As expected of Tianji Tower, the crowd is as dense as ants.”
“Old Huang, do you think Tianji Tower will really publish the heavenly pride ranking?”
The old beggar nodded, his expression becoming a bit more solemn.
“That Little Monk Fahai, at fifteen, stepped into the Grandmaster Realm. The entire Jianghu has never seen such a person.”
“Although he obtained an Opportunity from the Zhenlong Chess Game, his ability to rise with the momentum and not be crushed by a Heaven-Defying Opportunity is enough to prove his extraordinary talent.”
“He will definitely be on the list.”
“Oh, I didn’t realize you, Old Huang, had such good insight.”
“Anyone who didn’t know would think you were a Martial Forest Senior.”
Xu Fengnian patted Old Huang’s shoulder.
“Your Highness, I, Old Huang, am truly a master, so high I can touch the clouds.”
“Give it a rest.”
Xu Fengnian snorted softly, “You?”
“Last time you peeked at a widow bathing and almost got crippled.”
“Wasn’t it I who saved you?”
Old Huang chuckled, missing a front tooth, and didn't argue.
“I wonder how this Little Monk compares to Huang Man’er, and what rank he will be.”
Xu Fengnian thought of his younger brother—Xu Longxiang!
Born with a Vajra body, comparable to a Grandmaster, with a strong physique and immense strength.
The two stone lions in front of the Bei Liang Royal Residence each weighed ten thousand catties.
Yet Xu Longxiang always loved to play with them.
He was also ranked third on the heavenly pride ranking, a true Prodigy!
Old Huang smiled: “That’s really hard to compare.”
“Little Your Highness’s talent is exceptional, hailed as the next Wang Xianzhi. The Little Monk wants to compete with Little Your Highness, but he’s still a bit lacking.”
Xu Fengnian lowered his head, gnawing on his finger, savoring the taste of the chicken leg, and then said:
“What a pity.”
“There are still two empty spots.”
“Although Huang Man’er is strong, he didn’t reach the top.”
“I wonder what kind of person Nangong Pu She, who is first on the heavenly pride ranking, truly is.”
“To be listed as the top by Tianji Tower, she must not be a Mortal.”
The first on the heavenly pride ranking symbolizes invincibility among peers, the most dazzling existence of this generation!
Old Huang said: “That Nangong Pu She is also first on the rouge list.”
“Top of both lists.”
“Old Huang, I didn’t expect that you and Your Highness are also on the same path.”
Just as they were speaking, someone suddenly exclaimed: “The Fang Bang Tong Zi is here!”
Instantly, everyone’s gaze fell upon the child.
A commotion broke out all around.
“He’s out!”
“Tianji Tower has started posting the lists!”
“I wonder if Fahai made it onto the list?”
“Needless to say, having slain Ding Chunqiu and Jiumozhi, who would dare to be on the list if he isn’t with such a record?”
“He can definitely enter the Earth Ranking, and his ranking shouldn’t be low.”
One person echoed: “Yes, although his cultivation isn’t top-notch, his strength is truly astonishing.”
“I’m not worried about the Earth Ranking, the key is the heavenly pride ranking.”
As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.
Yes, what was the Earth Ranking? The heavenly pride ranking was the true gathering place for Geniuses. The last person on the list, Hua Wuque, had entered the Grandmaster Realm at only eighteen! The top ten on the list were all outstanding individuals, Prodigies of their generation, displaying extraordinary demeanor. Although Fahai was strong, whether he could make it onto this list was still unknown. Moreover, the heavenly pride ranking only listed ten people. If Fahai made it onto the list, he would inevitably replace one of them.
By the same token, if he could truly enter the list, it would mean he was one of the ten most talented people in the current world! His brilliance would be enough to illuminate a generation!
To possess such talent was truly a rare Prodigy!
Once Fahai truly entered the heavenly pride ranking, it would inevitably attract various forces to vie for him, wishing to bring him under their command.
After all, in the entire Jianghu, among the vast multitude of beings, each generation only produced ten such astonishing individuals!
If one could obtain this person, it would mean obtaining the hope for the future!
