Chapter 5 The rankings were announced, shockimg across the mainlan.
Flander pushed up his glasses, his small eyes gleaming, and rubbed his hands together, whispering to Yu Xiaogang and Zhao Wuji beside him, "Xiaogang, Wuji, look at this...this is a huge opportunity!"
"These little monsters from our academy might actually make it up a few times, and the rewards they get, hehe..."
He seemed to already see Shrek Academy's reputation soaring, and sponsorships pouring in.
Zhao Wuji said in a deep voice, "I think Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer will definitely do it, that thing is incredibly powerful!"
He had personally experienced Tang Hao's domineering strength and had a deep impression of the Clear Sky Hammer.
Yu Xiaogang frowned, his gaze never leaving the light screen in the sky. He said in a deep voice, "This light screen... I can't see through it. The reason for its appearance and the essence of its power are beyond anything I know from any ancient texts."
"But I'm certain that the level behind it is far beyond our imagination."
He looked at Tang San, who was talking with his companions not far away, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, but more so pride and anticipation.
He patted his chest and said confidently to Flander and Zhao Wuji, "However, I have confidence in Xiao San and the others, especially Xiao San's twin martial souls. The Clear Sky Hammer is undoubtedly the number one weapon martial soul in the world. He has a great chance of breaking into the top three of the martial soul ranking!"
Flander and Zhao Wuji nodded heavily upon hearing this.
They had always trusted Yu Xiaogang's judgment.
Moreover, they had witnessed and felt Tang San's talent and strength firsthand.
In the entire Douluo Continent, those who could achieve such success at such a young age and possess such a top-tier martial soul were probably extremely rare.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
For three days, the entire Douluo Continent seemed to be paused.
Whether in the imperial court, the sacred grounds of sects, or the bustling streets, the gazes of every Soul Master were involuntarily focused on the unchanging golden canopy above.
An indescribable tension and anticipation permeated the air.
People held their breath, awaiting the announcement of the Martial Soul Ranking.
They wanted to see just how many incredibly powerful Martial Souls were still hidden in this world, and which lucky ones would receive the blessings of Heaven.
Finally, under the watchful eyes of countless people, the canopy, silent for three days, changed once more!
A buzzing sound, seemingly from the ancient primordial era, resonated deep within the souls of every living being.
Immediately afterward, at the very bottom of the canopy, dazzling golden light began to rapidly converge and surge.
The light grew ever brighter, finally condensing into a line of ancient and majestic characters.
At the same time, the majestic voice of Heaven resounded once more in the minds of all beings:
[Martial Soul Ranking, 20th Place: Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex]
[Holder: Yu Yuanzhen (Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan)]
[Rating: Top-tier offensive beast martial soul, possessing powerful lightning attributes, combining offense and defense, with overwhelming dragon might.]
[Reward: Soul Power level increased by one level, all soul rings' age increased by five hundred years]
"What!"
The moment this ranking and reward were announced, the entire continent fell into a deathly silence.
Then, an earth-shattering uproar erupted!
Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex!
The inherited martial soul of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan, one of the three upper sects, a recognized top-tier beast martial soul, a synonym for power and dominance!
It was only ranked 20th?!
This is simply unbelievable!
And what's even more enviable is the reward.
A direct increase of one level of Soul Power!
An increase of five hundred years in the age of all Soul Rings!
For most Soul Masters, each level of Soul Power increase after becoming a Title Douluo is incredibly difficult, requiring years or even decades of arduous training and fortuitous encounters.
The increase in Soul Ring age is even more rare and precious, directly enhancing the power of Soul Skills and one's own foundation!
This Heavenly Dao reward is nothing short of a miracle!
At the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's headquarters, Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen was discussing family affairs with his younger brother, Yu Luomian, when the Heavenly Dao's voice rang out and golden characters appeared.
He was struck dumb, abruptly standing up, his face filled with disbelief.
"Twenty...twentieth place? My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul is only ranked twentieth?"
He muttered to himself, unable to accept the result.
He had expected that even if he couldn't be in the top five, the top ten would be a sure thing, but reality had dealt him a heavy blow.
However, before he could recover from the shock of the rankings—whoosh!
A thick, dazzling pillar of light, composed entirely of golden energy, seemed to defy the limitations of time and space.
It suddenly descended from the sky, precisely enveloping Yu Yuanzhen's body!
"Big Brother!"
Yu Luomian exclaimed, instinctively trying to step forward.
But the immense pressure contained within the golden light forced him to retreat repeatedly, his eyes filled with shock and a hint of undisguised envy.
Within the golden light, Yu Yuanzhen felt a warm and vast energy surge wildly into his body.
Instantly, it filled his level 95 peak soul power barrier, and with an unstoppable force, it shattered it!
Level 96!
And this power was far from over, continuing to propel his soul power upwards.
Although he failed to break through the level again, he completely solidified his level 96 realm, even taking a significant step towards the threshold of level 97!
At the same time, he felt his nine soul rings uncontrollably emerge on their own.
Two yellow, two purple, and five black.
Immediately afterward, the golden energy, like a top-tier forging hammer, began to refine each of his spirit rings.
The light of the spirit rings visibly deepened and solidified, their age-related aura rising steadily!
Ultimately, his spirit ring configuration became: one yellow, three purple, and five black!
Although he failed to produce a red 100,000-year spirit ring, the overall age of all his spirit rings increased by 500 years, causing his first two spirit rings to surpass the 1,000-year limit!
The resulting overall improvement was immense!
Boom!
A far more powerful aura than before erupted from Yu Yuanzhen's body.
The pressure of a level 96 Super Douluo, mixed with the dragon's might of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, instantly swept across the entire clan's territory.
This caused all the clan members to turn their heads in shock, kneeling down towards the direction of the sect's main hall.
"Congratulations on your great improvement, Brother!"
Yu Luomian suppressed the bitterness in his heart and hurriedly stepped forward to congratulate him, his tone filled with envy. "A blessing from Heaven, truly wondrous and unparalleled!"
However, Yu Yuanzhen's face showed little joy; instead, his brows were furrowed, and his expression was extremely solemn.
While the improvement in strength was certainly gratifying, the information revealed behind this ranking made his heart pound.
"Twentieth place… only twenty…"
His voice was low and somber. "Luomian, it seems we have all underestimated the heroes of the world, underestimated the crocodiles lurking in the deep waters of this continent."
"Send the order down: all disciples of the family, from this day forward, must cultivate with all their might and strengthen their defenses! The continent is likely about to change!"
He had to immediately go into seclusion to thoroughly stabilize this sudden increase in power and digest this unsettling news.
(End of Chapter)