Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 172 Factions
"Surround and kill a commander-level alien beast..."

Ji Fuyou gave him a strange look.

Ask him, someone you've just met, to go and kill this monster?

Oblivious?

Or is there another plan?

However, Ji Fuyou would not agree to either option.

"I'm sorry, I just came from the Temple of Fertile. I'm exhausted and need to recuperate. I have no intention of going deeper into the fog for the time being."

He declined in a relatively tactful tone.

"Captain Ji, rest assured, we will take care of luring out and entangled this monster. You only need to stand by and use your sword to deliver a fatal blow to this commander-level monster."

Xia Feng smiled.

"If we're talking about ultimate sword strikes, Miss Gu's Limitless Sword Intent is clearly more powerful. Young Master Xia might as well invite her."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"Gu Yinbing..."

Xia Feng's tone stiffened slightly.

After a moment, he said, "Miss Gu doesn't like taking risks with people other than Zhang Yi, Lin Zhongtian, and others."

"That's a pity."

As Ji Fuyou finished speaking, he prepared to take his leave.

At this moment, Xia Feng spoke up, "Captain Ji, if you really don't have time, could you lend me your Wuji Sword for ten days? It doesn't need to be long! Ten days will do!"

He immediately said, "I am also proficient in sword control, but I have never had a high-quality divine weapon, so I can't unleash the power of sword control. If Captain Ji can lend me the Wuji Sword for ten days, I will definitely be able to kill that commander-level alien beast."

"Borrow the Wuji Sword?"

Ji Fuyou looked somewhat surprised.

Wuji Sword...

That's a high-level divine weapon that even spiritual masters might not be able to possess, and its value is no less than 1500 million contribution points!
Is such a priceless treasure something you can just borrow whenever you want?

They just met today, when did their relationship become this good?

"Captain Ji, I know this request is a bit presumptuous. After the matter is accomplished, I am willing to give you 10% of the proceeds from killing the alien beast as a fee for renting the Wuji Sword."

Xia Feng continued.

"I'm sorry, I still need the Wuji Sword and don't intend to lend it out."

Ji Fuyou refused outright.

“Captain Ji, you said you need to recuperate properly recently and don’t intend to go deeper into the fog. That means the Wuji Sword is not needed for the time being. Since it’s not needed, why not lend it to our Captain Xia temporarily? It’s not like we’re not paying you rent.”

At this moment, a man standing next to Xia Feng suddenly spoke up.

He stared at Ji Fuyou, his breath locked onto his body: "You don't actually distrust our Captain Xia, do you?"

"Of course not..."

"So you're looking down on our Captain Xia? Then I'll have to ask you properly and get an explanation."

The man pressed him for answers.

"Ok?"

Ji Fuyou was somewhat unbelievable.

But Xia Feng's words and actions...

It seems to be exactly as he imagined.

He immediately frowned: "Young Master Xia, what do you mean by this?"

"It's nothing much. We're just about to kill a commander-level ferocious beast and we're in need of a high-level divine weapon. Captain Ji's Wuji Sword is just right. We don't plan to enter the mist anytime soon, so please consider that we're all contributing to the extermination of the beast and part with this divine weapon. Once we've killed the beast, we'll return it to you immediately."

Xia Feng said with a smile.

But there's also a feeling that I don't want to act anymore.

"Everyone knows that Gu Yinbing traded the Wuji Sword to me, and yet, just a few days later, this divine weapon has fallen into your hands. You've done it so blatantly. Can you bear the consequences of doing this?"

Ji Fuyou said directly.

"Ah."

Xia Feng smiled and said, "I can only say that you don't understand the situation within the Federation. To put your mind at ease, I'll explain it to you."

He stated directly, "Currently, the Federation is divided into two factions regarding the allocation of all resources and source crystals. One faction believes that a diverse range of resources should be utilized, and everyone should be invited to participate in this extraordinary event. The other faction firmly believes that this power can only be controlled by elites like us."

Ji Fuyou quickly understood what he meant.

A year ago, the authorities were still doing everything they could to block information about the Source Crystal and the Mist.

They only had to release information to the public in a limited manner when it became impossible to contain the situation. But...

Clearly, not everyone agrees with this method.

"The reason why the Martial Arts Association is half a level lower than the Mental Ability Association is because the Mental Ability Association and the Mist Research Institute check and balance each other. One side is reckless and the other is calm, maintaining a relative balance."

Xia Feng said calmly, "But the Third Speaker, under the banner of the Civilization Trial, created the Heavenly Ranking Committee and set such a high standard, trying to break the balance between spiritual beings and the Mist Research Institute... There are quite a few people who are dissatisfied with this."

Ji Fuyou immediately thought of what He Qilin had said about how difficult it was to establish the Heavenly Ranking Committee.

"Under this background, even if I take the Wuji Sword from your hands, for the sake of overall stability, He Jinglan and the Third Speaker will absolutely not allow you to cause trouble."

Xia Feng paused, then said with a half-smile, "Besides, I'm not stealing your Wuji Sword. I'm just borrowing it for a while. I'll return it to you when I have a better divine weapon."

