[The third round of [the Original Future's Most Glorious Moment] comparisons has ended!] [Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect (Manga World), victorious!] [Final score]: [Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect (Anime World), 0 points!] [Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect (Manga World), 3 points!] [In this comparison of the ninth-ranked faction among the [Top Ten Human Factions with the Greatest Potential], Manga World wins a complete victory!] [Low-tier rewards: the ruler representative's Soul Power Level increases by one, all Soul Rings gain two thousand years, and one Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone with Perfect Martial Soul Self-Adaptation!]
The instant the final score froze upon the Sky Screen.
An uproar like roaring mountains and surging seas swept through both worlds at once:
"My heavens! Chen Xin actually broke through and reached level ninety-seven!"
"But that was only level ninety-seven! He could actually shatter an army of ten thousand with a single effortless stroke?!"
"Isn't Manga World's combat strength far too heaven-defying? He could achieve that at just level ninety-seven!"
"They're stronger than Anime World's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect by far more than a little! Their victory was well deserved!"
"And those rewards! They're even more generous than the previous rank's! One level might help Ning Fengzhi break through his level seventy-nine shackles!"
"If the ninth-ranked Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is already so terrifying, how frightening must the factions above it be? I really want to see them soon!"
Manga World.
Heaven Dou City, Shrek Academy.
As Ning Rongrong watched the Sky Screen, her sorrow and worry instantly turned to delight:
"Wonderful! Dad, Grandpa Sword, and the others are all safe!!"
"They even won the comparison and received the rewards! Maybe they'll help Dad break through his Martial Soul's shackles!!"
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing also breathed sighs of relief:
"Rongrong, we're so happy for you. Senior Sword was incredible!"
Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and the others nearby also stepped forward to offer their congratulations:
"Congratulations, Rongrong. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has deep foundations. It'll only grow stronger in the future."
After exchanging a few laughing remarks, everyone turned their eyes toward Yu Xiaogang in unison.
Tang San spoke first:
"Teacher, now that tenth and ninth place have been revealed, which faction do you think will rank eighth?"
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly and remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking:
"Tenth and ninth place were both members of the Upper Three Sects. Although their foundations differ, the gap between them isn't as vast as heaven and earth."
"So eighth place is most likely the Clear Sky Sect!"
The Clear Sky Sect?!
Everyone froze, their faces filled with surprise.
Although the Clear Sky Sect had sealed its gates for many years, it was still the foremost of the Upper Three Sects!
Tang San, in particular, had witnessed the Clear Sky Sect's might.
Under the Utopia Federation's influence, he had naturally returned to the sect to acknowledge his ancestors and rejoin his clan.
However, the sect had only acknowledged him as a disciple. It had not completely forgiven his father.
Thus, he was effectively a nominal disciple. He counted as a member of the Clear Sky Sect, but could not live there.
"However..."
Yu Xiaogang paused, his gaze growing somewhat complicated as he said:
"Following the Sky Screen's pattern, it will show each sect's most glorious moment from its original future."
"If the Clear Sky Sect makes the rankings, could the corresponding scene be Spirit Hall attacking it?!"
"Still, the Clear Sky Sect has remained sealed for years, so that probably isn't very likely. Let's keep watching!"
At those words, the gathering grew quieter.
Everyone exchanged glances, their hearts a little heavier with anticipation and unease.
Meanwhile.
Elsewhere in Manga World.
The main hall at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's gates.
Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong.
They had gathered to watch from the very moment the Sky Screen descended.
"Sect Master! Our sect won!!"
Chen Xin and Gu Rong were both overjoyed at the result on the Sky Screen.
Gu Rong even gave Chen Xin's arm a mighty slap and laughed:
"Little Sword, after that future feat of yours, shattering an army of ten thousand with one stroke, who on the entire Douluo Continent will dare look down on our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
Before Ning Fengzhi could rejoice, a golden pillar of light shot down from the Sky Screen.
Hum!!
It enveloped Ning Fengzhi steadily, and gentle power surged into his body.
Soul Power suddenly churned within his dantian, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda floated out.
"This is..."
