Chapter 77, Level 96, Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Ghost Douluo, Ghostly Charm. The shadows around Ghostly Charm, who was gradually gathering, couldn't help but let out a low sneer upon seeing this, her tone tinged with mockery.
"Yue Guan, don't get so angry. Being on the list is better than not being on it, especially with such generous rewards: immortal herbs, a level up in soul power—so many people would kill for that. It's just a matter of gender, why worry about it?"
"What do you know!"
Yue Guan suddenly turned and glared at Ghostly Charm, his eyes filled with rage.
"I'm a man! I'm a Title Douluo! To be talked about as a 'goddess'—how can I ever face anyone on the continent again!"
"Face?"
Bibi Dong's calm voice rang out, instantly silencing the argument in the hall. Her scarlet eyes swept over Yue Guan, her tone carrying a hint of authority.
"In the face of absolute strength, face is worthless. The fact that this list can break through gender barriers to include you precisely proves that your martial soul is special enough, and your aptitude is top-notch enough. A celestial-grade herb martial soul is unique on the continent. This uniqueness is your capital."
She paused, lightly tapping her scepter with her fingertips, and continued,
"Moreover, the reward is a real benefit. The celestial-grade herb can nourish your martial soul's origin, forcibly increasing your soul power by one level, from level 95 to level 96. Do you know what this means?"
"Every level a Title Douluo gains increases their combat power by a tier. In the future, Martial Soul City will have more confidence when facing the Dragon God and Heavenly Path Academy. This benefit is a hundred times more important than so-called face."
Upon hearing this, Yue Guan's chest heaved violently, and the shame and indignation on his face gradually faded, leaving only resentment and inner turmoil.
He naturally knew how difficult it was for a Title Douluo to level up.
He had been stuck at level 95 for decades, and if he relied solely on his own cultivation, he didn't know how many more years it would take to break through.
The ranking list now directly grants him level one soul power, along with celestial herbs to nourish his martial soul. It's not impossible for him to level up another level, or even reach level 98.
This reward is indeed enough to make any Title Douluo envious.
However, the thought of being ranked on the Goddess Ranking and being discussed by soul masters across the continent filled him with resentment.
Just then, Qian Daoliu, inside the Hall of Worship, sensed the movement in the Papal Palace through his soul power. His aged voice, calm yet carrying an undeniable authority, came through the soul power.
"Yue Guan, suppress your emotions. The ranking list reward is a tremendous opportunity, not to be missed."
"Celestial martial souls are rare to begin with. To be recognized by the ranking list is an honor for Martial Soul City. Don't worry about the ranking list's name; improving your strength is key. Absorb the reward as soon as possible, stabilize your soul power, and prepare for the subsequent changes on the continent."
Qian Daoliu's words were like a reassuring pill. Yue Guan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his shame and resentment, and coldly snorted, his tone somewhat awkward.
"Fine, for the sake of the reward, let's overlook the absurdity of this list."
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling golden beam of light descended from the sky, directly enveloping the Moon Gate inside the Papal Palace.
Within the pillar of light, a magnificent white chrysanthemum with faint golden veins along its petals slowly emerged. Its rich fragrance instantly permeated the entire Papal Palace, even spreading to the streets and alleys of Wuhun City.
The aroma was warm and mellow; inhaling it brought a gentle energy that flowed into the body through the nasal cavity. Soul Masters, who had been feeling weak due to the Dragon God's pressure, instantly felt much lighter, and their soul power flowed more smoothly.
Yue Guan gazed at the celestial herb in the pillar of light, a flicker of greed and excitement in his eyes. Celestial herbs were extremely rare, especially the chrysanthemum, which shared the same origin as his martial soul; it was something one could only dream of, possessing miraculous effects on nourishing his martial soul.
Without hesitation, he reached out and grasped the celestial herb in his hand. Instantly, a vast yet gentle energy surged from the herb into his body, rapidly circulating through his meridians, nourishing his internal organs and the origin of his martial soul.
He could clearly feel his Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum Martial Soul trembling rapidly. The originally pale golden illusory image of his Martial Soul became more solid, and the patterns on the petals became clearer, radiating a rich life aura and soul power fluctuations.
At the same time, the soul power within his body, which had been stagnant, began to surge wildly. The bottleneck of level 95 was easily broken through by this immense energy, like paper. His soul power rose rapidly like a flood, from mid-level 95 to late-level 95, to peak level 95 finally settling steadily at level 96.
An even stronger pressure spread from Yue Guan's body, causing the entire Papal Palace to tremble slightly. The Soul Masters of Martial Soul City outside the palace all felt this pressure, their faces filled with shock and awe.
Yue Guan slowly opened his eyes, a hint of wild joy flashing in them. He could clearly feel his strength improving. Not only had his soul power broken through to level 96, but his Martial Soul Origin had also been greatly nourished, increasing his combat power by more than one level.
He gripped the remaining remnants of the immortal herbs in his hand. Although he was still resentful about making it onto the Goddess Ranking, the struggle on his face had long been replaced by joy. He snorted coldly, his tone tinged with smugness.
"Hmph, this ranking list does have some discernment. This reward is worthy of my strength."
Bibi Dong looked at Yue Guan's post-breakthrough state, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her crimson eyes. Her lips curled slightly: "Very good, a level 96 Title Douluo. The strength of Wuhun City has increased once again."
Ghost Douluo Gui Mei also nodded, his tone tinged with approval: "Not bad. After the breakthrough, your combat power has increased considerably. In the future, when we join forces, we will have a better chance of dealing with those ferocious beasts."
The other Soul Masters of Wuhun City cheered with joy upon learning that Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan had made it onto the list and broken through to level 96.
Although they were initially shocked and puzzled by Yue Guan's appearance on the Goddess Ranking, seeing Yue Guan's increased strength was a great joy for Wuhun City, and all their doubts were replaced by happiness.
On the streets, Soul Masters discussed Yue Guan's breakthrough with pride and awe in their eyes, and the atmosphere in Wuhun City became lively due to this sudden surprise.
On the rooftop of Tianxing Academy, Chi Yang watched the fading rankings on the sky, a hint of surprise flashing in his dragon eyes before he couldn't help but chuckle, his tone slightly teasing.
"Hahaha, this ranking is really interesting. Even a man can make it onto the Goddess Ranking! Chrysanthemum Douluo is going to become a laughingstock in the Soul Master world. From now on, the title 'Chrysanthemum Goddess' will probably spread throughout the continent."
Xuan Shuang stood to the side, her icy blue eyes flickering slightly, her tone calm yet analytical: "The criteria for this ranking aren't just based on gender, but also on talent, aptitude, and uniqueness."
"Chrysanthemum Douluo's Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum is the only Immortal-grade herb Soul Master on the continent, with boundless potential and top-tier combat power. Just based on this uniqueness, he's qualified for the ranking."
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