Douluo Continent: I had just reached my limit when the sky exposed me.

Chapter 13 Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Reward
Tang San stood still, motionless, like a statue.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, and blood dripped from between his fingers, but he was completely unaware of it.

Those usually gentle blue eyes were now filled with shock, confusion, and a strong sense of resentment!

Clear Sky Hammer!
It's only ranked thirteenth?
This had an unprecedented and enormous impact on his beliefs!
"Third brother..."

Xiao Wu held his bleeding hand with concern, her beautiful eyes filled with heartache.

Dai Mubai and the others gathered around, wanting to offer comfort, but unsure how to begin.

This ranking also shattered their previous optimism and expectations.

"It's fake! This list must be fake!"

Ma Hongjun couldn't help but shout.

"Fatty, shut up!"

Dai Mubai rebuked him, but his own eyes were also filled with hesitation.

With the help of Flander and Zhao Wuji, Yu Xiaogang managed to stand up. Looking at Tang San's distraught appearance, he mustered his strength and said with all his might.

"Hey, little sister, raise your head! Rankings don't mean everything. Don't forget, the Clear Sky Hammer is, after all, the number one weapon spirit in the world!"

"This list only shows the Clear Sky Hammer, which means it's judging a single Martial Soul!"

"Your potential is far beyond what rankings can limit!"

Tang San's body trembled, and he slowly raised his head to look at his teacher.

Seeing the teacher's pale yet determined eyes, the resentment and confusion in his heart subsided slightly.

Yes, he also has Blue Silver Grass.

Although it may seem weak now, it is still another martial soul.
However, the shadow of being ranked thirteenth with the Haotian Hammer was already deeply etched into his heart like a brand.

This was the first time he had realized it so clearly.

This world is far more vast and terrifying than he imagined.

……

Beidou Academy.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were so shocked they were numb.

"The Haotian Hammer, the thirteenth..."

Ning Rongrong felt that her brain was no longer capable of processing what she was doing.

"Zhu Qing, am I dreaming? The number one weapon spirit in the world, how could this be..."

Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent emotions. Her gaze once again fell upon the mysterious teachers and the unfathomable dean.

"Rongrong, do you understand now? This academy is probably much more terrifying than we imagined."

Even the Clear Sky Hammer can only rank thirteenth…

When the two girls looked at Lu Xiao again, their eyes were filled with endless awe.

They finally understood why the dean had always been so indifferent to the Heavenly Ranking.

Because in the eyes of this dean, what might be considered the so-called "top-tier martial soul" that soul masters in the outside world fight tooth and nail for.

Really... it's just that... nothing special.

Haotian Sect, a secluded place.

Amidst the misty mountains, ancient and magnificent buildings appear and disappear.

At this moment, in the square in front of the sect's main hall, a group of elders, led by Sect Master Tang Xiao and with imposing figures, gathered together.

Everyone looked up at the golden canopy stretching across the sky, their faces more solemn than ever before.

When the words "[Haotian Hammer, 13th place, holder: Tang Chen]" clearly appeared.

The entire square fell into a deathly silence; you could hear a pin drop.

After a brief silence, a volcanic eruption of doubt and anger erupted! "Thirteenth? The Clear Sky Hammer is the number one weapon spirit in the world, how can it only be ranked thirteenth?"

"This Heavenly Dao Ranking is utterly absurd! Our Haotian Sect has remained hidden from the world, how dare the Heavenly Dao treat us with such contempt!"

"Wasn't Tang Chen's ancestor missing? Could he still be alive?"

An elder with white hair and beard frowned as he looked at the sect leader, Tang Xiao.

Another elder, his face grim, exclaimed excitedly, "Sect Master, should we go and find Ancestor Tang Chen? After all, he was a Limit Douluo. With him guarding the Clear Sky Sect, we have nothing to fear from the Spirit Hall!"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, all eyes fixed on Tang Xiao.

The fact that the Haotian Hammer ranked so low was completely beyond their expectations.

The news that Tang Chen might still be alive has touched everyone's hearts.

Tang Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, his strong body as steady as a mountain, but deep in his sharp eyes, complex emotions surged.

When he heard the name "Tang Chen", his heart skipped a beat.

A figure he admired came to mind.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement and worry, and spoke slowly, his voice loud and clear, silencing all the whispers:

"Elders, please calm down!"

Everyone's eyes were focused on him.

Tang Xiao's gaze swept over the crowd, and he said in a deep voice, "The Heavenly Dao Ranking is mysterious and unpredictable, and its judgment criteria are beyond our comprehension. The Haotian Hammer's thirteenth ranking is indeed unexpected, but it may reveal that there are more powerful forces hidden in the world that we do not know about."

"We Soul Masters should reflect on this and strive forward, rather than constantly questioning the injustice of Heaven!"

He paused, then continued, "As for news of Tang Chen's grandfather, I will send more people to search for him; we must find him."

"The most urgent task is to observe the situation and see clearly who is ranked above the Clear Sky Hammer. This is crucial for the future emergence of our Clear Sky Sect!"

Upon hearing this, the elders, though still harboring resentment and doubt, acknowledged that the sect leader's words were reasonable.

I temporarily suppressed my chaotic thoughts and turned my gaze back to the sky.

However, the glaring words "thirteenth place" were branded into the hearts of every disciple of the Haotian Sect.

……

Just as the various forces on the mainland were shaken by the ranking of the Clear Sky Hammer, the golden light in the sky flashed again, and a new ranking was unveiled:

[Martial Soul Ranking, 12th Place: Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda]

[Holder: Ning Rongrong (Beidou Academy)]

[Rating: Top-tier support-type weapon spirit, a once-in-a-century phenomenon. It is the ultimate evolution of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, possessing unparalleled support abilities with phenomenal effects. It breaks the original seven-ring limitation of weapon spirits, making it truly the number one support-type weapon spirit in the Douluo Continent.]

[Rewards: Soul Power level increased by four levels, all Soul Rings' age increased by three thousand years, obtained the Talent Domain: Glazed Divine Light, and obtained one Immortal Herb 'Qiluo Tulip']

"Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda?"

"Twelfth place! A support-type martial soul can actually overpower the Clear Sky Hammer?!"

"There's also a magical herb among the rewards? The Qiluo Tulip? Just the name sounds extraordinary!"

Exclamations of surprise echoed across the mainland once again.

The legend of the Nine-Treasured Glazed Pagoda has come true, and it ranks twelfth.

This excited many support-type Soul Masters, as if they had seen new hope.

……

Beidou Academy, Square.

"It's me! It really is me! I'm in twelfth place!"

Ning Rongrong was overjoyed when she saw her name, her martial spirit, and the generous reward.

Especially when she saw that the reward included a "Qiluo Tulip", she covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes glistening with excited tears.

(End of this chapter)