New Rankings About to Be Announced? Major Powers Attack!

Slaughter City.

Inside the crimson, blood-soaked grand hall.

"Chang'an City... The Ultimate! Good, very good! Finally, I have found it!"

Upon seeing the Sky Screen, the King of Slaughter stood up from his throne in excitement, his gaze burning:

"That Ultimate might be able to help this King completely erase the consciousness of Tang Chen! I am determined to obtain it!"

But after a moment of careful thought, the King of Slaughter sat back down with a gloomy face, muttering resentfully:

"Hmph, although I have the Asura Demon Sword and the Blood Demon's Fury to bolster me, and my strength has reached the peak of the quasi-god realm, I am constantly influenced by Tang Chen's consciousness, which hinders my performance."

"Given my current situation, I cannot seize that 'Ultimate' on my own. If only I could obtain support from some external forces, but where would I find such help?"

"I can only continue to wait for the right opportunity, waiting for the appearance of the new ranking! What a pity! How detestable! How hateful!"

Clear Sky Sect, a precipitous and frigid land isolated from the world.

Tang Xiao and the Seventh Elder Tang Lie had now returned to the sect.

After some discussion, Tang Xiao swept his gaze over the elders and said solemnly:

"Elders, let us quickly head to Slaughter City to welcome back my grandfather!"

The other elders all agreed:

"Regardless of why our grand-uncle has chosen to live in seclusion, as long as we go and beg him to emerge, he will surely not sit idly by!"

Only the Second Elder frowned and said in a deep voice:

"With all the major forces currently moving to win over Chang'an, if we all pull away to go to Slaughter City, wouldn't we miss the opportunity to recruit them? Although it is said that Heaven Dou and the other two sects have formed an alliance, they are not our own people after all!"

The elders looked at each other, all feeling that this made sense.

The Third Elder said sternly:

"In that case, let us split into two groups. You go to welcome back our grand-uncle, and I will go to pay a visit to Chang'an."

Upon hearing this, the Seventh Elder Tang Lie snorted in agreement:

"Sixth Brother, I will go with you. I would like to see if that Chang'an City truly has any real substance!"

Tang Xiao and the other three elders nodded, agreeing unanimously:

"That is excellent! With a two-pronged approach, once both succeed, let us see how Martial Soul Hall will be able to handle it!!"

Just as the forces of the world were still deeply trapped in the vortex of shock brought about by "Chang'an City."

"Rumble--!"

A heaven-shaking explosion suddenly erupted from the golden Sky Screen above, and it finally changed once again:

[The First Ranking, the Power Ranking, has concluded!]

[The Second Ranking will be listed in two and a half days!]

[As for the specific nature of the ranking, all living beings under heaven, please look forward to it!]

Before the lingering echoes of the Sky Screen had even dissipated from the Douluo Plane, the reactions across the world exploded like thunder!

"There is actually a second ranking? What could the second ranking be?!!"

"No matter what it is, it will allow us to open our eyes and see just how deep the waters of this world truly are!"

Everywhere in the world, no matter the location, whether human or soul beast, all living beings were in a fervor over the new announcement from the Sky Screen.

But this did not affect the several major force delegations currently heading toward Chang'an City, nor the lone shadows traveling for their own purposes.

As for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, after dropping out of school together, the two discussed it and decided to travel as companions toward Chang'an City!

Time flew by, and a day passed quietly.

As the time remaining until the announcement of the new ranking drew closer to one and a half days, the clamor of the world grew increasingly intense.

Chang'an City, behind the City Lord's Mansion.

Ye Han stood with his hands behind his back beneath the Golden Ancient Tree, seemingly waiting for something.

The next second, the golden, slender figure of Shangguan Wan'er flashed over, her expression slightly focused as she reported:

"City Lord, several major forces have entered the valley from different directions. They will arrive at the southeast, southwest, northwest, and northeast gates of the city wall in less than three incense sticks of time!"

Ye Han nodded slightly and asked indifferently:

"Hmm, which forces are they? And which gates are they corresponding to? Tell me in detail."

Hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er immediately responded:

"According to the detection range of the several Defense Towers, a total of six forces have arrived."

"The Martial Soul Hall faction is about to arrive at the South Gate, and the Star Luo Empire faction is about to arrive at the West Gate."

