Chapter 480

Every time new disciples are admitted to the Inner Sect, the rankings are updated when the time for the Heavenly Wind Valley arrives.

With his talent, if the Ten Heroes List were released, he would have a great chance of making it onto the Ten Heroes List.

Once on it, one would gain both fame and profit.

Because the Ten Heroes List is different from the Outer Sect's Ten Heroes List; it is not a simple ranking. For the Outer Sect Ten Heroes List, making the list only brings a louder reputation, with no substantial benefits.

For the Inner Sect's Ten Heroes List, if one can get on it, the Sect will tilt resources toward them; it is not merely an empty title.

Shen Lin smiled, "It is not that it is about to be released, but that it has already been released, which is why I say the Heavenly Wind Valley must open."

Xiong Kun's eyes lit up: "Senior Brother Shen, speak quickly. Who has made the list?"

Xu Yang also listened with keen interest, his ears perked up. Having been in the Inner Sect for three months, he still knew nothing about which genius disciples existed; communication between the Four Peaks was not frequent.

Shen Lin revealed a faint, almost imperceptible smile, likely guessing Xiong Kun's thoughts, and slowly began to speak: "First on the Ten Heroes List is Jiang Fan!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present widened their eyes in shock; how could it be the Young Marquis?

Shen Lin said, "The Young Marquis achieved minor success in Bone Marrow Cleansing a month ago, so he is ranked first."

"How could it be so fast? Could it be that Li Li Chuyang and Du Chuan have not yet achieved minor success in Bone Marrow Cleansing?" Xiong Kun sucked in a sharp breath of cold air.

He and Jiang Fan were disciples of the same Dragon-Ascending cohort; he had only been cultivating Bone Marrow Cleansing for a few months, yet Jiang Fan had already achieved minor success in Bone Marrow Cleansing; the gap was simply absurdly huge.

"Li Li Chuyang achieved minor success in Bone Marrow Cleansing half a month ago and was ranked second; Du Chuan has not yet achieved minor success and is ranked fourth."

Li Li Chuyang had actually also achieved minor success in Bone Marrow Cleansing; everyone widened their eyes.

Regarding the talent between him and Jiang Fan, it was truly hard to say who was stronger or weaker.

"Who is third?" someone could not help but ask.

Shen Lin smiled: "There are quite a few geniuses in Xiong Kun's cohort, but the previous cohort was not without a single genius either; third is Yan Yan Guiyun, the first of the Ten Heroes from their previous cohort."

"With Yan Yan Guiyun's talent, I fear he has already achieved major success in Bone Marrow Cleansing," someone sighed, obviously recognizing Yan Yan Guiyun.

Xu Yang had also heard of Yan Yan Guiyun's reputation when he was in the Outer Sect, but he had never seen this person.

Shen Lin nodded: "On the Ten Heroes List, it indeed says he has achieved major success in Bone Marrow Cleansing; within three years, he is highly likely to reach Heavenly Origin, with a chance for a second Dragon Ascension."

"Who is fifth? Is it Han Feng?" Xiong Kun asked urgently.

If the fifth spot was Han Feng, he had hope of ascending to the Ten Heroes List.

Shen Lin shook his head: "The fifth on the Ten Heroes List is Ye Ye Qiuling, with cultivation base at the half-step to major success in Bone Marrow Cleansing."

It was actually Ye Ye Qiuling!

Xu Yang remembered this clear and otherworldly woman; every time she appeared in the Outer Sect, it caused a sensation; she could be called the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

"Ye Ye Qiuling has been an Inner Sect disciple for a long time; how can she still make the list?" someone frowned and asked.

"Ye Ye Qiuling simply entered the sect early; in fact, she is not very old, only twenty-four years old this year. Three years from now, she will be eligible to participate in the second Dragon Ascension. Those without the qualification to ascend the Dragon cannot appear on the Ten Heroes List."

Shen Lin explained, and only then did everyone suddenly understand.

Everyone practices martial arts for different lengths of time, so although the other person entered the sect earlier than you, their age might be younger than yours.

"Sixth on the Ten Heroes List is Zhang Zhang Hanzhou, the second of the Ten Heroes from Yan Yan Guiyun's cohort; seventh, you probably have not heard of, is named Qi Qi Xuancheng."

Qi Qi Xuancheng?

Everyone was stunned; this name was indeed very unfamiliar.

"Senior Brother Shen Lin, what is the background of this Qi Qi Xuancheng? Why has no one heard of him?" Xiong Kun asked.

Whether it was geniuses from his own cohort or the previous cohort, he had heard of them all, yet this Qi Qi Xuancheng was someone he had never heard of.

"Qi Qi Xuancheng never stayed in the Outer Sect, nor had he appeared on any list before; I am hearing this name for the first time too. There are rumors that he is the grandson of the Peak Master of the Medicine King Peak; because he needs to participate in the second Dragon Ascension three years from now, his identity has been exposed."

Everyone suddenly understood; the Xuelian Sect has been assassinating outstanding disciples of the Ziyang Sect, and it is likely for this reason that Qi Qi Xuancheng's identity was kept secret.

Now that he needs to participate in the second Dragon Ascension three years from now, his identity is exposed; perhaps there are still some big fish hiding underwater.

