Star Luo Empire, inside the grand hall.
The Star Luo Emperor's legs went weak as he collapsed onto the dragon throne. The jade imperial seal in his hand clattered to the ground and shattered into two pieces.
The ministers in the hall were pale as death. The minister who had previously proposed eliminating Zhu Zhuqing had long since lost control of his bowels in terror. When guards dragged him away, he did not even have the strength to beg for mercy.
"First-Tier God combat power!"
The Star Luo Emperor's voice trembled. The strongest soul masters of the Star Luo Empire had not even reached the Titled Douluo realm. Before a god, they were no different from ants.
His gaze fell upon "three-hundred-thousand-year soul bone." The most precious item in the royal treasury was only a fifty-thousand-year soul bone. The two were simply incomparable.
When he saw "six-word battle armor" and "level eleven soul tool blueprint," he looked blankly toward Chancellor Cui.
"These two things, do you know what they are?"
The chancellor bowed deeply and shook his head, his voice quivering.
"Your Majesty, I have read extensively through ancient records and have never seen such terms. But since they are rewards of the Creation God, their power must be earth-shattering."
The Star Luo Emperor suddenly sprang to his feet, extreme panic flashing in his eyes.
"Immediately pack up all royal treasures, soul bones, and rare ores. Assemble an envoy. Even if we have to dig three feet into the ground, we must find Heavenly Path Academy. When meeting Senior Li Tianyi, we must kneel in full obeisance. We only ask that he shows favor to the Star Luo Empire!"
He waved his hand.
"Forget it. Prepare the carriage to the Nether Duke's Manor. I will personally ask the Nether Grand Duke."
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Crown Prince's Manor.
The wine cup in Dai Weisi's hand smashed to the floor. Shards cut into his foot, yet he felt nothing.
Zhu Zhuyun bit down hard on her lip. Blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, her eyes filled with fear.
They had been planning to spread rumors and kill with borrowed hands. Now, they only felt that their actions had been those of laughable clowns.
"Three-hundred-thousand-year soul bone…"
Dai Weisi muttered. He did not even possess a ten-thousand-year soul bone, yet Li Tianyi could choose one at will. Zhu Zhuyun's gaze lingered on "First-Tier God combat power," her voice trembling with sobs.
"We even wanted to deal with Zhu Zhuqing. With a Heavenly Path Academy teacher of that level, he could crush us with a flick of his finger."
Dai Weisi suddenly snapped back to his senses and began tearing apart the letters on the table like a madman.
"Quick! Burn all related letters!"
He looked at Zhu Zhuyun, panic flooding his voice.
"Even the Star Luo royal family does not know what battle armor and soul tool blueprints are, yet Li Tianyi can obtain them effortlessly. An existence like that is not someone we can afford to provoke!"
Zhu Zhuyun nodded repeatedly, scrambling to light the fire. Under the flickering flames, both of their faces were as pale as paper.
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Nether Duke's Manor.
The Nether Grand Duke knelt deeply toward the direction of the golden rankings, his forehead pressed firmly to the ground.
Behind him, everyone in the duke's manor knelt as well. The atmosphere was solemn and reverent.
"Creation God, First-Tier God combat power!"
His voice carried both excitement and awe. For his daughter Zhu Zhuqing to follow such a powerful existence was the supreme honor of the entire manor.
It was also the best possible outcome. It meant that the Star Luo royal family would never again dare to force the women of the Nether Duke's Manor into mutual slaughter.
When he saw "First-Tier God combat power" and "three-hundred-thousand-year soul bone," emotion surged in his heart. His daughter's achievements today were all thanks to Li Tianyi's guidance.
As for the unfamiliar terms "six-word battle armor" and "level eleven soul tool blueprint," they only deepened his reverence.
He rose and issued the order.
"Immediately take inventory of all resources in the manor. Once any trace of Heavenly Path Academy is found, present everything without reservation."
"Additionally, select the most talented younger generation in the manor and prepare to send them to Heavenly Path Academy at any time. Even if they can only serve as menial attendants, it is acceptable."
The Nether Grand Duke knew well that only by holding tightly to Li Tianyi could the Nether Duke's Manor endure for generations.
