The Confident Shrek Academy

However, Qian Daoliu slowly shook his head, a trace of barely perceptible worry flashing through his golden eyes.

His voice was calm yet carried unquestionable authority. "Have you perhaps forgotten Sea God Island?"

The moment he said this, the excitement on the several enshrined ones' faces froze.

Qian Daoliu continued, "The Sea God Martial Soul and the Six-winged Angel Martial Soul are both inherited Martial Souls of First-rank Gods. There is no obvious difference in their quality. They represent the mighty power of different deities, each with its own strengths."

"Therefore, it remains unknown which will rank higher: Xue'er's Martial Soul or Bo Saixi's Sea God Martial Soul."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the now-silent crowd as his tone grew deeper. "Moreover, the world is vast. Who can say that, besides the Angel and Sea God, there are no other divine inheritances of equal or even greater power hidden in the world? Isn't this suddenly appearing Sky Screen itself the greatest unknown?"

The Worship Hall fell silent.

Only then did the several Titled Douluo realize that, perhaps because of their favoritism toward the Young Master and their absolute confidence in Spirit Hall, they had taken things too much for granted.

After Qian Daoliu's reminder, they truly understood the complexity and uncertainty behind this Martial Soul Ranking.

Golden Crocodile Douluo took a deep breath and said gravely, "The Great Enshrined One is absolutely right. We failed to think things through. It seems this Martial Soul Ranking is indeed filled with variables."

Qian Daoliu gave a slight nod and said no more.

Turning his gaze back toward the Golden Sky Curtain outside the hall, he silently thought, Xue'er, regardless of your ranking, this may be an opportunity for you—or a trial.

Heaven Dou Empire, Crown Prince's Palace.

Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) stood before the window, looking up at the Golden Light Curtain blanketing the sky. Her gentle, jade-like face was filled with undisguised shock.

Behind her, two figures silently appeared like ghosts. They were Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo, who had been ordered to protect her.

Through special means, they had already learned some information about the Sky Screen.

"Your Highness," Porcupinefish Douluo lowered his voice, his tone more solemn than ever.

"According to word from Spirit Hall, Elders Yue Guan and Gui Mei attempted to approach the Light Screen, but a ripple of Golden Light unleashed by it instantly gravely injured them. Had His Holiness the Pope not acted in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"That power... far exceeded all expectations."

Snake Lance Douluo added, "According to our investigations, an Level 89 Soul Douluo previously relied on his strength and forcibly soared into the sky, intending to probe the secrets of the Sky Screen. Yet while still extremely far away, he was instantly reduced to ashes by a Golden Lightning bolt that appeared out of nowhere. He did not even have a chance to react."

At this, the fingers holding Qian Renxue's teacup paused slightly.

She knew Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's strength well.

As Level 95 Super Douluo, they could even contend with Level 96 or 97 experts when fighting together.

And that Level 89 Soul Douluo would have been considered a major figure anywhere.

Such an expert had not even possessed the slightest ability to resist?

The level of power displayed by this Mysterious Sky Screen made her think of the Angel God Trial.

Yet her intuition told her that the great power contained behind this Golden Light Curtain was likely even more profound, ancient, and powerful than the Angel God Trial she had encountered so far!

"So, the existence of this Light Screen is no longer something any force on the continent can control or interfere with?"

Qian Renxue's voice remained as gentle as the Crown Prince's, but waves had already risen within her heart.

"Yes, Your Highness. At present, it seems we can only wait and see."

Porcupinefish Douluo answered respectfully.

Snake Lance Douluo spoke eagerly instead. "But rest assured, Your Highness! Your Six-winged Angel Martial Soul is a God-given Martial Soul, with Innate Level 20 Soul Power."

"On this Martial Soul Ranking, Young Master, you will certainly rank among the very best! Once you receive the Heavenly Dao Bestowal, your strength will surely rise even further, and our great cause will be within reach!"

Qian Renxue gave a soft "Mm" and said nothing more.

Her gaze returned to the Sky Screen, but that absurd premonition in her heart only became clearer.

Perhaps there truly were Martial Souls in this world that surpassed her understanding, Martial Souls even stronger than the Six-winged Angel.

But she quickly suppressed that flicker of doubt.

Just as her grandfather and the enshrined ones had expected, among the First-rank God Martial Souls currently known, there were only the Angel and the Sea God.

The two should theoretically be evenly matched.

She had absolute confidence in her talent and Martial Soul. Even if she could not claim the top rank alone, she would certainly be among the Top Three!

No matter what rank I receive, I, Qian Renxue, will claim this reward!

A sharp glint flashed through her eyes, only to be instantly concealed beneath her perfect disguise. She returned to being the refined and elegant Crown Prince of Heaven Dou.

Shrek Academy.

The students led by Tang San and Dai Mubai, along with Flender, Zhao Wuji, Yu Xiaogang, and the others, had all gathered there as well.

Looking up at the strange phenomenon in the sky, their faces were filled with shock and curiosity.

"Little San, did you see it? The Martial Soul Ranking!"

Dai Mubai heavily patted Tang San's shoulder and laughed heartily. "With your Twin Martial Souls, especially that Number One Tool Martial Soul Under Heaven, the Clear Sky Hammer, you'll definitely make it into the top five. Who knows what earth-shaking reward you'll receive then? Maybe your Soul Power will soar by ten levels at once!"

Oscar joined in from the side. "Exactly! Third Brother's Clear Sky Hammer will definitely rank high, and Boss Dai's Evil Eye White Tiger is also a top-tier Beast Martial Soul!"

Xiao Wu held Tang San's arm. Though she said nothing, the way she looked at Tang San was filled with pride and trust.

Ma Hongjun chuckled. "I think Third Brother taking first place won't be a problem at all! Shrek will become famous then!"

Listening to his companions, Tang San naturally felt a surge of heroic spirit rise within him.

He recalled the teachings of his teacher, Yu Xiaogang. The Clear Sky Hammer was the Number One Tool Martial Soul Under Heaven, unparalleled in quality.

It was not even inferior to the legendary God-Tier Martial Souls.

The fact that his father, Tang Hao, had heavily injured the previous Pope of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji, when he had only just entered the realm of Titled Douluo was proof enough.

He also believed that his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul.

Had a great chance of challenging for the top rank of the Martial Soul Ranking!

Yet outwardly, he remained modest and smiled warmly. "Mubai, Oscar, don't just talk about me. Your Evil Eye White Tiger is also a top-tier Assault Type Beast Martial Soul, while Oscar's Sausage Martial Soul is an unprecedented Food System Martial Soul with Innate Full Soul Power. Its quality is extremely high."

"Xiao Wu's Soft Bone Rabbit and Fatty's Evil Fire Phoenix are exceptional as well. I believe all of our Martial Souls have a chance to make it onto the top twenty of this Ranking List."

His gaze swept over his companions as he continued, "If we can obtain the resources bestowed by this Sky Screen, our strength will surely rise to another level."

"When the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament for the entire continent arrives in a few years, we, the Shrek Seven Devils, will definitely make a name for ourselves and fulfill our teacher's expectations!"

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai and the others smiled even more brightly, and the atmosphere grew heated.

In their youthful hearts, who did not long to make a name for themselves? Who did not look forward to a fortuitous encounter?