Chapter 2004: Astonishing Merit, Top Ten on the List, the Shock of the Red Dust Imperial Prince

It's not pleasant to say, but the reason the Heavenly Pride Blood Battle ended in a complete victory this time.

Was basically due to Jun Xiaoyao's own strength.

Otherwise, just the three quasi-emperors who had severed their own Dao with a single blade would have been enough to deal a devastating blow to the Boundary Sea's Heavenly Pride.

Therefore, in terms of merit, Jun Xiaoyao is unquestionably first.

Even those like Xiahou Shencang, who dislike Jun Xiaoyao among the Heavenly Pride, cannot deny this fact.

That's why everyone is curious about what kind of merit Jun Xiaoyao will receive.

And next, the old elders began to tally up the merits.

Deep within the Three Emperors' Barrier, a sun rose.

Upon closer inspection, within that sun was something resembling a scroll.

It was precisely the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror.

This artifact for measuring merit, in the Nine Gates of the Three Emperors' Barrier, each gate has one.

Moreover, they share information with each other, making merit queries very convenient.

They can even generate various merit lists to motivate the Border Guard Army cultivators and others to slay enemies and gain fame.

Like Yun Xuanxu, Xiahou Shencang, and other sealed kings, their merits are not low.

They have plenty of sixth-class merits; their performance can be said to be exceptionally outstanding, fitting their status and position.

Finally, it was Jun Xiaoyao's turn.

He stepped forward and handed his merit token to one of the old elders.

That old elder gave a slight nod, his expression solemn, showing no seniority-over-junior attitude at all.

In their view, Jun Xiaoyao surpassing them is merely a matter of time.

And just as Jun Xiaoyao handed over the merit token.

The Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror suddenly trembled, bursting forth with brilliant radiance.

"This..."

Seeing the movement of the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror, all the Heavenly Pride in the hall gasped in astonishment.

Even when tallying merits for Yun Xuanxu, Xiahou Shencang, and others earlier, the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror had never shown such a change.

Amidst everyone's stunned gaze.

Jun Xiaoyao's merit appeared.

Fifth-class merit!

Not just one, but a full five fifth-class merits!

Wow...

The shocking uproar echoed throughout the Three Emperors' Barrier!

Not to mention those Heavenly Pride.

Even the cultivators of the Border Guard Army stared wide-eyed, sucked in a breath of cold air, and showed expressions of utter shock.

A young newcomer who had just arrived at the Three Emperors' Barrier had established five fifth-class merits.

What does that mean?

Fifth-class merit is what you get for slaying a quasi-emperor-level figure.

Previously, Jun Xiaoyao, for resolving the nurtured Mourning Demon King, the Void Ancient Beast, and bringing back a piece of forest-white bone pearl,

Combined, amounted to only one fifth-class merit.

But now, he suddenly had five fifth-class merits.

Those three Bai clan quasi-emperors, though they had severed their own Dao with a single blade, were still quasi-emperor-level, so they equated to three fifth-class merits.

Additionally, Jun Xiaoyao leading the Boundary Sea Heavenly Pride to victory in the Heavenly Pride Blood Battle was likewise a great achievement.

The Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror is very fair, devoid of any personal emotion, and will make the most objective evaluation.

"My god, five fifth-class merits—this isn't just enough to be a commander, it's enough to be a grand commander..."

Some Border Guard Army cultivators were also utterly astonished.

The commander who previously led Jun Xiaoyao and others on the introduction tour had only managed to earn sixth-class merit himself.

Fifth-class merit is enough to be a grand commander.

"I think, if Young Lord Yunxiao stays a bit longer, he might even become a marshal."

Now, not to mention those Boundary Sea Heavenly Pride.

Even some Border Guard Army cultivators sighed in admiration, utterly convinced and prostrating themselves in reverence.

Other Heavenly Pride newcomers to the Three Emperors' Barrier usually start from ninth-class merit, eighth-class merit, and slowly climb up.

Jun Xiaoyao, however, instantly established five fifth-class merits—making a stunning debut.

As for sixth-class merit, seventh-class merit, there are even more of those.

At that moment, a brilliant light curtain suddenly descended upon the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror.

Numerous shimmering characters arranged themselves.

And lo and behold, it was a ranking list!

A list tallying the merits of the younger generation!

Under everyone's gaze.

Jun Xiaoyao's name leapt into the top ten positions.

"This..."

The entire hall was again shaken, the sound of inhaling breath spreading in all directions!

Jun Xiaoyao, who had only been at the Three Emperors' Barrier for a short time, actually charged straight into the top ten of the list!

You must understand, these top ten prodigies have all tempered themselves at the Three Emperors' Bastion for a long time, possessing profound accumulation.

"Rebirth: Surfing the Great Era"

Among them, there are even those like Gu Dizi, who, relying on various connections — such as joining powerful squads, carrying out missions, and so on — incidentally scooped up no small amount of merit.

And Jun Xiaoyao?

How long has he been at the Three Emperors' Bastion?

And most importantly, his merit is solid, real, won by his own strength!

This was personally witnessed by everyone.

Not like Gu Dizi, relying on connections, entering a powerful squad and incidentally scooping up merit.

This is a fundamental difference.

And compared to the shock and uproar of the entire venue.

Jun Xiaoyao himself, on the other hand, wore an indifferent expression.

"Only top ten?"

Jun Xiaoyao shook his head slightly.

He was not satisfied with his own performance.

And earlier, the body-refining methods he saw in the Merit Hall, such as the Golden Body Art, the Sky-Supporting Scripture, and so on, all required fourth-class merit to redeem.

So this time he could not redeem them.

Although slightly disappointed, Jun Xiaoyao did not lose heart.

Take it slow.

He believed opportunities definitely still existed.

Seeing Jun Xiaoyao's indifferent, even slightly disappointed expression.

The prodigies present were all speechless.

This truly is the drought-stricken dying of drought, the flood-stricken dying of flood.

The merit they could only gaze at longingly, Jun Xiaoyao actually still found somewhat disappointing.

The gap between people is truly even greater than the gap between a person and a dog.

"Young Master Yun Xiao this time is truly going to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat, shaking the entire Three Emperors' Bastion."

Some prodigies all felt a stirring in their hearts.

You must know, the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror's rankings are interconnected.

That is to say, the people at the other nine passes can all see Jun Xiaoyao's name enter the top ten of the rankings!

At the same time, at one of the nine passes of the Three Emperors' Bastion, Dragon Gate Pass.

The guardian of Dragon Gate Pass is none other than the World Sea's renowned Red Dust Great Emperor.

That is Gu Dizi's father.

And at this moment, deep within Dragon Gate Pass, inside a luxurious grand hall.

A voice carrying astonishment suddenly exploded.

"How is this possible, five fifth-class merits, what exactly did he do?"

The speaker was a handsome man clad in magnificent crimson robes, bearing an extraordinary air.

It was precisely Gu Dizi.

Listening to the servant's report, his face carried a look of astonishment and disbelief.

"Could it be he cheated?"

This was Gu Dizi's subconscious intuition.

Otherwise, how could Jun Xiaoyao suddenly establish five fifth-class merits and rush into the top ten of the rankings?

"My lord, it is like this..."

The servant explained at length.

"How is this possible, he slew three Ba Clan Quasi-Emperors who had self-severed one knife, and led the World Sea prodigies to a complete victory?"

Gu Dizi also blanked for a moment, somewhat stunned.

Is this something Jun Xiaoyao could do?

He can even kill Quasi-Emperors?