Son of the Sand Plains Sethos

Tighnari patted Collei's head in encouragement. Dugu Yan watched with envy, wishing she could also visit the main campus of the Akademiya to build connections with its members.

As the combat footage of Nilou on the Sky Screen faded, new text appeared.

[Congratulations to Nilou. Rewards issued: two levels of Soul Power and one God-Bestowed Soul Ring.]

Many were sharp enough to realize that this reward had pushed Nilou directly into the realm of a Title Douluo.

"A twenty-one-year-old Title Douluo... this Douluo Continent is becoming increasingly incomprehensible."

At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi sighed. Sword Douluo added with a grave expression, "This Akademiya is certainly not simple, Fengzhi. You must make preparations early."

"Indeed, I shall. I have already dispatched people to investigate."

"Fengzhi, old Sword, do you think this list of the top ten young powerhouses on the Sky Screen will be completely dominated by this Akademiya? I have never heard of any other faction producing a Title Douluo under the age of fifty."

"No, there is actually one, though her status often causes people to overlook her true strength."

"Uncle Sword, you are referring to Pope Bibi Dong of Martial Soul Hall, are you not? She is indeed under fifty; she should have a place on the list, though I wonder what her rank will be."

"At least in the top five. While her true strength remains unclear, it is certainly formidable."

Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo nodded in agreement.

In Martial Soul City, within the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong fell into deep thought as she looked at the rewards displayed on the Sky Screen.

As the successor to the Rakshasa God, she was currently undergoing divine trials and would receive rewards upon their completion.

Two levels of Soul Power and a God-Bestowed Soul Ring were, in her estimation, an exceptionally generous reward.

Furthermore, she deduced that the Sky Screen's rewards were likely tailored to best suit the recipient; if that were true, it would be a tremendous boon.

What Bibi Dong could discern, Qian Daoliu could naturally see as well. He felt a pang of regret; had he not sent Qian Renxue to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire and instead allowed her to focus on cultivation, she would surely have had a chance to make the list of the top ten young powerhouses.

At the Akademiya, following the descent of the Sky Screen's rewards, Nilou immediately fused with the God-Bestowed Soul Ring, ascending to the rank of a nine-ring Title Douluo.

Characters summoned by Ouyang Kong were integrated into the Douluo system, possessing unique Martial Souls—some were Constellations, others were signature weapons. Nilou's Martial Soul was her Constellation.

The Soul Rings were also summoned in their optimal configuration; Nilou's current set was Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red.

Nilou did not care much for the increase in power; she was more interested in finding inspiration for new dances.

The Sky Screen shifted once more.

[Ninth Place: Sethos]

The name was equally unfamiliar. The Sky Screen then displayed a delicate youth with wheat-colored skin.

Such a refined youth was highly popular among the older ladies, and naturally, many young girls were also infatuated with his type, such as Shui Yue'er of Skywater Academy.

"What a handsome young man, and so young, too! If only he could be my boyfriend."

"He may look young, but he is likely older than us. Besides, his strength is probably already that of a Title Douluo, so stop indulging in such fantasies."

"Sister, you are so annoying. Can't a girl even dream?"

[Affiliation: Akademiya]

[Age: 22]

[Martial Soul: Scion of the Blazing Sun]

[Soul Power Level: 92]

Once Sethos's information was listed, another wave of intense discussion erupted.

"Another person from the Akademiya? What exactly is this place? Why have I never heard of it before?"

"Indeed, I've never heard of it. If they can produce a twenty-two-year-old Title Douluo, I would certainly sign up if they were recruiting."

"You don't even know if it's an academy, yet you want to sign up? And with your talent, do you really think you'd be accepted?"

Discussions broke out everywhere. With both Nilou and Sethos affiliated with the Akademiya, the organization had been thrust into the spotlight.

Meanwhile, Sethos was nearing Heaven Dou City, having been sent by Ouyang Kong to lead the way.

Sethos was an optimistic social butterfly with a strong sense of responsibility, and given his formidable strength, he was well-suited for the task.

Looking at the gates of Heaven Dou City now within reach, Sethos couldn't help but grumble.

"The Sky Screen has exposed me. Entering the city is going to be a hassle now. Oh well, no point dwelling on it. As the Grand Sage often says, 'When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, earth covers it.'"

With that, Sethos continued his walk toward Heaven Dou City.

In the Worship Hall of Martial Soul City, Qian Daoliu's expression grew even more solemn.

"This Akademiya is likely far more troublesome than we imagined. It is possible that this faction has the backing of a god."

"Big Brother, that... that seems unlikely."

"Though it is merely my conjecture, I believe the possibility is high."

"If that is truly the case, this Akademiya could become a formidable rival to our Martial Soul Hall."

"Whether they are friend or foe cannot be determined yet. Let us continue to watch!"

Immediately after, combat footage of Sethos appeared on the Sky Screen, showing him wielding the Scion of the Blazing Sun and firing volleys of thunderous arrows.

Every thunderous arrow possessed immense power, capable of piercing straight through any enemy.

The posture Sethos maintained while fighting was equally dashing and handsome, enough to make many young girls' eyes sparkle with infatuation.

At Blue Tyrant Academy, Ning Rongrong was currently doing just that, which stirred a great sense of jealousy within Oscar.

"Rongrong, look at Oscar."

Xiao Wu gave Ning Rongrong a reminder, but Ning Rongrong did not care in the slightest.

"Why look at him? He isn't handsome enough! The one on the Sky Screen is both dashing and powerful; if only I could see him with my own eyes."

Oscar felt a sudden sense of heartbreak, and Ma Hongjun patted his shoulder to offer some consolation.

Hidden in the shadows, Tang Hao revealed a wry smile, thinking to himself, Have the young people of today become this obsessed?

He had been over forty years old when he became a Titled Douluo, and that was only because of Ah Yin's sacrifice.

As the person who was once openly recognized as the youngest Titled Douluo, he had always believed his own talent was top-tier.

Yet, compared to the people on this Sky Screen ranking, he wasn't even fit to carry their shoes.

The Sky Screen continued to shift; the images of Sethos fighting vanished, and new text appeared.

[He was once the inheritor of the power of Hermanubis. Although he has now passed this power on to someone more suitable, he continues to walk the path of fulfilling the will of Hermanubis.]

[He is the current leader of the Temple of Silence, the true Son of the Sand Plains, and he is measuring his own life with his own footsteps.]

Sethos looked at the evaluation the Sky Screen gave him and felt a bit embarrassed himself.

"The next time I see Cyno, he will definitely use this to weave a whole string of cold jokes. I had better hide from him for a while."

Meanwhile, the further content exposed by the Sky Screen plunged the major powers of the Douluo Continent into deeper contemplation and apprehension.