Demon Butcher on the Rankings, Who is the Human King's Consort?! (Seeking Follow-up)

"Why should a man not carry a Wu hook, to reclaim the fifty states of the mountain passes..."

Chen Jiasheng's eyes were brimming with tears, yet a smile appeared on his face.

Since he had become a martial artist, he had no regrets!

The gazes of Zhang Tao, Li Zhen, and Nan Yunyue were incredibly complex.

Thirteen years ago, the Earth Cave launched a massive riot!

The situation in the Donglin Earth Cave was even more dire!

Countless died, cities were breached, and the human soldiers and martial artists stationed in the Earth Cave were almost entirely slaughtered!

Grandmaster Chen, Chen Jiasheng's grandfather, fought three rank-seven Earth Cave warriors alone and fell in battle!

Kong Lingyuan, a rank-nine grandmaster, also had his origin path shattered and nearly perished!

At that time, Zhang Tao and Li Zhen had already become Peak warriors.

But they dared not, and could not, strike out to annihilate the outer cities of the Earth Cave.

They possessed immense power, yet they could only watch helplessly as those grandmasters went to their deaths!

They could only watch helplessly as friends, family, and countless martial artists died in the Earth Cave!

"There will eventually be a day of reckoning!"

Li Zhen's eyes were sharp, his voice low.

Zhang Tao looked up at the Sky Screen, his voice calm: "The Earth Cave, the Emperors... all deserve to be killed!"

"I, Zhang Tao, do not believe in Heaven, and I believe in the Emperors even less!"

The Human Realm fell into a deathly silence!

Countless martial artists in Donglin were streaming with tears.

The Donglin Wu hook... the prestige earned by the Chen family generation after generation!

They, the people of Donglin... were not cowards!

"Chen Jiasheng... well done!"

Yang Xiaoman couldn't help but sigh; the Chen family was worthy of her admiration!

Zhao Xuemei's expression was complex; only now did she realize what Chen Jiasheng had been carrying on his shoulders.

Not everyone had the courage to bear such a heavy burden.

Chen Jiasheng... the title of heaven-gifted talent was well-deserved!

In the Earth Cave, Ji Yao looked at the description of Chen Jiasheng on the Sky Screen with complex eyes.

"Is this what human martial artists are like?"

She did not understand, nor could she comprehend why the martial artists of the Chen family would go to their deaths one after another, fighting to the end in the Earth Cave!

One man's hero is another man's enemy!

Ji Yao whispered: "Is the Future Human King also this fearless?"

"Heh, hypocrisy!"

Feng Miesheng coldly shouted: "Humans are extremely hypocritical!"

"The Chen family martial artists going to their deaths is nothing more than a pursuit of fame and fortune, yet it is painted by humans as heroic deeds; it is simply shameless!"

Changshan Qi said in a cold voice: "Hmph, who's to say it wasn't the Martial King Zhang Tao or the Underworld King Li Zhen who intentionally sent them to their deaths!"

"Struggling for power and profit, being selfish—that is the true nature of humans!"

"Chen Jiasheng, this man must be killed!"

"He surely harbors great malice toward our God Continent; he must die at the hands of our God Continent's martial artists!"

"Such a heaven-gifted talent, I will certainly enjoy playing with his severed head!"

"..."

In the Capital Base.

The rewards from the Sky Screen for Chen Jiasheng had already arrived.

Martial arts experience, and a supply of resources sufficient to support his cultivation to the peak of rank-nine!

"Minister Zhang, could these resources be sent back to Donglin and handed over to Donglin for distribution?"

Chen Jiasheng immediately sought out Zhang Tao.

Zhang Tao looked at Chen Jiasheng and asked in a deep voice: "Are you certain you want to give these resources to Donglin? I can keep them in safekeeping for you."

"If you keep these resources, you will surely break through to rank-nine within a few years!"

Chen Jiasheng shook his head: "The future is too late; I only fight for the present!"

"With these resources, the old grandmasters and powerhouses of Donglin can live a second life, and talented martial artists can grow rapidly; the pressure of guarding the Donglin Earth Cave will be greatly reduced!"

"I trust that Donglin will allocate these resources well."

Zhang Tao remained silent for a moment, then infused a portion of life essence into Chen Jiasheng's body to ensure his survival.

"I will hand over all these resources to Donglin."

"Thank you, Minister Zhang."

The crowd remained unaware of the choice Chen Jiasheng had made.

