Chapter 156: Ye Qingshi Becomes Second on the List!

Fang Can and Xiang Xitao are tied for first place!

As the Prince of Qing spoke, the people at the scene surged forward, wanting to see the truth for themselves.

Fang Can merely raised an eyebrow slightly, having not expected this situation to arise.

Seeing the appearance of the martial artists around him, the Prince of Qing did not beat around the bush; he actively unfolded the Heavenly Secret List in his hand and revealed that page.

Hidden Dragon List:

First Place: Fang Can

Age: Eighteen

Realm: Xuanguan Tenth Level

Cultivation Scripture: Great Sun Indestructible Demon Body!!!

Technique: y Divine Curse, Flesh and Blood Evolution, Sky-Supporting Method, Particle Indestructible War Body, Xiehu Shishen Great Art...

Composition: Outer Sect Disciple of the Calamity Sword Sect! First in Undying, First in Cauldron, First in Aptitude, First in Realm, First in Heart-Aspect, First in Flesh and Blood, First in Stamina! First in Explosion?

Experience: Broke through to Xuanguan Tenth Level in two months, reaching the extreme realm.

Defeated hundreds of fellow disciples alone at Xuanguan First Level, alone broke through three Xuanguan levels in a dream and slew an otherworldly demon in a different world; the entire body can transform into a killing weapon.

A First-Revolution martial artist encountered Fang Can entering the capital; the Tenth-Level Fang Can was as strong as a monster; despite giving his all, he could not defeat him!

Surpassed thirty-six million two hundred and forty-three thousand martial artists.

The number one killing weapon beneath the Ascend to Heaven Path Realm.

First Place: Xiang Xitao

Age: Eighteen

Realm: Xuanguan Ninth Level

Cultivation Scripture: Domineering and Shocking the World Scripture!!!

Technique: Fierce and Barbaric Demon Body, Blood-Burning Divine Art, Overlord City-Breaking Halberd, Heavenly Evil Pattern Map...

Composition: Great Chu Imperial Family! First in Halberd Technique! First in Spear Technique! First in Lethality! First in Explosion?

Experience: Before the year, outside the capital city, he alone fought nine eighth-level experts and three ninth-level experts, killing seven and forcing five to flee far away.

A few days ago, he actively sought out a First-Revolution martial artist; after a bitter battle, he forcibly insulted him!

This is the first time the Hidden Dragon List has shown a tie for first place.

So looking at the content on the list, the martial artists around them were momentarily stunned.

But quickly, the content moved them and made their blood boil!

For decades, almost for decades, the name of a Dayan martial artist has not appeared in the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List, let alone first place.

Shedding the Tui Tui Fan Qu is the art of the flesh; the bigger the flesh chunks, the more awesome.

Compared to the perverted strength other nations obtain by twisting and growing flesh and blood to the extreme, Dayan prioritizes cultivating the heart, and will not be inferior to others in the Ascend to Heaven Path Realm.

But then, looking at the content on the list, they suddenly realized something was wrong.

What is this "slaying demons in a dream," "breaking through three heavenly levels in a dream"? What is this situation?

Even Fang Can himself was stunned; after thinking slightly, he guessed:

'Returning to the present world, the Heavenly Secret List describes it as me dreaming? Then "slaying the otherworldly demons" refers to the battle with that Da Li Wang?'

Calculating carefully, it does seem that in reality he broke through from Xuanguan Sixth Level to Ninth Level.

And the one month experienced in the present world equals an instant in this world, so it was understood as dreaming?

Thinking it over, it indeed matches up.

"Fang... Brother Fang, what is the situation with this Xuanguan Tenth Level?" a martial artist at the scene asked with clasped hands, completely abandoning his previous arrogance.

This question voiced what was in everyone else's hearts; they all held their breath and focused, waiting for Fang Can's explanation.

"Shedding the Tui Tui Fan Qu is the process of replacing old blood with new blood; every Xuanguan level equals replacing ten percent of old blood; the tenth level means eliminating all old blood. Is there a problem?" Fang Can asked bluntly.

