21st Place, Tang Hao Makes the List! (Seeking Follow-ups, Seeking Monthly Votes)

It's no wonder Sea Dragon was so worried.

Based on their previous experience defeating Martial Soul Hall, Sea Dragon had thought that even if Sea God Island couldn't match the continental powers, they could at least hold their own, perhaps a 60/40 or 70/30 split.

But now?

As soon as the Strongest Dragon-Tiger Ranking was revealed, Sea Dragon's anxiety spiked upon seeing Sea God Island's position.

To put it bluntly, he'd lost quite a bit of hair recently.

Admittedly, the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking clearly stated that rankings didn't directly represent combat power.

With his Self-Created Soul Skills and Domain, and a Martial Soul quality comparable to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Sea Dragon was confident he could fight above his level in a one-on-one duel.

If the battlefield were the ocean, he would win even more easily.

However...

His absolute limit was Level 97!

Once the Level 95 rankings were complete and the Golden Ranking began to enter Level 96, facing beings like himself, where would Sea Dragon Douluo's advantage lie?

Seeing the immensely anxious Sea Dragon, Sea Spear stretched up on tiptoe, patted his shoulder in comfort, and then spoke.

"Let's focus on the present!"

"So, what will it be? Soul Power increase? Or a Soul Bone?

For us Soul Masters, these are both rare treasures!"

Although Soul Bones were scarce, Sea Dragon actually preferred to choose a Soul Power Level increase to strengthen Sea God Island.

After all, once he broke through to become a Level 96 Titled Douluo, his combat power would approach Level 97!

Such cultivation would make him a formidable presence even across the entire continent.

But...

Before Sea Dragon could make his choice, a telepathic message descended from the divine temple, resonating clearly in his ears.

"Sea Dragon, choose the Soul Bone!" Bo Saixi commanded.

"Great High Priest, but..."

"Since the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking has appeared, it means it won't just be ranking levels. Perhaps the Soul Bone Ranking will come next.

If you can obtain an excellent Soul Bone, then you'll lack nothing!"

Not to mention that Soul Bones could enhance Soul Power Level. For Titled Douluo, while ordinary Soul Bones might not directly increase their level, Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones certainly could.

However, even a slight enhancement was still beneficial.

Given Sea Dragon's deep cultivation at Level 95, fusing with a Soul Bone exceeding fifty thousand years might allow him to reach Level 96.

If its quality was high enough to appear on a future ranking and earn further rewards, it would be a win-win situation.

"As expected of Bo Saixi, she always thinks long-term!"

Although he was still somewhat reluctant, choosing the Soul Bone option felt like gambling with his life.

He knew his own luck well enough.

It was a pity, but when the leader had spoken, there was no room for his own decision.

His choice made, a stream of golden light descended from the sky. Feeling the surge of power within him and the appearance of an extra bone, Sea Dragon's expression turned peculiar.

Sea Spear: "Sea Dragon, how is it?"

"A fifty thousand year Right Leg Bone, with a Soul Skill that enhances strength by 30%!"

A noble percentage-based enhancement Soul Skill was useful even for Titled Douluo, not a wasted skill.

Moreover, such a powerful skill was attached to the least important Right Leg Bone, making it a double blessing.

If this had happened before the Golden Ranking appeared, Sea Dragon would have rejoiced at obtaining such a Soul Bone.

But now...

A fifty thousand year Soul Bone was truly a case of being neither the best nor the worst.

With the Douluo Continent's foundation, could a Soul Bone of this quality truly rank?

Perhaps only Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones would have a chance to make the list!

In terms of improvement, this Soul Bone was far inferior to a Soul Power Level increase.

But...

This was Bo Saixi's command, after all. Even with some regret in his heart, Sea Dragon dared not show it.

[Sea Dragon Douluo, I didn't expect that after Sea Spear Douluo, another Titled Douluo from Sea God Island would make the list!]

[I initially wanted to complain about Martial Soul Hall, but considering the four Martial Soul Hall Titled Douluo who previously dominated the rankings, Sea God Island doesn't seem that different.]

[But have you noticed? The Titled Douluo that come from Sea God Island have such high quality! The previous Sea Spear Douluo had a Domain, and this time Sea Dragon Douluo not only has one, but also a Self-Created Soul Skill!]

For them, fighting across levels was surely not a difficult task, especially for those generic Douluo from the Martial Soul Hall.

I just don't know if our continent's Soul Masters have such experts?

Hmph, scared now, aren't you? Start trembling! We Sea Soul Masters are not only invincible in the sea, but invincible in the world!

Strongest Dragon-Tiger Ranking 21: Clear Sky Douluo (Tang Hao)!

Martial Soul: Clear Sky Hammer!

Level: 95!

Self-Created Soul Skill: 1. Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, a powerful forging technique that can remove metal impurities.

When the heart beats rapidly, power is exerted from the calves, traveling up to the thighs, through the waist, back, and arms, finally released – this is full power.

Using the body at the moment the hammer reaches its highest point after bouncing, spin the hammer around, using the rebound force generated by the hammer hitting the metal to transform it into power for the next strike. Each subsequent strike will exceed the user's full strength.

Using this technique, swing eighty-one hammers consecutively to forge a piece of raw iron into the desired shape.

When used in combat, Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer can temporarily accumulate attack power at a single point. Each hammer strike will be stronger than the last, with the final ninety-nine hammers released all at once.

It is a supreme skill for leveraging force against force, with the only drawback being the long charging process.

2. Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, nine unique force-applying techniques of the Clear Sky Hammer, each with its own characteristics.

The true ultimate skill of the Clear Sky Sect. Compared to the somewhat lackluster Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, Clear Sky Nine Absolutes is the powerful ability truly used in combat.

However, even among the direct disciples of the Clear Sky Sect, not everyone can learn the Nine Absolutes. It can only be passed down with the joint approval of the Sect Master and the elders!

3. Great Sumeru Hammer, a cultivation method exclusive to the Clear Sky Sect Master, a divine skill that only gods can perfectly execute.

It has extremely high requirements for the cultivator. Untalented geniuses absolutely cannot cultivate it successfully and will instead face mortal danger.

In theory, it involves condensing all of one's Soul Rings into a single entity and injecting them all into the Clear Sky Hammer, transforming them into the purest power and attack force, forcibly breaking through all restraints, and unleashing powerful strength that surpasses one's own Soul Power. It follows the principle of "one force overcomes ten skills."

The Great Sumeru Hammer has an ultimate move called "Ring Explosion." By detonating Soul Rings, their power is infused into the attack, generating immense strength far exceeding the user's original capabilities.

This is a desperate skill of the Great Sumeru Hammer. Each Soul Ring is used for one attack. After all Soul Rings have undergone the Ring Explosion, the user themselves will enter a weakened state!