Father Tops the Combat Power Ranking, Someone Seeks Death by Challenge

Zi Chen was very curious about Duan Changsheng's background.

He could sense a different kind of power emanating from him, as if he did not belong to this world at all.

Even when he mobilized the power of the Heavenly Dao, he could not discover anything from Duan Changsheng.

To him, Duan Changsheng was an unknown variable.

Since his origins were mysterious and he possessed the special Immortal Constitution, he was the perfect candidate to be the successor of the Sky Screen Gold Ranking.

"Sorry, I'm not interested."

"I think it's most interesting just being a person."

"Drinking a little wine every day, flirting with girls, and raising my daughter—that's just fine."

Who was Duan Changsheng? How could he not understand what the other meant?

It might seem impressive to become the avatar of the Heavenly Dao, controlling the Sky Screen Gold Ranking and playing with the lives of others.

But every position has its price!

Once he obtained that status, he would be restricted by many Heavenly Dao treaties.

He was used to being free and had no intention of wading into these muddy waters.

Being free and easy was the best!

"No worries, take your time to think it over. You can come and take my place whenever you've made up your mind!"

"As for your wine, I won't drink it; it's boring!"

"Consider this jar of wine a gift from me."

"We will be seeing each other often in the future."

"For you, the Douluo Universe is not your final destination."

"If one day you wish to go to other planes or other universes, you can contact me."

Zi Chen had no interest in Duan Changsheng's wine. After leaving behind a jar of Enlightenment Wine infused with the energy of heaven and earth and the power of the Heavenly Dao, he transformed into a streak of golden light and vanished into the horizon.

"What the hell!"

"Trying to trick me into a trap? In your dreams!"

Duan Changsheng didn't even glance at the jar of wine. He tossed it into a pocket dimension he had created, then swaggered home with his signature gait, sipping wine from his gourd, feeling carefree and content.

"Dad, where on earth did you go?"

"Tell me, was that masked man in the strange outfit just now you!"

Seeing Duan Changsheng, Wang Yuyan ran over, pouting as she questioned him.

That familiar gait and posture were just too similar—they were identical.

"Yuyan, how could that be me!"

"If I had that kind of ability, would you still be here right now?"

"What are you thinking? Go heat up the food, I'm starving!"

Duan Changsheng didn't panic in the slightest, patting his stomach with a look of feigned grievance.

Could it be that he had exposed himself somewhere?

"Really? You're not lying to me?"

Wang Yuyan stood on her tiptoes, leaning close to his face and staring at him without even blinking, as if she wanted to see right through him.

"Really, go heat up the food!"

Duan Changsheng pinched her little cheek, sat down unsteadily, crossed his legs, and picked his nose.

"That's true. There's no peerless expert in this world as slovenly and unconcerned with their image as you."

"Forget it, I'm in a bad mood. Figure it out yourself!"

Wang Yuyan didn't find anything unusual and returned to her room, feeling a bit dejected.

She always felt that her father was that Masked Superman.

But she had no evidence.

"This is too much of a rip-off!"

Duan Changsheng was speechless. He could only grab a bite to eat and vent his frustration on the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.

Because Wang Yuyan had taken time off, she hadn't gone to work at the Spirit Hall.

The changes to her status had not yet reached her.

Seven days passed in a flash, and all living beings on the Douluo Continent were looking forward to the announcement of the Combat Power Ranking.

Compared to the Combat Power Ranking, the Love Saint Ranking and the Scumbag Ranking were just minor trifles.

[Sky Screen: Combat Power Ranking.]

[This ranking is based on a preliminary assessment of comprehensive strength. It will count down the ten peak powerhouses of the Douluo Continent. A three-day challenge period is required to determine the final list.]

[Combat Power Ranking TOP 1-10: Masked Superman, Gu Yuena, Di Tian, Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Tang Chen, Qian Daoliu, Bo Saixi, Evil Eye Tyrant Sovereign, Snow Empress, Bibi Dong.]

[The initial list has been announced. All participants in the challenges, both winners and losers, will receive rewards as encouragement.]

[Requirement: The challenger's cultivation level must not be lower than level 95.]

