Chapter 253: First on the Human List, Murong Sends Jade

The Wu Yuan is in the Nine Kingdoms.

Genius martial artists from all countries have almost all joined the Wu Yuan.

And the Wu Yuan is a neutral force. The Hidden Dragon List issued by the Wu Yuan can be recognized by all martial artists of the Nine Kingdoms for its fairness.

"The Hidden Dragon List is not just a false name. Our Wu Yuan will open Wu Yuan resources to the geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List, especially the top ten geniuses. For every ranking forward, there is a huge gap in resources."

Zhao Qianqiu looked at Lin Chen. Her coming to the Lingxiao Wu Yuan was most importantly to inform Lin Chen of this news.

From Lin Chen's series of experiences in Poyang County, Zhao Qianqiu also had some understanding of Lin Chen. Lin Chen was not the type who liked false names.

If it weren't for the rewards for the martial hall assessment rankings, Lin Chen wouldn't have shown his true strength at all.

This point could be seen from Lin Chen wearing a mask when sparring with other martial artists in the Wu Yuan. Lin Chen was an extremely pragmatic person.

In Lin Chen, she could see the youthful spirit of a young man, but she couldn't see the arrogance of a young man.

If there were no benefits, with Lin Chen's temperament, he wouldn't care much about the ranking on the Hidden Dragon List.

"Not just our Wu Yuan, the Nine Kingdoms will also give rewards to the geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List. As for whether to give them privately to their own country's martial artists or in the form of a joint martial academy... this requires the countries to discuss."

Each country has its own thoughts. No one wants to cultivate martial arts geniuses for other countries. The existence of the joint martial academy is because martial arts resources are too scattered, and the Nine Kingdoms all need the martial arts resources of other countries.

Hou Zhan Tian had a gleam in his old eyes. He heard the subtext of Zhao Qianqiu and asked in a deep voice: "Elder Zhao, what ranking did the Wu Yuan finally give Lin Chen on the Hidden Dragon List?"

"First on the Human List!"

Zhao Qianqiu didn't hesitate at all and gave the answer.

Even if this ranking hadn't been determined yet, she could be sure that Lin Chen could be ranked first on the Human List.

Seeing Lin Chen's confused expression, Zhao Qianqiu explained: "The Hidden Dragon List will be divided into three lists, only recording genius martial artists under twenty years old, but because of the age gap, it is divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human lists."

"Human List, only those under eighteen can be on the list!"

"Earth List, under nineteen!"

"Heaven List, under twenty!"

"Those on the Human List can challenge the Earth List and Heaven List, but those on the Earth List and Heaven List cannot challenge the Human List."

Hou Zhan Tian narrowed his old eyes and said after a long while: "This rule is fair."

Those who can be on the list are geniuses of all countries. A year is enough for strength to improve by a large margin. This ranking by different ages is the fairest.

"There are only ten people on the Heaven List, thirty on the Earth List, and sixty on the Human List. If a genius on the Human List exceeds the age limit, they can only challenge the genius on the Earth List. If the challenge is successful, they replace the other party's ranking. If the challenge fails, they fall off the list."

Zhao Qianqiu said a lot about the rules of the Hidden Dragon List. Lin Chen listened silently. It had to be said that the Wu Yuan's consideration was very perfect, taking various situations into account.

The Heaven List had fewer people than the Earth List, and the Earth List had fewer people than the Human List. In this way, it wouldn't happen that geniuses on the Human List could automatically enter the Earth List when they reached the age.

The geniuses of the Nine Kingdoms not only had to compete to be on the list, but also had to compete with geniuses of the same age after being on the list!

Very cruel!

But in this cruel mechanism, those who could be promoted to the next list were the true geniuses.

At the same time, the Wu Yuan also gave each country ten air-drop challenge spots every year, so as not to miss some geniuses with special circumstances.

Some martial arts geniuses might have average strength at seventeen, but with some opportunities or other reasons, their strength suddenly advanced by leaps and bounds at eighteen. They could apply to challenge the last place on the Earth List, directly skipping the Human List. Once the challenge was successful, they would automatically air-drop to the Earth List.

The Wu Yuan had calculated all kinds of situations.

"Lin Chen, this seat will stay in Lingxiao City for a few more days. When you are free, you can go to the Wu Yuan."

This trip to the Lingxiao Wu Yuan was mainly to see Lin Chen and inform him about the Hidden Dragon List.

"Good, the disciple will definitely not keep Elder Zhao waiting for long."

"Lord Hou, goodbye."

"Elder Zhao, forgive this seat for not sending you off."

Zhao Qianqiu drifted away, and the hall was soon left with only Lin Chen and Hou Zhan Tian.

Hou Zhan Tian looked at Lin Chen: "Regarding the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, you don't need to think too much. The most urgent task now is to grasp the nine turns and truly enter the Ranked Tier. The Wu Yuan's issuance of the Hidden Dragon List is instead a good thing for you."

"You don't need to think too much about things. What you need to do is cultivate well. The appearance of the Hidden Dragon List is an opportunity for you."

"The disciple understands."

