bottom. Without hesitation, they immediately knelt on one knee, heads bowed, and respectfully said in unison:

"Greetings, Lord Sea Cucumber!"

Tang San's spiritual projection slowly turned around. His face was still handsome, but his brows were shrouded in an unprecedented heaviness and weariness.

"Da Ming, Er Ming, we are all brothers, why be so formal with such formalities?"

He spoke gently, but made no move to make the two of them get up.

Niu Tian and Titan naturally knelt even more respectfully.

"Alright, I'm just a projection of divine consciousness, so I can't force you."

Tang San sighed, then said solemnly, "Da Ming and Er Ming, you must have sensed it as well. The God Realm has undergone a great upheaval, with nearly half of the gods, including the God of Destruction and the God of Life, perishing..."

The first two sentences were like a bolt from the blue, shaking Niu Tian and Titan to their core, making them almost unable to believe their ears.

"At this critical juncture, in order to protect Xiao Qi's safety and ensure the prosperous and orderly development of Douluo Continent, I hereby declare in the name of the ruler of the God Realm that your divine official examinations in the lower realm are hereby cancelled immediately."

As Tang San finished speaking, Niu Tian and Titan simultaneously felt the divine essence deep within their bodies, which Tang San had integrated into them beforehand but which had been sealed away due to their failure to pass the test, quietly revive.

A vast and powerful divine force began to surge through their meridians. Although it would take a considerable amount of time before it was fully integrated and digested, their aura was visibly rising.

"Alright, in this way, you only need to focus on absorbing the divine essence within your bodies in Douluo Continent, and you will naturally advance to the rank of God Official without having to endure the ordeal of the assessment."

Tang San spoke very quickly and swiftly began assigning the next task.

"Within this trident of the Sea God lies the complete imprint of my Sea God's divine position. Although Xiao Qi is a bit lazy, he possesses my bloodline and divinity, so inheriting this divine position shouldn't be too much of a hindrance. Your most important task is to do everything in your power to ensure Xiao Qi successfully inherits the divine position!"

Secondly—

Tang San's projection raised a hand and pointed at the shimmering trident, its gaze instantly sharpening, even carrying a hint of chilling killing intent:

"At their final moments, the God of Destruction and the God of Life imprinted their divine positions upon a man from the Sun and Moon Empire named Kong Tianxu in the lower realm."

"Although the two enforcers sacrificed themselves for the God Realm, their contributions were immense, and I admire their heroic sacrifice and promise to ensure their lineage endures. However, the Tang Sect's tradition cannot decline because of this, and the future structure and dominance of the Douluo Continent must never fall into the hands of alien races, especially the Sun Moon Empire!"

His illusory figure stared at the two kneeling figures, and, word by word, decisively issued yet another command:

“Although this boy is only at the sixth ring at present, his strength is extremely astonishing and he must not be allowed to live. You two, prepare immediately and take action personally to kill Kong Tianxu on the spot. He is right here now.”

As they spoke, a reflection of water suddenly appeared.

Is he Kong Tianxu? Didn't Xiaodong say he was nine feet tall and nine feet wide, with flames on his palms? How come he's so young? And he can simultaneously gain the favor of the gods of life and destruction?

Niu Tian and Titan exchanged a glance, quickly suppressing their doubts.

"As for the positions of God of Destruction and God of Life... let Xiao Qi try for the position of God of Life first," Tang San's voice was unusually uncertain. "If that doesn't work, we'll follow the method Xiao Wu and I used, letting my Tang Sect's future rising star take on the role. As for the position of God of Destruction, if Huo Yuhao can pass the test left behind, then it's not impossible for him to inherit it. If he can't..."

Tang San's illusory figure lightly flicked his fingers, as if strengthening a distant and subtle seal, his tone indifferent:

"Then you can't blame me for not giving you a chance. The succession of a divine position ultimately depends on fate and ability."

At the same time, the same golden trident magic mark appeared on the foreheads of the two figures with pink and blue hair, which instantly spread to their entire bodies, and then they fainted together as the magic mark disappeared.

