Douluo Continent: Breaking the Million-Year Barrier, the Golden Ranking Exposes Me

Chapter 12, 9th place, level 98? (Revised)

The joy brought by the improvement in strength was somewhat overshadowed by the ranking of "eleventh place".

She looked up at the sky, her eyes sharp as an eagle's: "Even I can only rank eleventh... The road ahead is arduous, children, you must work even harder."

While the entire mainland was abuzz with discussion about Song Lao's failure to make the top ten, and filled with various speculations and anxieties about the top ten,

The brilliance of the list of successful candidates has once again converged.

The grand voice, carrying a chilling majesty, slowly proclaimed:
[Douluo Continent Human Soul Master Power Ranking, Number Ten: Lin Huiqun!]

"what?!"

This time, exclamations of surprise rang out simultaneously from every corner of the continent, filled with absolute disbelief!
Inside the Sea God Pavilion at Shrek Academy.

An old woman dressed in a plain white robe slowly opened her eyes.

Her face was thin and delicate, but her eyes were as deep as an ancient well, and there were faint fluctuations of soul power around her.

"Mr. Lin, it's you!"

Yan Shaozhe exclaimed in surprise.

Lin Huiqun, one of the elders of Shrek Academy.

A level 97 Super Douluo of the Power Attack type, he usually lives a secluded life and rarely gets involved in academy affairs. His strength is known only to a few high-ranking members of the academy.

The tenth line of the list.

It was enveloped in a warm, jade-like yet subtly sharp white-gold light.

Lin Huiqun's illusory figure appeared, holding an ancient wooden staff, exuding a powerful life force and sharp edge.

Name: Lin Huiqun

[Affiliation: Shrek Academy (Veteran)]

[Martial Soul: Jade Staff]

[Soul Power Level: Level 97, Power Attack Type Title Douluo]

Title: Azure Jade

[Combat Power Assessment: The Jade Staff Martial Soul is a top-tier plant-type weapon Martial Soul, possessing both the enduring nature of life and the sharpness of jade. Its soul power is rich and abundant, with unparalleled control over life force, making it a master of both offense and defense, especially adept at prolonged battles and area control. It once fought three 100,000-year-old soul beasts alone in the far north without defeat, and has protected Shrek Academy for over a century, experiencing countless battles large and small, with an outstanding record. Overall, it ranks tenth.]

[Rewards: Soul Power increased by one level, all Soul Rings' age increased by 5,000 years, Jade Domain awarded, and a random 80,000-year Soul Bone!]

Inside the Poseidon Pavilion.

After a brief silence, bursts of excited shouts erupted.

"Great! Elder Lin has made it into the top ten!"

"I'm so excited," Xianlin said.

Xuanzi breathed a sigh of relief and clapped his hands, laughing, "Old Madam Lin is too modest. I knew her strength was far more than that."

Moon nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes: "Hui Qun's strength is indeed worthy of this position. With her in the top ten, Shrek Academy has finally managed to save some face."

However, this joy did not last long.

The brilliance of the list of successful candidates converged once more, and the grand voice, carrying a chilling majesty, slowly proclaimed:
[Ninth on the Douluo Continent Human Soul Master Power Ranking: Zhongli Wu!]

The atmosphere, which had just eased slightly, instantly froze again!
Holy Spirit Church Headquarters.

Zhongli Wu's smile, which had been tinged with a mix of mockery and anticipation, instantly froze.

Instead, there was a sense of bewilderment and an undisguised gloom.

"ninth?"

His deep voice carried a hint of suppressed anger.

The ninth line of the list.

It was shrouded in a shadow color that was deeper than before, as if it could swallow even light.

Zhongli Wu's phantom appeared, and the aura of death emanating from him became even more solid and extremely evil.

Name: Zhong Liwu

[Affiliation: Holy Spirit Cult (Leader)]

[Martial Soul: Death God Demon Puppet]

[Soul Power Level: Level 98, Power Attack Type Title Douluo]

[Title: Grim Reaper]

[Combat Power Assessment: The Martial Soul, Death God Demon Puppet, is one of the most evil things in the world. It can control death energy, vengeful spirits, and puppets, making it unpredictable and incredibly powerful. Its soul power is cold and vast, and its control over evil forces has reached a state of perfection. It is the strongest member of the Holy Spirit Cult besides the Supreme Leader. It has planned and participated in numerous large-scale massacres, and countless lives have been lost at its hands. It is one of the most dangerous evil soul masters in the Douluo Continent. Overall, it ranks ninth.]

[Reward: Soul power compressed by half, all soul rings' age increased by 6,000 years, Death God Domain fully perfected, and a random 100,000-year soul bone!]

If Lin Huiqun's ranking at tenth is somewhat comforting, then Zhongli Wu, the leader of the Holy Spirit Cult and a level 98 Death God Douluo, is only ranked ninth.

This still defied everyone's expectations!
"The...ninth?"

