At this moment, she was confident she could solve the Zhenlong Chess Game.
She had not expected someone to get there before her.
“Who is the solver?”
Her tone was cool.
“I heard this person is named Fahai, and rumor has it he was once a discarded disciple of a major Sect.”
A discarded disciple?
Indeed, the Jianghu was full of hidden Dragons and crouching Phoenixes, with extraordinary people emerging constantly.
Someone who had been expelled from their School was able to solve the Zhenlong Chess Game, which countless heroes had failed to crack.
Xu Weixiong’s interest grew.
She couldn't help but think of her younger brother—the King of Northern Liang’s heir, Xu Fengnian, who had a bad reputation.
Now, he had returned from his travels for nearly three years, and the Emperor’s vigilance had gradually eased.
If such a person could be used by Fengnian.
It would certainly save a lot of trouble when he takes charge of Northern Liang in the future.
A complex look flashed in her eyes.
It seemed she needed to finish her studies as soon as possible and personally meet this Fahai.
At the same time.
In a dilapidated temple.
A young beggar and an old beggar with a lewd face huddled together, gnawing on stolen steamed buns.
“Young Master, Young Master, leave some for Old Huang!”
Seeing the young beggar almost finish the steamed bun, the old beggar finally couldn't help but speak.
The young beggar ignored him, took a big bite of the slightly hard steamed bun, and asked while chewing:
“Old Huang, what kind of person do you think this Fahai really is?”
“Why do I keep hearing his name recently? My ears are almost callused from it.”
Old Huang grinned, revealing a row of yellowed teeth, looking particularly lewd.
“Young Master, you’ve come to the right person to ask about this.”
“Oh? What do you know?”
Old Huang shook his head, “I don’t know either.”
“However, since he can solve the Zhenlong Chess Game, his chess skills are naturally not low, and his strength should be between Tang Jin and Li Tang.”
“You don’t need to tell me that.”
The young beggar glared at him in dissatisfaction, then took another big bite of the steamed bun in his hand.
“Being able to break that chess game means his chess skill is definitely not bad; he might even be able to have a few matches with Second Young Miss.”
“It’s a pity he’s a monk.”
“Otherwise, I would have introduced him to Second Young Miss.”
“What if he’s a monk, Young Master? You haven’t even met him yet, and you’re already thinking of playing matchmaker?”
“That’s true.”
The young beggar stuffed the remaining steamed bun into his mouth, stood up, and patted his pants.
“Let’s go, Old Huang, let’s go meet him.”
Old Huang had a bitter look, “Young Master, you have to pay first.”
“You’re still thinking about that? When we return to Northern Liang, I’ll make sure you eat well and drink well, no problem.”
“I’ll even book the Yihong Courtyard for you!”
Hearing this, Old Huang’s eyes lit up, and his expression turned lewd again.
“Young Master, you said it!”
The young beggar, with his hands behind his head, walked at a leisurely pace, humming a tune he had learned from who knows where.
“Wait for me, Young Master!”
Inside Tianji Tower.
The Intelligence Elder was troubled.
Holding the newly arrived message, his brows were tightly furrowed.
The content was truly unsettling.
Fahai’s achievements were too astonishing! He had just entered the Grandmaster Realm and already slain two veteran Grandmasters, one of whom was in the Middle Stage of Grandmaster.
With a single move, Song Yuanqiao, a Late Stage Grandmaster expert, was defeated.
Such achievements were truly astonishing! Ordinary Grandmasters wouldn't even dare to imagine them.
Could the innate ranking still accommodate such a figure? He had originally thought that placing him tenth was the limit.
Even if he showed any more astonishing performances later, it wouldn't be too far off.
At least the ranking wouldn't change drastically. Who would have thought, how long had it been, and his face was slapped hard?
Such achievements, how could anyone on the innate ranking aspire to them?
The Intelligence Elder felt utterly ashamed, as if he had become a joke. Why was this kid so troublesome?
He had just updated the ranking, and now he had to change it again! Last time it was because of Fahai, this time it was still him! If this continued, the credibility of Tianji Tower would probably be completely lost.
The Grandmaster Realm was enough to be listed on the Earth Ranking.
So, should Fahai be placed on the Earth Ranking? No, that’s not right.
The Intelligence Elder shook his head helplessly.
A fifteen-year-old Grandmaster with such combat power.
His strength and background were enough to be listed on the heavenly pride ranking, where Prodigies gathered.
But on the heavenly pride ranking, everyone was a Prodigy, all possessing the demeanor of a Celestial.
To list him among them, someone already there would have to be replaced, but how should he decide?
The Intelligence Elder was at a loss for a moment.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and his expression brightened.
How could he not have thought of it! This level of ranking change was a big deal! It must be decided by the Tower Master himself.
Yes, hand this thorny problem over to the Tower Master! Soon, a secret letter was sent out.
The Intelligence Elder put down his work and leaned back in his chair, relaxed. That’s right, let the Tower Master worry about it.
Not long after, a white pigeon flew into the room through the window. The Intelligence Elder took the secret letter from the pigeon’s leg, glanced at it, and his pupils suddenly constricted. He gasped, his face full of shock!
The Tower Master’s move was indeed extraordinary! Fiftieth on the Earth Ranking!
One must know that the top fifty on the Earth Ranking were all Late Stage Grandmaster figures!
To be ranked fiftieth with a cultivation level that had just entered the Grandmaster Realm, on par with a group of Late Stage Grandmaster powerhouses.
This treatment was simply too bizarre!
Another piece of intelligence was marked in red.
The Intelligence Elder glanced at it.
It only had a few words:
heavenly pride ranking, Tenth!
Hiss—he gasped again, his heart filled with shock, unable to calm down for a long time. The heavenly pride ranking was finally going to change! The Jianghu was probably going to stir up a big storm!
At the same time, in an inn.
Fahai slowly exhaled a turbid breath, a hint of excitement on his face. After the battle at Wuliang Mountain, he had defeated several enemies in a row. He was only one step away from completing ten Abstinence-breaking and triggering the critical strike reward.
Thinking of the generous reward, he couldn't help but feel a little anticipation.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
“Who?”
A sweet and pleasant voice came from outside.
“Me.”
It was Wanwan?
Fahai looked up at the night sky.
At this hour, what was her purpose in coming alone?
“Come in.”
Wanwan gracefully stepped into the room.
After this period of recuperation, her injuries had fully healed.
“Little Master, come with me.”
“Hm?”
Fahai frowned slightly, a little puzzled.
“Where are you taking me?”
Wanwan said softly: “Little Master, you’ve accumulated quite a few grudges on your journey.”
“Especially with top Schools like Wudang.”
“Wudang and the Mount Song Sect have joined forces and have already called upon heroes from all walks of the Jianghu to act against you.”
“In this Martial Forest, there is no place for you on the Righteous Path.”
“Why don’t you come with me to the Yin Kui Sect?”
“Our Demonic Sect doesn’t adhere to the rules and regulations of the Righteous Path.”
“Moreover, the Yin Kui Sect is powerful, arguably the strongest among the Demonic Sects, so there’s no need to fear them at all.”
“Only at the Yin Kui Sect can you truly be safe.”
Fahai looked at Wanwan’s sincere face, his heart softened, but he still shook his head.
Although the Yin Kui Sect was indeed a good place to go, and she would be by his side.
But he still had matters at Shaolin Temple to handle.
At least he had to complete the secularization procedures first.
Otherwise, Old Man Taixu would surely be fuming again.