[We invite all challengers to begin your challenges!]

Everyone on the Douluo Continent was shocked upon seeing the rankings.

Masked Superman, Di Tian, Snow Empress, and the others—they didn't recognize a single one of them.

Since when had so many reclusive powerhouses suddenly emerged in the Douluo Continent?

It was unbelievable!

"I didn't even make the list."

"Great High Priest, no wonder Bibi Dong dares to defy you now; her strength was hidden far too deep."

Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at the list, feeling deeply shocked and helpless.

He had assumed he would make the list directly, and that he would only need to wait for challengers to come so he could stabilize his current ranking.

Who could have imagined that he wasn't even as strong as Bibi Dong?

Bibi Dong had hidden herself well!

"Uncle Jin, do not be anxious."

"This is only the initial list; you will certainly still have a chance."

"I believe you should be able to defeat Bibi Dong and firmly secure the tenth position."

Qian Daoliu was also surprised by the rankings.

He hadn't heard of many of these names either, though he could guess a little about Masked Superman—it might be his mentor.

It seemed he would have to challenge them one by one to uncover the true identities of these mysterious figures.

"Sigh, perhaps!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo sighed, his eyes filled with desolation.

"I am ranked at the bottom of the list?"

"I fear I will be besieged by a crowd of challengers next."

"But no matter who it is, this seat will absolutely not yield!"

Bibi Dong took a deep breath, having prepared herself mentally to accept challenges from others at any time.

"Impossible!"

"Why am I not on the list!"

"Since when did the Douluo Continent have so many powerhouses?"

"I, Tang Hao, do not accept this!"

"And 'Masked Superman'? What kind of ridiculous name is that!"

"I will be the first to challenge you and let you taste the power of the Clear Sky Hammer!"

Ever since Tang Hao had graced the Love Saint Ranking, he had obtained a soul bone of approximately seventy thousand years.

This soul bone had helped him break through to level 96 and granted him a powerful Berserk soul skill, which could double his strength and explosive power.

Since he was going to challenge someone, he had to challenge the number one!

"Sky Screen, I, Tang Hao, wish to challenge the top of the list to spread the might of my Clear Sky!"

Having made up his mind, Tang Hao registered directly with the Sky Screen to challenge the Masked Superman, who was actually Duan Changsheng in disguise.

"What kind of bullsh*t number one is this? I, Xiong Jun, am the first to disagree!"

"Sky Screen, I, Xiong Jun, wish to challenge Masked Superman."

Possessing over four hundred thousand years of cultivation, Xiong Jun was even more dissatisfied with the rankings.

Even Di Tian had made the top three, so why couldn't he even make the top ten?

If he was going to challenge, he would challenge the number one.

Only in this way could he demonstrate his formidable combat power to the Sky Screen, obtain even richer rewards, and ascend to the Combat Power Ranking.

Di Tian and Gu Yuena looked at Xiong Jun's clamoring with helpless expressions.

A fellow with well-developed limbs but a simple mind.

Even if the initial list determined by the Sky Screen had some discrepancies, they wouldn't be that significant.

Where did Xiong Jun get the confidence to challenge the number one?

He must have water in his brain.

However, they could take this opportunity to see just how capable the number one truly was.

Let him stir up these muddy waters first.

Perhaps there will be unexpected gains.

[Challengers: Tang Hao, Xiong Jun. Challenge Target: Masked Superman]

[Does Masked Superman wish to accept their challenges simultaneously, or one-on-one?]

The Sky Screen announced the challengers before every living soul on the Douluo Continent, awaiting the defender's decision.

"Zi Chen, you are such a jerk!"

"Since they want to challenge me, let them come together. It saves me time."

"Yuyan, I'm going to get a drink. You watch as you please!"

Seeing the challengers, Duan Changsheng shook his head helplessly. He waved at the expectant Wang Yuyan and quietly took his leave.

At this moment, Wang Yuyan was entirely focused on the upcoming live-streamed challenge; she had no mind to spare for him.

[Masked Superman accepts the challenges from Tang Hao and Xiong Jun simultaneously. The challenge match will begin in one minute!]