Ancient Clan on the List, Source Qi of the Emperor

"Is there even a need to choose?"

Yan Jin's lips curled slightly as he said, "Ever since the reward for first place on the Power Ranking was announced, I knew that the future Dou Qi Continent would belong to Dou Emperor experts."

"Rather than using the Gold Ranking reward now to improve the bloodlines of all our clansmen."

"It would be better to choose the 'Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame' and strengthen me, the Yan Clan's strongest expert."

"As long as our clan can survive the impact of Dou Emperor experts emerging, once I become a Dou Emperor with the help of future Gold Ranking rewards, the issue of our clansmen's bloodlines will naturally be resolved as well!"

"Why waste a reward now?"

"That's true..."

As Fairy Fire Spirit nodded in agreement, Yan Jin also made his choice.

As the Gold Ranking rewards were distributed.

In an instant, under the Gold Ranking Blessing, Yan Jin broke through from Late Eight-Star Dou Saint to Late Nine-star Dou Saint, while Fairy Fire Spirit also broke through to Late Eight-Star Dou Saint.

While every member of the Yan Clan was breaking through and advancing.

The Emperor Grade Cultivation Method Secret Art, Nine-grade Dou God Bloodline Origin, Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, and the randomly rewarded 'Falling Heart Flame' and 'Mysterious Yellow Flame' all descended from the sky and landed before Yan Jin.

After examining all the rewards.

Yan Jin immediately revealed a satisfied smile.

Then he said to Fairy Fire Spirit, "The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame is mine. Leave the Falling Heart Flame in the clan for the clansmen's cultivation. As for the Mysterious Yellow Flame and those portions of Nine-grade Dou God Bloodline Origin, let the Elder Council discuss who gets them..."

"The Yan Clan possesses seven Heavenly Flames!"

Inside the Gu Realm, Xiao Yan looked at the Gold Ranking's description of the Yan Clan. A trace of burning desire flashed through his eyes as he thought, If I devoured them all, just what level could the Flame Mantra evolve to...?

But soon after.

He shook his head.

He cast that unrealistic thought from his mind.

With his current strength in the Dou Venerate Realm, he was nothing more than an ant before the Yan Clan, which possessed a Nine-star Dou Saint. How could he dare covet the Heavenly Flames within their clan...

Just as Xiao Yan was letting his thoughts run wild.

The shocked cries of geniuses from various clans suddenly rang out beside him. "Th-That... isn't that the Gu Realm?"

Xiao Yan came back to his senses and looked over. In the Gold Ranking's image, the place being displayed was unmistakably the Gu Realm where he currently stood.

At this sight.

Whether it was Gu Xun'er beside Xiao Yan or Ancient Clan experts such as Gu Yuan, all their expressions changed.

They had never imagined that the Ancient Clan would not even rank second...

[Third Place on the Family Ranking: Central Continent—Ancient Clan]

[Reason for being on the list: The Ancient Clan is one of the 'Eight Ancient Clans' of the Dou Qi Continent. Its members possess Dou God Bloodlines and reside within the 'Gu Realm'.

The clan possesses the fourth-ranked Heavenly Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, the "Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame," as its inherited flame.

Clan Leader Gu Yuan is a Late Nine-star Dou Saint and one of the continent's Supreme Experts. The clan also has Black Annihilation King Gu Lie, an Early Eight-star Dou Saint; the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan, Late Seven-star Dou Saints; as well as numerous Dou Saint elders and experts. Its foundation is profound, and its overall strength ranks third on the Family Ranking.]

[Reward for being on the list: One Mid-level Emperor Grade Cultivation Method, one Mid-level Emperor Grade Secret Art]

[All Ancient Clan members advance by one star. (Those without Origin Qi in their bodies who are Late Nine-star Dou Saints cannot advance, but may receive compensation rewards: three strands of Source Qi of the Emperor. Fuse five strands of Origin Qi to advance to Half-Emperor, or ten strands to advance to Dou Emperor.)]

[Five portions of Ancient Clan Divine Grade Dou God Bloodline. (Fusing with the origin grants the potential to reach the Dou Saint Peak, with no bottlenecks before the Dou Saint realm.)]

[Three Strands of Source Qi of the Emperor]

[Choose one of two special rewards. Only the clan leader may view them.]

!!!

