Chapter 410 The List of Gods, Rank Seventeen
"So... there are now seventeen god-level powerhouses on our Douluo Continent?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire continent fell into a deathly silence.
Countless people gasped, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
It's important to know that before this cataclysmic change, there were only a handful of well-known god-level powerhouses in the Douluo Continent.
Even if you count them all, they wouldn't be enough to fill two hands!
But now, in just a few days, the number of god-level powerhouses in Douluo Continent has skyrocketed to seventeen!
This number completely overturned everyone's understanding.
This also made everyone truly realize just how incredible and terrifying the opportunity brought about by this dimensional advancement was!
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Beidou Academy.
Lu Xiao looked at the ranking of deities on the sky, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Clearly, no one expected that seventeen god-level powerhouses would be born in the Douluo Continent at once.
But upon further reflection, he felt relieved and gradually understood.
It must be the will of the Douluo Continent that has already sensed the world-ending crisis of the Spirit Realm's invasion.
They realized that relying solely on their previous top-tier combat strength was simply insufficient to withstand the army of the spirit realm.
That's why they spared no expense in consuming a massive amount of dimensional essence to nourish the top experts on the continent and accelerate their breakthroughs.
This will expand the god-level combat power of Douluo Continent and increase the chances of victory in future life-or-death battles.
This conjecture made Lu Xiao nod slightly, and he felt a greater sense of approval for the will of the plane.
Just as everyone was shocked by the number of god-level experts, the golden light in the sky flashed once more.
The information about the seventeenth person on the list of deities was directly announced, with the name and reward displayed together, clearly visible to everyone.
[Rank 17 on the Gods List: Deep Sea Demon Whale King]
[Ranking Commentary: Overlord of the Endless Ocean, a million-year-old soul beast, invincible in the ocean, possessing the supreme innate fortune of the ocean]
[Ranking Reward: A perfect enhancement of one's own divine power; Divine Item: Heart of the Ocean]
[Reward Note: The Heart of the Ocean, formed over tens of thousands of years by the heavens and earth in a particular sea area, is extremely pure and contains the vast essence of the ocean. It can greatly enhance the bloodline power of the user and comprehensively improve their strength.]
When the name of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King appeared at number seventeen on the list, the entire Douluo Continent was in an uproar once again.
Everyone looked bewildered and shocked, and a cacophony of voices swept over them.
"The Deep Sea Demon Whale King? It's him!"
"How is that possible! The Deep Sea Demon Whale King is a million-year-old soul beast that has long since achieved god-level status. It is a veteran god-level powerhouse in our Douluo Continent and an invincible existence in the ocean. How come it is only ranked seventeenth, or even last place?"
"This is absurd! A veteran god-level being at the bottom of the god rankings? Is there something wrong with this list?"
"..."
What makes everyone even more envious is that even the person at the bottom of the list received an incredible reward!
The perfect enhancement of divine power is enough to greatly increase the strength of a god-level expert.
Not to mention the incomparably precious divine artifact, the Heart of the Ocean, a treasure coveted by countless sea spirit masters and sea spirit beasts.
If we can obtain it, our strength will definitely experience a qualitative leap!
For a moment, everyone was shocked by the ranking of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and envious of the reward.
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Starry Sky Forest, Core Area.
Gu Yuena, the Golden Dragon King, Di Tian, Bi Ji, and other top-tier soul beasts gathered under the ancient tree.
Looking at the list of deities in the sky, everyone frowned and looked solemn.
Di Tian stared at the name of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and said in a solemn tone, "Even a veteran god-level powerhouse like the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is only ranked seventeenth."
"It seems that among the human soul masters this time, there are a great number of newly ascended gods, and their strength far exceeds our expectations."
The Golden Dragon King's face was even more unpleasant, his brows furrowed tightly, full of dissatisfaction.
During this dimensional advancement, he used the power of the Douluo Continent's origin to recover almost 90% of his injuries and previously damaged bloodline, resulting in a surge in his strength.
Now they are the second strongest member of the Soul Beast race, second only to Gu Yuena.
Even against the five former God-Kings, they would still have the power to fight.
