Chapter 188: Second Skilled in the Heavens [4th Update]
First on the Heavenly Ranking List!
No one, human or demon, had ever entered the Heavenly Ranking List and killed their way to the top spot on their first attempt!
Nameless Master of the Divine Physique Hall, ranked fifteenth in the Worldly Renowned Register, served as a stepping stone. If Su Yie could not reach the top of the Heavenly Ranking List, it would have been nonsensical.
Su Yie was still on his way, but through the chat within Emperor Su's Sect, he learned of this news.
Venerable Xuanyuan: Truly spectacular, even more vigorous than in my time.
Divine Ghost Lü Wutian: Humph, if you weren't a few hundred years older than me, could you have achieved first place on the Heavenly Ranking List?
Empress of the Great Zhou: Tsk tsk, I watch you from within the top three of the Worldly Renowned Register and laugh.
Serpent King of the Eastern Marshlands: The Demon Lord is considered the first top member supported by the Emperor Su's Sect, famous across the world, too strong!
Overlord Luo Fu: Not only that, if the news of Divine Shadow Legion helping Gong Sunqi slay Changsun Wuji spreads, Gong Sunqi's rank in the Worldly Renowned Register should also rise by one.
Overlord of Western Chu: I want to elevate the Chu Empire to an Imperial Dynasty, can the Sect Master support me? Resources and such are all negotiable.
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Seeing the Overlord of Western Chu wanting to rise, Su Yie naturally agreed, directly using his identity as Emperor Su to consent.
One can't always just support oneself, if the Overlord of Western Chu is lifted up, the members of Emperor Su's Sect will definitely feel a stronger sense of belonging.
An ascension ceremony to elevate from a kingdom to an empire requires a heavenly tribute and the absorption of the earth and sky's luck.
Moreover, this luck is related to the surrounding empires and kingdoms, so during the heavenly tribute ceremony, many troubles and difficulties are always encountered.
However, the elevation of Chu Empire to Imperial Dynasty of Chu will also take time, by then, asking the Divine Shadow Legion for help would suffice.
After seeing Emperor Su agreeing to the Overlord of Western Chu, other members of Emperor Su's Sect began submitting resources.
Three days later.
Su Yie and others finally arrived in Xianyang through the Teleportation Array.
The moment he stepped out of the Teleportation Array, Su Yie felt the rich spiritual energy hitting his face, no less formidable than that of the Immortal Scorching Ridge.
He looked up, in front was a series of undulating buildings, at the end stood a magnificent imperial palace, resplendent in gold and jade, above the palace ascended curling clouds forming into a giant dragon, spectacularly magnificent.
This was the Holy Dynasty!
Luck surged like a dragon, roaring and towering over the mountains and rivers!
There stood a row of Great Qin soldiers around the Teleportation Array, guarding the spot.
There were many teleportation spots within Xianyang, all guarded by Great Qin soldiers. Moreover, the entire Xianyang was heavily fortified, and the Emperor of Qin spared no soldiers – such was the power of Great Qin!
Laden with countless valiant soldiers, it was the existence with the most aggressive intentions among the Three Great Holy Dynasties!
Emperor of Qin had always harbored an ambition to unify the Human Clan!
Although the Human Clan honored the Human Emperor as supreme, the Human Emperor merely protected the Human Clan and did not truly control it.
Thus, the ambitions of the Emperor of Qin were deemed laughable by the world.
"Let's go, I'll get you settled first,"
laughed Noble Prince Shangxie. Su Yie had already concealed his Demon Qi, appearing like an ordinary human.
Monsters were not forbidden in Xianyang, but demons were not allowed to behave arrogantly in the city.
Su Yie and Han Yuandao followed him out of the teleportation area.
The streets of Xianyang, compared to Chang An and Flame Demon City, were wider. Although there were also people setting up stalls along the two sides, the order was well-maintained. Those ancient and fragrant buildings were mostly very tall, and the people coming and going were all cultivators.
Every citizen of the Holy Dynasty cultivated immortality.
Along the way, people paid their respects to Noble Prince Shangxie, including the merchants, indicating that Noble Prince Shangxie put in a lot of effort on ordinary days to win the hearts of the people.
