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Tang Hao gazed down imperiously at everything below. Though he couldn't fathom how Bai Xu had managed to grow to such heights right under his nose, Bai Xu's level of existence had not surpassed that of the Douluo Plane. Here, Tang Hao could suppress Bai Xu's power.
It had to be admitted… what Xiao San had said was likely true. This outsider before them possessed some kind of secret technique—an extraordinarily powerful one at that. It had allowed him to develop his body to such an extent and seemingly even block others' probing.
At this thought, Tang Hao narrowed his eyes slightly, lost in contemplation.
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"Bai Xu, I apologize. Perhaps the Spirit Pagoda has wronged you in some way. But until we clarify your motives, we cannot let you leave!" Tang Wulin declared righteously, determined to uncover the truth and prevent Bai Xu from bringing calamity to the Douluo Continent.
His words elicited silent nods of agreement from everyone present, even the citizens of the Federation watching through the live broadcast.
Indeed, allowing an otherworldly demon to roam freely was far too dangerous. The high-ranking officials present were all aware of the existence of the Abyssal Plane beyond their world.
What if Bai Xu suddenly colluded with the Abyss?
What if he brought harm to the Douluo Continent?
With his power as a Limit Douluo—nearly god-level—if they didn't seize this opportunity today, no one would ever be able to stop him again!
"Keep me here? With just this rabble?" Bai Xu's aura overwhelmed the entire scene, freezing everyone in place. None dared act recklessly, fearing they might be captured and refined by the five-colored divine light within that massive cauldron with a single misstep.
Tang Wulin hadn't expected Bai Xu to remain so unyielding even in this situation. After consecutive battles, his energy had fallen far from its peak state. What capital did he still have to oppose five Limit Douluos?
Then, everyone watched as Bai Xu's left hand clenched in a phantom grip, and a shadowy figure was seized by the throat.
It was the Underworld Douluo!
"Damn brat!" The Underworld Douluo struggled futilely.
Ignoring the crowd's shock, Bai Xu's right hand abruptly manifested a colorless blade light. Without the slightest hesitation, he slashed it across the Underworld Douluo's body.
That single slash seemed to strip away all of the Limit Douluo's essence, vitality, and spirit, leaving his body withered and his soul feeble.
Then, the shadowy figure dissipated into nothingness, vanishing into the void.
The scene unfolded so abruptly—Bai Xu had effortlessly erased the very origin of a Limit Douluo. Moreover, the light on that colorless blade seemed to deepen slightly, exuding an aura that inspired dread.
"This is… the Law of Time!" Tang Wulin recognized it instantly. His own spiritual domain allowed for extremely brief temporal reversals, so he was intimately familiar with the sensation.
Under the stunned gazes of all present, Bai Xu then slashed the blade across himself.
In the next moment, the five Limit Douluos paled and hastily retreated. Bai Xu's aura surged rapidly, and the five-colored divine light once again enveloped his body—he had returned to his peak state.
"How is this possible?! To reverse time to such an extent… He's restored himself to his peak!" Tang Wulin exclaimed in horror.
'Though it only lasts two or three minutes… it's enough to bring this battle to a close.' Bai Xu calculated inwardly. It was a pity he had only grasped the barest fragments of the Law of Time. Otherwise, he could have maintained his peak state indefinitely.
"Everyone, fall back! I'll suppress him!" Tang Wulin roared. His emerald-gold soul ring seemed to resonate with the Seed of Nature, evoking a sense of rejection from the plane itself. Simultaneously, everything in the surrounding environment began distancing itself from Bai Xu, exerting a noticeable suppression on his cultivation.
"Being suppressed, huh?" Bai Xu sighed softly but paid it no mind. The five-colored divine light blazed brilliantly, illuminating the sky for thousands of meters.
"Heaven's Four Guardians, Fusion of the Five Elements!"
What answered the crowd was the manifestation of the Yinglong—the same dragon form that had defeated the three Limit Douluos of the Qiangu family. However, the threat level of this dragon's radiant light paled in comparison to his earlier techniques. As the Son of the Plane, Tang Wulin's connection to the Seed of Nature—coupled with Tang Hao's tacit approval—exerted an unprecedented suppression on Bai Xu.
