"Name: Meng Qi (possibly an alias)." "Martial arts: Opened six apertures; swordsmanship simplified from complexity, initially approaching the principles of Dharma; possesses a bizarre technique for deflecting and borrowing force; outstanding lightness skill, demonlike and illusory." "Record: To aid Hua Lun of the Worthies-Enhancing Sect, traveled through the mountains by night, with no opponent able to withstand a single exchange under his hand, including a Void Envoy of the Luo Sect; entered an aristocratic family by day and slew a Seven-Aperture swordsman before countless witnesses, then departed at leisure as though entering an uninhabited realm; at Flower Moon Tower in Yi City, faced four Nine-Aperture masters, used force against force, brought his swordsmanship to perfection, wounded one and forced back another within a few breaths, then escaped with his life under attack from a Precious Weapon." "Rank: Twenty-fourth." "Nickname: Gentleman Sword, Carefree Sword." "Identity: Swordsman of Western Liang (seemingly false; true identity pending investigation)."
Damn... Meng Qi could not believe his eyes. What exactly were the Six Fan Gates thinking?
"Failure!" He stared fixedly at the three words "Gentleman Sword," wishing he could rush to the Six Fan Gates, hang up whoever had assigned that title, and beat them senseless.
One of Meng Qi's alternate identities had successfully made its debut, but unfortunately, it was nothing like he had imagined. Compared to his Main Body's title, it was an even greater failure.
"Another newly ranked Human Ranking expert!"
The martial arts school disciples widened their still-childish eyes, curious and excited as they chattered like a flock of sparrows.
The world was vast, but not every edition of the Human Ranking featured a newcomer, much less someone previously obscure and unheard of!
"Gentleman Sword? That nickname makes him sound like a righteous hero."
"Of course. He had only just