Chapter 14: Second Place on the Gold List Revealed! Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena
"I didn't expect this..."
Bibi Dong took a deep breath, her tone tinged with self-mockery and resentment.
"I never imagined that my lifelong hard work and decades of forbearance would not only unify the Spirit Empire internally, but also allow the Spirit Empire to possess half of the Douluo Continent's territory."
"He commands countless titled Douluo and an army of a million."
"In the end, he only ranked third on the power rankings?"
Bibi Dong turned around and looked at Qian Renxue beside her.
Qian Renxue had recovered from her initial shock and her expression had calmed down somewhat.
"Although I was surprised, I had anticipated this possibility."
Qian Renxue said softly.
"The Tang Clan can rank fourth. Those monsters are growing too fast. This world is full of variables."
Bibi Dong shook her head, but the doubt in her eyes did not disappear.
"No matter how hard I think about it, even if I rack my brains, I still don't know who the remaining two unknown forces are?"
Her gaze swept over the bewildered elders around her.
Is it deep within the Star Dou Forest? Or in an unknown overseas country?
Just as the atmosphere was becoming somewhat tense, Hu Liena, who had been standing behind Bibi Dong, exclaimed in surprise.
"Teacher, look at the reward!"
"What a generous reward!"
This reminder made Bibi Dong refocus her attention on the text below the list.
Her originally gloomy face suddenly brightened the moment she saw the contents of the reward, and even burst forth with an astonishing radiance.
Bibi Dong's eyes lit up.
"The Soul Devouring Spider Emperor Martial Soul fills in the missing soul rings, and all its soul rings are upgraded to 100,000 years?"
Her fingers, gripping the scepter, trembled slightly with excitement.
For her, this was not just an improvement in strength, but a smooth path to godhood.
"Once I complete the soul ring of my second martial soul, both of my martial souls will have been fully absorbed, and I will naturally pass the seventh trial of Rakshasa."
Bibi Dong's lips curled up in a smile, and at that moment, her charm made the surrounding scenery pale in comparison.
"All my spirit rings have been upgraded to 100,000 years, which means that all eighteen of my spirit rings are 100,000 years old."
Eighteen 100,000-year spirit rings!
What a terrifying concept this is!
Even Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu back then could never have imagined such a configuration.
Bibi Dong was very happy.
She knew the power of a 100,000-year spirit ring; it represented a qualitative leap.
"In that case, I am very confident that I can pass the eighth test of the Rakshasa—the heart of the Rakshasa."
Bibi Dong secretly made her own plans.
The Rakshasa God's tests are extremely insidious and vicious, especially the eighth test, which is not only extremely difficult, but also results in the complete annihilation of one's soul if one is not careful.
She had been hesitant to take that final step, lingering at this hurdle.
But things are different now.
"As long as you pass the eighth test, you can successfully receive the inheritance of the ninth test of the Rakshasa and become a Rakshasa god."
The eighth trial of the Rakshasa is very difficult and even life-threatening, while the ninth trial of the Rakshasa is simply to receive the inheritance.
As long as the eighth test is passed, the Rakshasa God will be secure.
This means that she, Bibi Dong, is about to become a true god!
Rankings and third place are no longer important in the face of becoming a god.
Seeing the joy on Bibi Dong's face, Qian Renxue felt conflicted, but she still spoke up:
"And this 'Avenger' skill is also very good."
"No one will dare to kill you anymore, or they'll die too!"
This is the best talisman.
Especially in this chaotic world where gods rise up, having such a passive skill that allows one to perish together with others is enough to deter anyone who wants to carry out a decapitation operation against the Spirit Empire.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly, her gaze becoming sharp and domineering once again.
With this reward, she gained the confidence to sweep everything away.
Who cares who the top two are?
Once she becomes a Rakshasa goddess, everything will submit to her.
...
The far north.
In the heart of this white wasteland covered in ice and snow, there lies a completely different paradise.
Inside an exquisite courtyard.
There is no biting cold wind here, but rather a spring-like climate all year round, warm and pleasant.
Unidentified exotic flowers and herbs swayed gently in the breeze, emitting a faint fragrance.
Jing Yuan was lying lazily in a large rocking chair.
His eyes were slightly closed, and he looked relaxed, as if the earth-shaking changes in the outside world had nothing to do with him.
Beside him, the two great rulers of the far north had suppressed all their coldness and were serving him with the utmost tenderness.
The Snow Emperor wore a simple white dress, looking noble and elegant.
She stood behind Jing Yuan, her slender fingers gently massaging his temples.
Those hands, which should have been able to control the wind and snow, were now as warm and smooth as jade, with just the right amount of force.
As she moved, her long, white hair would occasionally fall down, brushing against Jing Yuan's cheek and bringing a slightly itchy sensation.
And beside Jing Yuan.
The Ice Emperor was kneeling on a soft cushion.
Her bright green twin ponytails hung down her back, making her look playful and cute, but beneath this adorable appearance lay a figure that would make your blood boil.
At this moment, the Ice Emperor was extending her small, crystal-clear hands and gently patting Jing Yuan's calves.
"Um..."
Jing Yuan let out a soft, comfortable groan, thoroughly enjoying himself.
Such treatment, being served by two peerless soul beasts, is something that probably only he could enjoy in the whole world.
As the Ice Emperor massaged the area, she looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her emerald eyes.
"Third place on the Douluo Power Ranking, the Spirit Empire?"
"That human woman's power is actually that strong? But compared to you, sir, she's still far inferior."
The Ice Emperor's tone was somewhat ingratiating, and her movements became even gentler, her fingertips tracing over Jing Yuan's skin, creating a subtle sensation.
"I wonder what other unknown forces exist besides the Star Dou Forest?"
The Snow Emperor leaned slightly forward, her breathtaking white figure appearing and disappearing in the shadows.
She whispered in Jing Yuan's ear:
"Yes, logically speaking, there are no other powerful forces besides the Star Dou Forest."
"We have some understanding of the underlying nature of the human world."
Jing Yuan slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips.
He reached out and gently patted the Ice Emperor's hand, signaling her to pat it harder.
"The world is so big, there are all sorts of wonders."
"Just watch."
Jing Yuan didn't explain much, but his calm and composed demeanor only made the two empresses more infatuated.
Just then.
The golden light above the sky churned violently, like boiling magma.
[Second place on the Douluo Power Ranking: Star Dou Forest!]
The moment those words were uttered, the air in the courtyard seemed to freeze for a moment.
The Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor exchanged a glance, both seeing the knowing look in each other's eyes.
But then, more detailed information began to appear on the sky.
What the world perceives as the Star Dou Forest is merely its outer perimeter; its core lies the Lake of Life!
The master of the Star Dou Forest is Gu Yuena, who is also the ruler of all soul beasts!
[end of the chapter]