Rewards: 1 Level of Soul Power, a 100,000-Year Soul-Eating Berserk Lion Head Spirit Bone! Seventh Place: Azure Luan Douluo?

Within the Ranking Screen, that line of golden text slowly faded away, replaced by two dazzling masses of light.

One was a brilliant pure gold, while the other emitted a dark crimson, blood-red glow that made hearts tremble.

A majestic voice rang out from the depths of the Ranking Screen, resounding across the entire continent:

[Review complete. Exclusive rewards for Male Lion Douluo, who made the ranking, will now be distributed.]

[Reward One: Soul Power increased by one level, helping him break through his bottleneck and advance to Peak Level 98 Super Douluo.]

[Reward Two: One 100,000-Year Soul-Eating Berserk Lion Head Spirit Bone.]

As the voice fell, the mass of pure golden light transformed into a streak of radiance,

instantly crossing the void and entering the body of Male Lion Douluo within Wuhun Hall's Consecration Hall.

Boom!

An incomparably violent and scorching storm of Soul Power erupted from Male Lion Douluo's body.

The bottleneck that had trapped Male Lion Douluo at Peak Level 97 for many years was shattered in an instant.

"This power... I really broke through!

Level 98!"

Male Lion Douluo could not help throwing back his head in laughter, all his earlier frustration and embarrassment vanishing in an instant.

You should have said the rewards were this generous earlier!

Even if you exposed the times I got beaten senseless in my younger days, I would have no complaints!

Immediately afterward, the Soul-Eating Berserk Lion Head Spirit Bone slowly floated down before him.

Qian Daoliu looked at the spirit bone, gave a slight nod, and said with a smile:

"Congratulations, Fourth Brother.

With Level 98 Soul Power and this 100,000-year spirit bone that is exceptionally compatible with your Martial Soul, your strength is no longer what it once was."

Azure Luan Douluo also stepped forward, patted Male Lion Douluo on the shoulder, and teased:

"You don't think it's embarrassing now, do you?

Trading one humiliating defeat for a level of Soul Power and a 100,000-year spirit bone—countless people across the continent would fight for that deal."

"Not embarrassing!

Not embarrassing at all!"

Male Lion Douluo happily put away the spirit bone and grinned.

"If they gave me another two 100,000-year spirit bones, I'd be willing to bow my head and admit defeat to that freak Tang Chen on the Ranking Screen every day!"

Seeing Male Lion Douluo's nearly tangible improvement, the gazes of the other consecrators gradually grew fervent as well.

Golden Crocodile Douluo stroked his beard, a trace of anticipation flashing through his eyes.

"Even Fourth Brother received such generous rewards.

If the review later reaches me, or the grudges between the Great Consecrator and Tang Chen and Bo Saixi back then...

Just how astonishing would the rewards be?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo even began to look forward to it.

Chen Xin and Golden Crocodile Douluo had both received rewards that raised their Soul Power by one level.

Then he should receive such a reward too, right?

As long as his Soul Power rose by one level, he would become a Level 99 Limit Douluo!

Even if he could not compare to Demigod freaks like Qian Daoliu, Bo Saixi, and Tang Chen, he would still be one of the strongest on Douluo Continent!

Though Qian Daoliu said nothing, a trace of interest flickered in his eyes as well.

Yet amid the joyful atmosphere, the three people in the corner seemed somewhat out of place.

Light Feather Douluo looked at the ecstatic Male Lion Douluo, then at himself, and muttered dejectedly:

"Well, Fourth Brother is having a great time.

But for the three of us brothers, this Ranking Screen review is probably beyond our reach."

Demon Subduing Douluo sighed, resting his hands behind his head with a sour expression.

"Isn't that the truth?

Watching Fourth Brother receive a 100,000-year spirit bone feels like cats are clawing at my heart.

If I'd known, I would have shown my face at the Sect Ranking Battle back then. Even taking one of Tang Chen's hammer blows would have been worth it."

Thousand Jun Douluo gave Jiang Mo's shoulder a wry pat and shook his head helplessly.

"Enough, stop dreaming.

The two of us were in seclusion back then. Where would we have gotten that chance?

Besides, this ranking is based on strength. Fourth Brother ranks eighth—how could it possibly be our turn?

Let's just be spectators. The more we watch, the more envious we'll become."

Light Feather Douluo sighed and spread his hands.

"Let's go, let's go. Stop watching. If I keep watching, even the bow in my hand won't feel satisfying anymore."

The three exchanged looks and could only shake their heads with bitter smiles before silently retreating to one side.

Male Lion Douluo chuckled, carefully cradling the spirit bone that emitted a dark red glow, and cupped his hands toward the others.

"Great Consecrator, Second Brother, Third Brother, then I'll go into seclusion first.

Once I've refined this 100,000-year spirit bone, I'll see whether I can charge straight to Peak Level 98!"

However, before Male Lion Douluo could take a step, the Ranking Screen above suddenly began to tremble violently.

The golden mist that had dispersed wildly gathered once more, and the crisp cry of a luan faintly pierced the clouds.

Male Lion Douluo halted, staring fixedly at the Ranking Screen as he gave an awkward laugh.

"Uh... this new round of review certainly came at the right time.

There's no rush. I'll see who ranks seventh first, then refine it afterward."

Golden Crocodile Douluo stroked his beard and laughed.

"You old fellow, you simply can't bear to leave.

Still, I'm curious as well. Who exactly is ranked seventh, and just what level has their Soul Power reached?"

Under everyone's expectant gazes, the golden light on the Ranking Screen exploded with a bang, transforming into azure feathers that filled the sky,

before finally gathering into several lines of vigorous golden text suspended high in the heavens:

[Seventh among the Ten Peak Soul Masters:]

[Soul Power: Level 97.]

[Identity: Third Consecrator of Wuhun Hall's Consecration Hall: Azure Luan Douluo!]

Inside the Consecration Hall, Azure Luan Douluo was slightly stunned upon seeing his name appear on the Ranking Screen, raising his brows in surprise.

"Seventh place... is actually me?

By my own estimate, I thought I could move up another place or two."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression also turned slightly solemn as he analyzed in a deep voice:

"Third Brother, you are already Level 97, and few among those of the same level can rival you, yet you are only ranked seventh.

That means that among the six people ahead of you,

aside from the Great Consecrator, myself, Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect, and that person from Sea God Island,

there are at least two hidden experts stronger than you."

Azure Luan Douluo shook his head, then smiled in acceptance.

"Forget it. The continent is vast, and hidden dragons and crouching tigers are only natural.

Besides, ranking isn't important. As long as there are rewards to claim, I'm satisfied with seventh place."

Male Lion Douluo laughed in agreement from the side.

"Third Brother is right!

Even I, in eighth place, received a level of Soul Power and a 100,000-year spirit bone.

Your reward for seventh place will definitely be even more tempting than mine. I really can't wait to see it!"

Meanwhile, on the back mountain of Holy Soul Village.

Tang Hao and Ah Yin stood side by side, looking at the glaring golden words on the Ranking Screen. Both wore especially grave expressions.

Ah Yin's eyes were filled with worry as she sighed softly.

"Brother Hao, the hidden foundation of Wuhun Hall is truly terrifying.

One Male Lion Douluo ranked eighth, and now another Azure Luan Douluo ranked seventh.

These old monsters who are usually unheard of all possess terrifying strength above Level 97."

Tang Hao took a deep breath and said in a low voice:

"What is worse is not their foundation, but the rewards from this Ranking Screen."