Heaven's Chosen on the Human Ranking

After seeing Zuo Qiantao, Yu Tunzhou looked at the Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist.

I didn't see anything about the Ascension Platform.

But the Heavenly Court Fragment ----

Is it possible that there's an 80% chance this is the real gift Master Lu gave him?

Those who possess Heavenly Court Fragment are the true bodies descended to earth, not their Primordial Spirit; therefore, they cannot die, but can depart at any time.

Yu Tunzhou suddenly looked at his clothes.

Zuo Qiantao, this clothing is also constructed using legal principles, and it will automatically decompose within half an hour. At that time—

He shook his head repeatedly and began studying the prayer beads. He needed to at least master the ability to [come and go at will] before he could move forward.

He guessed it might be related to the Primordial Spirit. At that moment, his Primordial Spirit probed into the Buddhist beads and immediately sensed a Primordial Spirit's voice.

Could it be Master Lu?

Yu Tunzhou's spirits lifted, and he increased the infusion of his Primordial Spirit. Soon, a gentle and familiar voice rang in his mind.

It really is Master Lu!

Master Lu's message simply explained everything, which made him realize why there was no reaction when he used his Primordial Spirit to investigate before, but it worked today.

Among these prayer beads, one bead was crafted from a [Heavenly Court Fragment], which Master Lu had already refined into a small Ascension Platform.

Only by residing in the [Pure Land] for a long time can Yu Tunzhou's Primordial Spirit truly refine this Ascension Platform.

Previously, he could only passively wait for the Ascension Platform to automatically sense the emerging Heavenly Court ruins and lock onto the coordinates. At that time, he could then infuse his Primordial Spirit power to open this Daoist School.

Clearly, the Heavenly Court ruins beneath his feet had only recently appeared, or rather, the mystery had dissipated.

With his small Ascension Platform in hand, he could enter the Primeval Heavenly Court ruins in various places without having to follow the path of aristocratic Aristocratic Clan.

For the world's top sects and Aristocratic Clan families, such High Antiquity ruins have always been of paramount importance.

The Human Emperor of that time is said to have established his dynasty by searching through ancient sites and collecting ancient teachings.

Yu Tunzhou recalled that the Northern Chen dynasty had apparently unearthed a fake tomb belonging to the Human Emperor.

As Master Lu mentioned before, the founding emperor of the Great Yan also rose to power by using the fake tomb of the Human Emperor.

This can be considered a remnant of ancient customs.

In his message, Master Lu also mentioned that he had sealed a coordinate within this Daoist School. One day, when Yu Tunzhou steps into the External Scenery, or if he gains the combat power of the External Scenery in advance, he can try to go there. Before that, he must not touch it.

Therefore, at this moment, Yu Tunzhou's Primordial Spirit, infused into the Buddhist beads, could sense two coordinates.

One coordinate leads directly to Eternal Spring Temple.

The other coordinate represents a dormant state.

Yu Tunzhou attempts to pinpoint the coordinates of Eternal Spring Temple.

The next moment, the world changed, and he was forced to close his eyes.

When I opened my eyes again, I felt the warmth of the water bath around me.

He indeed returned to Eternal Spring Temple and back to the medicinal bath tub!

The clothes he wore, constructed from the principles of law, did not return with him.

Yu Tunzhou jumped out of the medicinal bath tub, quickly dried himself, and changed into a clean blue shirt.

Upon returning to the Heavenly Court ruins, he hesitated for a moment, glanced around, quickly walked to the courtyard, picked a banana leaf, then Primordial Spirit to communicate with the Buddhist prayer beads and returned once more.

They reappeared in front of the Southern Heavenly Gate, where the bodies of Zuo Qiantao and the others were still there.

Yu Tunzhou glanced at the emerald green banana leaf in his hand and thought to himself that it really could bring things in.

If we disregard the possibility that the ruins might close, wouldn't this essentially be a portable space?

Storing things here might be a bit unsafe.

But from now on, there's no need to bury the bodies after killing someone; just dump them here.

At this moment.

Yu Tunzhou suddenly looked into the distance.

A gust of wind suddenly arose amidst these ruins.

He gazed at the distant black mist, but because it was so far away, he wasn't sure if the mist was being moved by the wind.

We can't delay any longer.

Yu Tunzhou into the air and chased after Zuo Qiantao in the direction he had previously indicated.

Along the way, the Yu Tunzhou passed by a series of broken walls and ruins, each of which was a hundred times larger than the outside world.

