Chapter 1145: First Day Ranking

Although he held no particular obsession with the profound way, Xiao Mo’s words and gaze brimmed with excitement due to his admiration for strong practitioners. “When I first arrived in the God Realm, I heard the name ‘Young Master Chang Sheng’ countless times. Among the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region, the other three—Shui Yingyue from Glazed Light Realm, Jun Xilei, the Inheritor of Flame, and Lu Lengchuan from Heaven Covering Realm—are said to be equally matched in cultivation, making it hard to distinguish their strengths. But Luo Changsheng is universally recognized as the head of the Four Divine Children, the foremost among the younger generation of the Eastern Divine Region.”

“This top overall rank truly lives up to his reputation. Over twenty thousand soul beads… that means he must have independently killed more than a hundred Divine Spirit Realm profound beasts, and in less than a day! Heesh!” Xiao Mo gasped, taking a sharp breath. “That’s terrifying.”

Luo Changsheng, Young Master Chang Sheng of the Sacred Universe Realm, and the leader of the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region. The first day, which should have been the most difficult for differences to emerge, instead saw him firmly secure the top overall rank, an undeniable testament to his astonishing power.

Yun Che’s gaze swept down the list:

Shui Yingyue: Origin: Glazed Light Realm, Soul Beads: 20491, Battle Zone Rank: 1, Overall Rank: 2.Jun Xilei: Origin: Yaoheart Sword Pavilion, Soul Beads: 19438, Battle Zone Rank: 1, Overall Rank: 3.

Astonishingly, the top three spots were monopolized by the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region! This undoubtedly declared to the world that the title “Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region” was well-deserved.

Xiao Mo flicked his palm, conjuring the battle zone leaderboard. At the top of this list was a name familiar to Yun Che:

Wu Guike: Origin: Divine Martial Realm, Soul Beads: 15849, Battle Zone Rank: 1, Overall Rank: 19.

“Wu Guike… Oh! I’ve heard of him! He’s the son of the Divine Martial Realm’s Great Realm King, and the most formidable person of his generation in the Divine Martial Realm!” Xiao Mo exclaimed. “I never expected to be assigned to the same battle zone as someone so powerful. I wonder if I’ll have a chance to meet him.”

It wasn't that Xiao Mo was exceptionally well-informed in the God Realm; rather, these were all renowned pinnacle figures among the younger generation, and it would have been unusual not to know of them.

Yun Che frowned slightly… He wasn't surprised that Wu Guike was first in his battle zone, but he hadn't expected his overall rank to be so high.

Nineteenth among the entire younger generation of the Eastern Divine Region… What a concept! Although this was only the temporary ranking for the first day, far from the final result, it was enough to showcase Wu Guike’s astonishing strength. Moreover, this achievement seemed to have been accomplished in a rather casual state.

However, Yun Che was only mildly surprised and didn't dwell on it. Compared to these individuals, he existed in a completely different world. Once the preliminary round concluded and his wishes were fulfilled, perhaps it would be time for him to bid farewell to the God Realm.

Upon returning to the Blue Pole Star, he would periodically visit his master, Mu Xuanyin, in the Snow Song Realm. Beyond that, he would have no further contact with this world. His soul would always belong solely to the Blue Pole Star.

Outside the preliminary battle, the various realms of the Eastern Divine Region were also in a state of commotion.

Those from the Snow Song Realm and Blazing Heaven Realm who had entered the Heaven Smiting Divine Realm had already been assigned to their exclusive residences. However, since the battle city was within the Heaven Smiting Pearl, they naturally couldn’t directly observe the battles. They, too, had to rely on the Star Stele.

“Let’s first check the general results for the first day.”

The people from the Snow Song Realm and Blazing Heaven Realm stood before the same Star Stele. Huo Rulie stretched out his hand, touched the stellar light, and injected his thoughts. The information of the person he inquired about instantly materialized as a light screen:

Yan Mingxuan: Origin: Blazing Heaven Realm, Phoenix Sect, Battle Zone Rank: 105, Overall Rank: 98432.Yan Zhuo: Origin: Blazing Heaven Realm, Vermilion Bird Sect, Battle Zone Rank: 42, Overall Rank: 44600.

