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

Chapter 221 A divine artifact specifically designed to kill gods?
In the deepest part of the vast and unfathomable Demon Whale Sea.

The enormous, unimaginably massive body of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King stirred up a violent undercurrent in the seabed for hundreds of miles around.

However, its scarlet eyes were filled with an unprecedented solemnity and apprehension.

"This breath..."

What made its soul tremble was that when that "god-slaying" aura swept over it, a sharp pain and a strong warning came from within its body!

It was a fear that stemmed from an instinctive fear at the level of life itself.

It was as if the existence of this divine artifact was solely for the purpose of annihilating a being like it that had already become a god.

"The aura of a god-slayer..."

The thoughts of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King echoed in the deep sea, filled with gloom.

"A divine weapon created specifically to kill gods..."

"Could it be the divine artifact possessed by Lu Xiao of Beidou Academy?"

For the first time, a clear sense of apprehension, even a hint of fear, appeared in the mind of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

Although it was arrogant and violent, it considered itself invincible in the ocean and even looked down on ordinary gods.

But it's not stupid.

Facing an existence that clearly possesses god-king-level combat power and may wield terrifying weapons specifically designed to counter the existence of gods.

Any provocation is tantamount to suicide.

……

Amidst everyone's anticipation.

Above the sky, the top spot on the leaderboard, which had been empty for so long!
Finally, it was completely filled with endless, sharp golden light!

"Buzz!"

The light did not condense into a fixed shape, but instead transformed into billions of tiny, yet extremely sharp, golden sword energies.

These sword energies are not static, but are constantly being created, recombined, and evolved, as if they are enacting the origin and end of the laws of the "sword".

It was not a killing, but it was even more killing.

It was not destruction, but an absolute sharpness and aura of conceptual restraint that made even the gods tremble instinctively swept across the universe!

Solemn and ancient, yet carrying an unprecedented celestial sound, like a final pronouncement, resounding in the deepest recesses of the souls of all living beings.

[Ranking of Divine Artifacts, Number One: God-Slaying Sword]

[Rank]: Growth-type concept super artifact (Current stage: Peak of super artifact)
[Characteristics]: This artifact has an extremely unique origin; it was neither born of heaven and earth nor forged by a deity. Its initial form was merely a level three artifact, later nurtured and evolved by Lu Xiao, the dean of the Beidou Academy. Ultimately, it broke through conceptual constraints, becoming a super artifact and embarking on a path of infinite evolution.

[Owner]: Lu Xiao (Dean of Beidou Academy, God-King level existence, creator of the God-Slaying Sword and the only ruler)

[Reason for Ranking]: Its very existence is a challenge and a check on the gods. As the only known "growth-type super artifact" on Douluo Star, its potential is immeasurable. In terms of absolute restraint and killing efficiency against god-level beings, it surpasses all other known artifacts. Considering its unique growth potential, irreplaceable god-slaying authority, and Lu Xiao's perfect control over it, it rightfully deserves its place at the top of the list!
[Rewards for making the list]

1. God-Slaying Law Sublimation: The God-Slaying Sword is strengthened from its source, increasing the additional true damage coefficient against divine targets to ignore 80% of divine power defense.

2. Evolution Barrier Loosened: The growth limit of the God-Slaying Sword breaks through the bottleneck, gaining a targeted evolution opportunity.

3. The Divine Artifact is Stable: The God-Slaying Sword has topped the list this time and has gained recognition from some of the original rules of Douluo Star. Its foundation is more stable and the risks it will encounter in the future evolution process are greatly reduced.

……

The sound of the celestial curtain falls!

The golden sword energy that filled the sky slowly receded.

Ultimately, it coalesced into a dark golden longsword phantom with an ancient design, seemingly without a sharp edge, yet capable of causing a piercing pain to the soul upon gazing at it, which quietly hovered at the top of the list.

There are no fancy patterns on the sword!
There is only one kind of terrifying sharpness, a return to simplicity and restraint to the extreme.

Quiet.

A deathly silence swept across the entire Douluo Continent.

This time, there was hardly even a gasp.

All living beings who heard the name of the God-Slaying Sword and saw its description, especially those who had become gods—Soul Masters and Soul Beasts—felt a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.

Their very souls trembled under that sharp edge, born specifically to kill gods!
"A super artifact that can grow... born specifically to slay gods!"

"What a terrifying artifact!"

"The owner is indeed Lu Xiao from Beidou Academy!"

The light of the Angelic Holy Sword in Qian Daoliu's hand dimmed completely, and he could even feel the almost instinctive fear and wailing from the sword spirit.

Every description of the God-Slaying Sword was like a death sentence tailor-made for a god like him!

His face was ashen, and his back was soaked with cold sweat.

"No wonder... no wonder even just the sword energy made me feel a deadly crisis!"

……

Poseidon Island.

Poseidon staggered, nearly losing her balance. The golden trident felt incredibly heavy as she gazed at the dark golden sword shadow in the sky.

He felt that his position as the High Priest of the Sea God and his divine status had become incredibly fragile under the threat of this sword.

"Godslayer... Godslayer... With this sword drawn, which god in the world can remain unharmed?"

The last vestige of hope in her heart—that she could use the divine inheritance to deal with Lu Xiao—was completely crushed.

……

Star Forest, Lake of Life.

Gu Yuena's silver hair moved without wind, her purple eyes were fixed on the phantom of the God-Slaying Sword, and her beautiful face showed an ever-changing expression.

The divine power originating from the Silver Dragon King within her body is now sending clear warnings and tremors!
It was an instinctive reaction, like encountering a natural enemy.

She finally understood why Lu Xiao could be so detached and confident.

The celestial wheel of origin can return to the void of all things, holding the power of creation and destruction.

This God-Slaying Sword is specifically designed to defeat all powerful deities!
Combined, Lu Xiao's strength cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

"Growth type...infinite evolution..."

She repeated it softly, her tone carrying a complex mix of emotion and helplessness.

"This means that his threat will only grow stronger over time. Among those of the same level, he who wields this sword is probably truly... invincible."

Even someone as proud as her had to admit that she was no match for Lu Xiao, who wielded the God-Slaying Sword and the Origin Heavenly Wheel.

Even if she were to regain her peak form, she would still be extremely cautious, as the outcome would be unpredictable.

……

Qibao Glazed Sect.

Chen Xin gazed at his Seven Kill Sword, which was still humming softly towards the sky, and recalled the extraordinary phenomenon of the God-Slaying Sword's "ten thousand swords submitting" and its "god-slaying" authority.

I was shocked beyond words.

"The supreme sword... no, this is the 'godslayer' among swords!"

"How can we, mere mortal swords, not pay homage?"

……

The Haotian Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan, and other forces, after their initial shock, fell into a deeper sense of awe and contemplation.

Lu Xiao, the dean of Beidou Academy, wields two incredibly powerful artifacts with vastly different functions: the Origin Heavenly Wheel and the God-Slaying Sword.

His own strength is unfathomable, reaching the level of a God-King!

This power has completely overturned the power perception system of Douluo Continent and even the entire plane.

To be their enemy is tantamount to courting death.

(End of this chapter)