Nanook Spear, Titled Sea Spear!

Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City, Crown Prince's Mansion!

This sprawling estate before him, resembling a manor, was originally called the Crown Prince's Mansion, the residence established by Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, when he opened his own household.

But a few years ago, for some unknown reason, Xue Qinghe ordered craftsmen to change the mansion's plaque to Heavenly Strategy Mansion.

In the rear garden, while watching the koi in the pond, he toyed with the Tricolor Jade Pendant in his hand.

Watching the Pufferfish Douluo, who had activated his Pufferfish Martial Soul Avatar, glaring angrily at She Long and subtly shielding her behind him, a slightly helpless smile curled at the corner of Qian Renxue's lips.

Uncle Pufferfish, I know your loyalty, but...

Haven't you noticed that among the three of us here, you're the outsider?

"Young miss, worry not. With me, Pufferfish, here, I doubt he dares to make a move!"

After reassuring Qian Renxue, Pufferfish pointed at She Long with the Great Desolation Prisoner Heaven Finger and demanded.

"She Long! I don't care what's going on with you, nor why you betrayed Martial Soul Hall to join that so-called Qingyun Sect.

We've known each other for years. Today, I'll only ask you one thing: staying by the young miss's side, do you intend to harm her?"

She Long: "..."

Watching Pufferfish, who was already deep in his role, She Long could only spread his hands in a Little Bear Hands Spread gesture after futile attempts to explain.

This guy, he's crazy!

But then again, it makes sense. As a non-direct-line member, you, Pufferfish, probably don't know yet that the one you're carefully shielding behind you is the biggest traitor to Martial Soul Hall!

What's wrong with me joining Qingyun Sect?

The sect leader resolved my inner turmoil, taught me techniques, and I became an outer disciple of Qingyun Sect. Tell me, what's the problem?

The reason I'm still staying in Martial Soul Hall, besides protecting Qian Renxue, is just finding a job to work at after graduation.

I earn my keep with my skills—what's so shameful about that!

Instead of talking about me, you should look at the one behind you.

In terms of status, she is one of the seven peak elders of Qingyun Sect, not just a direct-line member, but the core of the core.

Ever since that incident happened and she found Qin Yun in the Sunset Forest.

Qian Renxue, who was about the same age, or even a few years older than Qin Yun, soon caught the hereditary disease of the Douluo Continent and became a love-struck fool.

But then again, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Compared to that little punk, Qin Yun was far superior.

As a Guiding Lover, Qin Yun provided special guidance for Qian Renxue's thoughts.

It was actually quite simple—just telling her history during casual chats, talking about the Dragon-Slaying Art.

For a transmigrator from the 21st century, implementation was indeed a bit difficult.

But with a high-level perspective, Qin Yun's vision was truly beyond ordinary people, especially the natives of the Douluo Continent!

His explanations truly broadened Qian Renxue's horizons and clarified right from wrong.

Reading history makes one wise—that's the principle.

As for what came after...

Becoming the financial backer behind Qin Yun, lavishly spending money to renovate Qingyun Sect?

For Qian Renxue, that was just a side task.

What she truly valued was personally creating the prosperous age Qin Yun spoke of!

After all, that was the society he advocated.

The noble class?

Just parasites sucking blood from the empire!

Heaven Dou, Star Luo, Martial Soul Hall, and those dukedoms that outwardly submit but harbor treacherous intentions?

One continent, two empires, various small kingdoms—isn't this a betrayal of great unification?

In short, after being trained—ah, no, taught—by Qin Yun, Qian Renxue had completely become a different person!

Meanwhile, seeing She Long's pleading gaze, just as Qian Renxue was thinking about how to fool Pufferfish.

The Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking finished its tally. A beam of golden light descended from the sky and drilled into She Long's brow.

Then, the nine Spirit Rings around his body emerged, all vibrating in unison as if evolving.

With the accumulation of a thousand years of cultivation, not only did his first and second Spirit Rings directly transform into purple thousand-year Spirit Rings.

But even his fifth Spirit Ring, which She Long was reluctant to mention and had once regarded as a mental demon, after receiving this supplement, crossed the boundary and became a black ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring!

"The optimal Spirit Ring configuration—I finally have it!"

Letting out a turbid breath, She Long pressed his advantage. Not only did he use the one level of spirit power rewarded by the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking to successfully break through the bottleneck and become a 95th-level Titled Douluo.

But by leveraging the spirit power amplified by his Spirit Rings, he pressed on and even took a few more steps forward at level 95.

Even if it doesn't reach Level 96, it can still save close to a year or two of bitter cultivation.

"Gulp~" Pufferfish Douluo couldn't help swallowing his saliva.

Ever since returning from the Star Dou Great Forest, She Long seemed to have suddenly had an epiphany.

Whether in combat ability or Soul Power Level, he found himself unable to match him.

And now...

With the reward from the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking, he was even less of a match.

"Damn it!"

"If this guy suddenly makes a move, it won't just be me—even the young master won't be able to walk out of Heavenly Strategy Mansion alive!"

Fortunately, seeing Pufferfish Douluo's predicament, he scattered all the fish food from the glazed food box into the pond, drawing the koi into a frantic scramble.

Qian Renxue, carefully putting away the Tricolor Jade Pendant, explained unhurriedly.

"Pufferfish Douluo, there's no need to be so tense. Not only do I know about She Long joining the Qingyun Sect, but it was done with my permission. I simply didn't tell you beforehand."

Pufferfish Douluo: "..."

A flash of inspiration struck, and Pufferfish Douluo blurted out.

"Young master, could it be that the Qingyun Sect was actually founded by you..."

Qian Renxue: "You could say that."

Oh no!

The leader founded an organization, colleagues have all joined, but he hasn't—doesn't that mean he's not one of her trusted confidants?

Young master, please don't let this happen!

Meanwhile, as Pufferfish Douluo was still brooding over whether he had somehow offended Qian Renxue and considering whether he should join the Qingyun Sect as well, The thirtieth spot was finished being reviewed, and under the eager gazes of countless people, the twenty-ninth spot followed!

[Strongest Dragon-Tiger Ranking, Twenty-Ninth Place: Sea Spear Douluo!]

[Level: Level 94!]

[Martial Soul: Nanook Spear!]

[Domain: Inner Domain—can enhance combat power by devouring seawater and absorbing its energy!]

[Faction/Affiliated Faction: Sea God Island!]

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[Huowu: As expected, this Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking is ordered by Soul Power Level. If that's the case, it seems everyone from here on out will be Titled Douluo of Level 94 and above!]

[Huowu: Strange, how did my thoughts end up on the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking?]

[Feng Xiaotian: Sister Huowu, mine did too!]

[Yu Tianheng: It seems to have changed indeed. This format is a bit like what Teacher mentioned about comments and bullet screens.

Also, can the simp above stop simping?

Let me give you a piece of advice: Simp, simp, simp until you end up with nothing!]

[Dugu Yan: Indeed!]

[Hu Liena: Our Martial Soul Hall has already tested it. Since the thirtieth spot was finished, anyone with a Soul Power Level of at least Level 20 can post comments on the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking!]

Yu Xiaogang: "..."

Thank goodness the threshold was Level 20. If it had been even a little higher, he would have been utterly humiliated!