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Inside the Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong sat high upon the Pope's Throne.

When she saw the names "Six-winged Angel" and "Qian Renxue," the jade fingers gripping her scepter suddenly tightened, her knuckles turning white.

Though her feelings toward Qian Renxue, her daughter, were complicated deep down, even carrying a trace of hatred.

At this moment, an indescribable sense of suffocation and even deeper wariness still surged within her.

"Even the Six-winged Angel can only rank eleventh."

Bibi Dong narrowed her Phoenix Eyes, Cold Light flashing within them. "What exactly is this Ranking List foretelling?"

This ranking only made her more certain that the mysterious Big Dipper Academy had an enormous connection to the top of the ranking list!

"We must uncover Big Dipper Academy's details as soon as possible!"

This thought became incomparably urgent in her heart.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong looked at each other, each seeing shock in the others' eyes.

"Six-winged Angel, eleventh!"

Gu Rong smacked his lips, his throat feeling somewhat dry. "Old Chen, Fengzhi, this... this is too outrageous, isn't it? That's a God-Tier Martial Soul!"

Chen Xin nodded with a Solemn expression. "It truly is unbelievable. It seems we previously underestimated the value of this ranking list, and also underestimated the hidden foundations of this continent."

Ning Fengzhi drew a deep breath and tried to calm the raging waves in his heart before speaking in a deep voice.

"Uncle Jian, Uncle Bone, it seems that the Big Dipper Academy where Rongrong is staying is even more terrifying than we imagined. Even the Six-winged Angel cannot enter the top ten, so those in the top ten..."

"I even suspect that most of them may be connected to Big Dipper Academy!"

"After all, we know more or less about the continent's established top powers. Only Big Dipper Academy seems to have appeared out of nowhere, unfathomable and mysterious."

This speculation made all three of them shudder inwardly.

If that were true, then Big Dipper Academy's power might already have reached the point where it could overturn the continent's current balance!

Within a forest, Qian Renxue had long since left the Heaven Dou Empire to prevent her identity from being exposed.

A golden pillar of light pierced through the Void and precisely enveloped Qian Renxue.

Her Soul Power, already at the Soul Emperor level, surged once more, breaking through five consecutive levels.

The five Soul Rings surrounding her shone brilliantly as their colors rapidly transformed.

In the end, they became an astonishing configuration of three Purple and two black rings!

At the same time, two skeletal phantoms emitting gentle Golden Light and containing a sacred aura floated before her.

They were precisely the two God-bestowed Soul Bones.

When the light faded, Qian Renxue sensed the surging power within her body, yet there was little joy on her Exquisite face.

Instead, it carried a hint of Solemn understanding.

"Young Master!"

Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo hurried forward, delight on their faces, though confusion and worry outweighed it.

"Your strength has greatly increased. Congratulations! But this ranking..."

Qian Renxue raised her hand and gently touched the two God-bestowed Soul Bones.

Feeling the pure, attribute-less, powerful energy contained within them, her heart stirred slightly.

"Truly miraculous. They can perfectly compatible with any Martial Soul and develop the most suitable Soul Bone skills. Is that the meaning of 'God-bestowed'?"

"Unfortunately, their age is too low. They do not suit my goal of obtaining the Angel God Raiment."

She put away the Soul Bones, looked at her two fiercely loyal subordinates, and spoke calmly. "Two Elders, there is no need to be surprised. I expected this result long ago."

"The Heavenly Dao Ranking List's Judging Criteria are far more complex than we imagined. Though the Six-winged Angel Martial Soul is powerful, perhaps in certain aspects, it truly falls short of those existences ranked before it."

She paused, her gaze turning toward the still-resplendent Golden Ranking outside the window. A barely perceptible fighting spirit burned in her eyes.

"What interests me more now is which Martial Souls occupy the top ten?"

"Other than the known Sea God Martial Soul, what surprises will the rest bring?"

Seeing their Young Master remain so composed, Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo's unease subsided somewhat.

Yet at the same time, they developed immense curiosity and a trace of awe toward the unknown top ten.

In the depths of the Boundless Sea.

An island shrouded by an enormous transparent barrier resembled a paradise.

It was Sea God Island.

In Front of the Sea God Temple, the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians gathered under Bo Saixi's lead.

When they saw the Six-winged Angel Martial Soul ranked eleventh, these powerful Titled Douluo first breathed a sigh of relief.

But deeper shock soon surged into their hearts.

"Great Enshrined One, congratulations! The Six-winged Angel ranks eleventh, so your Sea God Martial Soul will certainly enter the top ten!"

Sea Horse Douluo said excitedly.

The other Guardians also revealed delighted expressions.

The relationship between Sea God Island and Spirit Hall was delicate. Naturally, they were pleased to see the other side's inherited Martial Soul suppressed.

However, there was not the slightest sign of ease on Bo Saixi's exquisite face.

Instead, her azure eyes were filled with Solemnity.

She gently shook her head, her voice ethereal and carrying A hint of worry. "Everyone, do not celebrate too soon. The Six-winged Angel is a God-Tier Martial Soul with limitless power. If even it can only rank eleventh, what does that mean?"

She swept her gaze over the crowd and slowly said, "It means that the Martial Souls ranked ahead of it likely all possess potential or traits beyond ordinary God-Tier Martial Souls."

"The Sea God Martial Soul I inherited is certainly powerful, but whether it can enter the top five, or even the Top Three, remains unknown."

"The waters of this continent run too deep. Perhaps some forbidden existences that even Lord Sea God never noticed have already quietly awakened or descended."

Bo Saixi's words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the joy that had just risen in everyone's hearts.

Indeed, even a God-Tier Martial Soul could not enter the top ten.

Then just how terrifying was the value of the top ten?

They had originally believed the Sea God Martial Soul could at least firmly claim a spot in the Top Three. Now, it seemed that thought might have been far too optimistic.

An invisible pressure settled over everyone's hearts.

Just as powers across the continent were stirred by the announcement of eleventh place, anticipating yet fearing the top ten.

The Golden Light on the Sky Screen once again fluctuated violently.

The new ranking was finally about to be revealed!

[Martial Soul Ranking, Tenth Place: Sea God]

[Holder: Bo Saixi (Sea God Island)]

[Rating: God-Tier Martial Soul, ruler of the oceans, capable of commanding boundless Ocean Power, virtually invincible within the sea. Current development: 95%]

[Reward: Soul Power Solidification doubled, one Fifty thousand years God-bestowed Soul Bone, Divine Skill: Boundless Sea, Demigod Artifact: Flute of the Ocean.]

"Tenth place! It's the Sea God Martial Soul!"

"Sea God Island's Great Enshrined One, Bo Saixi? What power is Sea God Island?"

"The rewards... a Divine Skill! A Demigod Artifact!"

The entire Douluo Continent was thrown into a complete uproar!

If the Six-winged Angel ranking eleventh had shocked everyone, then the Sea God Martial Soul being ranked tenth.

Made everyone feel a bone-deep chill and a sense of insignificance in the face of the unknown!

Could the nine Martial Souls ahead of it all be existences that surpassed even gods?