Chapter 118: True Dragon Nine Crown, Hidden Card Exposed
"That was the Immortal Herb that could solve my evil fire problem!"
"If I don't avenge this, I, Ma Hongjun, swear I'm not human!"
He clenched his fists, gnashing his teeth at Spirit Hall's tyrannical actions.
Tang San's eyes instantly turned cold.
Killing intent surged.
"Fatty, don't worry. Spirit Hall has acted against the natural order, bullying the strong and oppressing the weak. Not only did they seize your Opportunity, but they also severely injured the dean and Teacher Zhao."
"We've recorded this blood debt! One day, I will personally uproot this cancerous tumor from the continent!"
His words carried an undeniable determination that infected everyone present.
Dai Mubai said in a deep voice, "Little San is right! Spirit Hall is powerful, but we are still young. As long as we don't give up, one day we will have the strength to overturn them!"
Hearing this, Oscar nodded.
A determined light flickered in his eyes.
They were already a cohesive unit, and their common enemy made them even more united.
Dai Mubai seemed to recall something and smiled at Little San, "Speaking of which, Little San, I haven't congratulated you yet."
"The strongest ranking announced on the heavenly curtain earlier placed your father, Clear Sky Douluo, at eighteenth. Truly a tiger father begets no dog son!"
"With a powerhouse like Uncle Tang Hao, we'll have a powerful aid when we confront Spirit Hall in the future."
Mentioning his father, Tang San's face showed a trace of proud honor.
He nodded solemnly, "Father is my lifelong role model. I will diligently Cultivate and never let down his expectations."
He thought to himself,
Once I Cultivate my Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul to the Titled Douluo Rank,
And attach Soul Rings to the Clear Sky Hammer, the advantage of twin spirits will be fully unleashed.
At that time, I will surely possess strength surpassing my father's, and lead everyone to achieve the grand aspiration of overthrowing Spirit Hall!
Golden light flowed on the heavenly curtain.
Under the gaze of countless eyes, the information for the sixteenth place slowly materialized.
[Martial Soul Master Strongest Ranking, Sixteenth Place]
[Name: Tang Xiao]
[Affiliation: Clear Sky Sect]
[Soul Power Rank: level 96]
[Martial Soul: Clear Sky Hammer]
[Soul Ring Configuration: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black]
[Combat Power Evaluation: The Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, the number one Tool Spirit in the world, possesses overwhelmingly tyrannical power. The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method has reached Transcendent, and the Great Sumeru Hammer Profound Truth has just begun to be glimpsed. However, compared to his grandfather Tang Chen, his comprehension of the ultimate Profound Truth of the Clear Sky Hammer still has a gap, and the Sect has been closed for many years, lacking the tempering of clashes with top powerhouses. Hence, he is ranked sixteenth.]
[Reward: Soul Power increased by one Rank, all Soul Ring years increased by one thousand two hundred years, Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul weight and power increased by twelve percent.]
The information appeared.
The continent erupted in an uproar.
"Sixteenth place! Clear Sky Sect Master, Tang Xiao!"
"Clear Sky Hammer! It truly lives up to its reputation!"
"The Great Sumeru Hammer Profound Truth... The Clear Sky Sect's ultimate technique is truly terrifying!"
"The rewards are also very substantial: Soul Power increase, Soul Ring years, and Martial Soul amplification!"
Clear Sky Sect, in front of the Sect Main Hall.
Tang Xiao felt the surging increase in Soul Power within him, breaking through to level 97, and the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, which had become even heavier, as if it could crush the Void Realm. Yet, there was not much joy on his face.
Instead, it carried a hint of solemnity.
"Sixteenth place..."
He muttered softly.
This ranking was even lower than he had expected.
He had originally thought that with his level 96 Soul Power and the Clear Sky Hammer's dominance, he could at least squeeze into the top fifteen.
Now it seems... the waters of the continent are deeper than he imagined.
"Grandfather, if you were still here..."
Tang Xiao couldn't help but think of his grandfather, Tang Chen, who was like a Divinity.
If he were here, how could the Clear Sky Sect have fallen to this state?
This ranking was like a thorn, piercing his heart.
Immediately after, before everyone had fully recovered from the shock of Tang Xiao's ranking,
"Boom boom boom!"
The golden light of the heavenly curtain surged again.
The information for the fifteenth place quickly materialized!
[Martial Soul Master Strongest Ranking, Fifteenth Place]
[Name: Yu Yuanzhen]
[Affiliation: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan]
[Soul Power Rank: level 96]
[Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon]
[Soul Ring Configuration: Purple, Purple, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black]
[Combat Power Evaluation: The top-tier Beast Spirit, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. After dragon transformation, the Physical Body is formidable, and lightning control is violent, possessing extremely strong frontal assault capabilities. Its Family Legacy includes an ancient secret treasure, the 'true dragon nine crown' (fragments of the skull left behind after an ancient true Dragon's demise). In a desperate situation, one can borrow its power to burn life and potential significantly for a short period, unleashing terrifying combat power far exceeding one's own Rank. In an extreme state, the threat is immense, hence ranked fifteenth.]
