Chapter 254

Lord Lingxiao City!

Gathering many martial artists from the nine countries, the Hidden Dragon List instantly caused a huge uproar.

This is the first time in so many years that a cross-border genius list has come out for the nine countries, and most importantly, it was launched by the Wu Yuan.

No one would doubt the impartiality of the Wu Yuan; the Wu Yuan has branches in every country, and many genius martial artists are members of the Wu Yuan.

Heaven List, Earth List, Human List!

A total of one hundred martial artists made the list, and the most attractive among them is the Heaven List.

The ten people on the Heaven List are all Ranked martial artists, which is within everyone's expectations.

It would be strange if the top ten geniuses under twenty years old from the nine countries were not Ranked.

What shocked all the martial artists who saw the list was that the lowest in the top ten had already reached the eighth rank, and the top three had already stepped into the seventh rank, just one rank away from being a Mid-Rank martial artist.

If it weren't for the fact that this Hidden Dragon List not only recorded the names of the geniuses on the list but also recorded their stages, the various countries would not have known that there were so many terrifying geniuses.

Especially for the Daliang martial artists, the list brought them the greatest shock.

In the hearts of Daliang martial artists, entering the Ranked Tier before twenty is already considered a genius, and even many martial academy disciples pursue entering the Ranked Tier within three years of Organ Cultivation at sixteen.

But now that the Heaven List and Earth List are out, they have discovered that geniuses from other countries are already seventh rank before twenty.

Of the ten on the Heaven List, Daliang only has one, and he is only ranked ninth.

First on the Heaven List, a martial artist from the Han Kingdom.

First on the Earth List, a martial artist from the Han Kingdom.

At this moment, Daliang martial artists also deeply felt the power of the Han Kingdom.

If it weren't for Lin Chen's sudden emergence, finally occupying the first place on the Human List, I fear the first place on the Human List would also have to be the Han Kingdom's.

The two people behind Lin Chen, second and third on the Human List, are both martial artists from the Han Kingdom.

It is precisely because of this that many Han Kingdom martial artists began to question Lin Chen's ranking at first on the Human List, but what made the Han Kingdom martial artists suffer a setback this time was that, except for the Zheng Kingdom martial artists who did not refute, martial artists from other countries scoffed at their questioning.

Lin Chen's battle at the Lord Lingxiao Wu Yuan is definitely enough to rank first on the Human List.

This is a ranking earned through fighting; there is no doubt!

By contrast, many other geniuses on the list had names that were relatively unfamiliar, which caused quite a bit of questioning.

These people were not questioning the impartiality of the Wu Yuan; it's just that those who can make the Human List are all outstanding in the Organ Cultivation Stage, and the gap is not very large, especially for those ranked next to each other—who is higher and who is lower, I fear only after fighting can it be truly determined.

And just when many martial artists began to question, the Wu Yuan announced another piece of news: martial artists on the Hidden Dragon List can challenge up to three places higher, and the winner replaces the loser's ranking.

Once this news came out, it was almost equivalent to the Wu Yuan admitting that their ranking accuracy would have a fluctuation of three places up or down.

And just one hour after the announcement, a battle broke out at the Lord Lingxiao City Wu Yuan.

The twenty-fourth-ranked martial artist on the Earth List from the Zhao Kingdom accepted a challenge from the twenty-fifth-ranked martial artist on the Earth List from the Xiang Kingdom.

In this battle, the Zhao Kingdom martial artist won and defended his ranking.

The loser had one hundred Hidden Dragon points deducted.

Wu Yuan!

Lin Chen, wearing a bamboo hat, entered the Wu Yuan.

The Wu Yuan is very lively at this moment, and he is currently in the limelight; he came this trip to find Elder Zhao, and wearing a bamboo hat can avoid a lot of trouble.

"I request to see Elder Zhao."

Lin Chen took off his bamboo hat in front of the Wu Yuan deacon, revealing his true face, and at the same time was about to take out his Wu Yuan identity card.

"No need for an identity card; come with me."

The moment Lin Chen took off his bamboo hat, Zhang Shunan's face showed a smile: "Lin Lin Shidi, this face of yours is the identity card."

As one of the deacons of the Lord Lingxiao City Wu Yuan, Zhang Shunan is also an eighth-rank martial artist, but he did not put on the airs of a Ranked martial artist in front of Lin Chen at all, instead addressing Lin Chen directly as Lin Lin Shidi.

