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

Chapter 23 Martial Soul Ranking Second Place
And this is just the beginning.

The soul power solidified three times, the soul ring age increased by tens of thousands of years, and the 300,000-year head soul bone and 400,000-year torso soul bone were integrated.

The birth of two major talent domains—the "Dionysian Domain" and the "Azure Lotus Sword Domain".

And the fragment concerning the Sword God's inheritance sank into his brow.
With all these incredible rewards piling up, Li Bai's strength underwent a qualitative leap!

"Om-!"

An indescribable, vast pressure arose, like an ancient, slumbering mountain awakening.

Centered on Li Bai, it spread uncontrollably in an instant!

In just a moment, Li Bai had already concealed all his aura.

"This breath."

"So sad!"

But in that instant, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan felt as if their hearts were being gripped by an invisible hand.

Breathing stopped abruptly, and even the soul trembled!
It was an absolute crushing on a life level, as if they were facing not mortals, but gods high above the heavens.

They had no doubt.

Faced with that aura, they couldn't even muster the slightest thought of resistance before turning into dust.

"So strong!"

Even the formidable Lu Bu and Sikong Zhen, under the oppressive aura of that instant, subconsciously tensed their bodies.

The immense soul power within his body circulated autonomously to resist, while his eyes flashed with extreme solemnity and amazement.

"Hahaha! Good! Li Bai."

"You certainly didn't disappoint me. Once you've stabilized your cultivation, I'll definitely have a good fight with you!"

Lu Bu was the first to react. Instead of being afraid, he laughed excitedly.

Fangtian Huaji pointed at Li Bai, his fighting spirit soaring to the heavens.

Sikong Zhen's lightning subsided, and he said in a deep voice, "Congratulations."

The words were concise, but the gaze directed at Li Bai already regarded him as an equal, or even someone to be slightly looked up to.

Ning Rongrong patted her chest, which was beginning to show signs of development, her face still a little pale.

Still shaken, he whispered to Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan, "Teacher Li Bai, that was terrifying!"

"For a moment just now, I felt that Teacher Li Bai was even more terrifying than when I faced Teacher Lü Bu's full power!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded silently, her cool eyes filled with longing for great power.

Dugu Yan smiled bitterly, "Now I finally understand why Teacher Li Bai has never bothered to 'train' with us. I'm afraid we don't even have the right to make him use one percent, no, one-thousandth of his strength."

The three women's gazes all turned to the white figure who had already concealed all his aura and was leisurely sipping wine, filled with curiosity.

They desperately wanted to know.

After receiving such an astonishing reward, just how incredible has Li Bai's Soul Ring configuration become?
Is it like Lu Bu's style, with seven black and two red?
Or is it an even more terrifying five blacks and four reds?

However, Li Bai seemed to have no intention of showing off his spirit rings.

After accepting the reward, he returned to his ordinary self, as if he were just a handsome and refined poet who drank wine.

Although Ning Rongrong and the others were itching to ask, they knew their limits and dared not go forward to inquire.

After all, although this teacher Li Bai seemed easygoing, they could clearly sense the pride and aloofness in his bones.

Not far away, Lu Xiao, who was on a recliner, slightly opened one eye.

Glancing at Li Bai, whose aura had changed drastically and who had reached a state of returning to simplicity, a subtle smile appeared on his lips.

"Hmm, level 99...not bad."

He remained completely unmoved.

As a dean with a cheat-like system that allows him to sign in, Li Bai already had a level 96 strength when he drew the Li Bai card and summoned him to the academy.

After more than two years of reflection and self-cultivation, Li Bai's recent breakthrough to level 98 was within his expectations.

This reward from the Heavenly Canopy has now helped him reach the level 99 Limit Douluo realm in one fell swoop.

Add to that the absurd increase in the age limit of the soul rings, as well as the two major domains and the fragments of the Sword God's inheritance.

Lu Xiao secretly estimated: "The current Li Bai could probably take on all three of those veteran Limit Douluos, Qian Daoliu, Poseidon, and Tang Chen, without much trouble, and might even crush them."

"The martial spirit produced by the system, plus the blessing of the Sky Curtain reward, is just so unfair to the natives."

He closed his eyes again. What did it matter if the Heavenly Ranking continued to be published?
Anyway, the top three will definitely still be our own people.

Maybe it's even the same person.

He thought lazily, having already lost most of his interest in the upcoming rankings.

Meanwhile, the various forces on the mainland were still reeling from the immense shock of "Li Bai's twin martial souls dominating the fourth and fifth positions," and from their unfathomable fear of the Beidou Academy.

