Chapter 323: Ranked Second on the Heavenly Pride List, Three Thousand Six Hundred Sword Qi Barriers!_4
[He moved through the shadows as if teleporting, his figure ghostly and elusive, impossible to capture.]
[But as you grew more proficient in the Path of Causality and Destiny, you were able to perceive the crisis more clearly.]
[Three thousand six hundred Body-Protecting Sword Auras deployed in unison, blocking the fatal strike from this True God of the Shadow Tribe!]
[After the first strike missed, it sought to flee a thousand miles away... But you relentlessly pursued, determined not to let it escape.]
[After several days of chase, you released three thousand six hundred Body-Protecting Sword Auras and, combined with the talent of Unethical in Martial Conduct, you successfully slew it!]
[After this battle, your reputation surpassed all previous ones!]
[With the strength of the Heavenly Immortal Realm Peak, you crossed an entire Great Realm and slew a God of the Foreign Race with strength at the Peak of the True Immortal Realm!]
[News of this battle spread across the Three Thousand Worlds instantaneously...]
[One year later, the list of prodigies changed again because of you!]
[This time, your fame reached the second spot on the list of prodigies!]
In the real world, Su Xing took a deep breath and muttered,
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"To reach the second spot on the list of prodigies just for fighting across an entire Great Realm...?"
"Indeed, the gap between the very top prodigies, between the first and the second, is absolutely huge!"
Licking his lips with some anticipation, Su Xing thought to himself,
"Could it be that one day, my strength will reach the summit of the list of prodigies!?"
Su Xing pondered continuously in his heart.
The first and the second on the list of prodigies might only be one spot apart, but the difference in strength is vast!
There's a common saying that's quite apt, the second on the list of prodigies is because you can only be the second...
And the first on the list of prodigies is because the list has only one top spot!
"Moreover, in the same era... the rankings of each session of the list of prodigies are always changing!"
"The prodigy at the top of the list in the previous era might have been able to reverse-slay a Peak True Immortal with the strength of the Peak Heavenly Immortal Realm... but in the next era, there might emerge even stronger prodigies!"
Su Xing recalled the information in his mind.
The prodigy at the top of the list throughout the generations, no matter which list, always held immense significance!
And take note... here 'gold' means Golden Immortal!
The number one on the list of prodigies of the Human Race from tens of thousands of years ago... Immortal Ziling!
Now she is the existence at the Peak of the Golden Immortal, maybe not far from reaching a Taiyi Golden Immortal...
Besides, several personal disciples of Qing Yunzi, Cultivators at the Peak of the Golden Immortal Realm, had successively gained fame within the top three of the list of prodigies.
"The number one on the human list... if they don't fall, becoming a Golden Immortal is just a matter of time!"
Su Xing took a deep breath, and another more important point struck him!
"The first on the list of prodigies... will get an opportunity!"
"An opportunity to meet the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion in person, and to have him answer a question!"
A strong longing was evident in Su Xing's eyes.
The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, an old Daluo Golden Immortal, had dominated the Three Thousand Worlds for who knows how many eons.
He had become famous even earlier than Qing Yunzi, and even more so than the ancestors of the Luo Tian Sect!
Perhaps, the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion isn't the strongest Daluo Golden Immortal, but he is definitely one of the most mysterious!
Also, the Pavilion Master has another identity, recognized by the Cultivation World.
The most adept Cultivator in the Way of Cause and Effect and Fate across the Three Thousand Worlds!
Rumors have it... that the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion has become so powerful that he can see through the river of time!
Some even say that the Pavilion Master has already proven himself as a Saint...
"Tsk tsk... it would be great if I could really become the first on the list of prodigies!"
Taking another deep breath, Su Xing was filled with anticipation.
"The current number one on the list of prodigies is... that battle-crazed one from the Heavenly Demon Territory, right?"
Su Xing smacked his lips, the number one on the Heavenly Pride Rankings persona list, known by his nickname War Maniac, original name Xing Zhantian!
A once-in-a-millennium unparalleled genius in the Cultivation World over the past ten thousand years!
