"Moreover, the rewards are extremely generous. The Immortal-Grade Medicinal Herb nourishes the origin of the martial soul and forcibly increases soul power by one level. A level ninety-six Titled Douluo is indeed a considerable boost for Spirit City."
Crimson Sun nodded, a trace of gravity flashing in his dragon eyes.
"That may be true, but Spirit City's foundation is indeed growing deeper and deeper. Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong, and now Yue Guan who has broken through to level ninety-six, along with several other Titled Douluo, their overall strength cannot be underestimated."
"In the future, if our Heavenly Path Academy faces Spirit City head-on, it will be like dealing with an extra sharp claw."
"There is no need to worry."
Li Tianyi stood at the edge of the rooftop, his double pupils shifting slightly as he spoke in a calm tone.
"Our Heavenly Path Academy is guarded by two gods. We have you, Crimson Sun, and Profound Frost, along with the academy's talented disciples. Our strength is not inferior to Spirit City."
"Besides, this ranking has only just begun. More powerful figures will appear on it later. The situation on the continent is full of variables. Spirit City's current improvement is not worth fearing."
In the plaza below, Zhu Zhuqing and Shui Bing'er were also discussing the matter. Zhu Zhuqing's delicate brows furrowed slightly, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes.
"Chrysanthemum Douluo breaking through to level ninety-six greatly increases his combat strength. If we encounter him in the future, he will be even more troublesome. His Chrysanthemum martial soul has control, offense, and now the boost of an Immortal-Grade Medicinal Herb. His strength cannot be underestimated."
Shui Bing'er's tone carrying a sense of awe.
"The rewards of this ranking are simply too outrageous. Even Titled Douluo can be forcibly raised by one level of soul power. If more and more powerful figures make the list later, the continent's overall combat power structure may be completely overturned."
"We must improve our strength as soon as possible to deal with future uncertainties."
Shui Yue'er and the other Heavenly Path Academy disciples nodded one after another, their eyes filled with determination.
They had already been shocked by Tang Yuehua's rise before. Now, seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo's breakthrough, they felt even greater pressure, which in turn fueled their motivation to cultivate.
In the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, Gu Yuena sat quietly upon the Dragon God Throne. Her pale violet eyes shifted slightly, dragon patterns flickering faintly at her fingertips as she sensed the soul power fluctuations coming from the firmament. A trace of barely perceptible disdain flashed in her eyes.
In her view, Yue Guan was merely a level ninety-six Titled Douluo. Even after breaking through, he posed no threat to her whatsoever. Such strength was no different from an ant in her eyes.
Bi Ji stood beside Gu Yuena, gentle life energy flowing around her as she spoke with mild emotion.
"The power of this ranking is indeed unfathomable. It can forcibly raise a Titled Douluo's soul power by one level and even bestow an Immortal-Grade Medicinal Herb. Such an opportunity is truly rare."
"Although Chrysanthemum Douluo's Chrysanthemum is an Immortal-Grade martial soul, it is ultimately a medicinal herb martial soul. Its potential is limited. Even if he breaks through to level ninety-six, it will be difficult for him to ever reach the God King realm."
Di Tian's golden eyes turned cold. Dragon might spread faintly from his body as he spoke with disdain.
"Spirit City is only capable of this much. A single level ninety-six Titled Douluo, yet they make such a big fuss about it. If our lord were to act, she could suppress him with a single move. He is not worth mentioning."
"At present, we only need to focus on stabilizing our lord's God King power and strengthening the defenses of the Star Dou Great Forest. Improvements of this level from other forces do not deserve our attention."
Xiong Jun, Zi Ji, and the other ferocious beasts nodded in agreement, their golden eyes filled with conviction and disdain. In their hearts, Gu Yuena possessed the Dragon God's body, her talent pointing directly toward the God King realm. Her strength reigned supreme on the continent, unmatched by anyone. The Titled Douluo of Spirit City were simply not worth mentioning.
