Tenth in Historical Rankings

Inside the Phantom Demon Tower.

Xiao Yun was indeed challenging the strongest figures in the history of the Body Refining Realm.

After defeating Xi Chunyu and claiming first place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, the system had issued him a new mission.

Latest mission: Challenge the strongest figures in the history of the Chaos Holy Land's Body Refining Realm. Reach the top 100 to receive 10 enlightenment opportunities. Reach the top 50 to receive 30 enlightenment opportunities. Reach the top 10 to receive 50 enlightenment opportunities. Reach the top 3 to receive 70 enlightenment opportunities. Reach first place to receive 100 enlightenment opportunities.

The rewards for this mission were far more generous than those for challenging the Hidden Dragon Ranking. How could Xiao Yun not be excited?

If I can complete this mission, perhaps I can immediately cultivate the Chaos Scripture to the 108th level and forge a Chaos Body.

Xiao Yun was immensely excited. After defeating the hundredth-ranked strongest figure in Body Refining Realm history, he immediately said to Phantom Demon, "Next, I want to challenge the fiftieth-ranked one!"

"As you wish," Phantom Demon said flatly.

The next moment, a young figure with extraordinary bearing, imposing might, and domineering presence appeared before Xiao Yun.

With his arrival, the temperature in the void dropped sharply. Frosty air even spread across the ground, making Xiao Yun shiver involuntarily.

"Looks like this is another special physique!" Xiao Yun's gaze sharpened, though he was not surprised.

The opponent he had challenged at rank one hundred had already been a genius with a special physique.

That was perfectly normal. The Chaos Holy Land had existed for countless ages, so it must have produced more than a hundred geniuses with special physiques.

Therefore, the opponents Xiao Yun encountered from now on would most likely all be geniuses possessing special physiques.

Boom!

While he was considering this, the imposing figure before him had already thrown a punch. As its force swept over him, the surrounding temperature plummeted. Even a layer of frost covered Xiao Yun's body, seeking to freeze him solid.

"Profound Ice Body!"

Xiao Yun was startled. He already understood what this man's special physique was.

A third-tier King Body—the Profound Ice Body!

Though it was merely a third-tier King Body, the person before him had clearly developed his Profound Ice Body to the utmost limit. Coupled with his acquired effort, he was no weaker than those geniuses possessing second-tier Divine Bodies.

The moment they clashed, Xiao Yun discovered that this man's strength was formidable, far surpassing Xie Yulong of the Primordial Sacred Land, who also possessed a third-tier King Body.

"The Four Bans Domain. This man's strength has reached five hundred thousand jin!"

Xiao Yun sent the Profound Ice Body flying with a punch, surprise flickering in his eyes.

Both were third-tier King Bodies. Xie Yulong's Lightning Body possessed only three hundred thousand jin of strength, while this man possessed five hundred thousand jin. Which was superior and which inferior was obvious at a glance.

However, compared with Xiao Yun's seven hundred thousand jin of strength, five hundred thousand jin was still quite a gap.

Without spending much effort, Xiao Yun killed the Profound Ice Body before him and rose to fiftieth place among the strongest figures in Body Refining Realm history.

Checking his system, Xiao Yun found that he had gained a full thirty enlightenment opportunities this time. His total number of enlightenment opportunities had reached eighty-eight.

"This feels incredible! At this rate, mastering the Chaos Scripture and forging a Chaos Body are just around the corner."

Xiao Yun was immensely excited as he continued, saying to Phantom Demon, "This time, I want to challenge the tenth-ranked one!"

"As you wish," Phantom Demon said flatly.

The next moment, a domineering figure appeared before Xiao Yun. A powerful aura surged forth, causing the entire Phantom Demon Space to tremble.

Xiao Yun's expression grew solemn. This time, he felt enormous pressure.

This man was extremely strong!

Outside the Phantom Demon Tower.

Before the black stone monument of the Body Refining Realm, a crowd had gathered.

Everyone stared at the name "Xiao Yun" on the fiftieth row, their faces filled with shock.

"Xiao Yun has already defeated the fiftieth-ranked powerhouse. That's incredible!"

"This is one of the strongest figures in history!"

"In that case, looking across the entire history of our Chaos Holy Land, Xiao Yun's strength in the Body Refining Realm is enough to rank among the top fifty."

"Someone like him might truly be able to master the Chaos Scripture and forge a Chaos Body in the future."

The crowd discussed fervently.

The young disciples admired Xiao Yun even more. Some only hated that their talent was too poor; otherwise, they too would have wanted to choose, like Xi Chunyu, to follow Xiao Yun.

Meanwhile, those who considered themselves fairly talented had flickering gazes, already pondering whether they should follow Xiao Yun.

After all, following a peerless monster brought enormous benefits.

First, a peerless monster possessed extraordinary talent and would achieve great things in the future. As his followers, they too would rise with the tide.

What was more, even when beating a dog, one had to look at its master. Once they followed a powerful figure, it was equivalent to gaining a great backer.

Furthermore, a peerless monster possessed far too many cultivation resources. Even the tiniest bit that leaked through his fingers would be enough to fill his followers' bellies.

Besides, if Xiao Yun became the Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land in the future, his followers would surely hold high positions within the Chaos Holy Land as well.

Thus, following a peerless monster truly came with far too many benefits.

However, Xiao Yun had one flaw that left these geniuses hesitant.

That was that Xiao Yun cultivated the Chaos Scripture.

The difficulty of cultivating the Chaos Scripture was known to all. Almost no one believed Xiao Yun could successfully forge a Chaos Body.

Take Xiao Yun's master, Di Tian. Back then, he had been hailed as the number one Holy Son of the Chaos Holy Land. Even across the entire cultivation world, he had been a renowned figure, second only to the Holy Sons of the other five great sacred lands.

Di Tian had been immensely glorious then, with countless followers.

But later, Di Tian had become trapped in the Transcendence Realm. His lifespan was about to run out, yet he could not break through to the Heavenly Realm. Those followers of his either died of old age or left him one after another.

Therefore, these disciples also worried that Xiao Yun would become a second Di Tian.

"Congratulations to Xiao Yun, disciple of Elder Taishang, for ranking tenth among the strongest figures in the history of the Chaos Holy Land's Body Refining Realm!"

Suddenly, a booming voice rang out from within the Phantom Demon Tower and spread across the entire mountain peak.

At once, cries of astonishment erupted like a storm sweeping through the crowd.

Tenth place! This was tenth place among the strongest figures in history!

Everyone stared at the black stone monument before them in utter shock. At that moment, the name "Xiao Yun" had risen to the tenth row.

On the first row was none other than the Founder of their Chaos Holy Land.

In other words, only eight names stood between Xiao Yun and the Founder.

To be so close to the Founder—what an honor was that!

Moreover, the top ten differed from all other rankings. These ten names were all golden, constantly emitting a faint golden glow. They were incomparably dazzling and eye-catching, impossible to miss at a glance.

To leave one's name in the annals of history like this—how could it not inspire envy and worship?

Among the crowd, some who had hesitated before now revealed firm resolve in their eyes.

They had decided to follow Xiao Yun.

Even if Xiao Yun could not forge a Chaos Body, the talent he had displayed alone meant that he would eventually surpass Di Tian and become a mighty expert of the Heavenly Realm.

Such strength might not compare to those lofty Saints, but he could still become the Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land and bring them tremendous benefits.