The Seventh Rank of the Golden List Exposed! Tang San Collapses!

Tang San was sent flying backward for hundreds of meters by the impact, his palms numb and his long blue hair in complete disarray.

His pride and joy, the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, could not be unleashed at all in the face of such absolute suppression of power.

This scene, viewed by Xue Di from above the clouds, was nothing short of an excellent play.

Xue Di crossed her arms over her chest, her posture relaxed.

"Is this the so-called son of the Clear Sky Douluo?"

"Being beaten like a stray dog."

Shui Bing'er stood to the side, watching the once arrogant Blue Haowang struggling to defend himself below, and felt an immense sense of satisfaction in her heart.

Back at the gates of Skywater City, how arrogant this group had been.

Now, they were just as pathetic.

Just as Qian Renxue prepared to press her advantage and deal a heavy blow to Tang San, the Golden Ranking in the sky underwent another change.

The radiance of the eighth-place reward that had belonged to Qian Renxue gradually faded, and immediately after, a line of even more dazzling characters slowly emerged.

[Seventh Place: Seagod Trident.]

[Holder: Tang San.]

As soon as these words appeared, the once noisy battlefield fell instantly silent.

A deathly silence.

Everyone tilted their heads, staring blankly at the sky.

Especially the members of Shrek Academy, who all had their mouths agape, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

Dai Mubai rubbed his eyes and stammered:

"Sev... seventh?"

"How could Little San's divine artifact only be ranked seventh?"

Oscar was equally bewildered.

"This is the weapon of Lord Seagod! A true divine artifact of a god!"

"Could there really be six things in this world more impressive than a Seagod's divine artifact?"

In the center of the battlefield, Tang San felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

He stared fixedly at those words, the expression on his face incredibly complex.

From astonishment to confusion, it finally turned into extreme shame and anger.

How could it only be seventh?

Qian Renxue's Angel Sacred Sword was ranked eighth; he had originally thought his Trident would at least make the top three, or even take the top spot!

And it was only one place higher?

This was practically a slap in the face!

The sense of superiority he had just built up was shattered in an instant.

"Impossible!"

Tang San suddenly looked up, pointing at the Golden Ranking in the sky and roaring:

"There is definitely something wrong with this ranking!"

"The Seagod Trident was bestowed personally by the Seagod, weighs one hundred and eight thousand jin, and possesses the power to control the seas; how can it be measured by a mere seventh place?"

"This broken ranking of yours must be a trick concocted by Neuvillette to deceive people!"

He was truly desperate.

It wasn't just because of the low ranking, but because of the sense of disparity that felt like a public execution.

However.

The Golden Ranking in the sky seemed to understand his challenge.

There was no explanation.

The response to Tang San was a roar that shook the heavens and the earth.

"BOOM--!!!"

The previously clear sky was suddenly covered in dark clouds.

A thunderous power filled with a destructive aura gathered frantically within the clouds.

It was the punishment for disrespecting the Heavenly Dao.

The Nine Heavens Lightning Tribulation!

Qian Renxue, standing opposite Tang San, saw her expression change drastically.

She could clearly feel the terrifying pressure contained within that lightning—a power that even she dared not touch lightly.

"Lunatic."

Qian Renxue cursed, her wings flapping violently as she transformed into a streak of light, instantly retreating a thousand meters away.

She was terrified of being dragged down by this reckless fool.

Tang San had not even reacted yet.

A thick bolt of purple-gold lightning came crashing down directly onto his head.

"Crackle!"

There was no suspense at all.

Tang San didn't even have time to let out a scream before he was completely swallowed by the lightning.

His blue ceremonial robes instantly turned to ash, and his hair stood on end, still emitting wisps of black smoke.

He looked as if he had been roasted, twitching uncontrollably within the lightning.

This scene left the soldiers fighting below completely stunned.

Was this the consequence of questioning the Heavenly Ranking?

It was far too miserable.

High above the clouds, Xue Di couldn't help but let out a snort of laughter.

"Serves him right."

"To actually dare challenge the Heavenly Dao—where did he get the courage?"

The lightning punishment lasted for a full ten seconds.

Only when Tang San had been scorched to a crisp and was foaming at the mouth did the lightning finally dissipate, as if still unsatisfied.

But immediately after.

The light of the Golden Ranking descended once more.

It was the reward belonging to the seventh place.

Even if he had been struck by lightning, the promised rewards still had to be delivered.

[Reward Issued: Holder's spirit power increased by one level.]

[Divine Artifact Enhancement: All attributes of the Seagod Trident increased by thirty percent, and the power of the attached skill 'Sea God's Light' is doubled.]

[Special Reward: External spirit bone Eight Spider Lances evolved to 100,000-year quality.]

As the pillar of reward light poured in, an astonishing vitality suddenly erupted from Tang San, who had looked like a piece of charcoal.

His injuries healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

More importantly, the bottleneck of his spirit power shattered in that very moment.

Level ninety-nine peak... broken through!

Level one hundred!

Tang San snapped his eyes open, two beams of divine light shooting out.

Ignoring his disheveled state, he felt the vast, ocean-like power within his body and was filled with wild joy.

Level one hundred!

Had he actually become a god just like that?

No, that wasn't right.

He hadn't inherited a godhood yet; his spirit power had simply reached level one hundred.

But to him, this was of immense significance.

Originally, according to the requirements of the Seagod Nine Trials, the final step required Bo Saixi to sacrifice her life to open the path to godhood for him.

Although Tang San would stop at nothing for power, he still felt a lingering sense of guilt deep down.

But now, the system had directly saved him that step!

He didn't need Bo Saixi to sacrifice herself; he could become a god on his own!

Furthermore, the Eight Spider Lances on his back were also undergoing a metamorphosis, turning a blood-red color and emitting a nauseating aura of blood and potent poison.

A 100,000-year external spirit bone!

Tang San straightened his body, gripping the enhanced Seagod Trident in his hand.

That sense of power, of controlling everything, had returned.

The previous humiliation seemed less important in the face of such tangible benefits.

He glanced at Qian Renxue in the distance, a flicker of wariness in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by disdain.

There was no point in entangling with her now.

The top priority was to return to Sea God Island immediately, complete the final inheritance ceremony, and truly ascend to the throne of the Seagod.

When that time came, who in this world would be his match?

And Xiao Wu.

Once he became a god, he would go to Skywater City, and that Neuvillette would surely die!

"Retreat!"

Tang San made a prompt decision without any hesitation.

He didn't even spare a glance at the battle at Jialing Pass, leading the Shrek group directly toward the rear.

Atop the city walls.

Bibi Dong gripped her scepter.

Her beautiful, alluring eyes were locked onto the Seagod Trident in Tang San's hand, with flames of greed burning deep within her pupils.

The seventh place already offered such a reward.

If she could seize that trident...

She was contemplating.

What were the odds of successfully snatching it right now?

But seeing the surging aura Tang San was currently emitting, Bibi Dong ultimately suppressed her impulse.

The strength of that brat was becoming somewhat unfathomable.

Moreover, the situation in Skywater City remained unclear; if she were to fight Tang San to a mutual destruction now, it would only allow that mysterious Neuvillette to reap the benefits.