175: Second on the overall list, mid-stage Core Formation?

An hour later, hundreds of Flying Boats carrying the surviving Cultivators from the various factions flew straight out of the Plane.

There, seven Dragon immortal ships that had been prepared long ago stood proudly.

Once all the small Flying Boats had entered the immortal ships in an orderly fashion, they slowly set off, flying towards the distant Star Gate.

Inside the immortal ships, all Cultivators could exchange the points and spoils of war obtained during the National War for the resources they needed.

As for those elites ranked within the top one thousand, they were notified to rest on the spot.

Arrangements would be made for them collectively after one month.

Therefore, Su Ling, Lu Tao, and their group, along with several Nascent Soul Cultivators close to them,

found a secluded spot within the base city and opened up an Immortal Cave to rest.

Those who needed to heal their wounds did so, and those who needed to Cultivate did so.

Especially Lu Tao, who needed time to remove the Yin Wind Evil Qi within his body.

Su Ling was also very interested in this strange power, so the two simply opened up a single Immortal Cave.

Inside the illusory rainbow flying cloud bell, rosy clouds swirled, and it was warm and cozy.

Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple reclined on a cloud-patterned soft couch, looking with a smile at True Lord Lu Feng, Ye Feibai, who was in front of her, her tone carrying a hint of teasing: "Ye Feibai, the Disciple you accepted is said to have shone brilliantly in this National War, actually managing to take the top spot on the overall ranking!"

It had only been a few days since the return journey, but she had already heard many accounts of this seven-nation melee, and Lu Tao's performance had truly surprised her.

Ye Feibai bowed slightly, his expression still humble, "Junior Martial Uncle is too kind. My Disciple has a mischievous nature; being able to achieve such results this time relies heavily on the help of the friends around him... otherwise, with his lazy demeanor, it would be a stroke of luck if he could squeeze into the top thirty."

"You cannot say it like that."

Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple chuckled, her tone carrying a hint of admonishment, "As a Revered Master, one should encourage their Disciple more. How can you be like this, constantly disparaging your own Disciple? Aren't you afraid of dampening his spirit?"

Ye Feibai's face revealed a trace of awkwardness, and he retorted in a low voice, "Junior Martial Uncle... it seems you have never accepted a Disciple yourself, right?"

"Uh..."

Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple was stunned, a faint blush instantly appearing on her pretty face. She raised her hand and flicked her finger, and a soft beam of spiritual light tapped Ye Feibai on the forehead, chiding, "You brat, you really have no sense of propriety! Although I have never accepted a Disciple, I watched plenty when Senior Brother Jingtao was teaching you!"

Ye Feibai pursed his lips, thinking to himself: When Master taught me back then, he was much stricter than I am now.

His Revered Master was Immortal Venerable Jingtao, the head of the three Golden Immortals of the Bitao Sect, who had a straightforward nature and a notoriously explosive temper.

When he was teaching him back then, he had suffered quite a bit of torment.

He naturally dared not say this out loud and could only silently accept this 'lesson'.

"Alright, let's talk about serious matters."

Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple coughed lightly, changing the subject, her expression gradually becoming serious, "In this National War, were there any promising seedlings worth focusing on?"

"There are indeed quite a few promising seedlings."

Ye Feibai's expression shifted slightly, and a beam of immortal light shot from his fingertip, striking the water curtain screen in front of him. He said solemnly, "But the one who amazed me the most is this one!"

On the light screen, the information of a figure clearly appeared... Ranked second, Han Yu, Core Formation Mid-stage, Loose Cultivator.

"Core Formation Mid-stage? And a Loose Cultivator?"

Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple looked up, her eyes filled with surprise, "Has the standard of this generation of Cultivators really fallen to such a point? To let a Core Formation Mid-stage Loose Cultivator take second place on the overall ranking?"

"Junior Martial Uncle, you are unaware."

Ye Feibai shook his head with a bitter smile and quickly explained, "This person is my Disciple's close friend. Regarding this ranking, if not for his intentional concession, the top spot on the overall points ranking might not have fallen to my Disciple."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple's beautiful eyes lit up, a surge of curiosity rising in her heart. She said with great interest, "Tell me in detail; I want to see what is so extraordinary about this Core Formation Mid-stage Loose Cultivator!"

