Everyone echoed this sentiment, their gazes towards Qian Renxue filled with fervent admiration.
Qian Renxue, however, was not as optimistic as they were.
Her clear golden eyes gazed into the distance at the Heavenly Dou army camp opposite, as if she could see the figure dressed in the divine armor of the sea god.
Tang San...
That man also attained godhood, and he possessed the combined lineage of the Sea God and the Asura God.
His strength was so great that even he felt a heavy pressure.
He'll probably be number one on this power ranking.
If he were to receive that celestial reward again, the outcome of this battle would...
Qian Renxue's heart sank.
Immediately, she remembered another figure.
The man in the blue robe, always with a faint smile, accompanied her through her loneliest years.
"My husband..."
She murmured softly.
"I wonder how his cultivation is progressing now."
She knew that her husband was very strong; his true form was an unprecedented soul beast that had existed for hundreds of thousands of years, and his strength was unfathomable.
But between gods and mortals, there is ultimately an insurmountable chasm.
He probably hasn't become a god yet, right?
However, with his strength, securing a place on the Douluo Continent rankings should not be a problem.
...
The Heavenly Dou Empire's main camp.
In stark contrast to the somber atmosphere of the Spirit Hall, this place was a sea of celebration.
"Third Brother is awesome!"
"Lord Poseidon is invincible!"
The Shrek Academy members surrounded Tang San in the center, their faces beaming with the joy of impending victory.
Yu Xiaogang stood to the side, his hands behind his back, his face showing an undisguised arrogance.
Looking at his disciple who was admired by everyone, he felt a great sense of satisfaction.
Tang San, the Sea God whom I, Yu Xiaogang, personally nurtured!
His achievements today are enough to prove how correct my theory is!
Once the Spirit Hall is destroyed, my name, Yu Xiaogang, along with my core theories of the Spirit, will resound throughout the entire continent and be forever remembered by future generations!
Just then, a strange phenomenon occurred in the sky.
What is that?
Ning Rongrong pointed to the sky and exclaimed in surprise.
Everyone looked up and was awestruck by the power of the Great Dao Golden List.
"A comprehensive assessment of Douluo's strength? And Heavenly Dao rewards?"
Ma Hongjun's eyes widened, his face filled with excitement.
Tang San looked up at the list of successful candidates, his heart pounding violently, and a deep look of astonishment appeared on his handsome face.
This power is on a level far above his!
"Third Brother, you're definitely number one on this list!"
Oscar exclaimed excitedly, "With your divine status, who can rival you?"
"That's right!" Dai Mubai nodded in agreement. "When the list of successful candidates is announced, Tang San's name will be at the top. Let's see how the Spirit Hall can put up a stubborn resistance! Once the morale of the army collapses, we will win this battle without even fighting!"
The Shrek Seven Devils were all discussing the matter, and they all believed that Tang San was a shoo-in for first place.
They even felt that they might have a chance to reach the bottom of the list and receive a share of divine favor.
...
Starry Sky Forest, deep within the Lake of Life.
"My lord, you're awake!"
Di Tian prostrated himself on the ground, his enormous dragon head bowed respectfully, his eyes filled with fanaticism.
A figure floated silently in front of him.
The woman wore a long silver dress that accentuated her breathtakingly perfect curves, and her long silver hair cascaded down to her ankles like a waterfall.
She had an exquisitely beautiful face, and her purple eyes were like the purest gemstones, containing a detached and noble air that seemed to see through everything in the world.
Gu Yuena.
Di Tian looked at the golden list in the sky and said in a deep voice, "How dare you presume to comment on the Lord's name on such a list? With the Lord's abilities, the top spot is nothing more than a piece of cake."
But another figure came to mind.
That terrifying being who, with just his aura, suppressed even a beast god with over 800,000 years of cultivation, to the point of being unable to lift his head.
Over the years, that being has remained entrenched on the shores of the Lake of Life, and even he dares not approach it easily.
I wonder if that person is still in the Star Dou Great Forest.
If he were willing to submit to his lord, it would be a great help.
Gu Yuena ignored Di Tian; her captivating purple eyes were fixed on the golden scroll in the sky.
Even with her limited knowledge, she couldn't fathom the origin of this prestigious list.
This stirred a strong sense of curiosity in her heart, which had been calm for millennia.
...
Jialing Pass, Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou Empire, Star Dou Great Forest...
In every corner of the Douluo Continent, countless living beings held their breath at this moment, staring intently at the sky.
Finally, the golden scroll that blotted out the sky underwent a new change.
A myriad of golden lights converged, and lines of new characters began to slowly emerge at the very end of the list.
Everyone's heart was in their throat.
The fifteenth place is about to be revealed!
Thousands of miles away from Jialing Pass lies the heartland of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Within the sect, countless disciples also gazed up at the golden list in the sky, their voices rising and falling, creating a cacophony of noise.
"What is the origin of this Great Dao Golden Ranking? How can it possess such divine power!"
"A ranking of the top fifteen strongest forces on the continent... I wonder if the Sect Master, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo will be on the list?"
"Of course! Sword Douluo has already reached level ninety-seven, making him the most outstanding power-attack type Douluo in the world. How could he not be on the list?"
Inside the council hall, Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, dressed in white, exuded a refined and scholarly air. He gazed at the golden list, his eyes gleaming as he pondered something.
Beside him, Bone Douluo Gu Rong curled his lip and said, "Old man, do you think this list is reliable? I have a bit of a feeling that it's a bit far-fetched."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood with his hands behind his back, his figure as straight as a sword, his gaze fixed on the golden list, without saying a word.
Ning Fengzhi gently waved his folding fan and said slowly, "Uncle Gu, this list has an extremely high aura and is by no means an ordinary thing. Its authenticity is beyond doubt."
He paused, then changed the subject.
"I was just thinking that Senior Tang Hao must have already emerged from seclusion. With his reputation as Haotian Douluo, plus the good fortune given by Xiao San, he must be able to occupy a high position on this list."
"Of course." Gu Rong nodded. "Tang Hao was a fierce man who could fight three against one and chase after the former Pope of the Spirit Hall back then. I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the list."
The focus of everyone's discussion was Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo, who was neither at the Haotian Sect nor at the Tiandou Camp.
Instead, it was in a very secluded underground chamber.
The secret room was dark, with only a few luminous pearls emitting a faint light.
On the central stone platform, a crystal-blue Blue Silver Grass swayed quietly, exuding a faint breath of life.
Tang Hao sat to the side, his tall and burly figure appearing somewhat forlorn.
He stared at the blue silver grass, his eyes filled with complex emotions, including guilt, longing, and a hint of barely perceptible restlessness.
"Ah Yin…"
Tang Hao reached out, wanting to touch the tender leaves, but stopped in mid-air.
(End of chapter)