Chapter 150 The Wine Immortal Gourd Makes its Appearance!
"As expected, Li Bai's strength has actually reached this level?"
The ordinary forces were greatly encouraged!
Among human soul masters, there was such a towering figure!
This undoubtedly gave all human soul masters a powerful boost!
Star Dou Great Forest, core area.
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
Xiong Jun was the first to let out a dissatisfied growl: "What a joke! A human, even with twin martial souls, even with better soul ring configurations, how could he possibly be stronger than Di Tian?"
"Di Tian has the Dragon God Claw!"
The Ten Thousand Demon King's vine-like tentacles writhed uneasily, and he said in a deep voice: "Don't underestimate him. That day, he only had a wisp of sword intent, yet he made me feel a fatal threat."
"Tian Mu's evaluation might not be an exaggeration."
Bi Ji looked at Di Tian with concern.
In Di Tian's golden dragon eyes, fighting spirit burned like a tangible flame.
Not only was he not discouraged by Li Bai's ranking, but he was even more excited!
He longed to fight against the strong!
Especially a powerful figure like Li Bai, whose reputation is so high and whose path so unique!
"A true god among swords, a banished immortal among wines."
"Very good! This is worthy of being my opponent!"
Di Tian repeated the words from the evaluation in a low voice, a wild smile spreading across his lips.
Deep within the Lake of Life.
The cold voice of the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena, carrying a hint of solemnity, came through.
"Di Tian, this person is very special. His cultivation path seems to be independent of the conventional system of this world. Be careful."
"Yes, my lord!"
Di Tian bowed, then raised his head, his gaze shooting towards the sky like lightning.
Just then!
The vast voice from the sky, carrying a hint of expectation, resounded in Di Tian's consciousness.
[Di Tian! Do you wish to apply to open the 'Endless Arena' and challenge the fourth-ranked Li Bai?]
"Fight!"
Di Tian's answer was resolute.
Without the slightest hesitation!
He wanted to personally verify just how good this so-called "true god among swords" and "banished immortal among wines" truly was!
Furthermore, they must reclaim the ranking that the Soul Beast race has been suppressed by humans!
Almost the instant Di Tian accepted the challenge, within the Beidou Academy, the last trace of drunkenness in Li Bai's eyes vanished.
In its place lay an extreme sharpness, like a drawn divine sword!
He tilted his head back, drained the last drop of wine from his gourd, and casually tossed it to Lu Bu beside him.
He laughed heartily, his voice shaking the heavens.
"Hahaha! Well done! I was just looking for a worthy opponent to warm up my muscles!"
Before his words had even finished, two beams of light descended with a deafening roar!
One beam enveloped the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, representing Di Tian.
Li Bai descended upon the square of Beidou Academy!
Two supreme powerhouses, representing the pinnacle of land-based soul beasts and human soul masters respectively, both possessing god-level evaluations, were drawn into the Endless Arena—the arena that would determine their strength and dignity—under the watchful eyes of the masses!
The entire Douluo Continent!
The hearts of all living beings were in their throats.
This battle would determine the fourth place on the power ranking.
It would also greatly influence the future landscape and momentum of the two major factions on the continent: humans and soul beasts!
A true god-level duel was about to erupt!
On the Endless Arena, the two stood a thousand meters apart, suspended in mid-air.
Di Tian remained in human form, his black robes fluttering, his gaze fixed intently on the elegant figure in green robes opposite him.
Li Bai held the Azure Lotus Divine Sword, its tip pointing diagonally at the ground.
In his other hand, he casually held the nine-colored wine gourd, a lazy smile on his face.
"Human," Di Tian spoke first, his voice deep and authoritative.
"You are very strong. Apart from that mysterious dean of your Beidou Academy, you are the human with the strongest talent I have ever seen in my long years."
His tone carried recognition, but even more so, it was a condescending scrutiny and the confidence of crushing his opponent.
Upon hearing this, Li Bai's smile deepened. He shook the wine gourd in his hand and laughed, "Di Tian, you are not bad either. I hope the upcoming battle will satisfy me!"
Although his words were light, the air between the two had already solidified.
The invisible aura clashed, causing the arena space to emit a faint hum of unbearable pressure.
"Hmph!"
Di Tian said no more, his eyes flashing with golden light.
His figure instantly disappeared from the spot!
The next moment, he appeared above Li Bai's head, his right hand covered with jet-black dragon scales, his five fingers forming a claw.
With a terrifying power that could tear through space, he slashed down!
It was the Dragon God Claw that had previously severely injured the Deep Sea Demon Whale King!
Although it was not at full strength, the intention to test was obvious.
Its power was enough to annihilate any Title Douluo!
"Well done!"
A glint flashed in Li Bai's eyes. Without moving, the Azure Lotus Divine Sword in his hand emitted a clear and melodious sword cry.
It automatically flew up, transforming into a streak of azure light, directly piercing the palm of Emperor Tian's Dragon God Claw!
The sword and claw clashed, but there was no earth-shattering roar, only a crisp "clang" like gold and jade clashing.
However, centered on the point of impact!
The space rippled violently like the surface of water, visible ripples spreading outwards!
The azure sword energy and the black dragon power intertwined and annihilated each other wildly!
A hint of surprise flashed in Emperor Tian's eyes.
He felt that his Dragon God Claw had been precisely blocked by that seemingly light and agile sword strike.
