Chapter 228: Emperor Xue Ye Breaks Through to Titled Douluo
In the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Half a year had passed, and the mysterious disappearances across Heaven Dou City had almost completely ceased.
However, that did not mean they had truly ended. The missing persons incidents had merely shifted to the cities surrounding the capital.
The entire Heaven Dou Empire was gripped with unease.
As the Emperor of Heaven Dou, Emperor Xue Ye was at this moment alone in a secret chamber.
A strange crimson light drifted through the room, continuously merging into his body. Suddenly, Emperor Xue Ye's eyes snapped open, shining with a piercing gleam.
A terrifying wave of soul power erupted from within him, and eight soul rings appeared rhythmically circling around his body.
"Hahaha!" Emperor Xue Ye burst into wild laughter. After more than a year of sacrifices, he had finally broken through his limit.
Now, he had ascended to the realm of Titled Douluo—standing at the very peak of the continent!
His overwhelming soul power swept through the palace. Outside, Yu Xiaogang and the others were startled, soon revealing envious expressions.
The sealed door of the chamber opened slowly, and Emperor Xue Ye stepped out, his face glowing with excitement.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on advancing to Titled Douluo," Yu Xiaogang said, bowing respectfully.
"No need for formality, Master. We are all on the same side," Emperor Xue Ye said proudly. "I believe it won't be long before you too reach this realm!"
Yu Xiaogang nodded repeatedly, though he made no comment.
The power of the Blood Demon Ritual had been confirmed; someday, he too would become a Titled Douluo.
"Alright, now that I have broken through, the soul master hunts can be paused for now," Emperor Xue Ye said with a wave of his hand. "Master, spread the news of my ascension to the world."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Yu Xiaogang replied.
"When I obtain my ninth spirit ring, I will hold a grand feast and invite all the continent's strongest to witness it!"
Yu Xiaogang nodded again and left with Yu Tianheng.
…
At the Crown Prince's mansion.
Since obtaining his seventh soul ring in the Star Dou Forest, Luo Ling had returned to Heaven Dou City to refine and stabilize his martial soul's transformation.
His martial souls—the Raven Shadow Puppet and the Desire Soul—were now fully merged into one.
Primordial.
The first thing that came to Luo Ling's mind was Qian Renxue's Six-Winged Angel martial soul and the Sea God martial soul of the High Priest on Sea God Island.
Both were derived from divine beings—Angel God and Sea God.
By that reasoning, Luo Ling's martial soul should originate from the Primordial God.
But he felt there was more to it than that.
Seated in a pavilion, Luo Ling suddenly lifted his gaze toward the distant palace.
An invisible wave of soul power surged outward from within, completely unrestrained.
That was the aura of a Titled Douluo.
Emperor Xue Ye had broken through.
Luo Ling narrowed his eyes slightly. A Titled Douluo stood at the very summit of the continent, yet he paid it little mind.
Since gaining the Primordial True Form, he knew that no one on the Douluo Continent could threaten him anymore.
The power of the Primordial True Form transcended the level of mortals.
Even a Titled Douluo would be nothing more than prey within the Primordial World.
The only ones he remained uncertain of were the High Priest of Sea God Island, the twin souls of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings within the Icefire Yin Yang Well, the Silver Dragon King of Star Dou Forest, and Qian Daoliu.
They all had varying connections to divinity, and if they invoked true divine power, Luo Ling wasn't certain he could dominate them.
His spiritual power was formidable, but still short of divine level.
"So ostentatious," he said with a faint smirk, glancing toward the palace.
Emperor Xue Ye made no effort to conceal his breakthrough, flaunting it proudly—and foolishly.
Perhaps the Blood Demon Ritual had inflated his confidence, but the same power that exalted him could also destroy him.
"Luo Ling! Emperor Xue Ye just broke through to Titled Douluo!"
From not far away, Qian Renxue ran toward him, her voice filled with excitement. "He's holding a coronation ceremony next month to celebrate his new title!"
Luo Ling nodded silently.
"Aren't you even a little surprised?" Qian Renxue asked, irritated by his calmness.
"If he wants to show off, let him. Maybe this is the last glorious moment of his life," Luo Ling said flatly, shrugging. "No need to ruin the Emperor's fun."
"You're planning to deal with him, aren't you?" Qian Renxue's eyes gleamed.
"We'll see," Luo Ling replied with a faint smile.
…
At Prince Xue Xing's mansion.
Prince Xue Xing smashed an ornate vase to the ground, eyes blazing red. "Damn it! How could Xue Ye possibly break through to Titled Douluo?"
He couldn't believe it.
Since childhood, he had always surpassed his younger brother—whether in martial soul talent or personal strategy.
Yet the throne had gone to Xue Ye simply because he was the elder.
All the rewards went to him, leaving Xue Xing consumed by resentment.
He had fought against Xue Ye both openly and secretly to prove he was the superior one.
But now, Emperor Xue Ye's breakthrough shattered that dream.
On the Douluo Continent, strength ruled above all. In front of a Titled Douluo-level emperor, all his lifelong efforts were meaningless.
"Ahhh!" Prince Xue Xing roared, his cry filled with unwillingness, before falling into long, heavy silence.
…
The news of Emperor Xue Ye's breakthrough spread rapidly through the entire soul master world.
The people of the Heaven Dou Empire celebrated joyfully—after all, who wouldn't want a stronger emperor?
The missing person incidents were gradually forgotten.
Meanwhile, in the Slaughter City's Hell Road.
Tang San had finally achieved one hundred consecutive victories and was about to enter Hell Road.
"Congratulations, Hammer-man. You are the third person in recent years to achieve one hundred wins in the Hell Slaughter Arena," said the King of Slaughter, though his tone carried no joy.
Half a year ago, Luo Ling and Hu Liena had entered Hell Road together. The King had hoped they'd perish—but they survived.
The emergence of two new Killing Gods had been a disaster for the Slaughter City.
Now, another hundred-win champion had appeared.
It made the King deeply uneasy.
Tang San's performance was not as astonishing as those two, but what if luck helped him pass Hell Road as well?
The Ten-Headed Sun Serpent was already dead, which meant the difficulty had drastically decreased.
The King of Slaughter could not allow the birth of another Killing God.
"Hammer-man, your performance has been exceptional," the King said smoothly. "I've decided to grant you the title of Killing God ahead of time. From now on, you may enter and leave the Slaughter City freely and will be appointed as an honorary guest."
Tang San froze. The Killing God title—without entering Hell Road?
After a brief thought, he understood.
The King of Slaughter didn't want him to obtain the Killing God Domain.
(END CHAPTER)
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