Youth Ranking

After returning to the academy, Zhang Zhenpeng immediately had someone stew the Thousand Year Whale Rubber.

In his words, this kind of good stuff had to be eaten fresh; its medicinal effects would be lost if left for too long.

It was simmered over a slow fire for a full eight hours before a pot of fragrant Whale Rubber Soup was served.

Wang Zhi sat at the table, looking at the bowl of crystal clear soup in front of him, which emitted a faint luster. He took a deep breath.

The aroma entered his nostrils, and his entire being felt invigorated.

He picked up the spoon and ate it spoonful by spoonful.

After finishing, he felt a warmth in his abdomen. That warmth spread from his stomach to every part of his body.

He got up and returned to his Exclusive Personal Dormitory, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to meditate to absorb the medicinal effects of the Thousand Year Whale Rubber.

That night, his body was constantly hot.

He could feel his muscles, bones, and meridians being nourished by the warmth, becoming stronger and more resilient.

The Second Day Early Morning, as sunlight streamed through the window, Wang Zhi slowly opened his eyes.

He raised his hand and clenched his fist.

The feeling was completely different from before.

More powerful, more solid, as if his body had been reshaped.

His Soul Power had also increased.

From Level Twenty-one, he had reached Level Twenty-three.

Moreover, he vaguely felt that his Cultivation speed had also quickened.

The effect of the Thousand Year Whale Rubber was indeed well-deserved.

A few more days passed, and Zhou Tian'er and Zhou Hanyou came looking for him.

"Xiao Zhi! The Red Jade Shrimp has arrived!"

"The Dean wants us to go over!"

Zhou Tian'er excitedly pulled him and ran out.

The three of them arrived at Zhang Zhenpeng's Office. The Red Jade Shrimp had already been prepared and was placed on a plate.

The shrimp was not large, only about the thickness of an adult's arm, but its entire body was a beautiful red, as if carved from red jade, emitting a faint fragrance.

The three of them divided and ate it.

Wang Zhi ate a few bites of the shrimp meat and immediately felt a warm current flowing within his body.

This current was different from the nourishment of whale rubber; it was a purer power that directly integrated into his flesh and blood.

After finishing, he clearly felt that his physical fitness had reached another level.

Red Jade Shrimp were indeed good stuff.

Time flowed like water, quietly passing.

Half a year later.

A message swept across the entire Federation.

The Continent Wind and Cloud Ranking was about to be updated.

What is the Continent Wind and Cloud Ranking?

The Continent Wind and Cloud Ranking is a Soul Master ranking list founded by the Spirit Transmitter Tower.

Its purpose is to promote the development of the Soul Master world and encourage Soul Masters to improve themselves.

The ranking list is divided into multiple tiers.

The main ranking list is called the Douluo Continent Wind and Cloud Ranking.

It contains a total of one hundred rankings, recording the one hundred most powerful Battle Armor Masters.

These are the ultimate symbols of Strength and status. Those who can ascend this list are all existences standing at the pinnacle of the continent.

In addition, there are several important sub-lists, targeting "Forging," "Mecha Design," "Mecha Production," "Mecha Repair"...

These Four Great Sub-professions rank the top Masters.

And the one that receives the most attention from young Soul Masters and various factions is the "Youth Ranking."

This list requires those on it to be under eighteen years of age, comprehensively evaluating factors such as their Martial Soul Talent, current Strength, Soul Power Level, sub-profession achievements, and combat performance...

Ultimately, thirty people are selected for the list.

Those who can ascend this list, as long as they do not perish midway, are almost certain to become powerhouses on the Wind and Cloud Ranking in the future.

Therefore, every update of the Youth Ranking causes a sensation throughout the Federation.

Various factions will closely monitor the names on the list. These young Geniuses will become objects they compete to recruit.

Wang Zhi had his sights set on this Youth Ranking Competition.

Although being on the Youth Ranking Competition meant attracting the attention of various Evil Forces or Organizations, bringing unnecessary trouble.

But how can you catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger's den?

As long as one made it onto the Youth Ranking Competition, they would receive resource rewards from the Spirit Transmitter Tower.

Those resources were crucial for his upcoming Cultivation.

Therefore, when the Spirit Transmitter Tower announced that the Youth Ranking Competition would be held outside Shrek City, in front of the Spirit Transmitter Tower Headquarters, he decided to go without hesitation.

"You're going to participate in the Youth Ranking Competition?"

Zhang Zhenpeng looked at Wang Zhi before him, a hint of complexity flashing in his eyes.

Wang Zhi nodded.

"Yes, Dean."

Zhang Zhenpeng was silent for a moment, then slowly said.

"Do you know what this competition means?"

"I know."

Wang Zhi's voice was calm.

"If I win, I get resources, but I might also attract the attention of certain forces."

"If I lose, I get nothing."

"And you still want to go?"

"I do."

Wang Zhi raised his head, his gaze firm.

"I need those resources."

Zhang Zhenpeng looked at him for a long time, then sighed.

"Fine, since you've decided, I won't stop you."

He stood up and patted Wang Zhi on the shoulder.

"Go, be careful."

"With your Strength, getting a ranking shouldn't be difficult."

Wang Zhi nodded slightly.

"Thank you, Dean."

Soon, Zhou Tian'er also received the Message that Wang Zhi was going to participate in the Youth Ranking Competition.

"Xiao Zhi!"

"Are you really going?"

Zhou Tian'er sat opposite him, her pair of emerald green eyes full of worry.

Wang Zhi nodded.

"Yes, it's already decided."

"But..."

Zhou Tian'er bit her lip.

"That's outside of Shrek City."

"What if that Wu Changkong..."

She didn't finish, but her meaning was obvious.

After returning to the Academy, Zhang Zhenpeng also specifically investigated Wu Changkong's background.

Therefore, they also learned Wu Changkong's identity.

He was an Inner Court student of Shrek Academy.

Wang Zhi was now going to someone else's territory.

Wang Zhi smiled.

"Tian'er Jie, don't worry."

"The Youth Ranking Competition is hosted by the Spirit Transmitter Tower. Who would dare cause trouble at such an event?"

Zhou Tian'er wanted to say more, but Zhou Hanyou gently tugged her sleeve.

"Let him go."

Zhou Hanyou spoke rarely, her voice still clear and cold, but with a hint of approval.

"He needs a bigger stage."

Zhou Tian'er looked at her elder sister, then at Wang Zhi, and finally sighed.

"Then you must be careful."

"If you can't win, admit defeat. Don't push yourself."

"Got it, Tian'er Jie."

Wang Zhi replied with a smile.

Three days later.

Wang Zhi boarded the Soul Tool Train to Shrek City alone.

The scenery outside the car window flashed by...

He leaned back against the chair, closed his eyes, and memories of the past half year flashed through his mind.

Zhou Tian'er's chatter, Zhou Hanyou's cool and reserved demeanor, Zhang Zhenpeng's earnest expectations.

And that day...

That One Blade that crossed the endless Star Sea.

He knew there were beings standing behind him.

But he couldn't rely on them forever.

He needed to become stronger.

Truly stronger.

Strong enough to control his own destiny...

Strong enough to not be controlled by others due to insufficient Strength!