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

The golden light in the sky above the heavens gradually faded, yet it still hung in the firmament, like a huge golden jade disc, serene and majestic.

Without the sound of divine authority, and without the release of the rankings, the seventh-ranked figure remained hidden behind the golden light, its identity yet to be revealed.

This silence, however, did not dispel the fervor on the mainland; instead, it intensified everyone's expectations, making them as taut as a bowstring that could snap at any moment.

The entire Douluo Star seemed to fall into an eerie silence, with only the rapid breathing of countless people intertwining and permeating the heavens and earth.

All eyes were fixed on the sky, their minds racing with speculation about the identity of the seventh-ranked person and imagining the even more miraculous blessing bestowed upon him than Tang Xiao's.

On the training ground of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Chen Xin and Gu Rong stood side by side, their eyes fixed on the sky, their expressions different.

Gu Rong rubbed his hands together, his face full of impatience and curiosity, muttering repeatedly, "Why hasn't it been revealed yet? I'm so anxious! Tang Xiao, who's in eighth place, is already this terrifying, how strong must the seventh-place person be? How incredibly powerful must Ci Fu be?"

Chen Xin closed his eyes slightly, his sword aura subdued, his expression calm, only a barely perceptible curiosity flashing in his eyes: "The Heavenly Dao Ranking has its own rules. The higher the ranking, the more seriously we need to treat them. Just wait patiently."

Ning Fengzhi held a folding fan, his gaze distant as he looked at the sky. His tone was resolute: "The seventh-ranked expert must be one of the most powerful beings on the continent. Perhaps it is the Golden Crocodile Douluo, or a reclusive peerless expert, or even one of the legendary figures. Whoever it is, they will surely shake the continent once again."

Inside the Papal Palace in Wuhun City, the atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating.

Bibi Dong sat on the jade throne, her beautiful eyes closed, her fingertips gripping the armrests tightly, and the chill emanating from her body almost froze the air.

Tang Xiao's blessing made her feel an unprecedented threat, and she was eager to know who the seventh person was.

If it's someone from the Spirit Hall, they can feel a little more at ease; but if it's someone from the Clear Sky Sect or other hostile forces, the Spirit Empire's situation will be even more difficult.

"Your Holiness, why is the seventh place not being revealed by the Heavenly Curtain for so long? Could it be because the seventh place's strength is too terrifying, and the Heavenly Dao needs to reassess it?" Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan asked cautiously, his tone full of trepidation.

Ghost Douluo, Ghostly Phantom, was surrounded by surging black mist, his voice chilling: "Whoever it is, as long as it's not that madman Tang Hao, that's fine. If Tang Hao makes the list and receives a heaven-defying blessing, we truly have no chance of winning."

Inside the Elder Hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo could no longer contain his excitement. His peak level 98 soul power emanated from him, and his tone was filled with arrogance and resentment: "Hmph! Tianmu is dragging his feet, simply trying to highlight the power of the seventh-ranked one. I'll see who dares to claim strength in front of me when ranked seventh!"

In the Sunset Forest, within the Poison Valley, Dugu Bo stroked his beard, gazing at the sky with eyes full of anticipation and感慨: "The higher the ranking, the greater the suspense. Seventh place might just be Golden Crocodile Douluo, after all, he's at the peak of level ninety-eight, his strength far surpassing Tang Xiao's. However, if Tang Hao makes the list, that would be even more interesting."

Dugu Yan blinked and asked curiously, "Grandpa, who is Tang Hao? Is he more powerful than Sect Master Tang Xiao?"

"Tang Hao is Tang Xiao's younger brother. He was also a brilliant and powerful expert back then, with unparalleled skill in using the Clear Sky Hammer. However, he later encountered some misfortune and went into seclusion for many years."

Dugu Bo said slowly, with a hint of regret in his voice, "If he could recover his peak strength, he might not be unable to contend with Tang Xiao, and might even make it onto the list."

In the endless void, Lin Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, a faint curiosity flashing in his eyes, the sword intent flowing gently at his fingertips: "Who is the seventh place? I'm quite looking forward to it. Tang Xiao's blessing is already so heaven-defying, the opportunity for the seventh place is probably going to be even better."

In the central hub of the divine realm, the five great god-kings remained calm and indifferent, showing no concern for the silence of the heavens.

The Goddess of Life glanced lightly at the sky, her tone indifferent: "Mortals are so impatient. It's just a list being announced, yet they're so enthusiastic."

The Asura God King raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone indifferent: "Whoever is in seventh place, they are ultimately just a mortal powerhouse. Even if they receive a heaven-defying blessing, they are still far from the divine realm, and we don't need to pay them too much attention."

The God of Destruction's face remained pale, his eyes filled with impatience: "The heavens are dragging their feet, wasting time. Once the rankings are finished, the lower realm will return to peace. We only need to maintain order in the divine realm."

The other god-kings nodded in agreement, their expressions calm and unwavering, as if everything before them had nothing to do with them.

Meanwhile, outside the deep mountains of the Haotian Sect, two figures quietly departed, avoiding the gazes of all the disciples, and sped towards the deserted valley at the edge of the Sunset Forest.

It was Tang Xiao, who had just received the blessing of Heaven, and his younger brother Tang Hao.

Tang Xiao, dressed in a black robe, had his aura as a level 97 Super Douluo completely suppressed. The innate Haotian War Hammer in his hand faintly glowed with golden light, and the innate Haotian War Spirit trembled gently inside the hammer. A lively yet domineering aura quietly spread out.

Beside him stood Tang Hao, dressed in black, his sleeves hanging empty from his severed arm. His aura was deep and powerful, though not as overwhelming as Tang Xiao's, it was still comparable to that of an ordinary Super Douluo.

He held the Haotian Hammer in his hand. The hammer was jet black with ancient patterns and carried an extreme destructive power, which was the power he had gained through years of hard training and the enhancement of the Ring Explosion Technique.

"Big brother, you've just received the blessing of Heaven, and your strength has greatly increased. I want to see just how strong you've become now." Tang Hao's eyes flashed with a burning fighting spirit, and his tone carried a hint of stubbornness that refused to admit defeat.

He was obsessed with the Clear Sky Hammer throughout his life, pursuing the ultimate power. Even after encountering misfortune and living in seclusion for many years, he never gave up his cultivation.

Now that Tang Xiao has received the blessing of Heaven and broken through to level 97, unlocking the Innate Haotian War Hammer and Xiaotian Hammer Domain, he feels both gratified and has a strong desire to spar.

Tang Xiao smiled slightly, his tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable confidence: "Second brother, go ahead and attack. I won't hold back. I'll show you just how powerful the Heavenly Blessing truly is."

The two sped along and soon arrived at the deserted valley at the edge of Sunset Forest.

This place is filled with ancient trees, strange rocks, and deep valleys. It is a secluded place rarely visited by humans, and even spirit beasts rarely appear. It is the perfect place for sparring.

"Let's do it here." Tang Xiao stopped, turned around, and looked at Tang Hao. His aura surged slightly. "Make your move, second brother."

Without further hesitation, Tang Hao's fighting spirit surged, and his soul power suddenly erupted. He raised the pitch-black Clear Sky Hammer high, and black soul power flowed wildly on the hammer. An extreme destructive power spread out instantly from him.