Heavenly Ranking

“Not easy!”

Zhong Qing looked at the cultivation displayed on the panel.

It had been a year since he arrived in the Central State, and he had finally elevated his cultivation from the Myriad Laws Realm to the Venerable Realm.

He had taken another solid step towards reaching the pinnacle.

And the improvement of his Realm also made Zhong Qing feel that his strength had undergone earth-shshattering changes.

He didn't know how much stronger he had become exactly.

But he felt that with one punch, he could almost…

Alright, he still didn't know.

“Whew…”

Inside the secret chamber!

Zhong Qing took a deep breath. He knew that these two million Named Disciples could bring him a huge increase in strength.

But he hadn't expected it to be so great.

It was even beyond Zhong Qing's imagination.

This also indirectly proved that these Disciples were completely worth Cultivating.

Of course.

To truly seek the highest, True Disciples were still needed.

After all, the talents of these two million Named Disciples varied, and even if they Cultivated the Advanced Cultivation Technique given by Zhong Qing, their future achievements would still be limited.

They only provided Zhong Qing with considerable gains at the current stage.

In fact, Zhong Qing clearly felt that after reaching the Venerable Realm, even if tens of thousands of Returning to One Realm Disciples Broke Through simultaneously, it might not be enough to allow him to Break Through a single stage.

Fortunately, even a small mosquito has meat.

Just then.

A frantic voice came from outside the door.

“Master, Feng Buqun requests an audience!”

Zhong Qing was a little surprised. What was this guy doing here at this time?

He casually sent out an invisible Qi, opening the tightly shut door.

“What happened?”

“Master, good news!”

“The Heavenly Dao Rankings are about to open!”

Feng Buqun came before Zhong Qing, his face full of excitement.

“What Heavenly Dao Rankings?”

Zhong Qing, however, was a bit confused.

“I forgot to tell Master!”

“These Heavenly Dao Rankings are a unique ranking in the Central State.”

“This ranking will rank the Prodigies of the Central State Three Thousand Domains.”

“Those who make it onto the list will not only receive rewards from the Fengtian Hall, the most core power in Central State, but also have the opportunity to gain qualifications to Cultivate in the Fengtian Hall.”

“Fengtian Hall? What kind of power is that?”

When Fengtian Hall was mentioned, a look of longing flashed in Feng Buqun's eyes.

“That is an existence that has stood in the Central State for countless years, detached from the mundane world.”

“Legend has it that Fengtian Hall holds the secret of Immortal Ascension.”

“It is filled with experts and powerful individuals, the true Master of the entire Central State land!”

“It is the wielder of authority and the creator of rules.”

“Strictly speaking, the Three Thousand Domains are all subordinates of Fengtian Hall.”

Zhong Qing was silent.

He instantly lost interest in these Heavenly Dao Rankings.

Wouldn't it be better to recruit a few more Disciples and Cultivate them to increase their cultivation during this time?

Could the rewards from this Fengtian Hall be more generous than the System rewards?

However, just then.

【Ding, a special event has been detected: The Heavenly Dao Rankings are opening!】

【Now issuing a System Mission: Please Cultivate your Disciples to make it onto the list!】

【For each Disciple who makes it onto the list, the System will distribute a reward level.】

【Rewards include, but are not limited to: complete opening of Named Disciple race restrictions, True Disciple prompts, bond System upgrade prompts, cultivation empowerment rewards, various rare, legendary, and mythical-grade Treasure Box rewards…】

“Hiss…”

Hearing the System's prompt, Zhong Qing couldn't help but look sideways.

These rewards, not to mention generous, were simply explosively rich!

In the System's evaluation, imperial scriptures were only considered rare items.

Moreover, almost every one of these appearing rewards was what he needed.

If he could Cultivate a few Disciples to make it onto the list, and if he could be rewarded with mythical-grade Treasure Boxes, becoming invincible instantly was not impossible.

Zhong Qing declared: He would spare no effort to ensure his Disciples made it onto the list!

