Chapter 1 The Raccoon Who Picks Up Trash, The Sky is Coming.
Douluo Continent, Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.
Beside a pile of garbage near the gate of Tiandou City, a long-legged, gray-haired figure, completely out of place in the environment, was carefully turning over a trash can.
A pair of clear, curious orange-gold eyes darted around, staring intently into the bucket.
Behind Little Gray, a pink rabbit-like sprite with big, fluffy ears and a big, wagging tail was clinging tightly to her shoulder.
The pink elf's eyes narrowed into two curved lines resembling greater than and less than signs, and its little arms and legs were taut, clearly indicating that it had used all its strength.
She kept making soft, sweet noises like "Mimi..."
The look of utter disappointment on his face was as if he wanted to drag the little gray-haired boy who had been rummaging through the trash can in public into a crack in the ground and hide him, afraid that others would see him and he would lose face.
Passersby stopped and pointed at the little gray-haired boy from a distance, each of them putting on a righteous and indignant look, as if they were standing on the moral high ground.
"How come there are still people picking up unwanted trash these days?"
"Huh~ She's so pretty and charming, how could she do such a disgusting and vile thing? Is she some kind of sleazy woman?"
"Hey, I recognize this little gray-haired guy! He's always wandering around the city, rummaging through trash cans!"
"I even saw her in Sunset Forest, actually gnawing on the spirit rings that had formed after a spirit beast died!"
"That's not all! A few days ago I saw her climb onto someone's roof, doing backflips and yelling, saying something like, 'I am the Star Hunting God, bring me my wheelchair!'"
"This person must be a lunatic! She shaved my perfectly good cat into a bald patch!"
"That's right! Last time I was carrying the box home, this madwoman suddenly jumped out and blocked my way, challenging me to a fight, saying that if she won, the treasure chest in my hand would be hers! Who wants to compete with her!"
Upon hearing that Little Gray Hair was a crazy and thieving person, passersby immediately avoided him like the plague, taking three steps back for fear of getting into trouble.
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"Boss Dai! It's...it's that stinky garbage collector again! Hah...what a small world, how annoying!"
Just then, a group of people walked in through the city gate.
The short, chubby, red-haired boy in the group saw the little gray-haired boy and immediately became so angry that he glared and growled through gritted teeth.
This person is none other than Ma Hongjun, one of the Shrek Seven Devils. His greatest hobby is sneaking off to brothels to relieve his lustful desires.
A few days ago, he bumped into Little Gray Hair by chance. Her face, which combined a mature and domineering aura with an adorable charm, instantly aroused his lust.
Blinded by lust, Ma Hongjun immediately wanted to step forward and do something indecent to this beautiful girl.
As expected, he was beaten up by the little gray-haired boy, leaving him bruised, swollen, and in a sorry state.
Even their money was stolen!
"Fatty? You know this trash collector?"
"But seriously, this girl is really beautiful. And that little pink fur ball next to her is quite interesting. Could it be a separated beast spirit like the Grandmaster's?"
Oscar curiously approached, his almond-shaped eyes wide open, staring at the little gray-haired boy with a lewd expression.
"Hmph! I'm a genuine four-ring Soul Master now! Little beauty, just you wait and see!"
Ma Hongjun snorted coldly and retorted harshly.
As for the embarrassing incident where he was beaten up by a beautiful girl with a baseball bat after having a crush on her, he would never dare to mention it.
After all, this was completely different from when he went to a brothel and was kicked out, and then trampled on and humiliated by those spoiled young men.
"Ugh...you guys are full of filthy thoughts, you're absolutely disgusting."
Ning Rongrong frowned slightly, and with just a disdainful glance at Ma Hongjun and Oscar, she could guess their little schemes perfectly.
"Mm...Mmm…"
Little Gray Fur sullenly closed the trash can lid, and Mimi immediately floated to her side.
With its two fluffy little hands on its hips, it chattered angrily at her, looking just like a little elder scolding a junior.
The little gray-haired boy scratched the back of his head, blinking his eyes in a blank expression.
"Mimi, why are you stuttering again?"
That's right, this girl with gray hair and strange behavior is Xing, the protagonist from the Starry Sky Railway.
After finishing her adventure in Onphalos, she opened her eyes to find herself inexplicably transported to this strange world.
Little Grey had long suspected that his current predicament was exactly the same as Little March's situation in Onfaros.
March 7th arrived at Onfaros ahead of schedule, and I, too, have probably arrived at the next stop of the Star Train ahead of schedule.
The difference is that the foolish March 7th stayed in Onphalus for ninety-four days before belatedly realizing that he had become a ghost.
As for Little Gray Hair, she knew her position perfectly well from the first day and only needed to patiently wait for Uncle Yang and the others to arrive and join her.
With nothing else to do, Little Gray Fur wandered around and figured out the location of all the trash cans in Tiandou City.
Little Gray Fur looked up at the cloudless sky, wondering when his friends would appear.
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light streaked across the sky without warning.
The golden light expanded rapidly, transforming in an instant into a massive, sky-covering canopy.