Ning Fengzhi's expression sharpened. He closed his eyes and focused on channeling the reward's power.
The level seventy-nine bottleneck that had entrenched itself for years shattered like thin ice.
Crack!!
After that faint, crisp sound, the glazed tile pagoda blazed with brilliant light.
Its tiers rose higher until they finally settled firmly at the eighth!
His Soul Rings, originally two yellow, two purple, and three black, all gained years as well.
They surged to four purple and three black!!
"The Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!!"
Ning Fengzhi opened his eyes to the sight, his face filled with shock.
Eight treasures existed above seven treasures. That was recorded in the sect's ancient texts, not fabricated out of thin air.
But like seven treasures, eight treasures still had a limit: at most, it could bear eight rings and cultivate to level eighty-nine.
If he wished to evolve it into nine treasures, he would probably have to rely on an Immortal Herb...
"Congratulations, Sect Master!"
Chen Xin and Gu Rong cupped their fists at the same time, their faces filled with genuine joy:
"Evolving from seven treasures to eight treasures-what an enormous opportunity!"
"Although there may still be shackles, perhaps other rankings later on will help you reach nine treasures!"
Ning Fengzhi nodded and was just about to speak.
Another burst of dazzling golden light appeared in his palm.
It was unmistakably one of the rewards: a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone with perfect self-adaptation!
Its value went without saying. It surely far surpassed ordinary Soul Bones tens of thousands of years old!
"Gasp!"
Chen Xin's and Gu Rong's eyes both lit up.
Without the slightest hesitation, Ning Fengzhi raised his hand and pushed the Soul Bone toward Gu Rong.
"For me? Sect Master, you mustn't!"
Gu Rong hurriedly stepped half a pace back, repeatedly waving his hands in refusal:
"This Soul Bone is far too precious. You should use it yourself, Sect Master, or save it for Rongrong!"
Ning Fengzhi held it out farther, his tone firm:
"Elder Bone, there's no need to refuse. Now that the Sky Screen has revealed the original future to the public, Spirit Hall's ambitions are plain for all to see. We must prepare our defenses!"
"Elder Sword has already broken through to level ninety-seven, but you remain at level ninety-five. If you can use this Soul Bone to reach level ninety-six, our sect will have another safeguard, and you'll be better able to protect Rongrong!"
"If Rongrong knew, she would certainly agree with my decision."
Chen Xin chimed in from the side:
"Exactly. Take it. I'm not speaking up for your sake. I just don't want you dragging me down the next time we face an enemy."
Looking at the two of them, Gu Rong's throat worked. Finally, he cupped his fists firmly:
"Very well! Then I'll accept it! I won't disappoint you, Sect Master. I'll break through to level ninety-six soon and keep our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect safe!"
Then Chen Xin immediately changed the subject:
"Stay here in the sect and absorb the Soul Bone without worry!"
"Now that the Sect Master has reached level eighty, I'll take him to hunt for his eighth Soul Ring!"
At that same moment.
Elsewhere in Manga World.
Spirit City. Before the Papal Hall.
"What a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! What a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!!"
Bibi Dong abruptly tightened her grip on the Scepter, even the Soul Power around her carrying suppressed fury:
"We won our attack on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, yet lost the Four Sons of the Royal Banner and four thousand elite soldiers!"
"In attacking the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we razed even their gates, yet still allowed them to preserve their foundations!"
"The outcome far exceeded this pope's expectations!!"
Hu Liena stood to one side, keeping even her breathing extremely light.
Below the steps, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei stood with their heads bowed.
(A question for you, sweeties!)
(Do you like the manga versions of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo???)
(They're a man and a woman. Do you want the two of them to get together???)
They were just about to offer words of comfort.
But Bibi Dong quickly regained her composure, a ruthless glint flashing in her eyes:
"Forget it. None of this has happened yet. It can still be changed!!"
"Once my Spirit Hall makes the rankings and receives the Sky Screen's rewards, everything will change!"
Having been conquered and ruled by the Utopia Federation, she had already resigned herself to her fate.
But learning that Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong had brought their relationship to fruition had rekindled her ambition!
She would conquer the entire world anew!!
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