The battle at Lingquan Sect, with over seventy consecutive victories, has been widely circulated throughout the jianghu.
Sect Leader Jun possessed extremely high martial dao knowledge—just a few words could provide enlightenment to others. The disciples he cultivated surely also possessed extraordinary qualities.
In previous years, disciples from various sects would spar with each other to verify their martial dao. This year was different, because they all hoped to exchange blows with Tiegu Sect disciples instead!
Coincidentally.
Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji, and the others also hoped to spar with disciples from various sects—first to verify their recent cultivation progress, and second to see if they were more outstanding than Lingquan Sect disciples.
The result was disappointing!
“Bang!”
In the cleared stone platform area, Xiao Zuiji cleanly and efficiently sent an inner sect disciple from Shangqian Sect flying with a single punch. Below the platform, there were already six defeated fighters!
“…”
The corners of the mouths of the bigwigs from various sects twitched.
This Tiegu Sect disciple had fought seven consecutive matches without using any fancy martial techniques, relying entirely on his formidable physical body to send Shangqian Sect disciples flying. The display was too fierce!
“Qingyang.”
Jun Changxiao said, “Go spar with the Shangqian Sect disciples.”
“Yes.”
Li Qingyang went up to the platform, Xiao Zuiji came down.
The Shangqian Sect leader continued sending disciples to fight. The result was that each one who went up was defeated—cleanly and efficiently, with absolutely no dragging out the defeats.
Because this Huashan Martial Discourse belonged to friendly sparring, although Li Qingyang achieved dominance, his attacks were relatively gentle, and the defeated martial cultivators weren’t injured.
After a while.
Five more matches were fought.
Including earlier, Shangqian Sect had sent twelve disciples to fight, all defeated, truly unable to achieve even a single victory!
Shangqian Sect’s expression became extremely ugly.
If the disciples could fight evenly with Tiegu Sect disciples before being defeated, that would still be acceptable. But the result was complete crushing in every match.
Had he known this would happen, he definitely wouldn’t have initiated this friendly sparring in front of everyone!
“Sect Leader.”
A disciple said, “This disciple is willing to fight!”
“Go ahead.” Sect Leader Lin said.
When that Shangqian Sect disciple walked onto the stone platform, it immediately sparked heated discussion among numerous martial artists.
“Jiang Shensi!”
“This is a genius ranked eighty-ninth on the Gathering of Heroes List’s Human ranking!”
“Last time at the martial discourse, his cultivation seemed to be only seventh rank. In just one year, he actually has ninth rank Wushi aura. Worthy of being a Sacred-grade spiritual root—his advancement speed is truly fast.”
Jun Changxiao wasn’t concerned with this Shangqian Sect member’s aptitude and cultivation level, but secretly wondered, “What the heck is the Gathering of Heroes List and Human ranking?”
The System said, “The most authoritative genius ranking list on Xingyun Continent, divided into Heaven ranking, Earth ranking, and Human ranking. Heaven is highest, Human is lowest.”
“Young juniors who can enter the rankings, even those in the lowest Human ranking, can be considered the most outstanding geniuses on the continent at present.”
“I see.”
Jun Changxiao asked, “Am I on the list?”
The System said, “This list can only include young disciples and wandering cultivators. Although the host meets the age requirement for entering the list, because you are a sect leader, you are not included.”
“Damn!”
Jun Changxiao silently cursed.
Not being able to enter this otherworldly genius ranking meant losing a huge opportunity to show off.
He asked unwillingly, “Is there a sect leader ranking list?”
Since he couldn’t participate in the Gathering of Heroes List, Jun Changxiao definitely hoped there was a sect leader list, so he could win the Annual Best Sect Leader Award and go on stage to deliver an acceptance speech.
“…”
The System said, “Xingyun Continent doesn’t have a sect leader ranking list, but there is a Heroes Contending for Supremacy List, which includes many factions and periodically evaluates them based on comprehensive strength.”
“Really?”
Jun Changxiao’s eyes lit up as he said, “Has Tiegu Sect entered the Heroes Contending for Supremacy List?”
