The Eleventh Name on the Gold Ranking Is Revealed, and Tang San and the Others Are Stunned!

Tang Xiao said nothing, simply pulling her tightly into his arms.

At that moment, their hearts drew closer than ever.

"Your Majesty, Bibi Dong of the Spirit Hall Empire requests an audience."

A respectful voice suddenly came from outside the door. It was Zhong Lingyue, interrupting the warm atmosphere in the room.

Hearing this, Qian Renxue stiffened slightly and looked at Tang Xiao with concern.

Tang Xiao gently patted her shoulder, signaling that she needn't worry.

"Let her in."

Tang Xiao spoke calmly.

"Yes."

Zhong Lingyue answered and then withdrew.

A moment later, the door opened, and Bibi Dong walked in slowly.

Today, Bibi Dong wasn't wearing her magnificent papal robes. Instead, she was dressed in a simple white gown, and looked utterly haggard.

She looked at Tang Xiao and Qian Renxue standing in the room, her gaze complicated.

Especially when she saw Qian Renxue holding Tang Xiao's arm, looking so affectionate, a trace of sorrow flashed deep in her eyes.

"What have you come here for?"

Tang Xiao looked at Bibi Dong and asked in an even voice.

Bibi Dong took a deep breath, suppressing the conflicting emotions in her heart. She looked at Tang Xiao and spoke slowly.

"I've come to surrender on behalf of the Spirit Hall Empire to the Blue Silver Empire."

At these words, the atmosphere in the room instantly froze.

Qian Renxue stared at Bibi Dong in shock. She never would have imagined that Bibi Dong, always so proud, would take the initiative to surrender.

Tang Xiao, however, seemed perfectly calm, as though he'd expected this outcome all along.

"Surrender? You'd better think it through. Once you surrender, the Spirit Hall Empire will cease to exist, and you, its pope, will lose all your power."

Tang Xiao looked at Bibi Dong and spoke coolly.

Bibi Dong gave a bitter smile.

"Power? In the face of absolute strength, power is no more than something ethereal and illusory."

"I witnessed your strength today. I know the Spirit Hall Empire has no chance of defeating you."

"Rather than letting the people of the Spirit Hall Empire follow me to their deaths, it's better to submit willingly and secure a lifetime of peace for them."

She looked at Tang Xiao, her gaze resolute.

"I have only one condition."

"Oh? And what is that?"

Tang Xiao asked curiously.

"Spare Xue'er, and let her stay with you and live happily."

Bibi Dong looked at Qian Renxue, a complicated maternal affection flickering in her eyes.

At those words, Qian Renxue trembled violently, and her eyes instantly reddened.

She never would have imagined that, in this final moment, Bibi Dong would be thinking of her happiness.

"Mother..."

Qian Renxue called out tremblingly, and at last, her tears spilled over.

It was the first time in all these years that she had sincerely called Bibi Dong "Mother."

Hearing that word, Bibi Dong trembled too, a glimmer of relief and comfort passing through her eyes.

"Xue'er, I'm sorry for everything I've done to you over the years."

"Now that you've found someone you can entrust your life to, I can finally rest easy."

Bibi Dong spoke gently, her voice trembling slightly.

Watching them, Tang Xiao felt his heart stir as well.

He hated Tang Hao, but he had never felt much hatred for Bibi Dong.

Seeing mother and daughter reconcile now made him happy, too.

"I accept your condition."

Tang Xiao looked at Bibi Dong and spoke slowly.

"Not only that, I won't strip you of all your power."

"The Spirit Hall Empire can merge into the Blue Silver Empire and become one of its provinces, still under your administration."

"As long as you don't betray the Blue Silver Empire again, I can guarantee that the Spirit Hall lineage will endure."

Hearing Tang Xiao's words, Bibi Dong abruptly raised her head and stared at him in disbelief.

She had never imagined that Tang Xiao would be so magnanimous—not only sparing her, but also preserving Spirit Hall's legacy.

"You... you're really willing to preserve Spirit Hall?"

Bibi Dong asked, unable to believe it.

"When I, Tang Xiao, give my word, it's as solid as a mountain."

Tang Xiao spoke calmly, his voice carrying an authority that brooked no refusal.

Bibi Dong looked at Tang Xiao, a deep sense of reverence flashing through her eyes.

At last, she understood why Qian Renxue had fallen in love with this man.

He was not only powerful, but also possessed the breadth of heart and bearing to embrace all under heaven.

A man like him was worthy of being called a true Supreme.

"Thank you... Supreme."

