(TL/N: New Week ladies and gentlemen! We have hit the goal once last week but i know 1 chapter is not enough, so i've decreased the goal requirement again from 200 to 100. Let's see how many we can hit this week 😊. And as always, thank you for the support ❤️)
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Shui Bing'er gazed at the pillar of light and said softly, "This is an insight left behind for Teacher's Twin-Pupil martial soul. It is like standing on a giant's shoulders. Teacher's Twin-Pupil power will likely rise to an even higher level."
As her words fell, the second reward, "God King Realm," took effect.
Faint black-and-white divine light spread around Li Tianyi. The originally restrained creation god power suddenly sublimated, forming visible ripples that expanded throughout the entire academy.
Shui Bing'er and the others felt refreshed from head to toe. Their soul power bottlenecks showed signs of loosening. Shui Yue'er even broke through an entire minor realm on the spot, reaching Level 50, the Quasi Soul King realm. Four soul rings appeared around her body, one yellow, two purple, and one black.
"Wow! I broke through!"
Shui Yue'er jumped and cheered, her eyes filled with wild joy. "Teacher's God King power is incredible. It can even drive us to break through!"
Huo Wu felt the surging soul power within her body. The barrier that had long trapped her at the peak of the Soul Emperor realm showed clear cracks. She clenched her fist tightly, her heart shaken beyond measure.
The pressure of the God King realm could actually bring such benefits. Power at this level had already far exceeded her imagination.
Immediately afterward, the "Divine Artifact Yin-Yang Battle Halberd" and the "Divine Artifact Yin-Yang Battle Armor" condensed into form before Li Tianyi.
The battle halberd was woven of black and white. At its tip, the ultimate forces of destruction and vitality intertwined, while ancient runes covered the shaft.
The battle armor looked as if it were woven from flowing light. When it covered his entire body, it fit seamlessly. As black-and-white divine light circulated, it radiated a domineering authority that looked down upon the world.
Li Tianyi raised his hand and grasped the Yin-Yang Battle Halberd. With a casual sweep, a black-and-white trace was carved through the void. No energy leaked outward, yet Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul, the Dark Devil God Tiger, could not help but tremble and submit.
He raised his hand again, and the Yin-Yang Battle Armor automatically donned itself. The divine light withdrew inward, yet faint distortions appeared in the surrounding space, as if a single step could casually shatter the void.
"Divine artifacts! They really are divine artifacts!"
Shui Bing'er widened her eyes, her voice filled with disbelief.
"The aura of that battle halberd is even more terrifying than the legendary super artifacts!"
Ye Lingling nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with reverence. "And that battle armor feels like it can withstand any attack. Teacher's strength now is probably truly invincible!"
Li Tianyi opened his eyes. A flash of black-and-white divine light passed through his Double Pupils. He looked down at his disciples, his voice calm yet carrying a power that pierced straight into the heart.
"They are merely inheritances and tools. True strength lies in one's own understanding of the martial soul and of the Dao laws."
He raised his hand and waved lightly. Two gentle streams of black-and-white divine light fell upon Shui Yue'er and Huo Wu. "Yue'er, this vitality power will help you stabilize your realm. Xiao Wu, this destruction power will help you break through your bottleneck."
Shui Yue'er felt warmth spread through her entire body. Her freshly advanced soul power stabilized instantly and even showed signs of further refinement.
Huo Wu, on the other hand, felt an overbearing yet controlled force surge into her body. The barrier at the peak of the Soul King realm shattered with a roar, and her fifth soul ring appeared at once.
"I broke through too!"
Huo Wu looked up at the figure on the viewing platform, her eyes filled with reverence and wholehearted admiration.
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Li Tianyi put away the Yin-Yang Battle Halberd. The battle armor turned into flowing light and merged into his body. He looked at the excited disciples below, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"Cultivate well. When you reach a sufficient realm, you too will be able to obtain such opportunities."
"We obey Teacher's teachings!"
At the side of the viewing platform, Yun Ming and Ya Li walked over slowly, their eyes filled with admiration.
