Chapter 156 - 155: Ye Qingshi Has Become Number Two

Chapter 156: Chapter 155: Ye Qingshi Has Become Number Two

Fang Can and Xiang Xitao tied for first place!

As Prince Qing spoke, the people on site surged forward, wanting to see for themselves.

Fang Can, however, just raised an eyebrow slightly, not having expected this situation.

Seeing the looks on the surrounding Martial Artists’ faces, Prince Qing didn’t keep them in suspense. He took the initiative to spread open the Celestial Secret List in his hands, revealing the page.

Young Dragon List:

First Place: Fang Can

Age: 18

Realm: Profound Gate Tenth Layer

Cultivation Manual: Great Sun Undying Demon Body!!!

Cultivation Techniques: Lust God Incantation, Flesh Derivation, Heaven-Supporting Skill, Particle Undying Battle Body, Evil Tiger Devouring Body...

Status: Outer Disciple of the Tribulation Sword Sect! First in Resilience, First as a Human Cauldron, First in Aptitude, First in Realm, First in Heart Image, First in Physical Body, First in Stamina! First in Burst Power?

Experience: Broke through to the Profound Gate Tenth Layer in two months, reaching the Extreme Realm.

At the Profound Gate First Layer, single-handedly fought and defeated several hundred fellow disciples. In a dream, broke through three layers of the Profound Gate and slew an otherworldly demon in a different world. His entire body can transform into a weapon.

A First Turn Martial Artist chanced upon Fang Can entering the capital. The Tenth-Layer Fang Can was monstrously strong; despite fighting with all his might, the First Turn Martial Artist could not win!

Surpassed another 36,243,000 Martial Artists.

The number one weapon beneath the Heaven-Ascending Road.

First Place: Xiang Xitao

Age: 18

Realm: Profound Gate Ninth Layer

Cultivation Manual: Overlord’s World-Shaking Manual!!!

Cultivation Techniques: Wild Savage Demon Body, Blood Burning Divine Skill, Overlord City-Breaking Halberd, Celestial Slayer Pattern Map...

Status: Great Chu Imperial Family! First in Halberd Skills! First in Spear Skills! First in Lethality! First in Burst Power?

Experience: Before the new year, outside the capital city, single-handedly fought nine Eighth-Layer and three Ninth-Layer opponents. He killed seven; five fled.

A few days ago, he actively sought out a First Turn Martial Artist. After a bitter fight, he forcibly humiliated them!

...

This was the first time the Young Dragon List had ever shown a tie for first place.

So, looking at the contents of the list, the surrounding Martial Artists were all momentarily stunned. ℯℯ𝘭.

But soon, the details within moved them, and their blood began to boil with excitement!

For decades, a Great Derivation Martial Artist’s name hadn’t appeared in the top ten of the Young Dragon List, let alone in first place.

The Transcendent Body was the art of the flesh; the bigger the slab of meat, the more awesome you were.

Compared to other nations that gained perverted strength by distorting and growing their flesh to the extreme, Great Derivation prioritized cultivating the mind, and thus didn’t fall short of others in the Heaven-Ascending Road Realm.

But then, looking at the list’s contents, they were shocked to realize something was wrong.

What was this about slaying a demon in a dream, or breaking through three layers in a dream? What was going on?

Even Fang Can himself was stunned. After a moment of thought, he conjectured:

’My return to the modern world was described by the Celestial Secret List as me dreaming? And slaying the otherworldly demon... does that refer to my fight with that Mighty King?’

Thinking about it carefully, it seemed he really did break through from the Profound Gate Sixth Layer to the Ninth Layer in the modern world.

’And the month I spent in the modern world was like an instant to this world, so it was interpreted as a dream?’

’Thinking about it that way, it does line up.’

"Brother... Brother Fang, what’s the deal with this Profound Gate Tenth Layer?" a Martial Artist on the scene asked, clasping his hands in salute, his previous arrogance completely gone.

This question voiced what everyone else was thinking. They all held their breath, waiting for Fang Can’s explanation.

