Chapter 29 Yu Xiaogang's Mysterious Confidence! The Gold List is Exposed, Slapping Shrek Academy in the Face!
They originally thought that with the Shrek Seven Devils' talent and martial souls, dominating half of the rankings should not be a problem.
But now it seems that this is not only a contest of strength, but also a contest of underlying strength.
Seeing the worry on Tang San's face, Xiao Wu immediately went forward, took his arm with both hands, and gently comforted him:
"Third Brother, don't worry."
"This list is based on overall quality. No matter how deep the water is, your Blue Silver Emperor and Clear Sky Hammer are definitely the strongest."
"Especially the Clear Sky Hammer, that's the number one weapon martial soul in the world. I don't believe anyone can be better than you!"
"You're definitely number one!"
Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Tang San's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, and he gently patted the back of her hand.
Just then, a confident voice rang out from the side.
"Of course, Third Brother will definitely be number one, there's no doubt about it."
Ma Hongjun walked out with a proud expression, his round belly protruding.
He raised his head, looking at the sky, his eyes burning with a fierce flame.
"As for how deep the water is, hehe, I'm a fire enthusiast, I'll just boil this water dry!"
Dai Mubai glanced at him and said irritably:
"You fatso, what nonsense are you spouting now?"
Ma Hongjun was displeased and glared at him, saying:
"Boss Dai, aren't you looking down on me?"
"What is my martial soul?"
"That's a phoenix! The king of birds!"
"Moreover, I am no longer the Evil Fire Phoenix of yesteryear. Having consumed the immortal herb Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and refined the inner core of the Ten-Headed Fiery Sun Serpent, I am now the Ten-Headed Fire Phoenix!"
Ma Hongjun became more and more excited as he spoke, and a burst of intense heat suddenly erupted from his body, instantly distorting the surrounding air.
"This is comparable to the ultimate fire!"
"When it comes to explosive power, besides Third Brother, who can compare to me?"
"Furthermore, the sky also said that it also depends on the degree of development of the martial soul."
Ma Hongjun patted his chest and made a solemn vow.
"I haven't been slacking off all these years, and I've mastered the art of using these flames."
"I'm certain I'll be in the top ten of this Martial Soul Ranking!"
"Even a top-five finish is highly probable!"
Seeing Ma Hongjun's overflowing confidence, the Shrek members didn't want to dampen his enthusiasm, after all, the Ten-Headed Fire Phoenix was indeed a rare top-tier martial soul.
Just as everyone was discussing this, the scene in the sky changed again.
Boom—!
A loud phoenix cry suddenly resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
The original golden background of the list was instantly dyed crimson, as if the entire sky was on fire.
Immediately afterwards, a gigantic phoenix phantom, its entire body engulfed in flames, soared into the sky. It had ten heads, each spewing flames capable of incinerating everything.
The terrifying heat was so intense that even through the sky, it made one feel parched.
Several lines of large characters slowly coalesced in the raging flames.
[Martial Soul Ranking, 14th Place: Ten-Headed Fire Phoenix!]
[Owner: Ma Hongjun!]
Upon seeing this, Ma Hongjun, who had been shouting, suddenly froze.
He opened his mouth wide, but before he could even feel happy, his gaze fell on the ranking number.
Fourteenth place.
Not in the top five.
It's not even in the top ten.
He was only one rank higher than that Golden Crocodile Douluo.
Then, detailed annotations emerged.
[The Fiery Phoenix, mutated from an ordinary domestic chicken, had congenital defects, but by chance, it consumed the immortal herb Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to remove impurities, and later refined the inner core of the ancient mythical beast, the Ten-Headed Fiery Sun Serpent.]
[The phoenix flames were purified, and the evil fire phoenix completed its ultimate evolution, becoming a ten-headed fire phoenix!]
[Evaluation: The flame quality is comparable to the ultimate fire, with extremely high explosive power, and it possesses the rudiments of immortality.]
[Reward: Increase the age of all spirit rings by 3,000 years!]
A beam of red light descended from the sky and entered Ma Hongjun's body.
His spirit rings shone brightly, especially the several ten-thousand-year spirit rings, which became even deeper and darker.
But Ma Hongjun was completely oblivious to the increase in his strength at that moment. He stood there blankly, his face full of disbelief.
"What?"
Fourteenth?
"Are you kidding me?!"
Ma Hongjun clutched his head and let out a scream.
"I, Fatty, am a ten-headed fire phoenix! A being comparable to the ultimate fire!"
"How could you only be ranked fourteenth?"
"This is a cover-up! There's definitely something fishy going on!"
He had just confidently declared that a top-five finish was within reach, only to be proven wrong, leaving his chubby face flushed red.
Not only him, but the Shrek members also looked at each other in disbelief.
Ning Rongrong covered her mouth in surprise and said:
"How could it be so low?"
"Fatty's martial soul quality is arguably the highest among us, second only to Third Brother, yet he didn't even make the top ten?"
Oscar also frowned and said:
"Yes, this is a phoenix, the strongest being below the true dragon. Aren't the requirements for this list a bit too harsh?"
Yu Xiaogang stared at the words on the sky, his already stiff expression becoming even more serious.
He speculated:
"The Ten-Headed Fire Phoenix is indeed a top-tier martial soul comparable to the ultimate fire."
"Logically speaking, it should be more than qualified to be in the top ten."
"But it only ranks fourteenth, so the problem may lie in its foundation."
Tang San turned his head and looked at Yu Xiaogang, his eyes questioning.
"Teacher, what do you mean?"
Tang San was also extremely shocked. In terms of the quality of martial souls alone, Ma Hongjun's phoenix martial soul was absolutely top-tier, second only to his twin martial soul configuration.
The ranking of the sky is indeed puzzling.
Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, displaying the demeanor of a master who had seen through everything.
"Don't forget the rules before the sky curtain."
"The evaluation of the Martial Soul Ranking is not only based on the quality of the martial soul itself."
"A comprehensive evaluation must also be conducted based on a series of complex factors, including the master's martial soul level, quantity, potential, and the degree of development of the martial soul!"
Yu Xiaogang stretched out a finger and pointed at Ma Hongjun, who was still wailing.
"Although Hongjun's martial soul has evolved, it is still a mutation of a chicken, and its foundation may still be slightly inferior to those innate god-level martial souls."
"In addition, he was lax in his cultivation in his early years, so although his development of his martial soul was good, it was by no means at its peak."
"That's probably why he's not ranked high."
After listening to the master's analysis, everyone suddenly understood.
Ning Rongrong nodded thoughtfully, then her eyes lit up again.
"If that's the case..."
"Does that mean that each of us still has a chance to make the list?"
"Since the assessment is based on comprehensive qualities, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, with its unparalleled support capabilities, should definitely rank high, right?"
The crowd's gazes returned to their eagerness.
As long as it's not simply a contest of destructive power, then each of them has the right to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly, a confident smile on his face.
"That's right."
"We all have a chance."
"Although Hongjun is only fourteenth, this precisely demonstrates the fairness of the list."
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