Outer Sect Demeanor

On the cultivation rankings, discussions buzzed endlessly. Many looked at Yang Chen, standing beneath the testing monument, with a mixture of envy and jealousy.

Only Yang Chen had tested his fist strength just now, so the changes on the list naturally had to do with him.

Don't dismiss it as just 99th place; this was a ranking for all newcomers in the Nineteen Peaks. Breaking into the top 100 out of over 6,000 people was incredibly significant.

Many people looked at the cultivation levels next to the names at the bottom of the list and could only feel a deep sense of powerlessness.

It had been almost four months since they joined the sect, and many were still stuck at the Qi Martial First Level, let alone making it onto the list.

Out of hundreds of new disciples in the entire Area 8, only eleven or twelve had made it onto the list. This meant Yang Chen had already become one of the top performers among the new disciples in Area 8.

"99th place, not bad."

Yang Chen looked at the list and a smile appeared on his face. After making it onto the list, he had gained some renown.

In life, people sought fame and fortune. Even in this world where martial arts reigned supreme, fame and profit were equally sought after.

He left with a smile, and many watched his retreating back, unable to hide their disappointment.

"Made it onto the list..."

In another direction, Wang Feng wore a rare troubled expression.

Before Yang Chen made it onto the list, he could have unhesitatingly demanded the other party pay 15 Spirit Crystals. But now that the other party was on the list, even at the very end, he had to take it seriously.

"Is this rapid progress, or a fleeting moment?"

He couldn't quite figure Yang Chen out anymore. In the past two months, many people had shown fleeting brilliance, which was understandable, as not everyone was wealthy.

But Yang Chen was different. He had handled over a hundred Spirit Crystals for him, and he still showed no signs of decline. Who could guarantee that the other party wouldn't continue to advance bravely?

After much thought, Wang Feng hurried to his elder brother's residence.

Wang Kui saw him return and said irritably, "What are you back for now!"

"Brother, Yang Chen made it onto the list. Forget about those 15 Spirit Crystals."

Wang Kui's expression sharpened, and he probed, "First time on the list?"

"That's right, currently 99th. This guy is a bit strange. I'd rather take a small loss than gamble over a mere 15 Spirit Crystals."

"It's settled then. I have other matters to attend to."

Wang Feng left in a hurry, leaving Wang Kui sitting in deep thought, pondering something.

"Potential for the outer sect!"

Wang Kui shook his head. He was confident he could also enter the outer sect, but he didn't want to offend another outer sect disciple because of it, especially since his brother and Yang Chen had some connection.

He took out his Sound Transmission Bamboo and said calmly, "Brother Zhou, find someone else."

"Quick, look! Another person from our Area 8 has made it onto the list!"

As dinner time approached, many people returned from completing their tasks. Some who were paying attention to the cultivation rankings immediately noticed a new name on the list.

The news gradually spread...

"Someone from Area 8 made it onto the list?"

Zhu Xi, returning from the medicine garden, heard the discussions and felt a pang of anxiety.

He also paid close attention to the cultivation rankings and was determined to make it onto the list at least once within the year. For this, he had even sent a message to Fulong County, asking his uncle who managed their family's business to send 200 Spirit Crystals.

With sufficient Spirit Crystals, he had already broken through to the Qi Martial Fourth Level. He didn't plan to compete this month, but starting next month, he would also challenge the rankings.

He thought the list was gradually stabilizing, but unexpectedly, another person from Area 8 had made it onto it.

Out of curiosity, he went to the plaza and looked up...

"Old Yang!?"

Zhu Xi's eyes widened. He rubbed his eyes several times, thinking he had misread.

"You sly dog, Old Yang! Hiding this so well!"

Zhu Xi was both angry and amused. He decided that Yang Chen had to treat him to a big meal.

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He turned and hurried back to his residence, intending to see if Yang Chen was there. As he turned, he almost collided with someone.