I waited anxiously and nervously for the announcement of the final top three.

Just as the entire Douluo Continent was plunged into a great shock and suspicion because of the top three martial souls.

The golden scroll in the sky has once again exhibited unprecedented activity!
"Boom boom boom!"

The scroll that had been unfolded suddenly contracted, and all the golden light converged towards the center like rivers flowing into the sea.

They eventually coalesced into three golden orbs of light, as dazzling as the sun!

The sphere of light slowly rotated, emanating a terrifying pressure that was more magnificent, solemn, and soul-chilling than ever before!
this moment.

Whether it's Qian Daoliu of the Spirit Hall or Poseidon gazing at the sky from Seagod Island.

Or perhaps it was Tang Chen, struggling and rising in the City of Slaughter, and all the powerful Soul Masters who suddenly looked up.

They focused all their attention on the three orbs that represented the ultimate glory of the Martial Soul Ranking!
Top three!
The answer is finally about to be revealed!

What kind of martial spirit could possibly surpass the incredible Wine Immortal Gourd and the invincible Azure Lotus Divine Sword?

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the slightly smaller golden sphere on the far right was the first to change.

The light gradually subsided, transforming into a line of large green characters imbued with boundless life force, which were imprinted on the sky:
[Martial Soul Ranking, Third Place: Ancient Tree of Life]

[Holder: Lu Xiao (Beidou Academy)]

[Rating: Special Martial Soul (possessing ultimate life, support, defense, and domain characteristics), containing the purest and most ultimate life force in the world, capable of reviving all things and creating life with a single thought. Upon reaching the highest level of cultivation, it can nurture life-giving runes, connecting heaven and earth, creating all things, and is a manifestation of the laws of life.]

[Reward: Ancient Tree of Life Seed *1]

"The Ancient Tree of Life? It's Beidou Academy again!"

"A special type of martial soul? It combines life, support, defense, and domain abilities. What type of martial soul is this?"

"The manifestation of the laws of life? That sounds incredibly sublime!"

"The reward is only one seed? This is...this is third place! How can the reward be so simple?"

The situation on the mainland was one of uproar and confusion.

The name "Tree of Life" is imbued with an ancient and sacred meaning.

However, its specific abilities are rather abstract, especially the description of "manifestation of the laws of life," which is beyond the comprehension of most Soul Masters.

What's even more puzzling is that, as the highly regarded third place winner, the reward was only one seed?
This stands in stark contrast to the previous generous rewards of increasing soul power level, soul ring age, bestowing soul bones, and divine skills.

Inside the Qibao Glazed Sect.

Ning Fengzhi frowned: "A martial soul with the life attribute must have incredible support abilities, but this rating is far too comprehensive, and what about the rewards?"

"Something unusual must be going on. This seed is probably more precious than ten 200,000-year-old soul bones combined!"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin stared at the words "Manifestation of the Law of Life" on the sky, and the sharp sword intent around him couldn't help but pause slightly.

He said in a deep voice, "Feng Zhi, you are absolutely right. This Ancient Tree of Life Martial Soul can probably not be judged by ordinary standards. Its rating is so comprehensive, which means that it has reached the extreme in every aspect and has no shortcomings."

"As for that seed, it's probably even more mysterious!"

Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath, his gaze seemingly piercing through the void to see the mysterious Beidou Academy.

"Lu Xiao possesses such a martial soul, no wonder he can cultivate so many amazing soul masters. This Beidou Academy is probably more unfathomable than we imagined."

"Rongrong being there might truly be a tremendous opportunity for her."

Within the core of the Starry Sky Forest, beneath the Lake of Life.

A massive silver dragon king slowly raised its head, its amethyst-like dragon eyes gazing at the list in the sky.

When she saw the "Tree of Life," a look of surprise and reminiscence flashed in her eyes.

"The Ancient Tree of Life, containing the purest power of life, has actually reappeared in the world in the form of a martial spirit."

Gu Yuena whispered, "This human named Lu Xiao, perhaps..."

The other ferocious beasts around her also sensed the life force emanating from the list, a force that made their souls tremble with comfort. They all growled softly, expressing their awe and longing.

……

Wuhun Temple.

Bibi Dong's gaze was sharp as a knife as she stared intently at the name "Lu Xiao" and the only reward.

The unease in my heart grew stronger.

"The ancient tree of life, its laws manifested—could it have touched upon the realm of the gods?"

She didn't dare to think about it anymore.

However, before everyone could recover from the shock of this bizarre third place result...

The larger golden sphere in the center suddenly burst open!
(End of this chapter)