In Zhang Shunan's heart, he already treated Lin Chen as a Ranked martial artist.

"Many thanks, Lin Lin Shixiong."

Lin Chen took his hand out from his bosom to express his thanks.

"Lin Lin Shidi, that battle at the Wu Yuan really raised the prestige of our Daliang; not bad!"

Zhang Shunan led Lin Chen toward the interior of the Wu Yuan, and Lin Chen smiled: "As a Daliang martial artist, this is my duty as a Lin Lin Shidi."

"If all the martial artists in our Daliang were like Senior Lin Lin Shidi, what would our Daliang have to fear from the other eight countries?"

Zhang Shunan sighed with emotion; he had also investigated Lin Chen. Whether it was the Jiangnan Circuit or the Canglan Wu Yuan, and most importantly the Lord Lingxiao Wu Yuan disciples, according to the results of his investigation, these youths of the same age all mentioned Lin Chen with admiration.

It is not just because of Lin Chen's strength, but also Lin Chen's conduct.

In the martial arts circle, there are many geniuses with great strength, but they may not necessarily make everyone convinced, because their personalities are too arrogant and they are disliked by many.

But when Lin Chen is mentioned, the Lord Lingxiao Wu Yuan disciples who have only spent a few months with him have an extremely good impression of him.

Humble, with the demeanor of a Lin Lin Shixiong!

"We are here; Elder Zhao is in the courtyard."

Zhang Shunan sent Lin Chen to the gate of the courtyard where Zhao Qianqiu lived and then left with a smile; he knew that Elder Zhao must have some private matters to tell Lin Chen next, and it was not appropriate for him to stay on the side.

Watching Zhang Shunan's back disappear into the distance, Lin Chen stepped forward and was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, but Elder Zhao's lazy voice came from inside: "No need to knock, come in."

Pushing the door and entering, Lin Chen saw Elder Zhao lazily leaning on a grandmaster chair in the courtyard, still in that long dress, but judging from the patterns embroidered on it, it should be a different one.

It seems this Elder Zhao is a fan of red! Lin Chen whispered in his heart and spoke respectfully: "Disciple greets Elder Zhao."

Zhao Qianqiu's slender fingers stroked the armrest, staring at Lin Chen. Lin Chen felt a bit uncomfortable being stared at; are there flowers on his face?

"Lin Chen, this Elder asks you one thing: are you practicing the Nine-Turn True Blood Organ Cultivation Technique?"

After a long while, the moment Zhao Qianqiu spoke, the first sentence stunned Lin Chen, and for a moment, he didn't know how to answer.

After a breath, Lin Chen replied: "I will not hide it from the Elder; the disciple is indeed practicing this technique."

He did not hide it because Lin Chen knew he couldn't hide it anymore. If he hadn't been stunned for that moment just now, but had directly denied it or had a look of confusion on his face, he could still have denied it. But having been stunned for a while, for a powerhouse like Elder Zhao, I fear she already had the answer in her heart.

A bright light appeared in Zhao Qianqiu's beautiful eyes; her guess was correct.

"Currently at the fifth turn?"

"Yes."

"Since that is the case, the Wu Yuan will prepare a grand gift for you, enough for your sixth turn."

Zhao Qianqiu did not keep him in suspense, and seeing the excitement on Lin Chen's face, she smiled: "This is the greatest reward I can give you within my authority."

"Elder Zhao, do you understand the Nine-Turn Technique?"

The Wu Yuan knowing the Nine-Turn True Blood Organ Cultivation Technique did not surprise Lin Chen; after all, it is the technique practiced by the Daliang Grand Ancestor and must be very famous in the nine countries. It is only because no one has practiced it successfully in the last three hundred years that ordinary martial artists do not know about it.

But Elder Zhao understanding the cultivation of this technique was somewhat beyond his expectations.

"Do you find it very strange?"

"I am a bit confused; the Dean told the disciple that not many people know how to practice this technique."

"If this Elder tells you that the Wu Yuan's library contains the complete cultivation route for the Nine-Turn True Blood Organ Cultivation Technique, would you be even more surprised?"

Zhao Qianqiu looked at Lin Chen's surprised expression with his mouth slightly agape, and a smile appeared on her pretty face; she found that she really liked seeing Lin Chen's surprised look.

Perhaps it is because Lin Chen does things that surprise her every time, so she also wants to surprise Lin Chen back.

"The disciple... is indeed shocked."