'Who asked for the definition of Shedding the Tui Tui Fan Qu? We want to know on what basis you can shed ten percent of old blood; we can only reach about ninety-five percent before getting stuck.'

Seeming to understand the thoughts of these mediocrities, Fang Can said indifferently:

"This is a matter of aptitude. When you can spend two months practicing to reach Xuanguan Ninth Level, you will naturally solve this problem."

'Damn it.' Everyone at the scene was choked into silence, yet they had no way to refute it.

Compared to Fang Can, they spent over ten years cultivating to this level; indeed, they were too weak to speak of.

"According to ancient texts, Xuanguan Tenth Level is known as Half-Step to Heaven; one can cross it without a final leap, directly becoming the Ascend to Heaven Path." The Prince of Qing chimed in from the side.

After all, the ancient texts in the royal treasury were of all kinds; there was an introduction to this aspect among them.

So he explained with a smile: "Even the best technique can at most make one's realm infinitely approach the tenth level, but to cross this difficulty still requires aptitude; others cannot learn it."

As he spoke, a strange light flickered in the Prince of Qing's eyes.

Xuanguan Tenth Level, an appearance from ancient times; truly a heavenly person; I indeed did not misjudge.

'Aptitude! Again, aptitude!' The martial artists at the scene ground their teeth in their hearts.

Out there, were they not each of peerless aptitude, almost guaranteed to reach the Ascend to Heaven Path?

Yet in front of Fang Can, people compared to people die, and goods compared to goods are thrown away.

"Young Hero Fang, with the grand competition approaching, you are the Hidden Dragon's first, most likely to win the top prize. With many comes strength; let us act together." The Prince of Qing advised.

There were some words that might offend that the Prince of Qing did not say explicitly.

Although this group is now merely something that adds wind to a fart, once they enter the Ascend to Heaven Path, they will be different from the rest.

Under these circumstances, increasing the win rate by a little is still good.

As for the Prince of Qing's repeated urging, Fang Can could not help but frown.

What is the point of such eagerness? What benefit does it bring you if I win the championship?

Seeing Fang Can still unmoved, the Prince of Qing explained:

"The Dayan has not won first place in many years. This year may be the most hopeful one. If we miss it, there's no telling when another genius of your caliber will appear."

"Therefore the court has thrown considerable weight behind this, allowing you to mobilize certain resources. You must take first place in this Grand Competition."

Hearing the Prince of Qing's explanation, Fang Can immediately understood.

So it's a political assignment — that makes far more sense.

"Even if you won't accept help from other martial artists, you can still mobilize certain resources going forward. So state your demands." The Prince of Qing spoke as if he were an angel investor.

Put that way, Fang Can was actually a little tempted — after all, this amounted to the resources of an entire nation.

He thought carefully about what he needed done right now.

The next instant, the Y God Mantra popped into Fang Can's mind, but he immediately vetoed it himself.

Damn it — an entire nation putting on a big show to procure prostitutes for him would be more than his face could bear.

Back when Ji Donglai did it, it was done on the sly, behind people's backs.

So after a moment's thought, Fang Can nodded and said: "Can you find me some sparring partners? First-Revolution level."

"That's perfectly fine. As long as you're willing, I can arrange a battle for you tomorrow." The Prince of Qing smiled.

"Very well. Many thanks in advance, Your Highness." Fang Can cupped his fist in salute, yet a sudden trace of unease rose in his heart.

His gaze then fell on the small booklet in the Prince of Qing's hand: "Your Highness, may I borrow the rankings list to look at?"

The Prince of Qing hesitated for a moment, then handed the booklet over.

Taking the Heaven's Secrets Rankings, Fang Can flipped to the Ascending Dragon page — and what he saw there turned that unease into reality.

Ascending Dragon Rankings

First Place: Fang Can!

Second Place: Ye Qingshi!

(End of Chapter)