Douluo Continent: The 18-year-old Sword God was exposed by the heavens.

The celestial canopy hangs in the heavens, its golden light as deep as an abyss, its oppressive power covering the four seas and eight wastelands.

All spirits held their breath, and all directions were silent.

Whether they were the top experts of Wuhun City, the old monsters of hidden sects, or ordinary soul masters and commoners, all eyes were fixed on the sky, their hearts pounding, waiting for the first place on the list of the top ten strongest people to be revealed.

In the central hub of the divine realm, the five great god-kings remained solemn, their gazes piercing through the dimensional barrier, staring intently at the light curtain radiating supreme power in the lower realm. The fear of being severely injured by the backlash from the celestial curtain that day had not yet dissipated, and they dared not even breathe, only able to watch silently.

In the endless void, Lin Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, his plain white robe fluttering lightly in the chaotic air currents, his eyes filled with a hint of curiosity.

Sword intent flowed between his fingertips, and the Heavenly Secret Concealment power of the Divine Firmament Sword was activated to its limit, completely concealing his own presence. He quietly looked down at the trembling continent below, wondering who the tenth place was, and even more curious about where he would ultimately rank.

Sunset Forest, within the Poison Valley.

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan still looked up, their minds tense.

Dugu Bo felt a mixture of barely perceptible anticipation and self-mockery—he considered himself to be of average combat strength, at best a mid-tier among Title Douluo, and probably had no chance of making the list.

Dugu Yan prayed earnestly, hoping that her grandfather would be lucky enough to pass the exam and receive divine blessings to relieve the backlash from the toxins in his body.

Just then, the golden light above the sky suddenly surged, golden patterns swirling wildly, and an incomparably majestic, emotionless voice of the Heavenly Dao resounded throughout the entire Douluo Star, shattering the deathly silence of heaven and earth:

The list of the top ten strongest humans in Douluo Continent has been officially revealed.

[10th Place - Poison Douluo Dugu Bo]

Just nine words, like a thunderclap, instantly swept across the entire continent!

There was no extra information, no explanation, only the three characters "Dugu Bo," clearly imprinted deep in the retinas of every living being.

In an instant, the entire Douluo Star was in complete uproar!

Voices of doubt, exclamations, bewilderment, and ecstasy mingled together, resounding throughout the heavens and earth, and even the oppressive force of the sky could not completely suppress them.

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Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong sat regally on her jade throne, her beautiful eyes suddenly narrowing. The coldness on her face shattered instantly, replaced by disbelief and disdain. She cried out, "Dugu Bo? How could it be him?!"

In her eyes, Dugu Bo was nothing more than a level 92 Title Douluo who relied on his potent poison and had mediocre individual combat strength. He was not even among the top ten powerhouses, let alone among the elders of the Spirit Hall.

The fact that Tianmu has ranked him tenth is simply a desecration of the continent's top experts.

The Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei below were instantly in an uproar, their faces filled with resentment and doubt.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Yue Guan swayed, his voice trembling with excitement. "That old poisoner is only level 92. In terms of individual combat strength, the two of us far surpass him. Why can he be on the list, but we can't?!"

The ghostly figure was surrounded by swirling black mist, his voice chillingly cold: "Is Tianmu mistaken? Dugu Bo is utterly useless except for poison; he's not even worthy of carrying our shoes, yet he dares to be among the top ten powerhouses?"

The other elders of the Spirit Hall inside the hall were also discussing among themselves, their expressions varied.

Some people echoed Yue Guan and Gui Mei, feeling that Dugu Bo did not deserve to be on the list;

Some people looked thoughtful, speculating that the ranking of the sky might have a deeper meaning.

Deep within the Elder Hall, Qian Daoliu slowly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them before returning to calm. He muttered to himself, "Dugu Bo... is an interesting choice. It seems this Heavenly Dao Ranking doesn't just consider individual combat strength."

The Golden Crocodile Douluo standing to the side wore an air of arrogance and certainty, his booming voice echoing throughout the hall: "Hahaha! Even that old poisoner Dugu Bo can make the list, I am a level 98 peak Super Douluo, with an unparalleled physical body and combat power that crushes him. I will definitely rank higher, top five is a sure thing!"

In his view, Dugu Bo, who was in the top ten in 92, was six levels higher than him, so it was a sure thing for him to be on the list, and he even had a chance to challenge for the top three.

The other Spirit Hall elders also showed expectant expressions, each rubbing their hands together, confident that they would also make the list, and that their ranking would not be lower than Dugu Bo's.

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Haotian Sect, a forbidden area deep in the mountains.

Tang Xiao stood outside the main hall, looking at the three characters "Dugu Bo" on the sky. A look of surprise appeared on his face. He then shook his head and smiled, "I didn't expect that old poisoner would be on the list. His poison is really a headache."

He secretly calculated that if Dugu Bo, at level 92, could rank tenth, then he, at level 96, was a peak Super Douluo, and Tang Hao, at level 95, was a Title Douluo. Their combat power far exceeded that of Dugu Bo, so they would definitely be on the list, and their ranking would certainly be much higher than Dugu Bo's.

The disciples of the Haotian Sect were buzzing with discussion, their faces filled with curiosity and doubt:

"Dugu Bo? Is that the Poison Douluo famous for his poisons? How can he be on the list?"

"I heard his individual combat strength isn't strong, so why did Sky Screen rank him tenth?"

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Tang Hao, clad in black and lurking in the shadows, exuded a deep and composed aura. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, which then flashed with a sharp light: "Dugu Bo is on the list. It seems that the Heavenly Ranking doesn't solely rely on combat strength. However, my combat strength is more than enough to crush him. I have no worries about making the list."

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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Ning Fengzhi held a folding fan, his expression calm, but deep doubt lurked in his eyes. He slowly spoke, "Dugu Bo... is somewhat unexpected. It seems that the ranking criteria of the Heavenly Curtain are not as simple as we thought."

Chen Xin stood with his sword on his back, dressed in white, his brows furrowed, his tone tinged with disdain and incomprehension: "That Dugu Bo can't even withstand a single sword strike from me in individual combat. Does he deserve to be among the top ten strongest? Tianmu's actions are far too childish."

In his view, he was a level 96 peak Super Douluo, whose Seven Kill Sword attack power was the best on the continent, and whose individual combat power far exceeded that of Dugu Bo. He was bound to be on the list, and his ranking would be far higher than tenth place.

Gu Rong chuckled, his spatial soul power fluctuating slightly: "Sword Man, don't be in such a hurry. Since Tianmu dared to rank him tenth, there must be a reason. Perhaps this old poisoner has some trump cards that we don't know about."

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Poseidon Island, the summit of Poseidon.

Poseidon, clad in blue, moved with an ethereal grace. A hint of surprise flickered in her indifferent eyes as she gently shook her head: "Dugu Bo... is quite an interesting individual. To be listed using poison is unheard of."

She pondered to herself that the ranking of the Sky Curtain might be based on overall deterrence rather than individual combat strength.

If that's the case, then this list might contain even more unexpected choices.

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The city of slaughter, at the end of the road to hell.

Tang Chen was awakened by the voice from the heavens. The aura of the Asura God stirred faintly. Gazing at the name on the heavens, he let out a low roar:

"Dugu Bo? An unknown nobody can make the list? This Heavenly Dao Ranking is utterly laughable! Once I get out, I will make the world know who the true powerhouse of the continent is!"

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