138: Chapter 138 The Three Rankings of Outer Sect Members: A Gathering of Heroes

The news of the Outer Sect Grand Competition spread, immediately stirring up a thousand waves within the Liuli Xuan Sect.

The most intuitive yardstick for measuring the strength of Outer Sect Disciples is the change in the rankings of the "Three Rankings of the Outer Sect," which is the focus of everyone's attention.

The Three Rankings of the Outer Sect are divided into the Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings. They are comprehensively assessed by the Sect based on a Disciple's past battle records, mission performance, and cultivation Realm. Updated monthly, they are the most authoritative reflection of an Outer Sect Disciple's strength and status.

The Human Ranking includes Disciples from the first to third stages of the Ningyuan Realm. Those in the top hundred can be called elites of the Outer Sect and receive extra resources every month.

Being able to enter the Human Ranking is already one in a hundred.

The Earth Ranking includes Disciples from the fourth to fifth stages of the Ningyuan Realm. Those in the top fifty are all prominent figures in the Outer Sect with the potential to challenge for the Inner Sect.

Those who can enter the top of the Earth Ranking all have the strength to challenge those of higher levels.

And the one that attracts the most attention is naturally the Heaven Ranking!

Only those with exceptional combat power are qualified to be listed on the Heaven Ranking!

Every name in the top ten of the Heaven Ranking represents the Peak that an Outer Sect Disciple can reach!

They are the true favored sons of heaven, the objects of focus for Inner Sect Elders, and the strongest contenders for the champion of the Grand Competition!

The latest list of the Three Rankings was engraved on the jade wall in the center of the Outer Sect plaza, attracting countless Disciples to stop and watch.

"Look quick! The Heaven Ranking has been updated again!"

"The first place is still Senior Brother Lei Zhen, the 'Tyrant Blade'! It is said that he was already at the Peak of the tenth stage of Ningyuan half a year ago and has been training outside, seeking an opportunity to break through to the True Martial Realm!"

"Second place is Senior Sister Luo Qiushui, the 'shadow sword'! Her Luoshui Swordplay is superb, and she is also at the tenth stage of Ningyuan!"

"Third place is Senior Brother Shi Gandang, the 'Immovable Wisdom King'! He Cultivates Earth-element Cultivation Techniques, and his defensive power is arguably the best in the Outer Sect. He is at the Peak of the Ninth Stage of Condensing Essence!"

"Tsk tsk, the top three of the Heaven Ranking are always traveling outside, seeing the dragon but never the tail. I'm afraid they won't even come back to participate in this Grand Competition, right?"

"For sure, their goals have long been the Inner Sect legacy Disciples, or even the True Martial Realm. The Outer Sect Grand Competition has no meaning for them."

"Look at the fourth place! Senior Brother Yan Yang, the 'Burning Sun Hand'! He is at the Middle Stage of the Ningyuan Eighth Stage! His Burning Sun Palm is fierce and unparalleled!"

"Fifth place is Senior Sister Mo Ling, the 'Thousand Mechanism Pull'. She is at the Early Stage of the Ningyuan Eighth Stage and is skilled in mechanisms and Formations. Her methods are unfathomable!"

"Ninth place is Senior Brother Liu Jingtao, the 'Raging Waves Sword'! He is at the Peak of the Ningyuan Sixth Stage. Although his Realm is lower, his sword skills are excellent. He is a hot favorite for the champion of this Grand Competition!"

"Tenth place is Senior Sister Han Bing, the 'Cold Ice Finger'. She is at the Late Stage of the Ningyuan Seventh Stage, and her finger techniques are chilling to the bone..."

Everyone looked up at the shining names on the Heaven Ranking, their eyes filled with longing.

The top ten of the Heaven Ranking are at least at the Ningyuan Sixth Stage!

Such strength, if placed in some small Sects, would already be at the Elder level!

The depth of the Liuli Xuan Sect's foundation is evident.

The competition for the Earth Ranking and Human Ranking is equally fierce. The list is constantly changing, and every change in ranking causes quite a commotion.

However, on this high-profile list, there is no sign of a name that has been very popular recently: Ye Tian!

"Strange, where is Ye Tian? He is Elder Tianshu's personal Disciple! Why is his name not on any of the three rankings?"

"You don't understand this, right? To be ranked on the three rankings, a Disciple must actively go to the Sword Testing Platform to challenge, or complete specific high-difficulty missions, and have the record verified by the Discipleship Hall."

"Ye Tian has not been in the Sect for long, and he has always kept a low profile. He has never publicly challenged any experts on the list, so naturally, he is not on the list."

"So that's it! Then what is his real strength? I heard his performance in the Chenxing Ancient Mine was amazing, but his cultivation seems to be only at the Ningyuan Fifth Stage?"

"Ningyuan Fifth Stage? If that's true, I'm afraid he wouldn't even be able to enter the top three of the Earth Ranking, let alone the Heaven Ranking! Why would Elder Tianshu take him as a Disciple?"