At the very least, with the combined efforts of the Light DarkDouluo, the Amorous Douluo, and the two Limit Douluos from the Yuanen family, they would not lose!
The Holy Spirit Douluo, Yali, retreated to the rear, her soul rings pulsating as a sacred and gentle light continuously bolstered the others, providing endless recovery. Her expression was complicated—after all, it had been her and Yun Ming who had personally handed Na'er over to Bai Xu back then.
Yet later… after the destruction of Shrek Academy, Na'er had vanished without a trace. Moreover, the Silver Dragon Douluo, Gu Yuena—the central figure of the martial arts tournament—bore a striking resemblance to Na'er, yet she was not her.
"If the power is being suppressed, then I'll just add another!"
Standing atop the dragon's head, Bai Xu's internal organs shone brightly. Then, the five-colored light covering his body vanished entirely, replaced by a grayish-white radiance that carried an overwhelming sense of chaos and annihilation.
"Inverse Five Elements—Annihilation Divine Light." Bai Xu's eyes blazed with fury as he channeled every ounce of his energy, condensing a supreme killing technique to end this battle in a single strike.
The divine light took the form of a dragon. Two dragon bodies coiled around each other, their eyes brimming with majesty, their roars shattering the void.
Even the distant Super Douluos were shaken, watching in horror as the space around Bai Xu fractured inch by inch. None dared remain nearby, fleeing in haste.
The convergence of the two divine dragons was no simple addition—it was a collision of two fundamentally opposing forces, triggering a cataclysmic impact. The resulting devastation surpassed even the power of the Yinglong that had battled the千古 family.
"This is bad! Go all out!" The Amorous Douluo broke out in a cold sweat. Even with Yali's support… the outcome was still uncertain.
"Yue'er! I'm coming!"
At this critical moment, the Boundless Sea Douluo joined the fray, his Sea God Battle Armor fully activated, his heart burning with urgency.
"And us!"
Shouts erupted from the distance as the Battle God Hall's Second Battle God, the Imperial Sword Douluo Long Tianwu, and the Divine Sword Douluo Su Mengjun readied their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. The Battle Gods stood united, alongside the Tang Sect's Smiling Douluo, Shrek's Seven Monsters, and countless others, all lending their strength.
For the first time, it truly seemed as though the entire world stood together against Bai Xu.
In response, Bai Xu let out a hoarse laugh, a trace of madness flashing in his eyes. Under his control, the two divine dragons began merging.
With a wave of his hand… the heavens and earth trembled. The already fractured space collapsed entirely, gradually enveloping all of Sun Moon City. The cracks stretched tens of thousands of meters into the distance.
Thunder roared around Bai Xu, chaotic currents upheaving the world. Countless bolts of lightning crisscrossed the sky, falling upon Sun Moon City like a torrential downpour, wreaking endless destruction. Even as blood spilled from his eyes and mouth, Bai Xu did not stop.
"Stop! Bai Xu, are you trying to destroy the Douluo Continent?!" Tang Wulin cried out in horror. Exchanging glances with the other Limit Douluos, he knew they could not allow Bai Xu to continue. The destructive storm born from the collision of those two opposing forces would tear a ten-thousand-meter hole in the already fragile Douluo Plane—one that could never be repaired.
By then… the Douluo Continent would truly be on the brink of annihilation.
Beyond the Five Elements lay Yin and Yang. It was said that the interplay of Yin and Yang constituted the Dao. Thus, the Five Elements and their inverse could be understood through the lens of Yin and Yang.
Yin and Yang were the Dao of heaven and earth, the guiding principles of all things, the origin of transformation, the root of life and death, the abode of the divine.
Here, Bai Xu wielded the power of life and death—though only a sliver, it was enough for him to glimpse its profundity.
The black and white dragons, their bodies stretching ten thousand meters, exuded overwhelming pressure even under the plane's suppression. In their eyes, all were but ants. The combatants' instincts screamed at them—if they didn't fight with everything they had, they would die.
Before anyone could rush forward to stop him, Bai Xu completed the fusion.
"Go. You are now the Complete Dragon." Bai Xu's aura withered, and for the first time, exhaustion showed on his face. He seemed to have reached his limit. This technique was the pinnacle of his current capabilities. If battle were to continue after this… he would have to rely solely on his physical body.