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Heaven Dou Empire.
Emperor Xue Ye paced back and forth inside the grand hall, his dragon robe soaked through with sweat.
The ministers below stood in terrified silence, none daring to interrupt him.
"Self-created Creation God Position, and even gaining First-Tier God combat power," Emperor Xue Ye stopped, his voice filled with admiration. "This Senior Li Tianyi has already become the supreme existence of the continent."
A minister spoke timidly.
"Your Majesty, if our Heaven Dou Empire could obtain that three-hundred-thousand-year soul bone, it would be an extraordinary opportunity for our soul masters."
"How dare you! You dare covet a god's possessions? Are you tired of living?"
Emperor Xue Ye roared. Were these ministers' brains filled with filth? Each one more foolish than the last.
His gaze shifted to "six-word battle armor" and "level eleven soul tool blueprint," curiosity and fear mingling in his eyes.
"Though we do not know what these two things are, they must be peerless treasures. If we could obtain even a trace of information from Senior Li, the strength of our Heaven Dou Empire would surely increase dramatically."
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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
A sharp crack sounded as Ning Fengzhi crushed his folding fan, fractures spreading across it. The landscape painting on the fan twisted and warped, yet he did not notice at all. His eyes were locked tightly on the four words "six-word battle armor" on the golden rankings, shock and wild joy surging within them.
Dense cracking sounds erupted from Bone Douluo's body. It was not fear, but soul power agitation from extreme excitement.
"With such an evaluation for the Xuanyuan Sword martial soul, no wonder this old man could not even block a single strike back then."
Sword Douluo's Seven Slaughter Sword automatically unsheathed itself. The blade trembled and hummed under invisible pressure, even showing fear, yet it could not conceal the blazing fervor in its master's eyes.
They understood better than anyone what the four words "six-word battle armor" represented.
"Six-word battle armor!"
Sword Douluo's voice trembled slightly. Veins bulged on the hand gripping his sword hilt.
"The four-word battle armor that Old Bone and I possess already consumed a hundred years of sect resources to forge. With it, we can already rival peerless Douluo. That six-word battle armor…"
He did not finish his sentence, yet everyone present inhaled sharply.
Bone Douluo continued, his voice filled with certainty.
"A four-word battle armor allows a Titled Douluo to fight beyond their level against a peerless Douluo. A five-word battle armor might allow a peerless Douluo to touch the threshold of godhood. As for a six-word battle armor, it might directly grant the wearer god-level combat power."
"Perhaps it could even enhance a god."
He glanced down at the faint four-word battle armor projection around his body and suddenly felt that it was nothing more than a child's toy.
Ning Fengzhi finally came back to his senses. He struck the folding fan heavily against his palm, unprecedented resolve flashing in his eyes.
"No wonder the reward includes 'First-Tier God combat power.' Perhaps this six-word battle armor is precisely what can firmly stabilize such power."
He took a deep breath and swept his gaze across Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, his tone carrying unquestionable authority.
"Immediately inventory all sect resources, including the batch of star silver ore retrieved from the Extreme North, deep-sea sinking silver, and the three stored sixty-thousand-year soul bones. Pack everything!"
"We will personally escort Rongrong to Heavenly Path Academy."
Ning Fengzhi paused and emphasized his words.
Sword Douluo nodded heavily. When the Seven Slaughter Sword returned to its sheath, it emitted a crisp hum, as if responding.
With his strength now greatly increased, even though Li Tianyi had reached the level of a First-Tier God, he still wished to test his sword against him.
A peak level of ninety-seven was no longer enough to satisfy Chen Xin.
"If I could obtain even a bit of his guidance, might this old man also have hope of becoming a god in this lifetime?"
Bone Douluo's skeletal light flickered as the four-word battle armor projection fully receded. He would wait until reaching Heavenly Path Academy to meet that Creation God-level existence with the utmost respect.
Ning Rongrong stood to the side, eyes wide open. So the teacher only ranked second. That was really disappointing.
"Damn first place. How dare you steal my teacher's spotlight. I, Ning Rongrong, will smash your head flying someday!"
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