Just then, an exclamation suddenly erupted from the crowd.
“Look!”
“Tianji Tower’s ranking boy is out!”
Under the gaze of countless people, the Tianji Tower’s boy slowly walked out, holding the newly released innate ranking.
“They’re here, they’re here!”
Everyone was excited, their eyes fixed on the ranking in the boy’s hands.
Everyone knew that the Tianji Tower’s sudden release of the ranking this time must be related to Fahai!
After all, the gap between Fahai’s strength and his current ranking was simply too great!
Everyone was wondering if Fahai could break into the top twenty?
It should be no problem!
Although he was only in the Innate Middle Stage, he could defeat Murong Fu, who was in the Innate Late Stage, with a single move.
With such strength, what was there to question?
A spot in the top ten or twenty was certainly his!
The boy posted the ranking and then turned to leave.
The crowd immediately surged forward, their eyes all falling on the innate ranking.
Almost everyone’s gaze immediately locked onto the twentieth position!
That was once Murong Fu’s name.
According to Tianji Tower’s rules, Fahai should replace Murong Fu and occupy the twentieth spot.
He might even rise slightly.
But when everyone saw the ranking clearly, they were all stunned.
Huh?
The twentieth place wasn’t Fahai?
Fahai wasn’t in the twentieth spot?
Just as some people were in a daze, a sudden exclamation rang out—
“Look up!”
“Look at the tenth place!”
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly looked up.
Immediately, a chorus of gasps sounded outside the Tianji Tower!
innate ranking Tenth: Fahai!
Record: Instantly killed Zhaixing Zi with one strike, defeated Murong Fu with one palm!
… …
Amazing!
He was quiet when still, but astonishing when he moved!
Fahai’s ranking actually jumped ten places in one go!
He directly entered the top ten of the innate ranking!
This represented one of the top ten people in the Innate Realm!
He firmly secured this spot with his cultivation in the Innate Middle Stage!
It was truly shocking!
Zhang Jinjiu also looked at the ranking in surprise.
Tenth?
This ranking was a bit too high.
Even he himself had not expected it.
It seemed the bonus from his achievements far exceeded imagination.
“Defeating Murong Fu with one palm, this strength is indeed extraordinary.”
“Moreover, at only fifteen years old, to have such achievements, his future is limitless.”
“Furthermore, his previous ranking was severely inconsistent with his true combat power.”
“Tianji Tower underestimated him too much at the time, which was like slapping their own face.”
“This time, they clearly want to avoid similar mistakes from happening again.”
“Therefore, placing him at tenth this time is also reasonable.”
After hearing Zhang Jinjiu’s analysis, everyone nodded in agreement.
Indeed, Fahai was the first person to cause such a large discrepancy for the Tianji Tower.
If not for the Tianji Tower’s profound foundation and high prestige in the Jianghu, its credibility would probably have been damaged long ago.
To avoid further embarrassment, placing him at tenth was reasonable and logical.
Who could be sure that the Innate Middle Stage was his limit?
Perhaps one day, he would erupt with even greater strength.
Although not realistic, it was not impossible.
To be ranked tenth on the innate ranking at fifteen years old was enough to shake the entire Jianghu!
He wondered if the temple that expelled him would regret it once the news spread.
Even if it was a famous ancient temple, considered a powerful force, losing such a Disciple would be incredibly regrettable.
They probably regretted it so much they couldn't even sleep soundly.
Thinking of this, everyone showed a playful smile.
Now, trying to invite him back would probably not be easy.
It was foreseeable that as the news spread, this terrifying Genius, who ascended to the tenth spot on the innate ranking at fifteen, would attract countless forces vying for him!
This Jianghu, indeed, each generation was stronger than the last!
Such a brilliant Genius would undoubtedly shock the world before long!
The news of Fahai reaching tenth on the innate ranking spread rapidly, like a fierce wind sweeping across the land, instantly reaching the entire Martial Forest.
