Qian Renxue furrowed her brows.
"Tang San?"
"Wasn't he supposed to be trying to save that rabbit?"
"Why has he gone to the front lines again?"
Bibi Dong let out a cold laugh.
"Perhaps he failed to save her and wants to vent his anger on Spirit Hall."
"Xue'er, put the matter of Skywater City aside for now."
"Jialing Pass must not fall."
"You're the Angel God now. Tang San will make a perfect offering to mark your first victory."
Qian Renxue nodded, fighting spirit rising in her eyes.
"Yes, teacher."
"I might as well bring Shui Bing'er and the others along."
"If Tang San sees an old acquaintance, his expression will be priceless."
Outside Jialing Pass, the cries of battle shook the heavens.
The two armies faced off, the air heavy with murderous intent.
But just then,
the Golden Ranking List high above the sky erupted in dazzling light once more.
The lines of text announcing the upcoming ranking finally faded.
In their place appeared an entirely new ranking that left the whole continent breathless.
[Strongest People on the Douluo Continent]
[Rank 20, revealed!]
Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky.
Even Tang San and Bibi Dong, who had been facing off, turned their eyes toward the heavens.
Who could make it into the continent's top twenty?
Who would obtain a divine inheritance capable of changing their fate?
Golden light gathered, transforming into an ice-blue phoenix with wings spread as if ready to take flight. It let out a clear, ringing cry.
Then the name appeared.
[Rank 20: Shui Yue'er]
[Identity: Deputy City Lord of Skywater City, graduate of Skywater Academy]
[Martial Soul: Extreme Cold Ice Phoenix (Super-Deity-Level Evolution)]
[Level: Rank 97 Power Attack System Super Douluo]
[Reason for Ranking: Though naturally impulsive and reckless, she often fights on a whim.
However, she was taught by Neuvillette and received the "Divine Dragon Blessing."
Her Martial Soul evolved from the Lustrous Jade Dolphin into the Extreme Cold Ice Phoenix, granting her control over Absolute Zero.
Therefore, her combat rating has been exceptionally raised.]
The image shifted.
The Golden Ranking List played a scene that left everyone stunned.
It showed a deep, boundless sea.
Shui Yue'er was struggling in agony underwater, her Lustrous Jade Dolphin Martial Soul on the verge of breaking apart.
Just then,
a figure that blotted out the sky emerged from the Abyss.
It was no human.
It was an ancient, imposing water dragon.
A blue radiance flowed across its entire body, and every scale seemed to contain the tides of a world.
It was Neuvillette's true form!
The giant dragon lowered its head. Its pale-golden, slit-pupiled eyes showed not a trace of emotion, yet carried a pressure that seemed to come from the depths of the bloodline.
It opened its jaws.
A beam of dazzling light, composed of the purest Primordial Water, enveloped Shui Yue'er completely.
"With this Primordial Water, I reshape your body."
"I grant you the name of Extreme Cold and the nature of the Ice Phoenix."
The vast voice echoed through the depths of the sea.
Within that beam of light, the Lustrous Jade Dolphin shattered. In its place, a phoenix covered in crystal feathers shot into the sky.
At that moment, the deep sea froze.
Skywater City, City Lord Mansion.
Watching the astonishing scene in the sky, Di Tian had only just sat down when the teacup in his hand cracked and crumbled to powder.
Scalding tea trickled between his fingers, but he didn't even notice.
He stared fixedly at the giant dragon in the image.
That pressure...
That absolute suppression on the level of bloodlines...
That aura was more ancient and purer than even the Dragon God's!
What he found even more absurd was this:
This being called Neuvillette was actually blessing a human?
Not only had he refrained from eating this human Soul Master, but he had used his own origin power to help her evolve her Martial Soul?
This completely overturned Di Tian's understanding of the world after eight hundred thousand years!
Beside him, Furina seemed utterly unsurprised.
She pursed her lips and said, sounding a little displeased:
"What's this?"
"That girl Yue'er actually made it to rank twenty?"
"She's still just a child. She's so clumsy and careless—last time, she almost froze my cake shop."
Neuvillette's expression was calm, almost matter-of-fact.
He picked up another cup and poured himself some water.
"After receiving my Primordial Water baptism, it would be strange if she didn't make the top twenty."
"Besides,"
"though she's reckless, she has sharp instincts in battle."
"She's proven herself worthy of being Skywater City's sword."
Listening to the two of them talk,
Di Tian felt his head pounding.
A Rank 97 Super Douluo.
And they called her a "child"?
And said she had merely "proven herself worthy"?
Just how high were the standards of this City Lord?
Jialing Pass, the Heaven Dou Empire's camp.
"Smash!"
A table was smashed to pieces.
Ma Hongjun stared at the ranking in the sky, his eyes bloodshot and his face flushed a deep purplish red.
It was hatred.
Bone-deep hatred.
"Shui Yue'er..."
"Shui Bing'er!"
"Those two bitches!"
Back at the Soul Master Tournament, it was Shui Bing'er's Ice Seal that had humiliated him and injured his foundation, leaving him with an unspeakable affliction.
It was the pain of his entire life!
"Third Brother!"
Ma Hongjun turned toward Tang San, who sat at the head of the table, his voice hoarse.
"This ranking has to be fake!"
"Why does that crazy girl get to be rank twenty?"
"I'm the Phoenix Douluo now—the real Phoenix!"
"I'll kill her! I'll tear those sisters limb from limb!"
Tang San furrowed his brows. Seeing the words "Divine Dragon Blessing" on the ranking, he felt a faint unease in his heart.
That dragon...
Why did it give him such a dangerous feeling?
Before Tang San could respond, Dai Mubai let out a cold laugh.
He lounged against his chair, an eerie gleam in his eyes.
He was now the heir to the God of War, a Rank 95 Titled Douluo, and the emperor of the Star Luo Empire.
His arrogance had long since become part of him.
"Fatso, what are you panicking for?"
"She's only a Rank 97 who got there by relying on outside help."
"Power gained that quickly must have an unstable foundation."
"And the ranking said it itself—she's reckless."
Dai Mubai stood and rolled his neck, the joints cracking.
"Perfect."
"Since they're from Skywater City, why not capture them and trade them for Xiao Wu?"
"Third Brother can't act himself, so I'll take care of the dirty work for you."
Just then,
a sacred, overwhelming aura suddenly descended over Jialing Pass.
Golden light split the clouds, and the phantom of a Six-Winged Angel appeared.
Qian Renxue hovered in midair with several figures beside her.
Two strikingly beautiful women at her side drew particular attention.
One had long blue hair like a waterfall and an aloof, noble bearing.
The other had short hair, a playful look, and lively eyes touched with a hint of defiance.
They were Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er!
When enemies met, their eyes burned with hatred.
The moment Ma Hongjun saw Shui Yue'er, his face turned scarlet with rage.
The Evil Fire in him was impossible to suppress, pouring from his pores.
"Shui Yue'er!"
"Come down here if you've got the guts!"
"I'll show you who the real master of fire is today!"
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