He took a few deep breaths, suppressing the agitation in his heart, and said to Feng Buqun: “Are there any specific requirements for those who make it onto these Heavenly Dao Rankings?”

Upon hearing this, Feng Buqun's heart instantly grew excited.

He knew that his Master saying this meant he definitely had plans to Cultivate Disciples to make it onto the list.

For the Phoenix Feather Sect of the past.

The appearance of the Heavenly Dao Rankings was lively, but throughout the entire Sect, they didn't even have the qualifications to join the fun.

But now, with Zhong Qing overseeing the Sect, everything was different.

The Phoenix Feather Sect would not only have the right to participate, but might even achieve an excellent ranking.

Thinking of this, he quickly said: “Replying to Master, currently in Central State, the Human Race is the protagonist, therefore, only the Human Race can make it onto the Heavenly Dao Rankings.”

“And the Heavenly Dao Rankings are selected once every thousand years, with strict age restrictions for those on the list; only those under a thousand years old can be selected by the Heavenly Dao Rankings.”

Zhong Qing pondered for a moment before continuing to ask: “Besides that, what is the basis for judging who makes it onto the Heavenly Dao Rankings?”

Feng Buqun: “It is calculated comprehensively based on age, talent, combat power, and potential!”

“After the Heavenly Dao Rankings appear, there will be a one-year selection period. During this time, countless Sects will pour resources onto their most outstanding Disciples.”

“Allowing them to exert their full strength to raise their power within this year.”

“The increase in a Disciple's strength during this year is the best proof of their potential, and also the most important basis for the Heavenly Dao Rankings to include Prodigies on the list.”

Hearing this, Zhong Qing gained a certain understanding of the Heavenly Dao Rankings.

He pondered for a moment before saying: “How did these Heavenly Dao Rankings appear? And what principle do they operate on?”

Feng Buqun shook his head: “Master, I do not know that.”

“I only know that the Heavenly Dao Rankings have existed since ancient times, and no one knows their origin.”

“They can record the information of all living beings in the Three Thousand Domains.”

“They are very mysterious!”

“And because the Fengtian Hall, the strongest power in Central State, endorses them, their authority is unquestionable.”

“Anyone who makes it onto the list, as long as they don't perish midway, will have great prospects in the future!”

“Like the Masters of those top great Sects currently standing in Central State, they were once famous presences on the Heavenly Dao Rankings.”

Under Feng Buqun's explanation, Zhong Qing gained a further understanding of the concept of the Heavenly Dao Rankings.

Overall, Central State has Three Thousand Domains.

Each Domain has a Heavenly Dao Rankings, meaning these Heavenly Dao Rankings are independent of each other, with people from each Domain competing within their own Domain.

But making it onto the list is not an easy task!

Take the Phoenix Feather Sect as an example.

In the Chaotic Land, the Phoenix Feather Sect was an undisputed overlord.

It was a supreme existence.

However, outside the Chaotic Land, in the entire Shuo North Prefecture, there were thousands upon thousands of powers similar to the Phoenix Feather Sect.

Within the Shuo North Prefecture, Venerable powers were the mainstream.

And if the map was extended beyond the Shuo North Prefecture.

The entire Void Domain has over one thousand three hundred places similar to the Shuo North Prefecture.

Within the Void Domain, there are many great Sects established for countless years, and even immortal Dynasties.

Therefore, to make it onto the list, his Disciples must be on par with the younger generation of these top great Sects, immortal Dynasties, and other powers.

After understanding all this, even Zhong Qing couldn't help but feel immense pressure.

Legend has it that those top great Sects and immortal Dynasties begin Cultivating their Disciples from a young age.

They use various Spirit Treasures and great medicines, and even the blood of ancient exotic beasts, to cleanse and nourish themselves, laying the strongest Foundation.

In comparison, although he had many Disciples, their origins and the treatment they received were completely incomparable to those people.

To Cultivate his Disciples to make it onto the list within a year was not an ordinary challenge.

But, it was not without opportunity.

Zhong Qing thought of the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan Treasure Trove he obtained in the Beast Clan Secret Realm.

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