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

One was a brilliant pure gold, while the other radiated a chilling dark crimson blood glow.

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

[Review complete. Issuing exclusive rewards to the ranked Mighty Lion Douluo.]

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

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

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

instantly crossing the void and entering Mighty Lion Douluo's body within Spirit Hall's Worship Hall.

Boom!

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

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

"This power... I really broke through!

Level 98!"

Mighty Lion Douluo could not help throwing back his head and laughing. His previous gloom and embarrassment vanished without a trace.

You should've said the rewards were this generous sooner!

Even if you exposed how I got beaten senseless in my younger days, I wouldn't have a single complaint!

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

Qian Daoliu looked at the Soul Bone, nodded slightly, and said with a smile:

"Congratulations, Fourth Brother.

Level 98 Soul Power, coupled with this 100,000-Year Soul Bone that is exceptionally compatible with your Martial Soul—your strength is no longer what it once was."

Azure Luan Douluo stepped forward as well, patting Mighty Lion Douluo on the shoulder as he teased:

"Not embarrassed anymore, are you?

Trading one humiliation for a level of Soul Power and a 100,000-Year Soul Bone—countless people across the continent would fight for a deal like that."

"Not embarrassing!

Not embarrassing at all!"

Mighty Lion Douluo happily put away the Soul Bone and grinned broadly.

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

Seeing Mighty Lion Douluo's almost tangible improvement, the gazes of the other Offerings gradually grew fervent as well.

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

"Even Fourth Brother's rewards are this generous.

If the review later reaches me, or the old grudges between the Grand Offering, Tang Chen, and Bo Saixi...

What kind of astonishing rewards would that bring?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo even began to look forward to it.

Chen Xin and Mighty Lion Douluo had both gained a level of Soul Power from their rewards.

Then he should have a reward too, right?

As long as he gained one level of Soul Power, he could 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!

Although Qian Daoliu said nothing, a flicker of interest passed through his eyes as well.

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

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

"Well, Fourth Brother is having a great time.

But for the three of us, this Ranking Screen review probably has nothing to do with us."

Demon Subduing Douluo sighed, resting both hands behind his head, his face full of bitterness.

"Isn't that the truth?

Watching Fourth Brother receive a 100,000-Year Soul Bone feels like cats are clawing at my heart.

If I'd known, I would've shown my face at the Sect Ranking Battle back then. Even taking one of Tang Chen's hammer blows would've 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 is ranked eighth—how could it possibly be our turn?

Let's just be spectators. The more we watch, the more jealous we'll get."

Light Feather Douluo sighed and spread his hands.

"Come on, let's go. If I keep watching, even the bow in my hands won't feel appealing anymore."

The three exchanged looks, then could only shake their heads and smile bitterly as they silently stepped aside.

Mighty Lion Douluo chuckled, carefully holding the dark crimson-glowing Soul Bone as he cupped his hands toward the others.

"Grand Offering, Second Brother, Third Brother, then I'll go into seclusion first.

Once I refine this 100,000-Year Soul Bone, I'll see if I can charge straight to Peak Level 98!"

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

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

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

"Uh... this new round of review sure came at the perfect time.

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

Golden Crocodile Douluo stroked his beard and laughed.

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

But I'm curious too—just who is this seventh place, and what level has his Soul Power reached?"

Under everyone's expectant gazes, the golden light on the Ranking Screen exploded, transforming into countless azure feathers,

which finally condensed into several lines of vigorous golden words hanging high in the sky:

[Seventh among the Ten Peak Soul Masters:]

[Soul Power: Level 97.]

[Identity: Third Offering of Spirit Hall's Worship Hall: Azure Luan Douluo!]

Within the Worship Hall, Azure Luan Douluo stared at the name displayed on the Ranking Screen. He was briefly stunned, then raised his brows in surprise.

"Seventh place... is actually me?

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

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

"Third Brother, you are already Level 97, and among those of the same rank, you have scarcely met an opponent. Yet you are only seventh.

That means that among the six people ahead of you,

aside from the Grand Offering, myself, Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect, and that one from Sea God Island,

there are at least two hidden powerhouses 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, rank isn't important. As long as there are rewards to receive, I'm satisfied with seventh place."

Mighty Lion Douluo laughed in agreement from the side.

"Third Brother is right!

Even ranked eighth, I received a level of Soul Power and a 100,000-Year Soul Bone.

Your reward for seventh place will definitely be even more tempting than mine. It's truly something to look forward to!"

Meanwhile, at 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 exceptionally grave expressions.

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

"Brother Hao, the hidden foundations of Spirit Hall are simply too terrifying.

First there was Mighty Lion Douluo in eighth place, and now Azure Luan Douluo in seventh.

These old monsters who are normally unheard of all possess such terrifying strength, Level 97 or above."

Tang Hao took a deep breath and said solemnly:

"What's worse isn't their foundations, but the Ranking Screen's rewards."