"Yes."

Ye Feibai replied, raising his hand to take out a treasure mirror glowing with immortal light. With a slight movement of his fingers performing a spell, the mirror immediately projected scenes of light and shadow.

It was the combat situation recorded during the National War.

The scope of the National War was vast, and relying solely on the Divine Sense monitoring of the supervisors was far from enough; such Magic Treasures and Immortal Artifacts that recorded light and shadow were essential items.

As he controlled the light and shadow, he spoke in a deep voice, presenting Su Ling's various amazing performances during the National War one by one before Immortal Venerable Clear Ripple.

At the same time, the presiding Immortal Venerables of the other Six Sects were also inquiring about the key objects of attention from this National War.

Loose Cultivator, Core Formation Mid-stage, second on the overall ranking.

Azure Heaven Thunder Method, ten thousand souls banner, Divine Soul attack...

When these labels were concentrated on the same person, and this person had fought their way out from a crowd of Nascent Soul Cultivators to firmly secure second place on the overall ranking, it was inevitable that they would attract attention from all sides.

Without exception, the gazes of the seven Golden Immortal experts ultimately fell upon the name 'Han Yu'.

Meanwhile, inside the temporary Immortal Cave, Su Ling knew nothing about this.

He was staring intently at the swirling black Qi in Lu Tao's palm, his eyes filled with inquiry.

Lu Tao's expression was slightly grave as he gently flicked the black Qi with his fingertips, his tone carrying a hint of amazement:

"This Yin Wind Evil Qi is the core method of the Nascent Soul Stage of the Qingming Sword Sect's Calamity Sword Art, and it is extremely strange."

"It is said that this Sword Art originates from the tribulations that Body Integration Stage Cultivators must experience. Once Cultivated to the Soul Transformation and Body Integration Stages, it can also add the power of tribulations such as Extreme Yin Weak Water and Groundless Yin Fire. It possesses both the sharpness of a Sword Cultivator and the trickery of a Spell Cultivator, making it very troublesome."

"Yin Wind Evil Qi, Extreme Yin Weak Water, Groundless Yin Fire..."

Su Ling muttered to himself, somewhat curious, "Listening to these names, this Sword Art seems to follow a sinister and tricky path."

"Yes, the requirements to Cultivate the Calamity Sword Art are quite high; generally, only Body Integration Stage Sword Cultivators will Cultivate it."

A ray of brilliant sword light appeared in Lu Tao's palm, instantly annihilating that mass of Yin Wind Evil Qi.

Su Ling was filled with emotion and said solemnly, "This Luo Qianjie is indeed a remarkably talented individual, to have actually managed to Cultivate the Yin Wind Evil Qi with the strength of a Nascent Soul Early Stage."

Lu Tao smiled faintly, a strong Battle Intent flashing in his eyes, "After this battle, since he is already a True Immortal's Disciple, he will surely be valued even more by the Sect. The next time we meet, it might be on the Plane Battlefield... I really want to try and see whether my Great White Void-Breaking Sword Art or his Calamity Sword Art is stronger."

"The Plane Battlefield... I wonder how magnificent it is!"

A glimmer of hope flashed in Su Ling's eyes.

Having arrived through Transmigration from Blue Star, he never imagined he would step into the world of Cultivation.

Even less did he imagine that he would be able to participate in the magnificent starry battlefield in the future.

Just how vast is this starry sea, deep as an abyss.

"Let's not talk about this!"

Lu Tao chuckled, interrupting Su Ling's fantasy, "In this National War, you really stole the show, occupying second place on the overall ranking with Core Formation Mid-stage cultivation... It seems you won't need me to beg Master for help; you will be able to find a True Immortal to be your Master!"

"A True Immortal?"

Su Ling was surprised and shook his head, smiling, "I don't dare to hope for a True Immortal as a Master; I would be very satisfied if an Integration Stage Cultivator were willing to take me as a Disciple."

"Perspective, you need perspective!"

Lu Tao waved his hand grandly, "They are just Integration Stage Cultivators; in at most a thousand years, we will definitely be able to advance to the Body Integration Stage! Trust me, this time, if it is not a True Immortal accepting you as a Disciple, do not agree!"

"Haha, I hope your words come true!"

Su Ling laughed heartily and cupped his hands in thanks.