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

[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?

Almost everyone had this thought in their minds.

Chen Xin dedicated his life to sword cultivation, using the Seven Kill Sword to dominate the world. It would be strange if the blessings bestowed by Heaven were not related to the way of the sword.

The atmosphere inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was extremely tense.

Chen Xin stood tall in white robes, holding the Seven Kill Sword, his knuckles slightly white.

The lingering frustration from being ranked ninth hadn't dissipated, but now, there was more of a near-devout anticipation.

He had been stuck at the peak of level 96 for many years. Although his swordsmanship had reached the pinnacle of human skill, he was always one step away from breaking through.

If Heaven truly grants him a fortuitous opportunity, then the injustice of being ranked ninth is nothing.

Gu Rong rubbed his hands together excitedly, "Sword Man, it's definitely a sword! Absolutely a sword! Maybe it'll even evolve your Seven Kill Sword into a divine sword!"

Ning Fengzhi gently waved his fan, his eyes revealing anticipation: "Uncle Jian has dedicated his life to the sword; Heaven will not treat him unfairly."

The sect disciples clenched their fists, silently chanting in their hearts: We must become strong! We must become strong!

They were unwilling to see their guardian deity only worthy of ninth place, without even receiving a reward befitting their status.

Meanwhile, across the mainland, things had already exploded.

Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong sat on the jade throne, her gaze cold: "If Chen Xin receives the blessing of the sword again, he will surely become a great threat in the future."

Chrysanthemum Demon Douluo's expression turned grave: "His attack power is already unparalleled on the continent; if he becomes even stronger..."

Deep within the Elder Hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo boomed, "I'd like to see just how much benefit Heaven can bestow upon this old sword demon!"

The Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, the Star Luo Royal Family, and various hidden sects...

Countless titled Douluo, Soul Douluo, elders, and sect leaders all stared intently at the sky.

Even my breathing became unconsciously softer.

Dugu Bo gazed at the sky from the Sunset Forest and nodded slightly: "Chen Xin's sword strike deserves a generous reward."

In the endless void, Lin Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, and the aura of the Divine Firmament Sword moved almost imperceptibly.

"The Sword Dao Blesses... Let's see what level of opportunity Heaven can bestow."

In the central hub of the divine realm, the five great divine kings wore increasingly solemn expressions.

"A peak swordsman in the lower realm, if further blessed by the Heavenly Dao, might not be unable to reach the threshold of godhood."

"Such blessings are almost divine creations."

Amidst the anticipation of the masses, golden light suddenly burst forth from the heavens!

It was more intense and sharper than ever before.

The golden beam of light, like a giant sword reaching the heavens, traversed the sky, carrying the sword intent to cleave the universe, and crashed down towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!

The voice of Heaven, majestic and vast, resounded throughout the entire continent:

[Heaven's Blessing - Sword Dao and Dustful Heart]

[I. The Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul's origin is purified and upgraded to "Innate Seven Kill Sword Spirit," greatly increasing the sharpness of its sword energy, making it unstoppable within the same realm.]

[II. Soul Power Direct Breakthrough, Level 96 Peak → Level 97 Super Douluo]

[Third, the physical body has been refined by the Dao of Sword and Heaven, all old wounds have been healed, and the muscles and bones are as sharp as swords, capable of withstanding top-tier soul skills without injury.]

[IV. Comprehend "Sword Domain: Seven Kills", and your own attack power will be amplified again within the domain. The enemy's soul power will be sluggish, and non-sword-path soul masters will be severely suppressed.]

[V. Unlock the ultimate sword skill - "One Sword to Suppress Heaven and Earth", a charged strike that can shatter space and ignore all defenses below level 97]

The moment the name of the blessing was uttered, the entire continent fell into an instant silence.

The next second, an uproar erupted!

"Level 97!! A direct level breakthrough!!"

"Sword Domain! It's actually a Sword Domain!!"

"One sword to suppress heaven and earth... That name is terrifying!"

"The Seven Kill Sword has been refined? Does that mean it's invincible within the same realm?"

Countless people were terrified.

