One After Another on the Ranking

The Golden Ranking's radiance did not keep the continent's powerhouses waiting for long, After announcing ninth and tenth place, that vast voice rang out again, carrying unquestionable authority as it spread in every direction:

[Douluo Continent Human Spirit Master Power Ranking, Eighth Place: Xuan Zi!]

Boom—!

Inside Shrek Academy's Sea God's Pavilion, it was as if a silent thunderclap had exploded.

Xuan Zi himself shot to his feet, and the Wine Gourd in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter.

Fragrant wine flowed out, yet he seemed completely unaware.

That face of his, usually carrying a touch of drunkenness and laziness, was now filled with disbelief.

"I'm... eighth?"

Xuan Zi's voice was a little dry.

As a Level 98 Super Douluo, his Martial Soul was the Top-tier Beast Martial Soul, Godly Taotie Bull.

He was also the successor to Shrek's Sea God's Pavilion Master, and his strength was renowned across the continent.

He had thought that he would at least make it into the top five, but he had never imagined he would only be ranked eighth!

The eighth line of the Golden Ranking was shrouded in a thick earthy-yellow light. Within that light was an unparalleled sense of power and an ancient aura that seemed to Devour everything.

Xuan Zi's illusory figure appeared. Behind him was the shadow of an incomparably massive giant bull, with two horns on its head, shaped like a mountain goat, its face savage and ancient.

It was precisely his Martial Soul—Godly Taotie Bull!

The giant bull raised its head and roared soundlessly at the sky. The surrounding space seemed to distort and collapse.

[Name: Xuan Zi]

[Affiliation: Shrek Academy]

[Martial Soul: Godly Taotie Bull]

[Spirit Power Level: Level 98 Assault System Titled Douluo]

[Title: Taotie]

[Combat Power Assessment: The Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul possesses the bloodline of an ancient exotic beast, combining ultimate strength with Devour characteristics. It integrates offense and defense, tyrannical beyond compare. His spirit power is vast and heavy, and his combat style is bold and sweeping, with might enough to shake mountains and move peaks. He once fought multiple powerhouses of the same level alone without defeat, rendering great service in protecting Shrek Academy. However, his temperament is at times unrestrained and reckless, and he has not brought the Gluttonous Power to a perfect state of complete integration. Comprehensive Assessment: ranked eighth.]

[Reward: Spirit Power Compression doubled, all Spirit Ring Lifespans increased by seven thousand years, Gluttonous Domain further purified, one random Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone (Torso Bone)!]

Looking at the Golden Ranking's evaluation of him, the astonishment on Xuan Zi's face gradually turned into a trace of complexity.

The Golden Ranking judged not only strength, but even pointed out flaws of temperament one by one. It made a chill rise in his heart despite himself.

"Elder Xuan..."

Yan Shaozhe and the others wanted to comfort him, but did not know what to say.

Xuan Zi being ranked eighth had likewise exceeded their expectations.

Mu En's brows knitted tightly. He slowly spoke, his voice carrying an unprecedented gravity. "Xuan Zi is eighth... This isn't normal."

Everyone's gazes focused on Mu En.

Mu En continued, "As everyone knows, on the continent today, there are only three Limit Douluo known in the open. This old man is aged and frail, and I carry hidden injuries, so my strength is no longer at its peak; as for those two from the Holy Spirit Cult, both stand at the pinnacle of this era."

"Below Limit Douluo, Level 98 is already the top tier. Among them, Du Busi of the Body Sect, relying on his uniquely gifted Body Martial Soul, can be called the strongest among Level 98s, and can even contend for a while with those who have just entered the limit."

He paused, a sharp light flashing in his eyes, then said words that made everyone's hearts stop.

"By common sense, Du Busi should rank fourth, second only to the three Limits. But now... Xuan Zi is ranked eighth, so Du Busi can be ranked seventh at most."

