CHAPTER 740: 0464 HEROES COMPETE TO EMERGE (REQUESTING MONTHLY TICKETS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS)

Fu Mountain Lord Dojo.

A stream of light shot from afar, tracing an arc like a javelin stabbing into the earth, producing a resonant hum.

This was a water-blue long spear, about eight meters long, weighing a hundred and eighty thousand pounds. The spearhead was crafted from the Heaven and Earth Treasure level mineral [Water Meteor Gold], the spear shaft made primarily of [Purple Gold Thunder Bamboo], supplemented by 32 kinds of rare materials. Below the spearhead, there was a tuft of blue tassel made from the innate hair of the ancient alien species [Swamp Beast], with the words [Canglang Song] inscribed on the spear body.

Canglang Song, a seventh-ranked Heaven-reaching Spiritual Weapon, was the beloved spear of the Primordial Mountain Seven Saints’ [Canglang Lord] before he reached the Eight Realms. Before participating in the Divine War, Canglang Lord left this spear in the Grotto Heaven, waiting for someone destined to pass on his spear skills. The spirit contained within a Heaven-reaching Spiritual Weapon often resembles the image and personality of its owner.

Canglang Lord was a wolf clan who attained enlightenment, hence the image of Qiang Erniang is that of a wolf-eared lady. At this moment, she was quietly floating on the spear shaft, looking at the cave dwelling.

Mr. Turtle appeared, somewhat puzzled.

"Erniang, why have you come down?"

The wolf ears perked up, and the lady said softly, "Mr. Turtle, I feel I’ve found the person we’re looking for. Lu Chenzhou’s spear talent is enough to inherit the master’s spear art."

Mr. Turtle laughed and said, "Alright then..."

"Erniang, you’re being naughty."

"Indeed, why come down the mountain secretly?"

"That’s true, Erniang, you usually seem honest, but unexpectedly you’re playing tricks with us."

Seven more streams of light landed in the dojo, all left by direct disciples of the ancestors, not just the Seven Saints.

Mr. Turtle: "..."

These guys weren’t so optimistic about little junior brother before, and now each one is actually willing to come down the mountain voluntarily?

He looked towards the mountain peak, where only 7 silhouettes of Spiritual Weapons stood silently in the mist. They were eighth and ninth-ranked Spiritual Weapons, noble in status, not easily accepting a master.

The desolate mountain peak.

Five eighth-ranked Spiritual Weapons were conversing.

"These seventh-ranked little ones really have poor stability, can’t hold back now, hahaha."

"Indeed, no matter how great the talent, without entering the Heavenly Realm, it’s ultimately just a mirage. My master set a hard standard for me, which is having a Heavenly Realm cultivation..."

"Same here, otherwise I’d rather go out with this little junior, just afraid that his strength won’t do, he might get killed, leaving us outside, even falling into demon hands, that would be worse than death."

"[Wufeng] found a good master, Bai Feng, though progress isn’t as fast as Lu Chenzhou, but he solidly stepped into the Heavenly Realm, and even comprehended the first space-type innate immortal technique (Divine Skill), regardless of his strength, he’s definitely first-class at running away, haha."

"Let’s wait, we’ve already waited countless years, no rush now, during the Great Wilderness Period, fallen super talents were as plentiful as carp crossing the river."

"Indeed!"

Meanwhile.

On the mountain peak, a column about a hundred meters long, completely indigo blue, stood amidst the clouds, with a golden-armored ape-shaped Artifact Spirit sitting cross-legged on its surface.

Beside it, there was a deep blue scale armor adorned with stars, surrounded by galaxy and dust, ancient in appearance, with its surface scarred and battered, except for the breastplate, and pieces like arm armor, leg armor, helmet, and war boots.

A gray-robed old ape phantom on the armor surface couldn’t help but laugh, "Haha, these eighth-ranked little fellows are anxious, clearly wanting to come down the mountain, but bound by the rule of inheritance, unable to recognize a non-Heavenly Realm master."

"Little Turtle indeed found a good direct disciple, promising future, but his Fifth Realm cultivation is too weak. To grow into Great Power, who knows how many monkey years it will take."

"This world’s Martial Arts System abandoned lifespan for faster progress. Since he reached the Fifth Realm in forty years, he might hope to reach the Heavenly Realm within a hundred years, and within a thousand years... perhaps hopes to become a Great Power?" the gray-robed ape said.

"In theory possible... but the external environment is severe now, the Evil God revival is imminent, fully invading the Three Thousand Worlds, the grand curtain left by Chi Ji God, no certainty how long it can hold, surviving unscathed is difficult."

"Alas, although he’s of the Human Clan, to grow into a Great Power, the tribulations he must endure are no less than the ancestor’s 81 difficulties, such Great Power seeds are the primary target of the Evil God, barely one in a hundred survives to grown."

"Yes, selecting a seventh-ranked Spiritual Weapon as a protector is not bad. I still hope one day he can step onto the mountain peak, take us out to roam around..." the gray-robed old ape said, eyes filled with expectation.

...

Time flew by, several months passed.

In an instant, it was the end of the year again.

The Heavenly Person List emerged, causing a stir in the human world cultivation realm, heroes appeared, slaying demons and overcoming obstacles, visiting mountains to discuss Dao, using various means to improve their achievements and rankings on the Heavenly Person List, the grandeur of the Martial Arts flourishing, its beginnings apparent.

The top ten of the Heavenly Person List were as steady as Mount Tai, to this day, no one could shake them. After all, at the Heavenly King level, improving strength often takes a decade at least.

As for rankings beyond the top five hundred, fluctuations were more noticeable, but mainly small-scale changes, basically those with similar strength challenging each other, winning and losing, not affecting the ranking rewards. Battles between Heavenly Persons have become the main means for Martial Artists to make friends through martial arts outside of their cultivation.

