Two days later.
The Divine Network released the latest ranking list, and Jiang Wuming was ranked first on the潛神榜 (Qian Shen Bang - Hidden God Ranking)!
Although many martial artists had predicted that Jiang Wuming would top the Qian Shen Bang after he, a nine-star martial artist, killed the one-star War God Taige across realms, the actual release of the list by the Divine Network still caused quite a stir in the global martial arts world!
With the release of this list, Jiang Wuming was completely thrust into the spotlight of the global martial arts world.
And this time, it wasn't because of his father, Jiang Zhan, but because he achieved this with his own strength!
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Donghai, a private dining restaurant.
Wang Zhisheng and Ye Rui were dining together.
"Brother Rui, I still can't figure out how that bastard Jiang Wuming could kill the one-star War God Taige at the Martial Grandmaster realm!"
Midway through the meal, Wang Zhisheng lost his appetite and couldn't help but speak.
He had specifically gone to Baiyun Villa to witness Jiang Wuming's battle with Taige. Instead of witnessing Jiang Wuming's tragedy, he had witnessed Jiang Wuming create a legend!
Even though several days had passed, he still found it difficult to accept.
"That's not important."
Ye Rui also found it hard to believe, but he didn't dwell on it. Hearing Wang Zhisheng's words at this moment, he shook his head.
"What do you mean, Brother Rui?" Wang Zhisheng asked, puzzled.
"Without the halo of the Ye family, he will always be a mere martial artist. Back then, how formidable was Jiang Zhan in the martial arts domain, and what happened in the end? Could he be more powerful than his father, Jiang Zhan?
Moreover, his father, Jiang Zhan, left him such a mess. The people who want to kill him can form a line from here to the Oriental Pearl Tower. It's questionable how long he can survive!"
Ye Rui curled his lips disdainfully.
"Brother Rui, my father said that Jiang Wuming has shown great talent in martial arts. Perhaps Grandpa Ye will change his mind and let him return to the Ye family?" Wang Zhisheng asked hesitantly.
"Impossible!"
Ye Rui shook his head decisively, his face filled with arrogance. "I spoke with Brother Feng earlier. He said that Jiang Wuming is not qualified to step into the Ye family courtyard in this lifetime!"
"Then I'm relieved."
Hearing this, Wang Zhisheng also sneered.
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Yanjing.
Ye family courtyard.
Ye Wentao, who was in the capital on business, arrived at the Ye family courtyard and met Ye Zheng, the helmsman of the Ye family and the military, in the study.
"Dad."
Ye Wentao entered the study and saluted Ye Zheng.
Ye Zheng waved his hand, asked the secretary to leave, and continued to browse the red-header documents in his hand, saying, "Sit down and talk."
"Okay."
Ye Wentao nodded, sat on the sofa opposite Ye Zheng, and then proactively said, "Dad, I've finished my business here and plan to return to Donghai tomorrow morning."
"Mm."
Ye Zheng continued to look at the red-header documents and responded softly.
"Dad, I'm here to propose something to you today."
Seeing this, Ye Wentao hesitated, then decided to get straight to the point. Seeing no reaction from Ye Zheng, he continued, "I don't know if you've heard about the latest developments concerning Jin Mei's child. That kid is now a Martial Grandmaster and has killed a one-star War God across realms. It's said he created a new legend in the global martial arts world and ranked first on the latest Qian Shen Bang!
I believe that although this child has many problems, he has perfectly inherited his father Jiang Zhan's martial arts talent. If cultivated properly, he will achieve great things in the future."
"How to cultivate him?"
This time, Ye Zheng looked up at Ye Wentao and put down the red-header documents.
"My idea is to recruit him into the army for training and have him return to the Ye family," Ye Wentao stated his suggestion concisely.
"Heh..."
Ye Zheng chuckled and said, "The Military Department, out of consideration for Jiang Zhan, trained him. But he gave up his position as a teacher at the Donghai Martial Arts Academy to participate in underground power struggles, disappointing Ren Xiaoyao and Qi Wufu. Do you think he will listen to you if you recruit him into the army?"