“You ask me, who do I ask?”
The System merely collected information about many aspects of Xingyun Continent. Of course it didn’t know what factions were on the list.
“However.”
It habitually threw cold water, saying, “With Tiegu Sect’s current level and comprehensive strength, wanting to enter the Heroes Contending for Supremacy List is truly wishful thinking.”
“…”
Jun Changxiao was silent for a moment, then waved his hand, saying, “Xingchen, you go exchange a few moves with this Shangqian Sect disciple.”
“Swish!”
Ye Xingchen strode forward.
After replacing Li Qingyang, he looked at Jiang Shensi, his gaze gleaming with disdain as he said, “Human ranking eighty-nine—very trashy.”
“…”
The corners of the mouths of the bigwigs from various sects twitched slightly.
Martial cultivators who could enter the Gathering of Heroes List had extremely high talent. This Tiegu Sect disciple actually said they were trash—that was truly arrogant.
If they knew that in his previous life, Ye Xingchen had advanced to the top twenty of the Heaven ranking just after turning twenty, they wouldn’t think it was arrogance.
The Gathering of Heroes List’s inclusion had minimum and maximum age limits.
During Night Emperor’s time on the list, his best ranking was only ninth place on the Heaven ranking.
Although his age exceeded the limit and he was automatically removed from the list, this didn’t prevent him from later becoming the supreme Wudi of Xingyun Continent.
And those geniuses who occupied higher rankings either fell later or reached their limit, lingering at the Wuhuang or Wusheng levels.
Of course.
Not having achieved first place on the Heaven ranking when his age met the requirements was also one of Ye Xingchen’s great regrets from his previous life.
Now, hearing everyone mention the Gathering of Heroes List made him remember.
Had regrets in the previous life.
Make up for them in this life!
First place on the Heaven ranking of the Gathering of Heroes List—I, Ye Xingchen, will definitely claim the top spot!
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
In an instant, a magnificent aura of “who in this world but me” surged around Night Emperor’s entire body.
Jiang Shensi, who had been called trash, felt this at close range, and the anger between his brows was immediately replaced by caution!
This person was very strong!
Ye Xingchen raised his head slightly with a rebellious appearance and said, “Don’t waste time, hurry up and make your move.”
“Swish!”
Jiang Shensi immediately released his ninth rank Wushi cultivation, then charged forward with rapid footwork.
Whoosh—
A spiritual power-type martial technique condensed, striking out a stream of light like a rainbow piercing the sun.
“Bang!”
Ye Xingchen stepped forward, his iron fist striking with overwhelming force, directly shattering the stream of light. Then, using Cloud Stepping footwork, he launched the most explosive basic attack offensive!
Martial techniques?
He had plenty of tricks.
Fighting with fancy flourishes for two or three chapters would be no problem.
Choosing the most straightforward close-combat brawling was to test the results of his training in the Trial Tower during this period!
Very strong, very fierce!
When he launched his direct assault, Jiang Shensi could only dodge, not daring to confront him head-on!
This Tiegu Sect disciple’s strength was too overwhelming. Once caught, it would definitely be a barrage of overwhelming bombardment!
“Myriad Phenomena Spirit Finger!”
Jiang Shensi constantly changed positions, gathering finger lights, attacking from various angles, trying to restrain his opponent.
Unfortunately, overwhelming force defeats all techniques.
No matter how fancy his moves, no matter how streams of light flew chaotically across the field, Ye Xingchen’s left and right fists struck frequently, annihilating them all into nothingness. The fighting was truly fierce!
The corners of the mouths of the bigwigs from various sects twitched slightly.
This Tiegu Sect disciple had only seventh rank Wushi cultivation, yet fought so boldly in front of a ninth rank Wushi. Truly reckless enough!
“Boom!”
Ye Xingchen once again domineeringly broke through Jiang Shensi’s spiritual power-type martial technique. Seizing his opponent’s opening, his right fist transformed into a hand blade, instantly executing several “Self Severing” strikes.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The stone platform erupted in a series of explosions, spiritual energy and dust immediately dispersing outward!