Bibi Dong's Astonishment

Spirit Hall, Pope's Palace.

Seated upon her throne, Bibi Dong suddenly tightened her jade-like hand around the jeweled scepter when she heard, "Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, 20th Place."

For the first time, obvious astonishment appeared on her breathtakingly beautiful face.

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon... is only twentieth?"

Her Phoenix Eyes narrowed slightly as stormy waves surged within her heart.

This was completely beyond her expectations.

She knew the quality of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. It was unquestionably top-tier.

Even it could only rank twentieth. Then the Martial Souls ahead of it...

A sense that matters were slipping beyond her control rose within her, making her deeply uneasy.

Yet at the same time, an even fiercer ambition began burning in her heart.

Even the reward for twentieth place was so generous. What about those ranked higher?

She instinctively looked down at Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo below.

The two wore bitter expressions, and the faint hope that had just risen in their eyes was completely extinguished.

Although their Martial Souls were unique and powerful, they believed that in terms of absolute quality, they still fell slightly short of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was only ranked twentieth. The two of them... were likely not even on the list.

Gui Mei and Yue Guan exchanged glances, each seeing the same thought in the other's eyes: Could it be... that even Her Majesty the Pope's two heaven-defying Twin Martial Souls could not enter the top ten?

This thought had only just emerged—

The Sky Screen changed again!

Golden Light flowed, and a new ranking appeared prominently:

[Martial Soul Ranking, 19th Place: Death Spider Emperor]

[Holder: Bibi Dong (Spirit Hall)]

[Rating: Top-tier Assault Type/Control System Beast Martial Soul. Contains top-tier powers of death and deadly poison, with the ability to Devour and grow. Current development level: 85%]

[Reward: Soul Power Level Increased by One Level, all Soul Ring Ages increased by one thousand years]

"Nineteenth place?"

Bibi Dong's pupils contracted as that faint sense of foreboding in her heart became reality.

Her Death Spider Emperor was actually only ranked nineteenth?!

But in the next instant, the familiar Golden Light Pillar descended with a thunderous crash, completely enveloping her!

Vast Heavenly Dao energy poured into her body, and her Level 98 peak Soul Power instantly began to boil.

That solid barrier was utterly unable to withstand this mighty force and shattered with a bang!

Level 99!

Limit Douluo!

A vast and boundless, terrifying pressure that seemed capable of ruling over death erupted from Bibi Dong's body in an instant, causing the entire Pope's Palace to shake violently.

The shadow of a pitch-black Death Spider Emperor flashed behind her before vanishing, while heart-pounding Purple poison mist diffused outward before instantly withdrawing.

Under that terrifying pressure, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo below let out muffled groans and involuntarily dropped to one knee.

They could barely resist only by circulating their Soul Power at full force, their faces filled with shock and reverence!

"Congratulations, Your Majesty the Pope! Congratulations on attaining the realm of Limit Douluo!"

The two endured the pressure and shouted their congratulations excitedly.

Feeling the powerful Soul Power within her surge like an ocean, far surpassing what it had once been, as well as the increasingly close connection to the Rakshasa God Trial deep within her soul, a faint satisfied smile finally appeared on Bibi Dong's peerlessly beautiful face.

Although her ranking had been lower than expected, this tangible increase in power could not be denied.

With Level 99 Limit Douluo strength, coupled with the advantages of the Rakshasa God Trial, who else on the continent could stop Spirit Hall's advance?

The great cause of unification was within reach!

However, the Heavenly Dao rewards had not ended.

The Golden Light of the Sky Screen flashed again:

[Martial Soul Ranking, 18th Place: Soul Devouring Spider Emperor]

[Holder: Bibi Dong (Spirit Hall)]

[Rating: Top-tier Assault Type/Spirit System Beast Martial Soul. Possesses the bizarre abilities to Devour souls and weaken spiritual power. Current development level: 83%]

[Reward: Personal Soul Power Solidification doubled, all Soul Ring Ages increased by one thousand years]

Another, slightly thinner beam of Golden Light descended and merged into Bibi Dong's body.

Immediately, her Soul Power, having just advanced to Level 99, boiled and doubled in an instant. It then fiercely compressed, raising the quality of her Soul Power by another factor of two.

This feeling of immense power, as though she could control heaven and earth and Tear Apart everything, intoxicated her beyond measure.

At the same time, all her Soul Rings were tempered once more, their ages increasing by one thousand years as their glow became even deeper.

Especially those black Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings—their color had become so deep that they shone, faintly shifting toward dark red!

Her name appeared on the rankings twice!

Double rewards!

At this moment, Bibi Dong's strength reached an unprecedented peak!

After her joy subsided, Bibi Dong quickly Calm Down, Cold Light flashing in her Phoenix Eyes.

The rewards for nineteenth and eighteenth place were already so heaven-defying. What about the ones ahead?

If they fell into the hands of hostile forces...

"Gui Mei, Yue Guan!"

Her voice was icy and carried unquestionable killing intent.

"Your subordinates are here!" the two immediately answered.

"Immediately deploy more men. Use every intelligence network at our disposal and keep a close watch on every person who appears on the rankings from now on! Record the direction and general area where the rewards descend! Once you discover a talented Soul Master outside Spirit Hall's faction receiving an opportunity..."

A ruthless glint flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes. "Recruit them if possible. If not... you know what to do! We absolutely cannot allow any potential threat to grow!"

"Yes, Your Majesty the Pope!"

Gui Mei and Yue Guan's hearts trembled, and they immediately accepted the order and departed.

They knew that Her Majesty the Pope intended to seize this opportunity to either absorb talented individuals or... eliminate them!

Watching the two leave and feeling the surging power within her body, Bibi Dong curled her lips into a cold smile.

Although the appearance of the Sky Screen had brought unforeseen changes, she, Bibi Dong, would surely use everything to turn those changes into stepping stones for Spirit Hall's unification of the continent!

Within the Worship Hall.

Qian Daoliu quietly sensed the Limit Douluo aura that had suddenly erupted and rapidly withdrawn from the direction of the Pope's Palace, along with that undisguised cold killing intent. A complicated and Solemn glint flashed through his golden eyes.

"She still broke through, and her strength seems even greater than that of an ordinary Level 99..."

Qian Daoliu sighed softly. "The inheritance of the Rakshasa God, combined with this Heavenly Dao reward... Alas, that moment of mercy back then!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others behind him also wore Solemn expressions.

Bibi Dong's rapid growth and ruthless methods had long surpassed their control.

Now that her strength had greatly increased, the balance of power within Spirit Hall would likely tilt once again.

"Brother, we..."

Golden Crocodile Douluo hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping himself.

Qian Daoliu waved his hand and turned his gaze back to the Sky Screen. "Watch and wait. Xue'er is the hope of the future. Right now, I am more concerned with what kind of Martial Souls could surpass her Twin Martial Souls and rank among the very top..."

Every worshipper's heart tightened.

Even Bibi Dong's Twin Martial Souls were only ranked eighteenth and nineteenth. Just how terrifying must the seventeen Martial Souls ahead of them be?

What rank could the Young Master's Six-winged Angel attain?

The entire continent was utterly thrown into turmoil by the successive rankings, filled with shock and undercurrents.

The Major powers all began taking action, their eyes fixed firmly on the Sky Screen while they warily surveyed their surroundings, trying to find the next lucky person.

The announcement of the Martial Soul Ranking was like a massive boulder cast into a calm lake, completely stirring up the Wind and Clouds of Douluo Continent.

And everyone understood that this was only the beginning.

Even more shocking rankings were yet to come!