"Isn't that Noble Prince Shangxie? You're finally back. We thought you had fled from battle, too afraid to participate in the saint competition."
Just then, a group of people came around the street corner, led by a young man dressed in lavish golden robes, not handsome but with arrogance written between his brows. He looked at Noble Prince Shangxie with scorn.
Behind him followed a group of lofty-looking individuals, all of them giving hostile looks at Noble Prince Shangxie.
"Bi Jie, you even invited Zhao Yuxuan, the first on the Heavenly Ranking List. Quite a smart move!"
Noble Prince Shangye spoke expressionlessly, "The golden-robed youth is indeed Bi Jie, one of the Princes of Great Qin. His talent in cultivation surpasses mine, which is why he has always been dissatisfied with the Emperor of Qin's favoritism towards me."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuxuan's expression immediately turned ugly.
He was no longer first on the Heavenly Ranking List.
Instead, he was second.
Zhao Yuxuan was extraordinary in both appearance and valor, his long hair tied at the back of his head like a ponytail, with a heroic and handsome face. He wore a white robe adorned with silver patterns and slightly lowered his head to avoid Noble Prince Shangye's gaze.
He and Noble Prince Shangye were originally friends. Although they were not close, he chose Bi Jie this time, and Noble Prince Shangye thought he lowered his head out of shame. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire
Little did he know, he had touched a sore spot for Zhao Yuxuan.
Su Yie understood the reason but remained indifferent.
As the first, why should he care about the second?
"And you? What kind of help did you request? They seem rather weak."
Bi Jie scoffed disdainfully as he looked toward Su Yie and the others.
Noble Prince Shangye ignored him and walked past Bi Jie, followed closely by Su Yie and Han Yuandao.
Just as Su Yie was passing by Bi Jie, Bi Jie suddenly made a move and grabbed Su Yie's shoulder, saying coldly, "Following him, you will die."
Although Zhao Yuxuan now ranked second on the Heavenly Ranking List, his strength was undeniable.
Apart from the Bailing Demon Lord, who among the younger generation could surpass Zhao Yuxuan?
Su Yie shrugged his shoulder, a terrifying force repelled Bi Jie. If Zhao Yuxuan hadn't been behind him to stop him, Bi Jie would have stumbled and fallen.
"How is that possible..."
Bi Jie's eyes widened, and anger instantly surged within him.
He just tried to grab Su Yie, but was blocked by a nearby guard who whispered, "Your Highness, please be cautious. This is Xianyang."
Prince brawling beneath the feet of the Emperor of Qin would bring shame to the Royal Family.
If it angered the Emperor of Qin, that would be unfortunate.
Bi Jie took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions.
Su Yie and the others then departed.
"Your Highness, rest assured, in this Saint Competition, I will surely help you win," Zhao Yuxuan reassured.
Among the younger generation, except for the Bailing Demon Lord, he feared no one.
When it came to the Bailing Demon Lord, he truly respected him.
Though they hadn't met face to face, who dared to disagree with one who could obliterate the Divine Physique Hall?
It is said that during the battle with the Nameless Imperial Ancestor, the Bailing Demon Lord avoided his attacks several times solely by himself, which speaks volumes of his strength.
Plus, with the Great Cang Invincible Body and Golden Crow Bloodline, Zhao Yuxuan could only sigh.
Lamenting his bad luck for encountering such a formidable foe, he was content to be second.
"When the time comes, I want them dead."
Bi Jie gritted his teeth, his gaze towards Noble Prince Shangye filled with jealousy.
He despised how Noble Prince Shangye always maintained an unflappable demeanor, as if nothing could ever perturb him.
"Rest assured, Your Highness," Zhao Yuxuan confidently said, the Three Dynasties' Saint Competition would be his chance to soar.
He wanted to prove himself, that he was not only a genius but also a powerhouse!
Meanwhile, outside Xianyang City, three men approached.
Leading them was a middle-aged man in plain clothes, with unusually long arms that extended beyond his knees, and large earlobes. Two burly men followed him, one with a stature like that of a black bear, and the other as tall as a tower with a dark, reddish face, dressed in a green robe.
"Is this Xianyang? Quite impressive!"
The dark-skinned burly man said in a deep voice, his face twisted in a fierce grin, his eyes filled with intense desire.