"The remaining three factions are traveling together, but it seems they have split into two groups for the sake of search efficiency."

"The Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are about to arrive at the North Gate, while the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is approaching the East Gate."

"City Lord, what is your intention... should we meet them or not?"

After listening, Ye Han smiled faintly:

"That depends on whether they have any 'sincerity.' If they come bearing divine gifts, we shall naturally host a banquet; if not..."

"Also, since major factions are coming, there will naturally be smaller ones as well. We must guard against any 'little mice' who don't follow the rules trying to sneak in."

A sharp glint flashed in the eyes of Shangguan Wan'er. She instantly grasped the implication and bowed in response:

"Wan'er understands! I shall immediately send word for the Great Wall Guard to strictly hold the four gates of the Great Wall. If they are sincere, we welcome them; if not, we turn them away! At the same time, I will strengthen patrols within the city!"

As she turned to leave, Ye Han's voice stopped her:

"Wan'er, how do you feel after absorbing the spirit bone? Has your spirit power improved?"

Shangguan Wan'er turned back and said respectfully:

"City Lord, are you asking about the improvements of the Great Wall Guard after absorbing the five spirit bones? I will report them one by one..."

Before she could finish, Ye Han interrupted:

"No, I was just asking about you personally."

"Ah?"

Shangguan Wan'er was stunned. A faint blush crept onto her pretty face, and her tone became somewhat hesitant:

"Th-thank you for your concern, City Lord. After absorbing it, I broke through to level ninety-five."

Ye Han noticed her unusual reaction and felt puzzled.

It was just a superior showing normal concern for a subordinate; why was she so nervous?

"City Lord, is there something on Wan'er's face?"

Shangguan Wan'er suddenly asked in a low voice.

Only then did Ye Han realize he had been lost in thought. He withdrew his gaze and said:

"Ahem, nothing. Go and make the arrangements."

After casting a lingering look at Ye Han, Shangguan Wan'er turned and left quickly.

She did not know what was going through his mind, or perhaps, she had misunderstood something...

Watching her leave, Ye Han released his Ark Core spirit and activated the Universal Divine Sense Domain to overlook the canyon.

Next, let us see what kind of sparks these major factions will strike with the Great Wall Guard!

Two and a half incense sticks later.

On the outskirts of Chang'an City.

The Great Wall of Baili stood tall, its presence magnificent and imposing.

Yu Yuanzhen, accompanied by four sect elders, searched from the east.

After a long journey, the five of them finally found the East Gate of the Great Wall.

"What a majestic wall. Could this be the Great Wall of Baili outside Chang'an City that the Sky Screen mentioned?!"

The Second Elder, Yu Luomian, was the first to discover it, unable to hide his excitement as he exclaimed.

"It must be! Once we cross this wall, we will reach that Chang'an Mechanical City!"

Yu Yuanzhen and the other three elders were stunned, their eyes lighting up at the sight.

The Fifth Elder suddenly said:

"Sect Master, do you need me to notify the Crown Prince and Sect Master Ning to come over?"

Before Yu Yuanzhen could speak, Yu Luomian glared at him and scolded:

"Fool! Although they are our allies, it is only temporary. If we visit Chang'an first, we might be able to seize the initiative!"

In the past, Yu Yuanzhen would certainly not have approved of such despicable behavior.

But now that Chang'an City concerned the future of the sect, he nodded solemnly after a moment of silence:

"Second Brother is right! Let's go, let's head to the gate ahead together! Everyone, mind your conduct; do not lose the dignity of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

As they approached, the scene at the Great Wall became increasingly clear.

They saw several figures in red and blue robes standing on the wall, possessing extraordinary momentum and standing in uniform postures.

Inside the Great Wall stood a domineering mechanical tower, seventy or eighty meters high.

"A wonder, a true wonder!"

The elders were all shocked, whispering among themselves:

"Are these the so-called level four soul tool Minions and the level seven soul tool Defense Tower? They truly are extraordinary!"

Only Yu Yuanzhen frowned, looking somewhat displeased:

"Hmm? In such a massive Chang'an, the city defense consists entirely of soul tools, with not a single living guard? Could it be that Chang'an intends to slight us?"

The moment his voice fell, a clear, dragon-like roar erupted from atop the Great Wall, the echo shaking the heavens:

"This is Chang'an ahead, outsiders are forbidden to pass!!!"