Yun Ming laughed. "Congratulations, Headmaster. A God King realm plus two divine artifacts. Your current self could probably even enter the God Realm and become its master."
Ya Li nodded in agreement. "The power of the Twin Pupils was already heaven-defying. With these rewards added, there is no one on the continent who can compare."
Li Tianyi smiled faintly and looked toward the distance.
"Perhaps."
After the rewards for first place on the Martial Soul Ranking were fully distributed, the Golden List once again burst into radiant light.
[The top twenty of the Martial Soul Ranking have all been announced. The next ranking: Soul Beast Ranking.]
[The Soul Beast Ranking records the top twenty soul beasts in the world based on comprehensive evaluation of age, combat power, bloodline, and potential. Soul beasts that make the list will receive numerous rewards.]
[Official announcement in three days.]
As soon as the Soul Beast Ranking appeared, it immediately stirred an uproar across the entire continent.
At the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong stared at the ranking, her decision already made.
She was now invincible below the divine level. Once the ranking revealed the soul beasts and their affiliated forests, she would personally lead people to slaughter them, seize their bones, and complete the Eighth Trial of the Rakshasa God.
"Heavenly Azure Bull Python, Titan Giant Ape, you two will likely be ranked near the top as well. This time, I will not allow you to escape again!"
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In Soto City, Tang Hao stared blankly at the Soul Beast Ranking.
"Ah Yin, if you had not transformed back then, with your status as a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor, you would certainly have ranked within the top three."
"No. You are still alive now. You will definitely make the list as well. The rewards on this ranking are generous. There must be a way to help revive you."
Star Dou Great Forest, core region.
The Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena, murmured to herself.
"The Soul Beast Ranking. I did not expect it to reach our soul beast race so soon."
"I hope the rewards will not disappoint me. With my current injuries, I still need at least twenty thousand years to fully recover."
Above the Lake of Life, Di Tian and the other great ferocious beasts also stared at the ranking. Their desire to make the list was evident, because the rewards of the Golden List were there for all to see. They were unquestionably earth-shaking opportunities.
"Our lord taking first place is beyond doubt. I will take second. Third will most likely be the Ice and Snow Empress of the Extreme North, or perhaps the Evil Eye from that continent yet untouched by humans."
"As long as the rewards are not stingy and do not deliberately target the soul beast race, our soul beasts may yet produce several divine-level powerhouses and launch a counterattack against the God Realm!"
At Di Tian's feet was a young beast, babbling softly. It looked like a qilin and also like a lion. It was the Imperial Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
At this time, its cultivation was only around five thousand years.
Beside Di Tian's massive dragon claw, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion rubbed its small head against his scales. Fine droplets of water clung to its fluffy mane.
When the words "Soul Beast Ranking" appeared on the golden list in the sky, its clear beast eyes widened suddenly. A faint golden light flashed through the vertical third eye, as if it had captured some special fluctuation.
"Yi-ya… ranking?"
It let out a soft, childish cry, its little claws gently tugging at the tip of Di Tian's claw, curiosity filling its gaze.
"Big Black Dragon, is my name… on it?"
Di Tian lowered his head. In his originally majestic dragon eyes, a touch of gentleness appeared. He nudged its forehead with his nose.
"Lord Auspicious Beast is extraordinary by nature. Even with only five thousand years of cultivation, this auspicious fortune and destiny power are enough for you to make the list. It is just that…"
Before he could finish speaking, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion suddenly tilted its head, its third eye flickering faintly.
"I can feel it… so many 'strong' auras. In the ice to the north, in the sea to the east, and also… a very, very distant dark place."
It wrinkled its little nose, clearly displeased by that sinister aura. "They… want to fight for the ranking?"
"Yes," Di Tian said in a deep voice.
"Those ferocious beasts all covet the rewards of the ranking and want to use them to break through their realms. But you need not worry. With me here, no one will be able to harm you."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion wagged its tail, a trace of seriousness appearing on its small face.
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