Thud!
Qu Nanxiang fell flat on his face, not even wanting to get up.
It was truly too embarrassing!
One could imagine that the moment he stood up, all eyes would be on him.
Qu Nanxiang still couldn’t accept that he, ranked fourteenth on the Heavenly Martial List, was so miserably defeated by Chen Yu.
But at this moment, Chen Yu’s mocking voice came through: "Get up quickly, I’ve already let you make three moves, now it’s my turn."
"I concede."
Qu Nanxiang said directly.
What a joke, with Chen Yu’s strength at this level, what would he fight for?
"The fourteenth ranked Qu Nanxiang on the Heavenly Martial List has been defeated... Chen Yu becomes the new fourteenth!"The steward in charge of the Sky Martial Battle Platform announced the result, and the match came to an end.
The surroundings were still in silence.
This battle was truly unexpected, quick as lightning, and decided in a few moves.
Qu Nanxiang’s defeat was so simple, yet not many people mocked him.
Rather than enjoying someone else’s misfortune, they were now all captivated and shocked by this genius, Chen Yu.
"I really didn’t expect Chen Yu to win so easily; he let Qu Nanxiang take three moves, this..."
"I think it’s quite possible Chen Yu actually killed Zuo Zhushan, who was sixth on the Heavenly Martial List."
"That’s too exaggerated, having the strength to kill the sixth after twelve years since joining?"
The discussions grew increasingly intense.
Whoosh!
Qin Wentian arrived swiftly.
With his talents and background, he always drew attention wherever he went, yet at this moment, it seemed no one noticed him.
"He won?"
Qin Wentian looked around, finding it hard to believe.
Upon hearing that Chen Yu was aiming for the top twenty, he rushed over, but the fight was already over, and all too quickly.
After understanding the truth from the surrounding discussions, Qin Wentian was utterly speechless.
Whoosh!
Chen Yu flew away from the battle area, returning to Lin Yuxuan’s side.
Lin Yuxuan looked at Chen Yu, a hint of fighting spirit glistening in her eyes.
Previously, she hadn’t regarded Chen Yu’s strength highly, but now it was different. With Chen Yu’s recent performance, getting into the top ten on the Heavenly Martial List was not an issue. The exact ranking would depend on Chen Yu’s strength and cards in his hand.
"You wouldn’t want to challenge me, would you?"
Chen Yu asked after observing Lin Yuxuan’s expression.
"If your ranking is above mine, perhaps there may be a chance."
Lin Yuxuan denied it.
This time, she aimed for a higher rank, and since Chen Yu was currently fourteenth, he was not within her target range.
"This kid..."
Not far away, the second on the Heavenly Martial List, Guan Hongri, squinted slightly, gazing at Chen Yu.
He had to admit, Chen Yu’s recent performance was stunning, and Qu Nanxiang’s defeat was not unworthy.
At this moment, Chen Yu was exactly like Lin Yuxuan was before.
"I originally thought the rumors between Lin Yuxuan and him were false..."
Guan Hongri thought to himself.
Previously, Lin Yuxuan and Chen Yu had a significant gap, but now Chen Yu was catching up with her. The terrifying talents of both individuals even put slight pressure on Guan Hongri.
Perhaps ten or twenty years from now, these two could threaten his status.
Just then, Lin Yuxuan had confirmed her challenge opponent.
Heavenly Martial List third, Jiang Han!
One was the divine prodigy of the Heavenly Martial Sect, the other, Jiang Han, also a stunning beauty in the third position on the list, making this duel highly anticipated.
However, Jiang Han was not present, and the steward had already sent a message to her.
"The top three on the Heavenly Martial List are all five-star half kings, the apex geniuses of the Human Race, and once they break through the Xuanming Realm, they are also the outstanding ones among their peers."
Chen Yu thought to himself, eager to witness a five-star half king match.
After waiting for a moment.
"Lin Yuxuan, wanting my position so soon, I won’t let you have it easily."
A woman flew from afar, her voice soft and pleasant.
Jiang Han, petite and slender, with fair and translucent skin, pure and lovely.
"Let’s see if you have the strength to secure that position."
Lin Yuxuan flew onto the Sky Martial Battle Platform.
The surrounding discussions were extremely intense, with some even starting to bet on the outcome of this battle.
"Though I admire Goddess Lin, Jiang Han has held the third spot on the Heavenly Martial List for six years, so she might be stronger."
"Not necessarily, Senior Sister Lin is a contemporary prodigy, with top talents and rapid progress. She might have already caught up with Jiang Han!"
The battle was about to ignite.
Boom!
Lin Yuxuan stood at the ready, unleashing her bloodline power, her whole body like Purple Crystal Jade, exuding a dreamy, ethereal color, breathtakingly beautiful.
Her jade-like palms moved in the void, drawing forth a vast surge of primordial energy, forming a storm, like a chaotic starlight, charging towards Jiang Han.
For a genius like Lin Yuxuan, Jiang Han did not underestimate her in the slightest.
Wow!
Jiang Han took out a painting, depicting various strange ferocious beasts and monsters; as primordial energy flowed into it.
Roar! Roar!
The painting emitted roars, and two creatures made of waterlight charged out, engaging in combat with Lin Yuxuan.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
The clash between the two women was fierce and even a bit thrilling.
"No wonder she’s Junior Sister Lin; her progress over the years has been so great, she’s fighting evenly with Jiang Han."
"They have the same cultivation level, and in terms of attacks, both are evenly matched."
On the level of attack, neither could overtake the other.
But Jiang Han’s explosive power was stronger, and her diverse attack strategies from all directions made it somewhat challenging for Lin Yuxuan to cope.
In terms of speed and defense, Lin Yuxuan was superior.
But nothing is fixed.
