Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 495 The Golden Thirteen Halberds - Unpredictable Storms, Fang Yuan, who surpasses Shen Mo and Lin Xiu

"It's quite reasonable for Lu Jing to be ranked after Shen Xuan."

"Yes, Shen Xuan's 'Time Rise' is too overpowered. In a head-on confrontation, no matter how strong Lu Jing is, it's all for nothing if he can't hit the target."

"But Lu Jing's setup is really top-notch! A Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit, plus the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, in terms of destructive power alone, he is definitely in the top tier. He may even follow the path of the Flame Emperor in the future."

"Without the Burning Technique, relying solely on the Burning Fruit would probably be difficult, wouldn't it?"

"The note said he and Lin Ruoxi were evenly matched? Lin Ruoxi is that strong?"

"That's not surprising. With Lin Ruoxi's Rumble-Rumble Fruit and the Eye of God, her attack power couldn't be weaker than Lu Jing's, and she's faster than Lu Jing. I wouldn't be surprised if Lu Jing lost to Lin Ruoxi."

"Their strength is truly evenly matched, and the outcome will depend on their performance on the day. However, in terms of endurance, Lu Jing is clearly a bit stronger."

"Tsk tsk, this is truly a battle of gods. Looking at it this way, it's really outrageous that Gu Che was able to surpass the two of them plus Shen Xuan and rush to third place."

The topic naturally returned to Gu Che's astonishing rise.

But then, someone asked curiously:
"Speaking of which, wasn't Lu Jing the first among them to break through to the fourth rank? Much earlier than Gu Che and Lin Ruoxi, so how come his strength has now been caught up with, or even surpassed?"

"That's right, shouldn't those who break through first progress faster? Why are they lacking stamina later on?"

At this moment, someone with a deeper understanding of the strength assessment of the Tian Shu Bureau came forward to explain.

"It can't be viewed so simply."

"Although the Tian Shu Bureau previously announced its strength assessment criteria based on individual performance, spiritual power is a very important standard for its internal members. When they say 'breaking through to the fourth rank,' they mean that the total amount of spiritual power has reached the threshold of the fourth rank, not strength."

"If we're talking about strength, they were already comparable to fourth-tier when they were at the third tier."

"Just like in a game, once you reach a certain level, your equipment, skill proficiency, and combat awareness can all significantly boost your combat power."

"Lu Jingxian broke through first because his spiritual power reached the required level; but Gu Che and Lin Ruoxi caught up later because they may have made faster progress in the development and integration of their abilities, as well as in honing their combat skills, making up for or even surpassing the time difference in spiritual power accumulation."

"Especially Gu Che, this time it is clear that the 'Azure Dragon Fruit' and the 'Sapphire Blue Scales' have formed some kind of connection, resulting in a qualitative leap in his strength."

This explanation made everyone realize the truth, and then they continued to scroll down the list.

【TOP 6: Lin Ruoxi】

[Strength Level: Tier 4]

[Abilities: User of the Eye of God (Lightning type), user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Observation Haki, Armament Haki]

[Comment: A Primal God who walks the long staircase to godhood, wielding both the lightning elemental power of Teyvat and the thunderous authority of nature; capable of transforming into lightning for super-fast movement, and able to summon massive thunderbolts for wide-area bombardment.]

[Note: His Observation Haki is far more advanced than others, with a much larger range. His strength is somewhat affected by the environment.]

No one was surprised to see Lin Ruoxi's name appear in sixth place.

"As expected, Lin Ruoxi is in sixth place."

“That’s not surprising. Lu Jing’s notes say that the two of them are evenly matched. Lin Ruoxi only conceded defeat because she felt that her stamina might be slightly inferior. So, she naturally came in sixth place.”

"Yes, that makes sense, especially the notes."

"Is the performance affected by the venue to some extent? That's a very accurate assessment!"

"She's a user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, after all. Lightning itself has electromagnetic wave properties, giving her a natural advantage in perception and signal transmission! Her Observation Haki can easily reach an extremely high level."

"That's right! Just look at Enel. The Skypiea didn't even have the concept of Haki, but he still managed to develop such powerful Observation Haki thanks to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, didn't he?"

"If the battle takes place in an open area, with the support of this ultra-wide range perception, Lin Ruoxi is practically equipped with an ultra-wide radar in actual combat, allowing her to detect and attack the enemy first. The advantage is enormous!"

"It seems that the venue was a factor, but everyone is in the same boat in this regard, so there's not much to say about it."

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Although Lin Ruoxi was at a disadvantage in terms of the venue, the others were also affected by various reasons, and there is no such thing as absolute fairness in a real battle.

Even in an open field, she could defeat Lu Jing, but she could never defeat Shen Xuan.

In terms of "speed," the speed of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is no faster than Kamen Rider Gantto's "Time Rise."

Curious about the subsequent rankings, everyone continued to scroll down.

They had initially assumed the next ranking would be between Shen Mo and Lin Xiu, as they had previously discussed the potential ceiling of strength within the Douluo system, suggesting Fang Yuan would likely rank ninth. However, when their gaze fell upon the next name, everyone froze, their faces filled with disbelief.

【TOP 7: Fang Yuan】

"Fang Yuan?! Seventh place?!"