Visiting the legendary Heavenly Court, starting from the Southern Heavenly Gate, even Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but have many thoughts. How could he not have imagined that one day he could walk the same path that Brother Monkey came from!

Following the trail, Yu Tunzhou discovered that the path Zuo Qiantao pointed to was indeed against the wind. Along the way, there were special markings at intervals, clearly left not long ago.

The road must be correct.

But after walking all this way, they didn't see a single person.

Gradually, Yu Tunzhou slowed his pace and his expression became serious.

This wind—something's wrong!

His skin had already reached a high level of mastery, but after staying in the wind for a while, his skin showed signs of further improvement, with a layer of shimmering radiance appearing on its surface.

Once the skin barrier is fully developed, can it be further improved?

As this wind gradually began to penetrate the skin and membranes, a tingling sensation spread through the bones, followed by excruciating pain, especially in Da Long's spine, as if a trapped dragon was trying to break free of its flesh!

Yu Tunzhou Meditative Concentration a meditative state, observing himself and disregarding all kinds of pain, numbness, and itching, instead finding them quite delightful.

This bone-strengthening effect far surpasses that of medicinal baths!

He originally estimated that it would take at least two or three months to temper his entire body's bones, but if he could enjoy the wind here for a few days, he estimated that he could complete the bone tempering and then seek the great success of his Blood Qi and qi.

Therefore, although entering this place with one's true body carries risks compared to the descent of Primordial Spirit, it also allows one to reap benefits that others cannot obtain.

He walked against the wind, using the strange wind of this place to temper his bones, when suddenly he saw a beautiful figure standing in front of him.

She was a seemingly frail young girl, dressed in white and barefoot, with a thin rope tied around her waist from which hung a silver bell. The bell was silent when the wind blew, but jingled softly when she moved, as if it were coming through a veil.

She spotted him even before Yu Tunzhou, tilting her head to examine him, her loose black hair cascading over her shoulders and fluttering in the wind.

Yu Tunzhou stopped not far away, stunned by the girl's flawless face. He cupped his hands and called out, "My name is Guo Jing. May I ask your name, friend?"

The Book of Changes says, "When roaming the world, use a pseudonym."

"You don't recognize me?" A strange light seemed to flash in the girl's eyes. She smiled reservedly yet brightly and said, "I am Feng Yanleng."

Yu Tunzhou stared at the girl for a moment, then looked around. "Why is Heroine Feng all alone? Where are Yang Wei and the others?"

"We just had a conflict with Deng Canglan and the others, and then we encountered a storm. To escape the storm, we got separated." The girl sighed softly, then asked with a hint of doubt, "Who is Yang Wei?"

Did they avoid the trap? Could it be that they've actually met the real culprit?

Yu Tunzhou continued in surprise, "Isn't that Zuo Qiantao's nickname?"

The girl stared at him intently, her thin lips slightly pursed, and smiled, "When did you give him that nickname?"

"Oh, we went to the pleasure boat together last time—I forgot, I forgot." Yu Tunzhou chuckled dryly, then quickly changed the subject with an embarrassed and awkward expression, "Heroine Feng, weren't Brother Zuo and the others with you?"

The girl sighed, "He was entangled by Deng Canglan's men, and in order to avoid the storm, he ended up getting separated from me."

The embarrassment and awkwardness of the Yu Tunzhou vanished without a trace.

You're a piece of shit.

Noticing the change in Yu Tunzhou's expression, the girl blinked. "Were we exposed? You were just with Zuo Qiantao?"

Yu Tunzhou nodded. "Yes, Brother Zuo fought to the death right before my eyes."

His suspicions stemmed from two main points.

Firstly Zuo Qiantao asked him to find Feng Yanleng a message, and also warned him to be very careful of other people who possess Heavenly Court Fragment. Moreover, from the beginning, one of the beads on his wrist had started to get hot, as if it were a warning.

If I'm not mistaken, this woman also possesses a Heavenly Court Fragment.

He wasn't sure if Feng Yanleng was alive, but since this woman possessed Heavenly Court Fragment, she was someone to be wary of.

Secondly, there was the respect that Zuo Qiantao showed in his words and expression when he mentioned the Feng Yanleng.

Zuo Qiantao is already Immortal Seed. Even if there are still differences between Immortal Seed, the gap shouldn't be this huge. Yu Tunzhou others by his own standards. Even if someone his age is ahead of him, he would only feel the urge to catch up, not respect.

