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"It's... impossible!?"
The Underworld Douluo frantically erupted with soul power, desperate to escape the terrifying devouring force of the massive cauldron. In his desperation, he even self-destructed his left arm and left leg. However, the cauldron forged by Bai Xu—the Five Elements Cauldron—contained a wisp of mystical light capable of purging all things. This light transformed into the shape of a dragon, its serpentine body swiftly darting out before swallowing the Underworld King whole and returning to the cauldron.
Just like that, the Underworld Douluo, a quasi-deity renowned for over a century, was effortlessly suppressed.
No—or rather, it should have been this way from the start. Earlier, Bai Xu had been fighting against three Limit Douluos from the Qiangu family, all of them quasi-deities, which was why the battle hadn't been resolved so quickly.
For a moment, the battlefield fell into dead silence.
Bai Xu remained as composed as ever, showing no visible injuries. The sword wound on his arm had healed in an instant. Yet, the oppressive aura he once exuded had undeniably diminished.
The Cold Rhyme Douluo had already retreated with Qiangu Qingfeng in tow. Leng Yaozhu handed the severely wounded, near-death Qiangu Dongfeng over to the Spirit Pagoda personnel, instructing them to take him and the equally injured Qiangu Dieting away for treatment. Now, only the newly promoted Limit Douluo, the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, remained, struggling to hold her ground.
As for the other deputy tower master, the Hell Flame Douluo Zhang Geyang, he had long since retreated to the outskirts, not even daring to spectate the battle up close.
Bai Xu swept his gaze across the battlefield, simultaneously sensing Qiangu Dongfeng's location. With a light step into the void, he seemed intent on finishing the job.
But the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo unfurled her martial soul once more, blocking his path.
"Bai Xu," Leng Yaozhu said warily, "even if what you say is true, Qiangu Dongfeng should be judged by the Federation—not executed by you."
The Qiangu family was finished—Leng Yaozhu knew this well. Perhaps her actions now were merely out of duty as the deputy tower master.
"Out of respect for past kindness, I've already given you a warning. If you insist on standing in my way, Heavenly Phoenix, then our differing stances leave us no choice but to fight!"
Bai Xu had no patience for words. To him, action spoke louder than debate.
"Temple Master… shouldn't we intervene? Bai Xu is still a wanted criminal of the Federation, isn't he?" A subordinate beside Chen Xinjie—a lower-ranked Battle God from the War God Temple—spoke up.
Chen Xinjie frowned deeply. As the representative of the Federation and the Poseidon Corps, even he, a man known for his love of battle, hesitated before Bai Xu. If Bai Xu still had strength left… he might end up like the Underworld Douluo.
"Wait!"
Just as Bai Xu prepared to strike, a thunderous shout echoed across the sky.
A golden beam shot upward, landing squarely at the center of the battlefield.
Clad in dazzling battle armor, his golden vertical pupils exuding immense pressure, Tang Wulin chose this moment to enter the fray. Simultaneously, as if terrified that Bai Xu might attack, the Light Dark Douluo, the Holy Spirit Douluo, the Amorous Douluo, and two Limit Douluos from the Yuan'en family appeared behind Tang Wulin.
They formed a defensive perimeter, eyeing Bai Xu with vigilance.
At the same time, the live broadcast to the entire Federation resumed. Media outlets controlled by the Tang Clan sprang into action, and unmanned broadcasting drones rose into the air. On the screens, Bai Xu and the others appeared, the tension palpable.
Taking a deep breath, Tang Wulin spoke solemnly:
"I am Tang Wulin, the current headmaster of Shrek Academy and the master of the Sea God's Pavilion."
"Today, I bring a message to the entire Federation…"
He glanced at Bai Xu. The five Limit Douluos around him tightened their encirclement, determined not to let Bai Xu disrupt this pivotal moment.