"How is this possible? He's ranked ahead of Shen Mo and Lin Xiu? Am I seeing things?"

"Is the Douluo Continent system really that strong in reality? Or is it that the Immortal Venerable is strong? But isn't it based on Tang San's template? Is Tang San the strong one? But was Tang San strong before he became a god? Hidden weapons can harm the gods in Douluo Continent, but what harm could they do in reality?"

"So what is the reason?"

This ranking completely exceeded everyone's expectations!
They couldn't fathom how Fang Yuan had defeated Shen Mo and Lin Xiu. Leaving Lin Xiu aside, Shen Mo had been mentored by Gin Ichimaru, and many of Shen Mo's fans even believed he would surpass Lu Jing, or at least be better than Gu Che and Lin Ruoxi. But...
They were eager to know how Fang Yuan had done it, and then looked down at the detailed information.

【TOP 7: Fang Yuan】

[Strength Level: Tier 4]

[Abilities: Dual Godhood of Sea God and Asura God - Tang San Template Holder]

[Comment: A gentle and refined gentleman, his every gesture exudes a rare elegance. His gaze is as clear and peaceful as still water, and his words and actions always bring a sense of warmth and comfort. Bearing the template of Tang San, he is humble and polite in his dealings with others. His genuine sincerity and kindness earn him the goodwill of everyone who meets him.]

[Note: Fang Yuan's strength in this internal selection battle far exceeded expectations; if the selection process had not been open and transparent to all participants, the contestants' information would have been studied by their opponents, allowing them to formulate targeted strategies.]
Based on their demonstrated overall strength and tactical skills, the judging panel believes they have the potential to compete for third or fourth place.

Fang Yuan's message:
The withered branches, undaunted by the fierce autumn wind, still hold onto their fragrance and remain true to themselves.

I wanted to drift away with the falling leaves, but I am saddened by the fact that the world is full of spring.

Rotten wood can be ignited by thunder, and a hidden dragon awaits the clouds to spread its wings.

Suddenly, a fierce wind arose in the middle of the night, soaring straight up to the ninth heaven to survey the mortal world!

"It's been leaked internally and thoroughly studied? What's there to study about Tang San's template? Isn't it obvious? By the way, this message seems to be the same as last time."

"Could it be that Fang Yuan unleashed an ability that no one else had anticipated? But do the Blue Silver Emperor and the Clear Sky Hammer possess such abilities?"

"Could it be the Golden Thirteen Halberds? Fang Yuan's strength has now broken through to the fourth level, and his compatibility with Tang San is about 70% or 80%, right? Even if he hasn't become a god, he's close to it. It seems understandable that he would master the Golden Thirteen Halberds."

"The Golden Thirteen Halberds? Are you referring to the 'Unstable Storm'? If so, that makes sense."

"What? Why can that be explained?"

"Because the Golden Thirteen Halberds are incredibly powerful, especially the first move, 'Unpredictable Storm,' which is the strongest control technique in the God Realm. It combines offense and defense and is the only and strongest restrictive skill among the Golden Thirteen Halberds. Once it hits an opponent, no matter how strong the opponent is, they will be unable to move an inch for eight seconds."

"No, eight seconds? That's a terrifying number? What's going on in the Douluo world? It seems normal in Douluo because the combat strength isn't high, so even if you're controlled for eight seconds, it's not impossible to turn the tide."

"Aren't there any restrictions? I seem to remember there were some skill requirements, right?"

"There are limitations. Below the god level, it's eight seconds. For the god level, the control time will be weakened, but it will not be less than three seconds; three seconds is enough."

"Moreover, it's not just the Golden Thirteen Halberds; Tang San has some rather insidious soul skills and soul bone techniques."

After that, some people wanted to say something, but no one was watching anymore.

They were stunned by the absolute control effect of "Unpredictable Storm" that lasted for eight seconds.

Unable to move even half a minute in eight seconds?

The meaning behind this brief description is clear to everyone.

In a battle of the same level, let alone eight seconds, even a one-second stun can be enough to decide life or death!

Although it's just that it can't move, not that it can't act, and it can still block and defend, losing the possibility of dodging and displacement means that it can only become a sitting duck, passively taking all attacks.

If Fang Yuan not only mastered "Unstable Storms" but also the third move of the Golden Thirteen Halberds, "Never to Return".
Although many people do not think highly of the combat power levels in the "Douluo Continent" world, believing that its upper limit is limited, the "Douluo system" in the real world is driven and manifested by "spiritual power"!

Since "Unstable Storms" can still exhibit the characteristic of "absolute control" under the rules of reality, then, as the "Never to Return" among the Thirteen Golden Halberds, to what extent should its power be amplified by spiritual power?
"Unpredictable Storm" first controlled the opponent for eight seconds. Then, Fang Yuan gathered all his spiritual power and unleashed "Never to Return", which was enhanced by spiritual power in the real world. What an earth-shattering blow that would be.
Could it really be a "one-hit kill"?

If that's the case, it's no wonder that the Tian Shu Bureau said that if the selection process hadn't been open and transparent to all candidates, Fang Yuan would have had the potential to challenge for the third or fourth position.

At first sight, who could stop him?

(End of this chapter)