Feeling this respect, he figured it must be related to the other person's character. Plus, Zuo Qiantao kept calling her "Heroine Feng," so she probably really had the demeanor of a chivalrous woman.

But the girl in front of him didn't seem like a female knight-errant at all.

Who is this dignified female knight-errant, wandering the world in a white dress?

Of course, there was no concrete evidence for these two points, but they were enough to arouse his suspicion, so he tried to get some information out of the girl.

In the end, it turned out that Yu was more skilled and saw through the other person's disguise.

The young woman showed no embarrassment at being exposed, but rather annoyed and angry, she said seriously, "It was just a joke, Brother Guo, please don't take offense. My name is An Ruyu."

"Greetings, Heroine An." Yu Tunzhou's gaze swept around the room imperceptibly. "Does Heroine An know the location of the High Heaven Treasure Hall?"

"It's just ahead, but it's only a signboard, not the main hall." The girl pointed behind her. "Young Hero Guo, are you planning to go find Heroine Feng?"

"Oh, please pass on a message." Yu Tunzhou subtly changed the subject, "I'm in a hurry today, so I won't chat with Heroine An any longer. We can talk another day."

The sense of danger this woman posed to him was subtle yet intense, far exceeding the feeling he had when facing Zhang Tianyang before.

His previous encounter with Zhang Tianyang made him realize that the strength of Form Refinement Greater Accomplishment exceeded his expectations.

One must at least achieve Form Refinement Lesser Accomplishment, unifying all one's vital Qi and Blood into a single force, before having the power to confront a direct opponent.

The young woman stepped forward, her face filled with concern, and said, "Young Hero Guo, the road ahead is dangerous. Heroine Feng has clashed with the Evil Dao scoundrel Deng Canglan, and they are now fighting separately. Let me go with you so we can take care of each other."

Yu Tunzhou frowned. Was he late?

"Thank you for your kindness, Heroine An." Yu Tunzhou bowed and politely declined, "However, I am used to traveling alone and am not comfortable with companions. Farewell!"

He took a detour and flew ahead.

Watching Yu Tunzhou's departing figure, the girl, who was about to take a step forward, ultimately withdrew her long leg.

The opponent was already on guard and didn't give her a chance to get close. Moreover, those who possess Heavenly Court Fragment could leave this place with a single movement of their Primordial Spirit, so there was no chance at all without getting close.

--

Therefore, it would be better to lay the groundwork for our next meeting.

"That Zuo Qiantao, he actually got me exposed. Well, I guess I'll help spread the word about my impotence."

The young girl's beautiful eyes sparkled, a smile playing on her lips, as she murmured to herself, "This Guo Jing must be an alias too, right?"

She raised her hand to brush aside her flowing black hair, gazing alone at the dark mist deep in the distance, her eyes filled with expectation and fervor.

When will the sacred Jade Pool finally open?

Ten thousand years from now, will the waters of Jade Pool have long since dried up?

Deep within the Heavenly Court, are there still any living deities?

It's truly captivating and enchanting.

The girl stood quietly in place, letting the windstorm cleanse her Primordial Spirit.

In this desolate and cold ruin, she stood alone, like a night-blooming cereus that only blooms in deserted places, her blooming posture so breathtaking, so beautiful as if it would wither at any moment.

Yu Tunzhou discovered that the deeper they went, the better the tempering effect of this strange wind became!

Could this be the typhoon the girl had mentioned?

He seemed to be deep in thought; even without the High Heaven Treasure Hall, he had a reason to continue exploring.

Yu Tunzhou looked back and felt that he had walked a long way, but the similar collapsed buildings under his feet and all around him reminded him that he was still on a section of the Divine Dao behind the Southern Heavenly Gate.

This Heavenly Court is truly vast.

How long does it take to walk from the Southern Heavenly Gate to the High Heaven Treasure Hall?

At this point, he realized that the girl who called herself An Ruyu was indeed in the High Heaven Treasure Hall; he only saw the gate plaque but not the palace itself.

As they ventured deeper, the wind in the air gradually turned black, and the world itself dimmed, its base color becoming black.

For Yu Tunzhou, this was an excruciating pain, almost like having his bones scraped. If it were Meditative Concentration for his ability to meditate to alleviate the pain, he would have been unable to bear it.

However, the effects of bone training were also significantly improved.

At the same time, the wisp of Primordial Azure One that was quietly suspended in the Dantian also trembled slightly, actively drawing the black matter in the black wind into itself little by little. The originally ethereal aura began to become condensed and heavy, and its weight increased visibly.

