Chapter 8 Jade Crown Refuses to Accept the Heavenly Ranking.
Numerous Forces Head to the Holy Court!
Tang Xiao said, "According to the information relayed by our Haotian Sect's informants, quite a few forces are already heading to the Holy Court to prepare gifts."
"Indeed, it seems these sects have been intimidated by this Holy Court." The Fifth Elder shrugged and smiled, then looked at Tang Xiao and said, "Sect Master, since that's the case, how about I also represent the Haotian Sect to pay my respects?"
The Fourth Elder chimed in, "That's right. Although our Haotian Sect has secluded itself from the world, not everyone is qualified to provoke us. Sect Master, let me go with my fifth brother."
The Haotian Sect has been secluded for many years, and every disciple harbors resentment.
If they don't take this opportunity to vent, it will definitely affect the sect's morale in the future.
Thinking of this, Tang Xiao said to the two, "Then you two go. If it's really as we suspect, don't hold back!"
The Heavenly Ranking had only been in existence for half a day, yet it had already become a hot topic of discussion across the continent.
Like the Haotian Sect, most people believed that the Heavenly Ranking was a tool created by the Holy Court to promote themselves.
They couldn't believe that anyone could cultivate so many Title Douluos single-handedly!
The divine artifacts, 100,000-year-old soul bones, and supreme treasures of heaven and earth rewards from the Heavenly Ranking were too unattainable for them.
Those who did believe discussed the major sects listed on the ranking.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School only has support-type martial souls, how can they be on the list?"
"What do you know? It's said that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has Title Douluo-level experts!"
"No wonder, but the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School, which also has Title Douluos, is at the bottom?"
"They still have the nerve to call themselves the number one beast martial soul in the world?"
"Heh, the title of number one beast martial soul in the world is also certified by the Heavenly Ranking! It's just that there are two more divine beasts above the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School."
"I guess the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family can only be ranked at the bottom."
"..."
These words were relayed verbatim to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family.
Inside the main hall of True Dragon Mountain, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan's patriarch, Yu Yuanzhen, sat in the main seat, perusing a letter sent by Emperor Xueye.
Yu Yuanzhen had been in seclusion when the Heavenly Ranking descended, and only learned of its details after his emergence.
Emperor Xueye's letter stated that he would dispatch Crown Prince Xue Qinghe to pay homage, hoping to test the Holy Court's strength through the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan. After reading it, a flash of lightning illuminated the letter, turning it to ashes.
He turned his gaze to Yu Luomian below and asked, "Yu Luomian, what are your thoughts on the Heavenly Ranking?"
The middle-aged man standing below was none other than Yu Luomian, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, and also Yu Xiaogang's second uncle.
Yu Luomian said angrily, "Patriarch, I believe that the Holy Court is deliberately smearing my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan regarding this Heavenly Ranking!"
"Oh? Tell me about it."
Yu Yuanzhen frowned slightly, his fingertips tapping lightly on the armrest.
Yu Luomian said, "We've never heard of any of the forces on this Heavenly Ranking. Now that this so-called Heavenly Ranking has been opened, all those forces are going to pay their respects to the Holy Court."
"But people outside are spreading rumors that my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's title of the number one beast spirit in the world is just an empty name, and that it would be better if the number one on the Heavenly Ranking didn't show off!" As soon as Yu Luomian finished speaking, many elders below echoed his words.
As members of the number one beast spirit family in the world, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had their own pride.
Even if those people said it casually, it was still a stain on the reputation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Yu Yuanzhen stared indifferently at Yu Luomian. After a moment, a slight smile appeared on his lips. "Very well, since that's the case, then the Second Master will lead the charge and accompany me to the Holy Court."
Yu Luomian was stunned, unable to believe what he had just heard.
He had intended to persuade the old dragon to challenge the Holy Court for the sake of family honor—this was a message secretly sent to him by the Spirit Hall. How had he become the vanguard?
Had the Imperial Family also discovered something?
"Second Master, come with me!"
Yu Yuanzhen transformed into a bolt of lightning and flew out of True Dragon Mountain.
Yu Luomian, though reluctant, could only follow.
On the other side.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who had just left Shrek Academy, received a letter from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Rongrong was overjoyed and said to Zhu Zhuqing, "Zhuqing, my father and Grandpa Gu are on their way here, and many other powerful figures are also coming to the Holy Court to pay their respects. It seems this time there will be quite a spectacle."
A faint smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's face, her gaze fixed intently on the valley where the Holy Court was located.
Even if she couldn't become the master of the Holy Court this time, she would still gain a lot.
Half a day after the two left the academy,
the Shrek students, having just finished their master's lecture, noticed that many people from various forces were passing by their academy. Undoubtedly, their target was the Holy Court.
Inside the Imperial Palace of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Qian Renxue, disguised as a man, was also about to head to the Holy Court.
Emperor Xue Ye ordered that the delegation be sent to the Holy Court according to the highest imperial protocol, with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe leading the procession.
Even the divine artifact, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, was now entrusted to her.
The entourage was ready before the palace.
Emperor Xue Ye looked at Xue Qinghe and said in a deep voice, "Qinghe, on this journey, do not forget the heavy responsibility on your shoulders."
Xue Qinghe clasped her hands in a salute, her tone firm, "Please rest assured, Father, your son will not fail you."
Not far away, Prince Xue Xing watched this scene with a complex expression.
"No, such an important matter cannot be left to Xue Qinghe alone."
Beside Prince Xue Xing was another figure.
The man wore a gray robe, was tall and thin, and had dark green hair and beard.
His eyes, in particular, shone like emeralds.
The old man was named Dugu Bo, the only Title Douluo in the Heavenly Dou Empire, the Title Poison! Years ago, Poison Douluo was rescued by Prince Xue Xing, which led him to agree to become a retainer of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Prince Xue Xing looked at Dugu Bo and said, "Senior Du, could you please help me take Xue Beng to the Holy Court?"
Besides the Heaven Dou royal family, many other forces would be heading to the Holy Court this time.
Without Emperor Xue Ye's decree, he, as a prince, couldn't act rashly, but Xue Ye could travel freely.
In Prince Xue Xing's view, this was a good opportunity for Xue Beng to show his face and make connections with other forces.
Hearing this, a hint of longing flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes as he recalled the reward he received from the Holy Court.
If the Seven Illusions Cleansing Liquid, that treasure of heaven and earth, could truly purify all things, could it also remove the deadly poison of his and his granddaughter's Azure Scale Serpent King?!
Dugu Bo smiled calmly and said, "Of course, I'd like to see some excitement myself."
With that, Dugu Bo's figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.
(End of Chapter)