Tang San Takes First?! Yu Xiaogang's Wishful Thinking!

Everyone chimed in, their gazes toward Qian Renxue filled with fervent worship.

Yet Qian Renxue was not as optimistic as they were.

Her clear golden eyes looked toward the Heaven Dou Army camp in the distance, as though she could see that figure clad in Sea God Divine Armor.

Tang San...

That man had also attained a God Position, and he possessed both the Sea God and Asura God inheritances.

Even she felt a heavy pressure from the sheer strength of his power.

The first place on this Power Ranking would most likely be his.

If he were to receive the Heavenly Dao Reward as well, then the outcome of this battle...

Qian Renxue's heart sank.

Then she thought of another figure.

That man in azure robes, always wearing a faint smile, who had accompanied her through her loneliest years.

"Husband..."

She murmured softly.

"I wonder how his cultivation is progressing now."

She knew her husband was powerful. His true form was an unprecedented several-hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, and his strength was unfathomable.

But between a God and a mortal lay an insurmountable chasm.

He probably had not become a God yet, had he?

Still, with his strength, claiming a place on Douluo Continent's ranking should not be difficult.

Heaven Dou Empire camp.

In stark contrast to Spirit Hall's grave atmosphere, this place was a sea of celebration.

"Third Brother is mighty!"

"Lord Sea God is invincible!"

The Shrek Members crowded around Tang San, their faces brimming with joy at the victory within reach.

Yu Xiaogang stood to one side with his hands behind his back, an irrepressible pride on his face.

Watching the disciple revered by everyone, his heart was filled with satisfaction.

Tang San, the Sea God I, Yu Xiaogang, personally nurtured!

His achievements today were enough to prove just how correct my theories were!

Once Spirit Hall was destroyed, the name Yu Xiaogang, along with my Spirit Core Theory, would surely resound throughout the continent and be forever remembered by future generations!

Just then, a sudden phenomenon appeared above the firmament.

"What is that?"

Ning Rongrong pointed at the sky and let out a startled cry.

Everyone looked up and was awed by the might of the Great Dao Golden Ranking.

"A ranking of Douluo strength? And Heavenly Dao Rewards?"

Ma Hongjun's eyes widened, his face full of excitement.

Tang San looked up at the Golden Ranking. The Heart of the Sea God pounded violently, and deep shock surfaced on his handsome face.

The level of this power was far above his own!

"Third Brother, first place on this ranking is definitely yours!"

Oscar said excitedly, "With a God Position, who can contend with you?"

"That's right!" Dai Mubai nodded in agreement. "Once the Golden Ranking is revealed and Tang San's name hangs at the top of the ranking, let's see how Spirit Hall can keep resisting! Once their morale collapses, we will win this battle without even fighting!"

The Shrek Seven Devils discussed it animatedly, all believing Tang San had first place firmly in hand.

They even felt that they themselves might have a chance to make it onto the bottom of the ranking and receive a share of Heavenly Dao Fortune.

Deep within the Lake of Life, Star Dou Great Forest.

"Master, you have awakened!"

Di Tian prostrated himself on the ground, his enormous dragon head lowered respectfully, his eyes filled with fervor.

Before him, a figure floated silently.

The woman wore a long silver dress that outlined breathtakingly perfect curves, while her silver hair cascaded like a waterfall all the way to her ankles.

She possessed an exquisitely beautiful face. Her Purple Eyes were like the purest gemstones, containing a detached and noble air that seemed to see through all things in the world.

Gu Yuena.

Di Tian looked at the Golden Ranking in the sky and said in a deep voice, "How dare such a ranking list presume to judge Master's name? With Master's abilities, the top of the ranking is nothing more than something already in her grasp."

Yet another figure surfaced in his mind.

That terrifying existence who had suppressed him, the Beast God with over Eight Hundred Thousand Years of cultivation, so thoroughly with mere aura that he could not even lift his head.

All these years, that being had remained by the Lake of Life, and even Di Tian did not dare approach casually.

He wondered whether that being was still in the Star Dou Great Forest.

If he were willing to submit to Master, he would surely be a great aid.

Gu Yuena paid Di Tian no heed. Her alluring Purple Beautiful Eyes merely gazed quietly at the Golden Scroll above the firmament.

Even with her knowledge, she could not see through the origins of this Golden Ranking at all.

For the first time, this stirred intense curiosity in her Heart Lake, which had remained tranquil for ten thousand years.

Jialing Pass, Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Dou Great Forest...

At this moment, countless living beings in every corner of Douluo Continent held their breath and stared fixedly at the sky.

At last, the Golden Scroll that covered the heavens and blotted out the sun underwent a new change.

Ten Thousand Zhang Golden Light gathered, and lines of new characters slowly emerged at the very bottom of the ranking list.

Everyone's hearts rose to their throats.

Fifteenth Place was about to be revealed!

A thousand li beyond Jialing Pass, in the heartland of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Within the sect, countless disciples likewise looked up at the Golden Ranking above the firmament. Discussions rose and fell, merging into a clamor.

"What exactly is this Great Dao Golden Ranking? How can it possess such divine might?"

"It ranks the Top Fifteen Strength on the continent... I wonder whether Sect Master, Sword Douluo Your Excellency, and Bone Douluo Your Excellency can make the ranking?"

"They definitely can! Sword Douluo Your Excellency has long reached Level 97 and is one of the strongest Attack Type Douluos of this era. How could he have no name on the ranking?"

Inside the Council Hall, Sect Master Ning Fengzhi wore white robes and carried himself with refined elegance. He looked at the Golden Ranking, a sharp glint flickering in his eyes as he pondered something.

At his side, Bone Douluo Gu Rong curled his lip and said, "Old Guy, do you think this ranking is reliable? This Old Man feels like something about it is rather strange."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood with his hands behind his back, his body as straight as a sword. His gaze remained fixed on the Golden Ranking, and he said nothing.

Ning Fengzhi gently waved his folding fan and said slowly, "Uncle Gu, the aura of this ranking is supreme. It is definitely not an ordinary object, so there is no need to question its authenticity."

He paused, then changed the subject.

"I was only thinking that Senior Tang Hao has likely come out of seclusion by now. With the prestige of the Clear Sky Douluo, together with the fortune Xiao San gave him, he will surely claim a high position on this ranking."

"Of course." Gu Rong nodded. "That fellow Tang Hao was a fierce person who could fight one against three and chase down Spirit Hall's Former Pontiff back then. I would not be surprised at all if he made the ranking."

The Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao, the center of everyone's discussion, was neither at the Clear Sky Sect nor the Heaven Dou Great Camp at this moment.

Instead, he was inside an extremely secret underground secret chamber.

The secret chamber was dim, lit only by several Luminous Pearls emitting Faint Light.

Upon the central stone platform, a Crystal Blue Blue Silver Grass swayed quietly, giving off a faint Life Aura.

Tang Hao sat beside it, his tall and burly body appearing somewhat lonely.

He gazed at the Blue Silver Grass, his eyes holding complicated emotions—guilt, longing, and a trace of barely perceptible irritation.

"Ah Yin..."

Tang Hao stretched out his hand, wanting to touch the Tender Leaves, but stopped midway.