Inside the Sea God Pavilion at Shrek Academy.

The joy on Xuanzi's face hadn't completely faded before it froze again.

"That old ghost Zhongli Wu, at the peak of level ninety-eight, plus that strange Death God Demon Puppet Martial Soul, actually... actually only ninth?"

Yan Shaozhe gasped: "Before Elder Lin, there are eight more people... eight beings whose strength surpasses that of a level 98 Death God Douluo? This..."

Xianlin'er's face turned pale: "When did so many monsters begin to hide on the continent?"

Mu En slowly stood up, his aura fluctuating uncontrollably, revealing his extreme inner turmoil. He had anticipated Zhongli Wu's strength; it was definitely among the top tier on the continent.

But now, the list tells him that such an existence can only rank ninth!
……

Ontology.

Poison Undying's facial muscles twitched, and he slammed his hand on the stone table beside him, instantly turning it into dust.

"Zhongliwu... Ninth? Are you kidding me!"

"That old ghost's strength is by no means much less than mine! This list..."

He had originally planned to join forces with Shrek Academy to wipe out the Holy Spirit Cult, but now it seems that the Holy Spirit Cult's top combat power is probably far beyond their expectations.

If Zhongliwu, who is ranked ninth, is already like this, what about those ahead of him?
The Supreme Leader of the Holy Spirit Cult?
Or is it some other hidden, ancient entity?
Jin Peng stood to the side, his expression extremely solemn: "Sect Master, this..."

Poison Immortal waved his hand to interrupt him, his eyes sharp as a hawk's: "The plan remains the same, but the attitude must be more cautious! Tell Shrek Academy that cooperation is possible, but they must show utmost sincerity and a detailed plan!"

……

Haotian Sect.

Niu Tian and Titan looked at each other, both seeing horror in each other's eyes.

“Zhongliwu… Ninth…”

Niu Tian slowly uttered these words, feeling his throat go dry, "Second brother, perhaps we... underestimated the world."

Titan let out a heavy sigh and said in a muffled voice, "Brother, the world has really changed! That old hag Lin from Shrek Academy made it into the top ten, but Zhongli Wu is only one place ahead of her..."

……

Sun and Moon Empire, Royal Palace.

Xu Tianran and Ju Zi stared at the list in silence for a long time.

"His Majesty……"

Orange's voice was dry.

"Even someone like Zhongli Wu can only rank ninth... The top eight are probably beyond human reach."

Xu Tianran gripped the armrests of the wheelchair tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

For the first time, he felt that his so-called imperial ambitions seemed so pale and powerless in the face of such absolute personal power.

"Issue the order... all soul tool research is to be given the highest priority, at all costs! Also... contact with the Holy Spirit Cult is to be suspended and reassessed!"

……

Holy Spirit Church Headquarters.

A dead silence.

The joy and arrogance that had previously arisen from the inclusion of several deities on the list were now replaced by an indescribable sense of oppression.

Zhongli Wu felt the soul power within his body, which had been compressed due to the reward, and it became even more solid.

And the Death God Domain, which was completely perfected and more powerful than ever before, and the 100,000-year-old soul bone that exuded terrifying spiritual fluctuations.

His face showed no joy, only boundless gloom.

"Ninth, I... I'm only ranked ninth!"

He almost said this through gritted teeth.

The deathly aura around him surged uncontrollably, turning the entire secret chamber into an ice cave.

Feng Ling and the others remained silent, too terrified to utter a sound.

Even the cult leader is only ranked ninth, so what about them...?

Ye Xishui's face, hidden in the shadows, revealed no expression; only her calm voice rang out: "Rankings are nothing to worry about. Strength is what truly matters."

But her heart was not at peace either!

When did Douluo Continent have so many powerhouses above level 98?
Moreover, the fact that Lin Huiqun from Shrek Academy, who doesn't usually stand out, actually made it into the top ten is not good news.

Zhong Liwu's ranking undoubtedly cast a shadow over the minds of all the high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Cult.

They originally thought that with the Holy Spirit Church's foundation, they could at least occupy several top positions.

Now it seems that the waters of this continent are much deeper than they imagined.

The ancient beings and peerless experts hidden in the shadows are probably far more numerous than they anticipated.

The entire Douluo Continent was now shrouded in an eerie silence.

All the discussions and speculations pale in comparison to the fact that "Lin Huiqun ranked tenth and Zhong Liwu ranked ninth."

After announcing this astonishing ninth place, the golden list fell silent once again.

But this time, the pressure from that silence was almost suffocating for everyone.

Eighth place!
Seventh place!
Sixth place…

Even the legendary top spot!
Every unannounced ranking is like a Damocles' sword hanging over our heads.

It is also like a staircase leading to supreme power and mystery, attracting countless greedy, fearful, and expectant eyes.

The landscape of mainland China will inevitably undergo a dramatic transformation due to the complete release of this top ten list!

(End of this chapter)