The news of the updated heavenly pride ranking and Earth Ranking quickly spread throughout Jianghu, with Fahai prominently listed on both rankings.
All major powers were shaken upon learning of this.
Inside the Yin Kui Sect.
Zhu Yuyan put down the secret report in her hand, her expression filled with astonishment.
“New talents emerge in every generation,” indeed.
That Fahai is so astonishing!
Not only did he ascend the heavenly pride ranking, but he also entered the ranks of the top ten Prodigies!
The Jianghu is vast, with countless living beings, and there are only these ten exceptional Geniuses under the age of twenty.
Her judgment was indeed correct.
Fahai is precisely that rare and exceptional talent.
It was indeed a wise choice to try and recruit him back then.
Of course, what surprised Zhu Yuyan the most was not his ascent to the heavenly pride ranking, but rather the incredibly high evaluation he received from Tianji Old Man— “Within thirty years, he can achieve the Heavenly Human Realm.”
The Heavenly Human Realm, second only to the legendary Land Immortal, is the ultimate Realm that Martial Artists in the world can reach.
A longing look involuntarily appeared in her beautiful eyes.
Heavenly Human, she originally had the chance to enter it.
Unfortunately…
Her eyes dimmed, and memories flooded her mind.
She once Cultivated the most profound Cultivation Technique in the Heavenly Demon Tactics, the “Heavenly Demon Great Art.” If she Cultivated it to the eighteenth heaven, she would have hope of entering the Heavenly Human Realm.
However, she was deceived by Shi Zhixuan and lost her purity.
And the Heavenly Demon Great Art has a rule: before reaching Major Achievement, one must not lose their purity. Once purity is lost, there is no hope of reaching the Peak for life.
Because of this, she could no longer enter the Heavenly Human Realm in this life.
If not for that deception, she might have already become a Heavenly Human.
Zhu Yuyan sighed softly.
Although there was no hope in this life, she still had Wanwan.
Wanwan’s Aptitude even surpassed hers in her youth.
Compared to herself, she had a greater chance of stepping into the Heavenly Human Realm.
Zhu Yuyan placed all her hopes on Wanwan.
However, with no news from Wanwan to this day, she couldn't help but feel a bit worried.
Even though Wanwan already possessed the Grandmaster Realm, which was enough for her to travel the Jianghu.
The Jianghu is treacherous and unpredictable; she is just a young girl, and even with her clever mind, she might still encounter unforeseen dangers.
Zhu Yuyan began to worry about Wanwan’s safety.
An anxious expression appeared on the face of this Demonic Path Queen.
Just then, a report came from outside the door.
“Sect Master, the Saintess has returned.”
Zhu Yuyan was immediately overjoyed.
Finally, Wanwan had returned, and the stone hanging in her heart finally fell.
“Master!”
Wanwan threw herself into Zhu Yuyan’s arms, her words full of joy, as affectionate as a little bird returning to its nest.
Zhu Yuyan’s face was full of happiness.
“You’ve been out for so long, and I don’t even know where you went.”
“Do you know that I, your Master, have been worrying about you?”
Her tone carried a hint of reproach.
Wanwan knew that if she didn’t explain the reason, she might not be able to get off easily.
So she recounted the details of her battle with Shi Feixuan.
“I met Shi Feixuan from Cihang Jingzhai, and we fought a battle, which ended in a draw.”
“I’ve been hiding and recuperating during this time, which is why I couldn’t send a message to Master.”
“Please don’t worry too much.”
“What did you say? You were injured?”
Zhu Yuyan looked worried as she carefully checked Wanwan’s condition.
“Master, don’t panic, I’ve already recovered.”
“This will not happen again.”
“I will never let you worry like this again.”
Zhu Yuyan nodded gently: “Remember your words.”
Seeing that her Master no longer questioned her, Wanwan quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
“Rest for a while, and then I, your Master, will personally guide you in Cultivation.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Wanwan’s face showed a difficult expression.
“Ah?”
Her expression immediately fell.
Zhu Yuyan’s gaze sharpened slightly.
Wanwan could only reluctantly agree, “Alright.”
Zhu Yuyan knew that time was of the essence. Recently, there had been frequent disturbances in the Jianghu, with strong enemies emerging one after another.