However, his enemies would also surely intensify their actions, vowing to eliminate him before he could fully mature.
Such terrifying talent was too intimidating; a slight misstep could lead to utter disaster.
A Prodigy who had not yet grown up would ultimately fail to achieve greatness.
Those Schools that had a grudge with Fahai would surely pursue him even more frantically after learning he was on the heavenly pride ranking.
For example, Wudang.
The crowd quickly surged to the front of the list, surrounding the Fang Bang Tong Zi.
The child was clearly accustomed to such scenes and was not afraid of the many Jianghu Martial Artists.
He posted the list in his hand on the wall, then retreated back into Tianji Tower.
The Jianghu people scrambled to the front of the list, widening their eyes to search carefully.
“It’s the Earth Ranking!”
People looked line by line.
Suddenly, an exclamation sounded.
“Look quickly!”
“Fahai!”
“He… he’s ranked fiftieth!”
Fahai.
Rank: Fiftieth!
Age: Fifteen!
Realm: Grandmaster Early Stage!
Record: One against two, slaying Ding Chunqiu and Jiumozhi; one strike severely injuring Song Yuanqiao!
“Hiss—”
Before the list, a collective gasp of breath immediately sounded.
A fifteen-year-old Grandmaster!
With the Realm of Grandmaster Early Stage, he actually made it to the fiftieth place on the Earth Ranking!
It was simply incredible!
And there were battle records to support it; was that something a Grandmaster Early Stage could achieve?
The Jianghu people looked at each other, all revealing expressions of disbelief.
One must know that the top fifty on the Earth Ranking were all figures in the Grandmaster Late Stage.
Fahai, having just entered the Grandmaster Realm, only in the Early Stage, was already ranked fiftieth on the Earth Ranking!
This was too unbelievable!
A Martial Artist in the Grandmaster Early Stage, forcibly squeezing into a group of Grandmaster Late Stage powerhouses?
However, reconsidering his exaggerated battle records, everyone found it reasonable.
“After all, he defeated Song Yuanqiao.”
“Song Yuanqiao is a Grandmaster Late Stage, and furthermore, the Sect Leader of Wudang, with extremely formidable strength.”
“Since he can defeat Song Yuanqiao, then entering the fiftieth place on the Earth Ranking seems to be no problem.”
Everyone nodded.
Although unexpected, upon closer thought, it was indeed reasonable.
Completely acceptable.
“Is there only the Earth Ranking?”
Just as everyone was discussing animatedly,
a golden list slowly descended from Tianji Tower!
“The heavenly pride ranking!” Someone exclaimed. Since Hua Wuque made it onto the list two years ago, this was the first time the heavenly pride ranking had appeared again! After two years, the list was finally updated! Clearly, Fahai had successfully made it onto the list this time, becoming one of the ten Geniuses recognized by the Jianghu! This reappearance of the heavenly pride ranking was undoubtedly because of Fahai! I wonder what rank he will be. “What do you guess Fahai will rank?”
“Probably not too high, after all, it’s his first time on the list.”
“Maybe he’ll take Hua Wuque’s place, ranking tenth.”
“Possibly, either way, being on the list is enough to show his extraordinary talent.”
“Those are the top ten Geniuses of the Jianghu, with a future hope of reaching the Heavenly Human Realm!”
“What a freak!”
“Tsk tsk, Yihua Palace must be furious.”
“Shh—keep your voice down!”
“Are you tired of living? The two Palace Masters of Yihua Palace are both Half-Step Celestial Beings, ranking in the top ten of the Heaven Ranking!” The person could only awkwardly change the subject.
“I wonder what kind of evaluation Fahai will receive.”
“Tianji Old Man’s comments have always been extremely insightful.”
The golden list slowly descended, drifting down from the top of the tall building, gradually unfolding!
Although the heavenly pride ranking only had ten people, this list was much grander than the Earth Ranking.
After all, every single person on this list was a Prodigy-like existence, each possessing the potential of a Celestial Being.
heavenly pride ranking!
Three large, gilded characters prominently appeared.