Above the sky, lines of powerful, golden characters slowly emerged.
[Top Ten Young Geniuses of Douluo Continent - Heavenly Ranking!]
[The Soul Master Competition is approaching; all Soul Masters aged 25 and under are eligible to participate!]
[Ranking Rules: The younger the age, the stronger the combat power and talent, the higher the ranking!]
[Those who make the list will receive generous rewards!]
"What...what is this?"
The little gray-haired boy raised his head, his innocent and adorable eyes filled with confusion, and his small face was etched with bewilderment.
"Mm...Mmm…"
Mimi also tilted her head back, looked at the sky above, and let out a questioning cry.
The golden light emanating from the sky was so tangible that it dyed the entire sky a dazzling gold.
The text on it was so clear that every living being in every corner of the Douluo Continent could see it.
At the same time, an ancient and distant voice, seemingly from beyond the heavens, resounded throughout every inch of the Douluo Continent.
"A list of the top ten young geniuses in Douluo Continent, with rewards to be won?"
The entire continent was in an uproar.
It should be noted that this is just the beginning of the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies.
Those emerging young talents are a topic of conversation among the people.
Some people strongly recommend Shui Bing'er, the ice beauty from Tianshui Academy, praising her unparalleled beauty, exceptional intelligence, and top-notch strength!
Some people admire Feng Xiaotian of Shenfeng Academy, who is born with full soul power, praising his self-created soul skills and his extraordinary talent and promising future.
Countless people highly praise the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall, believing them to be the best among the younger generation.
Opinions vary, and no consensus can be reached.
Ultimately, it's because ordinary people's understanding of Soul Masters is far too one-sided, and they can only speculate based on fragments of information.
Everyone looked up at the golden sky, their hearts filled with awe. Such a magnificent sight was undoubtedly a miracle!
The people knelt down and worshipped, while also hoping that the genius they supported would be on the list.
"Genius Ranking? Heh, our Shrek Academy only admits one in a million little monsters!"
Now, all of them except Xiao Wu have broken through the level 40 mark and advanced to the Soul Master level!
To possess such combat power at such a young age, this ranking is undoubtedly Shrek Academy's exclusive opening show! Hahaha…"
Flander pushed up his glasses, his long, narrow face beaming with a triumphant smirk, his pride practically overflowing.
Yu Xiaogang also looked up at the sky, but his gaze involuntarily fell on his direct disciple Tang San, his eyes filled with expectation.
The Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall was indeed exceptionally talented and powerful.
Even with her exceptional talent, Hu Liena, a genius with innate full soul power who was taken in as a personal disciple by Bibi Dong, was still a year older than Tang San when she advanced to Soul Master.
It also lacks Tang San's proud four-ring, ten-thousand-year soul ring and incomparably powerful external soul bone.
Yu Xiaogang's lips curled slightly upward, and he straightened his back, which had been hunched over for so long, his heart filled with unwavering certainty:
The top spot on this list belongs to my disciple Tang San!
By then, even if Tang San doesn't participate in the Soul Master Competition, it will be enough to prove to the world that Yu Xiaogang's Martial Soul theory is not just empty talk!
He's not a useless person either!!
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Fengzhi stared solemnly at the sky, then turned to look at the Sword Douluo beside him who had tried to attack the sky in vain, and asked in a deep voice:
"Uncle Jian, how is it?"
Sword Douluo slowly shook his head, his brows furrowed with seriousness:
"This sky is mysterious and unpredictable, far beyond the comprehension of ordinary people like us. Even with my full-force attack, I couldn't even stir up a ripple."
"Such a tremendous commotion must mean that it's not just our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School that's testing us."
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly, then changed the subject, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"Since the sky curtain is still hanging in the sky perfectly intact, I'm afraid even those old monsters in the Spirit Hall are helpless against it."
He paused, his tone filled with pride:
"Rongrong's martial soul has already evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and she must have obtained her fourth spirit ring by now. With Rongrong's talent, she is sure to have a place on this genius list!"
Spirit Hall, Pope's Palace!
Bibi Dong stood proudly in the center of the hall, holding a scepter, her gaze coldly fixed on the sky, before slowly sweeping over the Golden Generation members standing below.
When her gaze fell on Hu Liena, her icy expression finally softened, and a hint of expectation flashed across her face.
However, she quickly frowned again, pondering to herself:
Twenty-five years old and under... that bastard from the angel family...
The Hall of Spirits, the Hall of Offerings.
Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, beneath the enormous and majestic angel statue. Dressed in pure white, he exuded an aura of grandeur and authority.
He gazed at the sky, his words resounding:
"Xiaoxue is twenty-four years old this year, and she is only one step away from breaking through the Soul Emperor realm and advancing to the Soul Saint realm. Who else could be number one on this list besides her?"
Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan.
Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen's maniacal laughter resounded through the heavens, causing the entire sect to tremble slightly.
"Hahaha! The Genius Ranking! The twin stars of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will definitely be on the list and shine brightly!! Waaaaaah..."
(End of chapter)