manynovel Chapter 1: The Enigmatic Man, The Sky Descends!
Chapter 1: The Enigmatic Man, The Sky Descends!
Deep within the Starry Sky Forest.
Bai E stood on the shore of a clear blue lake, her short silver hair gently swaying in the morning breeze.
He stretched out his finger, and the moment his fingertip touched the surface of the lake, a ripple spread out silently, and a floating crystal condensed in his palm.
"The structure of energy is lamentably loose."
"Even the fundamental laws of this world are so full of signs of compromise."
Three months ago, he encountered an accident during a life-altering experiment, and his consciousness, along with a portion of his "immortal" powers, fell into this lower-dimensional world.
Here, he could neither feel the gaze of the star gods nor hear the call of the destined traveler.
"Hey! Who are you? What are you doing in the center of the Star Dou Great Forest?"
A crisp sound came from the woods.
Bai E turned his head and saw a girl in a pink dress with scorpion braids peeking out from behind a tree.
Xiao Wu. A 100,000-year-old soul beast, the Soft-Boned Rabbit, in human form.
Bai E almost instantly grasped the essence of her information.
"Just a passerby." Bai E's voice was calm, the crystal in his palm quietly dissipating, turning into mist and returning to the lake. "But you, little girl, aren't you in danger here alone?"
"Danger?" Xiao Wu blinked, puffed out her chest, and said, "I'm very powerful! Besides, Third Brother is not far away..."
Before she could finish speaking, a blue figure appeared beside Xiao Wu like a ghost.
The black-haired boy had sharp eyes, and his right hand was already quietly placed on the hidden weapon at his waist.
Tang San locked his gaze on Bai E, activating his Purple Demon Eye at full power, but he only felt that the other party was like a cloud of mist.
Who are you?
"This is near the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, and ordinary Soul Masters would not venture deep into it rashly."
Bai E's gaze lingered on Tang San for a moment.
interesting.
Deep within this boy's soul, two completely different "lines" are intertwined.
A golden aura of destiny belonging to this world, so thick it was almost tangible;
The other path, however, comes from a distant martial arts world.
A reincarnated being, and a doubly reincarnated one at that.
"My name is Bai E."
"As you can see, a traveler who is curious about this world."
"Curious?" Tang San frowned slightly. "Curious enough to venture alone into an area where a 100,000-year-old soul beast might appear?"
"Perhaps it's because 100,000-year-old soul beasts aren't that scary," Bai E said casually, his gaze seemingly sweeping over Xiao Wu unintentionally.
Xiao Wu's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.
Just then, shouts came from afar: "Xiao San! Xiao Wu! Where are you? Oscar is making new sausages again, saying they can improve eyesight."
A richly dressed boy ran out of the woods, followed by a boy with fawning smiles and peach blossom eyes, and a girl with a cool and aloof demeanor and black hair.
Dai Mubai, Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing.
The Shrek Seven Devils gathered here unexpectedly this morning.
The moment Dai Mubai saw Bai E, his White Tiger Martial Soul instinctively let out a low roar.
He stepped forward, shielding Zhu Zhuqing behind him: "And who is this?"
"A gentleman who calls himself a traveler," Tang San introduced succinctly, his gaze never leaving Bai E. "Mr. Bai E."
Oscar blinked, then suddenly pulled a pink sausage from his pocket: "Welcome, sir! How about trying my new creation, the 'X-ray Enhancement Sausage'? I guarantee it'll give you a clearer and farther view!"
Bai Er stared at the suspiciously shaped sausage and remained silent for a full three seconds.
Are all foods in this world so eclectic?
"No need," he finally said. "My eyesight is good enough."
"Oh, don't be so polite!" Oscar leaned in enthusiastically. "Let me tell you, the effectiveness of my sausages is certified. Even Boss Dai ate some yesterday and said they were great."
"Oscar!" Dai Mubai's face darkened. "You fooled me!"
The sky suddenly darkened.
It was as if someone had used a huge curtain to cover up the sky itself.
Immediately afterwards, countless flowing runes lit up on the curtain, each containing a power aura far exceeding the level of soul power.
"What is that?" Xiao Wu looked up, her voice trembling.
Bai E also looked up.
That is the manifestation of nodes in the cosmic observation network.
They typically appear randomly at the intersection of the multiverse and are used to collect world data and observe the development of civilizations.
But why would it appear in this remote, low-dimensional world?
The light curtain fully unfolded, stretching across the sky, its size even exceeding the area of the Starry Sky Forest, almost covering the entire firmament.
On the light screen, the pattern of stars slowly rotated, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.