Ji Fuyou's eyes were opened.

The Association of Mental Abilities and the Mist Research Institute...

They actually represent two different forces.

The establishment of the Heavenly Ranking Committee was the result of a multi-party power struggle and forced push, which will have endless consequences.

He even felt that Xia Feng's actions as a candidate for the Heavenly Ranking Committee were a way for the people behind him to use him to put pressure on He Jinglan, Wu Rendi, and even the Third Speaker.

After all, compared to He Qilin, Gu Yinbing, Xiao Jiuge, and Shen Jun, who all have connections and powerful backers, who is more suitable to be used as a warning to others than him, a dark horse who emerged by chance through talent and opportunity?
When he first obtained the deflection field, he considered the problem of "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."

I never expected...

After going around in circles, he still couldn't avoid facing this step.

"Alright, bring me the sword."

Xia Feng calmly said, "You may think I'm wrong for coming to take your sword, but from my perspective, what's wrong with me suppressing your faction to protect my own interests? Besides, I'm already prepared to bear the risks behind it, and I might even live in fear that you will retaliate against me. Paying this price to ultimately gain a high-level divine weapon, what's wrong with that?"

As he said this, he seemed to have thought of something, and a sneer appeared on his lips: "Actually, Zhao Wuyai may have had the same idea, but unfortunately, he was too timid to come, so it was easy for me to get it."

"A price? You know there's a price to pay?"

Ji Fuyou looked at Xia Feng, who seemed to have everything under control.

This……

He is a real scoundrel.

"Everything comes at a price, and the greater the price, the greater the reward! Embezzlement and bribery, if discovered, can lead to imprisonment, but the gains are ten or a hundred times higher than a fixed salary! As long as you dare to take the risk, whatever you get is what you deserve."

Xia Feng scoffed: "Many people, even if given a minor official position, will be cautious and live in constant fear! Wealth and status are inherently obtained through taking risks! If you don't strive, you will be eliminated, until you fall to the bottom and live a muddled life! Just like now..."

As he spoke, two master-level martial artists behind him blocked Ji Fuyou's retreat, one in front and one behind.

"I dare to take your Wuji Sword, and that's all there is to it: I dare to fight for it! You might seek revenge, but as long as I maintain this drive and keep moving forward, one step ahead, I'll always be ahead! As time goes by, you won't even be able to see my shadow anymore, and you'll naturally lose your desire for revenge! Even if you do, as long as I remain strong, you won't dare to show it even a little bit!"

"You sound so confident, and that confidence stems from your stance, your identity, and your enterprising spirit of daring to fight and struggle. But in reality... you're just convinced that I can't turn the tables, that I can't threaten you, and that the risks far outweigh the rewards. Otherwise, why were you unmoved when the Wuji Sword was in Gu Yinbing's hands?"

Ji Fuyou remained calm, but the Wuji Sword was already hovering in front of him: "But what if you're wrong?"

"Oh, you're going to rebel? Do you know the consequences of doing so?"

Xia Feng said, "The fact that I dared to come and deal with you proves that I have a full understanding of you. The Heavenly Demon Disintegration is the explosion of potential, the Locking Yuan Technique completely counters it, the Overlord True Body is only immune to negative statuses, not immune to damage, and as for the Wuji Sword... there are quite a few secret techniques that can interfere with and block the divinity of flying swords, such as Soul Shock Blast, or Holy Spirit Technique!"

Holy Spirit Magic!
This secret technique was mentioned in the Heavenly Ranking group; it is a secret method for controlling any form of divine consciousness.

It is the nemesis of all techniques, including sword control and beast control!

"Right now, I'm just using you to warn some people to see the situation clearly. With your status as a member of the Heavenly Ranking, killing you would cause a lot of trouble. But if you really resist, you're forcing me! I think it's really unnecessary to go to that point. I'm begging you!"

Xia Feng made no attempt to hide his style: "Especially since someone like me, once I take action, I will never show mercy! If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring! So, to avoid forcing me to make the worst choice, if I were you, even if I was unwilling, I would grit my teeth and accept it, handing over the Wuji Sword! To keep the Wuji Sword, you would have to take too much risk!"

"Now that I know what kind of person you are, how can I guarantee that handing over the Wuji Sword won't just be the beginning? Or that you'll drive me to my death step by step? Rather than being powerless to resist, I might as well fight back and see if I can take you down with me."

Ji Fuyou Road.

Xia Feng seemed to be thinking about something, or perhaps he had received some information.

"I forgot about that."

Then, he suddenly burst into laughter: "Just kidding. I was just seeing if Captain Ji's stance was firm. If you don't want to lend me the Wuji Sword, then don't. Just pretend I didn't say anything today."

After saying that, he turned around and left with the other two people.

"Ok?"

Ji Fuyou didn't understand what had happened, but he felt a powerful mental fluctuation sweeping over him.

This spiritual power...

"He Jinglan?"

Something moved in his heart.

The next moment, the auras of He Jinglan, He Qilin, and Xiao Jiuge appeared simultaneously, heading straight for this area.

(End of this chapter)