Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings Emerge

An incomparably विशाल divine stele, wreathed in immortal aura and entwined by five divine beasts, emerged from the void and descended into the skies above the Divine Sword Sect, releasing boundless Dao essence and fortune.

At the same time, When Yuwen Shengxin, Xuanyuan Qingtian, Ye Jingyun, and Ye Xuan saw the Kirin Tablet appear, varying degrees of shock surfaced on their faces.

They could clearly sense just how immense the fortune and Dao essence contained within this extraordinarily divine stone tablet were.

Without prior agreement, the four hurriedly sat cross-legged and began absorbing and comprehending the spiritual energy and Dao essence of the Kirin Tablet as much as possible, all entering states of enlightenment to varying degrees.

A moment later.

The Kirin Tablet in midair slipped into the void and vanished.

Yuwen Shengxin, Xuanyuan Qingtian, Ye Jingyun, and Ye Xuan slowly awakened from their enlightenment, each bearing a trace of regret on their faces.

If only that mysterious stone tablet could have remained a little longer, they all thought.

Yet even in that brief span, they had each comprehended varying degrees of Dao essence, as well as martial techniques and cultivation methods of different ranks.

Within the sect map, Lin Feng saw the disappointed expressions on the four faces. He smiled faintly and said in a ringing voice, "Once you break through to a major realm in the future, the Kirin Tablet will naturally appear and bestow rewards upon you. Work hard."

These words were like rolling thunder, sweeping through the entire Divine Sword Sect in an instant.

Yuwen Shengxin and the others immediately brightened with delight.

Afterward, Lin Feng placed the Star Hall and the Pseudo Four Divine Beasts within the sect.

Within the Star Hall, lifelike stars of the heavenly firmament surfaced. Visible to the naked eye, azure starlight from the sky poured continuously into the Star Hall like a meteor shower.

As for the Pseudo Four Divine Beasts, Lin Feng placed them in the eastern, southern, western, and northern directions of the sect.

At that moment, after sensing the aura of the four divine beasts, the Fortune Golden Dragon's previously bleary eyes immediately revealed a trace of astonishment, then swiftly blazed with fervor. It looked extremely interested.

"The Sect Territory Expansion Template can expand the sect's territory tenfold!"

"Tsk tsk, this will do nicely."

Lin Feng murmured.

At the same time, a Golden Token appeared in his hand.

"Activate." He silently commanded in his heart.

At the same time.

The Golden Token flew directly into the skies above the Divine Sword Sect, erupting with Myriad Golden Lights as one profound aura after another spread outward.

Rumble!

Visible to the naked eye, a solid-looking golden ring of light spread outward from the Divine Sword Sect like a shockwave, surging in every direction.

Only once the sect's territory had reached ten times its original size did the Golden Token in midair transform into specks of golden radiance and dissipate into the air.

At the same time, rays of rosy light flashed throughout the expanded territory, while scattered sect buildings sprang from the ground like bamboo shoots after rain.

"The sect is getting larger and larger. As its Sect Master, I still have a long and heavy road ahead of me." Looking at the system's sect map after it had expanded a full tenfold, Lin Feng could not help but sigh.

He then shifted his gaze to the final three items.

"The Exquisite Merit Transmission Tower is small and delicate, and can be used in conjunction with the sect's main Merit Transmission Tower. After the host obtains artifacts, martial techniques, or cultivation methods in the future, they may be directly transferred into the Exquisite Merit Transmission Tower. The sect's main Merit Transmission Tower will automatically receive them and deduce them to their ultimate limits."

With a wave of his hand, a miniature treasure tower radiating seven-colored light appeared in Lin Feng's palm.

He examined it, weighed it in his hand, and nodded with satisfaction before placing it into the system's virtual space.

"Heaven Ranking: a ranking of the sect's Prodigy Disciples by strength."

"Earth Ranking: a ranking of the sect's inner disciples by strength."

"Human Ranking: a ranking of the sect's outer disciples by strength."

"Not bad. With these three rankings, competition will surely arise among the disciples, spurring them to greater motivation to break through their cultivation and strengthen themselves."

Lin Feng murmured to himself.

He was extremely satisfied with the Inspirational Gift Pack presented by the system this time.

Half a month later.

Divine Sword Sect, Heaven-Defying Peak.

"Over this period, more and more Handyman Disciples have joined the Divine Sword Sect."

"But most of them were specially recruited by Ye Xuan when he went out to gain experience."

"Now, there are already several hundred Handyman Disciples alone. Clearly, Ye Xuan has contributed to the sect."

"He should be rewarded!"

Lin Feng made his decision.

"Ye Xuan of the Divine Sword Sect, while out gaining experience, recruited Handyman Disciples and made contributions to the sect. Merit must be rewarded. I, the Sect Master, hereby bestow upon him a Top-grade Dao-tier Magic Treasure, an Immortal-grade Cultivation Technique, and a Sixth-tier Pill."

The majestic voice rolled like thunder through every corner of the sect.

At the same time, he swept out a hand, and a terrifying, tyrannical aura surged forth in an instant.

Meanwhile.

Inside Ye Xuan's cave abode, three treasures radiating seven-colored light appeared out of thin air.

"Th-this... is this Esteemed Sect Master's reward?"

Staring at the three treasures that had appeared from nowhere, Ye Xuan murmured in uncontrollable excitement.

In an instant, his breathing quickened, his body trembled faintly, and his eyes reddened slightly.

At that moment, all the grievance he had suffered from being hunted by Zhang Xiong, an elder of the Iron Sword Sect, vanished like smoke.

To him, receiving Esteemed Sect Master's recognition was more important than anything else.

Coming back to his senses, he hurriedly dropped to his knees and kowtowed, his expression incomparably respectful as he spoke with sincerity and earnestness:

"Thank you, Esteemed Sect Master, for the reward!"

"This disciple, Ye Xuan, will certainly give his all from this day forth. I will brave fire and boiling water for the sect without hesitation!"

Ye Xuan's voice was so emotional that it choked with sobs.

A Top-grade Dao-tier Magic Treasure, an Immortal-grade Cultivation Technique, and a Sixth-tier Pill.

These were all heaven-sent opportunities!

"Tomorrow, the sect will begin the assessment for promotion to Outer Sect Disciple."

"Disciples who pass the assessment may be promoted directly from Handyman Disciples to Outer Sect Disciples, or even Inner Sect Disciples and elders."

"The Cosmos Heavenly Ladder will be the content of the assessment."

Lin Feng's majestic voice instantly spread through every corner of the sect.

When the several hundred Handyman Disciples who had newly joined the Divine Sword Sect heard that there would be a promotion assessment tomorrow and that they could become Outer Sect Disciples directly, their faces all filled with excitement.

Who did not want to become a martial arts powerhouse?

Who did not want to become an immortal or god and live forever without aging?

Now that the opportunity lay before them, how could they give it up?

"Hey, everyone, who do you think will stand out in tomorrow's assessment?"

"Is there even a need to ask? Of course it'll be Second Senior Brother. He has mastered the Flying Immortal Sword and the Nine Heavens Sword Art, and his strength is extraordinary. Now that he has also received Esteemed Sect Master's reward, he's like a tiger with wings."

"Not necessarily. I think it should be Senior Disciple Brother. Although he looks utterly ordinary, he always gives me a terrifying feeling. His strength is no weaker than Second Senior Brother's."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Have you all forgotten about Senior Sister Sheng Xin? I think she's the strongest."