"That's right! The strong ones became even stronger!"
"No way! I also need to cultivate diligently! I'll strive to secure a spot on the next ranking list when it's announced!"
"Holy crap! I need to go all out! The rewards are so generous! It would be a huge loss if I don't make it onto the list!"
The ranking list continued to be announced.
"Martial Soul Ranking, 33rd Place – Vermillion Gold Lion. Reward to the holder: 10,000-year Spirit Pill, Heaven-Rank High-grade Spirit Ability: Crimson Flame Burning Mountains and Seas."
"Martial Soul Ranking, 32nd Place – Six-Winged Demonic Tiger. Reward to the holder: 10,000-year Spirit Pill, Heaven-Rank High-grade Spirit Ability: Tiger Roar Shakes the World."
"Martial Soul Ranking, 31st Place – Four-Eyed Owl. Reward to the holder: 10,000-year Spirit Pill, Heaven-Rank Top-grade Spirit Ability: Eye of True Sight."
"…"
The rankings appeared one by one.
Shrek Academy.
"Xiaogang! I'm on the list, Xiaogang! 31st place! I'm ranked thirty-first! Hahahaha! I never thought I, Flender, could rank so high!"
Flender excitedly gripped Yu Xiaogang's shoulders, his voice trembling.
"Quick, quick, quick! Let's see what the rewards are!" Yu Xiaogang exclaimed, astonished.
Although he was surprised why Flender's Spirit could rank so high, he didn't have time to think too much about it at the moment.
Soon, Flender calmed down.
As he concentrated, his palm began to glow faintly.
Then, a round pill, the size of a thumb, with a black glow, lay quietly on his left hand.
Next, a black scroll slowly appeared on his right hand, with four large characters floating above it – Eye of True Sight.
"How do you use this thing?" Yu Xiaogang asked curiously.
Flender concentrated slightly, and soon a message was transmitted to him from the ethereal, directly entering his mind.
After steadying himself, Flender said, "The Spirit Pill can be directly consumed, and for the Spirit Ability, just place it on your forehead and you can directly comprehend it!"
"Try it, try it quickly!" Yu Xiaogang urged.
"Mhm, I'll try it!" Flender nodded vigorously, then swallowed the Spirit Pill.
Then, Flender's spirit ring automatically activated.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black.
A moment later, the Spirit Pill took effect.
A mysterious energy appeared within Flender's body.
He clearly felt that he could control his spirit ring to advance.
He didn't hesitate, gathering that mysterious power onto his fourth spirit ring.
Then, with a bang, terrifying energy fluctuations spread out, and Yu Xiaogang was directly thrown to the ground, his chest feeling stuffy, almost spitting out a mouthful of old blood.
"Xiaogang, what's wrong?!" Flender exclaimed in shock, quickly closing his spirit ring and running over to help Yu Xiaogang up.
"It's nothing, try activating your spirit ring again!" Yu Xiaogang quickly got up from the ground and said swiftly.
"Okay!" Flender's expression became serious, and he activated his spirit ring again.
This time, his spirit ring changed.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black!
His fourth spirit ring directly advanced to a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, changing from purple to black!
Seeing this, both Yu Xiaogang and Flender gasped, their faces filled with disbelief.
"A miracle, it's a miracle!" Yu Xiaogang even showed a look of madness.
He had researched Spirits his entire life and had never encountered such a thing!
"Unbelievable, it's too unbelievable. What exactly is that ranking list?! Was it created by the God of Creation?"
After a long pause, Yu Xiaogang calmed down and quickly said, "Quickly look at the Eye of True Sight!"
Flender nodded and immediately placed the Spirit Ability scroll on his forehead.
Then, he felt a cold sensation on his forehead, and a mysterious power instantly flowed through his limbs and bones.
Following that, a lot of information quickly poured into his mind.
This information was about how to use the Eye of True Sight.
In an instant, Flender comprehended the Eye of True Sight, and a smile appeared on his face.
"How effective is it?" Yu Xiaogang quickly asked.
"This is an extra, additional Spirit Ability, and it doesn't affect the use of other existing Spirit Abilities!"
"The effect is very strong! After using it, my perception directly doubles! Speed, strength, and defense increase by fifty percent! The effect can stack with other Spirit Abilities! It lasts for half an hour!"
"Hiss—"
Yu Xiaogang was too shocked to speak.
This Spirit Ability was simply heaven-defying!
The terrifying amplification was one thing!
It actually lasted for half an hour!
Half an hour was not much different from having no time limit!
While shocked, a hint of loneliness also flashed in Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
The ranking list had been announced this far, and his name was still not on it.
He was clearly not on the list.
Flender didn't notice the loneliness in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, thinking that the other party was simply happy for him.
As if remembering something, Flender said with concentration, "Just now, I seemed to have seen Wuji's Spirit, ranked thirty-sixth, receiving a ten-thousand-year Spirit Pill and a Heaven-Rank High-grade Spirit Ability!"
"Wuji also made it onto the list? Good! That's really good! Hahahaha!" Yu Xiaogang laughed heartily, and at the same time, the loneliness in his eyes deepened.
