Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 190: Hidden Dragon Chart! Victory Is Certain!
The Star Pavilion Master was also furious. "I’ve already procured the Transformation Pill," he said.
With a wave of his hand, an Elixir materialized, hovering in mid-air.
The next moment, the Star Pavilion Master put the Elixir away again. "But that kid isn’t dead at all," he said coldly. "If you don’t believe me, you can send your own people to investigate."
The Great Demon in the valley snorted coldly and immediately sent his underling Demon Beasts to investigate. He also ordered them to inquire about the whereabouts of the Dream Butterfly and the Shadowless Insect.
After some time, the Demon Beasts returned. "Great King, that boy is not dead."
"As for the Dream Butterfly and the Shadowless Insect, there is no news."
How could this be?
The Great Demon inside the valley was incomparably furious. He let out a roar that shook the heavens and the earth.
It seems the assassination attempt failed. Not only that, but the Dream Butterfly and the Shadowless Insect must have died. Damn it, truly damn it!
"Don’t worry, this matter isn’t over. I will continue to send my Demon Beasts to assassinate that boy."
"There’s no need for that right now," the Star Pavilion Master sneered. "Just wait. If you make a move now, everyone will suspect me."
Previously, the shocked expressions from the Star Pavilion upon seeing Lin Xuan alive had already revealed that they were the ones who had acted in secret. If Lin Xuan were to be killed now, the Star Pavilion would undoubtedly come under suspicion.
I had better wait for a while.
"I’ll come find you when the time is right. I will give you the Transformation Pill then."
With that said, the Star Pavilion Master left.
「On another front...」
The Heavenly Path Institute was once again in an uproar, as the Zhongtian Ranking was about to begin.
The Zhongtian Ranking was a competition for the third and fourth-year disciples. The battles were far more intense and spectacular. Making it onto the ranking not only brought fame across the land but also awarded a great number of Treasures. Naturally, the disciples were prepared to give it their all.
The members of Wangyue Pavilion were incredibly excited, waiting for Ye Qingwu to emerge from her secluded cultivation.
RUMBLE!
The doors opened, and Ye Qingwu walked out.
Numerous elders quickly gathered around. "How did it go?" they asked.
"Were you successful?"
Ye Qingwu nodded and released her aura. A powerful wave of Spiritual Power swept across the area.
The surrounding elders exclaimed, "The aura of a Nine-Star Martial General!"
"She broke through! Wonderful!"
They laughed with excitement. The Pavilion Master also nodded in satisfaction.
Previously, Lin Xuan had handed over the Celestial Spirit Fruit, and the Pavilion Master had given it to Ye Qingwu to aid her cultivation. Thanks to the fruit, Ye Qingwu broke through in a very short time!
Ye Qingwu declared, "Pavilion Master, Elders, rest assured. I will definitely take first place in this Zhongtian Ranking!"
After that, the Zhongtian Ranking competition began. Lin Xuan even paused his cultivation and came out to watch.
Every battle was extremely intense, drawing repeated gasps from the crowd. Lin Xuan, however, remained composed. His strength was now incredibly formidable, and he was already capable of challenging a Nine-Star Martial General. An ordinary Eight-Star Martial General was no match for him.
As he watched, Lin Xuan analyzed the fights. If I were to participate in this competition, I could probably make it into the top three.
The competition lasted for several days before finally concluding. In the end, Ye Qingwu claimed first place.
As a Nine-Star Martial General, Ye Qingwu dominated her peers. Although there were other Eight-Star Martial Generals who could battle opponents of a higher cultivation level using formidable Spiritual Artifacts, Ye Qingwu also possessed powerful weapons and trump cards of her own. She swept through the competition, becoming number one on the Zhongtian Ranking.
At this moment, the Heavenly Path Institute erupted.
Wangyue Pavilion was in an uproar as countless people excitedly chanted Ye Qingwu’s name.
The other top disciples were utterly shocked.
The members of the Star Pavilion gritted their teeth. They felt a massive threat.
The Tianyang Pavilion and the Purple Mist Pavilion were filled with envy.
The Wangyue Pavilion has truly risen!
First, Lin Xuan had become number one on the Minor Celestial Ranking, and now Ye Qingwu had become number one on the Zhongtian Ranking! This caused Wangyue Pavilion’s overall rank to surpass them, landing in second place, second only to the Star Pavilion.
