467: Chapter 49 Congratulations_2 467: Chapter 49 Congratulations_2 “The thirty-first?”
Duan Zhao scratched his head with little conception, “Young Master…
Is this ranking any good?”
“For you, it’s not very high.”
Xie Xuanyi said placidly, “You are somewhat at a disadvantage because of your age, but this arrangement…
is not a problem.”
Given Duan Zhao’s talent, he should at least be ranked within the top ten.
The thirty-first…
In fact, this ranking is somewhat low.
However, Xie Xuanyi could understand the “intent” behind such an arrangement.
Duan Zhao is not originally from the Da Chu Dynasty; he has the backing of Wangyou Island.
Considering the identity of the Wangyou Island Master, placing him too high would undoubtedly attract much attention.
But this placement is inconspicuous and appropriately fitting.
“Alright.
If the Young Master says there’s no problem, then it’s fine.”
Duan Zhao grinned, not caring much about the so-called Heavenly Pride List ranking.
He came to the Da Chu Dynasty for one purpose only.
To join Lotus Peak and find Xie Xuanyi.
Now that he could follow Xie Zhen, he was already very content.
“…I wonder what rank Miss Xu has achieved.” The little fellow suddenly remembered Xu Nianning, who was cultivating in serenity on Lotus Peak.
Soon.
Sang Zheng read out Xu Nianning’s position: “Seventeenth, Lotus Peak of Da Chu Dynasty, Xu Nianning.”
Had he not appeared in this Xuanshui Competition,
The one to contend with Xie Sheng at Lotus River would have been Xu Nianning.
This Miss Xu has remarkable Sword Dao talent.
She is indeed a genius who deserves to be ranked in the top ten, but unfortunately, in today’s era with its abundant fate, she can only be placed here now that the list has just been unsealed.
Yu Wenzhong, the Qiantian Palace Saint, was only ranked twelfth.
This is an astonishingly young cultivator who has achieved Perfect Cave Heaven!
And yet, he didn’t even make it into the top ten of the Heavenly Pride List!
Xie Xuanyi knew the competition in this great era was exceptionally cruel, but he did not expect…
With the shattering of the fate at Beihai Tomb, such a tide would be stirred.
Logically, these heavenly prideful heirs should have attained minor success before the collapse of Beihai Tomb.
This somewhat feels like “putting the cart before the horse.”
This era is indeed extraordinary.
The intangible tide of fate seems to have arrived early before the shattering of Beihai Tomb.
The following top ten ranks were announced one by one.
Wu Yue and Shang Yi each claimed a spot, with one ranked third and the other seventh.
The Da Li Dynasty took up a whopping six places.
In reality, starting from the twelfth rank of the Heavenly Pride List, the gap between young cultivators became so minor it could be disregarded…
Yu Wenzhong’s realm and strength might not be inferior to Wu Yue or Shang Yi.
Based solely on the results of challenging the Great Pudu Temple, he might even be better.
Without exception, all listed were young geniuses in the Cave Heaven Perfect Realm.
In Xie Xuanyi’s time,
These individuals would all have qualified to vie for the top three!
If Xie Sheng and Fang Hang were still alive, these two would most likely also secure a position within the top ten.
The list continued down to the third rank,
Yet Xie Zhen’s name had not appeared…
Actually, regarding the rankings of this Heavenly Pride List, there was hardly any suspense; Xie Zhen should be first, having defeated the strongest of Fan Yin Temple with a single sword strike!
However, some had noticed the issue at hand.
Wu Yue of Martial Sect was arranged at third on the Heavenly Pride List.
Then how would Jun Mountain of the Taoist and Miao Zhen of Fan Yin Temple be placed?
How could two people fit into one position?
“Heavenly Pride List, second place, Da Li Dynasty, Nalan Qiutong.”
As Sang Zheng continued to speak,
Confusion became even more evident on everyone’s faces; for the vast majority, it was their first time hearing the name Nalan Qiutong.
“…?”
Xie Xuanyi frowned and sent a discreet Divine Thought towards Miao Zhen.
“Is Venerable Xie puzzled as well?”
The young Buddha’s son calmly transmitted, “Just from this Nalan surname, you should be able to guess this person’s identity, right?…
He must be a successor of Xuanwei Island.
Xuanwei Island, like Wangyou Island, rarely involves itself in worldly affairs, but now that the times have changed, Xuanwei Island doesn’t hesitate to be captured by destiny’s net to meddle in affairs.”
“I’m not puzzled about him…
but about you.”
