The Scumbag Academy Alliance, Combat Power Ranking: Ascending the Ranks Leads to Godhood

"Oscar, look! You're on the list!"

"As expected of our good brother, we're all on the list together!"

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

Seeing that Oscar had also made the list, Ma Hongjun happily threw an arm around his shoulders.

"Indeed, I'm on it too. It seems we can all increase our soul power by five levels for free."

"As long as we maintain the status for a year, the five-level increase becomes permanent."

"However, the Scumbag Ranking is right—I want to become the King of Scumbags and permanently increase my soul power by twenty levels!"

Oscar felt no shame in being on the list.

He didn't have a girlfriend anyway, and right now, he was more concerned with how to rapidly increase his cultivation, become the first food-system Title Douluo in the history of the Douluo Continent, and make history.

"Boss Dai, I propose we keep Tang San here."

"Since we're all family, we should stay together. We can exchange scumbag experiences and grow together!"

"We could even establish a Scumbag Alliance—chasing girls and increasing our cultivation without missing a beat!"

Ma Hongjun had already come to terms with it.

His scumbag behavior was already known to the world; no matter how hard he tried to hide it, it would ultimately be in vain.

He might as well accept reality. If he could enjoy himself while increasing his cultivation, why not?

"Fatty is right."

"But we're already famous across the Douluo Continent. Who would even be willing to date us now?"

Dai Mubai agreed with him, suddenly finding a new sense of purpose.

If he could permanently increase his soul power by five levels every year, he would soon surpass Dai Davis.

Most importantly, establishing a Scumbag Alliance was essentially building his own faction. What if they could grow into a powerful force like the Spirit Hall?

What man under the heavens didn't want to start from nothing and become an overlord?

"Boss Dai, are you stupid? We can just call ourselves Zhang San, Li Si, or Wang Wu tomorrow."

"The Sky Screen didn't expose our faces anyway. Who would know our real names?"

Oscar rolled his eyes at him, unable to believe he couldn't grasp such a simple concept.

"That's right!"

"Oscar, I only just realized how smart you are today."

"Let's go, let's go keep Tang San here."

Dai Mubai's eyes lit up, and he went off with Ma Hongjun and Oscar, arms linked, to find the Dean.

"Dean, you saw it too—Oscar has also made the list."

"No matter what, you have to let us withdraw from the academy today."

"Otherwise, if my father finds out, he certainly won't let you off."

To ensure her withdrawal, Ning Rongrong played the "young lady" card.

"I'll let you withdraw, I'll let you withdraw, is that enough?"

Flender was completely speechless and had no choice but to process the withdrawal for Tang San and the others.

Shrek Academy could not afford to offend the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Tang San, stay! Let's establish the Scumbag Alliance together and be scumbags to the end."

"We can chase girls, enjoy life, and increase our soul power—isn't that just coasting to the top?"

"Come on, join us! We're all good friends, good brothers, one big family!"

Just as Flender was processing Tang San's withdrawal, the three of them rushed over to stop him.

Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu looked at their faces and felt sick to their stomachs; it was absolutely disgusting.

"Who is family with you? I am not a scumbag. If you want to be one, go ahead!"

"My heart belongs only to Xiao Wu!"

Tang San had no desire to be a scumbag.

Xiao Wu was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form. If he let her get away, what would happen to his hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone?

Winning Xiao Wu's heart and keeping her by his side was the only foolproof plan.

"Let's go, you dead scumbags!"

"I think Shrek Academy should just be renamed Scumbag Academy!"

"Specializing in training scumbags and living off women—it's a perfect match for your talents."

"Pah!"

After dropping those words, Ning Rongrong turned and left with Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, with Tang San following closely behind.

"Dean, I think Rongrong is right. Why don't we rename ourselves Scumbag Academy?"

"With the Scumbag Ranking out, a crowd of people will surely come seeking us out. We could set the tuition as high as we want."

Ma Hongjun found Ning Rongrong's words quite reasonable and immediately proposed the idea to Flender.

"Indeed, that way Shrek won't have to worry about funding anymore."

"Zhao Wuji, notify everyone to gather. We need to discuss the renaming!"

Flender knew that Shrek Academy's reputation was completely ruined; turning it around was nearly impossible.

It would be better to let it rot to the core and earn some extra tuition in the process.

What if they actually succeeded?

That would be a form of success in its own right.

"Xiao Wu, Zhuqing, why don't you come back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with me?"

"Your talents are excellent, and my father would surely love to have you."

"With the resources of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, your growth will be much faster."

Leaving Shrek Academy, Ning Rongrong ignored Tang San, the King of Scumbags, and extended an invitation to Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.

"No thanks, I've already decided where I'm going."

"Thank you, Rongrong!"

Zhu Zhuqing refused without a moment's hesitation.

It was true that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was quite impressive.

However, no matter how strong they were, they could not compare to the Star Luo Empire.

Dai Mubai was a lost cause now; if she wanted to save her own life, she had to join a faction capable of contending with the Star Luo Empire.

It had to be either the Heaven Dou Empire or Spirit Hall.

Spirit Hall was the holy land for spirit masters, focusing on talent and relative fairness, standing apart from the two great empires.

With her aptitude, she would have a better future at Spirit Hall.

"Rongrong, thank you, but I have a place to go as well!"

Xiao Wu dared not go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

She had not yet fully matured into a human, and a Titled Douluo would easily see through her identity.

Since the human world was so hypocritical, it would be safer for her to return to the Star Dou Forest.

It wouldn't be too late to come back once she had fully matured and could no longer be exposed.

"Sigh, alright then. We shall meet again if fate allows!"

Knowing their personalities, Ning Rongrong stopped trying to persuade them and parted ways.

Zhu Zhuqing also left silently on her own, heading toward Spirit Hall to seek a master.

Little did she know, Zhu Zhuqing's decision would lead her to the most important person in her life.

That person would protect her for the rest of her days.

Because of this, she would also find the love of her life, a bond that would last until death!

"Tang San, are you annoying or what? Can you stop following me!"

"We've already broken up. What exactly do you want!"

Seeing Tang San following her the entire way, Xiao Wu shouted angrily.

"Xiao Wu, I don't want to leave you. Give me one more chance, please!"

Tang San pursed his lips, determined to throw away his pride and pester her to the end.

"Hmph, if you want to follow, then follow."

"Let's see how long you can keep it up!"

Xiao Wu couldn't beat him, so she had no choice but to let him follow.

Once she reached the Star Dou Forest, she would essentially be home.

By then, Tang San would certainly not dare to follow her inside.

[The Scumbag Ranking announcement has concluded. Spirit power rewards are being distributed; all winners, please check your status.]

[In seven days, the Combat Power Ranking will be announced with real-time rankings. Once the list is published, challenges may be issued. The victor will take the corresponding position, with a duration limit of one month.]

[Challenge Method: Simply speak the name of the challenger to be teleported to the Space-Time Fighting Arena for a duel, which will be broadcast live across the entire continent.]

[Challengers may form teams or fight solo. Teams cannot exceed nine people, but teams cannot claim the corresponding rank; however, winners will receive rich rewards.]

[All those who make the list will be granted the qualification to become gods, reaching level one hundred to achieve divinity.]