Douluo Continent: The Sky Revealed, What the Hell is Honkai Academy?

Chapter 102 Bone Douluo Defends the Arena, Three Challengers

Honkai Academy, the VIP box above the training ground.

Ning Fengzhi loosened his clenched fist slightly, revealing a relieved yet incredibly proud smile on his face.

He looked at his daughter Ning Rongrong beside him, her face flushed with excitement, and nodded vigorously. "Rongrong, do you see that? This is the pillar that holds up the sky for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"

Ning Rongrong nodded vigorously, her beautiful eyes sparkling with excited tears: "Grandpa Bone is so amazing! Daddy, Grandpa Sword will definitely be on the list too, and he'll be ranked even higher!"

Standing on Ning Fengzhi's other side, Sword Douluo Chen Xin revealed a faint smile on his usually calm face.

Holding the Seven Kill Sword, he looked at his old friend's imposing appearance and said softly, "Old bones, you finally didn't disgrace the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. This outfit is even more intimidating than before."

His tone carried a subtle hint of satisfaction and a touch of teasing.

He knew that the old bones were able to achieve such a promotion entirely thanks to the rewards from the previous Martial Soul Ranking.

This made him even more excited for the upcoming ranking of the strongest players.

Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, was standing directly in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass of the private room, listening to the Heavenly Dao's explanation of his abilities and the generous rewards.

Even though he was nearly a hundred years old, his emotions were stirred.

He cackled, his voice echoing across the land: "Hahaha! Not bad, not bad! This reward is exactly what I wanted! I'd like to see which fool dares to challenge me!"

……

Wuhun Palace, Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong sat high on her throne, looking at the information about the ancient banyan tree on the sky. Her slender fingers gently tapped her scepter, producing a crisp sound.

A cold glint flashed in her bewitching eyes.

"Level 97... Eight black and one red... External Soul Bone..."

She murmured, her tone unreadable, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is indeed fortunate, but relying on external aids for advancement ultimately makes it inferior."

She looked down at Yue Guan and Gui Mei, her voice indifferent: "Do you see? This is the difference brought about by the rewards of the Golden List. If you two cannot make the list and obtain the rewards, you will probably have no say in this continent in the future."

Yue Guan and Gui Mei bowed deeply, cold sweat beading on their foreheads: "We understand. We will do our utmost in the challenges to come!"

Bibi Dong turned her gaze back towards the Hall of Offerings, and sneered inwardly, "Those old guys, Jin E, must be getting restless too."

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Worship Hall.

Qian Daoliu stood quietly before the angel statue, his expression serene.

Standing beside him, Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Gu Rong's spirit ring configuration, his rugged face twitched slightly, and he said in a deep voice:

"That old man got lucky! Eight blacks and one red... Hmph, but in the face of absolute power, everything is meaningless!"

His aura surged, and the phantom of the Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul appeared and disappeared, exuding a powerful aura.

Clearly, Gu Rong's ranking and configuration have aroused the competitive spirit of this veteran powerhouse.

Qian Daoliu spoke slowly, his voice carrying a sense of worldly wisdom and vicissitude:

"The opportunity to pass the imperial examination is also a part of one's strength. To be able to seize it is a skill. However, the twentieth place... is just the beginning. The real competition is yet to come. The glory of my Spirit Hall must be reclaimed by your own hands."

The seven worshippers below responded loudly.

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Haotian Sect, hidden in a secluded valley.

Tang Xiao and the five elders gathered together, looking at the sky, the atmosphere heavy.

“Level 97… eight black and one red…” an elder said in a hoarse voice, “The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has already surpassed us.”

The Seventh Elder, Lieyang Douluo, had the most explosive temper. He slammed his fist on the stone table and roared, "What are you afraid of! He just got there by relying on the rewards from the Golden Ranking! My Haotian Hammer can break through all laws with force! What do I care about his skeleton? One hammer blow and I'll smash them all to pieces!"

Tang Xiao's gaze sharpened, and he said in a deep voice, "Seventh Elder is right. The reward is also based on strength, but the edge of my Clear Sky Hammer is never inferior to anyone else's! Pass down the order: all disciples who have reached the Title Douluo level, be prepared, as you may step into the arena at any time!"

His gaze involuntarily drifted in one direction—the possible location of his younger brother, Tang Hao, after leaving the sect. He silently thought, "Brother Hao, you wouldn't miss such a grand event, would you…?"

Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex family.

As Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen looked at his old rival Gu Rong's glorious appearance on the sky, and then thought about how his own sect hadn't even made it into the top twenty of the Martial Soul Ranking, an indescribable sense of frustration and anger welled up in his heart.

Uncontrollably, lightning burst forth from his body, charring the stone chair beside him.

"Ancient banyan tree..."

He gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with resentment, "I, Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus, with the True Dragon Martial Soul, how can I fall behind?! This battle concerns the survival and dignity of my family, I, Yu Yuanzhen, will fight for it!"

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Somewhere in the forest.

A middle-aged man, dressed in slightly tattered clothes but still standing tall and straight like a mountain, with a wild and unrestrained look in his eyes, leaned against a big tree, carrying a wine bag, and looked up at the sky.

It was Tang Hao.

"Bone Douluo, that old bone has become powerful too."

He took a swig of wine, a defiant smile playing on his lips. "However, my Haotian Hammer is for taking down tough nuts!"

He touched the huge, seemingly unadorned Haotian Hammer beside him, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

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At the same time, the titled Douluo of other human forces on the Douluo Continent, such as the Lower Four Sects, were also interested.

They began to assess the gap in strength between themselves and Bone Douluo, and... the timing of the challenge.

"Rewards! See that? If we win, these rewards are mine!"

"We can't beat the Honkai Academy, but we can't beat that old bone?"

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Soul beast camp.

Star Forest, Lake of Life.

Di Tian's enormous dragon eyes swept across the sky, letting out a deep dragon roar, filled with undisguised contempt:
"Hmph, humans, in the end, rely on external things. Level 97 soul power? Under my Dragon God's claws, they are all ants."

Bear King brandished his dark gold claws and roared, "That's right! A skeleton like that, I can crush it with one claw! Humans only know how to do these fancy things!"

The Demon King's hoarse voice rang out: "His soul is more solid than that of an ordinary human Title Douluo, making it a good source of nourishment."

A look of interest appeared on Zi Ji's bewitching face: "Spatial ability? That's quite interesting. I wonder if it can tear through my Dark Domain."

Despite Bone Douluo's power being enough to shock the human world, the ferocious beasts of Star Dou did not seem to pose a threat to them.

What they care about more are the names that haven't appeared yet and that can truly pique their interest.

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The far north.

The Snow Emperor's cold gaze was like that of ancient ice; she merely glanced at it briefly before paying no further attention.

"Twenty people, nothing special."

Hyotei's scorpion tail swayed, its tone chilling: "I hope a few more resistant to the cold will appear later, so I can stretch my muscles a bit."

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The endless ocean.

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King didn't even bother to fully open its single eye, merely emitting a violent mental fluctuation: "The struggle of ants... Once I am listed, you will all become my food!"

(End of this chapter)