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

Chapter 165 Conceptual Martial Soul Fusion Technique
The light above the sky surged violently!

A crimson light burst forth, releasing an overwhelming aura.

Immediately, everyone's gaze focused on the sky, eager to see who the top three on the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Ranking were.

[Rank 3 on the Spirit Fusion Skill Ranking]

[Fuse Skill Name: Star Lotus Pure Land - Halberd Decides the Fate]

[Owners: Lü Bu (Halberd), Diao Chan (Heavenly Star Lotus)]

[Current Soul Power Levels of the Casters: Lü Bu (Level 98 Title Douluo), Diao Chan (Level 93 Title Douluo)]

[Soul Compatibility: 92%]

[Brief Description of the Fusion Skill's Power: The miraculous resonance of the martial spirits of an unparalleled warrior and a peerless dancer transforms into the ultimate battlefield domain. Within the domain: It strips away the enemy's defensive concepts (armor becomes ordinary iron, shields lose their structure), and has a forced penetration effect on abilities such as absolute defense and invincible golden bodies. The true meaning of the domain: All laws are equal; all can be broken, all can be purified.]

[Ranking Rewards: Both players' soul power increases by one level; the basic range of the Star Lotus Pure Domain is permanently expanded by 100 meters; additional rewards: Lu Bu receives: Red Hare Essence (can be integrated into the Fangtian Halberd, greatly increasing dash speed and armor-piercing ability); Diao Chan receives: 90,000-year-old auxiliary soul bone (greatly increases domain maintenance ability and self-defense).]

……

When these two names, accompanied by a domain effect described as nothing short of heaven-defying, appeared on the sky!
The entire Douluo Continent fell into a shocking silence once again.

What followed was an uproar as loud as a tsunami!

"It really is Beidou Academy!"

"My God! Strip away the concept of defense? This... this is a nightmare for all defensive Soul Masters and tanks!"

"Forced penetration of absolute defense? Doesn't that mean that life-saving techniques like Invincible Golden Body might be ineffective against them?"

"This is not just powerful; it touches upon some kind of 'rule' level!"

"Diao Chan? I've never heard of her before. Where did Beidou Academy gather so many monsters?"

"No wonder the bipolar static domain only ranks fourth... Compared to domains that directly rewrite the rules of the battlefield, simply controlling stillness does seem to be slightly inferior in terms of strategic disruptiveness!"

Exclamations, analyses, and incredulous murmurs echoed throughout.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Star Luo Empire Royal Family, Spirit Hall...

The minds of all the top powers were racing, assessing the terrifying value of "Star Lotus Pure Land - Halberd Decides the Fate" and the increasingly unfathomable foundation of Beidou Academy.

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Wuhun Palace, Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong's pupils contracted slightly!
Looking at the descriptions on the sky about "defense concept stripping" and "forced penetration of absolute defense".

The fingers gripping the scepter tightened unconsciously.

As a powerful individual who also possesses top-tier abilities in their respective fields!
She knew better than anyone how terrifying and rare this field, which directly targets "concepts" and "rules," truly was.

"Ignore defense..."

Bibi Dong muttered to herself, her voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

"If we were to encounter them on the battlefield, the armor and combined defensive soul skills that my Spirit Hall's Guardian Knights are so proud of would be rendered useless!"

"The allure of the Golden Generation, with its powerful defense and regeneration capabilities, may also be greatly countered!"

She looked down at Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, whose expressions were equally solemn, and said in a deep voice, "Yue Guan, Ghost, do you now understand why your Polar Stillness Domain can only rank fourth?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan gave a wry smile: "Your Holiness, I understand. Our domain is 'control,' while Lu Bu and Diao Chan's domain is 'breaking the law.'"

"We are indeed not up to par."

Ghost Douluo said in a ghostly, hoarse voice, "Beidou Academy is a place where hidden talents abound. Lu Bu and Diao Chan, in terms of individual strength alone, already surpass us. The potential and threat of their Martial Soul Fusion Skill... should not be underestimated either!"