When Lin Yuxuan activated her bloodline power, her attack and defense increased significantly.
Jiang Han also revealed a mystical weapon that enhanced his speed, making him even slightly faster than Lin Yuxuan.
Therefore, no one dared to predict the outcome.
"The strength of these two is among the stronger ones within the five-star half kings."
Chen Yu felt a tinge of excitement, wanting to spar with experts of this caliber, yet unsure of his own chances of winning.
Logically, with the restoration capability of a high-grade indestructible body, he could, at the very least, manage a prolonged battle to achieve victory.
However, to compete for a higher position, exposing all his trump cards seemed a bit costly.
After all, the Blood Race still had their eyes on him, and there’s no knowing when they might ambush him; Chen Yu needed to conserve his means.
After a while, the battle had a result.
"Lin Yuxuan wins and becomes the new third on the Heavenly Martial List!"
The steward announced the result.
Lin Yuxuan once again became the center of attention. Whether it was her appearance, temperament, or talent and strength, she was so powerful that it made people look up in admiration.
Guan Hongri couldn’t help but feel a bit of pressure.
Lin Yuxuan had already reached third place, and her next target might well be him.
"Junior Sister Lin, your progression rate is so fast, I’m afraid it won’t be long before my position is at risk."
Guan Hongri half-jokingly said.
"Within three years, I will challenge Senior Brother Guan."
Lin Yuxuan replied seriously.
Guan Hongri felt slightly embarrassed, determined to hold onto the second position on the Heavenly Martial List, yet also eager to pursue a woman like Lin Yuxuan.
"Junior Sister Lin, first time breaking into the top three, you can claim a considerable amount of rewards. Senior brother also needs to claim some resources, let’s go together."
Guan Hongri said with a smile.
"Junior Brother Lin, it’s also your first time entering the top twenty of the Heavenly Martial List, you can claim fifty Profound Meaning Crystals and some Primordial Stones as a reward."
Lin Yuxuan invited Chen Yu to join them.
Guan Hongri’s face darkened but said nothing more.
At this moment, Qin Wentian was challenging the twentieth place, but he caught a glimpse of Chen Yu turning to leave.
"So, you think there’s no need to watch the fight?"
Qin Wentian was taken aback, which strengthened his resolve to catch up with Chen Yu.
...
In a majestic hall, the arrival of Lin Yuxuan and her two companions was received by a steward.
Chen Yu knew that the training resources for disciples of the Heavenly Martial Sect varied significantly based on their rank.
Now that he was in the top twenty of the Heavenly Martial List, he could claim resources several times more than before each year.
Additionally, for entering the top twenty for the first time, he could receive an extra reward of fifty Profound Meaning Crystals.
"Nephew Chen, this is for you."
The steward allocated the resources to each of them.
Because Chen Yu had been away from the Heavenly Martial Sect for years, he had accumulated quite a lot, and now he was claiming nearly a million top-grade yuan stones and sixty-eight Profound Meaning Crystals.
"I am quite surprised, Nephew Chen, that you just returned to the sect and have already broken into the top twenty of the Heavenly Martial List."
The steward said some polite words to Chen Yu.
"Oh, steward, the resources from the compensation of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest, I wonder when those will be distributed to me?"
Chen Yu inquired.
His master had mentioned that this compensation was meant for him.
Chen Yu thought it would take the Heavenly Martial Sect a few days to distribute these resources because it was quite a sum.
But after training in seclusion for a while, the reward still hadn’t been distributed, so he came here to ask.
"Well..."
The steward looked hesitant and finally said, "For this matter, it’s better to let Elder Fan speak to you directly."
The steward left, and soon after, a sect elder arrived.
"Chen Yu, here’s the situation: the resources from the compensation by the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest have already been distributed as training resources for the top hundred disciples of the Heavenly Martial List."
Elder Fan stated calmly.
This aspect was unknown to the Sect Master.
Being a sect leader, it’s impossible to know every little detail.
"This..."
This outcome was unexpected for Chen Yu: "But those resources were a compensation from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest just for me."
The compensation’s value was so considerable that Chen Yu was arguing for his claim.
The items originally belonging to him were all distributed among others, naturally causing some disappointment.
"Junior Brother Chen, your words are quite off. Wanting to keep such a tremendous amount of resources all to yourself is rather selfish."
"And at that time, your life and death were uncertain; such resources couldn’t just remain idle. Utilizing these compensations to nurture the talents on the Heavenly Martial List is the most efficient use. One shouldn’t just think of oneself; the sect has raised you, and you should repay the sect when able."
Guan Hongri reprimanded Chen Yu with a senior’s posture.
He already harbored ill feelings towards Chen Yu and was even more unwilling to see Chen Yu acquire such vast resources.
That would only accelerate Chen Yu’s growth, threatening Guan Hongri’s status.
"Senior Brother Guan, this matter has nothing to do with you."
Chen Yu said with displeasure.
Anyone would fight for their own interests.
"Nephew Chen, those resources are indeed compensation from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest for you, but not entirely because of you."
Elder Fan said.
The implication was clear: if not for the Heavenly Martial Sect, if Chen Yu were from the Eight Great Emperor Sects, he wouldn’t have received such compensation.
"After deliberation among the elders, we decided to initially reward you with ’twenty percent’ of those compensations."
Elder Fan continued.
Guan Hongri frowned; even twenty percent of those compensations was extremely valuable.
"Twenty percent?"
Chen Yu appeared contemplative, thinking that obtaining some was better than having none, but it still seemed a bit little.
"How about this: if you manage to enter the top five of the Heavenly Martial List, we will reward you with an additional thirty percent, and if you have the capability to reach the first position, we will make an exception and draw from the sect’s reserves to grant you resources equivalent to the compensations as a reward..."