Dugu Bo's previous reward was already incredibly generous, but Chen Xin's was completely targeted and pushed the word "attack" to its extreme.

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The golden beam of light completely enveloped Chen Xin.

He felt a vast and boundless power of swordsmanship and the Dao of Heaven surging into his limbs and bones.

The bottleneck that had been building up within him for years shattered instantly, and his soul power surged like a mighty river, breaking through all obstacles along the way—

Level 96...

Level 97!

They stood firmly in place, their aura surging several times over!

The Seven Kill Sword in his hand emitted a deafening dragon roar, its blade shimmering with light, and a sword spirit faintly appeared, its sharp aura almost tearing the heavens and earth apart.

An invisible sword domain spread out around him, enveloping the entire sect, and even the air was slightly distorted by the cutting.

Under this oppressive force, everyone who did not possess a sword-wielding martial spirit felt a sinking feeling in their heart, and their soul power circulation became sluggish.

Chen Xin slowly opened her eyes.

There was no longer any resentment or confusion in his eyes, only a sharpness and clarity like a sword.

"Thank you for the blessing from Heaven."

He bowed slightly, his voice calm, yet carrying a sharp edge that seemed to pierce the clouds.

The white robes fluttered without wind, and the aura of a level 97 Super Douluo swept across the surroundings, far stronger than before.

Gu Rong laughed heartily: "Swordsman! With this strike, even the Golden Crocodile would have to dodge!"

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly: "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School now has another layer of protection."

The disciples cheered, their previous frustration at being ranked ninth completely gone.

Strength is the only true measure of success.

Outsiders, countless people were green with envy.

"Sword Douluo has taken off like a rocket!"

"Level 97 with a sword domain, who can withstand that?"

"If being ninth is this outrageous, the rewards for the top eight... I can't even imagine!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo's face turned pale and then red: "Hmph... He's only level 97. I'm level 98, I can still crush him!"

Even so, I felt a growing unease in my heart.

Tang Hao and Tang Xiao exchanged a glance deep within the Haotian Sect, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

"At this point, Chen Xin is already among the top ranks on the continent."

"The higher the ranking, the more terrifying the blessing... Who will be in eighth place?"

Bibi Dong tapped the armrest lightly with her fingertips, her eyes deep and thoughtful: "This is getting more and more interesting."

In the Sunset Forest, Dugu Bo sighed softly, "Old Sword Demon, now no one dares to provoke you easily."

In the endless void, Lin Xiao gazed at the soaring sword energy below and nodded slightly.

"A pure heart is bestowed with appropriate blessings."

However… this level is still far from that of a true sword god.

In the central hub of the divine realm, the five great god-kings fell completely silent.

The God of Destruction whispered, "If this continues, something that can threaten the God Realm will soon appear in the lower realm."

The Asura God said in a deep voice, "Observe the situation and do not act rashly."

Above the sky, the golden light gradually faded.

All the blessings fell into Chen Xin's body, and the soaring sword energy slowly dissipated, yet the entire continent still felt a faint sense of sharpness.

Chen Xin stood before the gate of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, holding the Seven Kill Sword in his hand, his gaze fixed on the heavens.

So what if we're ranked ninth?

With his sword in hand, he remains the number one attacker on the continent.

While everyone was still reeling from the shock of Chen Xin's breakthrough,

High above the nine heavens, the voice of the Heavenly Dao once again rang out calmly, without the slightest ripple:

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

[The eighth place will be revealed soon.]

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire continent fell silent once more.

Fanaticism, shock, envy, fear... all emotions subsided at this moment.

All that remained was extreme anticipation and an uncontrollable heart palpitation.

The ninth is the Sword Dao Chenxin.

Level 97, Sword Domain, One Sword Can Suppress Heaven and Earth.

That eighth place...

What kind of being would it be?

Is it Tang Hao?

Is it the Golden Crocodile Douluo?

Or is it some reclusive old monster?

Countless people's hearts pounded as they stared intently at the sky.

The air seemed to freeze.

An even more terrifying shock is about to descend upon the entire Douluo Continent.