Chapter 4 Shrek Academy's Confidence.
However, Qian Daoliu slowly shook his head, a barely perceptible worry flashing in his golden eyes.
His voice was calm yet carried an undeniable authority: "Have you all forgotten Seagod Island?"
Upon hearing this, the excitement on the faces of the several elders froze.
Qian Daoliu continued, "The Seagod Martial Soul, like the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, belongs to the inherited Martial Souls of first-level deities. There is no significant difference in quality between them; they represent the power of different deities, each with its own strengths."
"Therefore, whether Xue'er's Martial Soul or Poseidon's Seagod Martial Soul will be superior remains unknown."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the silent crowd, his tone growing increasingly profound: "Moreover, this world is vast. Who can say that besides angels and the Seagod, there aren't other equally powerful or even stronger divine inheritances hidden in the world? Isn't this suddenly appearing celestial canopy itself the greatest unknown?"
A hush fell over the hall.
Several Title Douluos then realized that they might have been somewhat presumptuous due to their favoritism towards their young master and their absolute confidence in the Spirit Hall.
After Qian Daoliu's guidance, they deeply understood the complexity and uncertainty behind the Spirit Ranking.
Golden Crocodile Douluo took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The Grand Elder is absolutely right. We were overthinking things. It seems that the ranking of this Spirit Ranking is indeed full of variables."
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly and said no more.
He turned his gaze back to the golden sky outside the hall, silently thinking, "Xue'er, no matter the ranking, this may be your opportunity, or it may be a test."
Heaven Dou Empire, Crown Prince's Palace.
Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) stood by the window, gazing up at the golden light covering the sky, her gentle, jade-like face showing undisguised shock.
Behind her, two figures appeared silently like ghosts—the Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo, who had been ordered to protect her.
They had learned some information about the Heavenly Curtain through special means.
"Your Highness," the Porcupine Douluo said in a low voice, his tone unusually grave.
"According to news from the Spirit Hall, Elders Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo attempted to approach the light curtain, but were instantly and severely injured by a ripple of golden light that spontaneously emanated from it. If His Holiness the Pope hadn't intervened in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
"That power… far exceeded our expectations," the Serpent Spear Douluo added. "According to our investigation, an 89th-level Soul Douluo, overconfident in his strength, forcibly soared into the sky to try and probe the mysteries of the Heavenly Curtain, but was instantly reduced to ashes by a bolt of golden lightning that appeared out of nowhere, far from the curtain, without even a chance to react."
Qian Renxue's fingers, holding her teacup, paused slightly upon hearing this.
She was well aware of the strength of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
A level 95 Super Douluo, working together, could even contend with level 96 or 97 powerhouses.
And a level 89 Soul Douluo would be considered a giant anywhere.
Such a powerful being, yet they didn't even have the slightest power to resist?
The power level displayed by this mysterious celestial curtain reminded her of the Angelic Trial.
But her intuition told her that the immense power contained behind this golden celestial curtain was probably even more profound, ancient, and powerful than the Angelic Trial she had encountered!
"So, the existence of this light curtain is beyond the control or interference of any force on the continent?"
Qian Renxue's voice remained as gentle as a prince's, but her heart was in turmoil.
"Yes, Your Highness, for now, it seems we can only wait and see," the Porcupine Douluo replied respectfully. The Serpent Spear Douluo said eagerly, "But Your Highness, rest assured! Your Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul is a divinely bestowed Martial Soul, with innate level 20 soul power."
"Young Master, you will surely be at the top of this Martial Soul Ranking! With the blessing of Heaven, your strength will undoubtedly advance further, and great achievements will be within your grasp!"
Qian Renxue gave a soft "hmm," saying nothing more.
Her gaze returned to the sky, but the absurd premonition in her heart grew clearer.
Perhaps there truly existed some Martial Souls beyond her comprehension, even more powerful than the Six-Winged Angel.
But she quickly suppressed this wavering.
Just as her grandfather and the elders had predicted, the only known first-level divine Martial Souls, besides the Angel, were the Sea God.
Theoretically, they should be roughly equal.
She had absolute confidence in her talent and Martial Soul; even if she couldn't be the top dog, she would certainly be among the top three!
'No matter the ranking, I, Qian Renxue, will definitely get this reward!'
A sharp glint flashed in her eyes, instantly concealed by perfect disguise, returning her to the gentle and refined Crown Prince of Heaven Dou.
Shrek Academy.
Led by Tang San and Dai Mubai, the students, along with Flander, Zhao Wuji, Yu Xiaogang, and others, all gathered here.
Gazing up at the strange phenomenon in the sky, their faces were filled with shock and curiosity.
"Little San, did you see that? The Spirit Ranking!"
Dai Mubai patted Tang San's shoulder forcefully and laughed heartily, "With your twin spirits, especially that number one Clear Sky Hammer in the world, you can definitely break into the top five. I wonder what earth-shattering rewards you'll receive then? Maybe it'll even boost your spirit power by ten levels!"
Oscar chimed in, "That's right! Third Brother's Clear Sky Hammer will definitely rank very high, and Boss Dai's Evil Eye White Tiger is also a top-tier beast spirit!"
Xiao Wu, holding Tang San's arm, didn't speak, but her eyes were full of pride and trust as she looked at him.
Ma Hongjun chuckled, "I think Third Brother can easily get first place! Then our Shrek Academy will be famous!"
Hearing his companions' words, Tang San naturally felt a surge of pride in his heart.
He recalled his teacher Yu Xiaogang's teachings: the Clear Sky Hammer was the number one weapon spirit in the world, of unparalleled quality. It was even comparable to legendary god-level spirits.
His father, Tang Hao, having just entered the Title Douluo realm, was able to severely injure Qian Xunji, the former Pope of the Spirit Hall—proof of this.
He also believed that his Clear Sky Hammer spirit had a very high chance of challenging for the top spot on the Spirit Ranking!
On the surface, however, he remained humble, smiling gently, "Mu Bai, Oscar, don't just talk about me. Your Evil-Eyed White Tiger is also a top-tier offensive beast spirit, and Oscar's Sausage spirit is an unprecedented food-type spirit with innate full soul power, of extremely high quality."
"Xiao Wu's Soft-Boned Rabbit and Fatty's Evil Fire Phoenix are also extraordinary. I believe all of our spirits have a chance to make it into the top twenty."
He glanced at his companions and continued, "If we can obtain the resources bestowed by the Heavenly Canopy, our strength will definitely reach a new level."
"When the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament comes a few years later, we, the Shrek Seven Devils, will surely make a name for ourselves and fulfill our teacher's expectations!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Mu Bai and the others' smiles became even brighter, and the atmosphere became lively.
What young person doesn't yearn for fame and fortune, who doesn't anticipate extraordinary encounters and opportunities?
(End of Chapter)