"The Transcendent Body is the process of replacing old blood with new blood. Each layer of the Profound Gate is equivalent to replacing ten percent of your old blood. The Tenth Layer means all old blood has been eliminated. Is there a problem?" Fang Can asked bluntly.

’Who asked you for the definition of a Transcendent Body? We want to know how you managed to shed all ten portions of your old blood! The best we can do is about ninety-five percent before getting stuck.’

As if understanding the thoughts of these mediocrities, Fang Can said indifferently:

"It’s a matter of aptitude. When you can spend two months to reach the Profound Gate Ninth Layer, you’ll naturally solve this problem too."

’Son of a bitch.’ Everyone on the scene was choked speechless, yet they couldn’t refute him.

Compared to Fang Can, they had spent over a decade cultivating to this level. They really were pathetically weak, no two ways about it.

"According to ancient records, the Profound Gate Tenth Layer is known as half-a-step to the Heaven-Ascending Road. One can cross over without needing the final leap, directly entering the Heaven-Ascending Road," Prince Qing chimed in from the side.

After all, the imperial library contained all sorts of ancient records, and some of them had information on this topic.

So, he explained with a smile, "Even with the best Cultivation Technique, one can at most get their Realm infinitely close to the Tenth Layer. But to cross that final hurdle, what you need is aptitude. It’s something others can’t learn."

As he spoke, a strange light glinted in Prince Qing’s eyes.

’Profound Gate Tenth Layer, a sign from ancient times... truly a celestial being. I really didn’t misjudge him.’

’Aptitude! Aptitude again!’ The Martial Artists on the scene gnashed their teeth in frustration.

Outside of here, weren’t they all considered peerless talents, beings who were almost guaranteed to reach the Heaven-Ascending Road?

But in front of Fang Can, they were nothing but trash in comparison.

"Young Hero Fang, the grand competition is imminent. You are first on the Young Dragon list and the most hopeful to take the top spot. There is strength in numbers, so it’s best we act together," Prince Qing advised.

There were some offensive things Prince Qing left unsaid.

While this group was just dead weight right now, they would be different once they entered the Heaven-Ascending Road.

In this situation, even a small increase to the odds of winning would be good.

But faced with Prince Qing’s repeated persuasion, Fang Can couldn’t help but frown.

’What’s with all this enthusiasm? What benefit is it to you if I win the championship?’

Seeing that Fang Can was still unmoved, Prince Qing explained:

"Great Derivation hasn’t taken first place in many years. This year might be our most hopeful one. If we miss this chance, who knows when another genius of your caliber will appear."

"Therefore, the imperial court is putting great effort into this. They have permitted you all to use certain resources, and you absolutely must take first place in this competition."

Hearing Prince Qing’s words, Fang Can immediately understood.

’So it’s a political mission. That makes a lot more sense.’

"Even if you don’t accept the help of the other Martial Artists, you can still mobilize certain resources. So, state your request," Prince Qing said, like an angel investor.

At his words, Fang Can really was a little tempted. After all, these were the resources of an entire nation.

He thought carefully about what he needed to do right now.

The next moment, the Lust God Incantation popped into his head, but he immediately rejected the idea.

’Fuck, having a whole nation go to great lengths to hire prostitutes for me... even I wouldn’t be able to show my face.’

Last time with Ji Donglai, it was also done secretly, behind everyone’s backs.

So, after a moment of thought, Fang Can nodded and said, "Can you find me some sparring partners? First Turn level."

"That’s certainly not a problem. As long as you’re willing, I can arrange a fight for you by tomorrow," Prince Qing said with a smile.

"Excellent. In that case, I thank you, Prince," Fang Can said, clasping his hands in a salute. But a sudden sense of unease rose in his heart.

His gaze then shifted to the small booklet in Prince Qing’s hand. "Prince, may I borrow the list to have a look?"

Prince Qing looked puzzled for a moment before handing over the booklet.

Taking the Celestial Secret List, Fang Can flipped to the Ascending Dragon page. The contents on it turned his unease into reality.

Ascending Dragon List

First Place: Fang Can!

Second Place: Ye Qingshi!