The Golden Ranking's Eighth Place Revealed!

In the distant Far North.

Above a vast, Ice Seal-ed snowy plain, two graceful figures stood side by side.

Snow Empress wore a white robe, her temperament cold and ethereal, her long, deep-blue hair fluttering in the frigid wind.

Beside her, Ice Empress was petite and exquisite, dressed in a vibrant emerald gown, her beautiful face etched with a rare solemnity.

When the Sky Screen previously announced the rewards for Xiong Jun and Xiao Bai, they had been slightly surprised, but given their pride, they hadn't thought much of it.

However, the moment they saw the reward of a perfect transformation for Xiao Bai, the gazes of both women shifted simultaneously.

"Perfect transformation..."

Snow Empress's cold voice carried a ripple for the first time in history.

"If we could obtain this reward, we could break free from the shackles of this Far North and go to the human world to find him."

Ice Empress bit her lip lightly and let out a soft, coquettish huff.

"That guy, after flirting with us back in the Far North, he just patted his backside and vanished without a trace. He really is heartless."

"But, as long as I can achieve a perfect transformation, even if I have to scour the entire continent, I will drag him out!"

The two women exchanged a glance, both seeing a glimmer of determination and anticipation in the other's eyes.

Given their cultivation and status, they were certain to have a place on this Strongest Soul Beast Ranking.

At this moment.

The golden light above the firmament began to fade, and the imagery belonging to the ninth place dimmed.

Every living soul on the Douluo Continent held their breath, waiting quietly for the birth of the next powerhouse.

"If the ninth place is already this formidable, just how terrifying must the eighth be?"

"I wonder if it will be an overlord from the deeper reaches of the Star Dou Great Forest?"

In Martial Soul City, at the Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong leaned back into her throne, a strange, sharp glint flickering in her peach-blossom eyes.

"Pass down the order: have Elders Ju and Gui immediately record the characteristics, weaknesses, and habitats of every soul beast that appears on the Sky Screen into a register."

"No matter how strong these soul beasts are, one day, their soul rings and soul bones will all become the spoils of my Martial Soul Hall."

Her voice was extremely calm, yet it radiated an unshakable, vast ambition.

The several titled douluo present also sighed in succession.

"If these heaven-sent rewards could fall into the hands of our soul masters, then our Martial Soul Hall's unification of the continent would be just around the corner."

Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest.

Di Tian and the other great fierce beasts were also watching the Sky Screen with tension.

"Di Tian, what rank do you think that guy, King of Ten Thousand Demons, will get?" Bi Ji asked softly, her voice tinged with worry.

Di Tian's massive body was hidden in the darkness, his voice low.

"King of Ten Thousand Demons possesses 550,000 years of cultivation and holds the top-tier bloodline of the Demon Eye Demon Tree; his strength is not to be underestimated."

"Logically speaking, it is impossible for him to rank too low."

"He should be within the top five."

However, just as the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest were speculating among themselves.

The golden light above the firmament converged once more, and several massive characters, carrying an unrivaled majesty, slowly emerged.

[Douluo Continent Strongest Soul Beast Ranking—Eighth Place: King of Ten Thousand Demons]

[Race: Demon Eye Demon Tree]

[Cultivation: 550,000 years]

The blinding golden light made it clear for everyone to see.

At this moment.

The entire Star Dou Great Forest, and indeed the entire Douluo Continent, fell into a deathly silence.

But immediately following, the overwhelming mockery and barrage of comments erupted like a tidal wave.

"Hahahaha! I'm dying of laughter, the 550,000-year King of Ten Thousand Demons only ranked eighth?"

"So much for the Star Dou Great Forest being hyped up as god-like; turns out it's nothing special."

"Come to think of it, does anyone remember those two so-called Kings of the Star Dou Forest, Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python?"

"In front of these true giants with hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation, what are they? They're just small fries!"

"They probably don't even have the qualifications to make this Heavenly Ranking; they've been ignored like air."

The mockery from the outside world flew everywhere.

Meanwhile, beside a tranquil lake.

The massive Titan Giant Ape, Er Ming, and the Sky Azure Bull Python, Da Ming, who was just poking his giant snake head out of the lake water, stood still.

Looking at the blindingly dazzling barrage on the Sky Screen, their massive bodies could not help but tremble violently.

They exchanged glances, each seeing a trace of deep bitterness and helplessness in the other's eyes.

In the presence of such formidable beasts with over five hundred thousand years of cultivation, these two, who were once hailed as the "Kings of Star Dou" by human soul masters, were truly only fit to shiver in fear at this moment.

Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, a colossal, ancient black tree that nearly blotted out the sky began to shudder. On its trunk, an aged and somewhat hideous face slowly emerged. King of Ten Thousand Demons fixed his glowing, emerald-green eyes intently upon the firmament.

"Five hundred and fifty thousand years of cultivation..."

"This Seat is actually only ranked eighth?"

His withered voice was laced with a sense of defeat. He had originally assumed that with his strength and unique domain, he should have at least placed in the top five among the soul beast clan. He had not expected that in the eyes of this Sky Screen, he would only reach eighth place.

From a nearby thicket, a sudden, ill-timed snicker rang out. Xiong Jun's massive frame emerged from the shadows, his giant bear paws patting the ground with a hint of smugness.

"Old tree spirit, you always act so inscrutable. Turns out, now that we see it, your ranking isn't much better than this bear's!"

Hearing this, the face on King of Ten Thousand Demons' trunk turned unsightly, and his branches and leaves rustled with a sharp sound.

By the Lake of Life in the core area, the giant eyes of Di Tian, hidden within black mist, narrowed slightly.

"King of Ten Thousand Demons only managed to take eighth place?"

The voice of this Beast God of the Star Dou Great Forest carried a newfound gravity.

In the Far North, snow filled the sky. Snow Empress's long, deep-blue hair swayed gently in the cold wind.

"King of Ten Thousand Demons... Demon Eye Demon Tree."

"For a plant-type soul beast to reach this stage is quite interesting."

Beside her, Ice Empress let out a dainty huff, her arms crossed over her chest.

"Plant-type soul beasts are inherently disadvantaged; for him to possess five hundred and fifty thousand years of cultivation is truly extraordinary. However, I am more looking forward to the rankings of our Far North."

In Martial Soul City, at the Pope Palace, Bibi Dong's body, previously leaning against her throne, leaned forward involuntarily.

"King of Ten Thousand Demons... I have never seen this species in any records before."

Below, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan hurriedly stepped forward and bowed. "Reporting to Your Eminence, plant-type soul beasts have always found it difficult to gain sentience, let alone cultivate to a realm beyond five hundred thousand years. This is absolutely the most powerful plant-type soul beast I have ever seen in my life!"

Hearing the words "plant-type," the image of that blue figure from years ago surfaced in Bibi Dong's mind—Blue Silver Empress Ah Yin. As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, she was already a rare existence in the soul master world. Yet, this King of Ten Thousand Demons before her had reached a terrifying five hundred and fifty thousand years of cultivation!