Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 135 Temple
After exchanging pleasantries, Wu Sheng, Hong Tianwen, and the others left.

Liu Zhixuan also left.

Since his own president had arrived, he naturally had to accompany him.

Those who pursue official careers are ultimately different from those who are dedicated to spiritual practice.

After Liu Zhixuan left, several other members of the group also departed.

Soon only six people remained in the arena: Xiao Hanxue, Yang Kaitai, Liu Yiren, Guan Yue, Fang Qiyun, and Ji Fuyou.

As the few people with whom she had a slightly less close relationship left, Xiao Hanxue immediately turned her attention to Yang Kaitai: "He obtained a red spiritual source crystal without making a sound. His methods are quite unconventional."

Red Spiritual Source Crystal!

Even Ji Fuyou couldn't help but glance at it in surprise.

This is a treasure worth billions!
"I also owe a lot to Fang Qiyun."

Yang Kaitai smiled and looked at Fang Qiyun, saying, "My uncle was very satisfied with that inheritance crystal. In addition, when he learned that I planned to go to the Trial Grounds to try my luck, he gave me a red spiritual source crystal. Before this, I would never have dared to even think about such a treasure."

"No need to thank me, I've already made a profit."

Fang Qiyun waved his hand.

Since Ji Fuyou didn't want others to know that the crystal came from him, she didn't want to bring it up herself.

“Your strength has increased significantly, and I feel a lot of pressure.”

Xiao Hanxue sighed.

"The ones under pressure shouldn't be us, they should be Xue Huanian, Zhang Haoran and the others."

Yang Kaitai said.

"They... it's hard to say about Zhang Haoran, but Chairman Xue has prepared a lot of good things for Xue Nianhua."

Liu Yiren smiled and said, "Why did Chairman Xue accept Qingzhou's invitation to go to Tianji Ridge to exterminate the alien beasts and monsters some time ago? It's because Qingzhou offered him a deal he couldn't refuse, and these deals were basically all placed on Xue Nianhua."

She looked at Xiao Hanxue: "You have a rival now."

"President Xue...you're really going all out."

Xiao Hanxue said, "Sky Ridge is much more dangerous than the Misty Forest."

"As Chairman Xue's only son, and a highly accomplished one at that, Chairman Xue is naturally willing to take a gamble for him."

Liu Yiren glanced at the group and said, "We are making progress, and others are making progress too. It's just a matter of who can make progress faster."

Xue Changfeng.

Chief Advisor to the State Government, President of the State Association of Mental Health.

In terms of professional title, he is one level higher than Wu Sheng.

In the entire realm of spiritual beings, they are probably among the strongest, second only to those spiritual masters.

"President Xue is actually nothing compared to He Qilin, the prodigy of the He family, Xiao Jiuge, the younger brother of Xiao Jiansheng, and Gu Yinbing, the younger sister of Master Gu. They are the true prodigies who have been nurtured by top experts. Each of them will participate in this Heavenly Ranking competition."

Yang Kaitai said, "In addition, there is also the Southern Mad Blade Wind and Rain Tower, who is as famous as Wu Rendi, the Chairman of the Northern Divine Spear, as well as several special forces teams that the military will definitely send to participate. These people are the real big shots on the Heavenly Ranking."

"It's different. We're competing for a spot on the Heavenly Ranking, while they each have their own missions and are vying for a place in the top ten, or even the top three, of the Heavenly Ranking."

Liu Yiren said.

"Top ten, top three... Although the top masters and martial saints who act as the pillars of stability will not personally participate, the Heavenly Ranking is of great importance, and the level of participants is also extremely amazing. I really don't know who will win the first place in the end."

"I don't know. Right now, Fengyulou, He Qilin, Xiao Jiuge, and Gu Yinbing are the most famous people. But are there any other strong people who are not well-known and are waiting to make a name for themselves at the World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament? Nobody can say for sure."

As they chatted, the names they occasionally mentioned all extended beyond Chu Prefecture, encompassing the entire country.

These topics...

This already far surpasses the circles that Fang Qiyun and Ji Fuyou could access.

but……

Ji Fuyou remained calm and composed, unaffected by the shift in topic. Instead, he listened patiently, broadening his horizons.

As for Fang Qiyun...

She is very clear about her own position.

If it weren't for her recent rapid rise in status within the Fang family, she would be at least two levels below people like Xiao Hanxue.

She can accept that she is not currently the main character in the small group.

After chatting for a while longer, the topic gradually came to an end.

Yang Kaitai then turned his gaze to Ji Fuyou: "Then it's settled. If we're all in the same place in the trial grounds, and the competition isn't a two-on-one duel, then we'll form a team and advance and retreat together."

"it is good."

Ji Fuyou nodded.

He himself attached great importance to this trial ground created by the Heavenly Ranking, after all, the Heavenly Ranking was related to the final star-devouring demon that would destroy the world.

Furthermore, since the dream gave him no information about the trial grounds, in this situation, choosing to cooperate with others was clearly better than going it alone.

“Among us, even the weakest one has a senior professional title. If we can really cooperate with each other and win as a team, the results we can achieve in the end will not be worse than those people.”

Xiao Hanxue clenched her fist forcefully, her face full of anticipation.

Her personality is the complete opposite of the meaning behind her name.

After getting to know each other a little better, Ji Fuyou and Fang Qiyun left together and returned to their residence to rest.

