303: Title, EndThe next day.
Inside Wuhun City.
Yesterday, Qian Daoliu ordered the Spirit Hall staff to inform all the Spirit Hall branches across the continent of the news of Lü Buliang's title-conferring ceremony.
When the Spirit Hall branches in each city released this news, the people in the city were all shocked.
Two years ago, the audience still remembers Lu Buliang's performance in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition.
The name of the Shadow Evil God Lü Buliang has become a household name and a legend on the continent.
Young spirit masters in many cities imitated Lü Buliang's performances in the spirit fighting competition in the Great Spirit Fighting Arena, such as sitting on a throne and being carried to compete, swinging a mace to kill opponents instantly, and developing in multiple directions such as auxiliary and control at the same time, and even fighting others without using a martial spirit.
It can be said that since the end of the elite competition two years ago, Lv Buliang has been the new trend in the entire continent. Many large fighting arenas, the two empires, and the seven major sects want to invite him to join. Advertising sponsors have also come to Tiandou City to find Lv Buliang to be their spokesperson.
Unfortunately, Lu Buliang seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth. There has been no news from him in the past two years. No one can find him or get any news from him.
However, Lu Buliang's popularity across the continent did not decrease two years ago. Whether in the Grand Soul Fighting Arena, the Advanced Soul Master Academy, or on the streets, you could see people talking about him and imitating him.
Today, when the news that Lü Buliang was going to hold a title-conferring ceremony in the Spirit Hall spread throughout the continent, all spirit masters on the continent were shocked and the whole city was in an uproar.
Two years ago, when Lu Buliang disappeared, he was just a Soul Emperor. Now that he has returned to everyone's attention, he has become a Titled Douluo?
In just two years, to cultivate from a Soul Emperor to a Titled Douluo, it is not just as simple as increasing the soul power by 30 levels in two years. After the soul master reaches level 70 and obtains the martial soul true body, the strength will have a qualitative leap. At the same time, the speed of cultivation will also become slow.
How is it possible to increase soul power by thirty levels in two years?
However, Lu Buliang's performance in the elite competition was so outstanding that it subverted the cognition of the soul masters. As long as something happened to him, the audience seemed to think that nothing was impossible.
Didn't the organizers of the Elite Tournament temporarily modify the competition system of the finals because of Lv Buliang's existence?
And they also changed the conditions for participating in the Elite Tournament.
Lu Buliang appeared in everyone's sight again, which was enough to make the soul masters who were looking forward to seeing him excited, and his return as a Titled Douluo was the reason that caused a sensation in the whole city.
After receiving the news that Lü Buliang was going to hold a title-conferring ceremony, the inside and outside of Wuhun City were crowded with people overnight.
To this day, the streets of Wuhun City are crowded with people, as if all the soul masters in the entire continent have gathered here overnight.
On the street, everyone was rushing towards the 9,999 steps outside the worship hall. They were all soul masters preparing to participate in the ceremony of conferring title to Lü Buliang.
There is the ladder leading to the Douluo Hall. The titled soul masters will stand on the highest step of the ladder to receive the title, and the ceremony will be presided over by the Worship Hall.
Standing on the steps leading down from the heavenly ladder were high-ranking officials of the Spirit Hall and spirit masters who had come from other cities. Each step was about five meters wide in diameter, with ten people standing in a row.
The higher the level of the stairs you stand on, the stronger the soul master on that level is.
At the position closest to the top step, the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall stood in a row. They were all Titled Douluo from the Elder Hall, including Jue and Gui, as well as elders such as Thorny Pig, Snake Spear, and Ling Yuan.
As Pope Bibi Dong was in seclusion, Hu Liena, who was temporarily taking over the position of Pope, stood between the two Douluo, Jue and Gui. Six elders, including Thorny Porpoise and Snake Spear, stood on her left and right sides, lined up in a row.
Going down one step, standing there were the major cardinals and the platinum bishops of the two major imperial cities.
On the next level down are the elite soul masters of the Spirit Hall such as Xie Yue and Yan.
Ten floors down, it is no longer the Spirit Hall's soul masters, but the soul master academy and representatives of the two empires who have performed outstandingly in previous elite competitions.
Qian Renxue has changed back into Xue Qinghe's identity, and is leading Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin, three other members of the teaching committee, as well as Li Gang and others from the Tiandou Royal Academy's second team, the champion of this elite competition, and they are standing in a row on the first step.
Next came the representatives of the Star Luo Empire. Crown Prince Davis and Zhu Zhuyun led the members of the Star Luo Royal Academy and several high-ranking officials of the Star Luo Empire to stand in a row.
Yu Tianheng from Tiandou Royal Academy's team and the representatives from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan stood on the same steps.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, as well as Ning Rongrong and other elites of the sect stood on the same step.
