Qian Daochen looked up for a moment, then continued forward.
"The tenth place already has ninety-eight levels of soul power."
"The rankings ahead won't be too dull."
The appearance of the Heavenly Dao Ranking had already changed the continent's original course.
As long as he reached the top, he would have a chance to forge a path to godhood different from inheriting a divine position.
Once he regained control of Spirit Hall, he could unite the forces across the continent.
Since the Divine Realm dared to treat all living beings as chess pieces, it should pay the price.
As for Tang San...
So what if he was the Child of Fortune?
Even a pawn chosen by the gods was still only a pawn.
When the time came to kill, Qian Daochen would not hold back.
Star Luo Empire.
Imperial palace hall.
The Xing Luo Emperor sat upon the throne, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Screen.
Dozens of ministers stood along both sides.
When Bibi Dong's name appeared, surprise showed on everyone's faces.
Spirit Hall's influence spread throughout both empires.
For years, the Star Luo Empire had regarded Spirit Hall as its greatest enemy.
To guard against Spirit Hall, the empire invested vast financial resources into training soul masters every year.
Who would have thought that Spirit Hall's pope ranked only tenth on the powerhouse list?
One minister stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, it seems we overestimated Spirit Hall before."
"Bibi Dong is the pope, yet she can only rank tenth."
"Spirit Hall's remaining powerhouses are even less worth mentioning."
Another minister nodded.
"Spirit Hall's greatest advantage lies in its control over most of the continent's soul masters."
"In terms of top-tier combat power, Spirit Hall may not necessarily surpass the empire."
The Xing Luo Emperor did not immediately state his position.
Since he had secured his throne, he naturally would not lower his guard because of a single ranking.
Still, seeing that Bibi Dong ranked only tenth did ease the pressure in his heart considerably.
"Keep watching."
"If there are no more Spirit Hall powerhouses among the top ten, the empire's arrangements against Spirit Hall can be adjusted."
"We obey Your Majesty's command."
Heaven Dou Palace.
Emperor Xue Ye stood outside the main hall, accompanied by several royal powerhouses.
As he looked at the name on the Heavenly Screen, his expression relaxed slightly.
Spirit Hall had continued expanding in recent years.
Among the Lower Four Sects, several sects had already chosen to pledge themselves to Spirit Hall.
A great number of soul masters within the empire likewise recognized only Spirit Hall, not the Heaven Dou imperial family.
Emperor Xue Ye had long noticed Spirit Hall's ambitions.
But the gap in strength between the two sides was too great, and he had never dared to act rashly.
Now, it seemed Spirit Hall was not as great a threat as he had imagined.
Prince Xue Xing smiled.
"Bibi Dong has kept a low profile for so many years. I thought she had already reached the realm of a Limit Douluo."
"Now it seems she merely relied on her position as pope to put on an unfathomable front."
Several royal consecrates nodded along.
If the Heaven Dou Empire joined forces with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, it might not lack the qualifications to contend with Spirit Hall.
Emperor Xue Ye pondered for a moment.
"Do not jump to conclusions yet."
"Wait until all of the top ten are revealed before considering our next arrangements."
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi gazed at the Heavenly Screen, and a trace of confusion appeared in his eyes.
He had dealt with Spirit Hall many times.
Bibi Dong was definitely no simple person.
Making Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and the others bow to her command required far more than merely the pope's status.
Gu Rong folded his arms.
"Bibi Dong's reputation can't all be fabricated, can it?"
"This pope has never shown her true strength."
"Perhaps only her methods are formidable, not her combat power."
Chen Xin shook his head.
"Being able to rank tenth is itself enough to prove her strength."
"Douluo Continent is vast and boundless, and there are more hidden powerhouses than we imagine."
"Bibi Dong ranking tenth does not mean she is weak."
Ning Fengzhi nodded gently.
"Uncle Sword is right."
"But I am even more curious about who the nine people ahead of her are."
