The Heavenly Dao's proclamation descended.
Discussion erupted across the two continents once more.
[Independent Soul Emperor: Seventh place was already a Deep Sea Demon Dragon Whale with 1.4 million years of cultivation. Sixth place will probably bring a true qualitative leap!] [Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen: Invincible beneath the gods can only rank seventh. Sixth place has likely already touched the godly level.] [Elephant Armor Sect Master Huyan Zhen: The next one on the list should be a human powerhouse, right?] [Sea Horse Douluo: Of Douluo Continent's three great Peerless Douluo—Qian Daoliu, Bo Saixi, and Tang Chen—not one has appeared on the ranking yet.] [Clear Sky Sect's Seventh Elder: Clear Sky Douluo Tang Chen will surely rank near the top!]
Spirit City.
Outside the Hall of Consecrates.
Qian Jun Douluo and Subduing Demon Douluo stood side by side on the stone steps.
Golden Crocodile Douluo stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the sixth position of the Supreme Ranking.
Lion Douluo was the first to speak.
"The Grand Consecrator is a level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo."
"Even the Deep Sea Demon Whale King received 400,000 years of cultivation, a divine artifact, and a bloodline reversion. The Grand Consecrator's reward will only be better."
Subduing Demon Douluo nodded.
"If the Heavenly Dao grants him a god-level inheritance, the Grand Consecrator may be able to take that final step directly."
At those words, anticipation appeared in the eyes of the consecrators.
Beyond level ninety-nine lay level one hundred: ascension to godhood.
Qian Daoliu had already reached the pinnacle of human soul masters.
All he lacked was a true path toward godhood.
The Supreme Ranking might very well place that path before him.
Golden Crocodile Douluo looked toward the Angel God's Temple.
"If the Grand Consecrator becomes a god, what force on Douluo Continent could contend with Spirit Hall?"
Qian Jun Douluo shook his head.
"None."
"By then, the two great empires, the Upper Three Sects, and even the overseas Sun Moon Empire will have no choice but to bow to Spirit Hall."
Before the Papal Hall.
Bibi Dong held the Rakshasa Sword, her luxurious gown trailing down the stone steps.
She, too, waited for the revelation of sixth place.
Of Douluo Continent's acknowledged three Peerless Douluo, Tang Chen had been missing for many years, and his fate remained unknown.
Yet Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi were still alive.
The two of them would certainly enter the Supreme Ranking.
If Qian Daoliu received a reward from the Heavenly Dao, Spirit Hall's foundation would grow stronger once again.
Bibi Dong raised her eyes toward the Heavenly Screen.
"A level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo who receives a reward above sixth place indeed has hope of touching the godly level."
"It seems the plan to unify the two great empires can be moved forward."
She had already entered level ninety-nine.
If Qian Daoliu advanced another step, Spirit Hall would possess two powerhouses standing at the continent's peak.
What could the other factions use to resist them?
Bibi Dong looked in the direction of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Once the Supreme Ranking's evaluation ended, she would revise her plans.
The Spirit Empire should make its appearance as well.
Star Dou Great Forest.
Lake of Life.
Gu Yuena stood barefoot upon the lake's surface.
Her silver gown swayed gently in the wind, her jade-white feet brushing across the water and sending ripples spreading outward.
Di Tian and the ferocious beasts stood upon the shore.
Bear Lord stared at the sixth position.
"Seventh place's reward already allowed the Deep Sea Demon Whale King to complete its bloodline reversion."
"After sixth place receives its reward, could they directly become a god?"
Gu Yuena nodded lightly.
"That is very possible."
"The higher the ranking, the greater the improvement brought by the Heavenly Dao's reward."
"Starting from seventh place, the rewards are already enough to bring living beings close to the godly level."
"If sixth place's recipient is already standing before the threshold of godhood, they may cross that boundary after receiving the reward."
Bear Lord immediately looked toward Di Tian.
"Lord Di Tian will definitely make the ranking."
