What a pity.
Such a young talent, is he going to fall into his hands?
You should know, Ding Chunqiu is a famous Grandmaster-level expert in the Jianghu!
He is also skilled in using poison, striking fear into the hearts of those who hear his name.
How can a young monk contend with such a person?
Inside the Tianji Tower, an Elder dressed in plain clothes, upon hearing of this matter, his expression slightly congealed.
I heard that person was a Baiyi Sengren (White-Clothed Monk) with a handsome appearance?
As the Intelligence Elder, he was well-versed in the people of the Jianghu.
But he had no impression of this “Baiyi Sengren (White-Clothed Monk)” whatsoever.
Where did he come from?
He defeated Zhaixing Zi in one move, using his ultimate martial art.
This person is clearly not an ordinary character, perhaps he is a new star on the innate ranking.
But even after searching through the innate ranking, such a person was not found.
He could only rely on the intelligence from his subordinates to slowly deduce his identity.
And Fahai, in order to act discreetly, did not wear the rewarded kasaya of saintly raiment, but instead wore the white monk's robe he had on when descending the mountain.
Thus, news spread throughout the Jianghu of a handsome Baiyi Sengren (White-Clothed Monk) who defeated Zhaixing Zi in one move and killed several Xingxiu Sect Disciples.
The Elder's brows were tightly furrowed.
The temples capable of cultivating such talents are few, and Shaolin Temple is one of them.
However, in recent years, the only young monk of Shaolin with a prominent reputation is Wuhua.
Wuhua has long since entered the Grandmaster Realm and is ranked on the Earth Ranking.
Who could that Baiyi Sengren (White-Clothed Monk) be?
It seems the innate ranking needs to be updated!
Immediately, he ordered:
“Mobilize all intelligence lines, gather all clues, and investigate the origin of that monk!”
At the same time, in the distant Xingxiu Sea, within the Xingxiu Sect's mountain gate.
The atmosphere was so oppressive that even the air seemed to congeal.
The Disciples dared not even breathe loudly.
Their Senior Brother died while Master was in seclusion, which was too strange.
They were afraid that they would be the next to suffer, so they all hid within the Sect, not daring to go out.
The entire Xingxiu Sect seemed to be shrouded in a layer of gloom.
Just as it was in this oppressive state, a powerful Aura suddenly burst out!
Moyun Zi immediately led the Disciples to the secret chamber.
To welcome Master—the Xingxiu Old Freak, Ding Chunqiu!
“We respectfully welcome Master out of seclusion!” everyone knelt and bowed in unison.
Ding Chunqiu's Aura was overbearing, his steps exuded majesty, and his gaze swept over the crowd as he spoke coldly:
“Where is Zhaixing Zi?”
“Why do I not see him here to greet me upon my emergence from seclusion?”
Moyun Zi lowered his head and answered cautiously:
“Reporting to Master… Senior Brother is no longer in this world.”
“He was killed by a monk.”
“What?!”
As soon as these words were spoken, Ding Chunqiu was enraged, and a violent Aura instantly permeated the air.
“What an audacious Little Monk!”
“How dare he kill a Disciple of my Xingxiu Old Immortal! He seeks death!”
“Investigate!”
“Anyone who dares to kill my Disciple must pay with their life!”
A few days later, a piece of news spread from the Xingxiu Sea, where the Xingxiu Sect is located.
It was rumored that Ding Chunqiu was furious and ordered his Disciples to inquire everywhere, vowing to find the monk who killed Zhaixing Zi.
Jianghu rumors said that this time, Ding Chunqiu would not give up until he killed this person!
Upon hearing this, people in the Jianghu discussed animatedly.
“The Xingxiu Old Freak is making such a big fuss, he's probably genuinely infuriated and won't stop here.”
“That Little Master who eliminated the menace is probably in for a tough time this time; offending the Xingxiu Sect usually leads to a very dangerous end.”
“Yes, but I wonder which School this monk belongs to?”
“If he has a powerful force supporting him, there might still be room for maneuver.”
“If he's just from a small School, he might not only be unable to protect himself, but his entire School could suffer.”
“Although we don't know the full story yet, there's no need to rush; the truth will eventually come out.”
“The Tianji Tower will give us the answer sooner or later.”
Everyone agreed upon hearing this.
The Tianji Tower's intelligence capabilities are unparalleled in the world, a fact long recognized by the Jianghu.
After many years of verification, its accuracy is beyond doubt.