Clear Sky Sect.
The moment the name appeared on the ranking, the sect disciples in the square first fell silent, then burst into peals of laughter.
The Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall had long held deep grudges against one another.
Tang Hao had been pursued by Spirit Hall, and the sect had been forced to close its gates because of it.
Everyone had long harbored resentment toward Bibi Dong.
Now that they saw she ranked only tenth, they naturally would not miss the chance to mock her.
The Seventh Elder laughed loudly.
"So this is Spirit Hall's pope?"
"She hid herself away for so many years. I thought she was incredibly powerful."
"So she is only tenth!"
A Clear Sky Sect disciple immediately sent a comment.
[Clear Sky Sect disciple: The so-called pope merely relies on Spirit Hall's power. So she is a Watered-Down Pope!]
Several other disciples quickly followed.
[Clear Sky Sect disciple: Watered-Down Pope Bibi Dong!] [Clear Sky Sect Seventh Elder: When Patriarch Tang Chen ascends to the top of the rankings, Spirit Hall will understand what a true powerhouse is!]
The four golden words, "Watered-Down Pope," streaked across the sky.
Soul masters everywhere immediately found it amusing when they saw them.
More and more comments appeared.
[Heaven Dou Empire soul master: Watered-Down Pope—this title is quite fitting.] [Star Luo Empire soul master: Spirit Hall's reputation probably contains quite a bit of exaggeration as well.] [Independent Soul Emperor: Even the pope is only tenth. Spirit Hall is nothing special.]
The cheerful discussion swiftly spread across the entire continent.
The various factions had long accumulated grievances against Spirit Hall.
Previously, they had not dared to speak carelessly because of Spirit Hall's strength.
Now that the Clear Sky Sect had taken the lead, everyone naturally had far fewer reservations.
Spirit City.
Inside the Papal Hall.
Several consecrates looked at the words "Watered-Down Pope" stretching across the heavens and all fell silent.
No one dared to look at Bibi Dong at this moment.
Before the throne, Bibi Dong slowly raised her head.
Her beautiful eyes widened, and terrifying killing intent surged within her violet pupils.
"Watered-Down Pope?"
"How outrageous!"
"Who said it first?"
A terrifying pressure descended with a boom.
Fine cracks spread across the floor of the hall.
Several red-robed bishops turned deathly pale. Their legs gave out, and they fell to their knees.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo lowered their heads as well.
The consecrates all felt that powerful pressure and were simultaneously startled.
There was absolutely no exaggeration in Bibi Dong's strength.
Even Super Douluo above level ninety-five could not remain composed under this pressure.
Yet because of this, everyone became even more curious.
Even Bibi Dong could only rank tenth.
What kind of monsters were the nine people ahead of her?
Golden Crocodile Douluo pondered for a moment before taking the initiative to speak.
"Your Holiness, there is no need to care about the remarks of those ignorant people."
"Since the Heavenly Dao Ranking has assigned the rankings, it should display the strength of those listed."
"Why not watch the review footage first?"
"If there is any discrepancy in the rankings, all living beings on the continent will naturally see it."
Bibi Dong suppressed the soul power within her body and sat back down on her throne.
She crossed her long, beautiful legs, and her black stockings gleamed with a delicate luster.
"Fine."
"This pope will see what justification this ranking can offer."
The comments on the Heavenly Screen gradually faded.
Golden radiance gathered together, and an enormous image slowly unfolded.
Within the image.
Bibi Dong wore the Nine-Curve Purple-Gold Crown and held the pope's scepter as she stood before Spirit Hall.
Majestic words emerged alongside it.
[Supreme Powerhouse Ranking, Tenth Place: Bibi Dong.] [Identity: Pope of Spirit Hall.] [Soul Power: Level 98 Super Douluo.] [Martial Souls: Death Spider Emperor, Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor.] [Possessor of Twin Martial Souls.]