Chapter 1 The Heavenly Ranking Descends, All Eyes Are On!
"It's been a full 20 years since I became a Title Douluo, yet my cultivation hasn't progressed at all."
"Even Miris has broken through to level 95, why is the system still not responding?"
Deep within a canyon on the outskirts of Soto City, a silver-haired man who looked no more than twenty years old lay in a rocking chair, his eyes fixed on the sky, filled with bewilderment.
The young man was named Jiang Che, the lord of this region.
After transmigrating to the Douluo Continent, he awakened the Martial Soul Puni and was bound to a disciple-recruiting system.
To break through his soul power bottleneck, he needed to take on a disciple; the system would then replace the disciple's Martial Soul with a more powerful one and increase their loyalty.
The Douluo Continent was in turmoil, and for safety's sake, Jiang Che specially came to this remote place and established an orphanage, taking on suitable disciples each time he advanced in level.
What was once a small orphanage has now developed into the Holy Court!
He had planned to lead his forces to conquer the world after breaking through level 100, but since becoming a Title Douluo, his cultivation hadn't improved at all in over twenty years, and the system seemed to be dead as well, leaving him wondering when his cultivation would improve again.
At this moment, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared beside him.
"Holy Lord, it's time for your afternoon tea."
Jiang Che turned his head slightly and saw a slender, red-haired woman holding a bowl of fragrant tea, dressed in a red outfit.
Most striking were her crimson eyes.
The woman's name was Muse, titled Crimson Eyes, a spirit-type Soul Master.
A level 95 Title Douluo, and one of the members of the Holy Court War God Alliance personally appointed by Jiang Che!
"Hmm."
Jiang Che gave a soft hum, took the tea, and drank it, feeling his mood improve.
"Holy Lord, Miris's cultivation has broken through to level 95, making him the sixth member of our Holy Court's War God Alliance."
"We patrolled the Holy Court's borders daily as you requested, and there were no incidents."
Hearing Muse's report, Jiang Che nodded in satisfaction.
Although his own cultivation had encountered some issues, he was fortunate to have these loyal disciples and subordinates, making him quite safe here.
Just as Jiang Che was pondering, the sky above the continent suddenly changed drastically, the clouds churning violently.
[Ding!]
[The Heavenly Ranking Descends!]
[Only the continent's top forces can be listed!]
[The top three forces will receive rewards!]
A thunderous sound descended from the sky, its echoes reverberating throughout the entire continent.
"The Heavenly Ranking?"
Jiang Che suddenly froze, narrowing his eyes, his heart pounding as he watched the sky, thinking to himself, "Could it be that Heaven intends to expose my Holy Court to the world?"
With so many forces on the continent, if everything on this list was true, the Holy Court would undoubtedly become the target of everyone's wrath.
However, Jiang Che also felt a sense of anticipation, wondering where the Holy Court's strength would rank on the continent.
In the Imperial Garden of the Heaven Dou Empire's palace, Emperor Xue Ye also gazed at the sky, awaiting the descent of the Heavenly Ranking, his heart filled with unease.
Xue Qinghe, standing beside him, asked, "With the Heavenly Ranking descending, Father, are you worried about anything?"
"Indeed," Emperor Xue Ye nodded slightly, sighing, "Besides Master Dugu, our Heaven Dou Empire has no other revered Douluo. The Clear Sky Sect has retreated from the world because of the Spirit Hall."
"I wonder where the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will rank on this Heavenly Ranking?"
Emperor Xue Ye feared that the strength of the three upper sects within the Heaven Dou Empire would be surpassed by other sects; if that happened, the continent would tremble, and people would be filled with anxiety.
When Emperor Xue Ye mentioned the Spirit Hall, Xue Qinghe's expression suddenly darkened for a moment, then returned to calm, saying, "Father, rest assured, the three upper sects will definitely be on the list."
In the frigid lands, within the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao and numerous elders stood before a cliff, gazing expectantly at the sky.
The Clear Sky Sect had lived in seclusion for nearly 20 years, their hearts filled with hatred and resentment towards the Spirit Hall.
If the Clear Sky Sect could make the list and receive the generous rewards, their chances of revenge against the Spirit Hall would be greatly increased.
Tears welled in Tang Xiao's eyes, his voice trembling slightly, "Brother Hao, you must have seen our Clear Sky Sect on the list somewhere on the continent, right? Your elder brother will definitely avenge you!"
Inside the Pope's Palace at the Spirit Hall,
Pope Bibi Dong sat wearily on her throne, her long, slender legs crossed.
She was only momentarily surprised upon hearing the announcement of the Heavenly Ranking, before regaining her composur.
Although there were many forces on the continent, she was confident that the Spirit Hall would be at the top!
It would be best if the other forces on the list were willing to pledge allegiance to the Spirit Hall; otherwise, they would have to be included in the Soul Hunting Operation and eliminated along with it.
Before the hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan smiled wickedly and respectfully bowed to Bibi Dong, saying, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations on receiving the Heavenly Reward!"
Ghostly Douluo remained silent, a faint smile gracing his pale face.
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly, and she coldly snorted, saying, "This Spirit Hall isn't solely under my control. Do you really think these Heavenly Rewards will fall into my hands?"
Hearing this, Yue Guan and Ghostly Douluo trembled . Immersed in the joy of the Heavenly Ranking rewards, they had completely forgotten about the powerful figures in the Hall of Offerings.
If it were a divine reward, Qian Daoliu would likely leave it for Qian Renxue, having no impact on her plans.
Thinking this, Bibi Dong closed her eyes and continued to wait for the Heavenly Ranking to open.
In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School,
Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong sat in the main hall.
Gu Rong glanced at Ning Fengzhi, who looked tense, and spoke first, saying, "Fengzhi, are you worried that the Heavenly Ranking will stir up trouble on the continent again?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled bitterly and nodded, saying, "Although my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is one of the three upper sects of the Heaven Dou Empire, our true fighting strength is only you and Uncle Jian..."
"If someone tries to use this Heavenly Ranking to their advantage, that would be the real crisis."
Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance and blurted out, "The Spirit Hall?"
Gu Rong said, "Don't worry, Fengzhi, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has the Heaven Dou Royal Family behind us. If the Spirit Hall really wants to harm us, they'll have to think twice."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin also comforted him, "Yes, Fengzhi, let's wait until the Heavenly Ranking is opened before we talk about it."
"Okay."
At the same time, some conflicts broke out within Shrek Academy.
Ning Rongrong, dissatisfied with the dean's instruction, angrily retorted, "Flander, you're just a mere Soul Saint, what right do you have to look down on my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?!"
Flander, arrogant and haughty, replied, "Hmph, if you don't accept my teachings, you're free to leave. Which disciple of my Shrek Academy isn't more talented than you?"
"If you leave my Shrek Academy, how can I properly train you?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of disgust appearing in her gaze towards Flander.
Gold shines wherever it is. If she hadn't been worried about being hunted down by her family if she went to a major power, why would she have condescended to come to this small Shrek Academy?
After the Heavenly Ranking announcement, everyone was shocked.
Ning Rongrong crossed her arms and sneered, "Flander, open your owl eyes and take a good look! My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will definitely be on this Heavenly Ranking!"
"A power that can be on the Heavenly Ranking can't train this young lady?"
Flander pushed up his glasses and said, "Fine, then let's all see."
He stood with his hands behind his back, saying nothing more.
A moment later, the sky changed color, gradually forming a huge list, and the text on it began to appear.
(End of Chapter)