Upon hearing this, all the Shrek Academy students turned their attention to Tang San.
As a direct disciple of Master Yu Xiaogang, Tang San has a profound understanding of martial spirit theory.
Tang San also came to his senses at this moment, and his heart skipped a beat when he saw the reward details.
"Our teacher said that it's impossible to create spirit rings artificially. Spirit rings can only be obtained from spirit beasts. This is an ironclad rule in the world of spirit masters!"
This is one of the core tenets of the master's theory.
It is also the cornerstone of the Soul Master system.
If spirit rings can be artificially created, wouldn't that overturn the teacher's lifelong research?
Just then.
A flash of inspiration struck Tang San, and the specific details of the reward flooded into his mind.
It is indeed possible to artificially create soul rings of a thousand years or less.
Although it requires a lot of resources and time, it is theoretically entirely feasible.
Seeing Tang San's changing expression, the Shrek Academy members couldn't help but ask in confusion:
"Third Brother, could it be that the master's theory is wrong?"
"If this method of creating artificial spirit rings is real, then wouldn't all of the master's theories be..."
Faced with everyone's doubts, Tang San took a deep breath.
He absolutely could not allow his teacher's reputation to be damaged.
His teacher was incredibly kind to him and was one of the most important family members in the world.
Tang San's eyes flickered as he quickly organized his thoughts and forced an explanation:
"This is impossible within the realm of mortals."
"But the heavens are incredibly powerful, and this is a divine miracle."
"So this is a coincidence, a special law bestowed by God, not a mistake in the teacher's theory."
At this point, Tang San paused, then continued with a serious expression:
"Under the existing rules, the teacher's theory remains the truth."
"But the rewards from this celestial canopy transcend the rules."
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.
"That's true, the master's theories are trustworthy."
"After all, this is a miracle, so it's normal for it to be a little special."
Seeing that everyone had been persuaded, Tang San secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but a shadow of gloom flashed deep in his eyes.
This event not only humiliated him with its ranking, but the reward also served as a betrayal of his teacher.
Xiao Wu didn't think that much about it; she excitedly said:
"Being able to create a thousand-year soul ring is an incredible reward."
"From now on, lower-ranking disciples of the Tang Sect will no longer need to hunt soul beasts and take risks."
Ning Rongrong, however, frowned, her thoughts drifting deeper into the future.
"This is only eighth place, yet the rewards are so generous, even involving a heaven-defying method like creating a spirit ring."
"So, how generous would the rewards be for the top three, especially the first place winner?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San's slightly relieved expression immediately fell again.
He stared intently at the sky, his eyes filled with resentment and jealousy.
He originally thought first place was a sure thing.
They felt that the highest honor and reward belonged to him alone.
But now, reality has dealt him a cruel blow.
"Eighth place..."
Tang San gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words.
"I want to see just who these seven forces are."
"Especially the first place winner, who actually dared to be ranked higher than my Tang Clan!"
He refused.
He possesses twin martial souls, a hundred solutions to hidden weapons, and the ultimate techniques of the Tang Sect. Now, he is on the verge of becoming a god.
He didn't believe there was any force in the world that could consistently outclass him!
...
Sea Moon Empire.
Inside that magnificent, luxurious palace, the air seemed to freeze.
Zhu Zhuqing knelt beside the large phoenix couch, her hands somewhat clumsy but diligently massaging the back and legs of the beautiful woman on the couch.
Her usually aloof face was now filled with astonishment. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the words that had just disappeared on the sky outside the palace, and her red lips were slightly parted, unable to close for a long time.
Just now, the Heavenly Curtain announced the eighth place on the power ranking, and it was none other than the Tang Sect.
"What? The Tang Clan is only ranked eighth?"
Zhu Zhuqing's voice was filled with incomprehension and shock, and she unconsciously stopped what she was doing.
In her original understanding, the Tang Sect had gathered the Shrek Seven Devils, the four major single-attribute sects, and the full support of the Heaven Dou Empire.
With Poseidon Island as its backing, such a behemoth, even if not the number one on the continent, should certainly be firmly in the top three.
However, reality gave her a resounding slap in the face.
On the couch, Haiyue lazily turned over, her eyes, which seemed to contain endless moonlight, glanced at Zhu Zhuqing indifferently, and a contemptuous smile appeared on her lips.
"Zhu Zhuqing, why did you stop? Continue."
Upon hearing this voice, which carried a hint of coldness and authority, Zhu Zhuqing trembled and quickly lowered her head again, continuing to massage Haiyue's long and firm calves with both hands.
She is no longer the proud ghost cat she once was.
Before this unfathomable empress, she was merely a maidservant forced to bow her head for survival.
Haiyue comfortably squinted her eyes and said casually:
"Judging from your naive and unsophisticated appearance, do you really think that Tang Clan is very powerful?"
Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip. Although she was currently under someone else's control, she couldn't help but whisper a rebuttal when her beliefs were mentioned:
"Of course the Tang Sect is strong. Third Brother... Tang San has exceptional talent and unparalleled wisdom. He not only possesses twin martial souls, but also single-handedly established the Tang Sect, and is now the successor of the Sea God."
With the rest of us from Shrek Academy, along with numerous titled Douluo elders, the overall strength of the Tang Sect is absolutely enough to rival the Spirit Empire.
How could such a force only rank eighth?
In Zhu Zhuqing's view, Tianmu's ranking was an insult and a complete denial of their years of hard work.
Upon hearing these words, Haiyue chuckled softly, but there was little sarcasm in her laughter; rather, it was a condescending pity.
She extended her slender fingers and gently lifted Zhu Zhuqing's chin, forcing the other woman to look into her eyes.
"That's because you're like a frog in a well, you haven't witnessed the power of your master."
Zhu Zhuqing was forced to tilt her head back, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.
"Owner?"
Looking at the empress before her, whose strength was unfathomable and who could easily suppress even a titled Douluo, she felt a surge of shock in her heart.
"You're so powerful... and you even have a master?"
During their time together, Zhu Zhuqing came to know how terrifying Haiyue was; it was a level of power that completely surpassed her understanding.
She originally thought Haiyue was one of the most powerful beings in the world, but now, this queen-like figure actually claims to have a master.
Haiyue loosened her fingers and gently licked her rosy lips with the tip of her tongue.
A hint of fervor and infatuation shone in his eyes, his expression like that of a devout believer speaking of his god.
"Have you forgotten who was number one on the Martial Soul Ranking just now?"
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils suddenly contracted, and the breathtaking scene on the sky earlier instantly flashed through her mind.
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