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Chapter 159 Star Ranking List
"Give me an explanation!"
The young man's words were pronounced slowly and deliberately, targeting Sun Zhe directly, while his previous target, Takeda, was cast aside. At the same time, the two elders from the Yuling Sect who had followed him also locked their Divine Consciousness onto Sun Zhe. Killing the person in charge of the Yuling Sect branch naturally required a corresponding price.
The fighting in the Arena had already stopped, and all the Cultivators on the Third Floor of the Hero's Tower turned their attention this way. Conflicts involving several Thunder Lord Stage experts were not something one encountered often.
The expressions of those beside Sun Zhe also grew serious. Not only did Zhao Ang and his companions slowly circulate their internal spiritual energy, but Takeda also tightened his grip on the black Iron Rod. He believed that this situation was entirely due to him; if it weren't for his invitation, Sun Zhe and the others would not have been entangled by these people from the Yuling Sect. He had already made up his mind that as soon as he moved, he would block the Yuling Sect members and allow Sun Zhe to escape first.
However, at this tense moment, Sun Zhe smiled lightly. Amidst everyone's surprised gazes, he casually walked up to the young man and slowly spoke.
"A Thunder Lord early-stage Cultivator, do you really care? Ultimately, you just want that quarter of the Divine Blade in my hand. Instead of being so secretive, why not just come out with it?"
"Haha..."
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's words, the young man laughed. Indeed, he did not care about a mere early-stage Thunder Lord. Even if a peak Thunder Lord died, it wouldn't concern him in the slightest. Such an incident might affect the reputation of the Yuling Sect, but it was not something he needed to worry about; higher-ups from the sect would handle it. His only goal was that quarter of the Divine Blade in Sun Zhe's possession.
"Sun Zhe, you truly deserve to be one of those on the Star Ranking List. Just based on what you said earlier, you are worthy of a duel with me."
"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Yukong, and I am the Third Disciple among the direct disciples of the Yuling Sect. How about this: I don't want to take advantage of numbers against you. We can have a match in the Arena. If you can defeat me with even one move today, I won't stop you from leaving this Hero's Tower. But if you can't win, then both your life and that quarter of the Divine Weapon will belong to me."
At this point, the young man named Yukong slowly narrowed his eyes, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth as a flicker of blue light danced in his pupils.
"No way, Sun Zhe, Yukong has already mastered the third level of the Yuling Jue, capable of commanding spirits. With your current strength, you are definitely not his opponent. Yukong, don't use your advantage to pressure him!"
Upon hearing Yukong's words, Takeda's expression changed immediately. He quickly shouted towards Sun Zhe, fearing that he might be unable to resist accepting Yukong's challenge.
The so-called Yuling Jue is one of the treasured scriptures of the Yuling Sect. Only those ranked in the top five among direct disciples are qualified to practice it. Moreover, this Yukong is considered a rare talent among this generation's disciples of the sect. In a short period, he not only raised his cultivation level to that of a mid-level Thunder Lord but also mastered the complex and obscure Yuling Jue to its third level. If not for the first and second disciples entering before him by several years, he might have ranked even higher.
Even though Takeda had reached the peak of late-stage Thunder Lord now, he did not have complete confidence in being able to deal with Yukong. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been chased here by him and his companions.
"What is this Star Ranking List?"
Ignoring Yukong's provocation, Sun Zhe furrowed his brows slightly and asked towards Takeda, somewhat puzzled.
"It seems you might not even know about your entry into the Star Ranking List. Since that's the case, my good uncle-in-law, why don't you explain it to him? I'm not in a hurry; it's hard to find an opponent like this. I hope he can excite me a bit."
With a gentle sigh, Yukong slightly curled the corner of his mouth and spoke with some disdain.
At this moment, Sun Zhe realized the relationship between Yukong and Takeda. Connecting it with the Blue-Clad Woman he had seen at Wanbingyuan, Sun Zhe began to understand Takeda's connection with the Yuling Sect.
"Hmph, it's just the Star Ranking List. What's so impressive about it? This Young Master knew about it when I was seven."
The speaker was none other than Zhao Dasha, who had been holding back a belly full of anger. Seeing Yukong's arrogant demeanor filled him with rage. Now, hearing Yukong's obviously sarcastic words, he couldn't help but stand up. Although Zhao Dasha's cultivation was not high, he was well-versed in these matters.
"Oh, you know about it?"