Some were immersed in the tragic atmosphere, while others were eagerly anticipating the Sky Screen to reveal the next human prodigy!

[Three Realms Heavenly Pride Ranking: Human Realm List, 15th Place: Magic Martial University, Fu Changding!]

"What?! How is it Magic Martial University again!"

"Another one from Magic Martial! Is Jingwu really destined to decline?!"

"Hahahaha, Magic Martial is the true top university!"

"Mom, I want to go to Magic Martial University!"

"My sister is at Magic Martial, I'm going to make it big!"

"Jingwu always brags about being the top university, talk about a slap in the face!"

"The Heavenly Pride Ranking has only revealed 6 people, and Magic Martial already holds 4 spots! Who is the top university? Does it even need to be said?"

"Hehehe, welcome to the Death Ranking!"

"Another one added to the Death Note!"

"..."

"Holy crap, Fu Changding is actually ranked ahead of Chen Jiasheng, Chen Yunxi, and Yang Xiaoman!"

Zhao Lei and the others were dumbfounded, utterly shocked!

Is this right?

Is Fu Changding actually this strong?

"Haha, I like it!"

Fu Changding grinned, his pearly white teeth making others want to punch a few out.

Fang Ping looked at the beaming Fu Changding, inexplicably wanting to help him change his face.

"Counting Fu Changding, there are already four prodigies from the Rank 1 exchange team on the list!"

Nan Yunyue's expression was grave as she continued:

"This is not good news for us!"

Zhang Xuan, Zhao Lei, Chen Jiasheng, and Fu Changding are all in the exchange team!

Zhang Tao's eyes were deep; if one counted Fang Ping, then there were five Rank 1 martial artists on the list!

This ratio was too exaggerated!

Rank 1 martial artists would inevitably face crazy targeting from the Earth Cave and other factions!

The martial artists from the Earth Cave, Heaven Beyond Heaven, and other factions were not fools.

With 6 consecutive Rank 1 martial artists appearing on the list, they would surely realize something was wrong.

Li Zhen looked at Zhang Tao and said:

"Inform them of the severity once more; if anyone wants to withdraw, there is still time."

"The Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament is not far off!"

Zhang Tao nodded.

Whether to withdraw or not was entirely up to the participants themselves.

Blindly acting as a nanny and coddling them was not advisable.

At Magic Martial, "Fu Changding is actually ranked above me!"

Yang Xiaoman rubbed her chest nonchalantly and huffed: "He's a jerk too!"

During the branch battle, Fu Changding had even learned from Fang Ping to attack girls' chests—a shameless scoundrel!

Unlike Fang Ping, Fu Changding had truly been beaten into a pig's head by her and Zhao Xuemei, covered in bruises and footprints!

Zhao Xuemei and Chen Yunxi were not too surprised that Fu Changding made the list.

After all, Fu Changding's talent and strength were both very strong.

He was firmly in the top three among the Magic Martial freshmen, and his talent and family background were even slightly better than Yang Xiaoman's.

However, he still couldn't catch up to Chen Yunxi.

It was just a pity that Chen Yunxi was too soft-hearted; as the Sky Screen had said, she had wasted her talent.

If Chen Yunxi were as willing to fight and compete as Yang Xiaoman and Zhao Xuemei, the Magic Martial freshman king would likely not be Fang Ping, but her!

[Fu Changding, currently at the Rank 1 realm, possesses an unyielding spirit, courageous and decisive, full of youthful vigor. With an excellent family background and outstanding talent, he is a martial artist who has honed his bones twice.

Because Fu Changding wanted to catch up to Han Xu of Jingwu, he apprenticed under Luo Yichuan after entering Magic Martial University to learn the spear!

At the Rank 7 realm, Fu Changding was hailed as the Little Spear King for his grandmaster-like demeanor, slaughtering enemies like cutting grass!

During the war of the Three Realms, Fu Changding, with the stature of a Peak, annihilated several True Gods and even slaughtered an Emperor Venerable!

Fu Changding, ultimately became the Spear King Emperor Venerable!]

"Hiss!"

Zhao Lei looked at Fu Changding and whispered, "You really are a fan of Han Xu."

Learning the spear just because of Han Xu... that's true love!

True love is invincible!

He would approve of this marriage on behalf of Fu Changding and Han Xu!

"Slander, naked slander!"

Fu Changding's face darkened slightly, and he snorted, "There are many people who use spears; there are only so many types of weapons!"

Fang Ping raised an eyebrow; this was the first time he had heard gossip about Fu Changding.

