166: First place, you've been ruined by her.

Desolate Heaven Domain, Chu Clan Ancestral Land.

High above the massive bluestone plaza, the space vortex portal connecting to the Cang Realm was slowly shrinking, its light flickering uncertainly; it was clearly about to close.

Below the portal, experts from the Noble Families had long since organized personnel and set up tables to strictly count and verify the azure heaven tokens obtained by each person emerging.

At the very front of the plaza, a massive light screen, a hundred zhang tall and condensed from Law, floated in the air.

The screen was densely packed with names and numbers, updating the rankings in real-time.

"First place, Chu Clan, Chu Qingming, one hundred and twenty-one tokens!"

"Second place, Chu Clan, Chu Qinghe, one hundred and seventeen tokens!"

...

"Nine hundred and seventh place, Murong Family, Murong Xi, eight tokens!"

The rankings scrolled and changed constantly; every time a rank jumped or a new name appeared, it drew gasps and whispers from the crowd.

High on the platform, Chu Yuehua sat upon the imperial throne, her expression cold and aloof, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Why is that Rebellious Disciple taking so long?"

"Given his strength... he should have been able to come out by now. Why hasn't he appeared after so long?"

"Could it be that the commotion from earlier means something happened inside again?"

Chu Yuehua felt a bit flustered inside.

She hadn't even realized that she had begun to worry about someone's safety.

Beside her, Chu Tianhai was restless. Seeing the portal becoming increasingly unstable, he couldn't help but step forward and bow, saying:

"Your Majesty, the time limit for the Cang Realm has been reached, and the passage is about to collapse. To prevent any accidents, should we immediately cast a spell to Seal it?"

Beside him, Grand Princess Chu Yuelian, who was also qualified to be seated, chuckled softly.

"Why is the Imperial Brother so impatient? Don't you see that many young talents have yet to emerge?"

"What's the harm in waiting a little longer? Could it be... that you are worried someone will come out too late and ruin your arrangements, Imperial Brother?"

Chu Tianhai's expression darkened, and he was about to retort.

Chu Yuehua's indifferent gaze swept over the two of them; her voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.

"Whether to close it or when to Seal it is for this Emperor to decide. When is it your turn to remind me?"

Chu Tianhai's face instantly turned incredibly grim, but not daring to lash out, he could only suppress his anger and retreat to his original position.

Just wait!

Chu Yuehua, today you are the Emperor of Great Chu, but you cannot be the Emperor of Great Chu forever!

He thought to himself, his murderous intent hidden deep within!

Just then!

"Hum!"

The Cang Realm portal, which had shrunk until only one person could pass through, suddenly rippled violently!

Immediately after, a figure with a posture as straight as a spear stepped out calmly and unhurriedly!

Sunlight fell upon him, illuminating that well-defined, extraordinarily handsome face.

"It's him! Qin Wushang! He's out!"

"This guy... he finally made it out at the very last moment! His speed is not bad! I thought he was trapped inside!"

"I wonder what Legacy he obtained at the Sacred Cliff? That day's heaven-shaking phenomenon and the Emperor battle..."

"Legacies are all empty talk; the key now is the tokens! How many tokens did he actually get? Can he make it into the top three?"

"I think it's doubtful. He made so many enemies inside, the Murong Family, Prince Tianhais Residence... he was probably too busy fighting, right?"

"What are you thinking? Even just Murong Tiansha's tokens would be enough to get him on the leaderboard. You guys really have no eye for talent at all!"

"Such a person will definitely be on the leaderboard. Now it's just a matter of whether he ranks first or second."

Every gaze in the entire plaza was fixed squarely on Qin Wushang, who had just stepped out of the portal!

The leaderboard screen was still flickering, having not yet recorded Qin Wushang's name.

The Elder responsible for registration also looked up, his gaze falling upon Qin Wushang.

"Those who have emerged, state your names and hand over the azure heaven tokens you obtained for verification and registration on the leaderboard."

Everyone's heart was in their throat.

"Lin Ziyao!"

Lin Ziyao's figure flashed as she was the first to hand over her tokens.

"Hum!"

The old man glanced at the azure heaven tokens appearing in the air and couldn't help but feel surprised.

"132 tokens, not bad! Truly worthy of being the old General's granddaughter!"

"Hum!"

In an instant, the light screen changed; the first place was pushed down, and the others began to shift down as well.

"First place, Lin Family, Lin Ziyao, one hundred and thirty-two tokens."

In the distance, Chu Qingming raised an eyebrow.

"She actually has over one hundred and thirty! Did this woman get tokens from Qin Wushang?"

These tokens of his were not all his own; several Chu Clan Prodigies had given them to him.

That was how he got one hundred and thirty-two tokens!

"Husband! Take mine!"

Chu Yuer's Storage Ring flew out twelve tokens, which hovered in front of Qin Wushang.

"No need! You can keep them!"

Qin Wushang said.

"I have no use for them! The Chu Clan's ranking is enough to qualify me to enter the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm!"

"You take them; obtaining first place is not important, but you can receive the gift of my Chu Clan's Dragon Vein Baptism!"

"This is extremely important for you!"

When Chu Yuer said this, everyone was surprised.

A dignified Princess!

Actually giving up the Dragon Vein Baptism and giving all her tokens to this guy, Qin Wushang!

"Hurry up! You are the last few!"

The Elder urged.

"Actually, there is no need for this. Even without these twelve tokens, I could still take first place."

Qin Wushang said.

"The more tokens, the longer the Dragon Vein Baptism will last, and the greater the harvest!"

"Twelve tokens certainly aren't enough to compete for a chance at the Dragon Vein Baptism, so it's better to give them to you to add time!"

Chu Yuer said indifferently.

The Tianwu Royal Estate had people they wanted to support, and if she hadn't been betrothed to Qin Wushang, her tokens would have gone to her cousin.

"Alright!"

Qin Wushang nodded. Facing the eyes of the crowd, he just flicked his finger and took out all the tokens.

The next moment, everyone was dumbfounded!

A brilliant cyan light, like a bursting flood, poured out from his hand!

The radiance was so intense that it almost overshadowed the light screen on the platform!

"Clatter—"

The crisp sound of clattering collisions rang out; it was the sound of tokens piling up!

The Elder responsible for counting widened his eyes instantly, his hand even trembling slightly.

The several deacons assisting him even swept their Divine Sense over them, confirming it over and over again!

A moment later, a voice rang out through the amplification Formation, echoing across the entire Chu Clan Ancestral Land plaza.

"Qin... Qin Wushang..."

"Handed in azure heaven tokens..."

"Totaling"

"One hundred and ninety-two!"

One hundred and ninety-two; this meant that even without Chu Yuer's twelve tokens, Qin Wushang was still first.

This number, like thunder from the Nine Heavens, exploded wildly in everyone's mind!

Immediately after, the rankings on the hundred-zhang light screen refreshed and jumped violently!

Qin Wushang's name, with an unstoppable, crushing posture, instantly descended and powerfully reached the top!

He surpassed Lin Ziyao!

"First place: Qin Wushang, one hundred and ninety-two tokens!"

"Brother Wushang, I'm right below you, be gentle; so many people are watching."

Suddenly, a voice transmitted to Qin Wushang.

He was stunned for a moment and looked at Lin Ziyao, who was smiling mischievously at him; he couldn't help but darken his face.

"Rebellious Disciple! Have you been defiled by her?"