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

Chapter 32 Special Soul Beasts

The golden list still hangs high, but at this moment, everyone's mind is no longer entirely on the list.

The value and threat of a human Soul Master with a million-year Soul Ring have been amplified to the extreme through the "publicity" of the Golden List.

The landscape of the mainland is about to be engulfed in a massive storm due to the appearance of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

And at the eye of the storm was the still-weak Huo Yuhao.

[Sixth on the Douluo Continent Soul Beast Power Ranking: Snow Empress!]

The sixth line of the list radiated a pure, icy blue light that seemed capable of freezing the soul.

A stunningly beautiful and aloof figure slowly emerged.

Her hair was as white as a waterfall, her skin as white as snow, and her eyes were a pale blue like an ancient glacier.

An extreme chill permeated his body, causing the space around him to distort slightly.

She stood there, a mere phantom, yet she seemed to be the very core of the far north, the embodiment of the rules of ice and snow.

【Name: Snow Empress (Ice Heaven Snow Woman)】

[Affiliation: The Far North (Head of the Three Heavenly Kings)]

[Cultivation Time Limit: 700,000 years]

[Bloodline Level: Supreme (Nurtured by the cold energy of heaven and earth, the master of ultimate ice)]

[Combat Strength Assessment: This being is formed from the purest ice-attribute elemental energy of the far north's core region. Its mastery of extreme ice has reached a state of perfection. Its Emperor Sword, Emperor Palm, and Emperor Frost Heaven are powerful enough to freeze thousands of miles, making it the undisputed emperor of the far north. Its overall combat strength is unfathomable, placing it sixth—a well-deserved ranking.]

[Rewards: Ultimate Ice Origin Sublimation, Soul Beast's Age Increased by 70,000 Years, Deepened Understanding of the Laws of Ice, Gaining the Divine Ability "Absolute Zero"! Semi-Divine Artifact: Ice God Sword!]

"Snow Emperor! Seven hundred thousand years!"

"The Empress of the Far North! It really is her!"

"Emperor's Sword, Emperor's Palm, Emperor's Frost Heaven... Freezing thousands of miles! This is the true power of heaven and earth!"

Snow Emperor made the list, though not as revolutionary as the "million-year" Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

However, its solid cultivation over 700,000 years, as well as the descriptions of "the condensation of the primordial energy of heaven and earth" and "freezing thousands of miles of ice," still brought a huge shock.

This is an aura built upon absolute strength, which stands in stark contrast to the "special" nature of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

……

The far north.

The endless ice and snow seemed to be jubilant, and streams of golden light descended from the void, merging into the Snow Emperor's body.

Her stunningly beautiful face remained expressionless, serenely appreciating the gifts bestowed by the laws of nature.

The chill emanating from him grew increasingly restrained, yet also increasingly terrifying, as if he could plunge the vast icy plains into eternal silence in the blink of an eye.

The Titan Snow Demon King's enormous body trembled with excitement.

"Congratulations, Snow Empress! Your strength has improved once again!"

He was genuinely happy for Xue Di, which further strengthened his resolve to follow her.

Snow Empress slowly opened her icy blue eyes, her gaze seemingly piercing through endless space, first sensing Ice Empress's condition with relief.

He then turned south, gazing at the mysterious Starry Sky Forest: "Seven hundred thousand years... With this reward, I may be able to safely pass through the next tribulation."

"But to go further and glimpse the realm of millions of years is difficult, difficult, difficult!"

Her gaze became deep and resolute.

This also made her determined: after the list was announced, she would personally go to the Star Dou Great Forest to explore the mystery of her sudden increase in cultivation!
……

Shrek Academy.

Yan Shaozhe said in a heavy tone: "Snow Emperor, even after seven hundred thousand years, the strength of the far north is not to be underestimated. Fortunately, the Snow Emperor has always been aloof and rarely intervenes in continental conflicts."

Xuanzi took a swig of wine and muttered, "The Star Dou Great Forest is troublesome enough, but now the sea, the far north... how come these soul beasts are all so monstrous!"

The Sun Moon Empire, the Holy Spirit Cult, and other forces were shocked by the Snow Emperor's strength, which further solidified their previous judgment.

The host who possesses the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor is of immeasurable value and must be taken under control as soon as possible!

The golden list shines again, and the fifth place is about to be revealed, making everyone's hearts race once more. More than half of the top ten are now in.

