Chapter 173 The Power of Luck
Above the sky, golden light shone brightly.
Under the watchful eyes of countless people holding their breath, the golden characters representing the tenth place on the power ranking finally solidified completely.
Clearly imprinted in everyone's sight!
[Douluo Continent Power Ranking, Tenth Place: Elephant Armor Sect]
Following closely behind, detailed information about the Elephant Armor Sect, as well as the reasons for its ranking and rewards, unfolded slowly like a scroll:
[Reasons for Ranking]: The head of the four lower sects, its inherited martial soul is the Diamond Mammoth, renowned for its defensive power. The current sect master, Hu Yanzhen, is an 88th-level offensive Soul Douluo. With the ultimate defense of the Diamond Mammoth martial soul, he can briefly withstand attacks from ordinary Title Douluos. The sect also has two Soul Douluo elders, four Soul Saint level experts, and dozens of Soul Emperors and Soul Kings. With a strong core force and strong sect cohesion, it occupies a place in the field of defensive Soul Masters on the continent. Based on comprehensive evaluation, it ranks tenth.
[Ranking Rewards]:
1. Overall Luck Enhancement: The overall luck of the Elephant Armor Sect is permanently increased by 5%.
2. Cultivation Tide: Within the next year, all members of the Elephant Armor Sect (including affiliated personnel) will have their cultivation speed increased by 10% when cultivating within the sect's core territory.
3. Resource Gift: A random reward of three 10,000-year quality soul bones (attribute-biased towards defense and strength).
Tenth place, Elephant Armor Sect!
The release of this ranking list elicited varying reactions across the continent.
Most ordinary soul masters and civilians, after a brief moment of surprise, quickly accepted it.
As the head of the lower four sects, the Elephant Armor Sect was renowned!
Especially its defensive capabilities, known as a mobile fortress, were unique in the soul master world.
While its entry into the top ten was somewhat unexpected, it seemed reasonable.
"So it's the Elephant Armor Sect. Their Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul is ridiculously tough."
"Sect Master Huyan Zhen is just one step away from becoming a Title Douluo. Coupled with his Martial Soul's unique characteristics, he can briefly contend with a Title Douluo. His strength is truly not to be underestimated."
"The rewards are so generous! Three ten-thousand-year soul bones! And that luck enhancement and cultivation acceleration..."
"A 10% increase in cultivation speed! Lasting for a year! My god, won't the Elephant Armor Sect disciples' strength advance by leaps and bounds in this year?"
"The power of destiny... sounds incredibly mysterious?"
The focus of discussion quickly shifted from the Elephant Armor Sect itself to the generous rewards, especially the blessing of destiny and the overall increase in cultivation speed.
Ten-thousand-year soul bones are indeed precious!
But for a large power, they are not unattainable.
However, a reward that directly increases the overall cultivation speed of an entire force is unheard of!
This means that within the next year, the growth efficiency of all disciples of the Elephant Armor Sect will increase by 15%!
A year is enough for many disciples stuck at a bottleneck to break through!
It allows the younger generation to widen the gap with their peers!
With this shift, the overall strength of the Elephant Armor Sect after a year will inevitably reach a new level!
The strategic value of this reward far exceeds that of a few soul bones!
As for the blessing of destiny... although most people know the phenomenon but not the underlying reasons, the word "destiny" itself is full of mystery and power.
Recalling the introduction on the celestial screen, everyone vaguely felt that this destiny was probably something more fundamental and mysterious than a simple increase in strength.
Martial Soul Hall, Hall of Offerings.
Qian Daoliu, Golden Crocodile Douluo, Azure Phoenix Douluo, and many other Venerable Elders gathered, the atmosphere solemn.
They too were focused on the Heavenly Canopy.
Seeing the Elephant Armor Sect ranked tenth and received its rewards, several Venerable Elders' eyes flashed with surprise.
Golden Crocodile Douluo said in a deep voice, "The Elephant Armor Sect? That kid Huyan Zhen is quite lucky."
"These rewards, especially the cultivation acceleration, are nothing short of heaven-defying for a major power."
"A year is enough time for their mid-level strength to solidify considerably."
Azure Phoenix Douluo frowned slightly: "Great Venerable Elder, the rewards from the Heavenly Canopy are becoming increasingly beyond reason, directly affecting the overall cultivation environment of a force... Such methods are unheard of."
"Moreover, it rewards the Elephant Armor Sect as a whole, treating it as a single force unit. Then what about our Spirit Hall..."
Qian Daoliu's deep eyes flashed with solemnity: "This is precisely what I've been worried about. Our Spirit Hall has a unique structure. The Papal Palace oversees public affairs and the vast majority of Soul Masters, while the Hall of Worship remains hidden behind the scenes, possessing even greater strength."
