46: Chapter 46 The Number One Prodigy of Jiangcheng

"The competition... it's time to end it."

As Jiang Xun's self-muttering dissipated over the swamp, a storm that would sweep across the entire Ancient Jungle battlefield officially began.

Inside the observation hall, thousands of spectators were still immersed in the shock of Jiang Xun's counter-kill against the 'Anti-Jiang Xun Alliance,' and whispers rose and fell in succession.

"This Jiang Xun is simply not human! Those were all prodigies from major clans, and they were wiped out by him alone?"

"A tactical master! An absolute tactical master! Did you see the details of that ambush at the Narrow Pass? It could literally be written into textbooks!"

"But because he killed so many people, he was delayed quite a bit. He's already dropped to over twentieth place on the leaderboard. It'll be hard for him to take the championship now."

Just as people were discussing fervently, the huge leaderboard screen in the center of the hall suddenly began to flicker crazily without warning.

Everyone's gaze was instantly drawn to it.

They saw that the name originally in twenty-third place—Jiang Xun—had points that were skyrocketing like they were on a rocket, soaring at a completely illogical speed!

Five thousand...

Eight thousand...

Fifteen thousand!

Thirty thousand!

Almost every few seconds, his points would experience a massive jump, ruthlessly leaving behind one high-ranking name after another.

Twentieth place, fifteenth place, tenth place!

Top ten! He's broken into the top ten!

The clamor of the entire observation hall vanished eerily at this moment.

Everyone stopped talking and stared wide-eyed at the screen, as if they wanted to bore a hole through it.

What happened inside the battlefield?!

"Quick! Switch to Jiang Xun's perspective!"

"What is the director doing!"

Amidst the roars of countless people, the main screen's perspective finally switched.

In the image, Jiang Xun's Divine Kingdom had transformed into a streak of light, shuttling at high speed above the battlefield.

He was like the most efficient hunter; every time he stopped, it meant the elimination of a contestant.

There were no redundant probes, no complex tactics.

It was the purest, most arrogant crushing force.

Wherever his Undead Legion passed, whether it was powerful dragons or strange elemental creatures, they were all instantly swallowed by the tide of death.

Facing him, those contestants who were hailed as the chosen ones of their respective schools couldn't even organize a decent resistance.

"It's Jiang Xun! He's coming toward us! Run!"

A temporary three-person team had just painstakingly hunted a sub-dragon. Before they could divide the points, they saw that figure approaching like a god of death through a reconnaissance tool. Terrified out of their wits, they didn't even want the spoils and turned to flee.

"Madman! This madman! Isn't he a Support Deity?! Why is his army even more fierce than a Combat Deity's?!"

At this moment, in the eyes of all the surviving contestants, Jiang Xun's name had become synonymous with fear itself.

On the leaderboard, his name broke through the top five and the top three under countless shocked gazes. Finally, with a terrifying score that created a massive gap—nearly double that of second place—he boldly reached the top!

First Place: Jiang Xun!

And at this time, there was still a full hour left until the end of the competition.

At the same time.

In a brightly lit office in the Jiang City Discipline Inspection Building.

A young inspector was routinely checking the report inbox. Suddenly, an email with a very striking subject line made him stop his work.

《The Criminal History of Li Jianguo》.

He frowned, thinking it was another prank. But when he clicked on the email and saw the detailed report with its clear structure, solid evidence, and logical closure, his expression instantly changed.

Manipulating competitions, hiring assassins, colluding with the black market, embezzling huge amounts of pension funds...

Every charge was accompanied by evidence so detailed it was hair-raising, from transfer records to communication screenshots, and even backup memory fragments of an assassin.

Cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He didn't dare delay any longer. Taking his terminal device, he rushed into the director's office.

"Director! A major case! Look at this, quick!"

Five minutes later, after reading all the materials, the director slammed his fist onto the desk, his aged face flushed with anger.

"Send out the word! Form a Special Task Force! Contact the provincial Deity Administration Bureau immediately and request a data investigation! Also, everyone in Team One, bring your law enforcement recorders. Target: the Jiangcheng Deity Center observation hall!"

"Remember, this operation must be fast, steady, and ruthless! We absolutely cannot let this scum breathe another second of free air!"

...

When the bell for the end of the competition rang and all contestants were teleported back to the observation hall, the entire hall fell into a dead silence.

Nearly a hundred prodigies looked at Jiang Xun with eyes full of complexity.

There was awe, fear, and resentment, but the previous contempt and mockery were gone.

Xu Qingran walked quickly to Jiang Xun's side, a sincere smile on her cool face.

"Congratulations, Jiang City's number one prodigy."

Jiang Xun pushed up his glasses and returned the smile: "Same to you, you made the top ten as well."

Behind them, Teacher Wu Jingguo's face was pale as he looked at Jiang Xun's back as if he were looking at a prehistoric behemoth.

The awards ceremony soon began.

The host read out the names of the top ten in an impassioned voice.

Inside the VIP room, Director Li Jianguo's face was ashen, his hands trembling uncontrollably, and he didn't even notice when the water cup in front of him was knocked over.

He knew he was finished.

When the host shouted, "Next, please welcome our champion, Jiang Xun, to the stage to receive his award," he even had to force himself to squeeze out a smile that looked worse than crying while clapping.

Because he was the Director; he had to be present.

Under the spotlight, Jiang Xun slowly walked onto the high platform. He stood there, radiating brilliance.

Below the stage, Director Li Jianguo was in a wretched state in the shadows.

The sharp contrast stung everyone's eyes.

However, just as the Mayor was preparing to personally award Jiang Xun the medal representing Jiang City's highest honor, a sudden change occurred!

The main doors of the hall were slammed open from the outside.

A dozen personnel in black uniforms, with cold expressions and an aura of iron blood, walked in with uniform strides under the lead of a middle-aged man with a square face.

They ignored everyone and walked directly toward the VIP seats with a clear target.

The eyes of the entire audience followed their movement.

Finally, the leading middle-aged man stopped in front of Director Li Jianguo. He took out an official document with a bright red seal from his coat, and his voice was cold, echoing throughout the hall.

"Director of the Jiang City Deity Administration Bureau, Li Jianguo."

"After investigation, you are suspected of multiple serious violations of discipline and law. Now, representing the Jiang City Discipline Inspection Commission, I am opening an investigation into you. Please cooperate!"

Before he finished speaking, two inspectors stepped forward, one on each side. With a 'click,' cold handcuffs were snapped onto Director Li Jianguo's still-trembling wrists.

"No... it wasn't me! On what grounds are you arresting me! It's a false accusation! Jiang Xun falsely accused me!"

Director Li Jianguo finally broke down. He struggled and shouted like a mad dog.

But no one paid attention to his roars. He was dragged away from the scene by the two inspectors like a dead dog in front of everyone's eyes.

The entire hall went from dead silence to an uproar, and then to a thunderous burst of discussion.

On the stage, the Mayor took the microphone. Looking at the shocked crowd below and then at the calm Jiang Xun beside him, a flash of approval crossed his eyes.

He cleared his throat, his voice steady and powerful.

"Everyone, I presume you all saw what just happened."

"Justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent!"

"I hereby announce that all of Li Jianguo's illegal gains will be fully recovered! Among them, the pensions of retired disabled soldiers he embezzled will be returned twofold, with additional compensation for all victimized families!"

"And the hero who exposed all of this is our Jiang City's champion of this preliminary... Student Jiang Xun!"

After the Mayor finished speaking, he personally and solemnly hung the medal representing the champion's honor on Jiang Xun's chest.

After a brief silence, the entire hall erupted into thunderous applause.

That applause lasted for a long time.