But Jiang Nannan wouldn't do that, exploiting others' feelings for her. She just couldn't. However, she now saw a glimmer of hope. Nine Hearts Begonia, a miracle in the Martial Soul world, could definitely heal her mother.
But who was Ye Lingling, and where could she be found? Where should she even start looking? Douluo Continent was vast, and Jiang Nannan had no connections. How could she possibly find her?
She'd even forgotten that even if she did find Ye Lingling, how would she convince her to help?
Should she ask the academy? Have them help her find someone? The thought had barely formed before Jiang Nannan rejected it. She had seen through Shrek Academy's principles. They were all about appearances and profit. Shrek wouldn't go to such lengths and expend so much manpower for her.
The great royal families were also out. The same logic applied. She wasn't worth the effort.
Jiang Nannan felt somewhat despondent. That feeling of helplessness she'd known before washed over her again, so familiar.
Right! Jiang Nannan suddenly thought of someone. The person's organization was no weaker than Shrek, and the person's status was high. If he was willing to help, perhaps they could find Ye Lingling.
The most important thing was that the person was currently on Sea God Island.
Jiang Nannan naturally thought of Huo Yuhao. She was considering asking Huo Yuhao for help in finding someone, not knowing that the Ye Lingling she was looking for was one of Huo Yuhao's people.
Thinking of this, Jiang Nannan hurried towards the Sea God Pavilion.
Huo Yuhao was still engrossed in reading the God Rankings, completely unaware that someone was already thinking of Ye Lingling.
Martial Soul Rankings, second place: "He Caitou, fifteen years old, Martial Soul, Cigar, Sun, Soul Power Level, forty-three."
At Shrek Academy, the Soul Tool Department, a group of students from the Soul Tool Department looked at the conspicuous big guy in the crowd with surprise. They only knew that this guy was Teacher Fan Yu's disciple, but they didn't expect that his talent was so good, and he even had Twin Martial Souls.
But some people's eyes flickered, connecting He Caitou's second Martial Soul to his identity. The Sun Martial Soul, this was the imperial inheritance Martial Soul of the Sun Moon Empire.
And it had only appeared in the Xu Clan, the only one of its kind. Coupled with He Caitou's dark complexion, his identity was obvious.
He Caitou's expression flickered, and he cursed his bad luck inwardly. His identity was now completely exposed.
"Caitou?" Fan Yu called out. He knew that after this incident, He Caitou would definitely be taken away for investigation. Someone from the Sun Moon Empire's royal family changing their name and sneaking into Shrek Academy was bound to make people suspicious.
In the imperial study of the palace in Mingdu, the old emperor of the Sun Moon Empire sat behind his desk. He had been reviewing memorials, but when he heard about the Sun Martial Soul, he visibly froze. He couldn't help but think of the child who had escaped during the palace coup years ago when he had killed his brother to seize the throne.
He put down the memorial in his hand, and the Sun Moon Emperor tapped his fingers on the desk in a rhythmic manner.
At this moment, the Divine Ranking also announced He Caitou's reward: "Reward: Nine Yang Divine Skill."
In the Soul Tool Department of Shrek Academy, as the divine light entered his body, He Caitou also received the information about the Nine Yang Divine Skill. The Nine Yang Divine Skill was a cultivation method for inner energy. After understanding it, He Caitou realized that it was a high-level meditation technique.
After mastering the "Nine Yang Divine Skill," the inner energy would generate itself at an incredibly fast speed, flowing endlessly. Even ordinary fists and kicks could unleash tremendous offensive power.
Its defenses were unparalleled, with an automatic protective function that repelled external attacks, forming an invulnerable body. It was also a healing scripture, immune to all poisons, and specifically countered all cold and yin inner energies.
He Caitou understood that when he added Soul Rings to his second Martial Soul in the future, the Soul Skills released with the Nine Yang Divine Skill's extremely yang Soul Power would increase greatly. Therefore, the Nine Yang Divine Skill was indeed suitable for him. But the exposure of his identity still made He Caitou uneasy.
He knew his royal uncle definitely wouldn't let him go, especially since he had obtained a God-given reward. And he wasn't necessarily safe now either; Shrek Academy wasn't necessarily a benevolent place.
Just as he was pondering his options, Yan Shaozhe came towards him. "Youngster, come with us for a trip," Yan Shaozhe said, losing his usual gentleness, his tone carrying a hint of coldness.
They came quickly indeed, He Caitou thought to himself. He didn't resist, following Yan Shaozhe away, or rather, he couldn't resist.
Mingdu, inside the imperial study of the palace. The Sun Moon Emperor was reviewing memorials as usual. As for He Caitou, someone had already gone to investigate. How could the old emperor let his nephew wander outside alone? A family should be together, shouldn't they?
At this moment, the long-awaited first place was finally announced.
"Martial Soul Ranking, first place, Zhang Lexuan, twenty-six years old, Martial Soul, Moon, Soul Power Level, eighty-eight."
Woah!
Hiss!
When Zhang Lexuan's name appeared, countless people gasped in surprise. Zhang Lexuan had appeared on the Godly Rankings twice in a row. Just how monstrous was this person? She was probably the favored child of the heavens.
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And she was only at rank eighty-three during the last talent ranking. In just seven months, how could she have jumped to rank eighty-eight? It was simply unreasonable.
