The next day, Wang Qiye was fiddling with the True Dragon Nine Crowns in his hands, while Yu Yuanzhen sat indifferently to one side.
Wang Qiye's martial soul was not a dragon martial soul, nor did he have a true dragon bloodline. No matter how he tried refining them, he could never refine the True Dragon Nine Crowns.
Besides, all day long, he had merely been rolling the True Dragon Nine Crowns around like beads. If that could count as refining them, Yu Yuanzhen would go eat shit!!!
On the surface, however, Yu Yuanzhen still put on a thoroughly frightened look.
Just then, the Heaven Ranking, which had remained motionless for seven days, suddenly changed. Everyone on the Douluo Continent sensed it in their hearts and looked up at the sky.
The upper portion of the Pride of Heaven Ranking began to be announced.
Everyone on the continent grew excited.
Spirit Hall, Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong sat upright in the great hall, with fresh fruit and wine laid out on the table. Unlike last time, when she had been completely unprepared, the Heaven Ranking had announced the release time in advance, so naturally, Bibi Dong intended to enjoy watching in comfort.
"Master, can't you let me have a sip of this Ice God Wine? Just one sip."
Bibi Dong tensed her thumb and middle finger. With a snap, she flicked Hu Liena's forehead, hurting her so much that she crouched down clutching her head.
At that moment, Gui Mei and Chrysanthemum Douluo also entered the great hall.
"Elders, come sit here as well. Let us watch the release of the Pride of Heaven Ranking together."
"Yes. Thank you, Your Holiness."
The two sat down, but seeing that the Pride of Heaven Ranking had not yet updated, they took the opportunity to report, "Your Holiness, the elders we previously sent to Skywater Academy and Heaven Dou Royal Academy have returned."
"According to them, the ranked prodigy at Skywater Academy has already been taken away by a mysterious Titled Douluo."
"As for Heaven Dou Academy, Ye Lingling has been accepted as Poison Douluo Dugu Bo's disciple. Her soul bone was not taken."
"That old poisoner actually has the leisure to take a disciple now." Bibi Dong nodded to indicate that she understood.
A few days earlier, because she had been somewhat concerned about the Lord of the Netherworld mentioned on the Pride of Heaven Ranking, Bibi Dong had personally traveled to Shrek Academy's grounds. Unexpectedly, she had still arrived one step too late. That prodigy had been beaten to death by Tang Hao just like that, and even his soul bone had been taken.
"Hmph." Bibi Dong snorted coldly. "These sects and powers are all cut from the same cloth. Once they have strength, they either bully the weak or seize things through trickery and force."
"Your Highness, there is no need to belittle yourself. At the very least, all these Soul Master Tournaments have already raised the standing of support-type and food-type soul masters."
Bibi Dong nodded without committing herself either way.
In Spirit City, Flender and Zhao Wuji had already been incorporated into Spirit Hall, and Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Dai Mubai were gathered with them.
Today was the day the Pride of Heaven Ranking would be released.
Yet compared with the first release of the Pride of Heaven Ranking, the five felt as though a lifetime had passed.
They had clearly still been at Shrek Academy before, excitedly discussing with their classmates and teachers who had a better chance of making the ranking. Yet now, the whole of Shrek Academy had scattered, and one of their companions was even buried forever in that little grove.
"All right, all right, cheer up, everyone. You two brats, what if one of you makes the ranking? At least no one will come forcibly snatch your soul bones now." Flender clapped his hands hard.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The Imperial Fighting Team gathered once more. Over these seven days, they had grown unbearably impatient to learn who the top five prodigies on the Pride of Heaven Ranking were.
"Yanzi, Yanzi, do you think I'll be one of the top five prodigies?" Yu Tianheng asked.
Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at him. "How would I know?"
"Judging by Shui Bing'er in sixth place, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, which has comprehended the thunder law, ought to make the ranking, right?" Yu Tianheng said again.
"It should be possible, I suppose." Dugu Yan could not be bothered with him, because she had already recognized that she most likely would not make the ranking. After all, her grandfather had the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, while she merely had an ordinary Jade Phosphorous Serpent.
Meanwhile, apart from Skywater Academy, the students of the Five Elemental Academies also huddled together nervously. They had also seen Shui Bing'er of Skywater Academy make the ranking. Each of their Five Elemental Academies was associated with at least one law, so every student's chances of making the ranking were quite high.
Just then, fifth place on the Pride of Heaven Ranking slowly appeared.