It even contains secret intelligence about Great Grandmasters and Heavenly Human Realm powerhouses.
Such an authoritative organization's intelligence is naturally convincing.
Everyone just waited for the news from the Tianji Tower to find out who the young monk who killed Zhaixing Zi in one strike truly was.
At this moment, inside the Tianji Tower's Intelligence Pavilion.
An Elder responsible for intelligence stared at the secret report in his hand, his brows tightly furrowed, full of doubt.
This… it's too unbelievable!
He had seen many talented individuals, but never one so astonishing.
This intelligence report in his hand was about Fahai.
Born in the Martial Forest Holy Land, Shaolin Temple, he was chosen as the Personal Disciple of the Shaolin Abbot three years ago.
He had only recently descended the mountain for travels.
As for his Realm, the intelligence did not specify, estimating it to be Early Stage Innate, at only fifteen years old.
Fifteen years old and Early Stage Innate?
The Intelligence Elder's mouth twitched slightly; it seemed Shaolin had produced another Prodigy even more formidable than Wuhua.
However, what truly shocked him was not this Realm itself.
But that before he descended the mountain, this person was merely in the Acquired Realm.
In just a short period, he had actually leaped to Innate and killed Zhaixing Zi in one move!
Such a rapid rate of progress was simply unheard of.
Although being able to become the Abbot's Personal Disciple certainly meant he was no ordinary person.
But growing so rapidly was still startling.
It seems this young monk is by no means an ordinary individual.
The question now is, how to rank him?
Where should Fahai be placed?
After all, he hasn't been down the mountain for long, and his achievements are limited.
But just the fact that he killed Zhaixing Zi in one strike, combined with his identity as the Disciple of the Shaolin Sect Leader and Abbot, is enough to place him in the top ranks of the list.
So, the Intelligence Elder nodded slightly and wrote a line:
innate ranking, One Hundredth place, Fahai!
As for the 'Originating School' column, it was left blank for now.
Because the Tianji Tower had not yet received a reply from Shaolin Temple, it was inconvenient to fill it in rashly.
If it were an ordinary small School, it would be fine, but Shaolin is a truly great Sect!
Once they are angered, even the Tianji Tower would be in trouble.
In fact, people had already been sent to Shaolin to seek their opinion.
It's not too late to add it later; there have been similar situations before.
At the same time, outside the Tianji Tower.
People from all walks of life gathered here, discussing various rumors in the Jianghu.
Currently, the most attention was on Fahai's killing of Zhaixing Zi.
“Did you hear? That Little Master who killed Zhaixing Zi is named Fahai. This news came from the Tianji Tower, so it should be true.”
“Of course, I know. In my opinion, this Little Master has eliminated a great scourge for the Jianghu and vented the anger of the common people!”
“That Zhaixing Zi committed many evil deeds; now that he's killed, it's entirely his own doing.”
“Yes, Little Master Fahai took down Zhaixing Zi in one move; his strength is truly astonishing.”
“However, this also attracted the pursuit of the Xingxiu Old Freak. Such a young hero might encounter misfortune, which is truly regrettable.”
Some praised, some lamented.
The topic gradually shifted to the innate ranking.
“This time, Little Master Fahai will definitely make it onto the innate ranking, right!”
“Of course, he killed Zhaixing Zi in one move; if such strength can't make the list, who is qualified?”
“I guess Fahai will replace Zhaixing Zi's position.”
“Zhaixing Zi was originally two hundredth, which is not a low ranking.”
“Yes, it's already very impressive to be ranked two hundredth on the first time on the list.”
Everyone didn't find Fahai's name on the list, so they understood that he had never been on the innate ranking before.
Everyone was full of anticipation for his first-time ranking.
Just at this moment, the list was revealed.
Everyone rushed forward to check.
First, they looked for Zhaixing Zi.
Upon closer inspection.
Two hundredth place, Zhaixing Zi was indeed gone!
But it wasn't Fahai who replaced him!
The position originally belonging to Zhaixing Zi was taken by the next person.
Everyone looked at each other, what was going on?
Could it be that Fahai didn't make the list?
Just as everyone was puzzled, someone suddenly exclaimed:
“No! Master Fahai made the list, look at the one hundredth place!”
Everyone quickly looked over.
One hundredth place: Fahai.
Achievement: Instantly killed Zhaixing Zi in one move!
Everyone was stunned!
How could Fahai's ranking be so high!