It seemed that for the three years of high school, Fu Changding had truly been suppressed by Han Xu to the point of being unable to breathe, which was why he subconsciously imitated the other party.

Han Xu was also somewhat surprised; he and Fu Changding did indeed have some friction and were rivals.

After all, Fu Changding had once been struck by his spear and bedridden for two months...

But looking at it from another angle, the fact that Fu Changding could still firmly sit in the school's top three after returning from a two-month delay, and eventually break through as a martial artist with the aptitude of having honed his bones twice, was also extremely formidable.

Han Xu and Fu Changding looked at each other, neither speaking.

Now they were comrades-in-arms, and there was no life-or-death enmity between them, so there was no need for trash talk.

Besides, Han Xu didn't actually just use a spear.

He had been hiding his unique skill of concealing a sword within the spear all along.

He had originally intended to use it at the National Freshman Exchange Tournament, but since that was canceled, it would be perfect to use it at the Three Realms Martial Arts Exchange Tournament to catch the enemy off guard!

In the Human Realm, "Hiss, Spear King Emperor Venerable, slaughtering an Emperor Venerable with the stature of a Peak! Too strong!"

"This is what a true Spear King is!"

The South Spear King and North Spear King were somewhat numb.

If he was the Spear King, then who were they?

However, having such a junior who learned the spear was also a great joy!

"Luo Yichuan? Fu Changding should rightfully be under my, the North Spear King's, tutelage!"

"Two Spear Kings in one sect, I, the South Spear King, am determined to have Fu Changding!"

In the Earth Cave, "Another Demon Lord who slaughters enemies like cutting grass!"

"Why are the people from Magic Martial University all so bloodthirsty? Is Magic Martial University really that demonic?"

"Spear Demon! The Spear Demon has appeared!"

"We must purge the Demon Lords of the Human Realm and let the world, currently ravaged by the demonic path, return to the light!"

"This person's talent is extraordinary; he must be strangled in the cradle. We must never let him grow!"

"The Sky Screen has exposed so many Rank 1 human prodigy martial artists; I just wonder how many of them will be in the exchange team!

My great blade is already thirsty!"

Liu Ji stared at the Sky Screen, his gaze cold and sharp.

He had unfortunately fallen to Rank 1, and he wanted the human martial artists to pay for this misfortune!

In the Human Realm, "Hahaha, Han Xu of Jingwu will definitely be able to suppress all the prodigies of Magic Martial University!"

"One is worth ten!"

The people of Jingwu were ecstatic.

Since the Sky Screen said that Fu Changding viewed Han Xu as his idol, surely the idol himself would also make the list?

It was just a matter of what rank Han Xu would hold.

[Evaluation: Fu Changding, by nature fearless and dauntless, bright and free-spirited, his long spear stained with blood becomes a dragon; his talent and disposition are both top-tier!]

[Basic Reward: Unimpeded Great Dao, Transcend the Three Realms.

Advanced Reward: A century of martial arts enlightenment, special divine weapon Blood Spear (if the owner dies, the spear shatters; bound to the individual).]

"Awesome!"

Fu Changding laughed wantonly, his face beaming with joy!

He was going to be "invincible" too!

With the reward from the Sky Screen in hand, Fu Changding stroked his long spear, unable to put it down.

"With this long spear, my confidence in Rank-1 combat has increased significantly!"

Zhao Lei was very envious; he also wanted a pair of invincible gauntlets!

Han Xu was envious as well; a long spear produced by the Sky Screen was bound to be extraordinary.

Especially since there was no need to worry about others snatching it away.

Fang Ping stared at the Sky Screen with burning eyes, his heart filled with fervor!

If the reward for fifteenth place was already this generous, wouldn't the rewards for the top three be heaven-defying?!

It wouldn't be excessive for him, the Future Human King, to be ranked in the top three.

If it could directly make him a saint on the spot, that would be absolutely amazing!

"Fu Changding is going to become a target!"

Zhang Tao's expression tightened!

With a Divine Weapon, Fu Changding would definitely be targeted more intensely by all parties; they would never allow such a figure to grow up.

Zhang Tao sighed softly, feeling hesitant.

Perhaps he shouldn't have let them all participate in this life-and-death struggle.

The Sky Screen shimmered with golden light as the fourteenth-ranked human prodigy appeared!

[Three Realms Heavenly Pride Ranking: Human Realm List, Rank 14: Magic City Martial University, Zhao Xuemei!]

"What?! It's actually Zhao Xuemei!"