Lu Chenzhou, being the only Middle Realm Grandmaster among the top 1000, gained immense fame. Those wanting to challenge him could form a long line, accumulating 99+ messages in just three months.

[Poor Taoist Li Xiuyi, Dragon and Tiger Mountain Grandmaster, especially seeking guidance from Mr. Lu...]

[Old Monk Ding Feng, Jiuhua Mountain monk, skilled at Vajra Demon-subduing Fist...]

[Mr. Lu, I am Jade Fan Immortal Ling Susu, my son Li Kongkong wonders if you have time for a face-to-face spar, just as a means of making friends...]

[Elder Lu, I am Yagyu Shizuka, newly entered Great Sword Master realm, hoping for a private lesson with you...]

[I, Hunger Wolf·Jeff, challenge you!]

Some challengers came for battle, others simply to get acquainted with Lu Chenzhou, however, their strengths were not to be underestimated.

The challenge had a half-year grace period, as long as Lu Chenzhou defeated all these challengers within the period, they couldn’t challenge him again for three years.

If he failed to accept the challenge within the grace period, the Battle Realm would form a combat projection with comparable strength to Lu Chenzhou based on his previous battles in the Battle Realm. The combat projection would only include techniques used in his previous battles, hence relatively mechanical and awkward, lacking variation, falling far short when compared with him in person.

Time passed, and Lu Chenzhou remained elusive. According to records, since the Heavenly Person List opened, his only combat opponent was Wan Tiangong. Therefore, during this period, those visiting Wan Tiangong were in a constant stream.

...

Galaxy Martial University.

"Thanks to Brother Lu’s guidance with that spear, my ’Chaotic Star Saber’ is now infinitely close to a middle-level divine skill!"

Wan Tiangong was full of pride.

"Thankfully, I went to seek advice from Brother Lu after the Heavenly Person List opened, otherwise, once he enters seclusion, it would be hard to meet him... Unfortunately, I cannot challenge him within the next three years, so I’ll aim for breaking into the top thousand first.

That aside, Brother Lu is truly an extraordinary person. After our battle, he achieved unity of heaven and man. Strange, am I really that strong? Enough to enlighten Brother Lu."

On this day.

A figure arrived at Galaxy Martial University. He was burly, with golden hair draping his shoulders, bare-chested, and eyes like a great sun.

A crowd gathered around him.

"Hiss... It’s Overlord Fist Du Meng."

"Why has he come to Da Xia?"

"His presence is so strong, his qi-blood far surpasses that of a middle realm grandmaster. He only ascended to grandmaster in just over a decade. As expected of a Four Emperor seed, truly impressive."

"It’s said he obtained the grotto-heaven of a great power from the Heavenly Dragon Sect on the Dragon Transformation Ancient Road, receiving its true inheritance."

Overlord Fist looked at the crowd: "May I ask, is Wan Tiangong the strongest grandmaster among the young generation at Galaxy Martial University?"

"You want to challenge Elder Wan?"

"Elder Wan is currently in seclusion."

Just as Overlord Fist was about to leave, a figure strolled over—it was none other than Wan Tiangong. He looked solemn, yet his battle intent was high. "I am Wan Tiangong. You wish to challenge me?"

Overlord Fist nodded with a smile:

"Let’s go, enter the Battle Realm!"

"Alright!"

Wan Tiangong’s strength had also increased greatly. He believed he could defeat even some end realm grandmasters. His strength should be infinitely close to making the top 1000 of the Heavenly Person List.

The two figures disappeared from the square, and the teachers and students of Galaxy Martial University eagerly awaited, holding their breath.

"Elder Wan, you must win."

"He will win..."

"It might be difficult. Although fighters are generally weaker overall, Overlord Fist is a rare genius seen once in a thousand years, even the strongest fighter Priest praises him highly."

After ten breaths.

The two figures reappeared in the square.

"Thank you for the guidance."

After saluting, Overlord Fist pulled out a booklet and crossed out [Wan Tiangong] from the list. Before this, many grandmaster names had already been crossed out.

Wan Tiangong stood with his saber in hand, his chest heaving, a scalding mark on his chest as hot as the sun.

Silence.

The crowd was silent.

Martial Arts Peak of the Inner Scenery Land.

On the Heavenly Person List, golden light flourished.

[Du Meng challenges Wan Tiangong, victory!]

At the same time, the ranking on the list began to change.

[Heavenly Person List 1000, Du Meng]

[Heavenly Person List 1111, Wan Tiangong]

The former 1000th gatekeeper was an end realm grandmaster Wei Fenghua. With the end of this battle, Du Meng took his place. Clearly, in the judgment of the Heavenly Person List, Du Meng’s performance in this battle had completely surpassed Wei Fenghua!

Everyone was shocked, yet another middle realm grandmaster broke into the top 1000. Soon, Du Meng would undoubtedly become a popular topic within the Wanbang Martial World.

Wan Tiangong calmed his emotions and left the place.

"I didn’t expect that after my strength increased, I was still defeated by Du Meng in ten moves. Although he is middle realm, his qi-blood far exceeds mine. Furthermore, his fission flow has already fully integrated the way of destruction—among the young generation, apart from Brother Lu, there should be no match for him.

Fortunately, I’ve already endured the tempering of being defeated by Brother Lu in one spear strike, so this setback isn’t much of a blow to me."

...

In the wilderness.

Du Meng appeared calm, but his heart was filled with excitement. After defeating Wan Tiangong, the latter spoke to him.

[You are very strong, but there is one younger than you, who defeated me with just one spear.]

Du Meng’s heart was filled with waves.

"Lu Chenzhou! Indeed, coming to Da Xia was the right choice; the Western Martial Arts World really doesn’t hold interest."