Bibi Dong bowed deeply to Tang Xiao.

That bow signified that the once-renowned pope of Spirit Hall had submitted at Tang Xiao's feet.

"Husband, thank you."

Leaning against Tang Xiao, Qian Renxue spoke gratefully.

She knew that the only reason Tang Xiao was so forgiving toward Bibi Dong was her.

"Silly girl, why thank me? There's no need for that between us."

Tang Xiao held her close and spoke gently.

Watching the two of them so in love, Bibi Dong felt a sense of relief as well.

She didn't disturb them any further, but quietly withdrew.

She had to make arrangements for the Spirit Hall Empire's merger into the Blue Silver Empire.

With the Spirit Hall Empire's submission, the situation across the continent instantly became clear.

The Heaven Dou Empire was now all alone. Its destruction was only a matter of time.

And the Blue Silver Empire would become the sole ruler of this continent.

"Husband, what do you plan to do about the Heaven Dou Empire?"

Qian Renxue asked curiously.

"Once the Sky Screen finishes announcing all the rankings, we'll go to Heaven Dou City and put an end to all this."

A cold glint flashed in Tang Xiao's eyes as he spoke calmly.

"Good. I'll go with you when the time comes."

Qian Renxue held his arm, her voice firm.

"Mm. We'll go together."

Tang Xiao smiled, holding her close as he turned to look at the sky beyond the window.

The sky was cloudless, but Tang Xiao knew that the Divine Realm had probably already begun paying attention to him.

"Divine Realm... I hope you won't disappoint me."

He spoke silently to himself, his eyes gleaming with fervent battle intent.

He had now become a million-year Blue Silver Emperor, with the bloodline of the Supreme Blue Silver Emperor. The depths of his strength were unfathomable.

Even if the God Kings of the Divine Realm descended, he was confident he could fight them.

Meanwhile, outside Jialing Pass, the Blue Silver Empire's army had begun taking over the Spirit Hall Empire's defenses in an orderly fashion.

The Blue Silver Empire's golden-and-blue flags fluttered high above the walls of Jialing Pass, heralding the arrival of a new era.

Countless strands of Blue Silver Grass grew wildly inside and outside the pass, radiating a gentle glow and transforming a battlefield once stained red with blood into a place brimming with life.

The sight left every soldier deeply shaken.

They knew that the true ruler of this land had been born.

Back at the estate, Tang Xiao and Qian Renxue hadn't left their room all day, spending their rare time alone together.

Tang Xiao told Qian Renxue about his experiences on the Sun Moon Continent, how he had started from nothing and built the Blue Silver Empire.

Qian Renxue sat beside him, chin propped on her hand, listening with rapt attention.

Whenever he reached a dangerous part, she couldn't help letting out a gasp and grabbing his hand nervously.

Seeing her so sweet and girlish, Tang Xiao felt completely content.

"Husband, you're truly amazing."

After listening to Tang Xiao's story, Qian Renxue spoke with heartfelt admiration.

"To build such a vast empire all by yourself, with no one to rely on."

"If it were me, I'm afraid I would have collapsed long ago."

Tang Xiao smiled and drew her into his arms.

"Because I knew that, in this world, there was still someone waiting for me."

"So I couldn't fall. I had to become stronger than anyone else."

Tang Xiao spoke with deep feeling.

Hearing this, Qian Renxue was deeply moved too, her eyes growing moist.

"Husband, no matter what happens from now on, I'll always stay by your side. I'll never let you be lonely again."

She spoke through a sob.

"Silly girl, how could I be lonely with you here?"

Tang Xiao gently wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes and softly comforted her.

They smiled at each other; everything that needed to be said passed between them without a word.

Night fell, and golden-blue light once more illuminated the estate.

Tang Xiao and Qian Renxue stood side by side at the window, watching the stars gradually appear in the sky.

"Husband, look. That star is so bright."

Qian Renxue pointed to the brightest star in the sky and said excitedly.

"Silly girl, that's the Morning Star. Of course it's bright."

Tang Xiao smiled helplessly, his voice full of affection.

"Hmph, I don't care. I just think it's pretty."

Qian Renxue gave an imperious little huff and leaned against Tang Xiao.

The night deepened, and the estate remained comfortably warm.

Tang Xiao held Qian Renxue in his arms as they quietly watched the twinkling Morning Star.

"Peace will soon come to this world."

Qian Renxue murmured, resting her cheek against Tang Xiao's chest and listening to his strong, steady heartbeat.

Tang Xiao stroked her hair and replied warmly,

"With me here, no one will be able to stir up trouble again."

