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Heavenly Curtain
Douluo Continent: Reborn as Li Xin, Great Tang Empire Exposed!
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Heavenly Curtain (天幕) |
| Alias(es) | Heavenly Dao Ranking; Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking; Golden List; Sky Vault Giant Screen 2 3 52 91 |
| Species/Race | Artificial intelligence |
| Affiliation | Neutral |
| Occupation/Role | Continent-wide ranking authority, broadcaster, and distributor of Heavenly Dao rewards |
| Status | Active; proceeds from the Strength Ranking into the Famous Scene Ranking 85 91 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 1 |
Appearance
The Heavenly Curtain usually manifests as an immense golden list suspended over the Douluo Continent. Its surface carries mysterious Great Dao runes; each newly written character is accompanied by a soul-shaking hum. Its radiance can pierce buildings and flood entire halls with golden light. 3
- Appears as a golden, dark-gold, or purple-gold celestial screen depending on the ranking or reward being presented. 3 64 85
- Can replace its display with projections of oceans, storms, historical events, combat scenes, or live broadcasts. 14 50 64 88
- Its announcements are delivered in a grand voice that carries across the continent. 85 88
Background / History
The Heavenly Curtain first appeared over the continent as the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking, announcing that it would compile rankings of all beings. Its arrival immediately superseded ongoing political negotiations, as even powerful Soul Masters recognized its authority as beyond their understanding. 1 2 3
Its earliest recorded award was granted to Shrek Academy after it was placed tenth: Dean Flender received a ten-level Soul Power increase and a God-Bestowed Soul Ring. The Curtain subsequently ranked sects and factions, revealing their strengths, foundations, territories, and rewards. 3 6 14 16
After concluding the Martial Soul Ranking, it announced the Strength Ranking, which only includes peerless powerhouses native to Douluo Continent or within Great Tang territory; deities of the God Realm are excluded. Once the Strength Ranking concluded, the Heavenly Curtain opened the Famous Scene Ranking, which records significant scenes from the continent’s past and present. 63 85
Ranking Programs
| Ranking | Function | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|
| Power Ranking | Evaluates factions and reveals their foundations, territory, special abilities, and rewards. | Revealed the Haiyue Empire as second-ranked and Great Tang as first-ranked. 14 15 |
| Martial Soul Ranking | Ranks Martial Souls and their wielders, often granting evolutions, artifacts, Soul Bones, or mythical forms. | Revealed Jing at ninth, Li Bai at eighth, Haiyue at third, Wu Zetian at second, and Li Xin at first. 40 44 57 60 65 |
| Strength Ranking | Ranks individual combat power among eligible native and Great Tang-aligned entities. | Revealed the Snow Empress at nineteenth, Bibi Dong at thirteenth, Mozi at eleventh, Jing at seventh, and Gu Yuena at fourth. 66 69 71 73 75 |
| Famous Scene Ranking | Displays historically significant scenes and grants rewards to those involved. | Broadcast Tang San resurrecting Xiao Wu and later recognized Li Xin and his subordinates with an Origin Purification reward. 85 88 |
Abilities & Functions
Ranking and Analysis
The Heavenly Curtain identifies individuals, factions, Martial Souls, affiliations, combat rankings, and special traits, then publicly presents its findings to the entire continent.
- Revealed the Haiyue Empire’s territory, oceanic rule, Cloud Butterfly · Illusory Dream technology, and defensive array. 14
- Identified Wu Zetian’s Ziwei Emperor Star as a Super God Tier Martial Soul with authority over rules, destruction, creation, and national fortune. 60
- Declared Li Xin’s Light and Dark God-Demon Martial Souls to be forcibly separated because the world could not withstand a complete Martial Soul of his power. 64
- Can disclose otherwise hidden affiliations and statuses, including the Evil Eye Tyrant Sovereign’s enslavement by Great Tang. 67
Reward Distribution
The Heavenly Curtain grants rewards directly to ranked entities. Its rewards can increase Soul Power, evolve Martial Souls, alter lifeforms, grant divine artifacts, bestow origins, or unlock new forms.
- Flender received ten Soul Power levels and a God-Bestowed Soul Ring. 3
- Great Tang officials and Soul Masters received God-Bestowed Soul Rings; Wu Zetian received three rings, a Soul Bone, and the Huiyue Scepter. 16
- Haiyue received Golden Crow Blood Essence and unlocked the Golden Crow Carrying the Sun mythical form. 58
- Gu Yuena received restoration of her Dragon God Origin and a breakthrough to God King level. 75
- Li Xin received the Ancient Divine Artifact Chaos Sky-Opening Sword and the One Thought God-Demon form. 65
- The Great Tang Army was enfeoffed, promoting its heroes to First-Class Gods. 91
Continental Projection and Broadcast
The Heavenly Curtain can show both current events and scenes from the past, turning its surface into a continent-wide viewing screen.
- Broadcast a live view of Li Xin within Hanyuan Hall, exposing his twin God-Demon Martial Souls to the mortal and God Realms. 64
- Displayed Tang San’s past resurrection of Xiao Wu at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 88
- Recreated battle scenes and ability demonstrations, including Haiyue’s defeat and enslavement of the Evil Eye Tyrant Sovereign. 57 58 59
- Its light can physically pierce structures, including the roof of Daming Palace. 3
Isolation from the God Realm
The Heavenly Curtain prevents the God Realm from freely observing or intervening in Douluo Continent.
- Blocked the Asura God’s attempt to probe the mortal realm after Jing destroyed his protection. 43
- Rebounded the Asura God’s divine power when he attempted to send it through the planar barrier. 70
- Its authority and aura exceed the God Realm’s ability to detect or interpret through its central hub. 70 80
Notable Announcements
“The Martial Soul Ranking settlement is about to end. A brand new ranking will be opened shortly – the Strength Ranking!” 63
“The Strength Ranking has concluded. The Heavenly Curtain will now open the final ranking—the Famous Scene Ranking!” 85