Chapter 3: A group of people with inexplicable confidence.
On the eve of the rankings announcement in the inexplicably confident crowd said, "How should I know? I'm not the Heavenly Dao; I'm just a bystander like you."
Zhang Yi's lips curled slightly, and he replied with certainty, "However, one thing is certain: this matter is beneficial to our Honkai Academy; it's an opportunity."
Rita stood quietly to the side, not asking any questions, but her curiosity was visibly palpable.
These girls from another world, summoned by Zhang Yi, would adaptively gain memories and common knowledge about this world.
In the days since joining the academy, Rita increasingly felt that the dean and the entire academy exuded a mysterious aura.
Especially Dean Zhang Yi, who, despite his seemingly lazy demeanor, possessed an ethereal quality that transcended the mundane, as if he could control everything, inspiring awe.
Fu Hua breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "It's good that you're alright. I don't want to fight any powerful opponents."
"According to the Dean, whether it's my Crimson Kite, Rita's Scythe, or Vice Dean Theresa's special Judah Armor, they are all excellent martial souls in terms of quality. They should be able to make the list, right?"
"Of course, my master once told me that we should never underestimate anyone. It's normal for there to be many reclusive masters stronger than us in this world."
Zhang Yi looked at the girls with their diverse styles before him, a meaningful smile on his face: "What's the rush? We'll see soon enough. It would be too boring for me to spoil it."
Above the sky, the three characters [Martial Soul Ranking]shone brightly.
The rules explained in small golden characters below were crystal clear, imprinted on the hearts of every living being like a divine decree.
After a brief silence, the entire Douluo Continent erupted in excitement!
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Fengzhi gazed up at the sky, his usually gentle and refined face unable to conceal his excitement. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda involuntarily appeared in his hand, shimmering with light.
"The Heavenly Dao has manifested, bestowing blessings upon all living beings. Such an opportunity still exists in this world!"
He took a deep breath and looked at Sword and Bone Douluo beside him. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Gu, although my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the number one support-type martial soul in the world, it is limited by its seventh level, and its quality may not be able to reach the top three. However, it will definitely have a place in the top twenty!"
"Do you think that if we can obtain the Heavenly Dao's reward, could... it compensate for the martial soul's defects and evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"
Thinking of this possibility, even Ning Fengzhi felt his breath quicken. Once successful, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will truly usher in a qualitative leap!
Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood with his hands behind his back, his sword aura concealed, and calmly said, "Feng Zhi, your martial soul is definitely among the top. As for my Seven Kill Sword..."
A glint flashed in his eyes, "...I'm confident I can break into the top ten."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong chuckled, his voice hoarse, "This reward might just allow this old bone of mine to advance another step. This list is interesting!"
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen stood proudly atop the mountain, a faint dragon roar emanating from him. He looked at the sky, his voice booming:
"Of all the powerful offensive beast martial souls in the world, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is undoubtedly top-tier! If this list doesn't include my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's name, wouldn't it be a joke? The Heavenly Dao's rewards should be icing on the cake for top-tier martial souls like ours!"
Behind him, the clan's disciples were filled with fervor, as if they could already see the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's name hanging at the top of the list, the clan's glory shining across the continent.
The Clear Sky Sect.
Within the secluded sect, Sect Master Tang Xiao and the elders gathered, their gazes piercing through the clouds and locking onto the sky.
One elder stroked his beard and laughed:
"Hahaha! The Heavenly Dao Martial Soul Ranking? My Clear Sky Hammer is the number one weapon martial soul in the world, unparalleled in offense and defense. The top spot on this ranking belongs to my Clear Sky Sect! When the Heavenly Dao rewards descend, my Clear Sky Sect will reappear in the world and surely reach its peak once more!"
Although Tang Xiao remained silent, his clenched fists and the glint in his eyes betrayed his inner turmoil.
The disciples of the Clear Sky Hammer had no doubt about its power.
Spirit Hall, Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong had recovered from her initial shock. She sat high on the Papal Throne, her scepter lightly tapping the ground, producing a crisp echo.
"The Spirit Ranking? Top twenty?" A haughty smile curved her lips. "Hmph, seven or eight out of ten top-tier spirits on this continent belong to my Spirit Hall!"
She looked down at Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. "Yue Guan, Gui Mei, pass on the word: keep a close eye on the rankings. Whoever is on the list, if we can recruit them, we'll spare no expense! If not..."
A cold glint flashed in her eyes, "Then remember them. How can such an opportunity be allowed to slip away? Especially those geniuses with top-tier spirits, they must be brought under the Spirit Hall's command!"
She had great confidence in her twin spirits, the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor, especially after being tempered by the Rakshasa God Trial. She believed their quality was beyond imagination.
At the same time, she also thought of Qian Renxue's Angel Spirit... Although she and her daughter were not on good terms, even she could not deny the other's spirit and talent.
Spirit Hall, Hall of Offerings.
Qian Daoliu was bathed in the golden light of the Angel statue, gazing at the sky with an unprecedented piety and certainty.
"The Six-Winged Angel is a divine martial soul, inherited from the Angel God. What right does a mortal martial soul have to be ranked alongside divine offspring? Perhaps only the current High Priest of the Sea God, with his Sea God martial soul, is qualified to be compared to our angelic race."
He muttered to himself, his tone filled with absolute confidence. "Xue'er's Angel martial soul will undoubtedly be at the top of this list! This divine blessing may be the key to helping her complete the divine trial and inherit the divine position!"
In his heart, the sublimity and power of the Angel martial soul surpassed all mortal martial souls.
Shrek Academy.
Flander pushed up his glasses, his small eyes gleaming with shrewdness: "The Martial Soul Ranking? Heavenly Dao rewards? This is a great opportunity to make a name for ourselves, and incidentally... cough cough, to secure resources for the academy!"
Zhao Wuji grinned: "These little monsters of ours, each one has a monstrous Martial Soul, maybe a few of us can really make it onto the list!"
Dai Mubai's evil eyes gleamed with fighting spirit: "My Star Luo royal family's White Tiger Martial Soul is a top-tier beast Martial Soul, we must fight for a place among all the Martial Souls in the world!"
Oscar rubbed his hands together, unusually serious: "My sausage, although it's a food-type, has innate full soul power, its quality is definitely not bad, in case... hehe."
Ma Hongjun hugged Oscar's neck: "That's right, Fatty's Evil Fire Phoenix is a mutated Martial Soul, with unlimited potential!"
Xiao Wu quietly tugged at Tang San's sleeve, her eyes filled with worry. Her Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul was relatively ordinary, but she didn't aspire to be on the list, she just felt a trace of fear about the changes in the world.
Tang San gently held her hand, whispering comforting words, "Don't be afraid."
His gaze resolutely turned to the sky. "My Blue Silver Grass may be ordinary, but my Clear Sky Hammer—my teacher said—is the strongest weapon spirit in the world. I will definitely be on this list! Not only will I be on it, but I will also let the world know my name, Tang San!"
Young and spirited, who wouldn't yearn to make a name for themselves and become famous throughout the continent on this grandly watched celestial stage?
(End of Chapter)