Douluo Starting with the Chaos Divine Examination

"It seems you've made your choice," Ghost Douluo's voice reverberated with dark energy as his soul power surged, exuding an aura of death that seemed to distort the very air around him.

Both Ghost Douluo and Sword Douluo Chen Xin were over ninety-level Titled Douluos. Their clashing soul power caused a series of muffled sounds to echo, as if thunder itself had descended. The entire area was enveloped in violent gusts of wind, signaling the strength of their standoff.

"Allow me, senior," Mu Chen's voice was calm but resolute.

"Future grandson-in-law," Chen Xin said, "if this were a one-on-one duel, I wouldn't interfere. But where there's a Ghost Douluo, that Chrysanthemum Douluo can't be far. Be on your guard."

The combined powers of Ghost and Chrysanthemum Douluo formed the terrifying Yin-Yang Static Domain, one of the greatest aces of the Spirit Hall. Even Chen Xin had to acknowledge that if these two were able to activate their fusion skill, the consequences could be catastrophic.

"Hold it!" Chen Xin had barely finished speaking when an eerie voice sounded. A figure descended from the air, landing beside Ghost Douluo.

Ghost Douluo looked at the newcomer with a pleased expression. "So, you finally decided to join us!"

Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo had both been observing from above, but despite Ghost Douluo's insistence, Chrysanthemum Douluo had been reluctant to engage. However, seeing Spirit Hall's forces being overwhelmed by the Shrek students, Ghost Douluo was finally forced to reveal himself alone.

Now that Chrysanthemum Douluo had descended, Ghost Douluo felt a surge of confidence—only for it to evaporate the next moment.

Upon landing, Chrysanthemum Douluo did not greet his comrade but instead walked to a distance of about ten meters from Mu Chen. Then, with an air of profound respect, he bowed deeply and said, "Mu Chen, we're here on orders. I couldn't persuade Ghost Douluo to retreat, but I hope you can spare him."

"Old Chrysanthemum, what are you saying? Spare me?" Ghost Douluo was bewildered, staring at Chrysanthemum Douluo in shock.

"Mu Chen, would you grant me this favor?" Chrysanthemum Douluo ignored Ghost Douluo, focusing instead on Mu Chen.

Ghost Douluo, who was unaware of Mu Chen's past victory over Chrysanthemum Douluo, was stunned. The fact that Mu Chen had not only defeated Chrysanthemum Douluo but also challenged the Clear Sky Clan was known to only a few. Most of Spirit Hall's leaders remained unaware.

"We'll see," Mu Chen replied calmly.

"Old Chrysanthemum, have you lost your mind? You, a dignified Titled Douluo, an elder of Spirit Hall, are actually asking a junior for mercy? He's only an eighty-something-level Soul Douluo," Ghost Douluo sneered.

"Seven Treasures, First Aid—Strength!"

"Seven Treasures, Second Aid—Speed!"

"Seven Treasures, Third Aid—Soul Power!"

Seeing the battle imminent, Ning Fengzhi activated his Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, casting brilliant colors over Mu Chen.

"Ning Uncle, you may step back now," Mu Chen directed.

"Mu Chen!" Ning Fengzhi's eyes narrowed in concern.

"Please, I want this to be a fair fight. Besides, one Ghost Douluo isn't enough to concern me," Mu Chen said confidently.

"Alright…" Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin reluctantly retreated to the side.

"Brave kid!" Ghost Douluo chuckled. "I'll admit, you've got spirit. If things were different, I'd actually like to get to know you. Let's begin!"

"Very well," Mu Chen replied, a faint pink glow emanating from the sigil on his brow.

Killing Intent Gaze

An eerie wave of energy surged toward Ghost Douluo.

A subtle yet powerful sound echoed as a black sigil appeared on Ghost Douluo's brow as well.

"A head spirit bone?" Mu Chen's gaze sharpened.

"A mental attack?" Ghost Douluo smirked. "A head spirit bone at your age is impressive. But I should tell you, my head spirit bone nullifies most mental attacks. Your soul bone skill is ineffective. Go ahead and bring out your martial spirit."

"Alright." Mu Chen nodded.

A thought flickered through his mind, and nine soul rings appeared beneath him.

"Nine rings!"

"A Titled Douluo!"

"He's reached the ninetieth level! And that ninth ring—another one over a hundred thousand years old!"

The spectators—Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Chrysanthemum Douluo—all stared in disbelief.

Mu Chen's nine rings were black, black, black, black, black, red, red, red, red.

"My brother's reached the Titled Douluo level!" Xiao Wu's heart filled with joy.

Even as an eighty-level Soul Douluo, Mu Chen had managed to defeat the Clear Sky Clan's Second Elder. Now, as a Titled Douluo, his power surely surpassed Ghost Douluo's.

"A miracle, truly a miracle!" Dragon Duke Meng Shu exclaimed. "A Titled Douluo at thirteen—it's unprecedented!"

While others marveled, Sword Douluo's face grew serious. As a sword spirit master, he was sensitive to sword energy, and the aura emanating from the sword in Mu Chen's hand filled him with a profound unease.

Seventh Soul Skill—Ghostly True Form

Black light erupted from Ghost Douluo's seventh ring as he activated his true martial form, becoming one with the shadows, entering a spectral state.

Poison Douluo, who had faced Ghost Douluo in battle before, couldn't help but remark, "To force a Titled Douluo like Ghost Douluo to activate his true form right at the start—it's unheard of."

Ninth Soul Skill—Infinite Shadow Devour

Ghost Douluo's ultimate attack. A black vortex appeared above Mu Chen, from which countless spectral figures emerged. These ghosts would explode upon contact with an enemy, their power immense. Ghost Douluo had once used this technique to wound the mighty Titan Giant Ape in the original storyline.

Now, facing Mu Chen, who possessed four soul rings over a hundred thousand years old, Ghost Douluo unleashed his most powerful skill without hesitation.

Eighth Soul Skill—Piercing Radiance of the Heavens

As the spectral shadows surged towards him, Mu Chen's eighth soul ring glowed a brilliant red, and a burst of light, akin to a supernova, erupted from his body.

This was Mu Chen's only defensive soul skill among his nine abilities, but its power was nothing short of extraordinary. The spectral figures shattered like soap bubbles upon contact with the radiant light, dissolving into nothingness.

In an instant, the light extended and obliterated the black vortex above Mu Chen, breaking through Ghost Douluo's ultimate move.

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