Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Young Gilas, Sandstorm King!

Without warning, the entire Norton volcanic field began to tremble violently!

It was as if a sleeping ancient behemoth had been completely enraged!
The black rock beneath our feet shook violently and cracked, with small pieces of stone tumbling down.

The deep, thunderous roar did not come from the depths of the volcano, but rather from all directions, as if the earth was groaning in pain.

"careful!"

Lin Xia reacted quickly, pulling Zhu Zhuqing behind him. At the same time, his soul power surged instantly, creating a light blue starlight shield around the two of them—his control over the power of stars had become second nature over the past five years.

Zhu Zhuqing instantly entered battle mode. Although she did not release her martial spirit, her body was already taut like a bow, and her sharp eyes scanned her surroundings, searching for the source of the shock.

However, this is not a sign of an enemy attack!

Immediately afterwards, a radiance of unparalleled brilliance and majesty erupted from the depths of the highest volcano in front of them!

Phew——! ! !
A clear, melodious phoenix cry, seemingly from the primordial era, suddenly tore apart all the noise in the world!

This voice contained supreme majesty and holiness, carrying a scorching aura that burned away all the filth in the world and made the souls of all things tremble, soaring straight to the heavens!

A crimson-gold pillar of light, indescribably brilliant and enormous, like a divine sword that split the heavens and the earth, forcefully pierced through the thick volcanic rock layer and the leaden-gray sky!

At the core of the pillar of light, a colossal phantom of a phoenix, composed of pure flames and with wings that blot out the sky, could be vaguely seen! Every time it spread its wings, it scattered golden divine light across the sky, and wherever it passed, space hummed uncontrollably and distorted violently!

The terrifying pressure swept down like a tangible tsunami, instantly engulfing the entire Norton volcano region!

Faced with this absolute divine power, the protective shield formed by Lin Xia's pure star power swayed violently like a candle flickering in the wind, emitting a creaking sound!
He groaned, his face paled, and his entire body seemed to be under immense pressure!

The Star Core Tear he carried with him operated wildly, unleashing a surge of vast stellar power, barely managing to stabilize the protective barrier and firmly shield Zhu Zhuqing behind him.

Zhu Zhuqing felt a chill originating from the depths of her soul!

The terrifying pressure from that high position almost suffocated her, and the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul let out a fearful growl from the depths of her soul.

If it weren't for Lin Xia's protective shield and her own unfathomable aura blocking most of the impact, she had no doubt that she would have collapsed to her knees.

She gripped Lin Xia's clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white, but her eyes were fixed on the phoenix phantom that broke through the volcano and shot straight into the sky, filled with extreme shock!
"This...this is...the power of God?!"

Zhu Zhuqing's voice trembled uncontrollably.

"Phoenix...rebirth!"

Lin Xia's gaze was fixed on the awe-inspiring phantom, and the worry in her eyes was completely replaced by an indescribable excitement, ecstasy and awe!

This scene shared the same divine aura he had sensed when he was tempered by the Phoenix Divine Fire, but it was a million times more vast and majestic!
This is by no means a sign of failure!
This is a declaration of success!
It is the ultimate sign of the phoenix's rebirth from the ashes! The phantom of the phoenix circled several times at the top of the sky, each flap of its wings scattering endless flames, as if announcing the birth of a new god to the world.

Finally, it let out an even higher-pitched cry that seemed to cleanse the soul, and its enormous figure suddenly shrank, transforming into a beam of crimson-gold light that pierced the sky and poured back into the volcano that was spewing flames!

boom--! ! !
The crater seemed to be infused with supreme power, and what spewed out was no longer magma and thick smoke, but a pure, crimson-gold divine flame, flowing with countless mysterious runes, like liquid gold!

The entire crater instantly transformed into a gigantic golden furnace!

At the core of this cataclysmic energy eruption, a figure is slowly rising from the center of the furnace!

He treads upon flowing divine flames, his entire body bathed in dazzling golden flames of nirvana.

The slightly hunched and weathered figure that he had when he entered five years ago has completely disappeared!
Instead, there was a body with a straight, spear-like posture, smooth muscle lines that contained explosive power, and every inch of skin that seemed to be made of the purest energy crystals, flowing with a dark golden hue!
That head of white hair, which once symbolized the vicissitudes of time, has now been completely transformed into a fiery red gold!
Each strand of hair, like flowing lava, danced and flew wildly in the divine flames!

His old eyes, which were originally cloudy but full of wisdom, now became as deep as a sea of ​​lava, with two clusters of golden divine fire burning fiercely in the depths of his pupils, distorting the space around him!
On his forehead, an ancient divine mark made of pure flames, symbolizing the inheritance of the Phoenix God's position, shone brightly, radiating divine power that ruled over all fires and was supreme!

A majestic, boundless, and awe-inspiring aura, like an invisible tide, spread steadily from him to the entire world!
"Teacher...?!"

Lin Xia's voice trembled with disbelief, and her pupils contracted in shock.

The figure before him, who seemed like a god of fire descending to earth, was completely different from the teacher in his memory who was obsessed with forging and had a hunched back!
But the incredibly familiar aura emanating from the depths of his soul, the unique kindness and comfort that flashed in Lou Gao's majestic eyes when he looked at him... made him instantly certain!

Tall building!

His teacher!

The pillar of the Blacksmiths' Guild!
They have truly and successfully completed the second test of the Phoenix God!
"Master Lou Gao...success!"

Zhu Zhuqing was equally stunned by this miraculous sight, her cherry lips slightly parted as she murmured to herself.

Looking at the figure bathed in golden flames, exuding divine might, and then at Lin Xia beside her who was unable to contain her excitement, she felt an indescribable surge of excitement and pride.

Lin Xia's brother's waiting and trust were not in vain!
Their strongest supporter is back!
And in such a shocking way!
The towering building hovered above the Divine Flame Furnace, its majestic gaze slowly sweeping across the volcanic region before finally settling on two familiar figures on the distant mountain rocks.

Especially when he saw Lin Xia's young face, which was filled with excitement and worry that finally turned into ecstasy, a smile of immense satisfaction, joy, and warmth, as if containing the entire sun, slowly and very clearly bloomed on his face, which had been tempered by the divine fire and was as resolute as if carved by a knife and axe!

Five years of hellish trials, countless times on the verge of death, at this moment, seeing his most proud and beloved disciple safe and sound, and who has grown into such a tall and reliable young man, all the sacrifices have been worthwhile!

He opened his arms as if to embrace the world, and from deep in his throat came a long, exhilarating roar that seemed to unleash five years of pent-up emotions and the ecstasy of his ultimate success.

"Hahahaha—!!! Good! Good! Good! Xia! This old man...is back!!!" (End of Chapter)