Even if Yue Guan broke through to level ninety-six, it would still be impossible for him to shake the Star Dou Great Forest's position as a continental overlord.
In the Extreme North Ice Plains, the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress stood side by side, gazing toward the firmament. A hint of surprise flashed through the Ice Empress's emerald eyes as she spoke in a teasing tone.
"I really did not expect the Goddess Ranking to include men as well. That Chrysanthemum Douluo already looks rather androgynous. Now that he has made the list, it truly fits him."
"Still, his strength is indeed impressive. With an Immortal-Grade martial soul and a breakthrough to level ninety-six, his combat power can be considered top-tier."
Snow mist gently swirled around the Snow Empress. Her icy blue eyes shifted slightly as she spoke in a cold tone.
"An Immortal-Grade medicinal herb martial soul is special, but the Ultimate Ice and Ultimate Snow martial souls far surpass it in potential. Even if he breaks through to level ninety-six, he is no match for us."
"Although the ranking rewards are generous, they hold little attraction for us. We only need to focus on our own cultivation and stabilize our ultimate power to deal with any changes."
The Ice Empress nodded and no longer paid attention to the information on the firmament. Together with the Snow Empress, she turned and walked toward the ice caves in the core of the Extreme North.
To them, Yue Guan's breakthrough was nothing more than a minor interlude, incapable of affecting the Extreme North Ice Plains' standing. Only the improvement of their own strength truly mattered.
Inside the Clear Sky Sect's council hall, Tang Xiao and the elders were discussing Tang Yuehua's future arrangements when they suddenly sensed the soul power fluctuations coming from the firmament. They all looked up toward the sky, and upon seeing the ranking information, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
"Yue Guan? Chrysanthemum Douluo? How can a man be on the Goddess Ranking? Has this ranking gone mad?"
An elder stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief.
Tang Xiao frowned slightly, a trace of gravity flashing in his eyes.
"It seems the judgment criteria of this ranking are extremely special. It does not look only at gender, but places greater emphasis on talent and uniqueness."
"Chrysanthemum Douluo's Chrysanthemum is the only Immortal-Grade Medicinal Herb martial soul on the continent. Its potential is limitless and its combat strength top-tier. Based on this uniqueness alone, he is qualified to be on the ranking."
"Moreover, he has broken through to level ninety-six. Spirit City's strength has increased again. The pressure on our Hao Tian Sect will likely grow even heavier in the future."
The First Elder stroked his snow-white beard, worry filling his eyes.
"Spirit City now has Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong, both candidates for god-level strength, along with Yue Guan who has broken through to level ninety-six, and several other Titled Douluo. Their overall power is extremely formidable."
"Although our Clear Sky Sect has Junior Brother Tang Hao, a peak Titled Douluo, he has yet to return. Yuehua has only just broken through to level fifteen, and our disciples are still in the growth stage. If Spirit City were to move against us, we would likely struggle to respond."
The Second Elder spoke in a firm tone.
"There is no need to worry. Our Clear Sky Sect has deep foundations. The Clear Sky Hammer martial soul is renowned across the continent, and our disciples are all powerful combatants."
"Moreover, Yuehua now possesses the Emotion Piano, a powerful spiritual-type martial soul with limitless potential. Given time, she will certainly become a top-tier powerhouse."
"We only need to recall Tang Hao as soon as possible, strengthen our disciples' cultivation, and solidify the sect's defenses. Then we will be able to withstand Spirit City's threat."
Tang Xiao nodded, his eyes filled with resolve.
"That is correct. The most urgent matter is to find Hao as soon as possible and have him return to the sect."
"At the same time, we must properly nurture Yuehua and help her raise her strength quickly so she can become a pillar of support for the Clear Sky Sect."
"Spirit City may be powerful, but our Clear Sky Sect is by no means a soft target that can be bullied at will."
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