Azure Shadow Divine Eagle

"Level 10 Soul Engineer... infinitely close... this..."

Huo Yuhao murmured to himself.

His voice carried a trace of dryness.

He had originally thought that with his talent, Elder Yi, and Brother Sky Dream's help, his future achievements in soul tools would surely be extraordinary.

But Kong Deming's existence was like an insurmountable mountain.

It let him clearly see the gap.

It also made him deeply realize that the hidden powerhouses and foundations of this Douluo Continent were far more terrifying than he had imagined!

Within his Sea of Consciousness.

The Ice Empress, Tian Meng, and the others were also shaken by Kong Deming making the ranking.

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm clicked his tongue and said, "Whoa! A soul tool infinitely close to Level 10? If that thing was built, just how powerful would it be?"

"Could it really blast a Million-Year Soul Beast like me into slag? Humans are way too terrifying!"

The Ice Empress's cool voice also carried an unprecedented gravity. "Level 9 Soul Tools can already threaten Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. If a Level 10 truly appears... I'm afraid even Ferocious Beast-level existences would have to be wary."

"Humans... their creativity and speed of development truly far surpass soul beasts."

Electrolux's aged, wisdom-filled voice slowly rang out, carrying a trace of emotion and foresight. "The structure of the human soul is blessed by nature, possessing boundless potential and creativity."

"Their individual lives may be short, but the inheritance of civilization and the accumulation of knowledge allow them to constantly break through their limits."

"This Kong Deming's understanding of Rules and energy has already touched the peak of the mortal realm in this world."

"If he can truly digest what he has obtained this time, perhaps... he will become the first person in your plane to achieve the status of a Level 10 Soul Engineer."

Elder Yi's words were like a heavy hammer.

They struck the hearts of Huo Yuhao, Tian Meng, and the Ice Empress.

Even this mighty being from another world evaluated him so highly.

It showed just how astonishing the prospects of the soul tool path represented by Kong Deming were.

And just how immense its potential threat to the Soul Beast Clan was.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, suppressed the shock in his heart, and his gaze turned firm again. "No matter how strong the opponent is, the road still has to be walked step by step."

"I have the necromancy Elder Yi taught me, I have Brother Sky Dream and Ice Empress helping me, and I have the Tang Sect's secret arts... It's not as if I have no chance to catch up!"

"And the appearance of this Golden Ranking is an opportunity for everyone!"

Just as Huo Yuhao's fighting spirit reignited.

The Golden Ranking's vast voice rang out once more, announcing the next powerhouse to make the ranking.

Eleventh place!

[Douluo Continent Human Spirit Master Power Ranking, Eleventh Place: Song Yunzhi]

The vast voice echoed between heaven and earth, and the eleventh line of the Golden Ranking lit up with a warm yet resilient azure glow.

A figure emerged. She was an old woman dressed in simple gray robes, her face kind, yet her eyes clear and profound.

It was as if they contained endless vitality and wisdom accumulated over the years.

Behind her, a majestic azure eagle silhouette could vaguely be seen circling, both sharp and agile.

[Name: Song Yunzhi (Elder Song)]

[Affiliation: Shrek Academy (Sea God's Pavilion Elder)]

[Martial Soul: Azure Shadow Divine Eagle]

[Soul Power Level: Level 97 Agile Attack Titled Douluo]

[Title: Azure Eagle]

[Combat Power Assessment: The martial soul Azure Shadow Divine Eagle is a Top-tier Beast Martial Soul, combining ultimate speed, razor-sharp attacks, and aerial superiority. Her soul power is vast and pure, her foundation profound, and her combat style is as swift as lightning and as aggressive as fire. Her speed is unrivaled in Shrek, and her attack power is also extremely formidable. She is especially skilled in surprise attacks and killing in a single strike. She is publicly recognized as Shrek Academy's third strongest expert and an indispensable top-tier combat force of Sea God's Pavilion. Comprehensive Assessment: Ranked Eleventh.]

[Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, all Spirit Ring Lifespans increased by five thousand years, one fifty-thousand-year soul bone, one purification of the Azure Shadow Divine Eagle bloodline, and one Extreme Speed Domain Seed!]

"Elder Song!"

Within Shrek Academy, cries of shock rang out once again.

But this time, the cries were filled with disbelief and a trace of unease.

Inside Sea God's Pavilion.

The atmosphere, which had only just eased slightly because Yan Shaozhe made the ranking, instantly froze again, even heavier than before.

"Eleventh place... She actually couldn't even enter the Top Ten?"

Xuan Zi's eyes widened. He completely forgot to gnaw on the chicken leg in his hand, his face full of disbelief.

He understood her strength better than anyone.

A Level 97 Azure Eagle Douluo—her speed and attack power were unmatched in Shrek.

She was absolutely one of the continent's top Agility Attack System powerhouses!

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er exchanged a glance, and both saw shock and gravity in each other's eyes.

Elder Song was ranked eleventh. What did that mean?

It meant that in the Golden Ranking's evaluation, there were at least ten people whose strength surpassed this venerable elder of Sea God's Pavilion, a figure of immense prestige and unfathomable power!

Qian Duoduo murmured, "Even Elder Song can only rank eleventh... Just what kind of monsters are in this Top Ten?"

Cai Meier shook her head with a bitter smile. "Now I feel like getting on the ranking list really was luck."

Mu En sat upright in the main seat, his expression as calm as still water.

But the fingers resting on the armrest tightened slightly.

Elder Song's ranking had completely shattered the last trace of hope in his heart.

Shrek Academy was not as he had imagined, still maintaining an absolute advantage in top-level combat power.

The waters of the continent were unfathomably deep!

"Elder Song's placement on the list is a blessing for the academy."

Mu En slowly spoke, his voice steady, attempting to stabilize everyone's emotions.

"Elder Song's increase in strength will be of great benefit to us in dealing with the changes to come. As for the ranking... the Golden Ranking's evaluation standards are profound and mysterious. Perhaps they are not entirely based on the combat power comparisons we are familiar with."

"There is no need to dwell on it too much. Let us wait and see."

Though he said that, an invisible pressure had already settled over the heart of every elder in Sea God's Pavilion.

Body Sect.

Du Busi looked at Elder Song's ranking and also furrowed his brow tightly. "That old Azure Eagle woman... even I find her speed troublesome, and her attacks are sharp enough too. Yet she actually didn't make the Top Ten?"

"How exactly is this ranking list arranged?"

He had originally thought that among the Top Ten, there would surely be a place for Shrek's Elder Song.

Now it seemed the situation was even more complicated than he had expected.

Holy Spirit Cult Headquarters.

Zhongli Wu gave a cold, sinister laugh. "Shrek's Azure Shadow Douluo?"

"Hmph. It seems Shrek's so-called foundation amounts to no more than this before the Golden Ranking. She could not even enter the Top Ten. Truly laughable."

Feng Ling said sweetly, "In that case, the spots in the Top Ten are even more worth looking forward to. Perhaps my Holy Spirit Cult can go one step further."

Ye Xishui remained silent as ever, but the aura around her seemed even deeper and harder to fathom.

Elder Song herself was within Sea God's Pavilion.

She felt the majestic rewards merge into her body.

Her Soul Power broke through to Level 98, and after its bloodline was purified, her Azure Shadow Divine Eagle Martial Soul became even more majestic, its wings seeming as though they had been forged from azure gold.

Her speed and sharpness surpassed what they had been before, and her Spirit Rings were strengthened as well.

And the integration of that "Extreme Speed Domain Seed" instantly raised her understanding of the power of speed.

When her domain unfolded in the future, her speed would reach an inconceivable level.