Diao Chan Makes the Ranking, Nine Lives Black Cat

Thunder rumbled behind Sikong Zhen, and both Dugu Bo and Snake Lance Douluo sensed the threat of death at that moment.

"I'm a Spirit Hall elder!"

"I'm Sikong Zhen, a trainee at Great Wall Academy."

Boom—!

Blue lightning danced like a giant serpent, tearing into and entangling Snake Lance Douluo before grinding him into dust.

Sikong Zhen turned to look at Dugu Bo, scaring him into a violent shudder.

A Soul Douluo had instantly killed a Titled Douluo, and the other side had even introduced themselves. Just what kind of power was Great Wall Academy?

Dugu Bo thought of several ways to protect himself, such as joining their faction or offering up the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

As for how he would suppress the poison in his body without the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Bo could only say that staying alive one more step was all that mattered.

"Our dean said he can cure your poison."

Dugu Bo had been waiting for the god of death to pass judgment, so he stared at Sikong Zhen in disbelief.

"Really?!"

The commotion at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect soon attracted the attention of the surrounding factions.

As the teacher of the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Ning Fengzhi immediately had Xue Ye send people to investigate.

"You're saying that Sword Douluo has gained some insight?"

Ning Fengzhi wore a refined, gentle smile. As an intelligent man, getting too deeply involved with different factions brought no benefits.

However, as long as those factions did not know about one another, everything could become a benefit.

"Sword Douluo's strength has greatly increased. Congratulations, Sect Master Ning."

Meanwhile, in the rear mountains of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect,

Chen Xin leaned against a tree with his sword, panting heavily.

"The younger generation is truly formidable. Truly formidable."

Li Bai's clothes were somewhat torn, but he completely ignored it as he tipped his head back and poured wine into his mouth.

"In the swordsmanship of this continent, only Brother Chen and I stand at the summit!"

Seeing how carefree Li Bai was, Chen Xin no longer held on to his seniority. He addressed him as Brother Li, and the two became friends despite their age difference. Nothing could be more fitting.

However, Chen Xin bore the weight of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on his shoulders, so he asked,

"What kind of faction is the Great Wall Academy where Brother Li comes from, and why did it send Brother Li to exchange swordsmanship with me?"

After swallowing a mouthful of fine wine, a hint of drunkenness appeared in Li Bai's eyes.

"Great Wall Academy is an absolutely wonderful place founded by our esteemed dean. It lies in the Extreme North, yet it keeps the common people safe from the bitter cold. The villages there, which the Heaven Dou Empire only visits to collect taxes and otherwise completely ignores, are now all under our protection."

A trace of admiration flashed through Chen Xin's eyes. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the wealthiest force in the entire Douluo Continent, but when it came to doing good deeds, there were truly very few to count.

Of course, as a Titled Douluo, Chen Xin had not seen much of the suffering of ordinary people. He had only visited the Extreme North during his travels across the continent in his younger years.

There, the weather was freezing, and the people struggled to survive.

If the dean of Great Wall Academy truly possessed the power to shut out the frozen world, then regardless of that person's strength, in the eyes of the northern residents, what difference was there between him and a god?

No, there was a difference.

The gods would not shield them from the bitter cold, but the dean of Great Wall Academy would.

"No wonder a hero like Brother Li is in his academy. Your dean truly is a great hero."

Having said this, Chen Xin could not ask any more questions. Two transparent sword hearts should communicate amid the clashing and ringing of swords, not become mixed with too many interests.

[Sixteenth on the Golden Ranking Combat Power, Great Wall Academy, Phantom Douluo—Diao Chan!]

[Martial Soul: Nine Lives Black Cat, a Level 97 Agility Attack System Super Douluo!]

"Another person from Brother Li's academy. That makes four already, right?"

"Just wait and see, Brother Chen. This is only the beginning."

Li Bai held a blade of grass between his teeth and laughed unconstrainedly.

Extreme North, Great Wall Academy.

