The Sky Screen Golden Ranking Descends—Chang'an City Can No Longer Stay Hidden!

Douluo Continent, in a valley near the eastern side of Star Dou Forest.

Here stood a secluded city encircled by the Great Wall—Chang'an City!

At this moment, on the rear mountain of the City Lord's Mansion, Ye Han stood beneath the Golden Ancient Tree, his eyes faintly solemn.

"It's been two and a half years since I broke through to Title Douluo, yet my cultivation has remained stagnant. Why?"

Eighteen years ago, Ye Han had transmigrated to Douluo Continent, awakened the Creation God System, and obtained multiple martial souls.

With this system, he could not cultivate normally. He could only grow stronger by gathering the faith of living beings, until he reached level one hundred, condensed a godhood, and became a god.

Thus, Ye Han came here and established Chang'an City, recruiting living beings from all over and gathering faith to grow stronger.

He had originally intended to lie low until he became a god, but ever since advancing to a level ninety-one Title Douluo, the Faith Power he gathered afterward had done nothing to improve his cultivation.

The system gave no hints whatsoever, so he could only investigate the reason himself...

At that moment, a graceful figure approached from nearby, accompanied by a delicate fragrance.

"City Lord, do you have something on your mind? Should today's itinerary be canceled?"

Hearing her voice, Ye Han turned and saw a woman with a lovely figure, long ink-black hair, and elegant white ancient robes.

The woman's name was Shangguan Wan'er. Her martial soul was the Jinghong Pen. She was an Agility Attack System Title Douluo, with the title Jinghong!

She was currently the third-in-command of Chang'an City. She had originally belonged to the world of Honor of Kings, and the reason she could come to this world was:

One of Ye Han's martial souls was Nuwa's Ark Core. Besides possessing soul skills, each of its nine soul rings would randomly bring forth a hero.

The later the soul ring, the stronger the hero it brought forth. Shangguan Wan'er had been born from the first soul ring, so she was also the weakest, at only level ninety-four!

Of course, accompanying heroes could cultivate and improve on their own as well. However, Shangguan Wan'er was deeply devoted to managing Chang'an City and had neglected her cultivation.

"It doesn't matter. How are things in the city, and what is today's itinerary?"

Ye Han shook his head, withdrew his martial soul, and asked leisurely.

"Reporting to the City Lord, everything in the city is normal. Lord Sikong has properly settled the soul beasts recruited yesterday."

"Li Bai ran off to spar with Li Xin in swordsmanship again, but it has not affected the Great Wall Guard's regular patrols."

"And today's itinerary is the same as yesterday's. I will accompany you to Star Dou Forest to recruit soul beasts."

Listening to Shangguan Wan'er's report, Ye Han nodded slightly.

Although the Faith Power had malfunctioned, he had not given up recruiting living beings and gathering it over the years. What if it recovered one day?

And for Chang'an City's secrecy and stability, he only recruited honest commoners and gentle soul beasts. He had never recruited soul masters.

As a result, there had never been any unrest in the city. Humans and soul beasts lived peacefully together, with no worries over food or clothing. Calling this place a paradise was no exaggeration.

Just as Ye Han was lost in thought, the sky suddenly erupted with a deafening BOOM!

The heavens of the entire Douluo Plane were abruptly shrouded in a layer of resplendent golden light.

The golden light radiated supreme divine majesty, causing all living beings to instinctively raise their heads and look up.

The golden light gathered into a Sky Screen, upon which lines of divine characters gradually appeared:

[The Heavenly Dao Will manifests the Golden Ranking, presenting the first ranking—the Power Ranking!]

[The top fifteen powers will be ranked according to their overall foundation!]

[All ranked powers may receive rewards. The higher the ranking, the more generous the reward!]

This scene was like a thunderbolt exploding within the hearts of all living beings, stirring up monstrous waves!

"..."

Ye Han stared at the phenomenon in the sky, his gaze narrowing slightly.

Thinking that it was very likely caused by his system, he could not help but sigh.

"Looks like the Chang'an City I built can no longer stay hidden."

Shangguan Wan'er, standing beside him, instantly tensed at the sight.

"City Lord, how should we respond?"

"Let's observe for now. We'll make plans once the ranking is fully revealed."

