Tang San's Ranking Draws Mockery

5th Place: Shrek Academy · Tang San (Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass/Clear Sky Hammer, Soul Power: Level 34, Special Talent: "Innate Full Soul Power"), Reward: 10,000 points (Redeemable for Rank 2 Pills)

6th Place: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect · Ning Rongrong (Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Soul Power: Level 33, Special Talent: "Support Boost Doubled"), Reward: 50,000 points

7th Place: Martial Soul Hall · Hu Liena (Martial Soul: Demon Fox, Soul Power: Level 41, Special Talent: "Charm Domain"), Reward: 40,000 points

8th Place: Heaven Dou Royal Academy · Yu Liuli (Martial Soul: Thunder Luan, Soul Power: Level 40, Special Talent: "Lightning Acceleration"), Reward: 35,000 points

9th Place: Shrek Academy · Xiao Wu (Martial Soul: Soft Bone Rabbit, Soul Power: Level 33, Special Talent: "Teleportation"), Reward: 28,000 points

10th Place: Martial Soul Hall · Xie Yue (Martial Soul: Moon Blade, Soul Power: Level 40, Special Talent: "Twin Moon Resonance"), Reward: 30,000 points

Subsequent rankings follow: Shrek Academy's Dai Mubai (12th Place, Level 39, 25,000 points), Oscar (18th Place, Level 32, 18,000 points), Ma Hongjun (20th Place, Level 31, 15,000 points), Zhuqing (25th Place, Level 32, 12,000 points); Martial Soul Hall's Yan (11th Place, Level 39, 28,000 points); disciples from Thunder Academy, Godwind Academy, and others also made the list. The top 50 covered almost all top forces across the continent.

The plaza instantly erupted, reactions from different factions like an overturned palette—

Within the Martial Soul Hall's contingent, Hu Liena stared at the 7th place position, her fingers digging fiercely into her palms. Her Soul Power was higher than Xie Yue's, and her Charm Domain could suppress Soul Masters of the same level, yet she was ranked behind Xie Yue and even below those from Sea God Island and Clear Sky Sect. "Why? Is my Martial Soul Fusion Skill inferior to their brute force?"

Yan's expression was also grim. The 11th place ranking made him clench his fists, the aura of his Flame Lord Martial Soul nearly going out of control. "Damn it! My Soul Power is clearly higher than Tang San's, so why am I ranked after him? Is there something wrong with this list!"

Xie Yue patted both of them on the shoulder, but his eyes also held a hint of unwillingness. "Don't be rash. Qian Renxue being first is understandable, but those from Sea God Island and Clear Sky Sect... We must surpass them next time!"

In the Sea God Island contingent, Hai Mingyue looked at the 2nd place position and bowed slightly towards Sea God Island. Her Deep Sea Spirit Whale Martial Soul could control seawater, giving her a chance to contend for first place, but she still lost to Qian Renxue's Angel Martial Soul. "It seems the heritage of the Angel Bloodline is still superior to the Power of the Ocean. 120,000 points can be exchanged for a lot of ocean-related resources. I need to cultivate diligently when I get back and strive for first place next time."

Yu Tianxin of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan looked on with a satisfied smile. His Instantaneous Thunderstorm talent made him almost invincible among Soul Masters of the same level. The points were enough to exchange for a Rank 3 lightning-attribute pill, and breaking through to the Soul Ancestor realm was within reach. "Father will definitely be happy when he knows I'm on the list!"

In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's group, Ning Rongrong looked at the 6th place position and suddenly jumped up, her goose-yellow skirt tracing a joyful arc. "6th place! 50,000 points! Father! I can exchange for so many auxiliary treasures!"

Ning Fengzhi stood beside her, his eyes filled with relief. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, as a support Martial Soul, ranking 6th was already an unexpected joy. 50,000 points could be exchanged for many resources to enhance support effects for the sect. "Rongrong, well done! Strive to break into the top five next time!"

However, the atmosphere in the Shrek Academy contingent felt like it had been doused with ice water.

Dai Mubai stared at the 12th place position, his face turning bright red. His Soul Power was the same as Hu Liena and Xie Yue's, and his White Tiger Martial Soul was not weak, yet he was ranked 12th, receiving only 25,000 points. "Why? Is my White Tiger Vajra Transformation inferior to their talents?"

Oscar scratched his head. The 18th place ranking made him feel both fortunate and disappointed. "It's good that I made the list, but 18,000 points can only buy Rank 2 pills, which is still far from the Soul Tool I want..."

Zhuqing bit her lip. The 25th place ranking made her clench her fists. Her Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul excelled in speed, but she was ranked lower due to her slightly lower Soul Power. She secretly resolved to cultivate even harder.

The most humiliating was Tang San.

He stood frozen, his gaze fixed on the "5th Place" marking. The nails on his fingers dug deep into his palm, drawing blood without him noticing. Innate Full Soul Power, Twin Martial Souls—these assets that he once prided himself on only earned him "5th Place" and 10,000 points on the leaderboard. And he could only redeem Rank 2 pills, not even enough to buy the thousand-year Soul Ring purification liquid from the last auction.

"Why?" Tang San's voice trembled. He turned to look at Yu Xiaogang beside him. "Teacher, I have Twin Martial Souls, the Purple Demon Eye, and Hidden Weapon Techniques. Why am I only ranked 5th? And the points are so few?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression was also grim. He squeezed next to Tang San, looking at the evaluation criteria on the leaderboard (Martial Soul Quality, Soul Power Level, Combat Ability, Special Talent Comprehensive Evaluation). He gritted his teeth and said, "This list is simply unscientific! Soul Master cultivation prioritizes theory! Xiao San's theoretical knowledge far surpasses Soul Masters of the same level, and his Hidden Weapon Techniques are unparalleled. He's just temporarily low on Soul Power, how can he be ranked like this?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was overheard by a disciple from Martial Soul Hall nearby. Hu Liena turned her head, scrutinizing Yu Xiaogang from head to toe, a mocking smile curling on her lips. "Theory above all? I think you just can't teach good students and are making excuses. Tang San is merely a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power. What is Blue Silver Grass? A Waste Martial Soul! Ranking 5th is already giving him face from the auction house. If it were up to me, I wouldn't even let him into the top 10!"

"What did you say?" Tang San suddenly looked up, a murderous glint in his eyes. Blue Silver Grass instinctively coiled around his arm.

Yan chimed in with mockery, the aura of his Flame Lord Martial Soul spreading out, forcing those around them to retreat. "A Waste Martial Soul is a Waste Martial Soul! So what if he has Twin Martial Souls? He's only Level 34 in Soul Power and dares to challenge us? You think 10,000 points is too little? If you have the guts, increase your Soul Power and surpass us!"

Xie Yue crossed his arms and sneered, "Yu Xiaogang's theories are long outdated. Still deceiving yourself here. Tang San, if you really have the ability, don't rely on theory, speak with strength!"

The surrounding people also began to discuss—

"Exactly, he's only Level 34 in Soul Power, ranking 5th is already very lucky."

"So what if he has Twin Martial Souls? If he can't rapidly increase his Soul Power, isn't it all for nothing?"

"Yu Xiaogang's theories only fool children. When it comes to actual combat, it still depends on Soul Power and talent."

These words pierced Tang San's heart like needles. His face turned bright red, wanting to retort but not knowing what to say. He looked at the mocking gazes around him, then at his name on the leaderboard. He felt utterly humiliated, his entire body's blood seeming to freeze.