To think that just a year ago, Wangyue Pavilion had been ranked last. Now, they were second!
Truly amazing!
Ye Qingwu was also delighted. She had finally become number one on the Zhongtian Ranking. After receiving the rewards, Wangyue Pavilion held a celebratory banquet.
At the banquet, Ye Qingwu gave special thanks to Lin Xuan. If it weren’t for him, she never would have been able to break through to the rank of Nine-Star Martial General in such a short amount of time.
The Wangyue Pavilion Master was also very excited. Raising her wine glass, she announced, "You are all top geniuses. Your next goal should be the Hidden Dragon Chart. Getting on the Hidden Dragon Chart brings infinite benefits!"
Ye Qingwu said excitedly, "Pavilion Master, rest assured! I will definitely make it onto the Hidden Dragon Chart and bring glory to Wangyue Pavilion!"
Lin Xuan was surprised. "The Hidden Dragon Chart? What kind of ranking is that?"
Ye Qingwu explained, "It is the prodigy ranking for the entire Great Xia Country. Any Martial Artist under the age of twenty can participate in the Hidden Dragon Battle. The top 100 participants are ranked as prodigies on the Hidden Dragon Chart."
"Becoming a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Chart brings countless benefits. First, you’ll become famous throughout the Great Xia Country. Second, you can obtain all sorts of rewards. These are all awards bestowed by the Royal Family, and they are extremely precious!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
"That Chu Zhongtian was the champion of the previous Hidden Dragon Chart. Reportedly, he received numerous treasures that enabled him to break through and become a Grandmaster."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up. I have to participate in this Hidden Dragon Chart, and I have to win the championship.
Ye Qingwu also intended to participate. She was now a Nine-Star Martial General, only a single step away from the Grandmaster realm. However, this single step was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Many Nine-Star Martial Generals spent their entire lives unable to make the breakthrough to become a Grandmaster. Even for top geniuses like them, with their outstanding talent, breaking through to the Grandmaster realm was extremely difficult. It was like a massive bottleneck that held them back.
Ye Qingwu felt that even if she could break through, it might still take ten years or more. Her only hope of breaking through in a short time was to obtain some heaven-defying Treasure. The Hidden Dragon Chart was an excellent opportunity to acquire such Treasures.
There was still some time before the Hidden Dragon Chart began, and Lin Xuan planned to use this period to continue enhancing his strength. After the celebration banquet, everyone once again entered a state of cultivation. Lin Xuan also began to prepare for the Hidden Dragon Battle.
From what he understood, the top-ranking prodigies on the Hidden Dragon Chart would get an opportunity to go to the Dragon Gate. It was an incredibly mystical place where one could obtain Dragon Dao Power. If Lin Xuan could acquire Dragon Dao Power again, he could further strengthen his body, enhancing both his strength and his physique.
Therefore, Lin Xuan was determined to participate in the Hidden Dragon Chart and achieve a high ranking!
His greatest advantage right now was his physique. Besides that, he had two major trump cards: the Bronze Bell, which was adept at soul attacks, and the Five Elements Spirit Pearl, which could be used as a powerful weapon or fused with his physique to unleash extraordinary power.
However, that’s still not enough.
The Hidden Dragon Chart was open to all geniuses under twenty, and many of them were Nine-Star Martial Generals. These individuals possessed numerous Treasures and had incredible combat power. Defeating them would not be easy for the current Lin Xuan. Of course, with some time still left before the Hidden Dragon Chart began, Lin Xuan had a chance to improve further.
「One day...」
A piece of news arrived at the Heavenly Path Institute, leaving everyone in shock.
The news was that the Sword Casting Manor had opened!
Upon receiving the news, the Wangyue Pavilion Master immediately summoned Ye Qingwu, Lin Xuan, and the other young geniuses. She said, "Do not leave the Heavenly Path Institute for the time being. I may need to take you to the Sword Casting Manor at a moment’s notice."
「Meanwhile...」
The Star Pavilion Master also gathered his people. "The Sword Casting Manor has opened. This is an opportunity for us. Go and prepare some valuable gifts. We must win over the Sword Casting Manor this time. If we can acquire some weapons from them, our geniuses will have a major advantage in the Hidden Dragon Battle."
"The last Hidden Dragon Chart champion was our Star Pavilion’s Chu Zhongtian. This year’s Hidden Dragon Chart champion will be ours as well!"
