Chapter 3 Yun Ming, Ya Li, and the siblings Xiao Hongchen.
Ranked 20th on the Heavenly Ranking, are all teachers at the academy.
The leading man and woman appear to be a couple.
The man is imposing, his brows radiating heroic spirit.
The woman possesses a gentle temperament; although her beauty isn't top-tier, her natural and warm aura inspires affection.
They are Yun Ming and Ya Li, the Sky-Supporting Douluo and the Holy Spirit Douluo, responsible for teaching battle armor and alchemy at the academy.
Behind them are another man and woman, but they appear younger than Yun Ming and Ya Li, and their appearances are remarkably similar, clearly siblings.
The Three-Legged Golden Toad Xiao Hongchen and the Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad Meng Hongchen are responsible for teaching soul tools at the academy.
The four of them approach Li Tianyi and offer their congratulations.
"Congratulations on your great progress, Dean."
"Yes, you've arrived," Li Tianyi nods.
"Teacher Mengmeng, you're back from hunting spirit beasts?"
"Yes, my brother helped me hunt a spirit beast that matches my spirit."
Meng Hongchen's arm was linked with Dugu Yan's. Both Dugu Yan's Poison Dragon spirit and Meng Hongchen's Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad possess poison attributes, and the two have always had a good relationship.
Xiao Hongchen cupped his hands: "Dean, according to the map you provided, we indeed found a 100,000-year-old Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad in the far north, obtaining Mengmeng's ninth spirit ring."
"We used the spirit contract technique you passed down, coexisting with the Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad."
"Ninth spirit ring...a 100,000-year spirit ring!"
The students gasped, not only because Meng Hongchen's ninth spirit ring was at the 100,000-year level, but also because they were amazed by Xiao Hongchen's strength.
This teacher, who had always been immersed in the creation of spirit tools, actually possessed the terrifying strength to hunt 100,000-year-old spirit beasts on her own.
However, this was Tianxing Academy, so everything seemed reasonable.
"It's good that you're back. I haven't had much to do lately, so checking out the Heavenly Ranking is a good idea."
"Yes."
Yun Ming and Ya Li remained unassuming, and apart from Li Tianyi, no one had ever seen them release their Martial Souls.
"Teacher Ya Li, what are your and Teacher Yun Ming's Martial Souls? Are they also Title Douluo? Can we see them?"
"Yes, teacher, just one look."
Ya Li smiled slightly, not granting the children's request.
"Children, there will be other opportunities."
"Brother Ming and I are not available right now."
"Hmm... alright."
A day passed in the blink of an eye, and the next day arrived in an instant.
Today was also the day the Martial Soul Ranking was released, and countless Soul Masters looked up at the sky, hoping their Martial Souls would appear on the list.
"Dong..."
With a heart-stirring bell sound, the Martial Soul Ranking began to change, golden light radiating from it, as if something was engraving words on it.
In Soto City, Tang Hao looked at the golden ranking radiating aura and couldn't help but feel hopeful for his future.
"With my strength, making the list is no problem at all!"
"Xiao San has twin martial souls, so she can too!"
"Spirit Hall, just wait! The day I, Tang Hao, take my revenge is not far off!"
Inside Tianxing Academy, a sumptuous meal had already been prepared. Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others seemed completely unfazed.
They were certain they would make the list; they'd start by opening a bottle of champagne.
The golden light in the sky slowly faded.
The golden characters were already faintly visible.
Countless people held their breath, staring at the golden list, their hearts filled with excitement.
[Rank 20 on the Martial Soul Ranking: Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad]
[Holder: Meng Hongchen (Tianxing Academy)]
[Evaluation: The Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad Emperor Martial Soul is a highly poisonous Martial Soul. Its entire body is of the ice attribute, but its eyes are of the fire attribute. The intertwining of cold and heat creates a terrifying poison, approaching the ultimate dual-attribute nature. This Martial Soul evolved from the Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad.]
[Reward: Soul Power level increased by one level, all Soul Ring ages increased by five hundred years.]
When all the characters on the Golden Ranking were revealed, the entire continent was shocked.
Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad Emperor? What kind of Martial Soul is this? There doesn't seem to be any powerful individual on the continent with this type of Martial Soul.
And the rewards from the Heavenly Ranking are so generous!
Leaving aside the increased Soul Power level, the increase of five hundred years in all Soul Ring ages is something every Soul Master dreams of.
The Soul Ring age is fixed from the moment it is absorbed; how could the Soul Masters of the Douluo Continent not be astonished by the ability to increase Soul Ring ages through acquired means?
This is completely defying common sense.
In the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong stood up directly from the papal throne, staring at the five large characters "Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad Emperor."
What kind of spirit was this? Why had she never heard of it before?
Heavenly Path Academy? Did such an academy exist in the Spirit World? Academy capable of producing geniuses on the rankings must be no ordinary institution.
"Salas, Aurora, is there such an academy in the territory you two are responsible for?"
Salas and Aurora, one a Platinum Bishop of Heaven Dou City, in charge of all affairs of Heaven Dou City, and the other a Platinum Bishop of Star Luo City, responsible for the affairs of Star Fall Imperial City, were caught in this unexpected turn of events during the Spirit Hall's branch hall masters' period of official duties in Spirit City.
Despite their spirit power reaching level 89, just one step away from reaching the Title Douluo realm, the two dared not overstep their bounds and answered respectfully.
"Your Holiness, we have not heard of any recorded academy. It should be an academy run by a hidden family," Salas and Aurora gave a frank answer.
"Alright, someone, go investigate Tianxing Academy and find this Soul Master named Meng Hongchen."
Bibi Dong remained relatively calm. After all, being ranked twentieth on the list wasn't enough for her to give up entirely. The best solution was to find Meng Hongchen and recruit him into the Spirit Hall.
Beside Bibi Dong stood the three members of the Spirit Hall's younger generation, but their faces remained gloomy.
The Demon Fox Martial Soul and the Moon Blade Martial Soul, in terms of quality, were actually inferior to the Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad Emperor.
Of those present, only Yan's Flame Lord Martial Soul had a chance of making the list.
"Teacher, I...I may have disappointed you."
Hu Liena looked guilty, glancing at Bibi Dong before quickly lowering her head.
"Nana, it's alright, it's nothing. With your talent, you'll definitely be on the list."
Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena with tenderness in her eyes, offering a rare, gentle reassurance.
"Yes, Teacher."
Shrek Academy's Da Shi Yu Xiaogang stared wide-eyed at the Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad Emperor Martial Soul on the list.
What kind of Martial Soul was that? Why had he never heard of this before?
And this reward could even increase the age of his spirit rings! His spirit soul contained the bloodline of the Golden Sacred Dragon; if he made the list, he should be able to break through his limitations, right?
The Master thought this unrealistically.
Tang San, standing beside the Master, couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, can I make the list?"
The Master looked at Tang San and asked confidently.
"Little San, although your Blue Silver Grass spirit soul can't compare to top-tier spirit souls, the Clear Sky Hammer is the number one weapon spirit soul in the world."
"This Golden List looks at potential and talent, not just the strength of the spirit master. You are the third person in the last hundred years with a twin spirit soul possessing full innate spirit power; you'll definitely be in the top five..."
"No! Top ten!"
The Master insisted, certain that his disciple would make the list.
(End of Chapter)