Lin Chen nodded. As for the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, it was still too far away from him. He hadn't even reached the Ranked Tier yet.

As for why the Hidden Dragon List was a good thing for him, Lin Chen also knew clearly. He needed nine turns and needed some resources that might not be available in Daliang. Originally, the Dean's arrangement for him was to borrow resources from the joint martial academy later.

Now, with the Hidden Dragon List, he had another channel to obtain resources.

"Go."

Hou Zhan Tian ended the conversation with Lin Chen. He also needed to digest the news brought by Zhao Qianqiu. It was possible that the Wu Yuan's cultivation of disciples would also change.

Leaving the main hall, Lin Chen returned to the separate courtyard where he lived.

But just after he returned, Meng Xing and the others came to him.

"Lin Lin Shixiong, good news!"

Meng Xing was excited, and the other junior brothers were the same.

"What good news?"

"The Wu Yuan announced the Hidden Dragon List to the outside world, including the martial arts geniuses of the Nine Kingdoms. Lin Lin Shixiong is ranked first on the Human List."

Yu Fei took the lead. Lin Chen's expression didn't change much. He had already known the answer from Elder Zhao in advance.

"Lin Lin Shixiong, aren't you surprised?"

Seeing Lin Chen's calm expression, Yu Fei and the others were very curious. They knew this news and were excited for Lin Lin Shixiong.

"On the Human List, how many Daliang martial artists are on the list?"

Hearing Lin Chen ask this, everyone's smiles faded. Meng Xing said in a deep voice: "Six on the Human List, three on the Earth List, one on the Heaven List."

"Lin Lin Shixiong, we understand."

Yu Fei looked at Lin Chen and said seriously: "We will work harder to cultivate and strive to be on the list."

Lin Chen:...

He really just wanted to know how many geniuses from Daliang were on the list. This sentence had no other meaning. As for not being excited, it was just because he had known it long ago.

Looking at Yu Fei's serious expression, and then looking at Meng Xing and these junior brothers, they were also the same.

Forget it, let them misunderstand.

"I will encourage myself with all junior brothers!"

At this moment, there was only one thought in Meng Xing and the others' minds: this is Lin Lin Shixiong, who never considers personal glory.

"Tell me which junior brothers from Daliang are on the Human List." 【

"Lin Lin Shixiong, besides you being ranked first on the Human List, Lin Lin Shixiong Meng has also made the Human List, ranked fifteenth. In addition, Lin Lin Shixiong Xiao and Lin Lin Shixiong Fang from the Canglan Wu Yuan have also made the list..."

Of the six people from Daliang on the Human List, the Canglan Wu Yuan holds three spots.

Lin Chen can imagine that Dean Hua's face must be blooming with smiles right now; this is the best recruitment brochure.

The Canglan Wu Yuan will not lack genius disciples in the next intake. As for the other two, they are Kong Qing from the Qingyun Wu Yuan and Zhang Ming from the Kyoto Wu Yuan.

As for the Earth List, although Daliang has three martial artists on it, only one of these three comes from the Qingyun Wu Yuan, and the other two are not disciples of any martial academy.

"Lin Lin Shixiong, with your strength, even the Earth List would be possible."

Meng Xing spoke up. Lin Lin Shixiong is currently first on the Human List, but that is only because of Lin Lin Shixiong's age; the Wu Yuan ranked him first on the Human List. In terms of strength, Lin Lin Shixiong definitely has the power to fight those on the Earth List.

"The top fifteen on the Earth List have all entered the Ranked Tier, but the bottom fifteen have not."

Lin Chen smiled and shook his head: "Do not underestimate anyone on the list; the rankings given by the Wu Yuan have their own logic."

Meng Xing curled his lip; he admires Lin Lin Shixiong very much, but he does not agree with this statement. The Wu Yuan's rankings for others might be fair, but the ranking for Lin Lin Shixiong is definitely not the most fair.

Two months ago, Lin Lin Shixiong's strength was only at two Organ Cultivation points, but now he is comparable to a Ranked martial artist. His strength has surged so suddenly that I fear even the Wu Yuan did not anticipate it, which is why they placed Lin Lin Shixiong first on the Human List.

After chatting with Meng Xing and the others for a quarter of an hour, they left. The appearance of the Hidden Dragon List is an immense inspiration for youths of their age, and they cannot guess that the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao exists behind it.

After seeing Meng Xing and the others off, Lin Chen sat in the courtyard thinking about the information Elder Zhao revealed today, but before long, there was a knock at the door.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Please come in!"

Murong Yan's figure appeared at the door, still dressed as a man.

Seeing Murong Yan, a trace of awkwardness appeared in the depths of Lin Chen's eyes. Previously, because of the challenge from the three Yu Beichen brothers of the Nansha Three Islands, the matter was urgent, and he and Murong Yan had no time to talk about anything else.

Now that he was free,

Although there was no real physical contact, thinking of the images in his mind, he still felt somewhat awkward facing Murong Yan.

"Lin Lin Shixiong, I have come to say goodbye."

Murong Yan was no different from before; with a "Lin Lin Shixiong," Lin Chen understood that Murong Yan did not want to mention the previous matter.