Seeing Zhao Ang suddenly step forward, Yukong was slightly taken aback. However, upon noticing Zhao Ang's cultivation level, he immediately lost interest. A Realm of Thunder Sovereign Cultivator no longer excited him.
Zhao Ang paid no attention to Yukong's contempt and explained to everyone without even looking at him.
"Over a thousand years ago, a sect suddenly emerged on the continent called Xingluomen. Unlike ordinary sects that recruit disciples to cultivate hard, Xingluomen recruited disciples to gather intelligence and sell information for profit. In the eyes of many, Xingluomen didn't even qualify as a traditional cultivation sect."
"Surprisingly, Xingluomen developed at a pace far exceeding that of ordinary sects. As their influence grew, they acquired more information, even surpassing those sixth and seventh-tier sects. At this point, they suddenly released a ranking list called the Star Ranking List, which listed not treasures or Divine Weapons but rather a hundred outstanding young cultivators from the continent."
"According to Xingluomen's rules, the Star Ranking List is compiled based on qualifications and strength to showcase the most promising young talents. It is updated every ten years, and anyone on the list is extraordinary and possesses exceptional willpower. Initially, people on the continent didn't believe in the Star Ranking List, but as more and more talents from the list emerged, it gained increasing recognition. Now, those on the Star Ranking List have almost become synonymous with strong young cultivators."
"This latest Star Ranking List was published a few months ago. I thought you already knew about it since you are included in this edition of the Star Ranking List; you ranked seventy-eighth."
"Clap clap clap... Not bad, not bad! Although your cultivation is lacking a bit, at least you know something," Zhao Ang said as he finished speaking.
"You..." Zhao Ang's eyes widened in anger.
"Zhao Ang, don't stoop to his level!" Sun Zhe firmly grasped Zhao Ang's shoulder and spoke in a low voice.
"Hehe... It's good that you're sensible enough not to make a move. I wouldn't even need to use Martial Arts against you. Sun Zhe, since you understand the meaning of the Star Ranking List now, you can tell me your decision. By the way, I should mention that I am also one of this edition's Star Ranking List figures and unfortunately rank above you at forty-nine!"
Those who could be included in the Star Ranking List were almost all individuals of remarkable strength. Sun Zhe’s ranking of seventy-eighth was already quite impressive given how many young cultivators there were on the continent; being seventy-eighth meant he stood at a first-class level among his peers. Yukong’s ranking of forty-nine further demonstrated his terrifying strength, far surpassing Sun Zhe’s level and reaching an elite tier.
"I have another question: since the Star Ranking List changes every ten years, won't there be any changes during this decade? If someone dies or their cultivation declines, do they still remain on the list?" Sun Zhe furrowed his brow and asked with some confusion.
"Naturally not. Although the list is published, it only reflects its initial state. As long as you have strength, you can challenge those above you. If you win, you can take their place. As for death or decline in cultivation level, there will naturally be others rising up to take their spots. For example, if you were to die today, those behind you would naturally move up one rank. By the time the next Star Ranking List comes out, most individuals on this edition will have shifted positions."
Without waiting for Zhao Ang to explain further, Yukong casually answered Sun Zhe while showing signs of impatience; clearly unwilling to continue wasting time with him.
"Oh, I finally understand."
Sun Zhe showed a look of realization and suddenly turned to Yukong, speaking earnestly,
"So, as long as I keep you here today, I can directly rise twenty-nine ranks to the forty-ninth position."
The smile on his face slowly faded, and a blue glow suddenly flashed in Yukong's eyes. The faint light outlined strange arcs, as if it were about to devour one's heart. He did not expect that after mocking Sun Zhe for half the time, he would end up being outsmarted by Sun Zhe and ridiculed instead.
"If you want my position, fine. Just defeat me, but can you?"
Coldly staring at Sun Zhe in front of him, the violent energy within Yukong began to seep out. His long black hair floated without wind, and coupled with his eerie blue eyes, it added an even more bizarre aura. Zhao Ang and the others' expressions changed instantly, and they involuntarily stepped back.
"Hmph!"
Sun Zhe let out a cold snort, immediately blocking Yukong's momentum. A cold light flickered in his eyes; the so-called Star Ranking List merely estimated his current strength based on his past achievements. However, how could his progress be calculated by a mere Xingluomen? The so-called seventy-eighth position was nothing he took seriously, and facing this forty-ninth ranked Yukong, he felt no fear at all!
In an instant, energy currents surged between the two, and the atmosphere on the Third Floor became tense; a great battle was about to erupt!
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