Just as the two were enjoying their tender moment, the previously silent night sky suddenly shuddered violently.

Strands of golden light pierced the darkness, illuminating all of Douluo Continent.

Above them, the enormous Great Dao Golden Ranking unfurled once more.

"The Gold Ranking is updating again."

Qian Renxue raised her head, curiosity flickering in her beautiful eyes.

Tang Xiao looked at the dazzling golden light, his expression calm.

"Looks like the Heavenly Dao doesn't want the world to stay peaceful for long."

Above them, the golden runes began to dance wildly.

The ranking, which had already settled on the last few positions, began extending upward.

Countless halos of golden light gathered in the sky, finally forming rows of enormous characters.

[Strongest Power Ranking, Number Eleven!]

[Name: Xiong Jun!]

[Identity: One of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest, King of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Clan!]

[ cultivation: 470,000 years!]

As these words appeared, the entire Douluo Continent erupted into an uproar.

The scene on the Sky Screen began to change.

An ancient, dense forest appeared.

Deep within the forest, a dark-gold giant bear, as huge as a small mountain, sat on a massive boulder.

Every breath it took sent a gale sweeping through its surroundings.

Its thick, wall-like dark-gold fur gleamed like metal beneath the sunlight.

Most striking of all were its enormous claws, several meters long, their blades glinting with a light that made hearts shudder.

In the scene, the giant bear seemed to sense something. It sprang to its feet and let out a tremendous roar toward the sky.

The roar became visible shock waves, shattering every ancient tree within several thousand meters.

"What a terrifying Soul Beast!"

Before Jialing Pass, countless soldiers watched the scene on the Sky Screen, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

Although they had witnessed Titled Douluo battles, facing a super Ferocious Beast that had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, the pressure that reached deep into their souls still filled them with genuine terror.

Deep in the Star Dou Great Forest, beside Lake of Life.

Xiong Jun stared at the enormous list in the sky, fury and indignation written all over his rugged bear face.

His massive body trembled violently with rage, and he slammed both fists into the ground.

With a deafening crash, he pounded two pits dozens of meters deep into the earth, sending dirt flying everywhere.

"Eleventh? I, the king, only ranked eleventh?"

Xiong Jun's voice exploded through the forest like rolling thunder, making the countless Soul Beasts around him shiver in fear.

"Could the Heavenly Dao Gold List be blind? My Dark Gold Terror Claw could tear even a Holy Dragon to shreds. How could I not even make the top ten?"

He turned to Di Tian, who stood nearby with a calm expression, and bellowed in his gruff voice:

"Di Tian, look at this list! I refuse to accept this! Are all those ranked ahead of me gods or something?"

Dressed in a black robe, Di Tian stood with his hands behind his back and gazed at the Sky Screen as he spoke slowly:

"Xiong Jun, be quiet. If the Heavenly Dao Gold List ranked them this way, there must be a reason."

"What reason, my ass!"

Xiong Jun spat, the fury in his eyes almost bursting into flames.

"In the Star Dou Great Forest, aside from you, I fear no one! Even that big bug—I could still flatten it with one swipe!"

"And now I can't even make the top ten? How am I supposed to show my face in this forest from now on?"

As he spoke, he paced about restlessly, his huge body making the ground around him buckle beneath his feet.

Bi Ji stepped forward and gently tried to calm him:

"Xiong Jun, don't lose your temper. This continent is full of hidden talents. Besides our Soul Beast Clan, humanity has plenty of powerful experts too."

"So what?"

Xiong Jun snorted disdainfully.

"Those Titled Douluo among the humans are nothing but a pack of rabble in my eyes! That Chen Xin—isn't he supposed to have the strongest attack power? And yet he's ranked last!"

"I say I could turn him into a pile of mush with a single swipe!"

King of Ten Thousand Monsters sat on a massive tree branch and said with a cold laugh:

"Xiong Jun, don't forget the Supreme Blue Silver Emperor."

At the words "Supreme Blue Silver Emperor," Xiong Jun's body stiffened slightly.

"That guy... is an exception!"

Xiong Jun muttered, a little less confidently.

"I'll admit I can't compare to him, but I'd like to see who's ranked tenth! If I ever run into him, I'll have to give him a proper sparring match!"

Inside the Heaven Dou Empire's temporary camp.

Tang San sat in a simple wooden hut, his face so dark it looked ready to drip.

He stared at the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear swaggering across the Sky Screen, fists clenched tight, nails digging deep into his palms and bringing waves of piercing pain.