"Unbelievable!"

Everyone at Magic Martial University was completely shocked!

Zhao Xuemei had no prominent family background, no powerful elders, no superior talent, and no stunning beauty... She was quite inconspicuous at Magic Martial University!

Usually, she was just the green leaf serving to highlight Chen Yunxi and Yang Xiaoman.

Who would have thought that such a green leaf could actually surpass Chen Yunxi and Yang Xiaoman to rank fourteenth on the Human Realm Heavenly Pride Ranking!

Yang Xiaoman shook Zhao Xuemei's arm, looking very excited: "Xuemei, you made the list! You're fourteenth!"

Chen Yunxi was also very happy: "Xuemei, you're amazing!"

Zhao Xuemei was a bit dazed, but equally overjoyed!

She had thought she wouldn't even make the Heavenly Pride Ranking, let alone rank ahead of Yang Xiaoman!

"Zhao Xuemei is actually ahead of me!"

Fu Changding's jaw dropped.

He knew Zhao Xuemei was fierce, but her strength didn't even rank in the top five among the Magic Martial University freshmen.

Fang Ping was also a bit surprised.

However, upon closer reflection, Zhao Xuemei did have her strengths.

Although her talent was poor, her courage was exceptionally high!

When choosing a mentor, even after Tang Feng pointed out the fact that over half of the students under Lv Fengrou had died or been injured, Zhao Xuemei still dared to choose her.

This was enough to show that her mettle and courage were far beyond the ordinary.

Chen Jiasheng was also somewhat surprised, but Zhao Xuemei had a very strong-willed personality; having seen true geniuses, she wouldn't be discouraged, only driven to catch up!

[Zhao Xuemei, currently Rank-1, possesses an extremely strong-willed nature. She refuses to admit defeat, dares to fight and strive, is decisive in killing, acts like a mad demon, harbors deep obsessions, and is a first-time bone-honing martial artist!

Zhao Xuemei had no prominent family background, no powerful elders, and no superior talent... yet relying on her courage and ruthless, dark-hearted nature, she carved out a resounding reputation in the future!

Due to her admiration and secret crush on the Future Human King, Zhao Xuemei always wanted to catch up to him, taking the Future Human King as her role model and goal!

At Rank-4, Zhao Xuemei charged into the Earth Cave, bathed in blood in every battle, killing enemies like hemp, with countless souls lost under her staff, ranking first among human Rank-4s!

At Rank-7, Zhao Xuemei, armed with a single staff and possessing mid-stage Rank-7 strength, swept through her peers and fought three Rank-7s of the Earth Cave alone, slaying them all!

After a path of blood and carnage, Zhao Xuemei later slew a Rank-9 in the Earth Cave to advance to Rank-9, becoming the first Rank-9 martial artist of the new generation to attain the Dao, excluding a few monsters, and also the first female martial artist of the new generation to do so!

At Rank-9, Zhao Xuemei campaigned in the outer regions of the Earth Cave, slaughtering an entire city alone! She slew several Rank-9s, and countless Rank-8s and Rank-7s!

After this battle, she was called the Demon Butcher by the Earth Cave, and the Human Butcher by other forces in the Three Realms!

Later, she even circled around the Peak experts of the Earth Cave, attempting to attain the Dao by slaying a Peak expert amidst the terror of life and death!

She once wanted to become a Rank-4 martial artist before graduation, yet she became a Peak expert by the time she graduated!

After the Three Realms War, she advanced to become an Emperor Venerable!]

[Zhao Xuemei, Human Butcher, Demon Butcher Emperor Venerable!]

One stone stirred up a thousand ripples, and the Three Realms erupted in clamor!

"Demon Butcher! And this person is even more of a female Demon Lord!"

"Fighting at the Peak while at the ninth rank, how does she dare!"

"Unbelievable, the Demon Butcher Zhao Xuemei is actually this strong!"

"A girl who only underwent one energy infusion (one bone tempering) doesn't even have the qualifications to be a slave to this palace!"

"Incredible! She actually relied on the talent of one bone tempering to forcefully cultivate to the Emperor Venerable realm!

A prodigy, a well-deserved prodigy!"

To be able to cultivate to be invincible among peers with only one bone tempering is simply hard to believe!

I truly cannot imagine what kind of perseverance Zhao Xuemei displayed in the future, how much blood she shed, and how many experts she slaughtered to carve out a path of invincibility, earning the illustrious titles of Demon Butcher and Human Butcher!