An Absurd Ranking

A moment later, the Golden Ranking in the sky once again gave off a dazzling golden light.

It firmly drew everyone's gaze.

[Douluo Continent Martial Soul Ranking, Seventeenth Place: Star Crown!]

The seventeenth line of the Golden Ranking lit up.

An illusory image of a deep starry sky emerged, and starlight gathered into a magnificent and mysterious crown, radiating a profound aura of controlling the stars and foreseeing fate.

[Martial Soul: Star Crown]

[Affiliated To: Xu Jiujiu (Star Luo Empire)]

[Martial Soul Assessment: An ultimate support and Control System martial soul, containing the power of the stars. It can attack and support, and has enormous potential. Its inheritance is extremely harsh and rare; those not of the direct bloodline find it difficult to inherit. Its owner possesses outstanding talent and has already begun to display its might. Comprehensive Assessment: ranked seventeenth.]

[Reward: Star Sensing Ability greatly enhanced, Star Power recovery speed increased by fifty percent, obtained secret art "Starlight Guardian" (can condense the power of the stars to form powerful protection), Soul Power Increased by One Level!]

"The Star Crown! It's the Star Crown Martial Soul passed down by the Star Luo Empire's imperial family!"

"Such a rare and powerful martial soul is actually only ranked seventeenth?"

"Then... then could everything ahead on this ranking list be God-level Martial Souls?"

The Soul Masters of the continent burst into an uproar once more.

The factions that had some understanding of the Star Crown Martial Soul, in particular, found it even more unbelievable.

The rarity and powerful supportive abilities of the Star Crown Martial Soul were publicly acknowledged; among Top-tier Spirits, it absolutely held a place.

Yet now, it was only ranked seventeenth, leaving countless people inwardly shocked.

Star Luo Empire, imperial palace.

Xu Jiawei looked at his younger sister's name and the Star Crown Martial Soul on the Golden Ranking. At first, a hint of proud joy appeared on his face, but it was soon replaced by deep gravity.

"Star Crown, seventeenth..."

He murmured to himself, his fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest of the Dragon Throne.

"Even the Star Crown can only settle for seventeenth. Jiujiu is also a genius rarely seen in our Xu family in a hundred years. Is this Golden Ranking truly going to expose the entire ten-thousand-year foundation of the continent?"

Xu Jiujiu herself stood outside the hall.

She felt the pillar of light containing pure star power pouring into her body.

She only felt as though her soul had established a clearer connection with the stars filling the sky.

The Star Power within her surged endlessly, and its recovery speed was astonishingly fast.

The secret art "Starlight Guardian" in her mind was even more profound and mysterious. Once she used it, its defensive power would surely far surpass what it had been before.

She opened her beautiful eyes, starlight flowing within them.

It added a few more traces of nobility and mystery to her.

But her brows furrowed slightly. "The Star Crown Martial Soul, in the records of my Star Luo imperial family, is one of the most top-tier support and control-type martial souls in the world, yet it can only rank seventeenth..."

"Brother, I'm very curious. Just what other martial souls can stand above the Star Crown?"

Xu Jiawei walked to her side, his gaze deep. "I am curious as well. This Golden Ranking is redefining our understanding of 'powerful.'"

"Let's quietly watch on. The answer will soon be revealed."

[Douluo Continent Martial Soul Ranking, Sixteenth Place: Bright Phoenix!]

The sixteenth line of the Golden Ranking ignited with holy white flames.

A clear and melodious phoenix cry resounded through the heavens.

An illusory phoenix, pure white from head to toe, with sacred radiance flowing across its wings, spread its wings and soared, dispelling gloom and bringing light and warmth.

[Martial Soul: Bright Phoenix]

[Affiliated To: Yan Shaozhe (Shrek Academy)]

[Martial Soul Assessment: A top-tier existence among phoenix-type martial souls, approaching Extreme Light Power, with an extremely strong restraining effect against evil and dark attributes. Its owner has profound cultivation and has developed the characteristics of the martial soul to an exceptional depth. Comprehensive Assessment: ranked sixteenth.]