Almost no one among the major Schools, gangs, and Jianghu figures did not know Fahai’s name.
The entire Martial Forest was shaken by it.
How many days had passed?
It was only a few days ago that Fahai first showed his prowess and entered the top hundred of the innate ranking.
Now he had already jumped to tenth?
If not for the solid evidence of his achievements, everyone would probably suspect there was a problem with the ranking.
This Fahai was truly astonishing!
A rare Genius among ten thousand!
Who was he? How could he possess such terrifying strength?
If such a talented person could be recruited, the rise of that School would be just around the corner!
When Zhang Jinjiu’s speculation about Fahai’s background spread, everyone nodded in agreement after hearing it.
No wonder he could achieve such accomplishments, no wonder he possessed such strength at such a young age.
What was even more striking was that he had already been expelled from his Master. In that case, wouldn't all major forces have a chance?
Six Doors.
Wuqing sat in her wheelchair, gazing at the secret report in her hand.
“Tenth on the innate ranking?”
“Zhang Jinjiu speculates that he is very likely a discarded Disciple from a great temple?”
“No background is even better. It seems I must contact Fahai as soon as possible.”
First Villa Under Heaven.
Shangguan Haitang stood by the pond with her hands behind her back, looking at her reflection on the water, her brows slightly furrowed.
She had a very close personal relationship with Zhang Jinjiu and knew him to be shrewd and decisive, never speaking rashly.
At least eight or nine out of ten things he said were true.
“It seems Fahai has no backing.”
“If that’s the case, it might not be impossible to win him over.”
“A figure in the top ten of the innate ranking would be the strongest aid for Godfather!”
Xingxiu Sect.
Ding Chunqiu’s face was grim as he looked at the news in his hand.
That brat had actually broken into the top ten of the innate ranking?
“Hmph, no matter how powerful he is, he’s just a junior who hasn’t fully matured yet!
He’s just a monk who was kicked out.”
He originally thought that little bald donkey had some big shot backing him.
After the main business was done, he would personally capture him.
The revenge for his Disciple’s death had not been exacted, and he himself had been injured by the man in white; all these debts would be settled on his head.
If not for the delay due to his injuries, that bald head should have been hanging on the flagpole long ago!
Well, since he had no backing, living a few more days wouldn’t hurt.
Let’s talk about it after the Zhenlong Chess Game.
This chess game was not just a competition, but a crucial event determining Wu Yazi’s Legacy.
It was also the final decision for the Sect Leader of the Xiaoyao Sect.
Back then, Ding Chunqiu was obsessed with martial arts and went astray.
In order to seize the Xiaoyao Sect’s Secret Manual, he even pushed his Master, Wu Yazi, off a cliff, becoming a traitor who murdered his Master.
Although Wu Yazi narrowly escaped death, he meticulously arranged a chess game called Zhenlong over three years and, through his Disciple Su Xinghe, spread word throughout the Jianghu—whoever could solve this game would receive the entire Martial Arts Legacy of the Xiaoyao Sect.
This immediately sparked a craze in the Jianghu!
The Xiaoyao Sect’s unique skills had always been Ding Chunqiu’s coveted goal!
Back then, he betrayed his Master precisely because he coveted these martial arts; now that the opportunity reappeared, how could he let it go!
More importantly, he also wanted to confirm one thing: was Wu Yazi truly still alive!
He had always suspected that his Master had not truly died.
If Wu Yazi was still alive, then that old fellow’s profound Internal Energy would naturally also belong to Ding Chunqiu!
At this thought, a cold glint flickered in Ding Chunqiu’s eyes.
“Once you help me solve the Zhenlong Chess Game, little bald donkey, you’ll be dead.”
Shaolin Temple.
Soon after, news reached the temple.
“Sect Leader Abbot, a new ranking has arrived from Tianji Tower.”
“Fahai defeated Murong Fu and entered the top ten of the innate ranking!”