Even if he defeated Zhaixing Zi in one strike, being ranked within the top one hundred and fifty would already be very good.
Unexpectedly, he was directly ranked one hundredth!
In front of the Tianji Tower, there was an uproar.
In front of the Tianji Tower, countless Jianghu people widened their eyes, repeatedly confirming the list before them.
They could hardly believe what they saw.
This…
Did the Tianji Tower make a mistake in the ranking!
Generally speaking, defeating a ranked individual mostly means replacing their position, unless the achievement is too outstanding, then a slight increase in ranking might occur.
Like Fahai this time, defeating Zhaixing Zi in one move, which was an overwhelming victory, indeed had the potential to move up a few places.
But generally speaking, it would only be a few ranks, or a dozen at most.
Yet Fahai actually leaped a hundred places in one go!
What was even more shocking was that his Realm was only Early Stage Innate!
You should know, the threshold for the top one hundred of the innate ranking was at least Middle Stage Innate!
A person who had just entered Innate, yet stood among a group of powerhouses in higher Realms, was truly out of place!
In addition, some people began to notice a key detail.
Fahai seemed to have no background whatsoever!
This situation usually has two explanations.
One is that he is indeed a Loose Cultivator with no School or Sect.
The second is that he might be backed by a powerful force, but it has not yet been publicly acknowledged.
Someone couldn't help but sigh.
“Little Master Fahai, to be ranked one hundredth upon his first appearance on the list, is truly astonishing!”
In any case, such an achievement is enough to cause a sensation!
Entering the list for the first time, and ranking as high as one hundredth, at only fifteen years old, his future is limitless!
Even the renowned Shaolin Prodigy Wuhua was only comparable.
If he truly isn't affiliated with any force, many people will probably be eager to recruit him into their ranks!
It is foreseeable that in the coming days, people will constantly show goodwill towards Fahai.
Even the old grievance between him and the Xingxiu Sect might be resolved by a benefactor!
After all, being exceptionally ranked one hundredth by the Tianji Pavilion is by no means ordinary treatment!
Fahai's debut, enjoying such a special honor, must mean he has extraordinary qualities.
Soon, the news of Fahai making it onto the innate ranking and being placed one hundredth quickly spread, shaking the entire Jianghu.
Who is Fahai?
Never heard of him!
He can instantly defeat Zhaixing Zi?!!
And on the basis of the latter's original ranking, he directly leaped a hundred places, entering the top ranks of the innate ranking!
To receive such recognition from the Tianji Tower, this person must be extraordinary.
Why was he unknown before?
For a time, Fahai's deeds became a hot topic of discussion in the Jianghu.
At the same time, in an inn not far from the Tianji Tower.
A figure in a wheelchair was reading the intelligence sent by the Tianji Tower.
Although she was in a wheelchair, no one dared to slight her in the slightest!
Because she came from the imperial court and was widely renowned!
This woman was extremely beautiful, with calm eyes that subtly revealed a hint of coldness.
Her complexion was slightly pale, with a touch of illness, but it did not detract from her grace; instead, it added a touch of aloofness to her temperament.
Like a winter plum blooming in the snow, detached from the mundane world.
If Fahai were to see this woman, he would surely be astonished!
The person before him possessed a beauty that could topple cities, like a Fairy descended to the mortal world!
This woman was Wuqing, from Lord Shenhou's Manor.
She was one of the elites among the Four Great Arresters of Six Doors!
Among the Four Great Arresters, she was the calmest, most rational, and had the most meticulous mind.
And because of her dual identity, belonging to both Six Doors and the Jianghu, she commanded immense respect from countless Martial Forest practitioners.
Six Doors is an organization directly under the imperial court, specializing in Jianghu disputes.
Wuqing's personal visit this time was precisely because of Fahai, who had rapidly gained fame in the Jianghu.
She read the news sent by the Tianji Tower, her eyes subtly moving.
A place on the top one hundred ranking?
Entering the Jianghu and immediately being ranked one hundredth?
To be so highly regarded by the Tianji Tower, this Fahai is definitely no ordinary person!
As a being of unparalleled wisdom and strategy, Wuqing, based on these fragmented pieces of information alone, perceived his extraordinary qualities.
He has great recruitment value!
If he could be persuaded to join Six Doors, it would undoubtedly be a strong reinforcement for Six Doors!
So she decisively ordered people to search everywhere for Fahai's whereabouts.