Douluo Continent: I had just reached my limit when the sky exposed me.

Chapter 173 The Power of Luck
Above the sky, golden light shone brightly.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people holding their breath, the golden characters representing the tenth place on the power ranking finally solidified completely.

It is clearly imprinted in everyone's sight!
[Douluo Continent Power Ranking, 10th Place: Elephant Armor Sect]

Following that, detailed information about the Elephant Armor Sect, along with the reasons for its inclusion on the list and the rewards, unfolded slowly like a scroll:

[Reason for Ranking]: The head of the four lower sects, its inherited martial soul is the Diamond Mammoth, renowned for its defensive power. The current sect leader, Hu Yanzhen, is an 88th-level offensive-type Soul Douluo. With the ultimate defense of the Diamond Mammoth martial soul, he can briefly withstand attacks from ordinary Title Douluos. The sect also has two Soul Douluo elders, four Soul Saint-level experts, and dozens of Soul Emperors and Soul Kings, boasting a strong core and high cohesion. It holds a prominent position in the continent's defensive Soul Master field. Based on comprehensive evaluation, it ranks tenth.

[Ranking Rewards]:
1. Overall Fortune Enhancement: The overall fortune of the Elephant Armor Sect is permanently increased by 5%.

2. Cultivation Tide: Within the next year, all members of the Elephant Armor Sect (including affiliated personnel) will have their cultivation speed increased by 10% when cultivating within the sect's core territory.

3. Resource Gift: Randomly reward three 10,000-year quality Soul Bones (attribute-oriented towards defense and strength).

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Tenth place: Elephant Armor Sect!
The release of this list has elicited mixed reactions across mainland China.

Most ordinary soul masters and civilians were relieved after a brief moment of surprise.

As the leader of the four lower sects, the Elephant Armor Sect is renowned!
In particular, its defensive capabilities, which are known as a mobile fortress, are unique in the world of Soul Masters.

Making it into the top ten was somewhat unexpected, but it also seemed reasonable.

"So it was the Elephant Armor Sect. Their Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul is indeed ridiculously tough."

"Sect Master Huyan Zhen is only one step away from becoming a Title Douluo. In addition, his martial soul characteristics allow him to briefly contend with a Title Douluo. His strength is indeed not to be underestimated."

"The rewards are so generous! Three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones! And some kind of luck enhancement and cultivation acceleration..."

"Cultivation speed increased by 10%! For a year! My god, won't the strength of the Elephant Armor Sect disciples improve by leaps and bounds in this year?"

"The power of destiny...that sounds very mysterious?"

"..."

The focus of the discussion quickly shifted from the Elephant Armor Sect itself to the generous reward.

Especially in terms of the blessing of luck and the overall improvement of cultivation speed.

The soul bone of a thousand years is indeed precious!

However, it is not impossible for a major power to acquire it.

But this reward, which directly increases the overall cultivation speed of a faction, is simply unheard of!

This means that in the next year, the growth efficiency of all disciples of the Elephant Armor Sect will increase by 15%!

A year is enough time for many disciples who are stuck at a bottleneck to break through!

Let the younger generation widen the gap with their peers!
With this shift in power, the overall strength of the Elephant Armor Sect will undoubtedly reach a new level a year from now!

The strategic value of this reward far exceeds that of a few soul bones!

As for the blessing of good fortune...

Although most people know what it is but not why it is, the word "luck" itself is full of mystery and power.

Recalling the description on the sky, everyone vaguely felt that this fortune was probably something more fundamental and mysterious than a simple increase in power.

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Wuhun Hall, Worship Hall.

Many of the worshippers, including Qian Daoliu, Jin E Douluo, and Qing Luan Douluo, gathered together, creating a solemn atmosphere.

They were also watching the sky.

Upon seeing the Elephant Armor Sect's tenth-place ranking and the rewards it received, several elders' eyes flashed with a strange light.

Golden Crocodile Douluo said in a deep voice, "Elephant Armor Sect? That kid Huyan Zhen is quite lucky."

"This reward, especially the accelerated cultivation, is nothing short of heaven-defying for a major power."

"A year is enough time for them to solidify their middle management capabilities considerably."

Qingluan Douluo frowned slightly: "Great Elder, the rewards from the Heavenly Canopy are becoming more and more beyond reason, directly affecting the overall cultivation environment of a force... Such methods are unheard of."

"Moreover, it rewards the Elephant Armor Sect as a whole as a single power unit. So what about our Spirit Hall..." Qian Daoliu's deep eyes flashed with solemnity: "This is exactly what I'm worried about. Our Spirit Hall has a unique structure. The Papal Palace controls the affairs in the open and the vast majority of Soul Masters, while the Hall of Worship is hidden behind the scenes and is even stronger."

