Snow Empress's Admiration! Eleventh on the Golden Ranking?! Ma Hongjun's Tragic Death!

The two women exchanged a glance and saw complex emotions in each other's eyes—lingering fear, gratitude, but above all, admiration.

Their gazes fell, almost in unison, upon the tall figure surrounded by Blue-Gold Vines.

He remained as calm as ever, as though the earth-shattering God War just now had been nothing more than an Insignificant Farce.

Such composure and power had deeply engraved themselves in the hearts of the two Spirit Beast Empresses.

No wonder Sister Snow has never been able to forget him...

The Ice Empress murmured to herself, her emerald Beautiful Eyes gleaming with fascination as they stared intently at Tang Chen.

So this was the man Snow Empress had yearned for over a hundred years.

His bearing, his strength, his charm—he truly was enough to make any woman fall for him.

Snow Empress, meanwhile, was overcome with even more mixed emotions.

A hundred years ago, he had saved her.

A hundred years later, it was still him. He had descended from the heavens in her darkest moment and saved her once again.

Once was coincidence. Twice... perhaps that was fate?

This time, I absolutely cannot let him slip away again!

Snow Empress made up her mind, and a captivating blush spread across her fair cheeks.

Supporting each other, she and the Ice Empress stepped forward and bowed gracefully to Tang Chen.

"Thank you, sir, for saving our lives."

Snow Empress's voice was cold as snow, yet it carried a trace of barely perceptible gentleness.

The Ice Empress quickly followed, saying, "Sir, your kindness is beyond anything this humble woman can repay."

As she spoke, she seemed to recall something and hurriedly took a jade-like box from her robes, presenting it with both hands.

"Sir, this is the Heaven Mending Pill bestowed upon me by the Nine Heavens Golden Ranking. It has become superfluous to me, so please accept it as a small token of gratitude for saving my life."

The Ice Empress's voice was crisp and pleasant.

This Heaven Mending Pill could evolve one's bloodline and was an unparalleled treasure, yet she chose to give it away without the slightest hesitation.

In her eyes, nothing was more precious than Tang Chen's kindness.

Tang Chen's gaze settled upon the Ice Empress's flawless, lovely face.

Having only just undergone Spirit Beast Transformation, her newly formed skin was Crystal Clear and delicate enough to seem breakable at a touch. Her dark green hair fell to her waist, making her graceful figure appear even more enchanting.

Her emerald Eyes, like the purest emerald gemstones, were now looking at him with eager anticipation.

Beside her, Snow Empress wore a snow-white dress. Her beauty was peerless, and her aura ethereal, like an immortal exiled from the mortal realm—so pure that no one dared harbor even the slightest impure thought toward her.

Tang Chen smiled faintly and shook his head.

"There is no need."

He said, "This Heaven Mending Pill is your own fortuitous opportunity. It will be of great use to you. Take it back."

"But..."

The Ice Empress wanted to say more, but Tang Chen's gentle yet resolute gaze stopped her.

She was briefly stunned, then felt an even deeper sense of respect and admiration rise within her.

Faced with such a divine treasure, he could remain completely unmoved and reject it so casually.

Such strength of character was far beyond that of ordinary people.

Just then, a golden figure slowly descended.

Qian Renxue dismissed the Angel Sacred Armor and returned to her magnificent golden Palace Dress. She walked to Tang Chen's side and naturally slipped her arm through his.

Her gaze swept over Snow Empress and the Ice Empress. When she saw the undisguised admiration in their eyes, she could not help feeling a trace of helplessness.

Her Husband was simply too outstanding. Wherever he went, he was like a glowing magnet.

Especially Snow Empress—her affection was practically overflowing from her Eyes.

Feeling Qian Renxue's arrival and her God-level aura, both Snow Empress and the Ice Empress felt a measure of pressure, their expressions becoming somewhat awkward.

After all, if Qian Renxue had not intervened to stop Tang San earlier, their fate would have been uncertain.

This Angel God was also their savior.

Yet they... had developed feelings for their benefactor's Husband...

Qian Renxue took in the changes in the two Empresses' expressions. She showed no displeasure and instead spoke gently.

"Would you two be willing to serve Spirit Hall?"

Snow Empress and the Ice Empress were both stunned by her words.

Qian Renxue continued, "Tang San is narrow-minded and vindictive. After suffering such a tremendous loss today, he will never let this go. He will certainly return someday to seek revenge against the Far North Land."

"If you are willing to join Spirit Hall, my Husband and I will naturally ensure the safety of you both and the entire Far North Land."

Upon hearing that they could gain Tang Chen's protection, Snow Empress and the Ice Empress nodded without the slightest hesitation.

"We are willing!"

To them, the human world was filled with schemes and intrigue. Only Tang Chen, who had also undergone Spirit Beast Transformation, was worthy of their complete trust.

Tang Chen was not surprised. He nodded, signaling his acceptance.

Just then, a Sudden Change occurred!

Rumble—!

A vast roar rang out once more from Above the Nine Heavens!

Streams of golden divine light tore through the clouds and pierced heaven and earth. Across the entire Douluo Continent, no matter where they were, everyone could clearly see this incomparably magnificent sight.

Everyone raised their heads to Looked Towards the sky, their Eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.

"Could it be... the Golden Ranking is about to reveal the eleventh place?"

The Ice Empress muttered softly.

Everyone held their breath. Every reveal by the Golden Ranking came with earth-shaking rewards.

Who would make the ranking this time? And what heaven-defying opportunity would they receive?

"We should return to Jialing Pass first," Tang Chen said.

Qian Renxue and the two Empresses naturally had no objections. The group transformed into Flowing Light and sped toward Jialing Pass.

Meanwhile.

Elsewhere, within Shrek Academy's camp.

A blue streak of light descended miserably from the sky and slammed heavily into the ground, revealing Tang San's figure.

At that moment, his face was so gloomy it seemed ready to drip water. The Sea God Divine Armor upon him had dimmed, and his aura was somewhat disordered.

"Third Brother!"

"Xiao San!"

Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai, and the others, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately rushed forward. When they saw that Tang San had returned alone while Ma Hongjun was nowhere to be seen, an Ominous Premonition immediately rose in their hearts.

"Third Brother, Fatty..." Oscar asked in a trembling voice.

Tang San clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, forcing a few words out through gritted teeth.

"Fatty... is dead."

Those words struck everyone present like lightning, leaving them rooted to the spot.

"How could this be... Fatty..." Ning Rongrong's Eyes instantly reddened.

Dai Mubai's eyes also brimmed with tears, filled with grief and fury.

"It was Tang Chen! And Qian Renxue!"

Tang San spat out those two names through clenched teeth, his eyes blazing with venomous hatred.

"Not only did he kill Fatty right in front of me, but even I... was forced back by the two of them working together!"

The moment those words were spoken, everyone's hearts sank even further.

Even Third Brother, who had already become a God, had lost?