A line of text appeared, the text not belonging to any known language system in the Douluo Continent, but its meaning was directly imprinted into the depths of everyone's consciousness:
[Cosmic Sky Canopy - Douluo Region Launched]
[This celestial canopy is a manifestation of the supreme rules.]
The first ranking review will be conducted in three days.
All those who make the list receive a gift from the universe.
The moment the words appeared, the entire continent fell into a deathly silence, then erupted into a cacophony of devastation.
......
Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong suddenly stood up from her throne.
She looked up at the sky outside the palace, where a curtain of light covered the entire sky.
"Moon Gate, Ghostly Appearance."
A figure appeared in the hall like a ghost, kneeling on one knee: "Your Holiness the Pope."
"Pass on the order." Bibi Dong's voice was cold and authoritative.
"First, immediately organize all spiritual power soul masters to attempt to establish a connection with the sky;
Second, dispatch flying-type Soul Masters to explore the height and boundaries of the sky;
Third, notify all branch temples to collect all reports from the public regarding unusual phenomena in the heavens.
"yes!"
The two disappeared in response.
Bibi Dong slowly walked to the edge of the terrace and looked up at the existence that was beyond her comprehension.
Her eyes flickered with complex emotions: wariness, ambition, and a hint of barely concealed desire.
"A gift from the universe..." she murmured softly, "If I could obtain it, I might be able to complete the Rakshasa God Trial ahead of schedule. Perhaps... even surpass the God Trial."
On Poseidon Island, the seven sacred pillars simultaneously emitted a humming sound.
Poseidon stood before the temple of Neptune, the light of the sea god emanating from her and shooting into the sky, attempting to establish a connection with the heavens.
However, the power that was enough to communicate with the divine realm vanished without a trace the moment it touched the light barrier, like a mud ox sinking into the sea.
"Even the power of the Sea God cannot penetrate it..." Poseidon's expression turned grave. "What kind of being is this?"
The seven guardian Douluos of the Sacred Pillars gathered behind her, each with a solemn expression.
"High Priest, should we?" Sea Dragon Douluo hesitated before speaking.
"Wait," Poseidon said with only one word, "and the outcome will be clear in three days."
During this period, strengthen the defenses of Poseidon Island and activate all protective arrays.
Tian Dou City, Imperial Palace.
Emperor Xueye stood on the Star Gazing Platform, with all the important officials of the Heavenly Dou Empire behind him. Marshal Gelong, Ning Fengzhi, Prince Xuexing... everyone's expression was extremely solemn.
"Sect Leader Ning, you are very knowledgeable. Do you know the origin of this celestial canopy?" Emperor Xueye asked.
Ning Fengzhi lightly shook the folding fan in his hand, his brows furrowed: "Your Majesty, forgive my ignorance, but the ancient books of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have never recorded such an existence. Its level of power... has probably already surpassed the scope of a Title Douluo."
"Could it really be a miracle?" Prince Xuexing murmured.
"Whether it's a miracle or not remains to be seen," Marshal Goron said in a deep voice. "But one thing is certain—the appearance of this celestial canopy will inevitably disrupt the current balance on the continent. We must prepare as soon as possible."
Emperor Xueye took a deep breath: "Issue my decree: from this moment forward, the Heavenly Dou Empire shall enter a state of first-level alert."
At the same time, a team of Soul Masters was organized to attempt limited contact with the Heavenly Curtain.
Remember, it's about contact, not provocation.
Haotian Sect, a secluded place.
Tang Xiao stood atop the mountain, gazing at the endless curtain of light in the sky.
Five elders stood behind him, each with an extremely solemn expression.
"Sect Master, this appearance of the celestial canopy is too strange," the Second Elder said in a deep voice. "Should we recall Tang Hao? In this situation, we need his strength."
Tang Xiao remained silent for a long time, then shook his head: "Brother Hao has his own path to walk. Moreover, when facing an existence of this level, whether there is one more Title Douluo or one less, it probably makes no essential difference."
He turned to the five elders and said, "Pass down the order: until we determine whether Tianmu is friend or foe, the Haotian Sect shall maintain the highest level of alert."
Meanwhile, countless forces across the mainland are reacting.
The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, the Wind Sword Sect, the Elephant Armor Sect, the Fire Leopard Sect...
All the Soul Master sects and all the forces, large and small, are trying to explore the heavens in their own ways.
Someone dispatched flying soul masters to try to get close, but they were blocked by an invisible barrier a hundred miles away from the light curtain;
Some people tried to penetrate with their mental power, but were met with a backlash and forced to vomit blood and retreat.
Some radicals even launched soul skill attacks, but those attacks vanished the moment they touched the light barrier, without even causing a ripple.