Chapter 67 Yanqing Exposed! A Swordplay Genius!
Jing Yuan nodded.
"If those two girls, Huo Huo and Qing Que, can make the list, with your swordsmanship and strength, you will definitely have a place at the top of this list."
"At that time, the Heavenly Rewards will descend, and perhaps there will be a way to eradicate the Demonic Yin Body."
Jingliu didn't speak again, but a mocking smile seemed to curl at the corners of his cold lips, whether he was laughing at Jing Yuan's naivety or at the capriciousness of fate.
Jing Yuan turned around and looked at the swirling snow outside the prison window.
He knew it in his heart.
The status of Douluo Continent is too low.
This so-called Heavenly Reward is highly unlikely to resolve the genetic curse of the Immortal Ship's Longevity Species.
But he couldn't say it.
He couldn't bear to crush her hope.
Inside were not only his former swordsmanship instructors, but also some of the few old friends he had known throughout his long life.
"Even if the sky can't..."
Jing Yuan squinted, his gaze seemingly piercing through the wind and snow, through the atmosphere, and looking into the vast and boundless depths of the universe.
As long as he could go back.
Once they could collect the complete star map, they could return to the Immortal Ship Alliance.
There would be a way.
The smoke of battle over Jialing Pass had not yet completely dissipated.
The golden list surged once more in the heavens.
A sharp and brilliant burst of light exploded in the center of the sky.
It didn't take long for anyone to wait; lines of powerful characters appeared, accompanied by the sound of swords piercing through the clouds.
[Ranked fourth on the Spirit Ranking.]
[Spirit: Thousand Star Sword Box]
Owner: Yanqing.
[Affiliation: Luofu Immortal Ship]
[Identity: Disciple of General Jing Yuan of the Divine Strategy Army, member of the Cloud Cavalry Guard.]
The scroll slowly unfolded.
It was not a simple sword, but a sword case with an ancient design that exuded endless luxury.
The surface of the sword case shimmered with a cold light like a galaxy, as if its material was not ordinary iron, but forged from meteorite iron from the heavens.
As the scroll depicted the demonstration, the sword case suddenly opened.
There were no complicated mechanical sounds, only the clear and stirring roar of a dragon.
Hundreds of flying swords of various shapes emerged one after another. They did not fly around haphazardly, but rather formed ranks in the air like a well-trained army.
When advancing, ten thousand swords converged, capable of destroying cities and shaking mountains; when retreating, they were like stars scattered across the sky, as solid as a fortress.
This was not the sharpness of a single sword, but the overwhelming pressure of an entire legion of swords.
Even just looking at the phantom image in the sky, the Soul Masters on the ground could feel a series of slicing stings on their skin.
Immediately afterwards, annotations about this Spirit appeared on the list of names.
[Commentary: A thousand stars are hidden in the box, a sword once drawn never to return. This Spirit is the pinnacle of weapon Spirits, containing an independent space capable of nurturing countless flying swords. Each flying sword can move at will, possessing not only extreme attack power but also the versatile ability to construct sword formations and fly on swords.]
It is not merely a weapon of slaughter, but also the embodiment of the sword's way. Those who possess this Spirit are born with a clear and unwavering sword mind, impervious to all attacks.
The final image focused on the boy named Yanqing.
He stood with his hands behind his back, riding a flying sword, his clothes fluttering in the wind. His brows were full of youthful arrogance and confidence, and his eyes were clear and bright, showing only his dedication to the way of the sword.
At the very bottom of the list of rewards, the details of the prizes were revealed.
[Ranking Reward: Sword Intent - Ten Thousand Swords Return to One (Divine Passive: Increases all sword attacks by 300%, ignores 50% of defense).]
[Special Reward: Soul Power level increased by five levels, and a piece of "Immortal Cold Iron" bestowed (can be used to enhance his natal flying sword).]
...
Star Dou Forest, Lake of Life.
The lake surface shimmered, reflecting the breathtaking rankings in the sky.
Gu Yuena stood by the lake, the dazzling light of the "Thousand Star Sword Box" reflected in her purple eyes.
She remained silent for a long time.
"Fourth place..."
"It really is him."
Although she had already guessed the outcome when the footage from Jialing Pass arrived, the impact of the actual rankings still shocked her.
The boy who defeated the angel god deserved to be ranked fourth.
But what disturbed her peace was the first character of the name.
It was the Luofu Immortal Ship again.
Di Tian stood behind Gu Yuena, his usually dignified face now filled with astonishment and unease.
"My lord, this is the third one already."
Di Tian's voice was low and deep, filled with undisguised apprehension.
"From Qing Que in sixth place, to Huo Huo in fifth place, and now Yanqing in fourth place..."
"Just what kind of divine being is this Luofu Immortal Ship?"
"Are they planning to sweep all the top spots on this list?"
Brigitte also looked incredulous. She clutched her chest and said softly:
"Moreover, how old is Yanqing? Judging from his bone age, he is definitely no more than fifteen years old."
"A fourth-ranked player at fifteen years old, capable of directly defeating a god-level expert..."
"This completely defies the common sense of the Soul Master world. Even the Dragon God back then would probably be..."
Brigitte didn't finish her sentence, but all the ferocious beasts present understood her meaning.
This was beyond what the word "genius" could describe; this was a prodigy, a monster.
Gu Yuena turned around, her gaze sweeping over the beasts before finally settling on the line of information about "identity" displayed in the sky.
Her gaze became exceptionally solemn at that moment.
"No."
"Yanqing is strong, but he is still just a teenager."
"What truly terrifies me is this line of text."
Gu Yuena raised her fair finger and pointed to that column.
—A disciple of General Jing Yuan of the Divine Strategy Army.
"Even his disciple is ranked fourth, surpassing Tang San, Bibi Dong, and Qian Renxue, who are among the strongest in the world today."
"Then, what about Jing Yuan, the master?"
Upon hearing this question, the entire Lake of Life fell into a deathly silence.
Di Tian's pupils suddenly contracted.
Yes.
If the disciple was already such an extraordinary being, what level of master must the master be to teach such a disciple?
"No wonder..."
The Demon King muttered to himself, his voice hoarse.
"No wonder Qing Que, who was ranked sixth, spoke highly of Jing Yuan."
"The owner of this Luofu Immortal Ship is probably already stronger than the 'gods' we know."
The Red King scratched his mane in frustration and said in a muffled voice:
"When did such a behemoth appear on this continent? Our Star Dou Forest didn't have a single clue about it."
Gu Yuena took a deep breath to suppress the shock in her heart.
"Pass down the order."
"Closely monitor all movements of the Luofu Immortal Ship."
"If you encounter people from this force, remember not to provoke them easily."
"Especially that Jing Yuan..."
Gu Yuena paused for a moment, a deep sense of apprehension flashing in her eyes.
"This person is unfathomable."
...
Outside Jialing Pass, at the Heaven Dou Empire's main camp, Shrek Academy's garrison.
The atmosphere, which was already somewhat subdued because of Tang San's eighth-place ranking, was now shattered by this new ranking.
Everyone looked up, staring blankly at the spirited young man in the sky.
Oscar opened his mouth wide enough to fit an egg.
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