Osro, Yufeng, and Ye Lingling stood in a row with their respective families.
Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo were practicing in the Poison Forest Valley. They did not know that Lü Buliang had become a Titled Douluo and did not come to the scene.
Feng Xiaotian, siblings Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, brothers Lei Dong and Lei Tian, sisters Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, Meng Yiran, Long Gong, Meng Shu, She Po, Chao Tianxiang and others, these representatives of the Advanced Soul Master Academy were also standing on the steps.
On the lower level of the 9,999 steps is the Shrek Academy led by Flanders, which includes teachers such as Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang, as well as Shrek students such as Ma Hongjun, Tailong, and Jiangzhu.
The sun was shining brightly and mist was shrouded in clouds on the stairs leading to the sky. There were a total of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps, and each step was filled with ten people standing in a row.
Everyone raised their heads and looked towards the top step of the ladder. The person standing there alone was Lü Buliang, who was about to be banned.
The breeze blew his hair, and over his luxurious black suit, he wore a cloak that symbolized the highest status in the world of soul masters. That was a garment that only those who became Titled Douluo and were canonized by the Spirit Hall could possess.
Lu Buliang stood quietly on the top step of the ladder, looking heroic and dignified. The cloak that symbolized his strength and status fluttered in the wind, making a buzzing sound.
The soul master closest to the top step could see clearly with the naked eye that from beginning to end, Lu Buliang just stood there motionless, accepting the gazes of all the people on the 9,999 steps with a smile on his face.
The soul masters who were far away could only rely on their excellent eyesight to see what was happening on the top steps.
The title-conferring ceremony will begin in five minutes.
The soul masters standing on the 9,999th step couldn't help but start talking.
Ju Douluo Yue Guan's eyes never left Lü Buliang. From Lü Buliang, he felt the breath of ice and fire that made all plants excited, and he also smelled the scent of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.
Being able to break through from a Soul Emperor to the Titled Douluo realm in just two years, this incredible speed of cultivation proves that Lu Buliang not only had eaten the Qirong Tongtianju, but also must have known about the existence of the immortal grass.
It is estimated that Lu Buliang was able to cultivate so quickly with the help of the magic herbs. What's more, some tonic magic herbs, if taken properly, can greatly enhance the strength of a soul master and help the soul master break through the bottleneck of every ten levels.
Thinking of this, a sinister look flashed across Ju Douluo Yue Guan's eyes, and he had evil intentions. If he could control Lv Buliang, even if he couldn't find out the whereabouts of the magic grass, if he could drink his blood, maybe he could break through the bottleneck of level ninety-five and reach a higher level.
Lü Buliang had just been promoted to Titled Douluo and was as easy to bully as Dugu Bo, who was once known as the weakest Titled Douluo.
If we don't act now, when will we act?
"Old Ghost" Yue Guan used his mental power to convey his thoughts to Ghost Douluo Guimei.
No one could hear, and no one could perceive, the mental conversation between Jue and Gui.
But Lu Buliang, who was standing on the highest step of the ladder, could accurately capture the conversations of the soul masters on each step through the right eye bone of the Tyrant Overlord.
While eavesdropping on the mental conversation between Jue and Gui, Lu Buliang stood indifferently on the steps, with a sinister smile in his heart. Jue and Gui were trying to do something ill to him, so didn't he also have improper thoughts about these two Douluo?
Today, he not only has to collect the bodies of all the Titled Douluo in the Douluo Palace, but also the bodies of the two Titled Douluo, Jue and Gui.
At this moment, the Tyrant Overlord's right eye bone skill 'Evil Eye Gaze' caught a familiar voice on a certain step of the ladder.
"Look, look. That's my brother, Lü Buliang. Even though his name doesn't sound like a good guy, he actually helped us a lot. The useless guys in Tiandou Team 2 were able to grow up thanks to Lü Buliang's guidance. Hey, we all call him Ah Liang in private. We have a good relationship."
"Leopard, shut up. Don't embarrass yourself. Can you brag about it when you stand on top of it and hold your own title ceremony someday?"
The people who spoke were Oslo and Yufeng, who were once members of the Tiandou Royal Academy's team. Ye Lingling was also standing in a row with them.
However, as usual, she did not join in the conversation, but just stood there quietly.
Listening to the conversation between Osro and Yufeng, Ye Lingling recalled the days when they practiced together in the academy. When she heard some funny memories, she couldn't help laughing.
Yu Tianheng stood with his companions from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, looking at Lü Buliang who was standing on the highest step of the ladder. He also recalled his past experiences at the Tiandou Royal Academy, where they practiced together and fought together in the Great Soul Fighting Arena.
