svetikya Chapter 2: A Review of the Strongest Players in Douluo Continent, Number 1: Bibi Dong!
Chapter 2: A Review of the Strongest Players in Douluo Continent, Number 1: Bibi Dong!
Lakeside in the Starry Sky Forest.
The delicate standoff between the Shrek Seven Devils and Bai E was temporarily broken by the appearance of the Sky Curtain.
"What on earth is this?" Oscar swallowed hard, the sausage in his hand having fallen to the ground without him noticing.
Dai Mubai clenched his fists: "I don't know. But one thing is certain: the appearance of this thing will definitely change the landscape of the entire continent."
Tang San frowned, his mind racing.
Ancient books of the Tang Clan, the Xuan Tian Treasure Record, and even legends from the martial arts world of the previous life.
There is no information to explain the phenomenon at hand.
This complete "unknown" made him feel a long-lost sense of powerlessness.
Xiao Wu subconsciously moved closer to Tang San, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes—as a 100,000-year-old soul beast, her senses were more acute than those of humans.
The oppressive aura emanating from the sky reminded her of the feeling when facing a heavenly tribulation, yet it was completely different.
The Heavenly Tribulation is destruction, but this celestial canopy is more like some kind of absolute "rule" itself.
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly spoke up: "Look, there's a change on the light screen."
Everyone looked up and saw the star pattern on the light screen begin to rotate slowly, faster and faster, until it finally turned into a huge vortex.
At the center of the vortex, new text emerged:
Countdown: 71:59:58
[First-ever review theme: The Douluo Continent's Strongest Ranking]
[Assessment Criteria: Overall Strength at the Current Time]
[Only the top ten are included]
"The Supreme Ranking..." Dai Mubai murmured, "The ten strongest people on the continent?"
"There's definitely Haotian Douluo there!" Oscar exclaimed immediately, "And the Pope of the Spirit Hall, and two Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School—"
Tang San suddenly looked at Bai E: "Mr. Bai E doesn't seem surprised by this?"
Throughout, the silver-haired man's expression remained remarkably calm.
Bai E withdrew his gaze, looked at Tang San, and a faint smile appeared on his lips: "The universe is vast and full of wonders. Once you've seen enough, you won't be surprised anymore."
"You've seen many like this?" Dai Mubai astutely grasped the key point. "Has Mr. Bai E encountered similar beings before?"
"I suppose so." Bai E neither denied it nor explained in detail, "However, the purpose and rules of the 'sky curtain' in each world are not entirely the same."
This dish... seems unusually 'formal'.
formal?
This word is used in a rather strange way.
Before anyone could think it through, Bai E had already turned around and walked into the depths of the forest.
"The outcome will be clear in three days. Until then, there's no need to think about it further."
His figure quickly disappeared into the forest mist, leaving the Shrek members looking at each other in bewilderment.
"This person is so strange," Xiao Wu whispered.
Tang San stared in the direction where Bai E had disappeared, his eyes filled with growing doubt.
Under his observation with his Purple Demon Eyes, this man named Bai E exerted even greater pressure on him than when facing a Title Douluo.
"Let's go back to the academy first," Tang San finally said. "We must tell our teacher about this immediately."
The text on the light screen changed again:
The first inventory review is about to begin.
[Topic: The Strongest Players in Douluo Continent]
[Ranking Criteria: Based on overall strength at the current point in time]
[The list includes the top ten strongest players]
Those who make the list will receive a reward immediately.
"The Supreme Ranking! It's the Supreme Ranking!"
Who are the ten strongest people on the mainland?
"Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo, is definitely on the list! He severely injured the former Pope back then!"
"Pope Bibi Dong must be on the list! She's the youngest pope in the history of the Spirit Hall!"
"And there's also Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School..."
People discussed excitedly, speculating about the names that might be on the list.
The Soul Masters' hearts were pounding – if they could really make it onto the list, what amazing rewards would the universe bestow upon them?
Tang San clenched his fist. Although he was young, he also wanted to know who the true powerhouses of this continent were.
Xiao Wu nervously grabbed his sleeve.
Only Bai E remained calm as he gazed at the sky.
Shrek Academy, Dean's Office.
Flander stood by the window, his eyes behind his glasses fixed on the curtain of light that stretched across the sky.
Three days have passed, and the canopy in the sky has remained unchanged, except that the countdown timer is decreasing second by second.
"What do you think, Xiaogang?" he asked without turning his head.
Master Yu Xiaogang sat on the sofa, holding a thick stack of documents in his hands.
This is all the information about the Sky Curtain that Shrek Academy has collected over the past three days.
His brows were furrowed, and his face wore an unusually solemn expression.
"The power of the universe, surpassing the realm of gods, a fair assessment..." the master said slowly. "If these descriptions are true, then the level of power represented behind this celestial canopy is completely beyond our comprehension."
"Do you think it could be real?" Flander turned around. "Or some kind of illusion, or a new type of soul tool from the Spirit Hall?"
"Impossible," the master said decisively. "No soul tool can reach this scale."
Moreover, according to the information brought back by Xiao San and his group, the aura emanating from that sky was causing even the hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts deep within the Star Dou Great Forest to tremble; this was beyond the reach of humankind.
The office door was pushed open, and Zhao Wuji strode in: "Dean, Master, the students are all talking about it, especially those little monsters."
Should we call them over and explain the situation to everyone?
Flanders and the master exchanged a glance and nodded.
Ten minutes later, the Shrek Seven Devils gathered in the office, and even Ma Hongjun, who was in seclusion, was called out.
Each person wore a solemn or curious expression.
"Teacher," Tang San spoke first, "what's your assessment of that celestial canopy?"