Myriad Demon King also turned toward the silver-clad woman standing upon the lake.
"Our Lord is even less likely to miss the list."
Bi Ji said softly,
"At this rate, the soul beast race will soon produce a true god."
Di Tian did not lose his composure because of those words.
With his hands behind his back, he watched the golden light continually gathering at the center of the Heavenly Screen.
"Let's first see who sixth place is."
Clear Sky Sect.
Inside the sect's main hall.
Tang Xiao sat in the sect master's seat.
Several elders stood below, every one of them watching the Supreme Ranking.
When the Seventh Elder saw Tang Chen mentioned in the scrolling comments, his face was filled with pride.
"Douluo Continent's three great Peerless Douluo."
"Bo Saixi was invincible at sea, Qian Daoliu was invincible in the sky, and Tang Chen was invincible upon land."
"The former sect master was the greatest among the three."
The Second Elder stroked his beard.
"It is a pity that the former sect master has been missing for so many years."
"Otherwise, the upper ranks of the Supreme Ranking would surely have a place for our Clear Sky Sect."
Tang Xiao fell silent for a moment before suddenly speaking.
"Grandfather may still be alive."
The main hall instantly fell silent.
Several elders turned their heads at the same time.
The Seventh Elder stepped forward.
"Sect Master, what did you say?"
Tang Xiao rose from his seat.
"The sect recently received some information."
"Someone once saw the Clear Sky Mark left behind by Grandfather in the west of the continent."
"Though that mark was left many years ago, there is no way it could have been mistaken."
The Second Elder's expression changed sharply.
"The former sect master has been missing for so long... is he truly still alive?"
The expressions on the other elders' faces swiftly turned to wild delight.
Tang Chen.
The previous Clear Sky Douluo.
The most powerful existence in Clear Sky Sect's history.
The Peerless Douluo who had swept across the continent with the Clear Sky Hammer and earned the title of invincible upon land.
As long as Tang Chen returned, Clear Sky Sect would once again possess a level ninety-nine powerhouse.
The Seventh Elder looked up at the scrolling comments crossing the Heavenly Screen.
"Qian Daoliu is nothing."
"Back then, before Lord Tang Chen, he was nothing but a weakling."
"Bo Saixi only had the qualifications to stand alongside Lord Tang Chen because she occupied Sea God's Island's geographical advantage."
"If they faced each other head-on, who could withstand the Great Sumeru Hammer?"
The Second Elder nodded heavily.
"If the former sect master is still alive, he will never stop at sixth place."
"He will certainly be among the top five."
Another elder spoke.
"The top three are not impossible either."
Tang Xiao did not stop their discussion.
He also hoped that name would appear at the very front of the ranking.
As long as Tang Chen received a reward from the Heavenly Dao, Clear Sky Sect would have the confidence to emerge into the world once more.
What Spirit Hall?
What Qian Daoliu?
Before the true Clear Sky Douluo, none of them were worth mentioning.
Just as both continents continued to speculate.
The golden radiance within the Heavenly Screen suddenly scattered.
A blood-red world appeared above the heavens.
Dark crimson earth stretched into the distance.
Countless corpses and bones were piled along both sides of the road.
A massive city stood beneath the blood-colored sky.
At the deepest part of the city.
A tall figure sat upon a throne.
A blood-red cloak draped down the steps.
His eyes slowly opened, and a terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the entire city.
Inside Clear Sky Sect's main hall.
Tang Xiao and the elders all widened their eyes.
The anticipation on the faces of Spirit Hall's consecrators froze at that instant as well.
Qian Daoliu stood before the Angel God's Temple, and a clear change appeared in his gaze for the first time.
"What?"
Golden words stretched across the sky.
[Supreme Powerhouse Ranking, Sixth Place!] [Tang Chen!]
The blood-red city hung above the Heavenly Screen.
The tall figure on the throne wore a dark crimson cloak, with the Clear Sky Hammer laid horizontally at his side.
The two words Tang Chen occupied a vast expanse of the heavens.