“Hahahaha,” Huo Rulie burst into laughter. “Congratulations, Sect Master Yan, it seems like a good start.”

Yan Juehai also nodded with a smile, his face showing satisfaction. “Xuan’er’s performance on the first day was acceptable; at least he didn’t fall outside the top hundred thousand. Zhuo’er is even more extraordinary. If Sect Master Yan were to learn of this, he would surely be overjoyed.”

“Yan Zhuo is not only highly talented but also incredibly hardworking. He just entered the Divine Spirit Realm three months ago, and to achieve such a rank at Divine Spirit Realm Level 1 is truly remarkable. For Mingxuan to be within the top hundred thousand is even more impressive,” Huo Rulie praised generously.

There were over fifty million participating profound practitioners, with cultivation levels ranging from the Divine Tribulation Realm to the Divine Spirit Realm. However, the distribution of practitioners across these two realms showed an enormous disparity. If the overall profound strength distribution of the participants were visualized, it would show a sharp decline. Early-stage Divine Tribulation Realm practitioners were the most numerous, and for each higher level, the number of people would decrease exponentially. By the Divine Spirit Realm, there was a cliff-like drop.

Within the Divine Spirit Realm practitioners, most were also in the early Divine Spirit Realm. Mid-stage Divine Spirit Realm practitioners were already extremely rare, while late-stage were few and far between… As for peak-stage Divine Spirit Realm, that was a domain exclusively belonging to the Four Divine Children of the Eastern Region.

In terms of numbers, the total count of Divine Spirit Realm profound practitioners was at most around fifty thousand, barely accounting for one-thousandth of the total. The remaining fifty million-plus were all in the Divine Tribulation Realm.

Among the over fifty million Divine Tribulation Realm profound practitioners, it was perfectly normal for individuals of the same profound strength level to have rank differences of several millions. Yan Mingxuan, the grandson of Yan Juehai, achieved a rank within the top hundred thousand with Divine Tribulation Realm Level 9 profound strength, proving that he surpassed a significant portion of opponents at his same profound strength realm. This was indeed an extremely remarkable achievement. However, no matter how hard he tried or how much luck he possessed, it would be absolutely impossible for him to break into the top fifty thousand, because that was the domain of Divine Spirit Realm profound practitioners.

Although there was only a one-level difference between Divine Tribulation Realm Level 9 and Divine Spirit Realm Level 1, they represented two completely distinct planes, with an unbridgeable chasm lying between them.

Yan Zhuo’s rank in the forty thousands, at Divine Spirit Realm Level 1, could also be considered an excellent achievement.

On the other side, the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect was also checking their disciples’ rankings.

“Hanyu is at 1,870,000, which is not bad,” Mu Tanzhi nodded slightly. Then, he heard an excited shout from Mu Huanzhi beside him: “Feixue… 520,000th place!”

Within the million ranks, nearly breaking into the top five hundred thousand!

“Hahahaha!” Mu Huanzhi couldn't help but tremble with excitement, bursting into laughter. “As expected of my granddaughter, Mu Feixue, truly outstanding!”

Mu Bingyun, rarely smiling, also showed a faint smile. “This rank already surpasses many Divine Tribulation Realm Level 9 profound practitioners. Feixue truly does not disappoint.”

Both at Divine Tribulation Realm Level 8, Mu Hanyu was over a million ranks behind Mu Feixue. While their profound strength was the same, the true disparity between them was evident. After all, Mu Feixue was a direct inheritor of the Ice Phoenix profound lineage, far surpassing Mu Hanyu in all aspects.

The Snow Song Realm had few participating profound practitioners to begin with. Apart from Mu Hanyu and Mu Feixue, the rankings of other profound practitioners ranged from several millions to tens of millions, largely not deviating far from expectations.

While Mu Huanzhi and the others were joyful, the expressions of Yan Juehai and the others nearby gradually grew solemn. Huo Rulie reached out his hand towards the Star Stele multiple times but never made the next move.

“Sect Master Huo, perhaps I should check,” Yan Juehai said.

“No, I will!” Huo Rulie furrowed his brow, finally releasing his thought: Blazing Heaven Realm, Huo Poyun!

