Douluo Continent: The 18-year-old Sword God was exposed by the heavens.

In that battle, the Seven Kill Sword shone with boundless light, its sword energy tearing through the wind and rain, a single sword strike cleaving the earth in two.

He single-handedly fought against three titled Douluo, his sword shadows filling the sky, his killing intent boiling.

His white clothes were stained with blood, and he was covered in wounds, yet he did not retreat an inch.

His sword broke, his bones cracked, his soul power was exhausted, and he was on the verge of death several times, yet he still rose again time and time again.

"I am here, Zong is here."

"As long as the sword remains, so too will I be."

The simple eight characters became his lifelong creed.

In that battle, he forcefully repelled a powerful enemy, killed dozens of experts, and defended the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School despite being severely injured.

It was during that battle that the four words "Sword Dao Chen Xin" resounded throughout the continent.

People only remember that he won, but they don't know that he lay in bed for three whole years after the war, hovering on the edge of life and death several times.

The scene then changes.

During his middle age, the Spirit Hall's power surged, and it began to secretly target the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Several assassination attempts, ambushes, and encirclements followed one after another.

Every time, it was Chenxin who stood in front.

He once cleaved through a vast sea of ​​clouds with a single sword strike, forcing back many of the Spirit Hall's elders;

He once slew a 100,000-year-old soul beast with a single sword strike, intimidating all the villains in the surrounding area;

To protect Ning Fengzhi's safety, he once single-handedly charged into the enemy ranks, fighting until blood flowed like a river, and then retreated unscathed.

Throughout his life, he never coveted power, fame, or power; he only upheld one sect and protected only three people.

Protect the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, safeguard Ning Fengzhi, protect the ancient banyan tree, and protect the disciples of the school.

His swordsmanship was never about conquering the world, but about "protecting".

There was another scene in the video that instantly silenced countless people.

One year, the ancient banyan tree was ambushed by a powerful enemy, severely injured, and on the verge of death.

Upon learning the news, Chen Xin flew into a rage, drew his Seven Kill Sword, and charged alone towards the enemy's lair.

On that day, sword energy swept across the sky, leaving not a blade of grass growing within a hundred miles.

Despite his severe injuries, he forcefully unleashed a combat power beyond his limits, slaying all his enemies and bringing back the ancient banyan tree.

Upon his return, he suffered a backlash from his own spiritual power and was bedridden for several months.

Gu Rong cried and berated him for being reckless.

Chen Xin simply smiled faintly:

"You're my brother. If I don't protect you, who will?"

There were no grand words, yet the weight of the matter was immense.

Scenes, moments from the past.

From a child holding a sword to a teenager upholding their lineage;

From youthful bloodshed to middle-aged stability;

From a single sword strike that astounded the world, to a lifetime dedicated to protecting one person and one sect.

He had no earth-shattering ambitions, no record of slaughtering countless people, but he possessed the courage to draw his sword and make all enemies flee in terror.

As the last image slowly faded away.

Above the sky, golden light gathered, and lines of text finally appeared clearly:

Name: Chen Xin

Title: Sword Douluo

[Martial Soul: Seven Kill Sword]

[Realm: Peak Super Douluo, Level 96]

[Comment on the Listing:]

He dedicated his life to swordsmanship, not to conquer, but to protect.

With unparalleled swordsmanship and unmatched attack power, he is invincible in close combat and is recognized as the strongest offensive Douluo on the continent.

However, its strategic deterrence is limited, it lacks wide-ranging dominance, legion-level suppression, bloodline inheritance, and god-like potential.

Although his individual combat strength far surpasses Dugu Bo's, his overall assessment is slightly better, hence he ranks ninth.

As the words fell, the entire continent fell silent instantly.

All the previous doubts, anger, resentment, and clamor...

At this moment, everything vanished into thin air.

Everyone finally understood.

The rankings on the Sky Screen platform have never been based solely on "who is better in a one-on-one fight".

