Time passed, and undercurrents surged through the Great Thousand World. At last, amid the eager anticipation of countless geniuses and heroes, the Eternal Gathering held by the Maha Ancient Clan grandly began.
In this place where the winds and clouds converged, speculation and discussion over who would ultimately ascend the Eternal Pagoda and obtain the supreme inheritance—the "Eternal Undying Body"—naturally became the hottest topic.
Before long, an "Eternal Undying Body Popularity Ranking," released by the mysterious and well-informed organization known as the Tianji Pavilion and widely recognized by the public, began circulating among the crowd.
The ranking listed the ten most favored competitors. Every one of them had either earth-shaking battle achievements or unfathomable backing.
Eternal Undying Body Popularity Ranking.
First place, Mohe Shang, a hidden genius of the Maha Ancient Clan. It was rumored that his cultivation of the Immortal Golden Body had reached an extremely high level, with an aura as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea. He was suspected of having touched the threshold of Saint Grade. The Maha Ancient Clan was determined to obtain this inheritance, making him the greatest favorite.
Second place, Ye Fantian, the unparalleled heir of the ancient Ye Family of the Great Thousand World. He possessed the "Fantian Sacred Body" and had once, while at the late Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign level, slain the Xuan Demon Emperor of the Outer Realm Evil Race in the ruins. His battle record was horrifying. Now, with Late Immortal Grade strength and control over part of the ancient Fantian Divine Fire, his offensive power surpassed that of all his peers.
Third place, Taiqing Xuan, from the Taiqing Heavenly Realm, a top faction of the Great Thousand World. He was the direct heir of the Taiqing Dao Ancestor and cultivated the Taiqing Heavenly