The more everyone spoke, the more excited they became. Their gazes were locked firmly on the heavenly screen, hoping that the name of Blue Lightning would appear on the ranking. It would not only be recognition of the clan's female disciples, but also a display of the family's deep foundation.
Within the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong gently rubbed the gem atop her scepter. A trace of pride flashed through her crimson eyes, and a cold, beautiful curve lifted at the corner of her lips.
"Twin martial souls and the inheritance of the Rakshasa God. In terms of talent and aptitude, there are very few women on the continent who can stand alongside me. As for appearance and figure, there is no need to elaborate. On this ranking, if I claim second place, no one would dare claim first."
Outside, within the Hall of Offerings, Qian Daoliu stood gazing at the heavenly screen, thinking to himself. "Xue'er is the inheritor of the Angel God, with extraordinary talent and a holy, noble appearance. She will surely make the list. If she ranks near the top, it will further solidify the Angel Clan's status and bring even greater glory to Spirit City."
The other Titled Douluo were weak throughout their bodies, yet they still forced themselves to watch expectantly. After all, if the Pope and the Young Mistress made the list, it would be a tremendous joy for Spirit City.
On the Extreme North Ice Plains, the Ice Empress glanced sideways at the Snow Empress beside her. Certainty filled her emerald-green eyes, and her tone carried unmistakable pride.
"You are a Snow Spirit soul beast born of heaven and earth, transformed into human form. Your ultimate snow talent stands unrivaled, your aptitude is pure and flawless, your appearance cold and transcendent, your figure slender and graceful, carrying an innate immortal aura. This Goddess Ranking will certainly have a place for you. You might even break into the top three!"
Snow mist drifted gently around the Snow Empress. Her ice-blue eyes shifted slightly, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.
Though her temperament was aloof and she did not care much for fame, she still looked forward to this recognition from the continent. Below, the Extreme North soul beasts roared one after another, as if cheering for the Snow Empress, hoping she would bring honor to the Extreme North.
In the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest, Bi Ji looked at Gu Yuena before her. Gentle life energy flowed around her as she spoke respectfully, with firm confidence in her tone.
"My lord possesses the body of the Dragon God. Your talent points directly toward the God King realm, your aptitude unrivaled across the continent, beyond anyone's reach. Your appearance combines divinity with bewitching beauty, your figure slender yet carrying the awe-inspiring presence of the co-ruler of ten thousand beasts. The top position of this Goddess Ranking can belong to none other than you."
Di Tian, Bear Lord, and the other ferocious beasts nodded in agreement, golden pupils filled with conviction. In their hearts, Gu Yuena was already the supreme existence among the women of the continent. Topping the ranking was only natural.
Gu Yuena's pale violet eyes shifted slightly, faint dragon patterns flickering at her fingertips. She did not care about such hollow fame, yet she tacitly acknowledged this overwhelming superiority in strength.
On the rooftop of Heavenly Path Academy, Crimson Sun's dragon eyes gleamed as he looked toward Zhu Zhuqing and Shui Bing'er in the plaza below, his tone brimming with excitement.
"Zhu Zhuqing's agility-type talent is top-tier. The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger martial soul has boundless potential. Her appearance is cold and valiant, her figure lithe and alluring, clean and captivating."
"Shui Bing'er possesses an ultimate ice martial soul. Her talent is extraordinary, her aptitude far surpassing her peers. Her appearance is clear and lively, her figure slender and upright. Both of them have the strength to make the list and will surely bring honor to the academy!"
Profound Frost's ice-blue eyes moved slightly as she nodded in agreement. "Not only are the two of them outstanding in talent, their temperaments are also resilient. Making the list would be well deserved."
In the plaza, the disciples led by Shui Yue'er were already cheering with excitement, shouting that the two senior sisters would certainly make the ranking. Zhu Zhuqing's ears flushed faintly red as her fingers clenched the corner of her clothes, a trace of anticipation hidden in her eyes.
Shui Bing'er's cheeks were also slightly red as she gazed at the heavenly screen, her heart filled with both nervousness and hope.