*Zheng!*

As Huo Rulie's thought was injected, the Star Stele shimmered, and a light screen appeared before his eyes.

Huo Poyun: Origin: Blazing Heaven Realm, Golden Crow Sect, Battle Zone Rank: 1, Overall Rank: 179.

Yan Juehai and Huo Rulie froze simultaneously, especially Huo Rulie, whose eyes bulged out of their sockets in an exaggerated manner. After a brief, deathly silence, he suddenly erupted into an earth-shattering roar:

“One hundred seventy-nine; one hundred seventy-ninth place! Within the top thousand… within the top thousand!” Huo Rulie roared, his beard trembling wildly, and sparks flying from his hair, like a madman who had suddenly lost his mind, completely devoid of any sect master's demeanor.

“No, not just within the top thousand, it’s within the top two hundred,” Yan Juehai corrected with a smile.

“Right, right! Within the top two hundred, within the top two hundred!” Huo Rulie nodded rapidly, gesticulating uncontrollably, his eyes even gleaming with tears. “Yun’er… my good Yun’er, you did well, you did so well! Within the top two hundred… Haha… Hahahahaha!”

Their previous extreme apprehension had now transformed into boundless excitement. Huo Poyun not only didn't disappoint them but also gave them an unexpected and immense surprise. All the elders of the Blazing Heaven Realm were overjoyed, and each of Huo Rulie’s bursts of laughter echoed thunderously, completely unconcerned that he was in the majestic and solemn Heaven Smiting Divine Realm.

“Quickly inform Sect Master Yan of this good news,” an elder of the Golden Crow Sect said excitedly.

“No need,” Yan Juehai said with a smile. “Though Sect Master Yan is not here, he is surely more concerned about Poyun’s performance than anyone. Many Star Steles will also appear in the Blazing Heaven Realm, so he’s probably already aware before us.”

“No, no, we can’t celebrate too early yet.” Although Huo Rulie forcefully tried to calm himself, he still couldn't control his grin. “This is only the first day, just the beginning. It’s hard for major gaps to open up now. Later, when they start fighting and plundering each other, the differences will expand by a thousand miles in an instant. That’s when the real competition begins… Heesh… We cannot celebrate too early, Yun’er, you must keep working hard! Don’t be complacent! You must stay within the top thousand!”

While the people of the Blazing Heaven Realm cheered loudly, the Snow Song Realm contingent wore complex expressions. They had been delighted with a rank of 520,000, yet the Blazing Heaven Realm had produced a Huo Poyun ranked 179th.

Within the top two hundred…

The sheer number of this rank brought an unparalleled, immense shock. For their Ice Phoenix Divine Sect, let alone two hundred… even two thousand, twenty thousand, two hundred thousand… were dreams they wouldn’t dare to hope for.

“Ah, how enviable,” Mu Huanzhi sighed involuntarily.

“No comparison, no comparison,” Mu Tanzhi shook his head repeatedly.

“By the way, what about Yun Che’s rank?” Mu Huanzhi asked.

“Let me see.” Mu Bingyun touched the stellar light, searching for “Snow Song Realm, Yun Che” with her thoughts.

Although Yun Che had the lowest profound strength, his identity was extraordinary, and everyone in the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect knew that his ice talent was abnormally high. His strength absolutely could not be measured by his profound realm alone; perhaps he could give them an unexpected surprise.

Amidst everyone’s expectant gazes, Yun Che’s name appeared on the light screen:

Yun Che: Origin: Snow Song Realm, Soul Beads: 0, Battle Zone Rank: 51302, Overall Rank: 51299954.

“This… this…” Mu Huanzhi and the others were dumbfounded.

His rank was at the absolute bottom, and especially the number of soul beads being zero, undeniably showed that Yun Che, after entering the preliminary arena, hadn't moved at all throughout the entire day!

“Never mind. It seems Yun Che has no interest in the Profound God Convention.” Mu Bingyun reacted quite calmly. With a wave of her hand, the light screen disappeared. “Then so be it.”

Although slightly disappointed, Mu Bingyun wasn't particularly surprised by Yun Che’s actions.