Continent Wind and Cloud Ranking

The ranking system is quite comprehensive.

The main list is the Douluo Continent Wind and Cloud Ranking, also known as the Top 100 Ranking, which records the one hundred strongest Battle Armor masters on the continent today; it is the ultimate symbol of strength and status.

In addition, there are several important sub-rankings that rank the top masters of the four major auxiliary professions: Forging, Mecha Design, Mecha Production, and Mecha Repair.

Among them, the one that receives the most attention from young Soul Masters and various factions is the Youth Wind and Cloud Ranking, which is also widely regarded as the "reserve list" or "seed pool" for the main Wind and Cloud Ranking.

This list requires those on it to be under eighteen years of age, and it selects only thirty people based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as their Martial Soul talent, current strength, soul power level, auxiliary profession achievements, and actual combat performance.

Anyone capable of making it onto this list, provided they do not die prematurely, is almost certain to become a powerhouse on the main Wind and Cloud Ranking in the future.

They are all true prodigies, highly sought after and watched by all.

The voice of Leng Yaozhu continued to ring out.

"According to the strength, talent, age, and your status as a level five forging master that you have displayed so far, you are fully qualified to be ranked at the top of the Youth Wind and Cloud Ranking."

"So, I would like to ask for your own opinion: are you willing to be on the list?"

"After all, once you are on the list, it means that some of your information will be made public, which will attract more attention and may lead to some unnecessary trouble."

Upon hearing this, Wang Chuan subconsciously furrowed his brows.

He has always had complex feelings about these types of public rankings, especially those targeting young geniuses, and could even be said to dislike them.

The main Wind and Cloud Ranking is one thing.

Those on that list are all powerhouses with heaven-defying strength who no longer fear ordinary conspiracies or challenges; public ranking is more of an honor and a deterrent.

But the Youth Wind and Cloud Ranking is different.

While those on the list are indeed exceptionally talented, they are young after all, their strength has not yet reached its peak, and they are at a critical stage where they need time to grow.

Isn't making the information of such a group of future stars public equivalent to providing hostile factions with a clear "kill list"?

If the Holy Spirit Cult were so inclined, they could completely carry out targeted assassinations based on the list, causing a generational gap in the Federation's young geniuses.

Therefore, in Wang Chuan's view, this is less about "encouragement" and more about adding unnecessary risks to these geniuses.

Is this meant to be a way to filter out the 'children of destiny' who have deep enough luck to withstand the pressure?

A cold sneer rose in Wang Chuan's heart, as he felt this logic was quite absurd.

However, thinking back, it seemed that in the original story, there were no plots where geniuses died prematurely due to the Youth Wind and Cloud Ranking.

Those who were on the list mostly lived well afterward, and the presence of this ranking was almost negligible.

Perhaps there is secret protection from the Spirit Pagoda or other factions involved?

Or perhaps, the Holy Spirit Cult does not yet dare to be so blatant in making an enemy of the entire young Soul Master class of the Federation?

After pondering for a moment, Wang Chuan spoke up.

"Master, the significance of this list..."

"I am a bit confused."

"Is the risk of making the information of young geniuses public greater than the benefit?"

He did not refuse directly.

Instead, he raised his own question.

On the other end of the communication, Leng Yaozhu seemed to fall silent for a moment before saying slowly:

"Your concerns are not without reason."

"In fact, there has been controversy about this within the Pagoda."

"But it was ultimately decided that the public honor and competitive pressure serve as a greater tempering force for top geniuses."

"Moreover, the Spirit Pagoda and even the Federation provide corresponding protection and resource allocation to the youths on the Wind and Cloud Ranking."

"Risk is inevitable, but it is not without safeguards."

"More importantly... this is a form of 'momentum'."

"The ranking itself is actually a manifestation of discourse power and influence."

Wang Chuan understood the subtext of his master's words.

The ranking is not just a list; it is a tool for the Spirit Pagoda to demonstrate its influence, gather talent, and guide public opinion.

Being on the list, especially at a high position, is in itself a huge recognition and a guarantee of resource allocation.

"Fine."

Wang Chuan weighed it in his heart; since there were no major disasters caused by this in the original story, perhaps he didn't need to worry too much.

What's more, with his current strength, hidden cards, and the background of the Spirit Pagoda, he didn't really need to fear ordinary trouble.

If someone truly ignorant of death dared to come, it would be a good chance to stretch his muscles.

"Master, you can arrange it as you see fit."

"I have no objections."

Wang Chuan finally gave his reply, his tone calm.

"Very well."

Leng Yaozhu's voice carried a hint of gratification.

"I will handle your information appropriately; I won't expose too many secrets."

Several days later, the latest issue of the Douluo Continent Wind and Cloud Ranking series was officially released to the entire Federation through the Spirit Pagoda's information channels spread across the continent, once again sparking widespread heated discussion in the Soul Master world and society at large.

Wang Chuan also obtained a beautifully printed copy of the ranking booklet and flipped through it casually.

The top spot on the main list, the Douluo Continent Wind and Cloud Ranking, was, without any suspense, still held by that sky-high figure, the Sea God Pavilion Master who stood like a pillar of stability, the Sky-Prop Douluo Yun Ming.

The top spot on the sub-list, the Blacksmith Ranking, was naturally held by his current teacher, the Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua.

The names of these top powerhouses had long been deeply ingrained in people's hearts, and changes in their rankings often affected the landscape of the continent.

His gaze finally landed on the page for the Youth Wind and Cloud Ranking.

Although he had been mentally prepared, when he saw the name at the top of the list, he still couldn't help but shake his head helplessly and sigh softly:

"Master, this is..."

He saw that at the very top of the list, it was clearly written:

Youth Wind and Cloud Ranking First Place—Phoenix Wang Chuan.

There was no further detailed information, no description of his age, Martial Soul, soul power level, or affiliated faction.

There was only a name and the eye-catching "First Place" position.

But this was enough.

A "surprise" arrival at the top would inevitably trigger countless speculations, curiosity, and... resentment.

Wang Chuan could almost foresee that in the days to come, there would be no shortage of self-proclaimed geniuses or young Soul Masters looking to make a name for themselves by stepping on the "top-ranked" person, seeking him out through various channels to "spar" or "challenge" him.

Although he was fearless, this would undoubtedly bring about quite a few trivial troubles.

"If it's high-profile, so be it..."

"When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, earth covers it."

Wang Chuan muttered to himself and closed the ranking booklet.

Although there were annoyances, the benefits brought by this title of "First Place" were also very real.

Almost at the same time the list was published, Leng Yaozhu informed him that the Spirit Pagoda headquarters had once again significantly increased his resource support level based on his new status as the "Youth Wind and Cloud Ranking First Place."

Now, the resource quotas, credit limits, and intelligence clearance he could call upon each month were completely on par with the "Four Great Spirit Envoys," the core high-level officials of the Spirit Pagoda!

The Four Great Spirit Envoys were all Super Douluo with soul power exceeding level 95, the true pillars and powerful figures of the Spirit Pagoda.

Their treatment was second only to the Pagoda Master and Deputy Pagoda Master.

This meant that the resource support Wang Chuan could now obtain within the Spirit Pagoda system was equivalent to that of a Super Douluo!

For a boy of only nine years old, this was an unimaginably skewed allocation of resources.