Bibi Dong nodded slowly, her gaze unfathomable: "If third place is already like this, then what will the second place, the first place... be like?"

"I am now almost certain that the top two are also from Beidou Academy."

A mixture of wariness and curiosity swirled within her. And there was also a hint of desolation she herself was unwilling to admit!
……

Inside the Beidou Academy.

"Congratulations, Teacher Lü! Congratulations, Teacher Diao Chan!"

Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling offered their congratulations immediately, their eyes filled with admiration.

Although they already knew that the teachers in the academy were very strong, seeing such a detailed and shocking description of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill still made them feel excited.

Lu Bu laughed heartily, his magnanimity evident: "Third place is nothing to be expected!"

The sky shimmered with golden light.

The rewards have been distributed!

A crimson, flame-like spirit, faintly accompanied by the neighing of a galloping horse, merged into his body, causing Lü Bu's aura to suddenly become even sharper and more domineering, as if he could tear the sky apart at any moment.

Diao Chan smiled gracefully, accepted the soul bone, and said softly, "The Dean once said that the core of our domain lies in 'breaking through illusions' and 'equality.' I am grateful for the Dean's guidance in granting me this ranking and reward."

Lu Xiao nodded slightly: "Star Lotus Pure Domain, combining offense and defense, shatters all illusions and settles the world."

"Ranking third is only right!"

Just as everyone was hotly debating the third place.

The light above the sky did not stop.

"Buzz!"

The milky white light surged and converged violently once again after the rewards for Lu Bu and Diao Chan were announced!
This time, within that light, two completely different yet seemingly of the same origin and complementing each other, vast auras were faintly revealed!
……

Poseidon Island.

Poseidon and Tang Chen looked at each other in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Although they were far away on Poseidon Island, they kept a close eye on the sky and had a vivid memory of Lu Bu's ranking on the combat power list.

But the woman named "Diao Chan" seemed to appear out of thin air, having been completely unknown before.

Yet he was able to unleash such an astonishing martial soul fusion technique with Lü Bu, and his martial soul "Heavenly Star Divine Lotus" was clearly extraordinary from its description, at least at the top level of martial souls.

"Appearing out of thin air... Not only Diao Chan, but also Sun Wukong!"

Tang Chen frowned, his voice low.
"I have traversed the continent for a hundred years and have never heard of these names and martial spirits. Who exactly founded Beidou Academy?"

"They actually managed to recruit, and even... train such powerful individuals?"

Poseidon's exquisite face was also filled with solemnity and deep confusion.

"Their origins are a mystery, but their strength is undeniable. This has surpassed the scope of training by ordinary forces. Could it be that Dean Lu Xiao possesses some kind of method that we cannot understand, or even that touches upon the taboos of the gods?"

As the High Priestess of the Sea God, she had some awareness of the aura and rules of the divine realm, and at this moment, a feeling was faintly arising in her heart.

The existence of Beidou Academy may have already disrupted some deeper levels of order.

Before they could think it through, the sky underwent another strange change!

"Boom boom boom!"

The light that symbolized second place finally reached its peak and exploded with a roar!
This time, there was no magnificent realm, no complex interweaving of laws, only an extremely pure yet all-encompassing "intention"!
It is the spirit of poetry, the intoxication of wine, and the soul of the sword!
It is the perfect blend of the three, the unrestrained and free spirit that transcends worldly affairs, and the unparalleled sharpness that looks down upon the world!

Amidst the light, a blurry, ethereal figure appeared and disappeared!

It seemed to be the figure of a banished immortal standing alone with a sword, drinking alone under the moon, surrounded by blooming blue lotuses, the fragrance of wine, and the sword energy soaring into the sky!
The phantom slowly raised its hand!

It looks like he's about to wield a sword, or perhaps splash ink!

The movements were so natural and seamless that no trace could be found.

(End of this chapter)