When he recognized the person, he quickly said, "Senior Sister Xu, sorry, sorry."

"It's fine."

Xu Qingqing's voice was still gentle, but it also carried a coolness that kept people at a distance.

Zhu Xi had heard about Xu Qingqing's character long ago. He didn't dare to have any improper thoughts about her, so he smiled apologetically and left.

Xu Qingqing gazed at the name at the bottom of the list and soon headed towards the mess hall.

"Old Yang! You've been hiding this from me for so long!"

Zhu Xi arrived at the residence and saw that Yang Chen's door was slightly ajar, knowing he was there at this time.

"Old Zhu, what have I been hiding from you?"

Yang Chen was about to go out to eat when he heard Zhu Xi's voice.

Zhu Xi said resentfully, "I saw your name on the cultivation rankings."

"I just got on the list, I was about to tell you."

Zhu Xi sighed, staring at Yang Chen like a resentful wife, "Why don't I feel good about this?"

Yang Chen cautiously asked, "You're not jealous of me, are you?"

"It seems I am a little..."

Yang Chen was helpless, so he promised to treat him to a big meal. Hearing this, Zhu Xi's face lit up with a smile.

This time, both of them went up to the second floor. Zhu Xi had also been to the second floor, but not many times. Yang Chen also didn't come often, and mostly relied on himself in the medicine garden later on.

This meal directly cost Yang Chen 1 Spirit Crystal.

After eating, Zhu Xi went back to cultivate. Yang Chen's appearance on the rankings had truly stimulated him.

Yang Chen waited for a short while before Wang Feng arrived.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Yang! You've made the rankings today, the outer sect is within reach!"

Yang Chen waved his hand humbly and asked with a smile, "Senior Brother, what business do you have with me?"

"It's nothing major, someone was trying to cause trouble for you, and I stopped them." Wang Feng sat down casually and poured himself a cup of tea, "That person's name is Zhou Tao, he's the younger brother of Zhou Han, the supervisor of the mining area."

Yang Chen's heart tightened. Just as Zhu Xi had said, this Zhou Tao was indeed plotting against him behind his back. He cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Wang, for looking out for me."

"What are you saying? We're like old friends," Wang Feng pretended to be angry, "You've taken care of my business many times, of course I have to help you with this small favor."

Having lived two lives, Yang Chen wasn't moved by Wang Feng's words. He just smiled and said, "Senior Brother is too humble. I'll have to trouble you more in the future."

"No problem, no problem!"

Wang Feng achieved his goal and didn't stay long at Yang Chen's place, leaving gracefully.

"Zhou Tao!"

Yang Chen muttered the name, remembering it.

Since Wang Feng knew Zhou Tao's name, this matter was not wrong. If there was an opportunity in the future, Yang Chen wouldn't mind giving him a little punishment.

The next day, before dawn, Yang Chen came to the cultivation rankings. Seeing that his name was still in ninety-ninth place, he left contentedly.

After returning to the medicine garden, Yang Chen continued to cultivate diligently. He still lived there most of the time, only returning once every three to four days.

Unknowingly, Yang Chen had been at the Sun Moon Sword Sect for four months.

It was the end of the month summary again. After completing his tasks, Yang Chen returned to the residential area.

If there was one place that was the most lively at the end of the month, it would undoubtedly be the cultivation rankings.

When Yang Chen returned, the area outside the cultivation rankings was already packed three layers deep with people.

"It's too hard to get on the list! I've cultivated diligently for four months, and I only have Qi Martial Third Level cultivation, but the last spot on the rankings is Qi Martial Fifth Level."

"Forget about the rankings, I just hope to break through to the Blood Martial Realm within two years. That way, I'll still have a slim chance of advancing to the outer sect in the future."

"I really envy these guys on the list. They get extra resources every month. It's just that my family is poor, but if we talk about talent, I'm not bad!"

Amidst the crowd's discussion, someone suddenly whispered, "Look, Senior Brother Huang is here!"