Each of the remaining rankings inevitably represents an even more terrifying existence.

[Douluo Continent Soul Beast Power Ranking, Fifth Place: Golden Ancient Tree!]

The fifth line of the list radiated a warm and sacred golden light, not dazzling, but carrying a unique power to nourish all things and soothe the soul.

The phantom of a massive, ancient golden tree, its branches and leaves seemingly capable of obscuring the sky, slowly emerged, each leaf crafted from pure gold and jade.

The tree trunk flows with veins that resemble liquid sunlight.

It possesses no aggressive pressure, yet it carries an ancient and boundless aura that connects heaven and earth.

【Name: Golden Ancient Tree】

[Affiliation: Shrek Academy (Guardians of Seagod Island)]

[Cultivation Age: Special (Planted by the Sea God Tang San himself, nourished by the Sea God's divine power and ten thousand years of faith, its essence has surpassed that of ordinary million-year-old soul beasts)]

[Bloodline Level: God-level (Contains the power of the Sea God and the essence of life, one of the symbols of life and order in the Douluo Continent)]

[Combat Strength Assessment: While it lacks powerful direct offensive capabilities, the vast life energy and sea god power it contains are sufficient to protect an area and nourish all things. It can form a powerful protective domain to resist external evils and heal wounds; its very existence is the foundation and essence of Shrek Academy. Based on its unique divine nature, positive significance to the continent, and special characteristics, it is ranked fifth overall.]

[Reward: Enhanced divine essence, significantly increased life energy, expanded and strengthened protective domain, and a closer connection with the power of the Sea God!]

"The Golden Ancient Tree! It's our academy's Golden Ancient Tree!"

"It...it's also a soul beast? And it's ranked fifth!"

"Planted by the Sea God himself, it contains the Sea God's divine power... No wonder!"

Inside Shrek Academy, there was an uproar at first, followed by deafening cheers!
The Golden Tree holds immense significance for Shrek Academy, serving as both a symbol of Seagod Island and a guardian of the academy's millennia-long heritage.

Its inclusion on the list undoubtedly gave Shrek a shot in the arm, which was under pressure.

……

Shrek Academy.

A genuine smile, long unseen on Moon's face, appeared as he bowed slightly toward Seagod Island: "Thank you, Lord Golden Ancient Tree, for your protection of the academy for ten thousand years."

Yan Shaozhe exclaimed excitedly, "With the Ancient Tree Lord in charge, Shrek Academy is as stable as Mount Tai! Its protective domain has been strengthened, let's see who dares to invade!"

Xianlin'er also breathed a sigh of relief: "Although it is not good at attacking, its divine nature and protective power are enough to make those with ill intentions think twice about the consequences."

Xuanzi laughed heartily: "Good, good, good! Now let's see who dares to underestimate Shrek Academy!"

After their initial surprise, forces such as the Sun Moon Empire and the Holy Spirit Cult quickly calmed down.

Jing Hongchen's eyes flickered: "Shrek's Golden Tree is indeed extraordinary, but it is ultimately a guardian tree, lacking the power to actively conquer, and its impact on the Empire's plans is limited."

"The main focus is still on that kid with the million-year soul ring!"

Zhongli Wu said coldly, "It's just a tree that can't be moved. What does it matter how high its ranking is? It can't change the overall situation."

The Body Sect, the Clear Sky Sect, and other forces mostly marveled at Shrek Academy's profound foundation.

The Snow Emperor of the far north, the Demon Emperor of the sea, and the Sea Princess, while noticing this special existence, were more concerned with its symbolic meaning and connection to the divine realm.

They did not consider it a direct threat or competitor.

The inclusion of the Golden Ancient Tree on the list is like raising a banner of order and protection amidst chaos.

Although it lacks the offensive power to sweep across all directions, its very existence serves as a powerful deterrent and stabilizer.

This is especially significant for Shrek.

Meanwhile, the consecutive appearances of the Golden Ancient Tree and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm on the list have made the evaluation criteria of the Golden List clearer to people.
It's not simply about combat strength!

Factors such as uniqueness, potential, and impact on the world all carry significant weight.

This has fueled even more speculation about the yet-to-be-announced top four.

If even a divine creation like the Golden Tree is only ranked fifth, then what incredible beings must be in the top four?
The golden list gleams, and the fourth place will soon be revealed.

The eyes of the entire continent are once again focused, and tension and anticipation fill the air.

(End of this chapter)