Zhou Tianshu frowned slightly and softly repeated, with a hint of inquiry, "The Secondary Ranking?"
Chen Xiaojun smiled faintly, his smile like a spring breeze brushing a lake and sending delicate ripples across its surface. "Exactly as you suspect, Uncle Zhou. The young heroes listed in the latter half of the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking are hidden dragons still in the depths. Some are too young, and others have yet to reach the necessary cultivation level, leaving them little chance to distinguish themselves on the stage of the Continental Advanced Elite Tournament."
"Now, in this flourishing age when prodigies abound, the shortage of places has become all the more apparent."
He paused, then continued, "Establishing the Secondary Ranking would put out this immediate fire, while allowing us to adjust or withdraw it at any time. It would serve well as an interim measure."
"This would let more gifted but overlooked young heroes shine, while preserving the supreme authority and exclusivity of the main ranking. It would give us the best of both worlds."
Zhou Tianshu's brow gradually relaxed. "Adding the Secondary Ranking to welcome more talent without undermining the main ranking's prestige is indeed an excellent strategy."
Chen Xiaojun shook his head gently, a playful smile curling his lips. "Uncle Zhou, would that alone satisfy you?"
At those words, Zhou Tianshu hastily rose, clasped his hands, and bowed. "Please enlighten me, Young Master. Everyone in Tianshi City will remember your kindness."
It was no small thing for him-a Soul Douluo nearing sixty, older even than Chen Xun-to offer such a deep bow to Chen Xiaojun, a mere boy in his teens.
Chen Xiaojun raised a hand gently, motioning for him to sit, then said slowly, "Uncle Zhou, besides the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking, there has long been the Heavenly Strategy Ranking, established