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Chapter 72: The Golden List
Chapter 72: The Golden List
Chapter 72: The Golden List
Suddenly, the man in black facing Feng Ming's mother burst into loud laughter before disappearing into the void. Feng Ming's mother frowned in frustration, knowing that the power of this spirit was only a fraction of her true strength, making it impossible for her to stop them.
"My son, are you safe?" The woman turned to her son with concern.
Feng Ming managed a faint smile, but as soon as he opened his mouth to respond, his body trembled, and he coughed up blood. "I... I'm fine," he struggled to say, but the overwhelming pain forced him to collapse to the ground.
It wasn't just Feng Ming; the remaining 36 Immortal Emperors also coughed up blood. She looked at her son and the other severely injured Immortal Emperors, anger surging within her as she tried to find traces of the two men in black.
Meanwhile, in a location within the Wind Immortal Continent, cries for mercy rang out amidst piles of corpses and blazing fires. The two men in black dragged the weakened bodies of three people before vanishing into the void. This event was mirrored across several other continents, but it was nothing new during these turbulent times, as the world of Tianyuan was being divided and faced constant battles and wars daily.
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One year passed, and the world of Tianyuan had fully plunged into an era of chaos. Every faction sought to expand its territory and increase its power. Under Feng Yi's rule, the Immortal Phoenix Emperor Dynasty rapidly grew, conquering yet another Immortal Continent. The military power and forces of the dynasty grew steadily, and Feng Yi's administration brought unprecedented prosperity to her lands.
In the Frost Land, the Lin Immortal Emperor Clan had fully taken over the Frost Immortal Continent. With the discovery of secret techniques, the strength of their clan members had increased dramatically. They became the sole rulers of this land, and their influence quickly spread to neighboring continents.
The Wind Immortal Continent was shrouded in the stench of war. The fierce battle between the three Immortal Emperor factions and the Immortal Sword Emperor Sacred Land ended in victory for the latter. The Immortal Sword Emperor Sacred Land successfully seized control of the Wind Immortal Continent. Zi Hao's reputation began to spread across the world of Tianyuan. With his talent and strength reaching the level of Immortal King, all eyes were on him, with many believing he would become the greatest of this era.
Amidst the power struggles, the name "Fallen Heavenly Blood Sect" became widely known. This sect had taken over the Cloud Immortal Continent with ruthless efficiency, mercilessly slaughtering anyone who resisted. However, they were generous with mercy and resources to those who surrendered, making the Fallen Heavenly Blood Sect a formidable and powerful force at this time. News of the sect's recruitment spread rapidly, and many people began traveling to the Cloud Immortal Continent, hoping to join this mighty force.
As the world of Tianyuan moved along its path, a suddenly powerful and overwhelming aura appeared in the sky. It was so strong and imposing that everyone in Tianyuan, whether weak or strong, stopped and looked up in wonder.
Feng Yi, seated on her throne in the Immortal Phoenix Emperor Dynasty, couldn't help but gaze at the sky with interest. Her eyes were fixed on the source of the aura, sensing a power unlike anything she had encountered before.
A booming voice echoed across the sky, "This is the [Golden List], which will rank everything—from the strongest individuals in the world of Tianyuan to techniques, weapons, geniuses, and more. When your name appears on these lists, you will receive various rewards, which the Heavenly Dao has verified and deemed suitable for you."
This was no ordinary announcement; it was powerful and authoritative, signaling a monumental shift in the world of Tianyuan. These rankings would become something everyone in the world would watch closely, and for those chosen, it would be a tremendous opportunity to increase their strength.
The voice rang out again, "Now, without further delay, we will begin announcing the [Golden List] with the top 20 strongest individuals in the world of Tianyuan!" All eyes turned to the sky as the names of the strongest individuals were about to be revealed.
At the Fallen Heavenly Blood Sect, Jiang Yun opened his eyes and gazed at the vast sky from his small world. Amidst the tranquil and mysterious atmosphere, the members of the Fallen Heavenly Blood Sect could sense what Jiang Yun was feeling. Wang He sighed heavily and spoke in a regretful tone, "...I've only just reached the Quasi-Immortal Emperor stage."