However, just as the two were about to reach their respective rooms, a voice came from behind.

"Seasonal Floating".

Immediately afterwards, Liu Zhixuan walked over, carrying quite a few things in his hands.

Among them, the most conspicuous were two short guns, each about 1.6 meters long.

However, these two short guns can obviously be combined to form a long weapon that is 3.2 meters long.

"This is……"

"After learning about your fighting style, the guild leader asked me to give you this gift."

Liu Zhixuan handed over two short guns.

Ji Fuyou took a look and immediately realized that the quality of these two guns was a level higher than his Cold Steel Sword.

"President Wu once competed with President Wu Rendi in spear fighting. His spear skills were superb. This spear, which can be disassembled and reassembled, is the weapon he used in the early stages of becoming a master. It is called Zhenhai. He gave this to you, which shows that he has high hopes for your future development."

Liu Zhixuan said with some envy.

"I've also heard of the Zhenhai Spear. It's said that it uses the precious material Shura Stone. This material contains mystical properties. When the user's fighting spirit is high, their mind and will become one, which can amplify the user's killing power."

Fang Qiyun, standing to the side, exclaimed in surprise, "This... it's probably close to reaching the standard of a divine weapon?"

"That's a misconception. The Zhenhai Spear was made from scraps and is far from being a divine weapon."

Liu Zhixuan said, "However, this spear basically represents the peak performance that conventional materials can achieve."

"Please thank Chairman Wu for me."

Ji Fuyou Road.

The Cold Steel Sword had already shown signs of strain in its clash with the Corpse Demon King level.

Although this Zhenhai Spear is not a sword, its superior quality more than makes up for its minor flaws.

"Your ability to make it onto the Heavenly Ranking and secure a spot is the greatest gratitude you can give to President Wu."

Liu Zhixuan said with a smile.

Ji Fuyou nodded.

After Liu Zhixuan left, Fang Qiyun looked at Ji Fuyou with some surprise and delight: "It seems that this President Wu thinks highly of you."

As she spoke, she added, "With President Wu's strength, he should have gone to Zhongzhou. However, he and President Wu are at odds, and since he is from Chuzhou, he is willing to stay in Chuzhou to guard the land and ensure that Chuzhou is not harmed by strange beasts or demons."

"Is this Chairman Wu that strong?"

"Correct."

Fang Qiyun nodded: "If we disregard the combat power boost brought by cultivating both spiritual abilities, this Martial Arts President is enough to rank among the top ten among all martial artists in the Federation."

"Top ten!"

This ranking carries significant weight!
In the nineteen states of the Federation, the president of each state is a martial arts master!

Furthermore, it's impossible for a state to have only one master!
Under these circumstances, Wu Sheng could be ranked in the top ten...

He truly deserves to be called a top-tier martial arts master.

After exchanging a few words, Ji Fuyou returned to his room.

In addition to the backpacks containing various tools provided by the association, the room also contained a repaired cold steel sword, as well as some daggers, climbing ropes, and other essential outdoor adventure supplies.

Of course, he had originally prepared six pistols as well.

But now...

There's no need to bring it.

He carried so many pistols out of concern for wear and tear.

However, the Zhenhai Spear is of near-divine quality, so it shouldn't be destroyed in just one or two battles.

……

Ji Fuyou rested for a night at the base.

The next day, he also discussed tactics with Fang Qiyun, Yang Kaitai, Xiao Hanxue and others.

To ensure that if we can actually form a team and secure a spot on the Heavenly Ranking, we won't have to spend time getting to know each other.

Time flew by during this preparation and exchange.

Finally, when the time had gone from "hours" to just "minutes", the 81 participants at the training base arrived at the open spaces of the base.

These 81 people are also distributed across 4 areas, minimizing the risk of them being caught in one fell swoop.

Ji Fuyou's area has a total of 21 people, divided into 3 teams.

Their team only has 6 people, which is a small number.

But their level of skill was the best in the entire event.

While they waited, many people kept glancing at them, some even with envy in their eyes.

Of course, it's also possible that some people are overconfident, believing that their performance will ultimately be no worse than the other six.

When only 10 minutes remained in the countdown, the area where everyone was located began to be cleared out, and irrelevant people left one by one.

This includes Wu Sheng, the president of the Chuzhou Martial Arts Association.

Of course, they didn't leave immediately, but stayed to observe and provide support.

At the same time, if there is any danger when the fog is thick, or if any strange beasts rush out, they will take immediate action to kill all of them.

While waiting, time finally ticked away.

At the moment the timer reset, a mysterious fog rose up from the arena.

Without any warning or any unusual signs, it simply emerged from the void, silently spreading in all directions.

"Attention everyone!"

Yang Kaitai said in a low voice, "It doesn't look like they'll forcibly separate us for one-on-one combat. Let's hold hands, form a circle, and avoid getting separated!"

At his command, the six men quickly assembled.

Soon, the fog grew thicker and thicker.

At one point, Liu Yiren suddenly said, "Look at our feet."

Ji Fuyou looked down and only then realized that the ground beneath his feet had changed from cement to paving stones, paving stones that seemed to have undergone a long period of sedimentation, gradually turning from white to dark yellow.

At that moment, the Heavenly Rankings visualized in everyone's minds vibrated simultaneously, projecting the message outwards.

The Trial Grounds...

Temple of Fertile Gods!

Arrived!

(End of this chapter)