However, she immediately felt relieved.
"No matter what, my two Spirits are definitely in the top ten, so I should be able to receive substantial rewards."
"What's more, the ranking is based on Spirit quality, and my twin spirits might get a bonus, so there's a chance I could even make it into the top five."
"Most importantly, this is just the first ranking list; other lists will be activated later."
"With my strength and Spirit Hall's foundation, no matter what kind of list it is, my ranking won't be low, and I'll receive considerable rewards then."
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Bibi Dong's eternally cold, iceberg-like face.
"I hope these rewards can help me break through to the God Realm."
Although she had already received the Rakshasa God's inheritance,
achieving godhood still carried great risks.
Even she wasn't completely confident at this moment and still needed to prepare further.
The appearance of the Heavenly Ranking now offered her this opportunity.
However, very quickly, her expression turned cold again, and she murmured,
"What needs to be done after the list is announced is to consolidate power and deal with those on the list who haven't joined the major forces."
"Either submit to Spirit Hall, or die."
Seemingly thinking of something suddenly, Bibi Dong gazed intently at her side and said faintly,
"Your Tian Gang Sword Spirit is also very strong in quality; you should have a chance to enter the top ten. What kind of reward do you hope to receive?"
A moment later, a cold voice came from the darkness.
"Your subordinate craves strength, is obsessed with the way of the sword, and hopes to receive rewards related to sword arts."
"Mm, the matter I just mentioned, I'll leave it to you." Bibi Dong nodded without speaking further, waving her hand to signal the person in the darkness to withdraw.
"Your subordinate obeys!"
A moment later, Bibi Dong murmured to herself,
"Sword arts, huh?"
Tiangang Douluo is a level ninety-seven Titled Douluo, extremely powerful, no weaker than Chen Xin, who also possesses a sword-type Spirit.
Five years ago, Tiangang was promoted to Shadow Department Elder, overseeing Spirit Hall's assassination division.
Due to his formidable strength and unwavering loyalty to Spirit Hall, he quickly became her trusted confidant.
...
At the same time.
Heaven Dou Empire.
Crown Prince's bedchamber.
Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue), leaning by the window, stared blankly at the slowly unfolding ranking list.
"With his help, my Spirit has evolved; it should be able to rank in the top three..."
"I just don't know what rewards I'll receive..."
...
Clear Sky Sect.
Patriarch Tang Xiao and several Elders trembled with excitement as they looked at the ranking list in the sky.
"Heaven bless my Clear Sky Sect, heaven bless my Clear Sky Sect!"
"The Heavenly Ranking has appeared; this is precisely the opportunity for my Clear Sky Sect to rise!"
"That's right, with the quality of the Clear Sky Hammer, it will surely rank in the top three, or even first on the list!"
"The Clear Sky Hammer's strongest combat power and greatest potential are within the Sect; when benefits are gained, the overall strength of my Clear Sky Sect will surely increase significantly!"
"This is just the beginning; more lists will be activated in the future. When the Clear Sky Sect's strength improves, we won't have to fear Spirit Hall anymore!"
"The Clear Sky Sect is about to re-emerge!"
The people of Clear Sky Sect were ecstatic beyond words.
They had been dormant for over a decade.
As the number one Sect in the world, to fall to such a state, everyone in the Sect felt aggrieved, longing and hoping for the Sect to re-emerge.
Originally, no one knew how many more years it would take.
Now, it seems it might be soon.
Tang Xiao looked at the golden ranking list in the sky, a strange light flickering in his eyes.
"Brother Hao, where are you now? Are you doing well?"
"When the Sect rises again, I will find a way to let you re-enter the Sect..."
"Back then, the Clear Sky Sect wronged you."
These words were Tang Xiao's inner whispers.
He dared not speak them aloud.
Because many in the Clear Sky Sect had grievances against Tang Hao.
They believed that the Clear Sky Sect's current predicament was entirely Tang Hao's fault.
To this, Tang Xiao could only shake his head helplessly.
He naturally understood.
Spirit Hall was ambitious and would sooner or later target the Upper Three Sects.
Tang Hao's matter was merely a fuse.
Furthermore, the forced closure of the Sect now was not necessarily a bad thing; at least over these years, it had allowed for a period of recuperation.
If Spirit Hall were to make trouble for other Sects, they might not be so lucky.
Thinking of this, a gloomy expression couldn't help but appear on Tang Xiao's face.
"I hope this heaven-sent phenomenon can change the current situation..."
...
Shrek Academy.
