Chapter 2

Ying Zheng shook his head.

This celestial phenomenon, and the voice that rang in his mind.

Clearly not something human hands could accomplish.

Even if all of Luowang were sent out, what would it matter?

"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall act at once!"

Great Han, imperial palace.

Gazing at the heavenly Dao scoreboard that lingered in the void.

The puppet emperor Liu Xie, his face no longer meek, eyes glinting with faint hope, murmured.

"Could it be that our ancestors have manifested, sending auspicious signs to save Great Han?"

As he spoke.

His voice grew choked.

At that moment, footsteps sounded outside the room.

Liu Xie's frail body trembled instantly.

Instinctively, he clapped his hands over his mouth, pupils flickering with fear.

As if terrified his earlier words had been overheard.

Great Ming, Hulong Shanzhuang.

Eyes fixed intently on the heavenly Dao scoreboard in the void.

Zhu Wushi unconsciously clenched his fists.

After a long while, he exhaled slowly.

He murmured to himself in a voice only he could hear.

"I hope this does not disrupt my plans."

"Su Xin, wait for me. Even if I must drain the entire world, I will find the Tian Xiang Doukou for you!"

The moment he finished speaking.

A sharp voice rang out from afar.

"Divine Marquis, the heavenly golden scoreboard has descended! The Emperor has ordered you to enter the palace at once!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Wushi replied.

Then he steadied his composure and hurried toward the palace.

Meanwhile.

The same events unfolded in the other nations.

Even the upper echelons of power among the Wulinmen Sects across the Nine Provinces had now gathered in unspoken accord.

Clearly.

This celestial phenomenon, the descent of the golden scoreboard—whether viewed by the nations or the sects—was no trivial matter!

Very likely.

The entire landscape of the Nine Provinces would undergo massive change because of it!

002—Rank 20 on the Nine Provinces Power Ceiling List!

As the upper echelons of all factions gathered together.

The very source of the Nine Provinces' upheaval—the heavenly Dao scoreboard—changed at that moment.

It appeared as if guided by an invisible hand.

Under countless gazes, it trembled slightly, then revealed line after line of tiny characters.

What was astonishing was.

Though the characters were as small as tadpoles.

Everyone could instantly recognize each character, every stroke clear and distinct.

Even those who could not read.

Upon looking at the text, somehow understood its meaning.

【Nine Provinces Power Ceiling List】

【Throughout the Nine Provinces, talents abound, and those of extraordinary aptitude are countless. This list ranks only the top twenty transcendent powerhouses. All who appear on it shall receive heavenly Dao rewards!】

【The list updates every six months; the higher the rank, the greater the reward!】

"Heavenly Dao rewards? That's intriguing. I wonder if any of them include the Elixir of Immortality that I require."

Great Qin, Xianyanggong.

Ying Zheng's eyes flashed with sharp light as he smiled lightly.

His voice was quiet.

Yet everyone present understood.

If the heavenly Dao rewards truly included an elixir like the Elixir of Immortality.

Given his nature, he would spare no cost to obtain it!

"Your Majesty, rest assured. If such an elixir exists, I will risk my life to seize it for you!"

Zhao Gao bowed deeply, loudly declaring his loyalty.

The other ministers, inwardly cursing him a Ma Pi, echoed in unison.

"What do you all think? How many of my Great Qin will make the list?"

Watching their expressions.

Ying Zheng chuckled.

He didn't care how much of their words were sincere and how much were false.

Upon hearing these words.

The ministers first froze, then furrowed their brows in deep thought.

Although the Great Qin was the most powerful among the Eight Imperial Dynasties.

But what was being compared now was individual strength, plus the added weight that the higher one's cultivation in martial arts, the longer their lifespan.

No one knew how many legendary ancient monsters lurked across the Nine Provinces Continent.

Therefore, none dared to speak confidently first.

"I believe the Lord Donghuang of the Yin-Yang School, Master Bei Mingzi of the Daoist Tianzong, and Master Xunzi of the Xiao Shengxian Academy should all qualify for the list."

Zhao Gao fell into thought for a moment, then spoke slowly.

As the master of Luowang.

Although he did not know the exact strength of these great masters.

But compared to the other ministers in the hall.

He naturally understood more.

Thus, after careful consideration, he quietly voiced his speculation.

Of course.

This was also based on the reputation and status these figures held within the Great Qin.

As for others he was uncertain about, he dared not make wild guesses.

"Hmm..."

Ying Zheng gave a slight nod.

The Song Dynasty, Imperial Palace.

Emperor Zhao Ji of Song withdrew his gaze from the void and couldn't help letting out a light sigh.

Although the Song Dynasty bore the title "Wealthy Song" among the Eight Imperial Dynasties.

But in terms of national strength, it was undoubtedly the weakest.

Behind closed doors, it was also branded as "Weak Song."

Plus the added weight of favoring civil over martial affairs.

For this Heavenly Dao Golden List, it was likely that barely a handful from the entire Song Dynasty would make the cut.