But now, seeing that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, a veteran million-year-old soul beast, is only ranked last on the God Ranking.
He felt a surge of dissatisfaction, as this was his first time truly participating in the rankings on the Sky Screen list, and he couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"Is this ranking of the celestial canopy unfair?"
The Golden Dragon King spoke in a deep voice, his tone carrying a hint of doubt.
"The strength of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is by no means the bottom among god-level powerhouses, so why is it ranked seventeenth?"
Gu Yuena remained calm, showing no surprise at the outcome. She gently shook her head and spoke slowly.
His voice was clear and cool, yet carried an undeniable certainty.
"It's not that the heavens are unfair, but rather that human soul masters' cultivation is primarily based on soul power, and their speed of absorbing the energy of heaven and earth and the origin of the plane is far greater than that of us soul beasts."
"The power that human soul masters can absorb and transform from this primal gift of dimensional advancement far surpasses that of our soul beast race."
"The speed at which they break through to the god level and the magnitude of their strength increase are naturally faster and stronger than ours."
Her gaze swept over the group of powerful soul beasts, and her tone became increasingly solemn: "Right now, we don't need to worry about the rankings at all. The world-ending crisis of the Spirit Realm is the most important thing."
"The most urgent task is to consolidate our own strength as soon as possible and join forces with human soul masters to prepare for war. Only by working together can we protect Douluo Continent in the great battle to come."
Upon hearing this, the dissatisfaction and doubts in the hearts of the Golden Dragon King, Di Tian, and the others instantly dissipated, and they all nodded in agreement with Gu Yuena's statement.
They knew in their hearts that everything Gu Yuena said made sense.
Compared to the invasion of the spirit world, the ranking on the list is insignificant.
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Meanwhile, in the endless sea of Douluo Continent, thousands of feet below the surface.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who had been resting quietly in the secret underwater realm, sensed the approaching sky.
His body was instantly enveloped in dazzling golden light, and a massive amount of ocean power and celestial divine power surged into his body.
The divine power that had been stable began to boil and surge violently.
In a very short moment, his strength reached a new level.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
Immediately afterwards, a crystal-clear, azure heart slowly appeared before him.
My heart beats slightly, and with each beat, it releases the vast and boundless power of the ocean's primordial energy.
It resonated strongly with the bloodline power within the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, causing the surrounding seawater to boil.
The massive whale eyes of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King were fixed on the Heart of the Ocean before it.
A strong, instinctive premonition instantly rose in my heart.
As long as he takes this divine object immediately, his bloodline will undergo a complete transformation.
Our strength will see an unprecedented breakthrough!
But he suppressed his impulse and carefully took the Heart of the Ocean into his body.
I plan to find a stable time to refine and absorb it.
But what followed was a heart full of resentment and frustration.
As the overlord of the endless sea, he was virtually invincible in the ocean and was one of the earliest beings in the Douluo Continent to achieve godhood.
Having roamed the seas for countless years, he has never encountered an opponent.
Now it's ranked seventeenth on the list of gods, at the bottom of the list!
Even those powerful individuals who later became gods were ranked above him.
How could the proud and arrogant Deep Sea Demon Whale King accept this?
How can I stay calm?
But he ultimately did not rashly question the sky.
He was well aware of the impartiality and mystery of the Heavenly Curtain, and that none of the lists and information it published had ever been wrong.
The rankings are all based on a comprehensive assessment of strength, potential, and other factors, ensuring absolute fairness and impartiality.
"I'd like to see just who dares to stand above me!"
The massive body of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King swam slowly on the seabed, a hint of defiance and curiosity flashing in its whale eyes.
Their gazes were fixed on the golden sky above, patiently awaiting the announcement of the remaining sixteen rankings on the Gods' List.
I want to see which powerful individuals are ranked ahead of him.
The entire Douluo Continent fell completely silent at this moment.
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the sky.
They eagerly awaited the announcement of the remaining rankings on the Gods List.
I want to witness the true overall situation of the top god-level combat power in Douluo Continent after this earth-shattering change!
(End of chapter)