Especially Fahai, whom Tianji Old Man called “Heavenly Human is within reach in thirty years,” which was enough to alarm people.
Wanwan’s Aptitude was outstanding, but she was too fond of comfort, wasting her talent, which was truly a pity. She had no chance of reaching the Heavenly Human Realm, but Wanwan had great potential.
Because of this, she urged her Disciple to Cultivate diligently.
At this moment, Wanwan had entered meditation and was Cultivating, with the Aura of the Heavenly Demon Great Art flowing around her.
Zhu Yuyan sat quietly by her side, guarding her.
Suddenly, her expression changed slightly, and she let out a soft gasp.
She then released her Divine Sense to investigate, and the result was astonishing—
Wanwan’s virginity was gone!
In an instant, anger surged into her heart.
“Who did it?!”
The question left Wanwan momentarily confused.
But a conversation Fahai had once said suddenly flashed in her mind.
Could it be, just as the young Master said?
She dared not conceal it and told the truth.
“It was Fahai.”
Zhu Yuyan’s brows furrowed tightly, and a storm raged in her heart. It was him! She had once thought of sending Wanwan to persuade Fahai to join the Demonic Path. Unexpectedly, the other party had taken the initiative!
Fahai not only rejected their recruitment but also ruined Wanwan’s purity.
In Zhu Yuyan’s heart, Fahai was a rare talent, and she had intended to win him over. But now, Wanwan’s virginity was lost. This meant that the Heavenly Demon Great Art could not be Cultivated to its Peak, and the door to the Heavenly Human Realm was completely closed!
A night of pleasure, but in exchange, it was the permanent loss of the opportunity to enter the Heavenly Human Realm.
She gritted her teeth, her anger surging endlessly.
Wanwan was extraordinarily talented, even more outstanding than she was in her youth. She was her most valued and most hopeful successor. Her expectations for Wanwan far exceeded others. But now, because of that Fahai, Wanwan would never have the chance to achieve the Heavenly Human position!
“What a Fahai!”
“I want to see exactly who you are!”
“Immediately send Elders Yun and Xia to invite that Fahai here!”
Upon hearing this, Wanwan’s expression changed dramatically, and she quickly knelt down to plead.
“Master, everything was Wanwan’s choice, please spare the young Master.”
Zhu Yuyan, however, remained unmoved.
My foolish Disciple, do you know what you have lost?
She would never let this matter rest.
At this time.
Shi Feixuan also learned the news of the updated heavenly pride ranking and Earth Ranking—Fahai was prominently listed.
Her heart trembled slightly.
Such a person, within thirty years, will surely enter the Heavenly Human Realm!
Thinking of the mission entrusted to her by Cihang Jingzhai, her gaze became firm.
With the potential to reach the Heavenly Human Realm within thirty years, such Aptitude is truly one in a million! If he falls into the Demonic Path, the world will plunge into chaos! But if he can return to the Righteous Path, he will undoubtedly become a pillar of the nation and a shield for the common people!
No matter what, she would do her best to win over Fahai and guide him to the Righteous Path.
Dragon Guard Villa.
“Godfather, your child is incompetent; I failed to persuade Fahai to join the Villa.”
Shangguan Haitang, dressed in men’s clothing, bowed respectfully and said.
Standing before her was a middle-aged man wearing a golden crown and a black robe, with an extraordinary Aura.
This person was none other than the Great Ming Imperial Uncle, the Lord of Dragon Guard Villa, Zhu Wushi, respectfully known by the world as Lord Shenhou!
Lord Shenhou nodded slightly, indicating that he already knew.
Then, he took out a secret report from his sleeve and handed it to Haitang.
“Take a look.”
Haitang took the secret report and slowly unfolded it.
Immediately, her expression changed dramatically.
Fifty-fifth on the Earth Ranking!
This ranking was actually above hers!
The content of the second secret report was even more astonishing!
It prominently stated: Fahai ascended the heavenly pride ranking, and received Tianji Old Man’s evaluation— “Within thirty years, Heavenly Human is within reach”!
“Tenth on the heavenly pride ranking?!”
Even Haitang, who was usually calm and composed, couldn’t help but blurt it out.
Fahai had actually already become an Innate strong practitioner!