Qian Renxue

Upon hearing this, a look of astonishment appeared on Zhong Lingyue's fair, pretty face.

Two vast, boundless continents were actually merging?

Such a feat was simply beyond her comprehension.

Tang Xiao turned his head.

"The merging of the two worlds is an unstoppable fact. Since that is the case, I cannot remain here any longer."

"I must head to the Douluo Continent immediately."

When Zhong Lingyue heard that Tang Xiao was leaving, a flash of reluctance crossed her eyes, but she was a wise woman and knew she could not become a hindrance.

She released her grip on the corner of Tang Xiao's robe, bowed slightly, and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, this concubine shall await your triumphant return in the imperial capital."

Tang Xiao looked at the submissive last empress before him, the corners of his mouth curling up into a gentle smile.

He raised his hand and affectionately stroked Zhong Lingyue's jade-white cheek.

"Guard the empire well in the capital and wait for my return."

As soon as his voice fell, Tang Xiao vanished from the great hall.

Meanwhile.

Douluo Continent, Spirit Hall Empire frontline camp.

Jialing Pass.

This magnificent fortress, cast from black iron and massive boulders, was now shrouded in a murderous atmosphere.

Inside the temporary palace of the Spirit Hall Empire, Bibi Dong sat upright on her high throne.

She wore a gorgeous purple-gold Pope robe, the Nine-Curved Purple Gold Crown upon her head, and held the Pope Scepter in her hand, appearing both noble and cold.

Her flawless face was devoid of expression, and her phoenix eyes were narrowed slightly as she gazed at the rankings just announced on the firmament.

Beneath her Pope robe, her long, straight, beautiful legs were encased in exquisite black silk stockings, elegantly crossed, appearing exceptionally eye-catching in the dim hall.

Below the hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei stood respectfully.

"The Far North is actually only ranked fifth."

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan gently twirled a golden Celestial Chrysanthemum between his fingers, his tone indifferent.

The members of the Spirit Hall Empire reacted quite coldly to this ranking.

In their view, the Far North was merely a faction of soul beasts hiding in a world of ice and snow, completely incomparable to the current, flourishing Spirit Hall Empire.

Ghost Douluo Gui Mei spoke up:

"They are just a bunch of beasts; being on the list is already a gift from the Heavenly Dao."

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan turned around, looking excitedly at Bibi Dong on the throne, and bowed:

"Your Holiness, our Spirit Hall Empire now sweeps across the continent, and we have several god-level powerhouses presiding over us."

"The position of the number one faction in the world must belong to our Spirit Hall Empire!"

"Once the rewards for first place are distributed, that rabble from the Heaven Dou Empire can be wiped out with a snap of our fingers!"

Hearing this, the other elders of the Spirit Hall Empire in the hall nodded one after another, their faces filled with fanaticism and excitement.

In their eyes, the strength of the Spirit Hall Empire was now the greatest on the continent.

First place belonged to no one but them.

Bibi Dong watched the excited crowd below; although she did not speak, a glimmer of anticipation flashed in her eyes.

However, in another side hall of the palace, Qian Renxue stood alone by the window, watching the golden firmament in the sky.

Her long golden hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her beautiful face was currently clouded with a faint worry.

Her long, beautiful legs were faintly visible beneath her golden battle skirt, her skin as fair as the finest white porcelain.

Looking at the golden list on the firmament, Qian Renxue's heart felt heavy.

Tang San has already inherited the Sea God's divine position, and his strength has greatly increased.

If the Tang Sect or the Heaven Dou Empire is ranked above our Spirit Hall Empire and receives the rewards of the Heavenly Dao, the subsequent battle will likely become even more difficult.

Qian Renxue calculated in her mind.

She knew very well how troublesome Tang San was; a Tang San who had already become a god was enough to give the Spirit Hall Empire a headache.

If Tang San's faction were to receive the Heavenly Dao's rewards, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Thinking of this, Qian Renxue could not help but let out a soft sigh.

At this moment, the image of that extraordinarily handsome figure involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

The man who had exchanged drinks with her in a remote tavern.

The man who had become her husband on a night of wind and rain.

"Husband..."

Qian Renxue whispered softly, a thick sense of longing welling up in her beautiful eyes.

Many years had passed since they had parted ways.

Throughout these years, there was not a moment she did not miss him.

It has been many years since we last met; I wonder what my husband's cultivation level is like now.

If he were here, perhaps I would not have to face all of this alone.

Qian Renxue gazed wistfully at the horizon, the longing in her heart spreading like a rising tide.

Unlike the anxiety within the Spirit Hall Empire, the Heaven Dou Empire's camp was currently a scene of jubilation.

The Shrek members were all gathered in a spacious tent, looking up at the golden canopy in the sky, their faces filled with excitement.

Yu Xiaogang stood in the center of the tent with his hands behind his back, a confident smile on his face.

"Tang San has now inherited the Seagod's divine position, and his strength has reached the pinnacle of this world."

"The Tang Sect he founded has gathered the four single-attribute clans and is further blessed with hidden weapons and divine protection."

"As for the position of the number one power in the world, who else is qualified to hold it besides the Tang Sect?"

Yu Xiaogang's voice was filled with pride.

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Ma Hongjun immediately laughed and chimed in:

"Master is right! Third Brother is a god now!"

"With Third Brother here, the Tang Sect is undoubtedly the number one!"

Oscar also added with a grin:

"Once the Tang Sect takes first place and the Heavenly Dao rewards are distributed, our Tang Sect's strength will surely double. By then, won't crushing the Spirit Hall Empire be like child's play?"

Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai, and the others nodded one after another, their faces full of agreement.

In their view, the Tang Sect, with a god presiding over it, was absolutely invincible.

Tang San stood to the side, clad in his blue Seagod divine attire and holding the Seagod Trident. Although his expression appeared calm, a hint of arrogance flickered deep within his eyes.

He also believed that the Tang Sect's current strength was enough to claim the top spot in the world.

Just then, the golden canopy in the sky erupted with brilliant light once again.

Huge golden characters began to slowly appear on the canopy.

[World Power Ranking, Fourth Place: Tang Sect.]

Hum!

With the appearance of these characters, the entire world seemed to fall silent.

The cheers inside the Heaven Dou Empire's camp came to an abrupt halt.

The Shrek members, who had been so excited just moments ago, stood frozen in place after seeing the writing on the canopy.

The entire tent was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Tang San's previously calm face stiffened at this moment.

His pupils contracted slightly as he stared fixedly at the massive "Fourth Place" characters in the sky, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"What... my Tang Sect is actually only ranked fourth?"

Tang San muttered to himself in a daze.