The master did not answer directly, but instead asked, "You should first share your views. As those who witnessed the celestial curtain descend, your feelings are the most direct."
The group exchanged glances, and Dai Mubai was the first to speak: "I think that thing is very dangerous. Its power is completely beyond my comprehension; the White Tiger Martial Soul is as docile as a kitten in front of it."
"I agree with Boss Dai." Oscar rarely put away his playful smile. "My sausage making requires precise control of soul power, but when that curtain appeared, the soul power in my body almost went out of control. It felt like... like facing a natural enemy."
Zhu Zhuqing succinctly stated: "Invincible."
Xiao Wu bit her lip: "I can feel that all the soul beasts in the forest are afraid."
Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment, then asked softly, "Master, Tian Mu said he was going to compile a 'Supreme Power Ranking.' Do you think my father, Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone will be on the list?"
As soon as the question was raised, everyone's attention was focused on it.
The master was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "If the ranking of the Heavenly Curtain is really based on strength, then Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo have a high chance of being on the list."
Senior Chen Xin's level 96 soul power, combined with the ultimate attack of the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul, puts him at least in the top five. Senior Gu Rong's spatial attribute bone dragon is also extremely unique.
He paused, then added, "As for Sect Master Ning... although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the number one support martial soul in the world, Rongrong, you also know that the direct disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are limited by their martial soul and can never break through level seventy-nine in their lifetime. So in terms of individual combat strength, I'm afraid..."
A hint of disappointment flashed in Ning Rongrong's eyes, but she quickly cheered up: "It's okay, it's good that Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone are on the list! They'll definitely get amazing rewards!"
Ma Hongjun scratched his head: "Master, who do you think should be ranked number one? Could it be the legendary level 99 Peerless Douluo?"
This question made the atmosphere in the office even more tense.
The master stood up, walked to the Douluo Continent map hanging on the wall, and said in a deep voice, "Based on the theories I have studied over the years, the known peak experts on the continent can be roughly divided into several levels."
"First, there are Title Douluos below level 95. Although this level is rare, all major forces have them."
"Then there are Super Douluo above level 95, but this level is extremely rare."
Among those known are several elders of the Spirit Hall, Tang Xiao, the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect, two guardian Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and... my father, Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen.
When his father was mentioned, the master's voice showed a slight, almost imperceptible fluctuation, but he quickly regained his composure.
"And above that are the peak Douluo of level ninety-eight and above."
To my knowledge, there are no more than five people on the entire continent who have reached this level.
Finally, there is the legendary level ninety-nine—Peerless Douluo.
Currently, only two individuals are publicly known: Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall, and Poseidon, the High Priestess of Seagod Island.
Flander adjusted his glasses: "Xiao Gang, didn't you miss someone?"
The office suddenly fell silent.
Everyone knows who Flander is referring to.
Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo who severely injured the former Pope with a single blow and was hailed as the strongest attacker on the continent.
Tang San's body tensed slightly.
Three years have passed since his father entrusted him to the master, and there has been no news of him since. He had tried to inquire about him in secret, but to no avail.
The master glanced at Tang San and said in a complicated tone, "Tang Hao's situation is special."
Back when he first became a Title Douluo, he was able to severely injure Qian Xunji, who was at level 95. Now, twelve years later, no one knows how strong he has become.
However, he has been missing for many years, and the Sky Screen's inventory is based on the "current time point." If Tang Hao is hiding his strength or in a special state, he might not be included.
Tang San lowered his head and clenched his fists. He both hoped that his father could be listed and receive the reward, but he was also worried that being listed would expose his father's whereabouts and attract the Spirit Hall's pursuit.
"Besides that," the master continued, "there are some hidden powerhouses. For example, Dugu Bo, although he is only level 92, his poison poses a strategic threat under certain circumstances."
For example, that god of death in the City of Slaughter…”
Upon hearing the mention of the Killing City, both Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's expressions changed slightly. They had heard of the terror of that place in the Star Luo Empire.
"In short," the master concluded, "if the Heavenly Canopy's assessment is fair, then the competition for the top ten will be extremely fierce. And don't forget, the reward for the ranking is a 'cosmic gift,' which could very well mean that those who make the list will further enhance their strength after receiving the reward, thereby changing the existing ranking structure."
Just then, a bright light suddenly shone through the office window.
Everyone turned to look at the light screen in the sky; the countdown, which had been frozen for three days, had now reached zero.
The light screen emitted a soft yet majestic glow, and the star pattern began to recombine.
"It's starting!" Ma Hongjun shouted excitedly.
Everyone rushed to the window and looked up at the sky.
Even the usually composed master couldn't help but hold his breath at this moment.
The stars on the light screen coalesced into a line of solemn text:
[Initial inventory begins]
[Douluo Continent's Strongest Ranking - Rank 10]
[Announcement Coming Soon]
The entire city of Soto, no, the entire continent, fell into absolute silence at this moment. The clamor in the taverns ceased, the work in the fields stopped, and even the wind seemed to freeze.
All the teachers and students of Shrek Academy gathered on the playground, looking up at the sky.
"Who do you think it could be?" one of the students asked in a low voice.
"He must be a Title Douluo-level powerhouse..."
"Nonsense, can it be called the Supreme Ranking if it's not a Title Douluo?"
"I bet it's Poison Douluo Dugu Bo! His poisons are terrifying!"
"It could also be a newly promoted Title Douluo..."
Amidst countless guesses and expectant gazes, the text on the screen finally slowly came to a stop.
For a moment, time seemed to stand still.
[Douluo Continent's Strongest Ranking - Rank 10]
[Name: Bibi Dong]
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