Furina clasped her hands behind her back, leaned forward, and pressed her face against the glass, curiously studying the Sky Screen.
"Wow, what a spectacle."
"The Rare Treasures Ranking?"
She turned to look at Neuvillette, who had sat back down in his chair, and chuckled.
"Husband, won't the things we have at home make the list?"
"Well, this is something."
"You've always wanted to keep a low profile, but now you might not be able to hide anymore. You'll become famous across the continent."
Furina walked over to Neuvillette and poked his cheek with a finger, her tone full of teasing glee.
Neuvillette caught her mischievous finger and gave it a gentle tug, pulling her into his arms.
Furina let out a startled cry, then obediently settled onto his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck.
Neuvillette lowered his head and kissed her smooth forehead.
Then he looked out at the Sky Screen, his gaze deep and inscrutable.
"When have I ever hidden?"
He had never gone out of his way to conceal himself. There were simply too few people in this world who caught his eye.
If the Golden Ranking List really could identify some fine treasures, then it might at least provide some amusement.
His large hand gently stroked Furina's slender waist, feeling its softness against his palm.
"If there are any decent rewards, I can get you a few new pieces of jewelry."
Spirit City, Pope Palace.
Bibi Dong stood in the square before the main hall, dressed in an ornate papal robe and holding Iudex's Cane.
Shock filled her beautiful face.
This power...
It even surpassed the Rakshasa Divine Power she could sense!
"Heavenly Dao's blessing... supreme opportunity..."
A glint of fervor flashed in Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes.
She was at a critical point in the Rakshasa God Trial. If she could obtain a reward from the Golden Ranking List, she might be able to ascend to the heavens in a single bound!
"Rare treasures?"
"My Spirit Hall has deep reserves and inherited the Angel God Set. We also have countless Soul Bone treasures."
"The top spot has to be mine!"
She tightened her grip on Iudex's Cane, her eyes filled with the arrogance of someone certain of victory.
Whoever made the list...
If they were from Spirit Hall, so be it.
If not...
A murderous glint flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes.
Then she would take it from them!
All the good things in this world belonged to her, Bibi Dong!
Heaven Dou City, Tang Sect headquarters.
The Shrek Seven Devils had gathered together.
Tang San stood in the courtyard, looking up at the golden ranking list in the sky. The light of his Purple Demon Eye flickered in his eyes.
He tried to see through the Sky Screen, but his eyes only began to ache, forcing him to look away.
"What a terrifying aura."
Tang San was secretly shocked.
This was definitely the work of a god!
Oscar, standing nearby, rubbed the stubble on his chin and approached with an excited look.
"Little San, take a look at this Rare Treasures Ranking."
"If you ask me, this was made just for you!"
"You have the Seagod Trident, a genuine divine weapon!"
"What could possibly be more precious than a divine weapon on this entire continent?"
"That top spot is definitely yours, Tang San!"
Ma Hongjun nodded repeatedly beside him, chiming in:
"Exactly! Once Third Brother brings out his Trident, who could stand against him?"
"Even that old woman from Spirit Hall probably doesn't have anything decent to show for herself."
As he listened to everyone's praise, the corners of Tang San's mouth lifted in a confident smile.
He waved a hand, pretending to be modest.
"Little Ao, don't make such claims."
"The world is vast, and there are countless remarkable people and strange talents."
"The Seagod Trident is powerful, but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll secure first place."
Though he said this, he was inwardly quite pleased.
The Seagod Trident weighed one hundred and eight thousand jin. It was a true weapon of the gods.
Compared to a divine weapon, anything mortal—even a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone—was nothing but scrap metal.
Who else could possibly take the top spot besides him, Tang San?
When that happened, Spirit Hall, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King—all of them would be beneath his feet!
On the road leading to Skywater City.
A luxurious carriage rolled slowly along.
Inside, Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, looking through the curtains at the Golden Ranking List in the sky with an air of profound mystery.
Ma Hongjun and Xiao Wu sat across from him.
They were making this trip to win over Skywater City.
The Spirit Hall Empire was now powerful, and the Heaven Dou Empire couldn't stand alone. It had to unite every force it could.
Though Skywater City was remote, it was said to have a deep foundation. Skywater Academy in particular was known for producing talented people.
Tang San was busy preparing for war, so he had sent his teacher, accompanied by two members of the Shrek Seven Devils, to pay a visit in his capacity as the Heaven Dou Empire's Imperial Preceptor.
"Teacher, what do you make of this Sky Screen?"
Xiao Wu asked with some concern.
Yu Xiaogang turned around, cleared his throat, clasped his hands behind his back, and slowly began:
"This is a celestial phenomenon. Great changes are sure to follow."
"However, for us, this is a good thing."
He raised a finger and pointed at the Sky Screen.
"This Rare Treasures Ranking is a contest of resources and treasures."
"Little San has Twin Martial Souls, the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapons, and now the Seagod Trident."
"Across the world, who could possibly surpass him in the value of their treasures?"
"If nothing unexpected happens, Little San should claim the top spot on the Rare Treasures Ranking."
Yu Xiaogang spoke with absolute certainty, as though everything was under his control.
He had blind faith in Tang San.
Tang San was his most prized disciple and the only proof that his "Grandmaster" theories were correct.
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up as he listened. He chuckled.
"Grandmaster's right!"
"If Third Brother takes the top spot, Shrek will benefit too."
Then he changed the subject, a lecherous smile spreading across his face as he licked his lips.
"But Grandmaster, the main reason we're going to Skywater City is Skywater Academy, right?"
"I've heard that it's full of beauties."
"Especially Shui Bing'er. Tsk, tsk, tsk..."
When he thought of the stunning girl with icy blue hair and a cool, aloof air from the elite tournament for advanced spirit master academies across the continent, Ma Hongjun felt his heart itch.
Back then, the obscure Skywater Academy had suddenly produced a group of prodigies.
Not only were they powerful, but every one of them was beautiful.
They had claimed the championship in one fell swoop.
And it was said that over the past few years, under the guidance of that mysterious city lord, Skywater Academy's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds.
They had even crushed Spirit Hall's Golden Generation.
"Fatty, keep those little thoughts to yourself."
Xiao Wu glared at him and said crossly.
"We're here to discuss cooperation, not to find you a woman."
Ma Hongjun chuckled and didn't argue, but inwardly, he thought otherwise.
There were so many beauties here!
He had to make Skywater Academy submit!
Then Third Brother could have the best of it, and he could enjoy a few scraps.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to turn Skywater Academy into his own harem?
Yu Xiaogang glanced at Ma Hongjun but didn't reprimand him.
In his eyes, as long as they could win over Skywater City, this little matter was of no consequence.
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