[Reward: Light Attribute purity increased, flame temperature increased, resistance to all negative statuses enhanced, obtained innate ability "Phoenix Nirvana" (when suffering fatal damage, there is a chance to trigger a nirvana rebirth, restoring most of one's condition; cooldown is extremely long).]

"Bright Phoenix! Martial Soul Department Dean Yan Shaozhe!"

"Shrek again! This is the fourth one!"

"Even Dean Yan's Bright Phoenix can only be sixteenth? This..."

Shrek Academy.

Yan Shaozhe looked at his own martial soul making the ranking, yet there was not much joy on his face.

Instead, he gave a bitter laugh. "As expected, it's within my expectations. It's even a little lower than I imagined."

"Though Bright Phoenix is strong, before this Golden Ranking that encompasses past and present, it still isn't enough to look at."

Xian Lin'er comforted him. "Shaozhe, being able to make the ranking is already not easy. Besides, you even obtained a divine skill like 'Phoenix Nirvana.' Your life-preserving ability has greatly increased. This is a good thing for Shrek."

Just then, the Reward Light Pillar descended.

Yan Shaozhe's entire body shook. He felt his Bright Phoenix Martial Soul seeming to be purified, its light becoming even purer and holier.

The sacred aura contained within the flames grew denser and denser.

What shocked him even more was the "Phoenix Nirvana" talent. Though its cooldown was extremely long, it was no different from having an extra life!

This was absolutely an unexpected delight!

He took a deep breath and suppressed the turmoil in his heart. "The rewards are indeed generous, far beyond expectations, but this ranking..."

"Teacher, I increasingly feel that Shrek's understanding of the continent's hidden powers is still far too limited."

Mu En slowly nodded.

His aged face remained as still as an ancient well. "Keep watching. The true shock is probably still to come."

Douluo Continent Martial Soul Ranking, Fifteenth Place: Godly Taotie Bull!

The fifteenth line of the Golden Ranking flared with black light, and a vicious aura that seemed capable of Devouring the Heavens and Earth spread out.

An incomparably massive phantom appeared, shaped like a giant bull, with a ferocious head and a mouth like a bottomless pit.

It was none other than one of the dragon's nine sons—Taotie!

Martial Soul: Godly Taotie Bull

Affiliated To: Xuan Zi (Shrek Academy)

Martial Soul Assessment: A Top-tier Beast Martial Soul containing the bloodline of the ancient Ferocious Beast Taotie. It possesses power and devouring ability comparable to the ultimate, integrates offense and defense, and has overwhelming ferocity. Its owner's cultivation has reached Level 98, bringing the Martial Soul's power to an extremely high realm. Comprehensive Assessment: ranked fifteenth.

Reward: Taotie bloodline further stimulated. Strength and physique greatly enhanced, devouring ability improved, efficiency of digesting and converting energy increased, and Soul Power made thicker and more condensed.

"The Godly Taotie Bull! It's Elder Xuan!"

"Level 98 Taotie Douluo! His Martial Soul... is only ranked fifteenth?"

"How is that possible?! Elder Xuan is one of our Shrek's Stabilizing Pillars!"

This time, even within Shrek Academy, uncontrollable cries of shock rang out.

If the previous rankings had surprised them, then Xuan Zi's Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul being only fifteenth left them feeling intensely shocked, along with a trace of unease.

Inside Sea God's Pavilion.

The atmosphere instantly became so silent one could hear a pin drop.

Xuan Zi himself shot to his feet, and the Wine Gourd in his hand nearly fell to the floor.

His eyes widened as he stared at the ranking of his own Martial Soul on the Golden Ranking, his face filled with disbelief.

"My Godly Taotie Bull contains true Taotie blood, with limitless potential. Fifteenth?"

"What kind of joke is this?! It can't even enter the Top Ten?"