The instant the bell rang, crowds surged within the Martial Arts Secret Realm. Countless figures appeared outside the giant city, among them the various Supremes.
The top spot on the crystal stele had changed hands only once before, when Rong Xuanqing claimed it nearly a million years ago. Even many Supremes who had entered the realm of immortality had never witnessed such a thing.
More than a dozen figures wore belted martial robes. Most of the generation's True Disciples had arrived, including Mo Lingshu and Zhao Xueci.
Though it was only the first crystal stele, it had still sent shockwaves through the Spirit Martial Grotto-Heaven.
Many of them had once tried to challenge the rankings, so they knew how much the names on the stele were worth. Anyone who made the list was already a peerless talent; the top ten were freaks the likes of which appeared only once in an age.
"It's Junior Sister Shi Lan."
Seeing the name on the crystal stele, Mo Lingshu couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration. He had once challenged Rong Xuanqing himself. Even with Rong Xuanqing deliberately holding back, he'd lasted fewer than ten exchanges, so he knew just how terrifying Rong Xuanqing was.
"Born with a gift for the Dao." Zhao Xueci was far more shaken than Mo Lingshu. Back when she was still at the Mortal level, her rank on the first crystal stele had been outside the top sixty.
After entering the Martial Emperor realm, she had gone back to challenge it. With her understanding of martial arts at the time, she had only barely squeezed into the top twenty. Nearly everyone in the top ten was a freak, and the top-ranked Rong Xuanqing was an unparalleled monster even among monsters.
"In just over half a month, Senior