The immense force was cleverly guided and dispersed.
And Li Bai, using the force, floated back a hundred meters.
His posture was elegant and composed.
"There's something to it."
Emperor Tian murmured, no longer probing.
His dark soul power erupted suddenly, and black flames, almost tangible, enveloped him.
"Dark Domain!"
Endless darkness instantly spread from Di Tian's center, devouring light, eroding soul power, and suppressing perception.
"A domain? I have one too."
"Azure Lotus Sword Domain, open!"
Li Bai chuckled, his Azure Lotus Divine Sword slicing lightly.
In an instant, a colossal azure lotus phantom, composed of countless azure sword energies, bloomed beneath Li Bai's feet!
The lotus slowly rotated, each petal containing a sharp sword intent capable of severing everything!
The clear sword energy radiance collided fiercely with Di Tian's dark domain, producing a hissing sound.
A clear dividing line of light and darkness formed on the arena!
The two domains eroded and clashed with each other.
For a moment, it was impossible to determine a winner!
"Seventh Soul Skill, Azure Lotus True Body!"
Li Bai shouted.
The azure lotus divine sword martial soul phantom behind him instantly merged with his true form!
His aura surged dramatically, man and sword seemingly becoming one, transforming into an indestructible azure sword light.
He charged towards Di Tian at the center of the dark domain!
"Come and fight!"
Di Tian's fighting spirit surged, though his form didn't grow to enormous size.
However, the dragon scales covering his entire body deepened, and his dragon might intensified.
Dark dragon power condensed in his claws, meeting Li Bai's sword light head-on!
"First Soul Skill, Azure Lotus Blossoms!"
The sword light split, blooming like a lotus flower.
Sword energy attacked Di Tian from all directions.
"Dragon Scale Protection!"
Di Tian's dragon scales shone brightly, withstanding the sword energy head-on.
Simultaneously, a claw tore through space, grabbing at Li Bai's true form.
"Second Soul Skill, Sword Song: Long Wind!"
Li Bai's movements were like the wind, his swordplay like a song, its trajectory unpredictable.
He easily dodged the dragon claw, and with a backhand thrust, aimed at Di Tian's ribs.
"Shadow Dodge!"
Di Tian's figure merged into the darkness, instantly appearing behind Li Bai, his dragon claw aimed straight for his back.
The two fought with lightning speed, engaging in a dazzling close-quarters battle in a realm of interwoven light and darkness!
Sword energy crisscrossed, dragon claws tore through the sky.
Every collision caused space to tremble and its rules to break down!
The spectators throughout the Douluo Continent were stunned and speechless!
This was a true clash of titans!
Unlike the absolute suppression of power and rules that Di Tian had previously used to crush the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, this battle was a comprehensive contest of skill, speed, strength, and domain!
Its intensity far surpassed any previous match!
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sword Douluo Chen Xin had already stood up, his eyes fixed on the sky.
His body trembled slightly with extreme excitement and longing.
The boundless azure lotus sword energy, the elusive swordsmanship, the state of oneness with the sword, of intent and Dao… this was the supreme sword path he had pursued his entire life, yet had never been able to grasp!
"Azure Lotus Sword Domain, so this is how a sword can be used," Chen Xin murmured to himself, as if a completely new door had been opened.
Many of his past sword-path questions now had vague answers.
His gaze towards Li Bai was filled with boundless admiration and fervent longing.
On the arena, the fierce battle raged.
Di Tian grew increasingly alarmed with each fight.
Li Bai's sword was not only fast, accurate, and ruthless, but also carried a peculiar "Daoist charm."
It often found a way out of the impossible, discovering weaknesses in the smallest details, dissolving his power into nothingness.
What frustrated him even more was that Li Bai's Azure Lotus Sword Domain was incredibly resilient, its sword energy inexhaustible.
It could even rival his Dark Domain, greatly limiting his effectiveness.
"This can't go on!"
A fierce glint flashed in Di Tian's eyes!
He decided to use a stronger method.
He could see that although Li Bai's swordsmanship was divine, his total soul power didn't seem to be his strongest point; a prolonged battle would be disadvantageous.
He had to finish the fight quickly!
"Dragon God Claw: Annihilation Strike!"
Di Tian suddenly created distance between himself and Li Bai, the dark golden patterns on the dragon scales of his right arm suddenly lighting up.
A destructive aura, even more terrifying and condensed than when he had severely injured the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, erupted!
However, just as Di Tian was gathering his strength, his Dark Domain slightly contracting inward to concentrate its power...
Across from him, Li Bai's eyes flashed with a triumphant smile.
"I've been waiting for your full-force attack, that moment before your old power has fully manifested and your new power has been received!"
Li Bai thought to himself, his hands moving with lightning speed.
"Wine Immortal Gourd, appear!"
He tossed it with his left hand, and the nine-colored Wine Immortal Gourd suddenly flew up, hovering above his head.
The gourd's mouth opened automatically.
Then, a breathtaking scene unfolded!
Behind Li Bai, the nine blood-red soul rings belonging to the Wine Immortal Gourd's martial soul lit up one after another, like beacon fires!
Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, black, and white.
Nine different colors of shimmering, translucent wine liquid flew out of the gourd's mouth, hovering in front of Li Bai!
Each liquid exuded a completely different yet incredibly mysterious aura.
(End of Chapter)