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

Chapter 62 The Ancient Tree of Life Sprouts, the Rankings Are About to Open

Azure Phoenix Douluo gasped, "Great Elder, do you mean... there's something even more terrifying than a 100,000-year-old soul beast slumbering deep within the Star Dou Great Forest?"

"That kind of soul beast? It should just be a legend!"

Qian Daoliu slowly exhaled, his eyes sharp: "Legends may not be unfounded. This Soul Beast Ranking has come at just the right time. It may be able to uncover the secrets that the Star Dou Great Forest has hidden for countless years."

"We can take this opportunity to see just how many hidden tricks the soul beasts on this continent have up their sleeves, so that we can be prepared if we ever clash with them in the future."

The worshippers exchanged glances, all seeing the shock and solemnity in each other's eyes.

What was originally intended as a lively display of rankings of 100,000-year-old soul beasts has now been overshadowed by a heavy gloom.

If what the High Priest said is true...

The hidden power of that soul beast race probably far exceeds the expectations of human soul masters!

……

Beidou Academy, deep within forbidden territory.

Contrary to the high expectations from the outside world.

Lu Xiao was focused on something more important to him at the moment.

He sat cross-legged in the center of an open space, his aura restrained, as if he had merged with his surroundings.

The God-Slaying Sword, capable of driving countless peak Douluo mad, lay casually planted in the ground to the side, radiating a faint aura of power.

At this moment, Lu Xiao's gaze was focused on a seed and a bead floating in his palm.

The seed looked unremarkable, only the size of a fingernail, grayish-brown in color, with naturally formed, mysterious and complex patterns on its surface.

Upon closer inspection, the patterns appear to be flowing slowly, containing an ineffable vitality.

This was the reward he had previously received from the Heavenly Canopy—the seed of the Ancient Tree of Life!

The other bead, on the other hand, exudes a hazy, chaotic color, with what appears to be nebula flowing within, and the evolution of earth, water, fire, and wind.

It is the Primal Divine Pearl, a reward from the Genius Ranking!
"The Ancient Tree of Life contains the primordial essence of life from the beginning of creation. If it can grow, the place where it stands will transform into a blessed land, where laws arise spontaneously and soul power surges like a tide..."

Lu Xiao muttered to himself, his eyes calm, "But this Origin Divine Pearl is formed from a fragment of the origin of a world, containing the purest primordial power, which is the best nutrient to catalyze the seeds of the ancient tree of life."

He no longer hesitated, and a thought arose in his mind.

The Primal Divine Pearl, which was floating to the side, suddenly shone brightly. The chaotic light was not dazzling, but it carried a supreme artistic conception of evolving all things and returning to the origin.

Streams of pure, primordial energy, as if drawn by a force, slowly flowed into the grayish-brown seed of the ancient tree of life.

"Buzz!"

The moment the primordial power touched the seed, a strange buzzing sound rang out.

Centered on Lu Xiao, the space within a radius of several hundred meters began to distort slightly, and pale green light spots, visible to the naked eye, seeped out from the void.

An indescribable fresh scent filled the air; taking a deep breath made one feel relaxed all over, and even quickened the flow of soul energy.

This commotion immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the Beidou Academy.

"what happened?"

Ning Rongrong had just finished her cultivation when she sensed the strange fluctuations and life force emanating from the depths of the academy and looked over curiously.

Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling also emerged from their respective residences, their beautiful eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.

"Such a rich life force...and also a...high-level power fluctuation."

Ye Lingling was the most perceptive.

Her Nine Hearts Begonia Martial Soul trembled slightly, conveying emotions of longing and awe.

Even Sikong Zhen, Li Bai, and others who are usually elusive appeared instantly on the outskirts of the forbidden area.

With a solemn expression, he guarded the four directions, his eyes filled with seriousness.

"It's the dean."

Lightning crackled around Sikong Zhen as he said in a deep voice, "He is doing something important. Do not get close. Protect the surroundings and do not allow any disturbance!"

Li Bai, holding the Azure Lotus Sword, scanned the surrounding void with sharp, lightning-like eyes and nodded.