Flender and Yu Xiaogang stood on the balcony, staring blankly at the golden ranking list slowly unfolding in the sky.
"Xiaogang, with the Heavenly Ranking descending, you'll definitely make the list!" Flender said with a smile.
"Flender, stop mocking me. I'm just a mutated Spirit, how could I make the list?" Yu Xiaogang glared at Flender.
"Hahaha, even if it's a Spirit that mutated in a bad direction, your Luo San Pao comes from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit; its quality won't be bad. Who knows, you might actually make the list."
Flender laughed loudly.
Yu Xiaogang shook his head, saying nothing more.
Such a thing was clearly nonsense, and he didn't know why Flender would mock him.
"Don't worry, this is just the first list. Even if you don't make it this time, there's still a chance."
"If there's a Spirit Theory list later, you'll definitely be first, and the rewards given then might be able to solve your problems."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was stunned, and couldn't help but feel a little anticipation.
...
Just as Spirit Masters across the continent were filled with anticipation and discussing wildly, the golden scroll in the sky slowly unfurled.
What came into view were three bold, powerful ink-colored characters—Martial Soul Ranking.
Then, at the very bottom of the scroll, lines of text began to appear.
["Martial Soul Ranking, 200th Place — Jade-Eyed Three-Eyed Snake Spirit, rewards holder with a 3000-year Spirit Pill, capable of increasing any spirit ring's age limit to 3000 years, ignoring theoretical spirit ring limits."]
At this instant, whether it was the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, or Spirit Hall, all Spirit Masters became agitated.
"Hiss! That's terrifying! Even the last place on the list can receive such a reward!"
"That's insane! A 3000-year Spirit Pill? Enhancing any spirit ring? Ignoring theoretical limits?!"
"This is too abnormal. Doesn't this mean that even the first spirit ring can reach 3000 years?"
"How much strength would that increase? That guy with the Jade-Eyed Three-Eyed Snake is rich!"
"Hiss, this is just the last place on the list; who knows what terrifying rewards those at the top of the list will receive!"
...
When the list was announced.
Near Spirit Hall City.
Under the night sky, in a dark corner.
A graceful woman, dressed in black night clothes and wearing a black metal mask, slowly spread her palm.
In her hand, a purple, perfectly round pill lay quietly, emitting an alluring aura.
"Is this the 3000-year Spirit Pill?"
"Hehe, my strength should increase quite a bit, and I'll be able to serve my master even better."
"On this list, many of us from Shura Hall should make it, right?"
Chapter 4: Shura Hall, Qian Renxue?
The list was announced one by one.
Soon, it reached the hundredth place.
["Martial Soul Ranking, 100th Place — Great Strength Demonic Ape, rewards holder with a 5000-year Spirit Pill, and a Yellow-tier Low-grade Spirit Ability, Great Strength Mountain Splitting Palm."]
Looking at the information for the hundredth place on the list, everyone gasped.
"Hiss! A 5000-year Spirit Pill?!"
"And a Yellow-tier Low-grade Spirit Ability?"
"What exactly is the power of a Yellow-tier Low-grade Spirit Ability?"
Spirit Abilities on the Douluo Continent were not graded, so everyone had little concept of a Yellow-tier Low-grade Spirit Ability.
The Heavenly Ranking seemed to be able to sense everyone's desires.
Just as everyone was puzzled, explanatory text appeared on the sky screen.
["Spirit Ability grades from high to low are: God-tier, Heaven-tier, Earth-tier, Profound-tier, Yellow-tier."]
["Common Spirit Abilities on the continent are all ungraded; a Yellow-tier Low-grade Spirit Ability is more powerful than ninety-nine percent of Spirit Abilities on the continent."]
Looking at this explanation, everyone was dumbfounded, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground in shock.
"Is a Yellow-tier Low-grade Spirit Ability that terrifying?"
"Then if it's Heaven-tier or God-tier, wouldn't that be defying the heavens?"
Amidst everyone's exclamations of surprise, the list continued to be announced.
Before long, it reached the top fifty.
["Martial Soul Ranking, 50th Place — Golden Mammoth, rewards holder with a 10000-year Spirit Pill, and a Profound-tier Low-grade Spirit Ability, Mountain Stomp."]
Seeing the fiftieth place, everyone was already too shocked to speak.
A direct reward of a ten-thousand-year Spirit Pill!
And a Profound-tier Low-grade Spirit Ability!
This strength would directly increase by a large margin!
"Hiss! I really envy those guys on the list!"