Chapter 2 Reactions from All Sides: The terrifying strength of Tianxing Academy.
Instantly plunged the entire continent into an eerie silence.
The Douluo Plane's will awakened, compiling a list of the top twenty martial souls?
These changes left everyone bewildered.
Martial Soul City, Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong, holding the scepter symbolizing papal power, straightened up from her previous reclining position on the papal chair.
Her chestnut-colored eyes were filled with shock.
"The martial soul ranking is based on the owner's strength, talent, potential, and the degree of development of their martial soul."
"Then, I, the Empress, possess twin martial souls, two domains, the Killing God of Slaughter in the City of Slaughter, the strength of a level 98 Title Douluo, and..."
"Most importantly, the inheritance of the Rakshasa God, this top spot belongs to me, Bibi Dong!"
Bibi Dong laughed wildly, her laughter filled with madness and excitement.
If the Heavenly Ranking was truly as it was, then with the blessing of the Douluo Plane, she could definitely elevate her strength to a terrifying level; becoming a god on the spot wouldn't be difficult at all.
Heaven Dou City, Crown Prince's Residence.
Qian Renxue, who was impersonating Xue Qinghe, had now shed her disguise. Surrounded by the two Douluo, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, she looked up at the sky.
She possessed beautiful golden hair, an absolutely stunning face, and the golden eyes unique to the Angel family.
"Ranking the top twenty martial souls on the continent, my Six-Winged Angel martial soul is a god-level martial soul, and I also have innate level twenty soul power. Who on the continent can compare?"
"Yes, Young Master, with your talent, reaching the top is a sure thing. Should we consider leaving the Heaven Dou Empire?"
"Are you afraid that the Heavenly Curtain will expose my identity?"
Qian Renxue frowned. Although the Heavenly Curtain hadn't explicitly stated it, it was better to be safe than sorry.
However, giving up after years of infiltration still made her somewhat unwilling.
"No rush. The list hasn't been released yet. We'll make plans when the names appear on the list."
"Fine, let's contact Grandpa first and have him send a few of his retainers over."
Qian Renxue sighed, then turned her gaze to the Spirit Hall branch in Heaven Dou City.
"Sister, with your pride, you're bound to be number one on this Heavenly Ranking. Just wait and see!"
In the Hall of Offerings, several old men huddled together, looking worriedly at the golden list in the sky.
"Archangel God, please give your most loyal divine servant instructions. Is this turn of events a blessing or a curse?"
Qian Daoliu received no reply.
"Brother, Archangel God…"
Qian Daoliu shook his head.
"It seems we can only rely on ourselves this time."
"The top twenty on the Spirit Ranking—we old folks can probably get a few of us on that list."
"What about Xue'er…" the Second Offering, Golden Crocodile Douluo, inquired.
"Wait a minute. Xue'er has her own ideas, and besides, I've left her enough means of survival. If necessary, I will go to Heaven Dou City."
"That's good."
Apart from the two of them, the other five figures in the Hall of Offerings all looked at the golden list.
"Do you think we old guys can even make it onto the list?"
"Scared? The weakest among us has a soul power of level 96. If a few of us don't make it, it just won't do."
"I wonder what the rewards are. Could it be that we can even increase our soul power level?"
"If that's the case, I'd be more than happy. I've been stuck at level 98 for over fifty years, and I'm about to die. I have no hope of ever reaching the Peerless Douluo realm."
"If it could really help me advance a level, that would be wonderful!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo laughed heartily, his tone showing no greed for the rewards of being on the list.
He, a dignified level 98 Title Douluo, a powerful figure among the top five in the Douluo Continent, surely wouldn't pin his hopes for advancement on external things?
"Hahaha, Second Brother truly lives up to his name. Just his magnanimous spirit is beyond my reach."
In an instant, the atmosphere in the entire ancestral hall became harmonious, as if being listed on the Martial Soul Ranking was nothing special to them.
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen sat in the head seat, while several elders, led by Yu Luomian, chatted enthusiastically below.
"Big Brother, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul is the number one beast Martial Soul in the world! Even if we don't get first place on this Martial Soul Ranking, we can still be in the top five."
"Elder, you jest. In this world, besides the Clear Sky Hammer of the Clear Sky Sect, what other Martial Soul can rival our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon?"
"As for that Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, it can't even break through to the Soul Douluo level, it's definitely no match for us."
"I think we'll be either first or second!"
The laughter in the council hall grew even louder, faintly accompanied by the sound of dragon roars.
"I'm betting on fifth place this time, I'll bet on the top two, anyone else?"
"I'm betting! I'll wager ten thousand gold soul coins!"
Yu Yuanzhen sat in the head seat, looking at the people below, his brows furrowed with pride.
"Yes, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul is universally recognized as the number one beast Martial Soul on the continent. Even if it can't take the top spot, it should definitely be in the top five."
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo looked up at the sky.
"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, you two are both famous Title Douluos on the continent. Making it onto this list shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly. The Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul possesses its own domain and is the number one sword-type Martial Soul in the world.
The Bone Dragon Martial Soul even possesses spatial power, unpredictable and divine. With their strength, making it onto this golden list is absolutely no problem.
"Although we're confident we'll make the list, Old Bones and I haven't seen Rongrong in ages."
"Yeah, Rongrong went to that Tianxing Academy. She only gets two months off a year. I wonder what kind of strength the dean of Tianxing Academy possesses; even the three of us combined couldn't withstand a single move from him."
"Old Swordsman, relax. Isn't Rongrong doing quite well?"
"That's right. Rongrong's martial soul evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and she also has that soul tool and battle armor. Last time she came home, she was already a Soul Master, and she's not even twelve years old yet!"
"Yes, and her soul power is solid. Her second soul ring is a thousand years old, and her fourth soul ring is even at the ten-thousand-year level."
"Let nature take its course. Rongrong is the hope of our sect."
At Shrek Academy, Tang San stared at the golden list in the sky, his fingers clenched until they turned white.
There was no chance for his Blue Silver Grass martial soul to make the list.
What about his second martial soul?
"Little San, don't be so nervous, relax."
Approaching them were Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun. Currently, only the four of them remained at Shrek Academy.
"Hmm."
Not only that, the Star Luo Empire, the Haotian Sect, the four lower sects, and even the Sun and Moon Continent overseas were all buzzing with discussion about the Golden Ranking.
Inside the Heavenly Path Academy, Li Tianyi looked at the Golden Ranking and smiled bitterly. It seemed his strength could no longer be concealed.
"Teacher, do you think we can make the list?"
Ning Rongrong, mischievous as ever, fawned over Li Tianyi.
"Of course you can. You guys just lack confidence in yourselves."
"Alas, it's a pity my martial soul is only a dolphin. It hasn't evolved into a mermaid yet, so I'm afraid I have no hope of making the list."
Shui Yue'er pouted and, taking advantage of everyone's inattention, pecked Li Tianyi on the cheek.
"Yue'er, you!"
Zhu Zhuqing was displeased. Her personality was much more lively than in the original story.
"Hehe, Zhu Qing, you're too stingy. I just wanted to kiss the teacher for comfort."
"Who's as twisted as you guys? Your martial soul, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, is a super-god-level martial soul, as the teacher himself said."
"Bing'er's is the Extreme Cold Ice Phoenix, Yan Yan's is the Poison Dragon martial soul, and then there's Lingling, Huo Wu, Xiao Wu, Rong Rong—aren't all of their martial souls better than mine?"
Just as everyone was joking around, four more figures walked into the academy's dormitory area.
(End of Chapter)