Lu Buliang, who once was not as talented as himself, is now a Titled Douluo.
As Yu Tianheng recalled the past, he felt envious and jealous, but there were also congratulations among his complicated emotions.
Looking at Lü Buliang standing on the top steps, Feng Xiaotian, Yu Tianxin, Huo Wushuang and others also recalled the game in the elite competition. They finally felt relieved. What was there to be ashamed of losing to Lü Buliang, a monster who was promoted from Soul Emperor to Title Douluo in two years?
The person who felt the most was Shui Binger. She had not met Lü Buliang since the elite competition. Her family arranged many engagements with great nobles for her, but she refused them all.
Because she could not forget the feeling when Lu Buliang taught her how to control her soul power during the elite competition. She experienced many firsts in her life at that time, and when Lu Buliang sent her back to the room, the two of them almost had it done, but she did not dare to take that step.
Once upon a time, she had the chance to be with the person she loved, and also had the chance to become the wife of the youngest Titled Douluo in history.
Staring deeply at Lü Buliang standing on the highest step of the ladder, the feeling of missing out made Shui Bing'er feel depressed. Now that Lü Buliang was already a Titled Douluo, how could she dare to climb up to him?
Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er have completely opposite personalities. Although she is the older sister in age, she is more like the younger sister in character and strength.
From the first round of the qualifiers when Tiandou Team II played against Shrek Academy, and from the first time Lu Buliang appeared, Shui Yueer felt that she had not made a mistake in choosing him. Now that Lu Buliang has become a Titled Douluo at the age of 23, this also proves that her vision was correct.
"Everyone says that Aliang is a violent person, but I think he was pretty nice to us in the elite competition. He is a bit wild, but he has the ability to be wild." Shui Yueer looked at Shui Binger who was standing on the left and asked, "Sister. Do you think that after Aliang becomes a Titled Douluo, will he still have the same personality as before?"
Shui Bing'er put away her distress and smiled, "Maybe. If his status could change his character, he would definitely not be as outstanding as he is now. His achievements today must be related to his consistent character."
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"We invited Aliang to our house before. But he never came. I thought he hated us, but I didn't expect he was busy practicing. I haven't seen him for two years. He's really scary." Shui Yueer asked with interest: "Sister, do you still dare to fight with Aliang?"
Shui Bing'er smiled helplessly, and said with some sadness: "Yue'er, two years ago, Lv Buliang's strength was enough to defeat a Soul Saint. Now as a Titled Douluo, he can probably defeat other Titled Douluos by leaps and bounds. How can I be worthy of being his opponent?"
At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared next to Lu Buliang on the highest step of the ladder, and a majestic and deep voice rang out.
"Soul masters gathered here, I'm glad you can participate in the Title Conferring Ceremony that hasn't been held for many years. The last Title Douluo to appear was His Majesty Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo who dominated the world. Today, at this grand Title Conferring Ceremony, a young man of only 23 years old will be announced to the whole continent as the new Title Douluo."
Driven by soul power, the deep voice spread almost throughout the area of 100 miles.
Every soul master standing on the 9,999 steps, even if they could not see who was walking out from the top step, could hear the majestic and dignified voice echoing.
Perhaps only the Spirit Hall's soul masters and Sword Douluo Chen Xin knew that this figure was the Spirit Hall's true supreme leader, the Spirit Hall's Judgment Elder who had the power to depose and enthrone the Pope, and one of the three greatest Douluos today, Angel Douluo Qian Daoliu.
As the guardian of Douluo Hall and the leader of the Worship Hall, Qian Daoliu would be present in person to preside over every title-conferring ceremony.
Only at this time can the newly promoted Titled Douluo stand with Qian Daoliu, one of the three peerless Douluos. This is the supreme honor of a Titled Douluo.
However, the title ceremony for Dugu Bo was presided over by Golden Crocodile Douluo, because Qian Daoliu was not in the Worship Hall at that time.
A huge six-winged angel spirit appeared above the worship hall, with its hands clasped in front of its chest, making a prayer gesture, and a strong golden light enveloped everything around it.
All the soul masters standing on the 9,999th step could only see an angel statue exactly the same as the one in front of the Pope's Palace above them, and could not appreciate the true appearance of the six-winged angel martial spirit.
Qian Daoliu put his hands behind his back and continued to preside over the title-conferring ceremony. A distant voice sounded again, "Being titled Douluo is the goal that every spirit master strives for. Today, we can witness a spirit master realize his dream with our own eyes. This is an incomparable honor."
"Everyone, please focus your attention on this 23-year-old genius. His appearance will make him the youngest Titled Douluo in the history of Douluo Continent."