"Then, after removing the three places occupied by the three Limit Douluo... which powerhouses occupy the remaining three places?"

Rumble!

Mu En's words were like thunder from the highest heavens, exploding in the minds of every member of the Sea God's Pavilion!

That was right!

The three Limit Douluo occupying three places was something everyone agreed on.

Then the rankings from first to eighth should have been decided among the top powerhouses between Levels 98 and 99.

Du Busi was almost publicly acknowledged as the number one Level 98. If he ranked seventh, that meant there were still three places ahead of him occupied by three beings whose strength surpassed his.

Or at least, beings no weaker than him!

But how was that possible?

When had three unknown peak Douluo, with strength comparable to or even surpassing Du Busi, appeared on the continent?

A chill shot from the soles of everyone's feet straight to the crowns of their heads.

They discovered that their understanding of this continent contained an enormous, terrifying blank space!

As if to confirm Mu En's deduction and everyone's fear, the Golden Ranking's radiance changed again, and that grand voice descended with a crash like the final Judgment:

[Douluo Continent Human Spirit Master Power Ranking, Seventh Place: Du Busi!]

Body Sect.

"Seventh?! What a load of fucking bullshit!"

Du Busi's furious roar shook the entire sect until it buzzed, and the terrifying aura of the Body Sect pressed down like a solid mountain, crushing every disciple until they could hardly breathe.

He stared fixedly at the Golden Ranking, his eyes almost spitting fire.

He, Du Busi, Body Sect Master, peak Level 98, with his own body as his Martial Soul, could be called a humanoid ferocious beast.

Aside from those three Limit Douluo, he believed there was no one under heaven who could surpass him!

Yet this Golden Ranking had actually placed him seventh?

This was not merely a slap to his face—it was trampling the prestige of his Body Sect underfoot!

The seventh line of the Golden Ranking was shrouded in emerald light filled with vitality and ultimate power, as if that radiance contained the most primal force between heaven and earth.

Du Busi's phantom emerged. His body itself was the strongest weapon, his muscles knotted, his vital energy surging like a dragon.

A suffocating, terrifying pressure coiled around him, as if he could tear the Firmament apart with the slightest movement.

[Name: Du Busi]

[Affiliation: Body Sect (Sect Master)]

[Martial Soul: Body]

[Soul Power Level: Level 98 Assault System Titled Douluo]

[Title: Body]

[Combat Power Assessment: His Martial Soul is himself, and is therefore the Body. He has developed his physical body to the extreme; his vital energy is heaven-shaking, his strength unmatched, his defense astonishing, and his self-healing ability unparalleled under heaven. His fighting style is direct and forceful, breaking technique with raw power, making him comparable to a humanoid Soul Beast. His exploration of the mysteries of the Body has reached an extremely profound level, and his strength is sufficient to rival a powerhouse newly stepped into the Limit. However, though his Martial Soul is powerful, it still has Shackles and has not transcended the limits of himself. Comprehensive Assessment: ranked seventh.]

[Reward: Spirit Power Compression doubled, all Spirit Ring Lifespans increased by eight thousand years, rewarded Body Secret Method "Heaven and Earth Extinction," one random Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone (Head Bone)!]

"Has not transcended the limits of himself..."

Du Busi looked at the Golden Ranking's assessment, and his raging fury calmed slightly, replaced by an extreme coldness and scrutiny.

The Golden Ranking's assessment had hit the nail on the head, pointing out the key reason he had cultivated bitterly for years yet still found it difficult to truly break through.

But that still did not make him accept the fact that he was ranked only seventh!

"Sect Master, please calm your anger!"

Golden Peng and the others hurried forward. "This Golden Ranking is strange. Perhaps there is some other mystery behind the rankings."

"Mystery?"

Du Busi snorted coldly, his gaze as sharp as a blade. "That old bastard Mu En must be dumbfounded too! I'm only seventh? Then I'd like to see exactly who the six ahead of me are, aside from the three Limits!"