Chapter 9 The Fifteenth on the Martial Soul Ranking: Reactions from Various Forces.
It would be incredibly easy for such a powerful figure to protect Qian Renxue in Heaven Dou City, a city without even a single Title Douluo.
If it weren't for the fear that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had some connection with the Heaven Dou royal family, and that the now greatly strengthened Sword Bone Douluo might assist the Heaven Dou royal family in dealing with Qian Renxue, Qian Daoliu wouldn't have done this.
Heaven Dou City, Imperial Court.
Emperor Xueye looked at the forces to which the listed individuals belonged, his heart sinking to the bottom.
It was an undeniable fact that the Heaven Dou Empire had no Title Douluos, but he had originally hoped that a Soul Douluo elder or general could make it onto the list, bringing some opportunities to Heaven Dou City.
But even the Martial Souls of the renowned Title Douluos like Bone Douluo, Sword Douluo, and the Pope of the Martial Soul Hall weren't in the top ten, so he had even less hope for the Soul Masters of Heaven Dou City.
"Why are my beloved ministers silent?"
Emperor Xueye, struggling with his severely poisoned body, forced himself to speak.
"Your Majesty... this Spirit Ranking..."
Several ministers below stammered, trying to sound confident.
"This... sigh!"
"My dear ministers, speak freely. It's just that our Heaven Dou Imperial Family doesn't have a single Spirit Master on the list."
"Never mind... High-level Spirit Master combat power has always been a weakness of our Heaven Dou Empire."
"Sigh... Qinghe, go and invite Sect Master Ning to a meeting. Tell him that I agree to designate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as a national guardian sect, and I'll agree to all conditions."
Left with no other choice, Xue Ye conceded.
The Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall were sworn enemies. Without high-level Spirit Masters to protect them, trouble was likely to arise.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's two Douluo had consecutively made the list, greatly increasing their strength, making them a reliable backer.
"Your Majesty, this..."
Once the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was designated a national guardian sect, the benefits the Heaven Dou Empire would have to cede would be substantial.
And Ning Fengzhi was a cunning old fox, capable of crippling the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Alright, my mind is made up. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is now far stronger than before. Rather than handing over territory to others, it's better to give it to the familiar Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"Sword Douluo is now at the peak of level 97, and Bone Douluo is at the peak of level 96. Moreover, you've all seen the rewards. The strength of these two Title Douluos will definitely increase countless times."
"Plus, with the assistance of Sect Master Ning, the number one support-type martial soul on the continent, the combat power they unleash will be unimaginable."
"Furthermore, I heard from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's spies that the school is currently experiencing financial difficulties, and it seems that all the money is being used to equip their direct lineage soul masters."
"At this time, I'm sure he won't refuse."
"Yes, Father!"
Xue Qinghe accepted the order and left, but he was still distracted by the rankings, looking down on Bibi Dong, who was ranked sixteenth.
"Sister, aren't you the number one genius on the continent? How come you're only ranked sixteenth?"
Qian Renxue thought to herself, suddenly coming up with a cunning idea.
If he were to write her a letter of comfort now, would it only make her grit her teeth in anger?
"Sixteenth place, nothing special."
In the woods outside Soto City, Tang Hao stared venomously at the names on the list.
"Bibi Dong, what a Bibi Dong, what a Soul-Devouring Spider Queen!"
"Qian Xunji died under mysterious circumstances, but my revenge cannot go unavenged!"
"Just wait, my ranking, Tang Hao's, is destined to be ahead of yours, and my son will occupy the top three. Give my son and me some time, and we will surely crush your Spirit Hall and avenge Ah Yin!"
At Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang looked at Bibi Dong's name on the list, a wave of emotion washing over her as she recalled her youth with Bibi Dong.
"Xiaogang, I've already spoken to the teacher, and he has agreed to your request to enter the Spirit Hall's library to study."
"Xiao Gang, I've always believed in you. Your talent is the best on the continent. Our teacher will definitely approve of our relationship."
"Xiao Gang, I know. Your Martial Soul Theory has been published. I've read it, and it's excellent."
"Xiao Gang, let's... break up."
Unconsciously, two streams of tears flowed from Yu Xiao Gang's eyes.
Back then, if she hadn't left the Spirit Hall in a fit of pique, with her current status, she might have already broken through to level 30.
Blue Tyrant Academy, in the back garden.
As the sixteenth place on the list was announced, the previously quiet woman slammed her hand heavily on the table with a "bang."
Instantly, the table and the teacup on it were shattered into dust by the immense soul power.
"That damned woman Bibi Dong actually made the list! How hateful!"
Liu Erlong was furious, her full breasts trembling with anger.
"Hmph! Xiao Gang, you probably saw it too, right? So, between me and Bibi Dong, which one do you choose?"
Not long after, a soft sobbing sound came from the back garden, like a lament.
The ranking list remained unchanged for a long time, still at sixteenth place, seemingly pausing every five places.
Meanwhile, the various factions were also buzzing with discussion about the fifteenth-ranked spirit.
"Besides the twentyth and nineteenth, who are from the unheard-of Tianxing Academy, the other three are two Title Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and one is the Pope, a renowned figure in the spirit master world and its spiritual leader."
"So, the fifteenth... Clear Sky Hammer, or Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex spirit? It can't be some other name we've never heard of, right?"
Within Tianxing Academy, the fifteenth-ranked spirit was also a focus of attention. Even with Ning Rongrong gone, Shui Yue'er was still there to create a lively atmosphere, no less impressive than Ning Rongrong.
"Teacher, do you know what kind of spirit is in the fifteenth place? Guess."
Li Tianyi shook his head with a smile, "I'm not a god, how could I guess?"
Hearing this, all the students stopped what they were doing and stared at Li Tianyi seriously, showing extreme distrust of his statement.
"Teacher, if you're not a god, then who on the continent is?"
"That's right, Teacher, you surely know in your heart, just tell us."
"Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Or Lingling's Twin Nine Heart Begonias?"
"Or perhaps... Xiao Wu, or Bing'er?"
"It can't be Zhu Qing, right? Her martial soul is the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, which Teacher himself said is a super-god-level martial soul.
It wouldn't make sense if she wasn't in the top three, would it?" Li Tianyi, thoroughly annoyed by the clamor, reluctantly dropped a sentence.
"The Pope of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, possesses twin martial souls. Guess for yourself."
"Oh... so the fifteenth place is still the Pope, how pitiful..."
Shui Yue'er sighed.
And just then, the Martial Soul Ranking began to change again, and the fifteenth place was officially revealed!
[Rank 15 on the Martial Soul Ranking: Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor]
[Holder: Bibi Dong (Spirit Hall)]
[Evaluation: The absolute king among spider-type martial souls, a top-tier offensive type, a mental martial soul. It possesses the terrifying characteristics of suppressing soul power and ignoring physical defense. It can devour other soul master martial souls for cultivation, and wherever it goes, all living beings tremble in fear.]
[Rewards: Cultivation level increased to quasi-demigod, all soul rings' age increased by two thousand years, the Death Spider Emperor martial soul domain, the Killing God Domain, and the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor talent domain, the Soul-Devouring Domain, can be fused.]
(End of Chapter)