While listening to the host's voice, everyone present looked towards Lv Buliang's position without exception. Under the light of the six-winged angel, Lv Buliang's figure appeared particularly clear and sacred.
As everyone's gazes converged, spirit rings slowly fell from above Lu Buliang's head one after another.
Black, black, red, red, red, dark gold, red, red, red.
There were nine soul rings in total, quietly rotating under Lu Buliang's feet.
The soul masters on the 9,999th step could see clearly that there were not only nine soul rings flashing with brilliant colors, but also a soul ring configuration that subverted common sense.
Everyone was amazed that Lu Buliang really possessed nine spirit rings, becoming the youngest Titled Douluo in history.
What is even more amazing is that the colors of the nine spirit rings are two black, six red and one dark gold?
The expression on everyone's faces was no longer surprise, but horror. It felt like a dream and a scam.
Especially in Shrek Academy, where Yu Xiaogang, who was known as the invincible master in theory, was standing on the steps, his eyes were filled with confusion and his expression became horrified when he saw the configuration of two black, six red and one dark gold soul rings.
There is a wish list in the soul master world. The number one wish is to obtain a 100,000-year soul ring, the second highest wish is to obtain an external soul bone, and the third highest wish is soul bones.
Seeing the nine soul rings flashing on Lu Buliang's body, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's leader Ning Fengzhi and the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect's representative were stunned for a long time. They almost plunged the entire continent into turmoil in their fight to grab the 100,000-year soul beast.
But on the body of this newly promoted Titled Douluo, six hundred thousand year spirit rings appeared at the same time, as well as a dark golden spirit ring that overturned the cognition of all spirit masters.
Even the Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who was standing next to Ning Fengzhi, felt that everything before his eyes was like an inexplicable dream. Could this be an illusion created by the Spirit Hall?
Qian Daoliu stood aside and let Lü Buliang walk to the center of the top steps. He then extended his hand to everyone on the 9,999th step, and his majestic and deep voice resounded through the 100-mile area again, "Fellow Spirit Masters, celebrate. The first true Dark Titled Douluo in the history of Douluo has been born. After this Titled Douluo is possessed by his spirit, the ultimate darkness will descend, like a god at the end of the world. For this, on behalf of the great Angel God, I grant him the title: The End."
As the voice fell, all the soul masters standing on the 9,999th step burst into warm applause.
Regarding the appearance of the newly promoted Titled Douluo, naturally some people are happy and some are worried, but most people will choose to make friends.
After all, one more friend is worse than one more enemy. No one knows whether there will be any need to ask this Titled Douluo for help in the future.
The process of the title-conferring ceremony is very simple. After the announcement is made to the entire continent, all spirit masters will leave in an orderly manner. Lü Buliang, who has just been granted the title, needs to enter the Douluo Hall to continue the next conferring process.
According to Qian Daoliu, when Dugu Bo was conferred the title, he was brought into the Douluo Palace by Golden Crocodile Douluo to be conferred the title.
Douluo Palace is the tomb of Titled Douluo, and all those buried here are super powerful people who are famous in the world.
Every person who is promoted to a Titled Douluo may have two chances to enter the Douluo Palace.
One is when the account is just blocked, and the other is when its life ends.
However, most Titled Douluo can only enter the Douluo Palace, the hall of glory for soul masters, when they are newly given the title.
Because if you want to sleep in the Douluo Palace after death, you need to cultivate your soul power to above level 96 or have outstanding achievements.
Qian Daoliu walked into the Douluo Palace.
Lu Buliang followed closely behind.
While listening to Qian Daoliu explaining the knowledge related to Douluo Palace, Lu Buliang was also quietly activating his fifth soul skill, Shadow Clone, and replicating a shadow soldier who looked exactly like him.
By temporarily placing a spiritual space and the Tianmeng skull that can block spiritual detection on this shadow soldier, Lu Buliang does not have to worry about being discovered by Qian Daoliu.
The purpose of coming to participate in the Title Conferring Ceremony is to be able to enter the Douluo Palace and seal the corpses of the previous Title Douluo buried under the tombstones into the Shadow Tomb area.
Now the opportunity has finally come.
When passing by the tombstones, Lü Buliang transformed into a shadow and disappeared into the ground, while the shadow soldiers who had mimicked him followed Qian Daoliu and went straight to the center of the Douluo Palace to receive the title.
After Qian Daoliu and the shadow soldiers disappeared completely from sight, Lu Buliang, who was lurking on the surface in shadow form, immediately activated the ultimate space attribute and came to the underground of the tombstone group through space teleportation.
Changing from a shadow back to human form, what came into Lu Buliang's sight was a huge mausoleum.
At the entrance of the mausoleum, there are two statues of six-winged angels placed on the left and right.
(End of this chapter)