Eighth Place on the Golden Ranking revealed!

Long Yao looked toward the True Dragon Tower.

"When I founded Skywater Academy, I wanted it to keep a low profile."

"The academy doesn't need to compete for fame across the land, nor does it need to involve itself in conflicts between the various powers."

Shui Yuerou nodded.

"Skywater Academy has always followed that principle."

Long Yao withdrew his gaze.

"Keeping a low profile allows us to make a difference when it matters most."

His plan had never been merely to establish an academy.

Skywater Academy existed to hold Shrek Academy in check in the future, and to deal with the Divine Realm behind Tang San.

Those gods treated Tang San as a pawn.

Long Yao intended to use Skywater Academy to place a piece on the board ahead of them.

Shui Yuerou hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Headmaster, there's one more thing."

"Shrek Academy sent someone here earlier, hoping to use the academy's cultivation grounds."

"They proposed a cultivation exchange, and the academy has already agreed."

Long Yao looked at her.

"Shrek Academy is coming to Skywater?"

"Yes."

Shui Yuerou lowered her head and said:

"If you don't wish to allow it, Headmaster, I'll have someone turn them down right away."

"No need."

Long Yao's expression remained calm.

"They're coming at just the right time."

Shui Yuerou froze for a moment.

She did not ask why, merely acknowledging his decision respectfully.

"Yes, Headmaster."

Long Yao raised his eyes to the sky.

The Golden Ranking stretched across the clouds.

The rewards for Tang Chen, who ranked ninth, had already been bestowed.

A Million-Year Soul Ring, a 100,000-Year Titan Soul Bone, and an improvement in martial soul quality.

The various powers across the continent were still discussing Tang Chen.

Countless soul masters also kept their eyes fixed on the Golden Ranking.

Just then.

The golden surface of the ranking suddenly lit up again.

Patterns extended upward from the ninth-place position.

Brilliance filled the sky and illuminated the earth.

Within Skywater Academy, everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Shui Bing'er looked up at the Golden Ranking, anticipation growing in her eyes.

"The Golden Ranking is about to reveal another entry."

The students of Skywater Academy all raised their heads.

The floating comments, silent for so long, sprang to life again.

Lines of golden text appeared one after another, swiftly spreading across the Douluo Continent.

"Who will be eighth?"

"Senior Tang Chen is already so powerful. Just how strong could those ranked above him be?"

"The rewards this time shouldn't be anything ordinary, either."

"Look, the Golden Ranking is about to announce it!"

At the imperial palace of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Xue Ye stood before the great hall, looking solemnly toward the sky.

In the Star Luo Empire, the emperor likewise set aside his work and waited for a new name to appear.

Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Clear Sky Sect, and Spirit Hall.

The powerful figures of every faction looked up.

Long Yao stood before the True Dragon Tower.

Shui Yuerou, Shui Bing'er, and the others also watched the Golden Ranking in silence.

A vast expanse of golden light gathered on its surface.

A line of large golden words slowly appeared.

[Eighth place on the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking will soon be announced.]

The golden text hung in the sky.

The entire continent fell silent.

At Spirit Hall.

Before the Papal Palace.

Bibi Dong looked up at the Golden Ranking, anticipation in her eyes.

She had already received the rewards for tenth place.

Her soul power had now reached level 99, and she was far stronger than before.

Then how great would the rewards for eighth place be?

Bibi Dong raised a hand and gently tucked back the long hair beside her ear.

"Who will it be this time?"

The Elders stood behind her.

Qian Jun Douluo looked up at the Golden Ranking, excitement written across his face.

"Anyone ranked above Tang Chen must be an unparalleled expert."

Demon Subduing Douluo nodded.

"There may be many powerful figures on the continent, but those who have reached this level can be counted on one hand."

"In my opinion, the Great Enshrined is certain to make the ranking."

As soon as he said that.

The Elders all turned toward Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu stood before the Worship Hall, his golden robes stirring gently in the wind.

His expression remained calm throughout.

Yet the Elders' gazes were already filled with fervor.

To them, Qian Daoliu was the inheritor of the Angel God Inheritance.

Level 99 soul power.

An angel martial soul.

One of the three great Peerless Douluos.

Even at his peak, Tang Chen had only been slightly stronger than Qian Daoliu.

Now that Tang Chen had been ranked ninth.

Qian Daoliu naturally had the qualifications to take eighth place.

Bibi Dong said nothing.

She glanced at Qian Daoliu, her brows drawing together slightly.

Qian Daoliu was indeed powerful.

But she knew that sooner or later, he would sacrifice himself for Qian Renxue.

The Angel God Inheritance did not come without a price.

If Qian Daoliu poured all his power into Qian Renxue, he would lose any chance of appearing on the ranking afterward.

But everything had changed since the Golden Ranking appeared.

What if Qian Daoliu truly made the Golden Ranking and received a reward that could change his fate?

Would Qian Daoliu still die then?

Would Qian Renxue still be able to inherit the Angel Godhood without trouble?

Bibi Dong's gaze gradually darkened.

Once Qian Daoliu received a reward from the Heavenly Dao, the situation within Spirit Hall would change as well.

When that happened, would Spirit Hall still be hers?

She suppressed the thought as soon as it arose.

It was too early to think about such things.

No matter whose name the Golden Ranking ultimately announced, she had to keep watching first.

Bibi Dong raised her eyes to the sky.

"Let's watch the Golden Ranking first."

Qian Daoliu did not respond.

His gaze rested on the ranking as he waited for the golden words to appear.

At the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Yu Yuanzhen stood in the clan's square.

His expression was grave.

Bibi Dong ranked tenth.

Tang Chen ranked ninth.

Those ranked above them could only be even more terrifying.

Yet even searching through the entire history of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would not turn up an ancestor who could compare with Tang Chen.

The elders behind Yu Yuanzhen likewise remained silent.

They knew that although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had a deep foundation, it lacked anyone who could truly dominate the continent.

If things continued this way.

They might not even be able to retain their place among the Upper Three Sects.

Yu Yuanzhen withdrew his gaze and looked deeper into the clan's grounds.

"We must find someone powerful to back us."

An elder lowered his head.

"Clan Leader, the Clear Sky Sect already has Tang Chen, and Spirit Hall has the inheritor of the Angel God Inheritance."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has two Titled Douluos."

"If no new expert emerges among us, it will be difficult to contend with them in the future."

Yu Yuanzhen fell silent for a moment.

The blue lightning tyrant dragon martial soul was known as the strongest beast martial soul.

But even the strongest beast martial soul could not change the fact that the clan lacked top-tier combat power.

He looked up again.

"Keep watching the Golden Ranking."

"If an opportunity arises, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan must establish contact with the experts on the ranking."

At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

On a high platform.

Ning Fengzhi raised a hand and adjusted his glasses.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong stood behind him.

All three had their eyes fixed on the Golden Ranking in the sky.

Ning Fengzhi's expression was more serious than usual.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had two Titled Douluos.

But Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were still weaker than Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen.

If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wanted to retain its position among the Upper Three Sects, it would have to secure the backing of someone even stronger.

Ning Fengzhi spoke slowly.

"Since the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking appeared, the situation on the continent has changed."

"If eighth place also belongs to someone from a sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will have to make its choice early."