"Years ago, Shrek Academy was attacked by a Federation-grade 12 fixed soul ammunition shell. The previous master of the Sea God's Pavilion, the Atlas Douluo, sacrificed himself to protect the academy. Now, we have returned as embers of hope, uncovering the truth behind that tragedy. The only reason the Holy Spirit Cult could so easily steal the Federation's grade-12 Godslayer shells—along with hundreds of grade-7 and above fixed soul ammunition—was because of the Spirit Pagoda's secret assistance!"
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The moment this revelation was announced, shock and horror rippled through the citizens watching the broadcast.
"Every citizen of the Federation has the right to know the truth—to seek justice for the fallen teachers of Shrek and the millions who perished in that catastrophe. Qiangu Dongfeng, the master of the Spirit Pagoda, colluded with the Ghost Emperor of the Holy Spirit Cult, breaching Shrek City's defenses from within. That is why the casualties were so devastating! Moreover… the Spirit Pagoda's branch in the Douluo Empire secretly collaborated with the Holy Spirit Cult, kidnapping my parents and forcing them to research forbidden drugs. The list of their crimes is endless. All evidence has been uploaded to Shrek Academy's official website on the Star Battle Network!"
"What!?" Leng Yaozhu staggered in midair, her face twisting in disbelief. She glanced at Gu Yuena in the Mingdu Arena.
Seeing her nod, Leng Yaozhu's legs gave way, and she nearly fell from the sky before Gu Yuena caught her.
"Yuena… is the evidence real?" she asked weakly.
"Yes," Gu Yuena replied. "I've skimmed through it. They indeed have proof of the Spirit Pagoda's collaboration with the Holy Spirit Cult in the Douluo Empire branch—even testimonies from Tang Wulin's parents, who survived as workers in that very branch."
In an instant, Leng Yaozhu seemed to age a decade, her face contorted in anguish.
The man who had killed Yun Ming had been by her side all along—and she had been deceived the entire time.
High above—
Bai Xu spoke indifferently: "Finished?"
A single step from him sent the five Limit Douluos into high alert, their battle auras flaring. They had no choice—Bai Xu's combat prowess was too terrifying. Having already defeated four Limit Douluos, they couldn't afford to be careless.
The Boundless Sea Douluo Chen Xinjie could no longer remain passive. He floated into the battlefield and asked, "Can the Sea God's Pavilion Master confirm the truth of these claims?"
"Absolutely!"
The broadcast continued. Tang Wulin turned his gaze to Bai Xu and declared:
"Additionally, there is another matter I must announce—one so horrifying it concerns every life on Douluo Planet. I cannot keep this secret any longer."
His expression was resolute as he asked:
"Bai Xu… you are not from Douluo Continent, are you? You descended upon this world from beyond—am I right?"
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The moment these words left his mouth, the entire battlefield erupted in shock—even the Boundless Sea Douluo stared at Bai Xu in horror.
At that very instant, an inexplicable sensation arose. The anomalies surrounding Bai Xu became glaringly obvious.
Why didn't he use a martial soul?
Why was his physical body so powerful?
Hadn't he been using something other than soul power in battle?
And now—the Planet's Will withdrew its concealment over Bai Xu. A faint, intangible repulsion emanated from the surrounding space, as though the world itself was rejecting this outsider.
"Heh." Bai Xu smirked, his dark eyes sweeping across the battlefield. The sheer intensity of his gaze alone forced the Limit Douluos to retreat.
"Bai Xu, no matter how long you've hidden, the truth will be revealed!"
Tang Wulin's green-gold soul ring shimmered, releasing a wave of life energy. As the Child of Nature, he seemed capable of repairing the spatial damage from the earlier battle. Under this emerald radiance, Bai Xu's internal organs and meridians emitted a five-colored glow.
A power entirely distinct from soul energy surged into everyone's perception. Without a doubt—this energy felt alien, foreign to Douluo.
Bai Xu was no native of this world!
After a final glance around, Bai Xu slowly raised his eyes, gazing into the void above—where it seemed someone was orchestrating everything.