Chapter 28: Special Martial Soul Ranking List
Lu Xiao, hearing this, snapped out of his contemplation, his face returning to its usual calm and collected expression.
He spread his hands and smiled indifferently, "That's not right. You've never asked about my specific strength, have you?"
This lighthearted and somewhat teasing remark instantly left Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing speechless.
They were momentarily speechless, but it seemed true!
Recalling carefully, ever since they joined Big Dipper Academy, their young dean either lay on a chair basking in the sun or strolled idly around the academy.
When guiding their Cultivation, he mostly used verbal guidance and was never seen meditating or Cultivating seriously.
His demeanor looked like that of a leisurely ordinary person, far removed from the words "Peak expert."
It was precisely because of this.
When the truth was revealed in such a shocking manner, they felt such a tremendous impact.
However, this conversation also diluted the previous tense atmosphere.
The three girls quickly calmed the turbulent waves in their hearts, replaced by an indescribable excitement and thrill.
They had finally caught a glimpse of the true Foundation of Big Dipper Academy's iceberg.
A dean who could trigger a Heavenly Tribulation and possessed top-tier combat power beyond imagination.
A teacher Li Bai whose Sword Qi soared to the sky and was unfathomable... Joining such an academy meant that their future Dao would far exceed what ordinary people could imagine.
Titled Douluo?
Perhaps that was merely a starting point!
Becoming a Peak expert renowned throughout the Douluo Continent no longer seemed like an unattainable dream.
Thinking of this, bright lights flickered in their three beautiful eyes, filled with unprecedented confidence and anticipation for their future Cultivation path.
Just then, Ning Rongrong seemed to suddenly remember something.
She quickly walked up to Lu Xiao, solemnly taking out the Immortal Herb from her spirit tool, which glowed with luxurious golden light and resembled glazed tile—the qiluo tulip.
"Dean, I'd like to ask for leave to go home for a trip," Ning Rongrong said earnestly.
"I want to take this qiluo tulip back for my father to consume. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Martial Soul has always had a flaw; we can only Cultivate up to Rank seventy-nine at most."
"Since this Immortal Herb can help my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, perhaps... perhaps it can also make my father's Martial Soul evolve!"
Her eyes were full of hope.
Her father, School Master Ning Fengzhi, as the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, his greatest regret in life was being limited by his Martial Soul, unable to Breakthrough Rank eighty.
If this could be changed, it would be a great joy for her father and for the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Lu Xiao looked at Ning Rongrong, then glanced at the shimmering Immortal Herb in her hand, pondered for a moment, and then nodded.
He not only agreed to Ning Rongrong's request but also told Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing, "You can also take this opportunity to go back for a few days and relax. You've worked hard Cultivating during this time."
Then, his gaze returned to Ning Rongrong, his tone calm but with a hint of reminder.
"Rongrong, the qiluo tulip indeed possesses the miraculous effect of promoting the evolution of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"But you must know that the effectiveness of the Immortal Herb is closely related to the age, Foundation, and potential of the user."
"The younger the age, the lower the Soul Power Rank, and the stronger the body's plasticity, the more thorough the Immortal Herb's effect in improving talent and inducing evolution tends to be, allowing it to exert its full medicinal power."
He paused and continued, "Your father, School Master Ning, has profound Cultivation and is Advanced in years; his Martial Soul form is already stable."
"While he consumes this qiluo tulip, it will certainly greatly benefit his body, increase some Soul Power, and even possibly cause a certain degree of beneficial mutation in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"But whether it can directly evolve into a perfect Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda like yours... there are many variables, and it is not a sure thing."
After listening, a trace of imperceptible disappointment flashed in Ning Rongrong's bright eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
She nodded vigorously, "Dean, I understand what you mean, but no matter what, this is hope."
"Even if it can only make my father's Martial Soul evolve a little, it's worth it. This Immortal Herb is useless to me for now, so it's better to let my father try!"
Seeing that her mind was made up and her filial piety was commendable.
Lu Xiao said no more, smiling and nodding in agreement.
On the other side, Dugu Yan also expressed a desire to return to Heaven Dou City to visit her grandfather, Dugu Bo.
Zhu Zhuqing, however, shook her head, her clear, cold voice carrying undeniable firmness.
"Dean, I won't be going back. This time with the Martial Soul Ranking rewards, Rongrong and the others have significantly increased their Soul Power. I want to use this time to continue secluded Cultivation, consolidate my Cultivation, and not slack off."
She deeply knew that she was from the Star Luo Empire, in a special situation, and had a marriage contract and competitive relationship with Dai Mubai. Strength was her fundamental means of survival.
With the appearance of the heavenly curtain this time, she had fallen quite a bit behind Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong.
She had to seize every moment to consolidate her advantage and catch up.
"Good!"
Lu Xiao praised Zhu Zhuqing's choice.
Just as the group had discussed and decided their individual actions, another anomaly occurred!
"Boom boom boom!"
The sky, which had returned to clear, suddenly rippled with invisible waves again.
Streaks of golden light began to converge, as if an invisible giant hand was painting on the heavenly curtain.
Everyone's gaze was instantly drawn, once again looking towards the mysterious and unpredictable heavenly curtain.
They saw the golden light slowly converging, forming lines of clear and majestic text, suspended above the sky:
[special martial soul ranking List, to be announced in three days.]
[Announcing the unique Martial Souls of the Douluo Continent, each possessing special and unique Martial Souls.]
(Note: Martial Souls that have already appeared on previous Martial Soul Rankings will not be included in this list.)
As these words appeared, the entire Douluo Continent, countless Soul Masters, after a brief moment of stunned silence,
erupted into a frenzy of discussion far more enthusiastic than before!
"special martial soul ranking List? Only unique Martial Souls are included?"
"Great! Those monstrous Martial Souls aren't on the list, our chance has come!"
"Although my Martial Soul is only Advanced, it's said that an ancestor had a mutation, so maybe it's unique!"
"Quick! Immediately check the family genealogy and ancient records to see if our Martial Soul has any special mention!"
Countless Soul Masters who believed their Martial Souls were special, or possessed mutated Martial Souls, or inherited ancient but obscure Martial Souls,
instantly ignited a blazing fire of hope in their hearts.
This meant that they also had a chance to ascend this mysterious heavenly ranking and obtain the coveted heavenly gift!
However, the changes in the heavenly curtain did not stop.
Below the [special martial soul ranking List], golden light continued to flow.
Another line of heart-pounding text appeared one by one:
[Douluo Continent Expert Ranking List...]
[Douluo Continent Martial Soul Beast Ranking List...]
[Divine Artifact Ranking List...]
[power ranking list...]
[...]
...Silence!
A deathly silence enveloped all places where the heavenly curtain could be seen!
But this silence lasted only for an extremely brief moment, then it was replaced by an utterly ignited fervor!
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