Golden List Second Place Revealed, Gu Yuena?!

"Is this... the complete divine power?"

Qian Renxue felt the surging energy within her body, her heart filled with shock.

But what excited her even more was the second reward.

To comprehend the Ancestor's sword intent!

Even if the Ancestor was mocked by the world as a madman, in Qian Renxue's heart, he remained the existence she revered most.

And—

For some reason.

She always felt that the Ancestor abandoning his Godhood back then was by no means the foolish act the world perceived it to be.

That Iron Sword.

Perhaps it was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

"Congratulations."

Qian Ye's voice rang out at the perfect moment.

He looked at Qian Renxue, whose strength had greatly increased, and nodded slightly.

"With your Godhood repaired, you can finally be considered to have truly stepped across the threshold of a god."

"However, remember not to become complacent."

"External power is, after all, external."

"Only what you cultivate yourself is the foundation."

Qian Renxue hurriedly rose and bowed respectfully to Qian Ye.

"Xue'er will keep Master's teachings in mind!"

"If not for Master's guidance, Xue'er would likely still be lost in a blind worship of the Godhood."

"Now it seems that the path the Ancestor walked back then was the true Great Dao."

"Only by casting aside vanity and returning to one's true self can one touch the pinnacle of the sword path."

A glimmer of appreciation flashed in Qian Ye's eyes.

Good comprehension.

Much better than that Tang San, who only knew how to drool over the Godhood.

Shrek Camp.

Feeling the terrifying aura emanating from the direction of Jialing Pass, Tang San's expression darkened instantly.

"Damn it!"

"There's actually another reward!"

"That woman Qian Renxue's strength has grown again!"

Tang San slammed his fist against the table.

The situation, which was originally a guaranteed victory, had once again become unpredictable because of this sudden Golden List.

The Angel Godhood was repaired.

This meant that Qian Renxue no longer had any weaknesses.

Coupled with the third-ranked super artifact in her hand—

"San, do not panic."

The usually silent Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang suddenly spoke up.

Although his face remained pale, his eyes flickered with a light called "wisdom."

"It is a fact that Qian Renxue has become stronger."

"But we are not without a chance of winning."

"The Asura Magic Sword in your hand is the blade of the God Realm's enforcer; in terms of killing power, it is definitely superior to the Angel Holy Sword."

"And—"

Grandmaster paused, his gaze cast toward the distant south.

"We still have one major variable we can exploit."

Tang San frowned.

"Teacher, you mean—"

"Star Dou Great Forest."

Grandmaster said decisively.

"The Soul Beast clan."

"That so-called Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena."

"Since the Golden List has already exposed her existence, it is impossible for her to remain on the sidelines any longer."

"Soul Beasts and humans are, by nature, mortal enemies."

"Martial Soul Hall hunted Soul Beasts on a massive scale back then, and their grievances with the Star Dou Great Forest run deep."

"The enemy of an enemy is a friend."

Grandmaster stood up and paced back and forth in the tent, as if he had returned to the days when he directed the course of the world.

"As long as we can win over Gu Yuena and have her join forces with us,"

"Even if Qian Renxue had three heads and six arms, she would undoubtedly be defeated!"

Upon hearing this, a flash of light shone in Tang San's eyes.

But immediately, he felt a moment of hesitation.

"Teacher, that Gu Yuena is the Soul Beast Co-ruler, and her strength is unfathomable."

"Furthermore, she is arrogant by nature; how could she possibly submit to us so easily?"

Grandmaster let out a cold sneer.

"Submit?"

"No, it is cooperation."

"Or rather—it is coercion."

"You are now the inheritor of dual god positions, with the Sea God and the Asura God, two God Kings, standing behind you."

"This is your confidence!"

"You can offer courtesy before resorting to force."

"If she is sensible, promise her living space for the Soul Beast clan in the future."

"If she is not sensible—"

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Grandmaster's eyes.

"Then beat her until she submits!"

"Beasts are beasts after all; they only fear power and do not cherish virtue."

"As long as you display power sufficient to crush her, she will naturally obey and become a blade in your hands."

After listening, Tang San's heart, which had been somewhat restless, calmed down completely.

That's right.

I am the chosen son of heaven.

I am the future enforcer of the God Realm.

What right does a mere Soul Beast have to negotiate terms with me?

"Teacher is right."

Tang San gripped the Asura Magic Sword in his hand, a cruel smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

"To pacify the outside, one must first settle the inside."

"Before the final battle with Martial Soul Hall, subduing the Star Dou Great Forest is indeed a brilliant move."

"Moreover, I also want to test just how far my current power has reached."

"Since that Gu Yuena could be mentioned by the Golden List, her strength must be decent."

"She will serve perfectly as a sacrifice for my sword!"

Tang San immediately issued his orders.

"Boss Dai, Fatty, organize the troops."

"Tomorrow morning, we will postpone the attack on Jialing Pass."

"I am going to the Star Dou Great Forest myself!"

The morale of the group soared.

As long as Tang San had confidence, they had confidence.

In their eyes, Tang San was an undefeated legend.

Just then.

The Golden List above the firmament underwent another drastic change.

The image that had belonged to the third place slowly dissipated.

Replacing it was a purple-gold radiance, even more brilliant and dazzling than before!

This light was countless times more noble than when the Angel Holy Sword had appeared just moments ago!

If the Angel Holy Sword was the master of light, Then this second place, about to be revealed, was the embodiment of the Great Dao itself!

Everyone held their breath.

Even Tang San stopped in his tracks, looking up at the sky.

"The second place is being announced so soon?"

"Very well, let me see what kind of divine artifact could possibly surpass the Angel Holy Sword, which contains the essence of a God King!"

Although Tang San spoke with disdain, he felt a twinge of nervousness in his heart.

After all, the higher the rank on the Divine Artifacts List, the more terrifying its power.

If this second-place item fell into the hands of Martial Soul Hall, it would truly be troublesome.

Under the gaze of the masses.

Lines of archaic, grand characters appeared in the firmament, accompanied by the rhythmic resonance of the Great Dao.

[Divine Artifacts List, Second Place!]

[Artifact Name: Great Dao Sword Ring!]

[Holder: Gu Yuena!]

As these words appeared.

The entire world fell into a deathly silence.

Immediately following.

Came an outcry like a volcanic eruption!

"What?!"

"It's actually her?!"

"That Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena?!"

Inside Shrek Camp.

Grandmaster's face, usually full of calculation, froze instantly.

It was as if he had been slapped hard across the face.

He had just been talking about subjugating Gu Yuena.

Yet in the blink of an eye, she had made the list?

And she was second place at that!

She had surpassed the Angel Holy Sword!

Tang San's pupils contracted violently.

"Great Dao Sword Ring—"

"Gu Yuena—"

His expression turned extremely ugly.

He had originally assumed the opponent was merely a slightly stronger soul beast.

He never expected her to possess such a terrifying divine artifact!

"How is this possible—"

"How could the soul beast clan possess a super divine artifact?"

"This is unfair!"

Ma Hongjun screamed in terror from the side.

"Brother San, what do we do now?"

"If she has this kind of divine artifact, how are we still supposed to subjugate her?"

"Wouldn't that just be throwing our lives away?"