“Me?”
The young Buddha’s son smiled and casually transmitted, “To me, does it truly matter if my name appears on the list or not?”
Many people say,
Miao Zhen made a wild statement to garner destiny, to compete for first on the Heavenly Pride List.
But they are all mistaken.
Miao Zhen doesn’t take destiny too seriously.
The “great destiny” absorbed by the Golden Body Tower was just to be left for his nephew, Mi Yun to refine the Buddha Bone.
The most coveted title on the Heavenly Pride List, something numerous people dream of.
Miao Zhen never considered it important.
He reached the Yang God in his previous life!
How many who topped the Heavenly Pride List could achieve that?
“Clearly, so-called reincarnated practitioners are deprived of the qualification to be on the list,” Miao Zhen said with a smile.
“A great era has come.
Both dynasties are capturing the fortune of those who have entered the world, weaving this grand list to motivate young cultivators under their command to diligently pursue cultivation.
Since that’s the case, fairness is key.
If I were on the list, how could others contend with me for fortune?”
…
Xie Xuanyi was silent upon hearing this.
Miao Zhen can’t be on the list?
Then everything could be explained.
Miao Zhen, Jun Mountain, perhaps other reincarnators hidden in the dark…
Because of the “reincarnation identity,” even after entering the world, they could not possibly be placed on the list!
What about himself?
After the name “Nalan Qiutong” was called, Sang Zheng’s voice paused slightly.
At this moment, Great Pudu Temple was very quiet.
Amid countless puzzled gazes, Black Scale Guard Sang Zheng calmly announced: “First on the Heavenly Pride List, Da Sui Sword Palace’s Lotus Peak, Xie Zhen.”
The silence was broken.
A wave of shouts and cheers, like before, surged once again.
…
Xie Xuanyi silently received the more intense celebration and throng of followers than before.
Black Scale Guard Sang Zheng gave him a congratulatory look, Deng Baiyi, Duan Zhao, Wu Yue, Shang Yi, countless Da Chu Practitioners congratulated him…
The whole world was noisy, but Xie Xuanyi’s Heart Lake remained tranquil.
No one understood what Xie Xuanyi was thinking at the moment; his expression was calm as a lake, subtly tilting his head, his gaze passed over everyone, and landed on the tall Buddha’s son who was retreating quietly with a smile.
“Congratulations.”
Miao Zhen uttered the same words as everyone else.
He softly added, “Xie Xuanyi…
I seem to understand the reason for Chen Jingxuan’s arrangement with the Black Scale Guards today.”
Miao Zhen paused.
“Congratulations to you…”
He repeated his earlier words.
Only this time, what Miao Zhen congratulated him for was different from the others.
“…
Having a friend like Chen Jingxuan is quite rare.”
Miao Zhen did not congratulate Xie Xuanyi on topping the Heavenly Pride List.
Because he knew.
For individuals like him and Xie Xuanyi, securing first place on this list was neither celebration nor joy worthy.
Neither Miao Zhen nor Jun Mountain opted to “be reborn” in this great era to compete with the younger generation.
…
Xie Xuanyi fell silent once again.
How could he not understand the true meaning behind Sang Zheng’s arrival, given the circumstances?
The chaos in Qing State, the Northern Hunt Tribulation, after several major events, the outside world has spawned many controversies about his identity…
Today’s battle at Great Pudu Temple will cause a huge wave of public opinion.
The announcement of the Heavenly Pride List will trigger discussions among countless people.
The strongest, Miao Zhen and Jun Mountain, who are clearly not on the same level as others, failed to make the list.
It won’t take long.
Fangyuan Square will provide an answer…
Reincarnators will not be included in the fortune calculations of the Heavenly Pride List.
With this.
Both fairness in the competition of the great era and the integrity of Xie Zhen’s name are preserved.
Miao Zhen smiled and quietly retreated to the back.
Having accomplished everything he wished for on this westward journey, he might as well leave today’s Great Pudu Temple to the jubilant Chu people.
Worldly fame and profit are like flowing water, like passing clouds.
The monks withdrew along with him.
At the moment the door closed.
Within the Buddha country of Great Pudu Temple, the resounding bell sounded.
Xie Xuanyi stood amidst the thunderous waves, listening to the extremely gentle chant.
He looked in the direction of the Book Tower, after much contemplation, he still gripped the Ruyi Order in his sleeve and transmitted his voice: “…Thank you.”
The response from the other side had hardly any hesitation.
“No need for thanks.”