They could all feel how immense and sacred the power that was gathering was.

……

The center of the forbidden area.

The seed of the ancient tree of life in Lu Xiao's palm absorbed a large amount of the power of the primordial divine pearl.

"Crack..." A faint sound, yet seemingly as if the world had been created, rang out.

A crack appeared at the top of the seed.

A tender sprout, indescribable in words, brimming with the essence of life and creation, tremblingly emerged!
The moment the tender sprout appeared—

"boom!!!"

A massive green pillar of light, composed entirely of life energy, shot up from the seed bud and pierced the sky.

The pillar of light was not violent; on the contrary, it was full of gentleness and vitality. However, the level of life energy contained within it was so high that even powerful figures like Sikong Zhen and Li Bai paled in fear!

The beam of light lasted for about ten breaths before slowly receding.

"It's finally sprouted!"

Lu Xiao sighed.

And that seed has completely disappeared.

Instead, a small sapling, about a foot tall, entirely green and crystal clear, was planted.

"Boom boom boom!"

Centered on this ancient tree sapling, a mighty torrent of life and pure soul power spread out in all directions like a tide!
In an instant.

Strange phenomena are occurring throughout the area where Beidou Academy is located!
On the ground, countless exotic flowers and plants grow and bloom at a speed visible to the naked eye, emitting a refreshing fragrance.

The branches of the once ordinary trees became thicker, the leaves became lush and green, and even faintly shimmered with a jade-like luster.

The concentration of soul power in the air increased several times in an instant, and this soul power was extremely pure and gentle, making it easier to absorb and refine!
The entire Beidou Academy transformed from an ordinary Soul Master Academy into a blessed land brimming with soul power and vibrant life force.

The cultivation environment has undergone earth-shattering changes!

"This...this is..."

Ning Rongrong felt the soul power around her was several times stronger and more approachable. She opened her mouth wide, utterly shocked.

"My Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul... is cheering with joy!"

Dugu Yan excitedly felt the joyful signals coming from her own martial spirit.

If she trains here, her martial spirit will probably evolve even faster!

Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, feeling as if every cell in her body was greedily absorbing the pure energy, and her cultivation speed more than doubled!
Ye Lingling gently touched a wildly growing Blue Silver Grass beside her, feeling its immense vitality, her usually cool eyes filled with awe.

Here, her Nine Heart Begonia healing abilities will likely be greatly enhanced!

"Dean...what exactly did he do?"

The four girls felt an unparalleled sense of awe and reverence for the mysterious dean.

Sikong Zhen and Li Bai exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock and relief in each other's eyes.

"The origin of life... The Dean actually activated such a pure origin of life to transform this world... Such methods are almost like those of a creator."

Sikong Zhen sighed.

Li Bai stroked his sword and chuckled, "In this way, my Beidou Academy will finally have a true foundation. This place shall become the number one cultivation holy land in the world!"

Lu Xiao looked at the ancient tree sapling in his palm, which was slowly taking root in the void and growing by absorbing the energy of heaven and earth.

A faint smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"With the foundation now in place, and given time, when the ancient tree of life reaches the sky, this place will become a divine realm."

He casually put away the Origin Divine Pearl, which had consumed most of its energy and whose light had dimmed considerably.

Their gaze then turned to the sky, where the golden light was already blazing brightly, and the Soul Beast Ranking was about to be fully revealed.

"The Soul Beast Ranking... is just what allows the creatures of this continent to realize that the world they live in is not as simple as they imagine."

"It's time for those ferocious beasts hiding behind the scenes to reveal their true colors."

A faint, expectant smile curved at the corners of his lips.

Meanwhile, throughout the entire Douluo Continent...

Whether in human kingdoms or the territories of spirit beasts, all living beings held their breath, their hearts pounding as the golden light grew ever brighter.

The Soul Beast Power Ranking is about to open!
Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, Di Tian and other ferocious beasts stood ready for battle. At the bottom of the Lake of Life, Gu Yuena quietly opened her eyes.

In the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong's eyes gleamed with ambition.

All parties are eagerly awaiting...

(End of this chapter)