Ye Han shook his head. So be it if Chang'an City was exposed; the city's combat strength was enough to protect itself.

This might be an opportunity to break through the cultivation that had stagnated for years, and he could not help but feel anticipation.

Meanwhile.

Spirit City, before the Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong stood upright with her scepter in hand, gazing up at the Sky Screen overhead. Turbulent waves churned in her beautiful eyes.

The energy it emitted far surpassed her understanding. It was even more powerful than the God of Rakshasa she was meant to inherit!

Therefore, what this Sky Screen said could not possibly be false!

At this thought, Bibi Dong's ambition instantly spread like wildfire. She gave an enchanting, cold smile.

"My Spirit Hall commands countless soul masters and possesses a vast number of Title Douluo, far exceeding other powers. We will certainly claim first place!"

Seeing this, the two elders, Ju and Gui, who stood guard at her sides, immediately bowed in agreement.

"Your Holiness Pope speaks the truth. First place and its reward will surely belong to our Spirit Hall."

"The Heaven-Sent Reward will certainly be extraordinary. It will undoubtedly raise Your Holiness Pope's strength to another level."

However, Bibi Dong suddenly thought of something. Her beautiful eyes darkened as she snorted coldly.

"Hmph, whether this reward will even fall into my hands remains uncertain. By then, our Spirit Hall may become the target of all!"

At these words, Ju and Gui unconsciously looked toward Worship Hall.

They knew that Spirit Hall was not solely ruled by His Holiness Pope. There would certainly be disputes over who received the reward.

What they should worry about even more was the outside world. Once Spirit Hall's foundation was exposed, the situation across the continent would inevitably change!

Worship Hall.

The Seven Great Worships stood shoulder to shoulder, solemnly watching the Sky Screen above.

They could sense the terrifying heavenly might it emitted and likewise did not dare question it.

Golden Crocodile Douluo, the Second Worship, broad and powerfully built with a resolute face, was the first to speak.

"Brothers, the top spot on this Power Ranking will certainly belong to our Spirit Hall!"

Upon hearing this, the other worships nodded and agreed.

"In terms of overall foundation, even Sea God Hall, which also possesses a godly inheritance, is no match for our Spirit Hall!"

"The Heaven-Sent Reward for first place will surely exceed our imagination. It may even help Big Brother take that final step and become a god!"

Everyone's gazes gathered on Qian Daoliu, filled with anticipation.

However, Qian Daoliu slowly shook his head, his voice full of resolve.

"Everything I have was bestowed by the Angel God. Even if the Heaven-Sent Reward can truly help me become a god, I will never abandon my mission!"

"Besides..."

Qian Daoliu paused, his gaze drifting toward Pope Palace, and his tone gained a trace of complexity.

"Spirit Hall is no longer under my control. Even if we obtain the reward, it will most likely fall into Dong'er's hands."

Golden Crocodile despised Bibi Dong's way of doing things the most. How could he endure those words? He immediately barked:

"Then we'll take it from her when the time comes! If you don't need it, Big Brother, leave it to Xiao Xue. We absolutely cannot let that vicious woman obtain it!"

Qian Daoliu frowned and shook his head, his expression helpless yet grave.

"Calm down. This has yet to be decided. We will make plans after the ranking is announced. What we should truly be concerned about is the outside world!"

"Once this ranking exposes Spirit Hall's foundation, the consequences will be severe. It may even affect Xiao Xue's infiltration plan!"

At these words, silence instantly fell before Worship Hall.

Spirit Hall's greatest foundation was these old fellows.

They had hidden themselves for many years and were considered long dead by the outside world. Once exposed, they would surely become targets.

If this caused Xiao Xue's plan to fail, all her years of effort would be wasted, and she would surely find the blow difficult to bear.

Was this suddenly descended Sky Screen a blessing or a curse? Hopefully, the ranking rewards could salvage the situation somewhat!

Heaven Dou Empire, the imperial palace of Heaven Dou City.

Xue Ye urgently summoned the civil and military officials, along with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, who was disguised by Qian Renxue, and asked uneasily:

"My dear ministers, what do you make of this Sky Screen's descent? There are very few powerful forces under our Heaven Dou Empire!"