Chapter 52: Subtle Atmosphere
As if to confirm the conjecture in Bibi Dong's heart.
The heavenly curtain once again released a brilliant golden light.
[genius ranking]
[Tenth Place: Xie Yue!]
[Soul Power Rank: Level 50 attack system Battle Spirit King]
[Martial Soul: Moon Blade]
[Affiliation: Spirit Hall]
[Evaluation: Unique Martial Soul, attacks are strange and sharp. As the leader of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, his talent is exceptional, and he possesses rich combat experience. He and Hu Liena possess the extremely powerful Spirit Fusion Technique, "Charming Phantom."]
[Reward: Soul Power increased by two Ranks, the age of all Soul Rings increased by four thousand five hundred years, rewarded with a ten-thousand-year Left Arm Spirit Bone, and the power of the Spirit Fusion Technique increased by thirty percent!]
The appearance of Yan and Xie Yue on the ranking did not cause too much surprise.
After all, the reputation of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation had long spread throughout the continent.
Fifty Ranks of Soul Power, the powerful Moon Blade Martial Soul, and that famous Spirit Fusion Technique all earned him this ranking.
But the generous rewards, especially the "ten-thousand-year Soul Bone" and the "thirty percent increase in Spirit Fusion Technique power," still made people envious.
On Spirit Hall's plaza.
As Xie Yue received the Golden Light Baptism and felt his transformation, he did not show much joy; instead, his brows furrowed slightly.
Tenth place?
This ranking was lower than he had anticipated!
He had originally thought he could at least enter the top ten!
Bibi Dong looked at Xie Yue, a hint of imperceptible disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly masked it.
She was clear about Xie Yue's strength; while tenth place wasn't bad, it was obvious there were even greater Prodigies ahead.
Her gaze couldn't help but turn toward Big Dipper Academy again... Immediately after, before anyone could catch their breath, the heavenly curtain flashed with golden light once more!
[genius ranking]
[Ninth Place: Hu Liena!]
[Soul Power Rank: Level 49 control system Battle Spirit Ancestor]
[Martial Soul: Charming Fox]
[Affiliation: Spirit Hall]
[Evaluation: Exceptional talent, extremely powerful Charm and control abilities, outstanding Spiritual Power. As the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, her Heart-Nature is tenacious and her wisdom surpasses others. She and Xie Yue possess the extremely powerful Spirit Fusion Technique, "Charming Phantom."]
[Reward: Soul Power increased by three Ranks, the age of all Soul Rings increased by five thousand years, rewarded with a ten-thousand-year Head Spirit Bone, the Power of the Spirit Origin enhanced by twenty percent, and Spiritual Power greatly increased.]
"Ninth place! It's Hu Liena of Spirit Hall!"
"Spirit Evolution... After two rounds of evolution and enhancement, what level of power will their Spirit Fusion Technique reach?"
"..."
Hu Liena's placement confirmed the might of the Golden Generation.
However, this ninth-place ranking struck the hearts of the Spirit Hall members like a heavy hammer.
Especially Bibi Dong!
Bibi Dong, seated on the Supreme Pontiff's Throne, looked at her most favored Disciple.
The Holy Maiden, cultivated with all of Spirit Hall's resources, was only ranked ninth.
She had barely stepped over the threshold of the top ten!
Let alone the top five.
For the first time, an unconcealed look of gloom appeared on her graceful and noble face.
Xie Yue tenth, Hu Liena ninth!
Who were the eight people ahead of them?
Who else did Shrek Academy have besides Oscar and Xiao Wu?
Tang San?
Big Dipper Academy... just how many Geniuses did they hide?
Ye Lingling, the one Li Bai personally escorted away?
That Elemental Dragon, Ao Yin?
Who else?
An extremely absurd and ominous premonition began to wildly grow in Bibi Dong's heart.
She had originally thought the Golden Generation would occupy at least two spots in the top five, or even sweep the top three.
But reality was this cruel!
After receiving the reward, Hu Liena felt her Soul Power Break through to Level 52 and her Spiritual Power surge.
The Head Spirit Bone brought a feeling of clarity and power, yet there was no joy on her face.
She walked up to Bibi Dong, knelt on one knee, and said with a hint of bitterness and unwillingness, "Teacher... your Disciple has disappointed you."
Yan and Xie Yue also silently walked to her side, lowering their proud heads.
Bibi Dong looked at the Disciples kneeling before her, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the turbulent waves in her heart.
She knew that she absolutely could not panic now.
She slowly rose, walked up to Hu Liena and Xie Yue, and personally helped them stand.
Her voice returned to its usual majesty and coolness, carrying an undeniable power.
"Stand up. A mere ranking on a list does not represent everything. True strength must be proven on the battlefield."
"Your rewards are also generous—Spirit Evolution, Fusion Technique enhancement, Head Spirit Bone... these are tangible improvements."
Her gaze swept over the three members of the Golden Generation and all the Spirit Hall Spirit Masters on the plaza. Her voice suddenly rose, carrying an inciting power.
"Remember, the glory of Spirit Hall is not defined by a list; it is forged with the blood and defeat of our enemies!"
"The Grand Competition is imminent. Use your strength to tell the entire continent who the true king of the young generation is!"
"Yes! Supreme Pontiff Your Excellency!"
On the plaza, all the Spirit Hall Spirit Masters roared in unison, the sound waves shaking the heavens, temporarily dispelling the gloom brought by the poor rankings.
But the unease and intense desire for investigation deep within Bibi Dong's heart grew heavier.
She looked up at the still brightly shining golden heavenly curtain, her gaze sharp as a knife.
Two spots in the top ten were now taken.
The remaining eight spots... Shrek Academy, Big Dipper Academy... just how many people do you still have?
And who would be the top ranker on the genius ranking?
The eyes of the entire continent were focused on those last, most attention-grabbing nine names.
The atmosphere was so tense it was almost suffocating... Spirit Hall, Hall of Worship.
In the deep, profound hall, several powerful auras lay hidden, unreleased.
Seated at the head was the High Priest of Spirit Hall, the Level 99 Limit Douluo Qian Daoliu.
But when Yan's ranking was announced, his closed eyes slightly opened and shut, and a subtle ripple passed through them.
Azure Luan Douluo slowly opened his mouth, his voice carrying a mix of surprise and amusement: "Eleventh? That kid Yan's Flame Lord Martial Soul was stabilized and had its potential stimulated only after Bibi Dong spent considerable effort on him."
"He couldn't even enter the top ten? Is it that strange?"
Light Feather Douluo interjected, saying, "It seems the effort Bibi Dong has poured into the Golden Generation over the years... hasn't achieved the expected results."
Their tone was calm, yet carried a subtle sense of scrutiny.
A delicate balance of power already existed between the Hall of Worship and the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
As the direct lineage cultivated personally by Bibi Dong, the achievements of the Golden Generation, to some extent, reflected Bibi Dong's capabilities.
Now that the trio's rankings were so low, it undoubtedly caused some people in the Hall of Worship to harbor different thoughts.
Qian Daoliu's gaze was indifferent; he closed his eyes again, and only his calm voice echoed through the hall: "The heavenly curtain ranking has its own rules. Strength, potential, Heart-Nature, and even fate are all considered."
"It is already quite good that Spirit Hall Disciples made the list. As for the rankings... let us continue to watch."
He seemed impartial, but the phrases "has its own rules" and "already quite good."
subtly revealed that he was not entirely satisfied with Bibi Dong's result of cultivating them with great effort yet failing to secure the top rankings.
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