...
Heaven Dou Empire.
Emperor Xue Ye looked at the ranking list, his face flushed with excitement.
"Come here!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
"Send people to acquire Spirit Pills and Spirit Abilities, at all costs, to enhance the power of the imperial family!"
"Yes!"
At this moment, Xue Qinghe walked out and shook his head, advising, "Father, there's no need to rush. It's not too late to go after the entire list has been announced."
Emperor Xue Ye paused, then nodded, "Qinghe is right, let's wait until the entire list is announced."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Qinghe, I'll leave this matter to you. I grant you the authority to mobilize all resources of the imperial family!"
"Qinghe accepts the command." Xue Qinghe said with a smile.
At the same time, she was secretly delighted.
With such generous rewards from the Heaven Ranking, her plan might be completed ahead of schedule.
By then, the entire Heaven Dou Empire would be hers for the taking.
Xue Qinghe looked up at the sky and murmured in her heart.
"By then, I can also return to Shura Hall, return to his side…"
The golden light of the sky illuminated, dispelling the darkness and reaching every corner of the continent.
The ranking list continued to be announced.
"Martial Soul Ranking, 30th Place – Fire Dragon. Reward to the holder: 10,000-year Spirit Pill, Heaven-Rank Top-grade Spirit Ability: Blazing Dragon Breath."
"Martial Soul Ranking, 29th Place – Black-Striped Ghost Leopard. Reward to the holder: 10,000-year Spirit Pill, Heaven-Rank Top-grade Spirit Ability: Demon Sealing Step."
"Martial Soul Ranking, 28th Place – Blood Fiend Demonic Bear. Reward to the holder: 10,000-year Spirit Pill, Heaven-Rank Top-grade Spirit Ability: Blood Fiend Berserk Slash."
"…"
Spirit Hall.
Looking at the ranking list, Bibi Dong frowned slightly.
"Twenty-ninth and twenty-eighth?"
The rankings of Ghost Leopard Douluo and Devil Bear Douluo were both lower than she had expected.
Of the rankings already announced, Spirit Hall accounted for quite a few, but their rankings were generally low, which somewhat surprised her.
"Why is this? Are there some unknown experts hidden on the continent?"
Bibi Dong frowned.
"Martial Soul Ranking, 23rd Place – Ghost. Reward to the holder: 10,000-year Spirit Pill, Heaven-Rank Spirit Ability: Ghost Spirit Underworld Dance Steps."
"Martial Soul Ranking, 22nd Place – Odd-Melon Silken Chrysanthemum. Reward to the holder: 10,000-year Spirit Pill, Heaven-Rank Top-grade Spirit Ability: A Leaf Blocks the Eye."
Seeing this, Bibi Dong's frown deepened.
Although Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's strengths were only average among Titled Douluo, the quality of their Spirits was undeniable.
She had originally thought that both Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo would be able to enter the top twenty, but she didn't expect them to be quite a bit lower than anticipated.
Comparing it to the previously seen rankings, Bibi Dong found that many of the Spirits ranked higher were ones she had no impression of whatsoever.
Spirit Hall had a deep understanding of Spirits; there was no type of Spirit in the world that Spirit Hall hadn't recorded.
Yu Xiaogang was able to become a Spirit theory Grandmaster because he had obtained a lot of information from her.
Without this information, without her unreserved guidance, Yu Xiaogang would be nothing.
At the thought of Yu Xiaogang, Bibi Dong's expression turned cold, and killing intent flashed in her eyes.
Initially, she still held some old affection for Yu Xiaogang.
However, three years ago, she accidentally encountered a young man wearing a black mask, who was incredibly strong.
A few casual words from the young man allowed her to resolve her inner turmoil, making her no longer dwell on the past, and she completely lost all thoughts of Yu Xiaogang.
"Hmph, once I find that rabbit, I will first make a move on the Heaven Dou Empire, and then I will destroy Shrek Academy along the way."
"Soon, news has already come from Ghost Douluo's side; there are clues. It won't be long before that cunning rabbit is caught."
"Yu Xiaogang, I will personally end you, you unfaithful man!"
Taking a deep breath, Bibi Dong calmed herself and continued to look up at the ranking list.
"Evil Fire Phoenix?"
"Evil Eyes White Tiger?"
"Sausage?"
"Those little brats Yu Xiaogang trained indeed have some skill, they actually made it into the top twenty."
Bibi Dong's expression grew even colder.
"Shrek must be eradicated, otherwise, the troubles will be endless."
The ranking list continued to be announced.
After entering the top twenty, everyone held their breath, their eyes unblinking, afraid of missing anything.
"Martial Soul Ranking, 16th Place – Nine-Heart Begonia. Reward to the holder: 30,000-year Spirit Pill, Earth-Rank High-grade Spirit Ability: Soul Chant."
"Martial Soul Ranking, 15th Place – Soul Breaking Spear. Reward to the holder: 30,000-year Spirit Pill, Earth-Rank High-grade Spirit Ability: Spear Breaks the Sky."