[Fifth place on the ranking: Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, Hu Liena.] [Reason for ranking: The Nine-Tailed Fox is naturally enchanting and excels at stirring the desires of all living beings.] [If it experiences the mortal world and gains a clear understanding of the seven emotions and six desires, its fur can turn white. When all its fur has become snow-white, it can be called a Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, an auspicious being for all beneath heaven.] [Those possessing the Nine-Tailed Fox martial soul have a natural affinity for the desire law, but are also easily led astray by the seven emotions and six desires. If they can evolve their martial soul into the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, they have a slim chance of comprehending the fortune law and anchoring a nation's fortune.] [Assessment: Through this you rise; through this you shall surely fall.]
"I knew it! Nana would definitely make the ranking!" Yan exclaimed excitedly.
Hu Liena rolled her eyes at him. "Who said you could call me Nana?"
Beside her, Xie Yue said happily, "Little Na, congratulations. You're a prodigy on the Pride of Heaven Ranking now too."
Naturally, Hu Liena gladly accepted her brother's congratulations.
Bibi Dong beside her also happily drew Hu Liena into her arms. "Our Little Na really has done us proud. Now let's see who still dares say you aren't suited for the Saintess Position."
Hu Liena basked in her success, smiling freely.
But Bibi Dong tapped Hu Liena's forehead with a slender, jade-like finger, pointing out the words on the Pride of Heaven Ranking. "Easily led astray by the seven emotions and six desires."
"How could that happen, Master? The man who could lead me astray with the seven emotions and six desires hasn't been born yet!"
Hearing this, Yan immediately pulled a long face.
"I'm just afraid that when the time comes, you'll see a man you fancy and find yourself unable to move. Let your master tell you: not a single man is any good."
Yet everyone at the table apart from her and Hu Liena was unmistakably male. Even Gui Mei and Chrysanthemum Douluo were two grown men. Still, every man at the table lowered his head guiltily, afraid that this master and disciple would notice the presence of such good-for-nothings as themselves.
At the First Prince's Residence in Heaven Dou City, Qian Renxue was also sitting idly in a pavilion, with a table full of fine wine, fruit, and vegetables laid out. However, only the two Titled Douluo, She Long and Ci Xue, sat before her.
"Elder She, if I remember correctly, isn't this Hu Liena the disciple that person took in? Supposedly, she's also part of the Golden Generation," Qian Renxue asked.
Elder She nodded, not daring to say more.
"That's fine too. At least she belongs to our Spirit Hall."
"Rest assured, Young Mistress. You will certainly earn a place on the Pride of Heaven Ranking as well," Ci Xue said.
Qian Renxue merely smiled calmly. She had never doubted her own talent.
"But I can't really be considered a young prodigy now. After all, that's merely something children compete over. Still, if I do make the ranking, I certainly won't object. It's a soul bone for nothing."
At Heaven Dou Imperial Academy in Heaven Dou City, Dugu Yan sat to one side, puffing her cheeks in annoyance. Beside her, Yu Tianheng hurried to comfort her. "Yanzi, Yanzi, don't worry. The next one will definitely be you."
Ye Lingling stood to one side just as before. Even though there were spare seats in the courtyard, she was unwilling to sit.
"Little Ye, have you finished reading the books I gave you?" Dugu Bo asked.
Ye Lingling said somewhat awkwardly, "Master, those pictures of poisonous insects are too frightening. I'm a little scared to look."
Before Dugu Bo could speak, Dugu Yan sprang up upon hearing this. "Those poisonous insects are adorable, all right? What's frightening about them?"
A huge question mark appeared above Ye Lingling's head.
Adorable?
Scorpions, centipedes, toads, snakes, and all sorts of bugs I can't even identify-did such things have the slightest thing to do with being adorable?
Dugu Bo, however, thought nothing of it. A pretty little girl finding those poisonous insects somewhat frightening was perfectly normal. "Then what about the sections other than the Poisonous Insects Section? My Detailed Explanation of Poisonous Creatures should also contain a Minerals Section and a Herbs Section."
"Master, I've already read and memorized the entire Minerals Section and Herbs Section," Ye Lingling replied.
"Oh?" Dugu Bo was rather surprised. That was material on nearly three hundred things related to poisons. How could she possibly have memorized it all in just four days?
Seemingly noticing the doubt on Dugu Bo's face, Ye Lingling answered confidently, "Master, feel free to test me."
"Don't test her yet, don't test her yet! Fourth place is about to appear on the Heaven Ranking."
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