Chapter 2: The Sky Revealed, the Douluo Continent in Turmoil.
Three months had passed since Zhang Yi's transmigration to Douluo Continent, and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo finally arrived.
When Dugu Bo discovered his herb garden had been usurped and its inhabitants replaced, the Title Douluo was enraged, unleashing the Azure Phosphorous Serpent King's roar across the mountains. He was then easily defeated by Zhang Yi, who appeared from the Dean's office, forcing Dugu Bo to relinquish his precious land.
In the Douluo Continent, strength reigns supreme; even an old monster had to submit, and losing to a cheater wasn't shameful!
Of course, Zhang Yi wasn't an unreasonable villain. While suppressing Dugu Bo, he also promised to help Dugu Bo and his granddaughter treat the deep-seated venom of their martial souls, relieving them of their pain.
After learning about the situation at the Collapsed Academy, Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, and he agreed to send his granddaughter to the academy.
Zhang Yi, in terms of both age and strength, was qualified to be Dugu Yan's teacher.
After successfully recruiting his first student, Zhang Yi officially took off. Not only did his soul power instantly break through level 93, but he also summoned his first teacher at Honkai Academy, Himeko Murata!
After becoming stronger, he began traveling the continent, recruiting Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling, Shui Bing'er, and others. His soul power broke through level 95, easily becoming a Super Douluo!
At the same time, he added several powerful academy administrators and teachers to Honkai Academy: Vice Dean Theresa, Martial Arts Instructor Fu Hua, and Dean's Secretary Rita.
The system also sent three students from another world: Kiana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya.
Any player familiar with Honkai would know just how outrageous the combat power of this academy was.
They were all at the level to easily break through the ceiling of power across the entire Douluo Continent.
"Third year in this world, and I've become a Super Douluo without even realizing it... it's really... a bit boring," Zhang Yi muttered to himself with a faint smile.
If outsiders heard him, they would surely vomit blood.
What others could achieve in a hundred years of arduous cultivation, he accomplished in three years on Douluo Continent, taking on a few disciples, and transforming from an ordinary person into a Super Douluo—a perfect example of getting something for nothing and still acting innocent!
Zhang Yi's gentle gaze swept over each student in the arena. These students were the stars he had gathered here, and also his future aids in becoming a god.
Today, he was, as usual, slacking off in the dean's office, sipping delicious red tea personally brewed by his secretary Rita, and watching the female students in the martial arts arena display their youthful energy.
"Himeko is still the same as always, always preferring to teach with that powerful brick-throwing method," Rita stood gracefully beside Zhang Yi, occasionally muttering a soft complaint.
Just as Zhang Yi was about to respond, and the battle in the martial arts arena was about to erupt!
Boom!
An indescribable, vast pressure instantly enveloped the entire Douluo Continent!
From titled Douluos with boundless soul power to children who had just awakened their martial souls, and even ordinary birds and beasts, everyone felt it at this moment, involuntarily looking up at the sky, their souls trembling!
That golden light was vast and boundless, containing supreme divine power. Even Zhang Yi, a Super Douluo, felt a tremor in his heart.
"Hmm? When did Sunset Forest hide such a powerful expert... No, this seems to be... the Heavenly Curtain?!"
Zhang Yi raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.
"That... what is that?!"
In Heaven Dou City, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo stared at the enormous golden list that replaced the sky, his face filled with horror.
Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong instantly appeared beside Ning Fengzhi. The three of them looked at the sky with extremely solemn expressions, feeling the aura emanating from the golden list, which made even such powerful figures feel insignificant.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the hidden land of the Clear Sky Sect, the Star Luo Empire's Imperial Palace... all the powerful Soul Master forces were shocked by this sudden celestial phenomenon.
Spirit Hall, Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong abruptly stood up from the papal throne, her face filled with astonishment.
"Such pressure far surpasses anything I know of at the Limit Douluo level! Could this be related to a deity?!"
She stared intently at the enormous golden list in the sky outside the hall, not daring to release her spiritual power to test it, fearing a backlash!
The Hall of Offerings.
Qian Daoliu stood quietly before the angel statue, feeling the vast aura emanating from the golden list. His first reaction wasn't fear, but rather an unprecedented piety and excitement.
"Could this be a revelation from the Angel God? Angel God above, are you finally about to issue another divine decree?" Qian Daoliu murmured to himself.
In the sky, golden light converged into an endless canopy, stretching across the entire Douluo Continent, visible from anywhere.
Above the celestial canopy, the rosy light swirled, gradually revealing three ancient characters:
[Martial Soul Ranking].
Immediately following, lines of smaller golden characters appeared, their contents resonating in the minds of every living being:
[The Douluo Heavenly Dao manifests, listing the Martial Soul Ranking, reviewing the top twenty strongest Martial Souls of the era!]
[Rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of Martial Soul quality, potential, innate soul power level, and the wielder's talent, etc.]
[Those on the list all receive blessings from the Heavenly Dao; rewards vary depending on the ranking]
Zhang Yi looked at the celestial phenomenon, his expression becoming playful.
"The Heavenly Dao manifests, the celestial canopy descends, reviewing the Martial Soul Ranking? Interesting."
"Could it be a chain reaction caused by my system, triggering the rules of this world itself?"
"Oh well, let it be exposed. Anyway, my Honkai Academy can't be hidden for long. It'll add some fun to this boring life."
"Taking this opportunity, let the Douluo Continent experience a little shock from the Honkai Academy!"
Zhang Yi's lips curled slightly, suddenly filled with anticipation.
On the other side, the moment the sky appeared, the entire Honkai Academy was alarmed.
Figures flashed from all parts of the academy to Zhang Yi's spacious dean's office, their faces filled with shock and curiosity.
The first to arrive were, as always, the two teachers besides Himeko: Theresa and Fu Hua.
Theresa came to inquire about the situation, while Fu Hua came to protect Zhang Yi.
Zhang Yi's strength was indeed formidable, but this martial arts instructor, Fu Hua, was even more powerful in actual combat. She was a true monster, or perhaps even a sage!
Theresa burst in, her petite figure barely taller than the railing, dressed in a nun's habit, looking like a primary school student who had mistakenly wandered into the academy.
"Dean! Dean!"
She shouted, pointing to the sky as she entered and asking, "What's that in the sky? It looks like a huge display. Is it another new toy you conjured up using the Void Treasury? A giant display screen?"
"I don't have that kind of power to influence the entire Douluo Continent. It's supposedly a Martial Soul Ranking created by the Douluo Heavenly Dao, listing the twenty strongest Martial Souls on the continent, and they even promised rewards," Zhang Yi shrugged.
"A Martial Soul Ranking? The first thing the Heavenly Dao's will did after awakening is this boring…?"
Theresa was incredulous, then her eyes lit up instantly. "By the way, can my Judah be on the list?"
(End of Chapter)