Li Tianyi stood to the side, his twin pupils shifting subtly. A faint smile curved at his lips, showing clear approval of the two disciples' strength.
Within the Demonic Forest, the Evil Emperor's gigantic eye stared fixedly at the heavenly screen. A complex glint flashed through its dark purple pupils. Though deeply wary of the power behind the ranking, it could not help but scheme in secret.
"Our clan mainly consists of aberrant soul beasts, but there are also several female soul beasts who have taken human form. Their talent is passable, and their appearance and figures have some advantages. If any of them make the list, it might raise our clan's standing on the continent, so we are not forever suppressed by Star Dou and the Extreme North."
The black mist around it quietly receded, and the tightly tensed tentacles loosened slightly. Outside the hall, the aberrant soul beasts were filled with fear, yet they could not resist lifting their heads to look toward the heavenly screen, hoping that a female soul beast from their clan would make the list and bring a sliver of hope.
Leaders of every faction carried expectations in their hearts, their gazes locked tightly on the heavenly screen, afraid of missing the name of their own female powerhouse. The air was thick with restrained anticipation and tension. Everyone was waiting for the ranking to be revealed, hoping to win honor and recognition for their side.
[Goddess Ranking Twentieth: Tang Yuehua]
[Affiliation: Clear Sky Sect]
[Martial Soul: Noble Ring]
[Level: 9]
[Reason for Ranking: Daughter of the former sect master of the Clear Sky Sect. Though her martial soul cannot cultivate, she possesses an innate domain. Gentle in temperament, elegant in bearing, with an outstanding figure. She founded Moon Pavilion and is highly capable, becoming the dream lover of countless nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire.]
[Reward: Martial soul evolves into the Emotion Zither, a spiritual-type martial soul capable of manipulating emotions to kill. Level 0.5 to Level 10. First soul ring granted at one thousand years.]
On the heavenly screen, the gilded seal script of "Goddess Ranking Twentieth: Tang Yuehua" flowed amid gentle radiant light, every character clearly branded into every corner of the continent.
The atmosphere that had been under the Dragon God's pressure was suddenly broken by a flurry of hushed discussion. All eyes focused on this legendary woman from the Clear Sky Sect who presided over Moon Pavilion.
...
Within Moon Pavilion, in an elegant room with carved windows half-shielded, warm light filtered through gauze curtains and fell upon the zither table. Tang Yuehua's fingers had just touched the icy strings as she prepared to play a calming melody when the corner of her eye caught sight of her own name lighting up on the heavenly ranking.
Her entire body stiffened abruptly. Her fingers lost control, and a clear, ringing zither note burst forth with a sharp twang, shattering the quiet of the room.
She instinctively drew her hand back. Her pale fingers curled slightly as layers of pink flushed across her previously tranquil face, spreading from the tips of her ears down her neck, until even the roots of her ears were red enough to seem ready to bleed.
"I… I actually made the ranking?"
Tang Yuehua's cherry lips parted slightly. Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum, trembling with disbelief. She lowered her gaze to the scattered flower petals on the zither table. Her eyelashes fluttered gently, concealing the turmoil and shyness surging in her eyes.
She had always kept a low profile. After managing Moon Pavilion for many years, she had only wished to present herself through talent and refinement. She had never imagined being thrust into the spotlight of the entire continent in such a way.
She had never expected to enter the ranks of the Goddess Ranking. This sudden recognition left her at a complete loss.
Outside the elegant room, the maidservants responsible for cleaning were the first to notice the ranking. They froze in unison, then could not suppress their excited whispers. Their voices were filled with joy and excitement, yet they deliberately lowered them out of respect for the quiet inside.
"It is Madam! Madam made the list! Goddess Ranking, twentieth place, that is incredible!"
"I knew it. With Madam's talent and beauty, she was bound to be recognized by the ranking. Just as expected!"
The maidservants exchanged glances, pride filling their eyes. They even forgot to put down their cleaning tools, all of them standing on tiptoe to look toward the heavens, afraid of missing a single character on the ranking.
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