Human Ranking

"The Human Ranking is established by a mysterious organization called the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. The criteria for being on the list aren't talent, but solely personal strength. The ranking consists of one hundred people."

"Those who can make it onto the Human Ranking are absolute powerhouses within the Xiantian Realm. Rumor has it that the top ten can even contend with Vajra Realm experts."

"In our Annan Commandery, only five people made the list!"

Chu Jiang was stunned. He had thought the Human Ranking was based on talent, like entering the Xiantian Realm before a certain age.

He hadn't expected it to be purely based on personal strength.

Whoever is stronger gets on, simple and brutal.

At this moment, Ma Han returned with information, which made Chu Jiang understand why so many martial artists had gathered in the small Qingshan Town.

Ten years ago, the Blood Saber King Qifeng, who once dominated the region, was a peerless genius who ranked second on the Human Ranking. With his blood saber, even Vajra Realm experts struggled to resist.

Rumor has it that he was attacked by a mysterious person, damaging his foundation and preventing him from breaking through to the Vajra Realm. He eventually passed away. Some say he left behind a legacy to ensure his Blood Saber art wouldn't be lost.

The legacy included his Blood Saber Manual, a third-grade True Essence Pill, and a Marrow Cleansing Pill.

True Essence Pills are elixirs that increase True Essence accumulation. Their refining materials are extremely expensive, and the higher the grade, the stronger their effect.

A third-grade True Essence Pill can directly advance a Xiantian martial artist by one level.

As for the Marrow Cleansing Pill, it's an absolute treasure for martial artists at the Tenth Level of Body Refinement, strengthening their martial foundation. For Xiantian martial artists, its effect is minimal.

All these people have gathered in Qingshan Town for Wang Qifeng's legacy.

And the legacy is located on the current Black Tiger Mountain.

Black Tiger Mountain is the territory of demons, so for a time, no one dared to ascend the mountain alone to seek treasure. They were all waiting for enough experts to arrive.

In the Hundred Flowers Sect, Li Yu, dressed in vibrant attire, said with a hint of annoyance, "Why are these corrupt officials here? I get angry just seeing them; I don't even want to eat."

Her voice was clear and melodious, as if meant to be heard by everyone around.

She had no good impression of officials who only preyed on the common people.

Especially these Demon Hunters, who were tasked with hunting demons but allowed them to run rampant, endangering the populace and causing widespread suffering.

Bai Ruoxue, the cool and elegant woman, said playfully, "Junior Sister, you mustn't be rude!"

She then turned to Chu Jiang and said softly, "Esteemed sir, my junior sister is new to the martial world and doesn't understand the rules. I hope you won't take offense."

"Junior Sister, come and apologize!"

Although Li Yu was unconvinced, she heard the anger in her senior sister's voice and reluctantly said, "I'm sorry!"

Bai Ruoxue nodded.

The two sisters had come for Wang Qifeng's legacy and saw no need to clash with government officials.

Chu Jiang nodded slightly.

Suddenly.

The sound of horse hooves approached from a distance.

"Tatter... tat..."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of knights in brocade uniforms escorting a luxurious carriage slowly arriving.

A young man in opulent clothing leaned out of the carriage, his gaze sweeping over the crowd before settling on the two women from the Hundred Flowers Sect. A glint of greed flashed in his eyes.

He said with a flippant smile, "Two beauties, why don't you come with this young master up the mountain to seek treasure? We can look out for each other."

His name was Lu Feiyang, the eldest son of the Lu Family from Nanyang Prefecture.

His father, Lu Erhe, was the son of the Chief Clerk of Annan Commandery.

"Who wants to go with you!" Li Yu snorted and turned her head away.

Lu Feiyang wasn't annoyed. He cleared his throat and declared domineeringly, "This young master is from the Lu Family of Annan Commandery. I am here for Wang Qifeng's legacy. I am willing to cooperate with everyone to explore Black Tiger Mountain, with me as the leader. I will share whatever we find."

As soon as he spoke, a commotion arose in the crowd.

But no one responded. It was a joke. If they truly found the Blood Saber legacy, they would keep it all for themselves, not share it with others.

They were being treated as cannon fodder, and no one was foolish enough to fall for it.

Seeing no one respond, Lu Feiyang's expression turned serious. He had run away from home this time and had no Xiantian experts by his side.

His father had forbidden him from coming, but he insisted.

He wanted to prove to his father that he was no worse than that bastard.

His eyes sharpened, and he looked at Chu Jiang and the others like a hawk, commanding in an irrefutable tone, "You should know who I am, right? Now, I order you to protect me as I head to Black Tiger Mountain!"

I may not be able to command these unruly martial artists, but surely I can command you officials? I am the son of the Chief Clerk of Annan Commandery.

"Noisy!"

Chu Jiang took a step forward. Everyone felt a gust of wind, and a heavy slap landed squarely on Lu Feiyang's face.

"Ah..."

He was sent flying on the spot, his teeth nearly knocked out, and a stream of bright red blood spurted from his mouth.

Lu Feiyang was helped up by the guards beside him, and said in exasperation:

"You... how dare you..."

"All of you, attack! I've never suffered such humiliation since I was young. Kill him!"

The guards secretly felt that this person was definitely not ordinary, but they dared not disobey Lu Feiyang's orders, so they had to brace themselves and charge forward.

However, before these people could get close, a cold light flashed like lightning, and everyone fell down neatly like cut wheat.

A straight bloodline appeared on each person's forehead, like a sharp blade splitting from the middle of the forehead to the chin.

At the cut, a small cluster of golden flames writhed like a poisonous snake. It formed a deep bloody gully, terrifying and chilling to the bone.

All of this happened too fast.

It happened so fast that everyone couldn't react. These people died on the spot.

"Xiantian true energy!"

"Such a fast blade!"

The Poisonous Snake Gang, the Yellow Robe Gang, the Hundred Flowers Sect, and people from various factions turned their heads, their thoughts in flux.

Liu Guangwu was dumbfounded. He was truly a Xiantian expert. He had suspected it when he fought him earlier; someone at the Tenth Level of Body Refinement couldn't defeat him so easily.

Annan Commandery truly had hidden talents! He originally thought only his adoptive father was unfathomable, but he didn't expect there to be others like this.

In the end, he was the only clown.

"You'll get used to it."

Ma Han said calmly, as if he was not surprised at all. His lord always brought him surprises. Perhaps the Xiantian Realm was not even his lord's limit.

Lu Feiyang, who had already wet himself in fear, was in front of Chu Jiang.

"Don't kill me, I can give you money, I can give you whatever you want." Lu Feiyang was truly terrified. This was his first time traveling far from home, and he encountered this malevolent star who didn't even care about the Lu Family and had killed all his guards with one saber strike.

This was completely different from the plays and novels. Weren't noble young masters supposed to be adored everywhere they went? Why was it different for him?

When he returned, he would definitely whip those authors who wrote such nonsense to vent his anger.

Chu Jiang's lips curled up, and he sneered, "I'm not interested in your money. Give me a few Xiantian martial arts manuals, and I'll spare your life!"

Having stepped into the Xiantian Realm, Houtian martial arts had very little effect on his strength.

"I really don't have any Xiantian martial arts on me. I'll give you money, okay!" Lu Feiyang was terrified. Who would carry Xiantian martial arts manuals with them?

"Then you only have death waiting for you!" Chu Jiang's expression turned cold, and he drew his saber.