Lin Chen smiled bitterly; how does it feel like the secret he thought he had is known by everyone in the world?

"This Elder can tell you a secret: the Wu Yuan Master and your Daliang Grand Ancestor Emperor were fellow disciples."

Hearing this, Lin Chen's pupils shrank; the Wu Yuan Master and the Grand Ancestor Emperor were fellow disciples?

That's not right; the Grand Ancestor Emperor passed away more than a hundred years ago. If the Wu Yuan Master was a fellow disciple of the Grand Ancestor Emperor, how old would he be now?

Over three hundred years old?

Isn't this purely an old monster?

The Wu Yuan is spread across the nine countries; if the Wu Yuan Master and the Grand Ancestor Emperor were fellow disciples, would the other eight countries agree to let the Wu Yuan settle in?

"You will understand when you see the Master."

Zhao Qianqiu did not explain too much to Lin Chen, because she herself had only learned some secrets not long ago.

After being promoted to a Gold Garden Elder, she went to the Martial Hall according to the Wu Yuan's rules and met the Master, only then learning many secrets.

The matter of the Master and the Daliang Grand Ancestor Emperor being fellow disciples is something I fear even the Daliang Imperial Family does not know, and the Master telling her these secrets is not because she is special, but because she discovered Lin Chen.

The Master is special toward Lin Chen, and she is basking in Lin Chen's glory.

"Do not mention this matter to anyone."

Zhao Qianqiu's expression became solemn, and Lin Chen nodded hurriedly: "The disciple will absolutely not tell anyone."

Just kidding, if this news were to spread, I fear the imperial families of the nine countries would be shaken.

"Although the Master and your Daliang Grand Ancestor Emperor were fellow disciples, he will not be biased toward Daliang. The purpose of the Wu Yuan is to cultivate martial arts geniuses, regardless of country. Have you thought of anything?"

Hearing Zhao Qianqiu's question, Lin Chen pondered for a moment and said: "The Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao?"

Yesterday at the Wu Yuan, Elder Zhao informed him that the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao had sent people here to spread martial arts, but they had requirements for martial artists in the desolate lands, especially genius martial artists.

And the purpose of the Wu Yuan is to cultivate genius martial artists...

Between the two, I fear there is some connection.

"The bamboo slips that flowed out of the Snow Region are not the earliest ones. Long ago, the Master had already discovered similar bamboo slips; this is why the Wu Yuan has the purpose of cultivating geniuses."

Lin Chen suddenly realized: "So that's how it is; the disciple understands."

"The Wu Yuan knows about this, but whether the other countries know, that is unknown."

Zhao Qianqiu was meaningful. Lin Chen was startled and asked: "Elder Zhao, what do you mean by that?"

"Back then, there were dozens of martial artists from the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao who came here, belonging to different forces; the Snow Region is just one of them. My Wu Yuan was able to discover one set of bamboo slips, and the Snow Region has another set; who can guarantee there aren't any in other places? Is it possible that other countries, including Daliang, have also discovered bamboo slips but chose to hide the news?"

Other countries also discovered this but hid the news?

What benefit would hiding it have for these countries?

Lin Chen pondered, and after a long while, his eyes lit up; he understood what Elder Zhao meant.

"Someone wants to wait for the people from the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao to arrive and use the first-hand information to make contact with them in advance."

Zhao Qianqiu said quietly: "Daliang has more than a dozen circuits; the strength of the martial artists in each circuit varies, but to say which circuit can swallow the other, one would also have to suffer heavy losses. But if the power of Daliang is gathered, destroying a circuit is very simple."

"For the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, the nine countries might just be the difference between a mayfly and the blue sky."

"Who dares to guarantee that if a genius appears in one's own country, once they are valued by the forces from the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, that force will not love the house and its crow, pushing the country where they are to unify the nine countries?"

Lin Chen was stunned; he had to admit that what Elder Zhao said was highly likely to happen.

"Not to mention... there were several forces from the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao that came here back then; whether these forces are hostile or competitors in the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, we know nothing about..."

Zhao Qianqiu stared fixedly at Lin Chen: "Do not hold fantasies; to control your own destiny, there is only one path to take: make yourself a genius enough. If I am not mistaken, the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao set these rules precisely to search for martial arts geniuses."

"Only by surpassing all the geniuses in the history of the nine countries can one perhaps enter the eyes of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao."

(End of chapter)