This actually surprised Lin Chen somewhat.

From the time at the Canglan Wu Yuan, Murong Yan had intentionally approached him. Intuition told him that Murong Yan had designs on him, and he was willing to believe Murong Yan had come to his door now to show her cards.

"Why, do you think I would pester you because of that?"

Seeing the surprise in Lin Chen's eyes, Murong Yan couldn't help herself; this person really thinks of her as a bad person.

Although she has thoughts of finding an Imperial Son-in-Law, she doesn't just pick anyone.

She, Murong Yan, also has her own pride.

"Uh..."

Lin Chen was silent for a moment, then said: "Many thanks to Murong Xiao Shimei for your help in saving me."

Since Murong Yan had already shown her cards, Lin Chen could not continue to pretend, and continued: "I owe Murong Xiao Shimei a favor."

"Rest assured, I will not use this matter to threaten you with anything. I came this time just to say goodbye, and also to tell you one thing."

Murong Yan's expression was very calm: "I don't know what exactly happened to you, but today your spiritual sense should have been damaged. If this situation continues, I fear it will damage your spiritual sense foundation and cut off your future path in the Martial Way."

After speaking, Murong Yan did not wait for Lin Chen to answer, and continued: "You don't need to tell me what secrets you have; I came to give you something."

Regarding Lin Chen, Murong Yan had conducted a detailed investigation. For Lin Chen to walk from the son of a fisherman to this step, it is absolutely impossible for him to have no secrets.

It's just that many martial artists have their own secrets, especially genius martial artists; no one will go digging to the bottom.

Prying into others' secrets is a great taboo in the martial arts circle.

Murong Yan took out a jade pendant: "If you encounter this situation again, you can place the jade pendant against your chest. Since you have already condensed your Martial Way Will, you must have opened your Spirit Platform. Just use your Spirit Platform to look inward at the jade pendant."

"Many... many thanks."

Lin Chen took the jade pendant Murong Yan handed over. If this jade pendant could resolve his pain, then to him, it could be called a priceless treasure.

He is currently only at the fifth turn, and there are four more turns to follow. Although this time it was because he went from the second turn to the fifth turn all at once that he felt such pain, the Dean also said that after the fifth turn, the pain brought by each turn is several times that of the previous ones.

I fear my sixth turn will be no less painful than this time.

Seeing Lin Chen take the jade pendant and subconsciously stroke it with his hand, Murong Yan's pretty face flushed red: "Don't fiddle with it if there's nothing to do."

"Why..."

Lin Chen asked subconsciously; he didn't know what to say to Murong Yan, using fiddling with the jade pendant to shift the awkwardness, but the moment he raised his eyes and saw Murong Yan's blushing face, he understood instantly.

Associating it with how Murong Yan helped him resolve the pain, this jade pendant...

"There is a wisp of my spiritual sense inside this jade pendant; in any case, keep it safe."

Murong Yan dropped these words, not daring to look into Lin Chen's eyes, turned around, and walked away quickly.

Watching Murong Yan's figure disappear as if fleeing, Lin Chen's expression was also somewhat complex. After a long while, he sighed softly and placed the jade pendant into his bosom.

"Princess!"

In the courtyard where Murong Yan lived, Su Qin saw her Princess return, her expression also complex.

She knew what the Princess had gone to do.

She watched the Princess deposit her spiritual sense into the jade pendant through a secret royal technique; if Lin Chen had any malicious intent, the Princess herself would also be affected.

"Aunt Qin, don't forget what you promised me."

Murong Yan looked at Su Qin, who nodded: "I will not record this matter."

"Many thanks, Aunt Qin."

"Princess, is it worth it?"

If it were said that Lin Chen's potential was worth her Princess's regard, she now acknowledged it.

The main thing is that this Lin Chen still has a Jiang Qing in his heart, so it's not worth such a sacrifice from the Princess.

"Aunt Qin, you don't understand."

Murong Yan shook her head. Of course, she knew Lin Chen had a Jiang Qing in his heart, and she knew even better that she had no advantage compared to Senior Sister Jiang.

But it is precisely because there is no advantage that she needs to be proactive.

Jiang Qing and Lin Chen are childhood sweethearts, so she can only find another way.

First, make Lin Chen feel guilty toward her; after all, she asks for nothing, just silently giving...

She doesn't believe Lin Chen has a heart of iron and stone; even if he does, she must melt it for him.

There is plenty of time!

"Pack up the things, Aunt Qin; we will return to the Yan Kingdom tomorrow."

"Return to the country?"

There was surprise in Su Qin's eyes; she had originally thought the Princess was going back to the Canglan Wu Yuan, but she hadn't expected it to be a direct return to the country.

"I want to learn from my Father Emperor what exactly happened in the Snow Region."

Murong Yan's beautiful eyes had a flowing light; the Wu Yuan launching the Hidden Dragon List, including the fact that Daliang did not send its strongest geniuses to fight the three Yu Beichen brothers this time, all indicated that a major event had occurred in the Snow Region.

(End of chapter)