Bang!

On the eighth layer of the Saint Monument, Immortal Changqing, dressed in a green robe and long skirt, appeared pale. Green clouds churned in the sky as terrifying green vines galloped across. These vines were covered in long roots, which could severely injure an Earth Level Eighth Layer martial artist with a casual strike.

Boom, boom, boom...

The vines struck the Emperor Scorpion, forcing it to retreat continuously. Blood-red damage numbers floated above its head, but the damage was insignificant compared to its overall health.

It took half an hour to reduce the Emperor Scorpion's health by only one-tenth!

"Perhaps I can enter the top six hundred of the Celestial Martial List!"

Immortal Changqing thought silently. A month ago, she was ranked over six hundred. Although she had made considerable progress in the past month, she dared not underestimate others.

Bang!

The Emperor Scorpion's mouth opened wide, and terrible purple Primordial Energy Bullets shot out, the purple energy firmly adhering to the space around them. They traveled through the space at a visible speed, aimed directly at Immortal Changqing!

Pfft, pfft, pfft...

Immortal Changqing's body was immediately shattered, turning into specks of illusory light that vanished within the Saint Monument.

...

Outside, a blue light suddenly spread over the Saint Monument, attracting everyone's attention.

"Immortal Changqing has appeared!"

"Quick, check Immortal Changqing's ranking!"

Exclamations rang out among the crowd as they turned their attention to the Celestial Martial List on the Saint Monument!

"What is Immortal Changqing's rank?!"

Seeing the martial artists at the front fall silent, the ones at the back urgently asked for her ranking, their faces anxious.

"Seems... to be 581!"

A martial artist stammered, his eyes full of shock, unsure as he spoke to those behind him.

Bang!

As soon as the Great Freedom Palace martial artist finished speaking, it was like a storm had erupted, causing a huge commotion around the Saint Monument. All the martial artists fell silent, their lips sealed, unsure of what to say.

Hearing her ranking within the top six hundred, Immortal Changqing let out a long breath, feeling relieved. However, noticing the strange atmosphere among the crowd, her eyes gleamed with speculation as she looked up at the Celestial Martial List!

"Rank 521, Chu Ming, with 242,000 points!"

Ssss!

Upon seeing these words, Immortal Changqing couldn't help but gasp. A month ago, Chu Ming was at the lower end of the seven hundred ranks. Now, in just a month, he had risen to 521, the fastest she had ever seen anyone advance.

"In terms of talent, perhaps only Ling Yun can compete with him."

Immortal Changqing slowly calmed herself, thinking. As a top prodigy, Immortal Changqing rarely admired anyone. If she had to, Ling Yun at the top of the Transcendence List was one, and now Chu Ming as well.

"Alas, new talents replace the old, and the younger generation will eventually rule the Celestial Martial List!"

Elder Daimo of the Great Freedom Palace shook his head helplessly.

"Chu Ming surpassing Immortal Changqing on the Celestial Martial List means he can rank at least fifth on the Transcendence List!"

Elder Wan Dao of the Blade God Palace spoke calmly.

The martial artists around them buzzed with discussion. Even Soroch and Snow Demon Immortal began to take Chu Ming seriously. Immortal Changqing's strength had already earned their respect. Now that Chu Ming surpassed her, he undeniably attracted their attention. As for the fourth-ranked Fire God Ning Lie, he was equally formidable.

"Hmph, here you go!"

At the palace's peak, Black Soul's expression was gloomy as he stared at Chu Ming, a hint of killing intent in his eyes. Then, he threw the Light Fruit to Zhuge Ming.

"Thank you!"

Zhuge Ming smiled faintly, expressing his joy at receiving the Light Fruit.

After tossing the Light Fruit to Zhuge Ming, Black Soul glanced at Chu Ming again, then quickly traversed the space, vanishing from sight.

...

Chu Ming left the Saint Monument and returned to his estate to enter a state of seclusion. He had not fully mastered the various mysteries of the pale golden Primordial Power he used on the eighth layer of the Saint Monument. Now was the perfect opportunity to delve deeper.

Bang!

With a calm expression, Chu Ming activated the sixty-four acupoints within his body. Pale golden Primordial Power seeped out, and his figure suddenly grew taller, exuding a powerful aura.

Bang!

With a single punch, Chu Ming's pale golden Primordial Power was halved. The powerful punch struck a piece of Primordial Steel on the ground.

Pff!

Iron water splashed, and Chu Ming's punch left a half-meter-deep imprint on the Primordial Steel.

Primordial Steel is used to forge top-tier Earth Level weapons. It is expensive and incredibly dense, making it impossible for even Earth Level Ninth Layer experts to leave a mark on it.

Swoosh!

After the punch, Chu Ming's body swiftly shrank, returning to normal within a few breaths!

"It seems the golden Primordial Power within me can sustain only three attacks!"

Chu Ming thought silently. Although the pale golden Primordial Power could enhance his lethality by three to four times briefly, its recovery was extremely slow. He estimated it would take half a month to restore it fully.

Taking out a top-grade Spirit Stone, Chu Ming continued his secluded cultivation. Shortly after he began, the new monthly Transcendence List was released. Nearly everyone significant on the Celestial Martial Continent had a copy.

"Sixth place, Immortal Changqing, skilled in the Secrets of Wood, was the top expert below the three giants seven years ago, once grievously injured an Earth Level Eighth Layer expert, currently at Realm of Transcendence Fourth Layer."

"Huh? Why is Immortal Changqing's rank on the Transcendence List one spot lower?"

News of Chu Ming surpassing Immortal Changqing on the Celestial Martial List hadn't spread, and many were unaware of the events three days ago at the Saint Monument. They continued reading below the Transcendence List.

"Fifth place, Chu Ming, proficient in swordsmanship and Body Refining, fought Emperor Wuji to a draw at the Ancient Battlefield a year ago, disappeared until two months ago, defeated Emperor Luo in Southern Celestial City, made a name for himself, and three days ago surpassed Immortal Changqing on the Celestial Martial List, stunning the world, currently speculated at Realm of Transcendence Third Layer."