Rewards for Making the Ranking

This was not all. Nine spirit rings rose from her body in succession.

Their original optimal configuration had been yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.

Now, the glow of every spirit ring began to deepen.

The first two spirit rings in particular visibly transformed into thousand-year purple spirit rings.

An increase of five hundred years might merely be icing on the cake for a spirit ring.

But the resulting boost in the power of her spirit skills was remarkably substantial.

"Th-this is real?"

Cai Meier felt the surging Soul Power within her body, far more powerful than before.

She also felt the heavier, stronger force emanating from her spirit rings, and her face filled with disbelieving ecstasy.

After becoming a Titled Douluo, every additional level was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

It required an enormous amount of time and resources.

Yet in an instant, she had crossed that threshold.

She had officially entered the ranks of Level 96 Super Douluos!

At the same time.

In Shrek Academy's plaza.

Xuan Zi, who had been gnawing on a chicken leg, suddenly froze.

The chicken leg in his hand fell to the ground with a slap, becoming covered in dust.

His eyes widened, his beard stood on end, and he muttered to himself.

"Soul Power Increased by One Level... all spirit ring lifespans increased by five hundred years... How is that possible?"

"According to the academy's ancient records, this is clearly a method only a Deity could possess!"

"Could this Golden Ranking truly be an enormous opportunity bestowed by the God Realm?!"

His shock represented the thoughts of nearly every powerhouse on the Douluo Continent at that moment.

Increasing one's Soul Power Level, especially at the Titled Douluo level, was already defying the heavens.

But directly increasing the lifespan of all spirit rings was something unheard of. It touched upon the most fundamental rules of the Soul Master system.

The level of power wielded by this Golden Ranking far exceeded their imagination.

After her wild joy subsided, Cai Meier gradually calmed down, her brows knitting slightly.

"Although my strength is not among the very best in Shrek Academy, it is certainly not weak. Yet I am only ranked twentieth..."

She looked toward the enormous Golden Ranking in the sky, her expression becoming incomparably grave.

"It seems the waters of the Douluo Continent run far deeper than we imagined. There are likely quite a few hidden powerhouses."

Inside a Secret Chamber of the Body Sect.

Du Busi watched Cai Meier's rewards, a sharp light bursting from his eyes as curiosity and desire nearly overflowed.

"Good! Good! Good! Such rewards are worthy of this heavenly phenomenon."

"Soul Power enhancement, spirit ring lifespan enhancement... Hahaha."

"If this old man makes the ranking and obtains such rewards, breaking through that final barrier may not be impossible!"

He became even more convinced that this Golden Ranking was absolutely connected to an opportunity to become a god, and his heart filled with anticipation that he would rank near the top.

At the same time, he was intensely curious about what sort of people occupied the top ranks.

Star Dou Great Forest, Core Area.

Lu Chen looked at the reward, a faint curve appearing at the corner of his lips.

"Directly increasing spirit ring lifespans? Interesting."

"This ranking condensed from the Heavenly Rules is rather more generous than I expected."

As a Million-Year Soul Beast who also possessed the Kun Peng bloodline.

He naturally understood how difficult it was to increase spirit ring lifespans. The fact that this Golden Ranking could accomplish it so easily meant that the Power of Rules it contained was indeed extraordinary.

Gu Yuena's purple eyes flickered as her cool voice rang out. "Human powerhouses..."

"It seems some noteworthy figures have emerged over these past ten thousand years. However, this ranking's assessment does not appear to be based solely on Soul Power Level."

"Yes. Combat strength, potential, understanding of Soul Power, Comprehensive Assessment."

Lu Chen nodded.

Then he secretly pondered, It is somewhat like my Sign-in System, encompassing everything. It seems this Douluo Continent is truly about to become lively.

Just then, the two children standing beside them—the boy Lu Lingtian and the girl Lu Youyou—

looked at the glittering Golden Ranking in the sky and the world outside, which seemed to have become "lively" because of it.

Their curiosity immediately became impossible to suppress.

"Father, Mother!"

Lu Youyou shook Gu Yuena's arm and pleaded coquettishly.

"The outside looks like so much fun! We want to go take a look! Just one look!"

Although Lu Lingtian said nothing, his eyes, so much like Lu Chen's, were filled with longing and eagerness.

Lu Chen and Gu Yuena exchanged a glance.

Gu Yuena nodded slightly. She was not overly concerned about the two children's safety.

Having inherited their bloodlines, the children were naturally powerful and possessed endless means of protecting themselves.

Lu Chen rubbed the two little ones' heads.

Smiling, he said, "If you want to go, then go. But don't run around by yourselves. Have Uncle Di Tian accompany you."

"Remember, never leave Uncle Di Tian's sight. Be especially wary of Evil Soul Masters. Their methods are strange and impossible to guard against."

With the two children working together, relying on their heaven-defying bloodlines and the treasures Lu Chen had given them, they could fight even an ordinary Titled Douluo, and could easily escape if necessary.

But Evil Soul Masters were unpredictable. It was better to be cautious.

With Di Tian, the over 800,000-year-old Golden-eyed Black Dragon King, protecting them at all times, Lu Chen believed that, unless a god personally descended, no one on the Douluo Continent could harm them in the slightest.

"Got it! Thank you, Father! Thank you, Mother!"

The two children cheered in delight.

Di Tian stepped forward and replied respectfully, "My Lord, Lu Zun, rest assured. Di Tian will certainly protect the two young masters."

The moment he finished speaking, the two small figures impatiently transformed into streams of silver and green light, shooting toward the outskirts of the forest.

Di Tian shook his head helplessly. With a flicker, he merged into the shadows and followed close behind.

Not long after the children left, the Golden Ranking in the Firmament gathered light once more, and a majestic voice resounded between heaven and earth:

[Douluo Continent Human Spirit Master Power Ranking, Nineteenth Place: Jing Hongchen!]

[Name: Jing Hongchen]

[Affiliation: Sun Moon Empire, Mingde Hall]

[Martial Soul: Toad]

[Soul Power Level: Level 94 Control System Titled Douluo, Level 9 Soul Engineer]

[Title: Hongchen]

[Combat Power Assessment: His Martial Soul quality is unique, combining spiritual and control abilities. Though he does not excel at direct frontal attacks, his attainments in soul tools have reached the pinnacle. As the master of Mingde Hall, he commands countless cutting-edge Soul Guidance Technologies. The immense power of his Level 9 Soul Tools grants him formidable Comprehensive Combat Power, sufficient to alter the course of a local battle. Comprehensive Assessment: ranked nineteenth.]

[Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, all Spirit Ring Lifespans increased by one thousand years, one random Level 8 soul tool blueprint!]

Inside Mingde Hall of the Sun Moon Empire.

"I, Jing Hongchen, made the ranking?"

Jing Hongchen, dressed in red and broad of build, was stunned at first.

Then, an uncontrollable look of delight appeared on his face.