As the Ancient Clan's strength and rewards were revealed, the entire Dou Qi Continent instantly erupted.

"Wo Cao! Wo Cao!"

"One Late Nine-star Dou Saint, one Early Eight-star Dou Saint, and three Late Seven-star Dou Saints... Isn't the Ancient Clan's strength far too terrifying?"

"Such a powerful family only ranks third!"

"Source Qi of the Emperor? The Gold Ranking actually rewarded the third place with Source Qi of the Emperor..."

"Five strands of Origin Qi can advance one to Half-Emperor, and ten strands can advance one to Dou Emperor. The Ancient Clan's clan leader already has six strands. If the next ranking gives him a few more, won't he break through to Dou Emperor?"

"And there's Divine Grade Bloodline too..."

"Damn it, who cares about that lousy Dou God Bloodline now? Once someone advances to Dou Emperor, can't they mass-produce that stuff whenever they want?"

"Third place on the Family Ranking received six strands of Source Qi of the Emperor. I wonder how many strands second and first place will receive?"

"Do you think one of those two special rewards might also be Source Qi of the Emperor?"

"..."

While the continent descended into madness.

Gu Yuan's expression in the Gu Realm was extremely grim.

Because in his view, if the Ancient Clan, ranked below the Soul Clan, could receive six strands of Source Qi of the Emperor, then the Soul Clan might directly gather ten strands...

If Hun Tiandi broke through to Dou Emperor before him, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Just then.

Knowing full well why Gu Yuan looked so wary, Black Annihilation King Gu Lie suddenly asked, "Clan Leader, is there any Source Qi of the Emperor among those special rewards?"

"No..." Gu Yuan replied upon hearing this. "The two rewards are a 'Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame' and 'raising the strength of any clansman by one star.'"

"The latter can stack with the Gold Ranking's enhancement, raising someone by two stars at once!"

Upon hearing Gu Yuan's answer.

Black Annihilation King Gu Lie and the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan beside him immediately let out sighs of relief.

Gu Dao, one of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan, subconsciously said, "Luckily... luckily there isn't any Source Qi of the Emperor among the special rewards. Otherwise, the Soul Clan would definitely be able to gather ten strands..."

Suddenly.

Black Annihilation King Gu Lie seemed to think of something. His eyes lit up as he said, "Clan Leader, although the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame is powerful, it is not a necessity for our clan."

"If Elder Gu Dao, a Late Seven-star Dou Saint, receives a two-star increase in strength, our clan will immediately have three Nine-star Dou Saints!"

"As long as Hun Tiandi does not break through to Dou Emperor, the problem will not be too serious!"

Hearing this.

Gu Yuan let out a soft sigh and said quietly, "For now, this is our only option. I just hope that the family that has yet to reveal itself ranks above the Soul Clan..."

As Gu Yuan confirmed the reward.

Countless golden meteors fell into the Gu Realm.

For a time, Black Annihilation King Gu Lie, originally an Early Eight-star Dou Saint, broke through to Early Nine-star Dou Saint. Gu Dao, the foremost of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan and originally a Late Seven-star Dou Saint, leaped straight into Late Nine-star Dou Saint after receiving a two-star increase.

At the same time.

The Divine Grade Dou God Bloodline Origin, Emperor-level Cultivation Method Secret Art, and Six Strands of Source Qi of the Emperor rewarded by the Gold Ranking also appeared before Gu Yuan.

While the Gold Ranking was distributing rewards to the Soul Clan.

Inside the Soul Clan, after Hun Tiandi saw the rewards Gu Yuan had received.

His expression immediately turned excited.

In his view, if the third-ranked Ancient Clan could receive six strands of Source of the Emperor, then even if his Soul Clan only ranked second, it might still be able to gather ten strands of Origin Qi.

"Hahahahaha..."

Thinking of this, Hun Tiandi could not help but laugh loudly. "Gu Yuan, Gu Yuan, we've fought for so many years, but in the end, I, Hun Tiandi, will still walk ahead of you!"

"This time, even if the Gold Ranking cannot give my Soul Clan ten strands of Source Qi of the Emperor."

"With the foundation of my Soul Clan, under the Gold Ranking Blessing, at least Six Nine-star Dou Saints can be born. At that time, This Clan Leader can directly attack the Ancient Clan and claim the Source Qi of the Emperor you obtained..."