"—"
Ye Wentao was speechless.
On one hand, he wasn't confident he could achieve that.
On the other hand, he basically got his answer from Ye Zheng's words.
"If he causes trouble after joining the army, who will be responsible? Will you bear it?" Ye Zheng asked sternly, as if to confirm Ye Wentao's guess.
Ye Wentao remained silent.
"As for letting him return to the Ye family, it's the same principle. His talent and achievements in martial arts are inferior to Jiang Zhan's, but he is much more high-profile than Jiang Zhan. At such a young age, he thinks he's invincible, relying on his martial prowess to do as he pleases. Why would you let such a troublemaker return to the Ye family? To cause trouble for the Ye family?" Ye Zheng continued to ask.
"Dad, this child's mother, Jin Mei, passed away at his birth, and he didn't grow up under Jiang Zhan's protection and guidance. His personality indeed has flaws, but I don't think it's beyond redemption."
Ye Wentao thought for a moment and said, "Here's what I think. Back then, the family didn't do much regarding Jin Mei's matter. Letting that child return to the Ye family would also be a form of compensation for Jin Mei."
"Jin Mei didn't listen to advice and was determined to marry only Jiang Zhan. It was all her own doing!"
Ye Zheng frowned, his tone becoming much more serious. "As for your talk of saving him, one can only save oneself.
Moreover, he spoke boastfully and fought in front of Xiao Rui, completely disregarding the Ye family. Why should the Ye family save him?
Finally, he replaced Xiao Feng to rank first on the Qian Shen Bang. At this time, if we let him return to the Ye family, what would Xiao Feng think?"
"Dad, I understand."
Hearing this, Ye Wentao sighed softly but still asked unwillingly, "Dad, then what do you think he needs to do to be qualified to return to the Ye family?"
"His disposition dictates that he will never be able to establish himself in any powerful family in this lifetime. The doors of the Ye family will not be open to him!"
Ye Zheng said coldly, directly negating the possibility.
Upon hearing this, Ye Wentao completely gave up and remained silent.
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War Dragon Special Forces Base.
Ye Feng was leading the members of the War Dragon Special Forces, having just finished an extra training session and resting.
"Captain, in the latest issue of the Qian Shen Bang released by the Divine Network, you were replaced by that Jiang Wuming and ranked second. Isn't this ridiculous?"
"Yeah, even if that Jiang Wuming killed that Taige, he shouldn't be ranked ahead of the Captain?"
"With the Captain's strength, killing that Taige across realms would be absolutely no difficulty! Similarly, Jiang Wuming would have no chance of winning against the Captain!"
...
During the break, the members of the War Dragon Special Forces couldn't help but discuss, all speaking up for Ye Feng.
"When Jiang Wuming foolishly provokes me one day, you'll know who is stronger!"
Ye Feng sneered.
Just as Ye Zheng had told Ye Wentao, Ye Feng had objections to the latest ranking on the Qian Shen Bang.
He was confident that if he fought Jiang Wuming, he could easily defeat him!
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Medicine God Valley, Li family ancestral land.
Yun Yan, as Li Lianyi's bodyguard, went to Li Lianyi's room and reported, "Miss, the latest issue of the Qian Shen Bang ranking has been released. Jiang Wuming has reached the top!"
"Oh."
Li Lianyi responded softly, her expression unchanged, and she was still flipping through the ancient medical book in her hands.
"Miss, why don't you seem to have any reaction?" Yun Yan felt a bit strange.
"This is a natural progression of events," Li Lianyi said indifferently.
"That's right. Jiang Wuming killing Taige across realms at the Martial Grandmaster realm was bound to make him top the Qian Shen Bang!"
Yun Yan mused, feeling that what Li Lianyi said made sense, and then asked, "By the way, Miss, when do you plan to have Jiang Wuming fulfill his promise?"
"When he comes to Medicine God Valley to find me on his own."
Li Lianyi put down the medical book, and a rare trace of emotion appeared on her exceptionally beautiful face.