In the blink of an eye, it was already the third month since Zhang Yi transmigrated to the Douluo Continent, and only then did Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo, arrive—late as ever.
When Dugu Bo saw that his medicinal garden had been seized and completely replaced, this Titled Douluo erupted in uncontrollable fury.
The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor roared, shaking the mountains and forests.
Moments later, Zhang Yi appeared from the dean's office and defeated Dugu Bo with ease, forcing him to relinquish the treasured land.
On the Douluo Continent, strength reigns supreme.
No matter how unwilling an old monster may be, defeat means submission.
Losing to a "cheat" is nothing to be ashamed of!
Of course, Zhang Yi was not some unreasonable villain. While suppressing Dugu Bo, he also promised to treat the soul poison that had seeped into Dugu Bo and his granddaughter's bones, freeing them from endless pain.
After learning about Honkai Academy, Dugu Bo's eyes lit up immediately and he agreed to send his granddaughter to the academy to study.
Whether in age or strength, Zhang Yi was fully qualified to be Dugu Yan's teacher.
After successfully recruiting his first student, Zhang Yi officially took off—his soul power instantly broke through Level 93, and he summoned the first teacher of Honkai Academy:
Murata Himeko.
With his strength greatly increased, he began traveling across the continent, recruiting Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling, Shui Bing'er, and others. His soul power soon surpassed Level 95, allowing him to easily step into the realm of a Super Douluo.
At the same time, several powerful administrators and instructors were added to Honkai Academy:
Vice Dean Theresa
Martial Arts Instructor Fu Hua
Headmistress's Secretary Rita
The system also delivered three students from another world: Kiana Kaslana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya Zaychik.
Anyone familiar with Honkai would immediately understand how terrifying this lineup was.
Across the entire Douluo Continent, they were existences capable of effortlessly breaking through the ceiling of power.
"Third year in this world, and I've already become a Super Douluo without realizing it…
It's honestly a bit boring."
Zhang Yi smiled faintly and murmured to himself.
If outsiders heard this, they would vomit blood in rage.
Others needed a hundred years of bitter cultivation to reach this realm, yet Zhang Yi spent three years, accepted a few disciples, and leaped from an ordinary man to a Super Douluo—the very definition of getting a bargain and still complaining.
Zhang Yi's gaze gently swept over every student present.
They were the stars he had gathered, and also the foundation of his future path to godhood.
As usual, he lounged in the dean's office, sipping the fragrant black tea brewed by Secretary Rita, while admiring the youthful vigor of the female students training in the martial arena.
"Jizi really hasn't changed—she still prefers teaching with brute force,"
Rita said elegantly at his side, occasionally offering lighthearted commentary.
Just as Zhang Yi was about to respond—
BOOM!
An indescribably vast pressure suddenly enveloped the entire Douluo Continent!
From Titled Douluo whose soul power reached the heavens, to children who had just awakened their martial souls, even ordinary birds and beasts—all felt it simultaneously.
They involuntarily raised their heads, their souls trembling!
That golden radiance was boundless and majestic, containing supreme divine might.
Even Zhang Yi, a Super Douluo, felt his heart tighten.
"Hm? Since when did the Sunset Forest hide such a powerful expert…
No—this looks like… a Heavenly Screen?!"
Zhang Yi raised an eyebrow, interest flashing in his eyes.
Elsewhere…
In Heaven Dou City, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo stared at the enormous golden list that replaced the sky, his face filled with shock.
Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong instantly appeared beside Ning Fengzhi.
All three gazed solemnly at the heavens, feeling a sense of insignificance despite their immense strength.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the hidden lands of the Clear Sky Sect, the Star Luo Empire Palace—
Every powerful soul master faction was shaken by this sudden heavenly phenomenon!
Spirit Hall – Papal Palace
Bibi Dong abruptly rose from the papal throne, her face filled with astonishment.
"Such pressure… it far surpasses any Limit Douluo I know!
Could this be related to the gods?!"
She stared fixedly at the massive golden list outside the palace, not daring to release even a trace of spiritual power for fear of backlash.
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Hall of Offerings
Before the statue of the Angel God, Qian Daoliu stood silently.
Rather than fear, his face showed unprecedented reverence and excitement.
"Could this be a revelation from the Angel God?
Great Angel God above… are you finally about to bestow another divine oracle?"
In the sky, golden light converged into an endless heavenly curtain, spanning the entire Douluo Continent.
No matter where one stood, it was visible upon looking up.
Upon the screen, radiant clouds flowed, and three ancient characters slowly appeared:
[Martial Soul Ranking]
Immediately afterward, lines of golden text emerged, their meaning resounding directly within the minds of all living beings:
[The Heavenly Dao of Douluo manifests, compiling the Martial Soul Ranking]
[Ranking the top twenty strongest martial souls of the current era]
[Evaluated based on martial soul quality, potential, innate soul power, and the holder's talent]
[Those who rank will receive Heavenly Dao blessings, with rewards varying by position]
Zhang Yi looked at the phenomenon, a playful smile forming.
"Heavenly Dao manifestation… a Martial Soul ranking? Interesting."
"Could it be a chain reaction caused by my system, triggering this world's rules?"
"Well, exposure is exposure. Honkai Academy couldn't stay hidden forever anyway."
"Might as well add some excitement to this dull life."
"Let the Douluo Continent experience a little shock from Honkai Academy."
His lips curved upward in anticipation.
At the same moment the heavenly screen appeared, Honkai Academy was completely stirred.
Figures flashed from all corners of the academy, converging in Zhang Yi's spacious dean's office, their faces filled with shock and curiosity.
The first to arrive—aside from Himeko—were Theresa and Fu Hua.
Theresa came to ask what was going on, while Fu Hua came to protect Zhang Yi.
Although Zhang Yi was extremely strong, Fu Hua's real combat ability surpassed even his—a genuine monster, and an immortal.
Theresa rushed in noisily, her petite body barely taller than the railing, dressed in a nun's outfit like a lost elementary school student.
"Dean! Dean!"
She pointed at the sky and asked loudly,
"What's that thing up there? Such a huge spectacle! Is it another new toy you made with the Void Archives? A super-sized display screen?"
"I don't have the ability to influence the entire Douluo Continent," Zhang Yi shrugged.
"It's apparently a Martial Soul Ranking created by the Heavenly Dao, listing the continent's top twenty martial souls—with rewards included."
"A Martial Soul Ranking? The first thing the Heavenly Dao does after awakening is something this boring…?"
Theresa found it unbelievable—then her eyes suddenly lit up.
"Oh right—then can Judah make the list?"