"In that case, this can be considered as giving an explanation to the two enforcers. I'm sure their lingering spirits will be gratified to see two Tang Sect disciples who have inherited the spirit of Shrek Academy."

When Tang San spoke of the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy, a hint of pride unconsciously crept into his words. Finally, he gazed with deep emotion at the surrounding sea of ​​clouds and the vast continent, his voice carrying a complex meaning:

"Our Haotian Sect has been dormant for a thousand years. Now, with the God Realm undergoing dramatic changes and the continent about to be engulfed in turmoil, it is time for us to reappear in the world. If necessary, you can also help that rising star of the Tang Sect grow faster. Remember, remember."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang San's already weakened divine consciousness projection began to become transparent and blurry at an accelerated pace, clearly indicating that his power was about to be exhausted.

Niu Tian and Titan suddenly looked up, their eyes filled with unwavering determination and chilling killing intent. They exchanged a glance, instantly understanding the entire situation and the heavy responsibility they now bore.

Without the slightest hesitation, they solemnly and earnestly agreed:

"We will obey the Sea God's decree! We will do everything in our power to protect Xiao Qi, eliminate the target, and restore the prestige of the Tang Clan and the Haotian Sect!"

Tang San's projection seemed to nod slightly, then completely turned into specks of blue-gold light dust and dissipated within the Ascension Pavilion.

The trident of Poseidon slowly dimmed its light, turning completely black, and stood silently, awaiting its successor.

Silence returned to the pavilion, with only the heavy breathing of Niu Tian and Titan, and the silent, pervasive sense of urgency and tension.

Niu Tian was the first to stand up, his face now as cold and stern as ice, all traces of his previous ease gone. He said in a deep voice:

"Second brother, immediately issue the order: the sect shall be placed under the highest level of alert, and all disciples who are out on missions shall be recalled immediately."

"Also, I remember that Huo Yuhao's martial soul is the ultimate ice? You haven't used that quiet room with the ten-thousand-year-old ice jade marrow bed for chilling wine anymore, have you? Clean it up and make it ready for use at any time."

"Furthermore, summon Elder Tang immediately. Tell him that this is a matter of vital importance concerning the survival of the sect and the future of the continent, and that we must discuss it immediately without delay!"

"Brother, you're confused. With such a commotion just now, they were already waiting for us."

Titan chuckled, standing at the entrance of the Ascension Pavilion, mimicking Tang San's posture of standing with his hands behind his back, truly looking like a monkey in a crown. He then channeled his soul power and roared like thunder at the dozen or so middle-aged and elderly people with varying expressions floating in the sea of ​​clouds:

"Meeting time—!!!"

Seeing the obvious displeasure on the faces of the middle-aged men, but still flying over together under the leadership of the eldest elder, Titan became even more smug. His brown-yellow eyes blazed with golden light, and his ferocious aura was no longer suppressed.

Hahaha, I'm finally going to become a god!

He licked his lips, revealing a cold and cruel smile:

"Kong Tianxu... Hey, it's been a while since I've stretched my muscles. Big brother, you can rest assured, we'll take care of that kid and those things he shouldn't have taken."

Chapter 218 The Evil Soul Beast Behind the Scorpion Tiger? The Blessing of the Heavenly Star

Douling Empire, Starfall Mountains.

A strange noise came from the forest. Kong Tianxu narrowed his eyes slightly, and without making a sound, he lightly touched the ground with his toes. His figure floated up like a ghost and landed lightly on the gnarled treetop of an ancient tree. His aura disappeared quietly.

As his cultivation deepened, the Silver Dragon Martial Soul's almost instinctive multi-elemental control revealed its infinite wonders. The wood-attribute affinity bestowed by the Immortal Spirit Grass, which initially seemed ordinary, now allowed him to become one with the surrounding trees.

Whether in terms of his aura or the fluctuations of his soul power, he was like a breathing branch.

The world around them shifted silently before their eyes. Unexpectedly, the creature devouring a still-breathing horned-scaled horse not far away was not the tiger-type spirit beast they had anticipated.