"I knew wicked Chan'er had definitely been cultivating in secret behind my back. Just two days ago, she told me she was stuck at Level 96 and couldn't advance any further!"

Gongsun Li, dressed in the white-and-red robes of the Snow Prayer Spirit Blessing, stood with her arms crossed, furious.

After all, if her cultivation speed with Twin Martial Souls still could not catch up to that of the good sister who had come here with her, didn't that mean she was an idiot?

Nearby, Snow Empress and Hua Mulan covered their mouths as they snickered. The strength of the two could be said to rank among the top five in Great Wall Academy.

A few days ago, Diao Chan really had not lied to Gongsun Li. She truly had been at Level 96 then. She had merely broken through right after saying it.

Just like Baili Shouyue, who had only just broken through to Level 97, their foundations were unstable. Otherwise, at the same level, the quality of the Martial Souls on Great Wall Academy's side would have completely crushed the others, and they would definitely all have ranked near the top of the list.

[Diao Chan, Martial Soul: Nine Lives Black Cat. Mysterious and unpredictable, powerful beyond compare. She is truly the strongest Agility Attack System Soul Master among Beast Martial Souls. Unfortunately, her cultivation time is relatively short and her foundation is somewhat shallow, so she ranks here.]

[Reward: Soul Power increased by one level, all Soul Ring Year Limits increased by two thousand years, and one additional day of Dream of Illusion experience.]

"'Her cultivation time is relatively short, and her foundation is somewhat shallow.' Brother Li, what say you of these words?"

Chen Xin had been infected by Li Bai's occasional scholarly manner of speech, and he suddenly threw out a line of his own, making Li Bai laugh so hard he bent backward.

"Although it is somewhat excessive, it is the truth."

"How can a short cultivation period be linked to Level 97 Soul Power? I'm ninety-three years old this year and have Level 96 Soul Power. What does that count as?"

"Those who hear the Dao do so at different times. Everyone who walks the path toward becoming stronger deserves respect."

Li Bai did not answer Chen Xin directly. After all, the person in Great Wall Academy with the longest cultivation time had only cultivated for three years, while Li Bai had cultivated for merely one day.

After his battle with Chen Xin, Li Bai had gained many insights. He had already decided to hunt a suitable Ninth Spirit Ring for himself on the way back to the academy.

Spirit Hall, Papal Palace.

"Great Wall Academy again. Where have our people reached?"

Two people from Great Wall Academy had made the rankings in succession, even surpassing the fifth Worshipper of Spirit Hall, Light Feather Douluo. This made Bibi Dong feel increasingly pressed for time.

"Elder Chrysanthemum has already set out. According to the intelligence, Great Wall Academy is in the Extreme North, so it should be easy to find."

Hearing that Chrysanthemum Douluo had already gone to look for them, Bibi Dong relaxed somewhat.

She had instructed Chrysanthemum Douluo to negotiate amicably first, and to use Spirit Hall's influence to pressure them only if the talks broke down.

However, when Great Wall Academy had first appeared on the rankings, it had only had two people. Now it already had four, ranking just below Spirit Hall in numbers. In terms of quality, Spirit Hall was even inferior to Great Wall Academy.

"Elder Ghost, go find Elder Chrysanthemum. Remember, you must show enough sincerity. If things truly don't work out, return and report to me first."

Bibi Dong's eyes were filled with an expression of absolute confidence. In her estimation, no matter how strong Great Wall Academy was, it could only go so far.

Even if more people appeared on the rankings later, they would never surpass her!

The Rakshasa God Trial was already more than halfway complete. She, Bibi Dong, was the chosen one!

As for Spirit Hall's current ranking,

Bibi Dong curled her lips in disdain. Those old fools in the Worship Hall should have been contributing their remaining strength to Spirit Hall long ago. They were nothing but useless trash who could not even enter the top five of the Power Ranking.

"This subordinate accepts your orders. I certainly won't fail the trust of Your Holiness!"