It considers comprehensive combat power, strategic deterrence, destructive power over a wide area, potential ceiling, sect influence, and weight in the continental landscape...

It is a comprehensive evaluation in all aspects.

Chen Xin is invincible in one-on-one combat; he can slay a titled opponent with a single sword strike.

However, his destructive power is limited to a single target and a small area.

He cannot be like Dugu Bo, whose poison can cover thousands of miles and whose bite can wipe out thousands of troops.

He lacked the terrifying deterrent power to alter the battlefield landscape and the dominant ability to influence the balance of power on the continent.

Therefore, despite his strength, he could only rank ninth.

He was superior to Dugu Bo, but only to a limited extent.

Once this was understood, everyone's resentment completely transformed into deep awe.

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Chen Xin stared at the comments on the sky, his whole body trembled, and his hand, which was tightly gripping the Seven Kill Sword, slowly loosened.

The sword's cry subsided, and its energy receded.

The resentment and humiliation in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a sense of understanding and peace.

"I see……"

"I was being narrow-minded."

He devoted his life to the ultimate swordsmanship and to individual victory, but never thought about strategic deterrence.

Tianmu's words were a wake-up call, and his mind suddenly cleared.

Gu Rong, standing to the side, breathed a long sigh of relief and patted his chest: "Uncle Jian, I knew it! How could Tianmu possibly wrong you! It's just a difference in ranking standards!"

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, his eyes filled with relief: "Sword Douluo, you are still the number one attacker on the continent, and no one can shake that title."

The disciples of the sect also quieted down, their anger turning into reverence.

They finally understood how difficult and great their guardian elder was.

Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong closed her eyes in deep thought, then slowly opened them after a moment, her gaze even more solemn:

"Comprehensive deterrence... I see."

Therefore, the higher one ranks on the list, the stronger their fighting power, and the more terrifying their influence and dominance.

Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo's expressions turned completely serious, no longer showing any contempt.

Even someone at Chen Xin's level is only ninth; one can only imagine how those ahead of him are.

Inside the Elder Hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo's original arrogance had vanished without a trace, leaving only a heart pounding with fear:

"Level 96 is only ninth... then where would I rank at level 98?"

Haotian Sect.

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

"Comprehensive assessment..." Tang Hao said in a low voice, "In this way, the ranking is even more brutal than we imagined."

Heaven Dou, Star Luo Empire, various sects, countless Soul Masters...

Everyone fell silent.

The more doubts we had before, the more awe we feel now.

The more confused I was before, the more shocked I am now.

Even Sword Douluo could only reach ninth place...

So, who will be the eighth-ranked player?

Sunset Forest.

Dugu Bo gazed at the image on the sky, remained silent for a long time, and then sighed softly:

"Chen Xin... is admirable."

He finally understood that his ability to surpass many strong opponents and rank tenth was not due to his personal bravery, but rather the terrifying deterrent effect of the poison.

Endless void.

Lin Xiao looked at the scenes depicting Chen Xin's life, nodded slightly, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes:

"With a pure heart and unwavering loyalty to his principles, he is undoubtedly a formidable swordsman of his generation."

"He has not yet reached the true pinnacle of the path of swordsmanship."

He remained noncommittal about the rankings, simply waiting quietly for the next name to appear.

The central hub of the divine realm.

The five divine kings grew increasingly solemn.

"Comprehensive combat capability, strategic deterrence, dimensional influence..."

"The comprehensiveness of this ranking far surpasses the rules of the divine realm."

"Something big is about to happen in the lower realm."

Above the sky, the golden light receded once more.

The voice of Heaven's Way fell peacefully:

[Ninth place, Sword Dao Chenxin, performance complete.]

Next, the rewards will be distributed.

In an instant, the entire continent held its breath once again.

Countless eyes were fixed on that golden sky.

What will the reward be this time?

Could it be related to the sword?