Huo Yuhao looked at Zhang Lexuan not far ahead and thought to himself, This woman was still underestimated in the original story. However, Huo Yuhao had an idea about why Zhang Lexuan's Soul Power had skyrocketed. Don't forget that Zhang Lexuan's reward last time was to upgrade all of her Soul Rings to one hundred thousand years.
Soul Masters gained more Soul Power from absorbing higher-year-count Soul Rings. Although upgrading Soul Rings later on wouldn't directly increase Soul Power, it could improve the Martial Soul's quality. Someone once said that a one-hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring was the entry ticket to becoming a Limit Douluo.
"Reward: Open a second Martial Soul slot. The specific Martial Soul will be derived from the Soul Beast of the first Soul Ring."
The divine voice fell, and countless people were stunned. A reward of a second Martial Soul! They knew that Zhang Lexuan's first Martial Soul already had eight one-hundred-thousand-year Soul Rings, and her ninth Soul Ring would also be one hundred thousand years. With another Martial Soul, she was going to become a god.
As the divine reward descended, Zhang Lexuan's Martial Soul automatically released itself uncontrollably. At the same time, red, red, red, red, red, red, red, red... eight blood-red Soul Rings floated around her body.
Behind her was a crescent moon, as white and smooth as jade. This was Zhang Lexuan's previous Martial Soul. However, next to Zhang Lexuan's moon Martial Soul, there was now a mass of white light, a chaotic mass of white light, which twisted and flickered, making it impossible to see what was inside.
When Zhang Lexuan released her Soul Rings, Huo Yuhao, who was only ten meters away, also felt a tremendous pressure. Without thinking, Huo Yuhao knew that Zhang Lexuan's strength at this moment was no weaker than that of an ordinary Title Douluo. The likes of Dai Hao were simply not comparable to her.
It has to be said that a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring is still quite intimidating. Even if you don't do anything, as long as you release those little red circles, others will know you're a big shot and not to be messed with.
Zhang Lexuan also figured out the information about her second Martial Soul. Her second Martial Soul was currently an empty slot, but it could attach Soul Rings. The first Soul Ring would determine what her Martial Soul would become.
For example, if Zhang Lexuan absorbed the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear for her first Soul Ring, after the fusion succeeded, her Martial Soul would become the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear and would be fixed. Absorbing subsequent Soul Rings wouldn't affect it.
This was somewhat similar to Huo Yuhao's situation, except Huo Yuhao could only fuse with ice-attribute Soul Beasts, while Zhang Lexuan didn't have this restriction.
"The Innovation Ranking will be announced in seven months." The divine voice finally sounded, but this time, it didn't explain the details of the Innovation Ranking, making it seem very individualistic.
In the Star Dou Great Forest, at the Lake of Life, a tall man in a black robe was silent, but his tightly clenched hands showed that he wasn't calm.
"Beast God!" A woman in a long, emerald green dress quietly came behind the black-robed man and spoke gently.
"You've noticed it too, haven't you?" The black-robed man didn't turn around, but asked calmly.
The woman nodded gently, saying, "Neither the Talent Rankings nor the Martial Soul Rankings have any places for us Soul Beasts. Logically, Qiu'er shouldn't have any trouble getting on the rankings with her Martial Soul and talent after taking human form. It seems that although that God Ranking isn't from the God Realm, it appears to be very hostile towards our Soul Beast race."
The black-robed man remained silent, then asked after a moment, "How is the progress on the Lord's side going?"
A complex expression appeared on the woman's face when this was mentioned. "Very smoothly, but humans are truly a creative race and shouldn't be underestimated, especially those Soul Tools."
The black-robed man sneered, "Indeed remarkable, but it should end here. Now that the God Realm is gone, after the God Ranking disappears, this Douluo Continent will still be the world of us Soul Beasts. Those humans will either prostrate themselves or perish."
In the Eastrise Empire's imperial palace, within a magnificent and luxurious palace, the guards and maids were dismissed, and a conversation began.
"Ziji, how is the progress?" The one who spoke was an extremely beautiful woman, with long silver hair cascading down her back, reaching her waist, smooth and glossy. Her purple eyes were clear and transparent, sparkling like amethyst.
Standing behind her was another stunning woman. Her delicate face was extremely alluring, with deep purple eyes and bright purple lips.
On her forehead, a black scale, as dark as ink, rippled with layers of purple light. She had a slender figure, a full chest, and straight, long legs. Above her chest, the white skin of her shoulders and the deep cleavage were exposed.
Compared to the silver-haired woman, this woman exuded a fatal attraction at all times, both alluring and charming.
Hearing the silver-haired woman's question, the alluring woman respectfully replied, "Half of the ministers and military generals in the court have already been controlled by us. The rest are some old stubborn and pedantic people. They can only be cleared out and replaced. However, it will take some time to avoid suspicion."
The silver-haired woman nodded slightly, "Very good. You continue to move forward steadily. I will go out and take a look at those human geniuses on the god list."
"My Lord, are you going to start taking action?" The alluring woman asked cautiously, her tone filled with excitement.
The silver-haired woman shook her head slightly, "Remember, before that god list disappears, we cannot touch those humans. However, knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory. We must understand them. I will do this myself. You continue to develop. Human Soul Tools have great potential. Not only do you have to let those below you develop them vigorously, but you and the Lord of Myriad Demons must also study them well."
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