Jiang Fan's identity, if not for Li Li Chuyang spreading the word, would likely still be unknown to anyone today.

"Eighth is Lu Ren, ninth is Han Feng, and tenth is Junior Brother Xiong Kun." Shen Lin spoke the remaining few names in one breath.

Xiong Kun was overjoyed; he made the list; he had actually made the list.

Now, he could obtain resources from the Ten Heroes List; three years from now, there might be a chance for him to participate in the second Dragon Ascension.

Shen Lin looked at Xu Yang regretfully: "The most regrettable thing is Junior Brother Xu Yang; if it were not for the sudden appearance of Qi Qi Xuancheng, you would probably also be ranked among the Ten Heroes."

Everyone looked at Xu Yang with a face full of sympathy; Xiong Kun was ranked last, and he really was just a tiny bit short.

If it were not for this suddenly appearing Qi Qi Xuancheng, the last spot among the Ten Heroes would probably have been his.

Xu Yang asked curiously: "Senior Brother Shen, what are the rewards for the Ten Heroes List?"

Shen Lin said: "The rewards for ranks one to five are one hundred contribution points per month, two Xuan Yuan Hua Qi Pills, and two months of cultivation time in the Heavenly Wind Valley; for ranks five to ten, fifty contribution points per month, one Xuan Yuan Hua Qi Pill, and one month of cultivation time in the Heavenly Wind Valley."

It really is quite a lot.

Xiong Kun was already beaming with joy; with these resources, his confidence in participating in the second Dragon Ascension three years from now would be even greater.

"Xu Yang, you are too pitiful!" he said in a fake, insincere manner.

Xu Yang shook his head; he did not feel there was anything wrong; he was not the type of person to be high-profile and would not seek the spotlight just for some resources.

"Lu Ren lost to Xu Yang in the Outer Sect Grand Competition, right? How can he still make the Ten Heroes List, and even rank ahead of Xiong Kun and Han Feng?" someone asked, confused.

Everyone then realized that Lu Ren's ranking seemed a bit off.

Shen Lin smiled: "It is because of his weapon-forging talent. The Ten Heroes List considers not only martial arts talent but all factors comprehensively. Ye Ye Qiuling, ranked fifth on the Ten Heroes List, was also ranked so high because her alchemy talent was taken into account."

"Lu Ren's weapon-forging talent is higher than you imagine. My Master says that within at most one year, he can forge a semi-spirit weapon, and within at most three years, he can forge a true spirit weapon."

Forge a spirit weapon in three years?

Everyone showed expressions of deep emotion; forging a spirit weapon is the level of an Elder.

Looking across the entire Li Huo Peak, regardless of age, the number of disciples below the level of Elder who can forge spirit weapons can be counted on one hand.

Such weapon-forging talent is indeed terrifying; even if his martial arts talent is slightly inferior, he will go further in the future.

Shen Lin looked at Xiong Kun with a smiling face: "Of course, if Junior Brother Xiong Kun is not satisfied with this ranking, in one year you can challenge the person ranked ahead of you; if you win, you will take his position."

Xiong Kun's eyes lit up.

Shen Lin continued, "Similarly, if other disciples disagree with your rankings on the Ten Heroes List or the resources you enjoy, they may challenge you. Defeat you, and they take your place."

Xiong Kun's pupils contracted; his smile vanished at once.

He ranked last; he feared everyone would vie to challenge him, leaving him fighting daily with no time to cultivate.

His gaze swept past Xu Yang, faint and fleeting, as he said in a deep voice, "Is there no age limit for such challenges?"

Without an age limit, those thirty- or forty-year-old senior disciples could easily defeat him.

"There is. Only those under thirty may challenge."

Xiong Kun finally breathed a sigh of relief. With the age limit set under thirty, he was confident that a year from now, no one could challenge him, not even Xu Yang.

Three days later, at Tianfeng Valley!

Tianfeng Valley lies behind Sifeng of Ziyang Sect, a most important place within Ziyang Sect.

Though a natural cultivation treasure ground, its strange environment means disciples are not permitted to cultivate there year-round; only when Zong Sect opens it may disciples spend contribution points to cultivate here.

Tianfeng Valley's marrow-washing effect is excellent; especially for disciples whose gangqi has reached great perfection, this is a true holy land.

Many who entered Runei Sect with a cultivation base of great-perfect gangqi were able to break through marrow-washing in one go thanks to Tianfeng Valley.

Moreover, Zong Sect shows care for disciples in this regard: anyone newly entering Runei Sect, regardless of cultivation base, may cultivate here free of charge for one month; whether they break through marrow-washing depends on their own fortune.

With one month of free cultivation time, Xu Yang also hurried here.

At this moment, Tianfeng Valley teemed with people; many disciples from Sifeng had arrived.

The so-called Tianfeng Valley was indeed a valley, like a great funnel, fan-shaped; the stones on both sides were gray-black, smooth as mirrors, emitting fluctuations somewhat akin to spirit iron.

In the valley's center lay a cave mouth that seemed to swallow light; standing a hundred meters away, Xu Yang could not make out the conditions inside the cave, hearing only the faint roar of wild winds echoing within.