[Reward: Soul Power increased by one Rank, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul's lightning attribute purity and power permanently increased by fifteen percent, all Soul Ring years increased by one thousand five hundred years.]
"Fifteenth place! Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen!"
"Another level 96! Is today a gathering of level 96s?"
"true dragon nine crown? Fragments of an ancient true Dragon? My heavens, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan actually has such a hidden card?"
"A forbidden technique that burns life and potential... No wonder the evaluation says the threat is immense in a desperate state! It makes sense that he's ranked before Tang Xiao."
"This reward directly enhances the Martial Soul's Origin attribute! It's too Heaven-Defying!"
...Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, on Thunder Peak.
Yu Yuanzhen felt the surge of Heaven and Earth energy, seemingly even more immense than Tang Xiao's, pouring into his body.
His Soul Power instantly broke through the Bottleneck.
Reaching level 97!
The blue lightning surrounding him seemed to undergo a qualitative change, carrying a faint purple hue, and its destructive aura surged!
His Soul Rings also became even deeper.
However, his expression was equally complex.
Being ranked before Tang Xiao.
While it indicated that the heavenly curtain recognized the threat posed by his "true dragon nine crown" hidden card,
The fifteenth position still fell short of his initial expectations.
"Fifteenth place, a doorman for the top fifteen?"
Yu Yuanzhen gave a bitter smile.
"It seems my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will only have me on this list."
He scanned the direction of his Family, understanding in his heart.
Even he was only ranked fifteenth, so it was even less likely for the other Elders in his Family to make the list.
However, being ranked before Tang Xiao and receiving such generous rewards,
Especially the permanent increase in the lightning attribute's Origin, held significant meaning for the Family's future.
This lessened his disappointment considerably.
But the exposure of the "true dragon nine crown" set off alarm bells in his heart.
This was originally the Family's highest secret.
It was their ultimate life-saving hidden card.
Now that it was revealed to the public by the heavenly curtain, its implications were unpredictable.
Various top forces reacted strongly upon seeing Yu Yuanzhen ranked before Tang Xiao and learning of the "true dragon nine crown's" existence.
"Yu Yuanzhen is actually ranked before Tang Xiao? Is it because of that 'true dragon nine crown'?"
"Ancient true Dragon fragments, burning life—the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's foundation is truly terrifying!"
"It seems that in the future, when facing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, we must be extremely careful and never push them into a corner!"
"After fifteenth place, the competition is already so fierce; I can't even imagine the rankings ahead!"
Many forces' apprehension towards the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan significantly increased.
Spirit Hall, Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong looked at the description of the "true dragon nine crown" on the heavenly curtain, the killing intent in her purple eyes almost solidifying.
"true dragon nine crown, ancient true Dragon fragments, what a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
Her voice was cold.
"Indeed, none of these long-standing Upper Three Sects are easy to deal with; they all hide such desperate hidden cards!"
Her resolve to eradicate the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan grew even stronger in her heart.
In the future, when Spirit Hall unified the continent, these Sects with deep foundations and powerful hidden cards,
Must be uprooted, otherwise, there would be endless trouble!
"However..."
Bibi Dong's lips curved into a cold arc.
"Now that this hidden card has been exposed, it is no longer a hidden card. This Supreme Pontiff has a way to deal with it!"
She had already begun to strategize in her mind,
How to formulate the most effective extermination plan targeting the characteristics of the "true dragon nine crown."
At the same time, she also noticed Tang Xiao's ranking.
Although the Clear Sky Sect was closed, its strength should still not be underestimated.
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, internally.
After receiving the reward, Yu Yuanzhen immediately summoned the Family's core Elders.
"Everyone, the matter of the 'true dragon nine crown' is now known throughout the world."
Yu Yuanzhen said in a deep voice.
"Fortune is intertwined with disaster, and disaster with fortune. The exposure of this secret will certainly attract covetousness, but it is also a form of deterrence!"
"Let outsiders know that my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is not to be trifled with!"
He paused, his voice suddenly rising, carrying an undeniable decisiveness: "However, external strength is ultimately external strength; one must be strong oneself!"
"From this day forward, all Family resources will be allocated to the younger generation, and all Disciples will double their Cultivation intensity!"
"We must seize this Opportunity brought by the heavenly curtain and quickly enhance our overall strength!"
"Only by being strong ourselves can we stand firm in this chaotic world!"
"Yes, Sect Master!"
The Elders responded in unison,
Feeling the heavy pressure, but also igniting a stronger fighting Martial Soul.
The heavenly curtain did not give the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan much time to digest the information.
The golden light continued to surge steadily, and the information for the fourteenth place began to slowly materialize.
Everyone's hearts tightened again.
Who would be ranked before Yu Yuanzhen, who possessed the "true dragon nine crown"?
Would it be other Revered Elders from Spirit Hall?
Or... would people from Big Dipper Academy begin to appear?
The atmosphere suddenly became even more tense.
Almost everyone had a premonition that from the fourteenth place onwards,
The gold content of the ranking would once again rise by a notch.
The true Dragon and Tiger battle was about to unfold!
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