Terrifying Sword Qi, Gu Rong's Armor-Piercing Attack

[Evaluation: As the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao possesses the world's number one tool spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer. His power is incomparably overbearing, capable of shattering a million soldiers with a single strike. He has also mastered the Clear Sky Sect's unique ultimate skills such as Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer and Great Sumeru Hammer. Unfortunately, his comprehension of the Clear Sky Hammer and his practice of the numerous unique skills are still a notch below his younger brother, Tang Hao, and his ancestor, Tang Chen. Thus, he is ranked twenty-fourth.]

[Reward: Soul Power Level increased by one, all Soul Ring Lifespans increased by sixteen hundred years, one twenty-thousand-year Right Arm Bone, one portion of Clear Sky Hammer comprehension.]

As the rankings were released, the continent erupted in another uproar.

After all, who didn't know of the Clear Sky Hammer, the world's number one tool spirit?

Within the Clear Sky Sect at this moment, there was a profound silence.

Sect Master Tang Xiao gazed at his name on the Heavenly Screen.

For some reason, even though his ranking had not met his expectations at all, and hadn't even entered the top twenty, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief in his heart.

"Sect Master."

The Second Elder beside him, seeing Tang Xiao standing there in a daze, thought he was too disheartened by the blow. He was just about to step forward to comfort him.

But then he saw Tang Xiao wave his hand and say with a light smile:

"Hoo, it's nothing serious, nothing serious."

"When Qianjun and Falling Devil, and the two Martial Soul Hall Enshrined experts were ranked, I already had this premonition."

"Now, it has merely confirmed my guess."

Sensing the powerful enhancement to his own strength, Tang Xiao chuckled lightly.

"Moreover, my strength has now been greatly improved, which can be considered a happy event."

Afterward, Tang Xiao clasped his hands behind his back, tilted his head slightly, and gazed out at the external scenery from the Clear Sky Sect's plaza.

"This Douluo Continent is truly full of hidden talents."

As if mocking himself, Tang Xiao glanced at the elders beside him and said, "Perhaps, our Clear Sky Sect has truly declined."

Upon hearing this, the elders could not utter any words of refutation; they all remained silent.

All their previous arrogance, all their confidence stemming from being members of the Clear Sky Sect, from being the possessors of the world's number one tool spirit, had been ruthlessly shattered one by one by the Heavenly Screen.

Out of the eight Title Douluo in the entire Clear Sky Sect, only the Sect Master Tang Xiao had made the list, and he was merely ranked twenty-fourth.

There were still twenty-three Title Douluo ahead of him who were even more powerful than their Sect Master.

Every time they thought of this, the elders of the Clear Sky Sect could not muster any trace of pride.

All wore expressions of defeat.

"Damn it! If our Ancestor Tang Chen were still here, would our Clear Sky Sect be in such a state!" the Second Elder exclaimed indignantly, full of unwillingness.

The other elders also looked furious, but it was all to no avail.

After a long while, the Third Elder slowly spoke, "How about... we find Tang Hao and bring him back."

"Now is a time of great change for the world, and our Clear Sky Sect needs his strength."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present had a drastic change in expression.

Seeing the situation, the Third Elder knew what everyone was thinking.

He immediately explained, "Now that the Heavenly Screen has descended, I believe the powers across the continent will soon undergo a shuffle."

"Our Clear Sky Sect must also change, and Tang Hao is an indispensable part of that strength."

"No matter how many mistakes Tang Hao made in the past, he is still a member of the Clear Sky Sect after all."

After a brief silence, the Seventh Elder was the first to speak, "Perhaps, Third Brother is right."

As soon as these words were uttered, it was as if a dam had broken, and the Fifth and Sixth Elders also voiced their agreement.

Seeing this, Tang Xiao immediately made the decision, "Good! Since all the elders agree with this decision."

"Then, starting today, we will send people out of the mountain to find Younger Brother Hao!"

Tang Hao looked at the giant, golden text on the Heavenly Ranking, and for a moment, he was stunned.

"Our Clear Sky Sect, could it be that only Big Brother is on the list? And Big Brother is only ranked twenty-fourth?"

"Alas, it's a pity that with my current severely injured strength, otherwise, I would definitely have a place on the Combat Strength Ranking!"

Sensing his own broken and battered body, Tang Hao shook his head helplessly and sighed.

Then, he looked at the Golden Sky Screen hanging high in the sky with some unwillingness.

"Give me some more time, just give me some more time!"

"I will be able to recover some strength!!"

[Combat Strength Ranking, Twenty-Third Place: Jian Douluo Chenxin]

[Affiliated Power: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect]

[Spirit: Seven Kill Sword]

[Level: Level 96 Assault Type Super Douluo]

[Evaluation: Jian Daochenxin, as an elder enshrined by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, has been devoted to the sword his entire life. His Seven Kill Sword spirit is comparable to, and even slightly surpasses, the Clear Sky Hammer. It is sharp and peerless, with its sharpness fully displayed, cutting through anything and breaking through everything. His own attack power is top-tier, hence his ranking of twenty-third.]

[Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, All Soul Ring Lifespans Increased by Two Thousand Years, one 30,000-year Right Arm Bone, one Enlightenment on the Way of the Sword]

As soon as this ranking appeared, the various forces across the continent were speechless.

This Sky Screen always managed to present things and matters beyond their imagination.

The enlightenment on the Way of the Sword was not worth mentioning further.

But what was going on with the Sky Screen Battle Power Ranking stating that the Seven Kill Sword was not inferior to, and even slightly surpassed, the Clear Sky Sect?

How could the Clear Sky Hammer, the number one spirit weapon in the world, be inferior to the Seven Kill Sword?

What a joke.

At this moment, within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Chen Xin stood atop a mountain peak, absorbing the rewards bestowed by the Heavenly Ranking.

What Chen Xin valued the most was the one enlightenment on the Way of the Sword.

In his opinion, this reward was several times better than any other reward like increased Soul Power or Soul Rings.

In the distance, Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo Gu Rong watched the scene quietly.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong, with a dejected expression, asked Ning Fengzhi, "Fengzhi, do you think I didn't make the list at all?"

Ever since the two Douluo, Falling Devil and Qianjun, made the list, he had had this premonition.

Now that his old friend had made the list, it confirmed his guess.

Although he often sparred with Chen Xin and they had bickered for years.

Gu Rong had to admit that Chen Xin's true strength was above his own.

Thinking this, Gu Rong scratched his head again, feeling somewhat irritated, "But how is this possible? I can't possibly be worse than that Old Dragon!"

Ning Fengzhi looked at Bone Douluo's appearance and couldn't help but sigh softly.

He naturally wished very much that both of their sect-protecting Douluo could make the list.

But it seemed now that Gu Rong would likely have no part in the Battle Power Ranking.

However, he still spoke to comfort him, "Don't worry, Bone Uncle. Perhaps your strength is even greater than Sword Uncle's."

"Always look on the bright side of things."

Gu Rong was about to say something as he listened to Ning Fengzhi's comfort.

Suddenly, a sharp sword aura erupted from a distant mountain peak.

Even from afar, Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi could feel a slight stinging sensation on their faces.

Even worse, the stinging pain was intensifying.

Seeing this, Gu Rong immediately activated his Martial Soul Avatar and stood in front of Ning Fengzhi.

He himself looked on in shock at the figure standing tall and straight like a sharp sword on the mountain peak ahead.