Yu Tunzhou quietly observed the strange changes in the Primordial Azure One Qi, wondering if the black wind was related to the black mist.

Could this black wind also be a type of Profound Qi?

Yu Tunzhou's gaze swept across the area, but apart from Feng Yanleng An Ruyu, he didn't see anyone else.

Did An Ruyu deliberately point out the wrong way?

No, we need to avoid the typhoon.

Yu Tunzhou's gaze began to sweep across the ruins on both sides.

He suddenly stopped.

A figure in Hongyi emerged from the ruins on the right.

In this black and white world, the woman in her Hongyi stands out as the only bright spot, especially her pale red lips.

Even though she was exhausted, she still held her head high, proud as a phoenix, her brows furrowed with a breathtaking spirit, and a chivalrous air emanated from her as she looked down at the world gradually being swallowed by the black wind.

At first glance, Yu Tunzhou was inexplicably certain that this woman was the Heroine Feng that Zuo Qiantao had mentioned!

However, it seems this person is also alone right now; has a battle already broken out?

An Ruyu actually didn't lie to herself again----

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but mutter to himself that the woman had an unfathomable quality about her. He had initially thought that she was just spouting nonsense, and that she must be like him, even her name was fake.

But looking at it now, it turns out that most of it is true.

Um.

This kind of woman is the best at lying; nine out of ten things she says are true, but the last thing she says will completely fool you.

"What a dashing and heroic figure! I wonder who will be able to win her over in the future."

A sigh of emotion suddenly rang out from a few meters away.

Yu Tunzhou's expression changed slightly. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man with a handsome face, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. He was dressed in black and fit his body perfectly, blending into the surrounding black wind and ruins. If the man hadn't spoken, Yu Tunzhou wouldn't have noticed him at all.

"My surname is Guo. May I ask your name, friend?" Yu Tunzhou asked, bowing respectfully.

"My surname is Deng," the young man said with a smile, raising his hand in return.

"So it's Brother Deng! I've heard so much about you!" Yu Tunzhou thought to himself, "Oh no! I haven't met up with Feng Yanleng yet. I think I met up with Deng Canglan, whom Zuo Qiantao mentioned, first."

at the same time.

The Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist gave another warning.

"Haha, I haven't even given my full name, Brother Guo already knows me so well?" The young man chuckled and shook his head, then suddenly asked, "Brother Guo, have you seen the last Human Ranking?"

Yu Tunzhou said with shame, "I am new to this world. After I leave the Daoist temple in a couple of days, I will definitely buy a ticket to see what it's like and learn about the heroes of the world."

"Lairu." The young man surnamed Deng kindly reminded him, "The new Human Ranking will be released in about three days. It will be posted in the major prefectural cities first, and in the county towns it will be posted about two days later."

He then changed the subject. "However, that thing is really not worth a tael of silver. I suggest Brother Guo buy it with someone else; it's just a few pieces of paper."

Yu Tunzhou paused for a moment, then whispered, "Wouldn't it seem a bit unheroic for us, men of the martial world, to do this?"

The young man surnamed Deng sighed, "Brother Guo, you really haven't experienced the ways of the world yet. What good is chivalry? A tael of silver can buy a lot of good wine and food. First, eat your fill, then keep your head on your shoulders. That's the right way."

"Brother Deng's words are truly down-to-earth!"

"Down-to-earth?" the young man asked curiously. "What does that mean?"

"No pretentiousness, no affectation," Yu Tunzhou remarked. "To put it bluntly, it's just that I feel guilty when I'm broke, so I stop and stare at pretty girls."

The young man surnamed Deng was speechless and said, "That's a very novel way of putting it. Brother Guo is indeed an interesting person."

"It's a pity we don't have time to talk today, the black mist is about to arrive. Fortunately, with someone like Brother Guo, we will surely meet again in the future."

"By the way, this windstorm will cause bodies constructed of law to decompose and turn into sand, so ordinary people will mainly seek shelter and will not try to withstand the wind head-on. Brother Guo, please keep this in mind in the future."

The young man surnamed Deng, seemingly out of kindness, offered a reminder, then cupped his hands and said, "Farewell."

The next moment.

This person then vanished from the spot.

Yu Tunzhou's brows furrowed slowly, and the wisp of his Primordial Spirit that had been constantly bound to the Buddhist prayer beads finally relaxed slightly.

Is this person truly the demonic cultivator Deng Canglan?

He had thought so before, but now he was a little unsure.