Shrek Only Accepts Monsters! The Gold Ranking List Was Practically Made for Us! Huo Wu Makes the List!

Outside Suotuo City, Shrek Academy.

Flender stood atop the platform, hands on his hips, his chest heaving as his face beamed with joy. His voice rang out like a bell across the entire field:

"The Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking? Perfect! Let those so-called top powers see what a true gathering place for geniuses looks like!

"At Shrek, we never accept mediocrities. We only accept monsters! This ranking was practically tailor-made for Shrek Academy!"

Behind him, Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands clasped behind his back. A pleased smile appeared on his usually stern face, his eyes filled with confidence in his disciples.

As the continent's foremost Master of Theory, he knew every disciple's talent inside and out.

Now, he added with certainty, "Flender is right. Every one of our disciples is a monster chosen from ten thousand."

Yu Xiaogang's gaze first fell on Tang San, and a trace of admiration flashed in his eyes. "Little San possesses Innate Full Soul Power and the exceedingly rare Twin Martial Souls. His talent surpasses the entire continent. The top spot on the Heavenly Pride Ranking may not be beyond his reach!"

"And Xiao Wu and Oscar." Yu Xiaogang shifted his gaze toward Xiao Wu and Oscar, his tone full of affirmation.

"They both possess Innate Full Soul Power! Such talent is exceedingly rare across the entire continent. Even the Upper Three Sects and Spirit Hall would struggle to find more than a few like them. A place in the top five will be no problem!"

Upon hearing that, Xiao Wu shook the rabbit ears atop her head. Her smile was sweet, but it carried a hint of cunning. "Don't worry, Master. I'll definitely make the list!"

Yet doubts rose in her heart. She was a shapeshifted Spirit Beast, not a human. Would she really be counted?

But there was obviously no way she could say that aloud now.

Oscar called out with a cheeky grin, "I guarantee I won't disgrace Shrek! I'll do my best to get a good ranking!"

Lastly, Yu Xiaogang looked at Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others, his tone remaining just as confident:

"As for the four of you, you are no ordinary people either. Every one of you possesses one of the continent's top martial souls, and your talents are all exceptional! With your gifts, you will naturally make the list and secure a place on the Heavenly Pride Ranking!"

Dai Mubai and the others were equally excited. They answered in unison, "We will not disappoint Master or the dean!"

Flender looked at his high-spirited disciples, then exchanged a glance with Yu Xiaogang. Burning light flickered in both their eyes.

Flender spoke again, his voice filled with anticipation for the future:

"For so many years, Shrek has remained hidden outside Suotuo City, quietly raising these monsters.

"Now that the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking has descended, the time has come for us to reveal our edge!"

"It is time for the entire continent to know that Shrek Academy is destined for a dazzling future!"

Yu Xiaogang took over, his tone firm and forceful. "Let them know that Spirit Hall and the Upper Three Sects are not the only gathering places for geniuses.

"Shrek Academy is the true cradle of monsters, where top-tier heavenly pride gather!"

"Shrek! Shrek!" the disciples shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens as blazing fighting spirit burned in their eyes.

For a time, the entire continent was swept up in turmoil, and every power turned its gaze toward the Gold Ranking List manifested by the Heavenly Dao!

They all wanted to see which faction's heavenly pride would claim a place in the top twenty—or even seize first place!

Amid countless expectant gazes, the golden light on the Sky Screen suddenly condensed. A line of dazzling words slowly emerged, resounding throughout Douluo Continent like the voice of the Heavenly Dao:

[Heavenly Pride Ranking, Twentieth Place: Huo Wu]

[Martial Soul: Fire Shadow]

[Level: Level 43 Battle Soul Ancestor]

[Affiliated power: Five Elements Academy · Blazing Fire Academy]

[Comprehensive Evaluation: Exceptional Flame Control talent. Her Fire Shadow Martial Soul possesses both powerful offense and control, with astonishing explosive power and immense potential!]

[Heavenly Dao Blessing: Flame Affinity permanently +10%. Spirit Skill Power for all Spirit Skills currently possessed and acquired in the future increases by 5%! All Soul Ring Ages increase by one hundred years. Receives one perfectly compatible Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.]

"Huo Wu?!"

"Five Elements Academy? Blazing Fire Academy?"

"A Level 43 Battle Soul Ancestor actually made the list? Five Elements Academy is truly a place where hidden dragons and crouching tigers lie!"

The instant the information on the Gold Ranking List was revealed, an enormous uproar erupted throughout the continent.

Before this, Five Elements Academy had held a modest reputation in the soul master world.

Yet it had always been overshadowed by top powers such as the Upper Three Sects and Spirit Hall. No one had expected that this seemingly ordinary academy would have a heavenly pride capable of entering the continent's top twenty!

Blazing Fire Academy erupted in celebration.

Huo Wu was training with the academy's disciples at the Training Ground. Her Fire Shadow Martial Soul blazed with raging flames, scorching the training stake before her.

When the words on the Sky Screen entered her sight, her entire body trembled. The flames suddenly surged several feet higher, and her eyes filled with stunned delight before turning into intense pride and defiance.

"I made the list! Twentieth place!"

Huo Wu clenched her fists as the Fire Shadow Martial Soul spread open behind her. Crimson flames danced joyfully as though they had come alive.

She was tall and slender, with a pretty face that carried a touch of arrogance. The loose strands before her forehead were faintly reddened by the firelight, while burning hot light flashed in her eyes.

"Huo Wu, you're incredible!" The Blazing Fire Academy disciples around her gathered excitedly, their faces full of admiration and joy. "A Level 43 Battle Soul Ancestor made the Heavenly Pride Ranking! This is the glory of being among the continent's top twenty!"

Huo Wu took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in her heart as a confident smile curved her lips. "Twentieth place?"

She raised her head toward the Sky Screen and declared confidently, "This is only the beginning! My goal does not end here! Once I break through to Soul King, I will definitely challenge for a higher ranking and let the entire continent know the strength of Blazing Fire Academy!"

Her Fire Shadow Martial Soul was a top-tier flame martial soul rarely seen in Blazing Fire Academy even once in a century. Not only were its flames exceptionally hot, but it could also control fire to create illusions and barriers, combining powerful offense with control.

At Level 43, she had long mastered her second Spirit Skill, Fire Shadow Clone, and her third Spirit Skill, Resisting Fire Ring. Even against ordinary Soul Kings, she could fight above her level without fear.

Now that she had received the Heavenly Dao Blessing, the improvements to her Flame Affinity and Spirit Skill Power elevated her strength to an even greater level.

The Deans and disciples of the other four academies within Five Elements Academy—Thunder Academy, Skywater Academy, Divine Wind Academy, and Plant Academy—were also utterly shocked.

The dean of Thunder Academy stroked his beard, surprise flashing through his eyes. "I never expected Huo Wu of Blazing Fire Academy to possess such talent!"

Shui Bing'er of Skywater Academy, dressed in a blue gown, looked at Huo Wu on the Sky Screen. A fighting spirit flashed in her eyes. "Huo Wu, your Fire Shadow may be strong, but my Ice Phoenix is no weaker. At the next academy exchange tournament, we will settle this properly!"

The various powers across the continent reacted differently to Huo Wu's appearance on the list.

Inside the Papal Palace of Spirit City, Bibi Dong's lips curled in mockery. "A Level 43 Battle Soul Ancestor. Her talent is acceptable, but that is all."

In her eyes, such strength was not enough to pose any threat to Spirit Hall. Huo Wu was merely a drop in the ocean among the continent's heavenly pride.