He was a disciple of the Heavenly Demon General, a true battle fiend!
His most outrageous battle achievement was when he, as a Heavenly Immortal Realm Peak Cultivator, singlehandedly slew a Foreign Race True God comparable to a half-step Profound Immortal!
After that battle, Xing Zhantian dominated the first position on the Heavenly Pride Rankings for a thousand years, unmatched by anyone.
"Tsk, tsk, if I too could reach Heavenly Immortal Realm Perfection and slay a half-step Profound Immortal, I wonder if I could ascend to the first place on the Heavenly Pride Rankings?"
Su Xing slightly shook his head, if he indeed reached that step, he probably would still struggle to secure that first position.
For a thousand years have passed, and though Xing Zhantian hasn't become a True Immortal, he must surely be stronger than he was a thousand years ago!
Unless... Su Xing could face and defeat a Profound Immortal while at the Peak of Heavenly Immortal Realm, only then might he possibly take the first place!
"Tsk, tsk...but that's still quite unlikely, isn't it..."
Su Xing shook his head, upon such reflection, the opportunity to meet the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion didn't seem to be a do-or-die situation.
Besides... the thought of the Pavilion Master who could peer through the river of time and space made Su Xing somewhat wary... could he keep his biggest secret hidden in front of him?
"Let it be up to fate! If I truly can take the first place on the Heavenly Pride Rankings, then we'll see..."
Thinking this way, Su Xing's gaze fell upon the Simulation Panel.
[In the second hundredth year, after ranking second on the Heavenly Pride Rankings, you publicly declare the establishment of the Anti-Foreign Race Alliance, hoping to rally the Cultivators of the Three Thousand Worlds to stand together against the Foreign Race!]
[Riding on your newfound fame for becoming second on the Heavenly Pride Rankings, the news quickly spread throughout the Qingyun Realm...]
[At this time, it isn't just various Heavenly Talents who are arriving, but many Cultivation families and sect forces have sent reinforcements to the Little Qingyun Realm to resist the Foreign Race.]
[Some donate Spiritual Liquid, Spirit Stones, Elixirs, Magical Treasures, or directly dispatch Cultivators to assist... these forces do this only to curry favor with you, with a future Golden Immortal!]
[Your action swiftly earns praise from the multitude of Cultivators.]
[Aside from some smaller forces, the top-tier powers also respond in kind!]
[In the two hundred and third year, the Heavenly Demon Prison and the White Emperor Tower announce their joins to the resistance against the Foreign Race, dispatching numerous True Immortal Realm Cultivators to defend.]
[In the two hundred and fifth year, the Heavenly Secret Pavilion and the Money Guild announce their provision of resource support...]
[In the two hundred and tenth year, the Wind and Rain Tower announces, they will abandon their assassination attempt!]
[They do not wish to assassinate those who are loyal and righteous, as they too are part of the Human Race!]
In the real world, Su Xing raised his eyebrows upon seeing this.
"Even the Wind and Rain Tower...announced the withdrawal of their assassination?"
"Is this truly sincere or merely a diversionary tactic?"
Su Xing pondered for a moment, feeling that it's best to continue to be cautious as always.
"The prestige that comes with being second on the Heavenly Pride Rankings is truly frightening!"
"This simulation can be said to be the most promising year!"
Su Xing muttered, eyes fixed on the Simulation Panel.
[By the two hundred and twentieth year, your Cultivation Level finally reaches the ninefold peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, you are just one step away from achieving Heavenly Immortal Realm Perfection!]
[Thus, you temporarily set aside the frontline battles, focusing on your breakthrough!]
[This breakthrough takes another ten years!]
[With the aid of the Spirit Vein Dragon...your breakthrough goes exceptionally smoothly.]
[Congratulations, you have become a Heavenly Immortal Realm Great Perfection Cultivator!]
Su Xing heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
"The goal of this simulation has finally been reached!"
"Heavenly Immortal Realm Perfection Cultivation Level, I can't afford to regress any further..."
At the same time, Su Xing also felt curious:
"I just wonder, what will be the next development in the Little Qingyun Realm?"