Yu Xiaogang's Conjecture!

Clear Sky Sect!

Some rejoiced, while others worried. Tang Xiao was among the worried.

Since they sealed their mountain and endured hardship, including himself, the Clear Sky Sect had produced seven Titled Douluo!

This strength, while enough to look down on any other force, left Tang Xiao uncertain about confronting the Martial Soul Hall.

Unfortunately, before they, accustomed to hiding, could endure any longer, the appearance of the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking made him frown.

"This is bad. If all the Clear Sky Sect elders make the list, the Martial Soul Hall will surely not sit idly by!

I don't fear any other Titled Douluo.

With the Clear Sky Sect's natural defenses, even if Pope Bibi Dong personally led the charge, I doubt they could achieve victory.

It's just...

Without our ancestor Tang Chen, who can stop Qian Daoliu?

At this point, all we can do is hope Qian Daoliu is a gentleman and honors his oath, never setting foot on the Clear Sky Sect's mountain!"

In that battle years ago, Qian Daoliu, that stubborn fool, lost a move to Tang Chen while fighting on the ground and thus made an oath.

He would never set foot in the Clear Sky Sect's territory in his lifetime.

As the saying goes, a gentleman can be easily persuaded. If not for this oath, the Clear Sky Sect would likely have been punished long ago when Qian Xunji died.

However, once his worries subsided, a hint of secret joy also arose in Tang Xiao's heart.

In terms of talent, he truly couldn't compare to Tang Hao.

But ever since Tang Hao was crippled, and he became the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, gaining access to their inheritance resources.

Over the years, Tang Xiao's cultivation had reached level 97.

With such cultivation, coupled with the world's number one tool Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, and the Clear Sky Sect's various inherited Soul Skills.

Though Tang Xiao didn't say it aloud, in his heart, he already considered himself second to none.

As long as that old fellow Qian Daoliu doesn't show up, who can stop him?

"Conservatively speaking, I should be in the top three.

Moreover, according to the Heavenly Ranking, there will be thirty strong individuals listed this time, so surely the elders of the Clear Sky Sect will also make the list.

Although there's a risk of exposing our strength, there's also opportunity within it.

If we can seize it, our Clear Sky Sect might just soar to the heavens!"

In the center of the continent, also at the border between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire... Martial Soul City!

In the Pope's Palace, wearing flowing robes and holding a magnificent scepter, stood the current Pope of the Martial Soul Hall, Bibi Dong, a being of unparalleled beauty.

Although she had a bit of a romantic obsession, and under the Rakshasa God's influence, she had become somewhat erratic.

But you could call her foolish, you couldn't fault her design!

If one encountered someone with an unstable Dao heart, their entire worldview would be swayed by her appearance.

Yet...

At such a young age, she possessed not only extraordinary cultivation but also immense power.

Logically, Bibi Dong should be full of ambition and pride.

However, today, Bibi Dong was suffering in silence.

"Cough~"

Unable to suppress the sweet, metallic taste in her mouth any longer, Bibi Dong let out a light cough, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

The black and red blood landed on the hand-woven carpet. Though not very noticeable, it stood out starkly in the Pope's Palace.

Hu Liena, who was attending her, was quick to act. Seeing a trace of crimson blood at the corner of Bibi Dong's lips, she promptly retrieved a white handkerchief from her Storage Soul Tool and offered it.

"Teacher, are you alright?"

"I'm fine!"

Taking the handkerchief, Bibi Dong waved her hand dismissively.

Her gaze sharpened as she looked at Ghost Leopard and Chrysanthemum Ghost, known as the two generals, and gave them an order.

"Pass down the decree: our faction's Soul Masters are forbidden from attacking the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking without my command, or they will face the consequences!

Also, when the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking begins its assessment, the heads of the Martial Soul Halls in various regions must conduct thorough personnel statistics.

Win over those you can. If you absolutely cannot..."

Her expression turned cold as her voice dropped.

"Remember their names. After they receive their rewards from the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking, you two will personally pay them a visit!"

"Understood!"

As her subordinates, Bibi Dong was quite confident in the strength of Chrysanthemum Ghost and Ghost Leopard.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have had them do so much dirty work.

Therefore, upon seeing the full thirty slots, Bibi Dong had already confirmed that Chrysanthemum Ghost and Ghost Leopard would definitely have positions among them.

If they encountered any disloyal individuals, the two of them would naturally handle it privately.

After making the arrangements, she saw Hu Liena looking at the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking with a hint of longing.

Raising her hand, she gently stroked the other's head before Bibi Dong comforted her.

"Nana, don't be anxious!

As the Saintess of Martial Soul Hall, I naturally know your talent.

While you might not have a spot on this Strongest Dragon and Tiger Ranking, since the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking is releasing the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, there will naturally be other rankings like a Prodigy Ranking later on.

With your talent, you will definitely make the list then!

This Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking is not simple. I merely probed it just now and was actually repelled, getting injured quite badly due to carelessness.

To be able to injure me, it's evident that the origin of this Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking is absolutely extraordinary, and the rewards it offers should also be considerable!

Let's just watch and see!"

"Yes, Teacher, I'll listen to everything you say."

Meanwhile, in a rural village in the Balak Kingdom.

Looking at the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking hanging high in the sky, people of various appearances, who seemed like students but lacked any scholarly air and instead possessed a certain worldly aura, couldn't help but discuss.

And these people were none other than the original protagonists of Douluo Continent, Shrek Academy!

"Wow! I'm really broadening my horizons today. I wonder if there's a Most Beautiful Ranking besides the Strongest Ranking? Preferably one I can afford!"

"Fatty, is your Evil Fire acting up again? Watch out, Sister Xiao Wu will beat you up!"

Clenching her fist, Xiao Wu, whose legs were remarkably proportioned, shot Ma Hongjun an annoyed look before moving closer to the ordinary-looking Tang San.

"Brother, what exactly is this thing? Do you know?"

Looking at Xiao Wu blinking her eyes, Tang San's heart was about to melt.

He rubbed his head and Tang San apologized somewhat.

"This is my first time seeing something like this. I imagine only a knowledgeable teacher would know a thing or two?"

Yu Xiaogang: "..."

Originally, I didn't know, but now that you've said it, this Master has to pretend to know!

It's just guessing. Since no one knows, who can prove me wrong?

Besides, as the wisest person on the continent, if I'm putting so much effort into fabricating, no, guessing, can I possibly guess wrong?

Yu Xiaogang: "I haven't seen this Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking either, but based on reasonable speculation.

It's either a divine miracle or a special Soul Tool!

However, from its demeanor, it doesn't seem malicious.

Based on my understanding of Douluo Continent, with thirty strong individuals, the top ten, or even the top seven, would be fortunate to be Titled Douluo.

As for the rest, they should be Soul Douluo level powerhouses.

If we're lucky, perhaps even a high-level Soul Sage might snag a spot at the bottom!"