Long Teng, who stood nearby, added with a tone laced with concern, "I guess I won't have a chance then."
The others around them murmured quietly, as if what they were hearing and seeing was something difficult to accept.
Jiang Yun smiled faintly, looking at his disciples and sect members before speaking in a calm yet compassionate voice, "Continue your cultivation. You still have a chance."
Everyone was bewildered by Jiang Yun's words, but no one questioned him further. Instead, they returned to their intense cultivation with renewed hope.
The first name appeared in golden letters, shining brightly across the sky, visible to everyone in the world of Tianyuan.
People waited anxiously to see who would make it into the top 20 and how it would impact the world of Tianyuan. The atmosphere across the world was filled with anticipation, excitement, and the fear of what was to come.
In the Lin Family, Lin Qingyi sat in her cultivation chamber, her face full of curiosity and hope. "Uncle, do you think you'll make it into the top 20?" she asked, glancing at Lin Jia, who was calmly sipping his tea.
Lin Jia smiled slightly and replied casually, "I should make it, but I'm not sure what rank I'll be. Though I have a strange confidence in who will be number one."
"Who is that?" Lin Qingyi asked eagerly.
Lin Jia's smile widened, but he didn't give a clear answer. He continued to watch Lin Qingyi, who still had a look of curiosity in her eyes.
"Take a guess," Lin Jia said, his voice tinged with mystery.
"The Eternal Immortal Emperor?" Lin Qingyi asked, but Lin Jia only smiled, giving no definitive answer. Confused, Lin Qingyi decided not to press further and returned to her cultivation.
A voice rang out from a distant sect, filled with confidence and pride.
"Hmph, I'm definitely going to make it onto the list. I'm a peak-level Immortal Emperor, after all."
At that moment, the 20th rank on the Golden List was announced. Excited chatter erupted in every corner of the world of Tianyuan.
"It's been announced! Let's see who's ranked 20th!"
In the sky, the name appeared in glowing golden letters. The name of the individual was announced clearly, drawing everyone's attention.
[Rank 20]
[Name: Jiang Tian]
[Affiliation: Jiang Immortal Emperor Clan, First Ancestor]
[Cultivation: Peak Immortal Emperor]
[Reward: (Visible only to the ranked individual)]
The world of Tianyuan buzzed with discussion when Jiang Tian's name was announced. People talked about his greatness and strength, though some were disappointed, hoping to see their own names.
"Jiang Tian! I'm not surprised he made the list, but the fact that he's ranked 20th means those ranked higher must be incredibly strong," one voice exclaimed.
"Rank 20 is a peak-level Immortal Emperor... I guess I won't make it onto the Golden List," another voice lamented.
"Jiang Tian at rank 20... I guess I have no chance," said another peak Immortal Emperor, his voice filled with resignation.
Meanwhile, in the Lin Immortal Emperor Clan, Lin Jia's voice could be heard as he sat relaxed, sipping his tea, though his eyes were tinged with disbelief.
"Impossible! Jiang Tian is only ranked 20th? He's really grown weaker."
In the Jiang Clan, Jiang Tian sat in his cultivation chamber, a faint smile on his face as he looked up at the sky. Suddenly, a golden light shot down toward him. Jiang Tian reached out to receive it effortlessly, examining the light in his hand. It contained guidance or rewards bestowed by the Heavenly Dao, including a Longevity Pill granting 1,000,000 years of life, an Immortal Emperor-level technique, and a weapon.
"This will make me even stronger," he murmured to himself as he noticed that the technique would greatly enhance his combat abilities. But what puzzled him even more was that there were 19 people ranked above him. However, he quickly dismissed the thought, realizing that he was no longer in his prime.
As Jiang Tian sat in contemplation, he could feel the power flowing through his body from the Heavenly Dao's reward, rapidly increasing his lifespan and making him stronger. His body appeared more youthful than before.
"19 people... Who could possibly be stronger than me?" he muttered to himself, a deep desire beginning to stir within him.
The voice of the Golden List continued to announce the names of those ranked next, while people across the world watched intently, eager to see who would make the cut.