"Who knows? Perhaps there are other outstanding qualities. But he will definitely make a move in this Grand Competition, and we will see the truth then!"

"I think it's doubtful. Senior Brother Liu Jingtao has already publicly challenged him! A duel between the ninth place on the Heaven Ranking and someone not on the list, the result is predictable..."

Various guesses and questions made the name Ye Tian receive more attention.

At this moment, Ye Tian was standing on the periphery of the crowd with Liu Ruyan and Leng Feng, calmly looking at the list on the jade wall.

The names of Liu Ruyan and Leng Feng appeared prominently in the forefront of the Earth Ranking. Liu Ruyan was ranked 17th on the Earth Ranking, and Leng Feng was ranked 12th.

"Junior Brother Ye, look, that is Liu Jingtao, ninth on the Heaven Ranking."

Liu Ruyan whispered a reminder, pointing to the name on the Heaven Ranking, her beautiful eyes filled with a trace of worry.

Ye Tian followed her gaze, Ningyuan Sixth Stage Peak, ninth on the Heaven Ranking... indeed a good opponent.

He could feel a sharp gaze in the crowd locking onto him.

He looked up and saw a young man in white, with a long sword hanging from his waist, standing with his hands behind his back on a high platform on the other side of the plaza, looking at him!

It was Liu Jingtao!

Their eyes met, and sparks flew!

Liu Jingtao's eyes were full of Battle Intent!

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly: The ranking list will reveal the truth.

Ye Tian smiled indifferently and withdrew his gaze.

The ranking list? Just a hollow name.

Does his real strength need this list to prove it?

However, since the other party values it so much, let's speak with strength at this Grand Competition.

"Besides Liu Jingtao, there are a few others on the Heaven Ranking who need special attention."

Leng Feng said in a deep voice on the side, "The fourth, Yan Yang, has a violent personality, fierce palm techniques, and immense strength."

"The fifth, Mo Ling, is cunning and skilled in Formations and mechanisms. It is hard to guard against."

"The eighth, 'Wind Chasing Leg' Feng Xinglie, has extremely fast movement techniques and is good at mobile combat."

"The tenth, Han Bing, has poisonous finger techniques. You need to be careful about the cold energy invading your body."

Ye Tian nodded slightly, keeping Leng Feng's words in his heart.

These Heaven Ranking experts each have their own unique skills and should not be underestimated.

Especially the fourth-ranked "Burning Sun Hand" Yan Yang, with his Middle Stage of the Ningyuan Eighth Stage cultivation, he is one of the strongest on the list.

Just then, the crowd suddenly became restless.

A burly young man wearing red clothes, with a rough face and radiating scorching heat, walked to the jade wall.

He swept his gaze over the Heaven Ranking and finally fixed it on the fourth position, giving a cold snort: "Hmph! I have been training outside for half a year. In this Grand Competition, this ranking should move!"

Before he finished speaking, his body suddenly erupted with extremely hot true energy fluctuations, and the scorching breath caused the surrounding Disciples to exclaim and retreat!

"It's Senior Brother Yan Yang!"

"What a strong aura! Much stronger than half a year ago!"

"He has actually broken through to the Peak of the eighth stage! It seems he is aiming for the top three of the Heaven Ranking this time!"

Yan Yang looked around, his eyes disdainful, and finally landed on Ye Tian, grinning: "Kid, you are Ye Tian? The new Disciple of Junior Martial Uncle Tianshu? Interesting, I hope you won't let me down in the Grand Competition!"

After saying this, he laughed loudly and turned to leave.

Ye Tian's expression remained unchanged, but he thought to himself: This person is indeed as arrogant as the rumors say, and his strength is indeed formidable.

Immediately after, a woman in a black dress with an exquisite but somewhat evil and charming face appeared on the edge of the crowd. It was the fifth-ranked "Thousand Mechanism Pull" Mo Ling on the Heaven Ranking.

She was playing with a few metal parts that were shining with a ghostly light in her hands, her gaze sweeping over Ye Tian with interest, a trace of unfathomable smile at the corner of her mouth. She didn't speak, and then her figure disappeared strangely.

Subsequently, a swift figure flashed across the plaza, bringing a gust of wind. It was the eighth-ranked "Wind Chasing Leg" Feng Xinglie on the Heaven Ranking.

And a blue-clothed woman with a cold, indifferent face radiating cold energy appeared. It was the tenth-ranked Han Bing on the Heaven Ranking.

These Heaven Ranking experts seemed to have been attracted by the appearance of Ye Tian, and they cast their attention openly or secretly.

Obviously, the identity of Elder Tianshu's personal Disciple had already attracted the attention of these top geniuses of the Outer Sect.

Liu Ruyan and Leng Feng felt the aura of these experts, and their expressions became even more solemn.

Only Ye Tian remained as calm as water.

Instead of fear, a strong sense of expectation arose in his heart.

The Outer Sect Grand Competition, a gathering of heroes, a battle of dragons and tigers!

For him, it is the best stage!

Heaven Ranking experts?

Just right to test my edge!