Chapter 8 The Shock of the Continent.
The other elders, watching the Golden Crocodile Douluo's drastically changed aura, were filled with envy and shock. If the Golden Crocodile King, with such a powerful martial soul, was only ranked sixteenth, where would the Six-Winged Angel martial soul rank?
A shadow fell over their hearts.
Qian Daoliu, watching the excited Golden Crocodile Douluo, turned his gaze back to the sky. He silently thought, "Sixteen Golden Crocodile Kings... the competition on this list is far more brutal than I imagined. Xue'er..."
The entire continent was once again in an uproar because of these two rankings.
"Bone Dragon! It's Bone Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School! His martial soul is on the list, ranked seventeenth!"
"Golden Crocodile King! The second elder of the Spirit Hall's Hall of Worship! My god, his martial soul is only ranked sixteenth?"
"Insane! Absolutely insane! Bone Dragon's spatial abilities, Golden Crocodile King's absolute power—these are top-tier abilities! How could they be ranked so low?"
"Then how monstrous must the top fifteen martial souls be? Are they all god-level martial souls?"
"Clear Sky Hammer! Seven Kill Sword! These legendary martial souls must be at the top!"
"It seems the Douluo Continent is much deeper than we imagined!"
Various discussions, speculations, and expressions of shock rang out from every corner.
Each new ranking announced continuously pushed the boundaries of people's understanding of "top-tier martial souls."
At Shrek Academy, the atmosphere also became somewhat subtle.
Zhao Wuji scratched his head and said in a muffled voice, "Even legendary martial souls like the Bone Dragon and the Golden Crocodile King are ranked outside the top ten. Master, Xiao San's Clear Sky Hammer."
Flander also pushed up his glasses, his small eyes no longer showing the excitement he had before, but a bit more worry: "Xiao Gang, this situation... seems a bit off."
Yu Xiaogang's brows furrowed even more. He clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "I know that the martial souls of Bone Douluo and Senior Golden Crocodile King are recognized as top-tier."
"Their rankings are indeed beyond my expectations, but..."
He suddenly raised his head, his gaze fixed firmly on Tang San, "I have confidence in the Clear Sky Hammer! It is the number one weapon martial soul in the world, its attack power unparalleled! I believe it will definitely achieve a ranking worthy of its reputation!"
Tang San felt the trust and expectation in his teacher's eyes, and a surge of pride welled up within him.
He nodded emphatically, "Teacher, I will not let you down!" But deep down, the caution he had developed from his past life in the Tang Sect made him begin to ponder.
What other unknown and powerful forces were hidden on this continent?
Xiao Wu held Tang San's hand tightly and whispered, "Third Brother, no matter the ranking, you are the best."
Dai Mubai, Oscar, and others also offered encouragement, but the atmosphere was no longer as relaxed and optimistic as it had been initially.
They began to truly realize that the value of this martial soul ranking was far beyond their imagination.
The Heaven Dou Empire.
Qian Renxue stood with her hands behind her back, gazing at the sky, a sharp glint flashing deep within her gentle eyes.
"The Bone Dragon is seventeenth, the Golden Crocodile King is sixteenth—even these two veteran powerhouses' martial souls can only rank here..."
Her unease grew stronger. "Can my Angel martial soul truly secure a place in the top three? What about the Sea God martial soul, and those unknown ones?"
She sensed a massive storm brewing beneath the sky, capable of sweeping across the entire continent.
And she, she had to seize the greatest benefit and initiative for the Spirit Hall, and for herself, within this storm.
"Porcupinefish, Serpent Spear," she called softly.
"Your subordinates are here." Two figures silently appeared.
"Increase surveillance of the sky, and closely monitor the movements of the Star Luo Empire and other sects. I have a premonition that the real upheaval is about to begin."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
After a brief uproar, the entire Douluo Continent fell into a deeper silence and anticipation.
Everyone's hearts were in their throats, their eyes fixed on the sky.
They awaited the announcement of the fifteenth place.
A profound silence fell over the heavens and earth, as if even the wind had ceased its flow.
Countless gazes were fixed on the vast golden sky above, awaiting the unveiling of the next ranking.
The Bone Dragon was seventeenth, and the Golden Crocodile King was sixteenth.
These two rankings struck the hearts of every powerful individual like a hammer blow, casting an indescribable weight over their initial confidence and anticipation.
After a brief silence, the golden light above the sky surged once more like boiling water.
That familiar, soul-deep voice of the Heavenly Dao resounded solemnly once more:
[Martial Soul Ranking, Fifteenth Place: Seven Kill Sword]
[Owner: Chen Xin (Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School)]
[Rating: Top-tier offensive weapon martial soul, born from the killing intent of heaven and earth, unparalleled in sharpness, indestructible, hailed as the number one offensive weapon martial soul in the world.]
[Reward: Soul Power Level increased by one level, all Soul Ring Age increased by three thousand years, Talent Domain: Seven Kill Sword Domain]
"What?!"
"The Seven Kill Sword?! The number one offensive weapon spirit in the world is only ranked fifteenth?!"
"How is this possible! Sword Douluo Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword is a peerless sharpness that even the Spirit Hall fears!"
The entire Douluo Continent instantly erupted in chaos, with exclamations, doubts, and gasps rising and falling.
It was more intense and unbelievable than any previous ranking announcement!
The Seven Kill Sword!
That's the Seven Kill Sword!
The epitome of offensive power!
The pinnacle that all weapon spirit soul masters aspire to!
Although its overall strength might not match the Clear Sky Hammer, its offensive power far surpasses it.
In the hearts of countless soul masters, the Seven Kill Sword, even if not in the top five, should definitely be in the top ten.
But the reality is...fifteenth place!
This ranking was like a silent thunderclap. The words "Seven Kill Sword, 15th Place" exploded in the minds of all the Soul Masters who thought they understood the power structure of the continent, completely overturning their preconceived notions!
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
When the words "Seven Kill Sword, 15th Place" clearly appeared on the sky, Ning Fengzhi's gentle smile froze instantly, revealing his extreme inner turmoil.
The red light that had just appeared on Bone Douluo Gu Rong's face due to his increased strength vanished instantly, replaced by shock.
He abruptly turned to look at his old friend beside him, utterly bewildered.
The person in question, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, a peak expert who had dedicated his life to the sword, obsessed with it, and regarding the Seven Kill Sword as his lifelong pride and faith, now seemed to have turned into a stone statue.
His eyes, usually sharp enough to pierce the void, were now filled with astonishment.
"15th?"
Chen Xin murmured to himself, his voice almost inaudible.
He had pursued the ultimate swordsmanship his entire life, believing he had cultivated the Seven Kill Sword to an unprecedented level, its offensive power no less than any other weapon spirit in the world.
But this Heavenly Dao Ranking dealt him such a heavy blow.
Even the Seven Kill Sword was only ranked fifteenth?
Then what kind of monsters were the fourteen martial souls ahead of it?
(End of Chapter)