Yu Xiaogang's Wishful Thinking?! Just a Stray by the Road!

"I claim the reward!"

Qian Renxue silently murmured in her heart.

The next instant, an incomparably dazzling golden pillar of light descended from the Heavenly Screen, completely enveloping her.

Warm, vast energy surged madly into every limb and bone of her body.

Qian Renxue could clearly feel her Soul Power being tempered and compressed again and again, becoming purer and more solid than ever before.

The six Angel Spirit Bones attached to her body erupted with blinding light.

The patterns upon the Spirit Bones became increasingly intricate and sacred, while a terrifying power far surpassing its former state brewed and transformed within them!

The entire process lasted a full minute.

When the pillar of light dispersed, Qian Renxue slowly opened her eyes, and a flash of gold vanished from her gaze.

She lightly clenched her fist, feeling the surging power within her that seemed ready to overflow, and a satisfied, confident smile appeared on her face.

She was now more than one level stronger than before claiming the reward!

At that moment, the golden Heavenly Screen above the sky changed once more.

The entry for fifteenth place slowly faded away, and a new ranking began to appear.

[Douluo Martial Soul Ranking, Fourteenth Place!]

[Martial Souls: Twin Martial Souls—Death Spider Emperor, Soul Devouring Spider Emperor!]

[Holder: Bibi Dong!]

[Comment: Both the Death Spider Emperor and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor are super Martial Souls of evil attributes, far surpassing ordinary top-tier Martial Souls.

Holder Bibi Dong is a peerless genius. She cultivated two utterly different top-tier Martial Souls to the level of a Titled Douluo and developed an extremely high degree of fusion between them. Combined, their potential and power are worthy of fourteenth place!]

[Reward: Soul Power Solidification increased fivefold! The age of every Spirit Ring under her name is uniformly raised to one hundred thousand years! God-level Spirit Skill: Rakshasa Divine Domain!]

Outside Jialing Pass, within Shrek Academy's camp.

"What?!"

Upon seeing the new ranking on the Heavenly Screen, Flender was the first to cry out.

"Bibi Dong's Twin Martial Souls only ranked fourteenth?!"

"What kind of joke is this?! Those are Twin Martial Souls!

And they're two evil Martial Souls of extremely high quality! How could they rank only one place above Qian Renxue's Six-winged Angel?"

The Shrek group was likewise stunned.

Yu Xiaogang's expression became incomparably solemn. He pushed up his glasses and said gravely.

"The combination of Twin Martial Souls has never been as simple as one plus one equaling two. It is a qualitative leap.

Judging by quality alone, Bibi Dong's two Martial Souls are likely no weaker than Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer. Yet together, they only barely made fourteenth place... Truly shocking."

Tang San's expression was more serious than ever.

"This... Bibi Dong's Death Spider Emperor and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor are absolutely no weaker in quality than my Clear Sky Hammer and Blue Silver Emperor. Such a combination only ranked fourteenth?"

This result made him feel immense pressure.

Beside him, Zhu Zhuqing let out a quiet sigh.

"It seems we truly have no chance of making the list. Every one of us Shrek Seven Devils considered ourselves heaven's favored children, yet now it seems only Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix barely squeezed into nineteenth place.

This ranking is simply too absurd."

Ning Rongrong also pouted, clearly unconvinced.

"Exactly! Is this list being randomly ranked? My Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda is the strongest Support System Martial Soul. How could it possibly fail to make the list?"

Listening to his disciples' discussion, Yu Xiaogang shook his head and gave his own assessment.

"The ranking criteria for this list are likely extremely complex. It does not look only at the Martial Soul's innate quality.

It may also take into account the compatibility between the Martial Soul and its holder, the holder's degree of development of the Martial Soul, and... the highest potential it can ultimately attain!"

"That's right!"

Xiao Wu immediately chimed in. She linked her arm through Tang San's and spoke with a proud expression.

"If we're judging by potential, my brother is going to inherit the Sea God Position! His future is limitless. First place on this list can only belong to my brother!"

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang nodded in agreement.

"Indeed. Little San's talent and opportunities do give him a chance to contend for first place."

Then his tone shifted, and a trace of confidence and pride flashed through his eyes.

"But you must not underestimate my Golden Sacred Dragon Martial Soul either. It has the potential to evolve into the legendary Dragon God!"

"First place on this list is very likely to be mine!"

When Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, the atmosphere in the Shrek camp became somewhat strange.

After a moment, Tang San was the first to break the silence. He looked at his teacher, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Teacher is right."

"Teacher's Golden Sacred Dragon absolutely has the qualifications to contend for first place."

Tang San's voice was exceptionally sincere.

"Back then, Luo San Pao was regarded by the world as nothing more than a Wasted Martial Soul born from a failed mutation. Yet Teacher, relying on theoretical knowledge beyond anyone else's, forcibly developed it to its current state."

"Such an ability to turn decay into the miraculous—no one on the entire continent can rival Teacher."

These words came from the bottom of Tang San's heart.

His respect for Yu Xiaogang had never wavered.

Ma Hongjun, standing nearby, also nodded vigorously and stepped forward, excitement written across his face.

"Exactly, exactly!"

"And Master's Soul Power has already reached level fifty-six!

In less than ten years, he soared all the way from level twenty-nine to level fifty-six!"

"That cultivation speed is practically faster than ours! At this rate, Master might even become a god someday!"

A thoughtful look flashed through Dai Mubai's golden eyes before he also spoke in agreement.

He glanced at Bibi Dong's name on the Heavenly Screen, then thought of that name from the rumors.

"That Qian Yu is said to be a Wasted incapable of cultivation, spending all day indulging in poetry and romance. He cannot possibly compare to Teacher."

"Bibi Dong probably chose him in a moment of confusion back then."

Listening to his disciples praise Yu Xiaogang one after another, Dean Flender also wore an expression of shared pride.

He cleared his throat and spoke in a summarizing tone.

"What does Qian Yu have that he can use to compare with Master?"

"Master's theoretical knowledge is number one on the continent, and his teaching ability is first-rate as well. Otherwise, how could he have taught monsters like you, the Shrek Seven Devils?"

"Look at Little San—he is about to inherit a divine position. That is all Master's credit!"

"Besides, Master's own Martial Soul is the Golden Sacred Dragon, which can evolve into the Dragon God! Its potential is limitless!"

The more Flender spoke, the more excited he became. He waved a hand grandly.

"What could Qian Yu possibly use to compare with Master?"

Everyone's praise greatly satisfied Yu Xiaogang's vanity.

A faint smile appeared on his face. He waved his hand, feigning modesty, but the pride in his eyes could not be concealed.

"Enough. Let us not discuss this Qian Yu."

"He is merely an insignificant person. He and I are destined to belong to two different worlds."