Tang Sect Seventh, Martial Soul Empire Sixth!

"A mere Douluo Continent isn't qualified to make my Great Tang bow down and beg for allies."

Wu Zetian's beautiful eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Li Xin.

Haiyue.

Li Xin actually planned to use this trump card?

Just then, in the sky outside the window, the enormous golden leaderboard vibrated again.

A majestic heavenly sound instantly spread throughout Chang'an City, and even the entire continent.

The new rankings were about to be announced.

[Heavenly Dao Power Ranking, Seventh Place!]

A line of large characters, like dragons and snakes taking to the land, shone brilliantly in the Great Tang's night sky.

All eyes were drawn to it at this moment.

[Tang Sect!]

As these two words were spoken, the entire world seemed to fall silent for an instant.

Immediately after, various pieces of information rapidly flowed across the Heavenly Curtain.

Founder: Tang San.

Core Members: Shrek Seven Devils.

Primary Combat Power: Hidden Weapons, Poison.

Sect's Tenet: With this life's blood, forge the soul of the Tang Sect.

The screen displayed the exquisite craftsmanship of the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapons, as well as combat scenes of the Shrek Seven Devils cooperating seamlessly.

It looked quite impressive and formidable.

But.

Seventh place.

Merely seventh place.

In the Inn.

Yu Xiaogang, who had been immersed in the dream of "Tang Sect being number one," had his smile freeze instantly.

It was as if an invisible giant hand had fiercely choked his neck.

The Shrek members around were in an uproar.

Dai Mubai was also astonished. "Are you kidding? We're this strong, and we're only seventh?"

Ma Hongjun shouted even louder, "Fix! It's definitely fixed!"

On the other side.

Tang San suddenly stood up, staring intently at the "seven" on the Heavenly Curtain.

His eyes instantly became bloodshot and turned crimson.

"Impossible!"

"This is absolutely impossible!"

Tang San's voice was hoarse, filled with suppressed rage.

"Tang Sect... how can we only be seventh?"

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect ninth, Clear Sky Sect eighth, I can tolerate those."

"After all, they are relics of the past, products of an era that has moved on."

"But the Tang Sect is the culmination of everything!"

"With me, Tang San, at its helm, possessing peerless Hidden Weapons, it is the future number one sect!"

"What are the top six even made of?"

"Are there really six forces in this world stronger than the Tang Sect?"

"This Heavenly Curtain is talking utter nonsense!"

Tang San was so angry he laughed.

He genuinely laughed from anger.

He even suspected that the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking was targeting him, deliberately suppressing the Tang Sect.

This ranking was completely unreasonable, devoid of any logic!

However.

The Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking would not heed their doubts and anger.

As the rankings settled, the reward segment arrived as scheduled.

[Tang Sect's Early Establishment, potential is acceptable.]

[Special Grant: All Registered Members of Tang Sect, one God-Bestowed Soul Ring!]

[Note: The year limit of this Soul Ring will automatically match the absorber's physique, with a maximum of Hundred Thousand Year!]

[Additional Reward: Tang Sect Leader Tang San, receives one "Divine Machine Hundred Refinements" Hidden Weapon forging blueprint! It can increase the power of Hidden Weapons to quasi-divine artifact level!]

Boom--!

As the rewards were announced, streaks of Golden Light descended from the sky, ignoring the obstruction of the houses, and accurately landed on everyone in the Tang Sect.

Tang San's body was completely enveloped by the Golden Light.

In that instant.

An incredibly domineering power forcibly drilled into his body.

His original first Soul Ring, that Hundred Year yellow Soul Ring from the Mandala Snake, instantly dissolved under the scouring of the Golden Light.

In its place was a Blood Red glow.

That was the aura of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring!

Pain!

Extreme pain!

It felt as if all his bones were being shattered and reassembled.

But amidst this pain, Tang San clearly felt his strength soaring at a terrifying Speed.

A Hundred Thousand Year first Soul Ring?

What kind of concept was this?

This was simply defying the ironclad rule of the Soul Master World!

At the same time.

A massive stream of information violently rushed into his mind.

It was knowledge about Hidden Weapon Upgrade.

Those top-tier Hidden Weapons that he originally needed to ponder over, and were even limited by materials and craftsmanship that prevented their creation, were now incredibly clear in his mind.

There were even many exquisite structures he had never heard of.

It felt like opening a door to a new world.

So satisfying.

Even though he grumbled in protest, even though he felt insulted in his heart.

But faced with such tangible benefits, Tang San immediately compromised.

These rewards... are really good.

When the Golden Light dissipated.

Tang San reopened his eyes, a flash of red light flickered in the depths of his pupils.

He clenched his fists, feeling the surging soul power within him. Although his anger remained, it had been significantly diluted by joy.

With this first ring from a hundred thousand years, with this Divine Machine Hundred Refinements.

So what if his ranking was lower?

As long as his strength was sufficient, he would still be able to crush those forces ranked above him in the future!

Outside Chang'an City, on the Official Road leading to the city gate.

Qian Renxue and her group were preparing to leave.

Seeing "Tang Sect Seventh" announced on the Heavenly Curtain, Qian Renxue stopped in her tracks.

A look of undisguised sneer appeared on her stunningly beautiful face.

"I knew it."

"A bunch of rabble, getting together to form some Tang Sect, and they think they can shake the heavens?"

"Seventh place, this is already giving them too much credit."

At this moment, Qian Renxue was in high spirits.

The lower the Tang Sect's ranking, the more beneficial it would be for Martial Soul Hall.

As long as the Great Tang Empire wasn't blind, they would absolutely not choose to ally with a force ranked seventh.

"Young Master is right."

Porcupinefish Douluo behind her quickly agreed.

"That Tang San is just a clown, how can he compare to the profound foundation of our Martial Soul Hall."

"If the Great Tang doesn't choose us this time, then they are blind."

Qian Renxue nodded slightly, her golden eyes full of confidence.

"That is natural."

"Clear Sky Sect is eighth, Tang Sect is seventh."

"Half of the top ten rankings have already been revealed."

"Besides our Martial Soul Hall, who else is qualified to sit in that top seat for the remaining positions?"

"The Martial Soul Empire will surely be number one!"

She firmly believed this.

This was also the pride of her being the Angel Clan Successor.

However.

Just as her confidence reached its peak.

The scene on the Heavenly Curtain changed again.

Without any pause, the owner of the sixth position was revealed next.

[Heavenly Dao Power Ranking, Sixth Place!]

Under the gaze of everyone.

Those few words were like a resounding slap, fiercely striking the faces of all those belonging to the Martial Soul Hall.

[Martial Soul Empire!]

The smile on Qian Renxue's face instantly froze.

She widened her eyes abruptly, those golden eyes that always looked down on all beings were now filled with shock and confusion.

Sixth?

The Martial Soul Empire... was only sixth?

How could this be?!

Far away in Martial Soul City, the Papal Palace.

"Crack!"

A crisp sound.

Bibi Dong's scepter heavily struck the ground, the hard floor tiles instantly cracking.