"How will the Heavenly Curtain define us?"
"Will they consider us as a single Spirit Hall, or will they evaluate the Papal Palace and the Hall of Worship separately? This will directly affect our ranking and the rewards we might receive."
Lion Douluo said in a deep voice, "If we are evaluated separately, our Hall of Worship, with just the seven of us, is strong enough to rival most forces on the continent, and our ranking will undoubtedly be extremely high, with generous rewards."
"But on the Papal Palace side, while Bibi Dong is strong, Chrysanthemum and Ghost are decent, the strength of the other elders varies… our ranking might be affected."
Light Feather Douluo played with the Light Feather Divine Bow in his hand, chuckling lightly, "So what if we're separated? So what if we're combined? With the foundation of our Spirit Hall, are we afraid of not making the list or not getting good rewards?"
"The key is this power of destiny…"
"Great High Priest, you are so knowledgeable, do you know what this concept of destiny is? What practical impact does it have on our cultivation and the survival of our forces?"
All eyes were focused on Qian Daoliu.
This Great High Priest, who served the Angel God, was one of the closest beings on the continent to the divine and possessed the most extensive knowledge.
Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The concept of fortune is profound and mysterious."
"It's mentioned briefly in the incomplete texts of the Spirit Hall. It's not physical energy, but more like a kind of unseen 'force.'"
"Those with flourishing fortune tend to have smoother lives, turning misfortune into good fortune, and constantly encountering opportunities. It can even influence the talent and character of their disciples."
"Conversely, those with declining fortune suffer many calamities, achieving little despite great effort, and their lineage is easily broken."
"This time, the Heavenly Curtain directly rewards them with a boost to fortune, meaning that the Elephant Armor Sect will have a greater advantage in future sect development, disciple growth, and crisis management than before. This is a fundamental and long-term improvement."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the various elders: "As for whether the Spirit Hall can rank among the top three, the key lies in whether the Soul Beast race is included in the evaluation."
"If the Soul Beast race is considered a force, with the Silver Dragon King at its head and ferocious beasts like Di Tian as its support, its strength is absolutely terrifying. It will definitely have a place in the top three."
"Beidou Academy... is unfathomable. It's no surprise they're ranked first. My Spirit Hall should strive for a top-three finish."
Seagod Island, in front of the Seagod Temple.
Poseidon, in a stunning red dress, was both beautiful and majestic!
She stood shoulder to shoulder with Tang Chen, whose aura was powerful but whose brows carried a hint of vicissitude and confusion, gazing at the sky.
"Elephant Armor Sect...tenth."
Poseidon said softly, "This ranking is fair. Its defensive characteristics are distinctive, and its core strength is decent, but it lacks true peak combat power."
"Ranking last in the top ten is reasonable."
Tang Chen nodded: "The reward is the key. Accelerated cultivation, enhanced luck, is the Heavenly Curtain going to foster a group of rapidly growing forces to cope with the upcoming great war?"
Poseidon looked at Tang Chen, her beautiful eyes filled with concern: "Chen, you just said you wanted to go back to Haotian Sect?"
A complicated look flashed in Tang Chen's eyes: "Yes, I've been away for too long, and Haotian Sect...seems to have encountered a big problem."
"Judging from the previous rankings, very few Haotian Sect disciples made the list, and their ranking is far worse than before. The title of the number one sect in the world is probably long gone."
"As the previous sect leader, I have a responsibility to go back and find out what happened. But..."
He looked at Poseidon, somewhat hesitant.
He had just reunited with his beloved, and now they had to part again.
Poseidon grasped his hand understandingly and said softly, "Go. The Clear Sky Sect is your root and your responsibility. Only by understanding the situation and settling your mind can you be at ease."
"I'll take care of Seagod Island; you don't need to worry."
"Just be careful on this trip. Your injuries haven't healed, your strength hasn't returned, and the situation within the Clear Sky Sect is unclear..."
Tang Chen felt the warmth and strength emanating from her hand, his heart reassured, and he nodded emphatically, "I understand. I will return as soon as possible."
Poseidon continued, "As for this power ranking, with the foundation of Seagod Island—the Seagod's legacy, the Seven Sacred Pillars as guardians, and the protection of Lord Seagod—our overall strength should not be weak."
"Whether we can enter the top three, as you said, depends on how the Soul Beast Clan and the Beidou Academy evaluate us."
"However, regardless of the ranking, Seagod Island's duty to protect the heart of the continent's ocean will not change."
(End of Chapter)