How will the "sky curtain" be defined?

"Will we be treated as a single entity, the Spirit Hall, or will the Papal Palace and the Hall of Worship be evaluated separately? This will directly affect our ranking and the rewards we may receive."

The Lion Douluo said in a deep voice, "If we are evaluated separately, our Hall of Offerings, with the strength of the seven of us, is enough to make us stand out from the vast majority of forces on the continent. Our ranking will definitely be very high, and the rewards will be generous."

"But on the Papal Palace side, while Bibi Dong is strong, Kiku and Oni are also decent, but the strength of the other elders varies... their rankings may be affected."

The Light Feather Douluo toyed with the Light Feather Divine Bow in his hand and chuckled, "So what if we're separated? So what if we're combined? With the resources of my Spirit Hall, do you think I'm afraid of not making the list or not getting good rewards?"

"The key is this power of destiny..."

"Great Venerable One, you are knowledgeable and experienced. Do you know what this concept of fortune is, and what practical impact it has on our cultivation and the survival of our power?"

All eyes were on Qian Daoliu.

This high priest who serves the angel god is one of the most divine beings on the continent, and also one of the most knowledgeable.

Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The theory of destiny is extremely mysterious."

"It is mentioned briefly in the incomplete records of the Spirit Hall. It is not physical energy, but more like a kind of mysterious 'force'."

"Those who are blessed with good fortune tend to have smoother lives, turn misfortune into good fortune, and have a constant stream of opportunities. They can even influence the talents and character of their disciples."

"Conversely, those whose fortunes are declining will suffer many disasters and hardships, achieve little despite great effort, and their lineage will be easily broken."

"This direct reward and blessing from the heavens means that the Elephant Armor Sect will have a greater advantage than before in terms of future sect development, disciple growth, and crisis response. This is a fundamental and long-term improvement."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the assembled elders: "As for whether the Spirit Hall can rank among the top three, the key lies in whether the Spirit Beast race is included in the evaluation."

"If the Soul Beast race is considered a force, with the Silver Dragon King at its head and ferocious beasts like Di Tian as its assistants, its strength is absolutely terrifying, and it must have a place in the top three."

"Beidou Academy... is unfathomable. It's no surprise that they're ranked first. My Spirit Hall should strive for a top-three position."

……

Poseidon Island, in front of the Temple of Poseidon.

Poseidon, in a red dress, was both stunning and majestic!
Standing side by side with Tang Chen, whose aura was powerful but whose brows carried a hint of vicissitude and confusion, they gazed at the sky.

"Elephant Armor Sect... tenth."

Poseidon said softly, "This ranking is fair. Its defensive characteristics are distinctive, its core strength is decent, but it lacks true peak combat power."

"It is reasonable for it to be ranked last in the top ten."

Tang Chen nodded: "This reward is the key. Accelerated cultivation, enhanced luck—is Tianmu trying to create a rapidly growing force to prepare for the upcoming great war?"

Poseidon looked at Tang Chen, her beautiful eyes filled with concern: "Chen, you just said you wanted to go back to the Haotian Sect?"

A complex look flashed in Tang Chen's eyes: "Yes, I've been away for too long, and the Haotian Sect... seems to have encountered a major problem."

"Judging from the previous lists, very few disciples of the Haotian Sect are on the list, and their rankings are far worse than before. The title of the number one sect in the world is probably long gone."

"As the previous sect leader, I have a responsibility to go back and find out what happened. However..."

He looked at Poseidon, somewhat hesitant.

He had just reunited with his beloved, only to be separated again.

Poseidon understood and held his hand gently, saying, "Go. The Haotian Sect is your root and your responsibility. Only by figuring out the situation and settling your mind can you have peace of mind."

"I am here on Poseidon Island, so you have nothing to worry about."

"But you must be careful on this trip. Your injuries have not healed and your strength has not returned. The situation within the Haotian Sect is unknown..."

Tang Chen felt the warmth and strength coming from his hands, and with a firm resolve, he nodded emphatically: "I understand, I will come back as soon as possible."

Poseidon added, "As for this power ranking, with the foundation of my Seagod Island, the inheritance of the Seagod, the guardians of the Seven Holy Pillars, and the protection of the Seagod, our overall strength should not be weak."

"Whether we can make it into the top three, as you said, depends on how the Soul Beast Clan and Beidou Academy evaluate us."

"However, regardless of the ranking, Poseidon Island's duty to protect the heart of the ocean on the continent will not change."

(End of this chapter)