Chapter 654: Chapter 652 - Establishing Authority, Defeating Golden Crocodile Douluo_1
Xu Ran exuded an aura that seemed to tower above the ninth heaven, slaughter, destruction, evil... All sorts of auras erupted from Xu Ran's body.
Successive sounds of sonic booms filled the air, as the energies of Xu Ran and the Golden Crocodile Douluo collided mid-air, stunning all the Elders of Martial Soul Hall surrounding them with the instantaneous display of might.
They couldn't imagine that Xu Ran's strength was this formidable.
The last time they received information about him, Xu Ran's "Cultivation Level" wasn't high, his ability to fight beyond his level was strong but still far from being a threat to them. But now, everything seemed beyond their expectations...
"Could there still be some kind of reversal?" some of the bolder Elders conjectured.
"No, look at Xu Ran's Soul Rings, such terrifying Soul Rings. They are all hundred-thousand-year soul rings."
Seven flaming red hundred-thousand-year soul rings appeared on Xu Ran, instantly dumbfounding the Elders in the hall. Even the Golden Crocodile Douluo couldn't help but be distracted.
How rare were hundred-thousand-year soul rings?
Although Martial Soul Hall had many Titled Douluos, only a rare few possessed hundred-thousand-year soul rings.
Even he, as the Second Elder of Martial Soul Hall, only had one hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
"All to be hundred-thousand-year soul rings, indeed quite interesting," the Golden Crocodile Douluo murmured as he stared at Xu Ran, lost in thought. In a flash, he thought of many things, considering that to possess so many hundred-thousand-year soul rings, Xu Ran might also be a God's Inheritor.
Only a god would have such formidable power.
Although Xu Ran did not possess the inheritance of a god, the System he had eclipsed gods by several dimensions.
"Even if they are all hundred-thousand-year soul rings, your "Cultivation Level" is only that of a Soul Sage; you still cannot oppose me," the Golden Crocodile Douluo said slowly. Sensing the overwhelming aura from Xu Ran, he felt somewhat relieved that Xu Ran was not a Soul Douluo. Given Xu Ran's monstrous talent, if he had broken through to Soul Douluo, then he would truly be in trouble.
As for being a Soul Sage...
He didn't believe a Soul Sage could compare to him; the gap between a Soul Sage and a level 98 Titled Douluo was a chasm that couldn't simply be bridged by talent.
"As you wish," Xu Ran said with a slight smile, gripping his sword and moving at his utmost speed, resembling a wraithlike figure.
Even a regular Titled Douluo could see nothing more than a black blur.
The Golden Crocodile Douluo, not to be outdone, was shrouded in a golden glow as he fought with Xu Ran. Black and golden light flitted across the hall.
Everyone in the hall was riveted, eyes shining with focus.
Such intensity of battle was a rare sight in ordinary times.
Witnessing such a fight was also greatly beneficial to them.
"Hiss." Moments later, accompanied by a muffled sound, the Golden Crocodile Douluo came to a halt, clutching his shoulder. Blood surged out from his left shoulder. He touched the wound on his left shoulder with his right hand, a glint of golden light flashed, and the bleeding ceased.
"Elder Jin E, I am grateful for your leniency," Xu Ran said, bowing slightly with his fists clasped.
The Golden Crocodile Douluo was loyal to the Martial Soul Hall, loyal to the Qian Family. In the final battle between Qian Renxue, Bi Bidong, and Tang San, he protected Qian Renxue with his aging body, ultimately perishing.
"It seems I am truly old. The future belongs to you young people," the Golden Crocodile Douluo said, still with a look of disbelief. He actually had been defeated by Xu Ran.
Just now, he had been completely suppressed by Xu Ran, and he could feel that Xu Ran could have defeated him faster, but just prolonged the fight to save his face. Otherwise, his reputation as the Second Elder of the Martial Soul Hall would have been completely lost.
His instincts were usually accurate, which was why he found it so inconceivable.
Xu Ran's "Cultivation Level" was clearly only that of a Soul Sage, and although he possessed seven hundred-thousand-year soul rings, they shouldn't have been able to impose such a deep sense of oppression on him.
Fighting against Xu Ran always made him feel that it was even more strenuous than facing Qian Dao Liu.
Could it be that Xu Ran's strength was even greater than that of the Great Elder?
"Golden Crocodile Douluo is too kind, it's all down to luck," Xu Ran said calmly and unhurriedly.
Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded and said no more.
Xu Ran's composure couldn't help but earn his admiration. Xu Ran had reached a level that would take most others the better part of their lives to achieve. If it were any other young person, they would have become arrogant and insufferable by now. Even he had been prideful and lofty in his younger days, but from Xu Ran, he could not detect any hint of frivolity or arrogance.
Though Xu Ran carried no air of arrogance, he possessed a pride in his bones that was unyielding and indomitable, compelling one to take several more glances at him.
"The Second Elder actually lost? Lost to Xu Ran?" All the Elders inhaled sharply, their mouths agape, unable to believe the outcome.
The Second Elder was second only to the Great Elder within Martial Soul Hall, a level 98 powerhouse that no one dared provoke.
Yet such a formidable figure was defeated by Xu Ran.
Although the Second Elder did not use his Martial Soul True Body, his voluntary concession was a recognition of the gap between him and Xu Ran and a choice to admit defeat. Otherwise, with his arrogance, he definitely wouldn't have done so.
"Xu Ran, you're amazing."
"Worthy of being my man, Qian Renxue."
Qian Renxue stepped forward, taking Xu Ran's arm. Even though she had known the outcome beforehand, her heart still couldn't remain calm. The Martial Soul Hall's Second Elder, such a powerful figure, had been defeated by Xu Ran. Xu Ran outshone many Elders in front of everyone, and she felt immensely proud.
Xu Ran was her man, after all!
"From now on, Xu Ran will be my Xue'er's fiancé and an honorary Elder of Martial Soul Hall. Does anyone have any objections?" Qian Dao Liu couldn't stop smiling, equally shocked, his body stiff with excitement for a good while before he recovered.
He believed in Xu Ran's talent and strength. Just a few minutes in the hands of Golden Crocodile Douluo would be enough for Xu Ran to secure his standing among the multitude of Elders.
After all, Xu Ran was still very young, and having such strength was sufficient.
He hadn't expected Xu Ran to bring him such a pleasant surprise.
However, the stronger Xu Ran was, the better. Xu Ran was now his grandson-in-law, and the stronger Xu Ran was, the higher the potential of the offspring he would have with Xue'er.
This way, their Qian Family could soar and rise above all families on the Continent.
"No objections."
"Xu Ran's strength is far superior to ours. His union with Princess Xue'er will ensure our Martial Soul Hall is unbreakable," the numerous Elders nodded in agreement. With Qian Dao Liu himself having spoken, they definitely wouldn't dare to contradict him.
Besides, Xu Ran's strength had already conquered them.
In Martial Soul Hall, if your strength is great, you're the boss.
The hierarchy of the Elder Hall in Martial Soul Hall was based entirely on strength; the stronger the Elder, the higher they ranked.
With complex looks in their eyes, all the Elders were individuals of startling talent. However, most of them had only broken through to the Titled Douluo level in their seventies or eighties. But Xu Ran... Xu Ran was still so young, even younger than Qian Renxue by a large margin. To what extent would he cultivate in the future?
The future was undoubtedly Xu Ran's world.
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