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Chapter 817: 818: Number One, Effortless
Chapter 817: Chapter 818: Number One, Effortless
“These guys, instead of minding their own business, always come snooping around to see what I’m up to; the people behind them must be pretty bored too.”
Watching several beams of escaping light, Li Xiaobai shook his head. Without asking, he knew these were cultivators sent by the geniuses of the other peaks to spy on him. It seemed his recent active performance had caught the attention of quite a few interested parties.
“Kid, 666!” Ji Wuqing called out.
“You’ve hit number one on the list, when will the old beggar get a turn?”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The old beggar was envious, having reached the pinnacle so directly, it was truly a step into the heavens. After today, Li Xiaobai’s name would be known to everyone in the world.
If he could also have such a moment in the spotlight, oh, just accumulate more Contribution Points, he’d exchange for the strongest Cultivation Technique and dominate the list as well!
“However, now we’ve got people watching us, those sneaky guys must be scouts from other peaks,” Ergouzi said.
“Heh, no worries. Each peak has its own rules; no matter how capable the other peaks are, they wouldn’t dare to directly interfere with another peak. I’ve already inquired. Second Peak is the territory of the Sword Sect’s senior brother, but he’s been traveling the world since a year ago. Now the Second Peak is sparsely populated, and no one will come to trouble us,” Li Xiaobai said nonchalantly. Once he reached the Earth Immortal Realm, he’d take on anyone he pleased, and none would escape.
“What are you all standing around for? It’s just taking down the first place on the Human Immortal Ranking List, nothing to make a fuss over. From now on, follow me, and I’ll make sure you all eat well and live large!”
“Poop Scoopers gotta scoop poop, and dung diggers gotta dig dung!”
The disciples went back to their posts, giving this round of showing off a full score.
The shock in their hearts was hard to calm, for they had just witnessed the birth of a miracle. Yet, they couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off. This should have been a bloody, bone-crunching battle, an earth-shattering showdown, a blood-boiling charge into battle. So why did it feel so ordinary now? It seemed like Li Xiaobai had just done something very mundane, taking it for granted, leaving them unsure whether to be excited or indifferent.
Following a big shot like him, had their horizons broadened?
Their thoughts were tumultuous, and the stuff under their feet didn’t seem as fragrant anymore.
“Forget it, just keep being a Poop Scooper for now. Only after scooping well does one get to enjoy Huazi!”
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What they didn’t know was that at the same time, severe earthquakes had erupted almost simultaneously across the four continents of the Central Origin Realm.
“How could Zhang Kuang lose? Wasn’t he desperately suppressing his cultivation level, trying to accumulate his Immortal Yuan to the limit before breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm? How could he be defeated by another disciple?”
“He’s that person’s disciple, recognized as the first in the Human Immortal Realm. It’s impossible for another disciple to beat him. Maybe something unexpected happened, and he didn’t face the challenge.”
“Hmm, that’s what I think too. Perhaps in a few days, Zhang Kuang will retake the first place.”
“However, that Li Xiaobai actually dared to challenge Zhang Kuang, he must be no ordinary character. We need to investigate him, find out where he’s from, get the lowdown on him!”
Countless sect leaders and elders convened, and exceptional geniuses dropped everything to gather and discuss their theories.
Zhang Kuang, who had long held the first place on the Human Immortal Ranking List, had actually been defeated!
And by an unknown newcomer, no less. The implications behind this were enormous. Zhang Kuang had been so unassailable that for half a year, no one had dared to challenge him!
And then, without any warning, he was unexpectedly defeated?
Who was this Li Xiaobai?
And what force did the Villian’s Guild belong to?
“I feel a new star is rising!”
“Defeating Zhang Kuang is no small feat. Whoever cultivated such a talent must be noteworthy. The Villian’s Guild, judging by the name, seems to be a Demon Path force, probably an unworldly sect that has cultivated disciples to wander the world,” one of them suggested.
“I have a different opinion. Zhang Kuang’s drop in ranking doesn’t necessarily mean he was defeated; it’s possible he refused the sparring match, allowing that guy to take the position opportunistically.”
“Indeed, Zhang Kuang is the foremost among disciples in the Human Immortal Realm. How could he be easily defeated? It must be that Li Xiaobai challenged him while he was in seclusion. With no other choice, Zhang Kuang could only refuse, hence that fellow managed to climb the ranks!”
“Doesn’t that mean, if we challenge this Li Xiaobai now, we too have a chance to ascend to the top of the list?”
“Of course. This Li Xiaobai, this Villain’s Guild, I’ve never even heard of them. It might be conceivable if one of our top ten cultivators rose in rank, but this guy clearly just got lucky. Taking him down and securing our position at the top will allow us to enjoy the number one spot for ourselves!”
“Hehe, allow me to test him out later!”
The proud geniuses discussed boisterously, each feeling infuriated at the thought that their long-standing goal and idol had suddenly been surpassed by someone else.
In the eyes of most, this Li Xiaobai who sprang out of nowhere was merely a lucky opportunist and must be severely punished, set right!
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Western Continent
Inside a temple.
The young monk meditating in front of the Buddha hall with a wooden fish in hand suddenly paused, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes.
“Master Zhang has been defeated. I wonder what this Master Li is all about. Perhaps I should make a move and test him.”
“Liaowang, what do you think?”
He turned to the novice monk who was still reciting scriptures beside him and asked.
This was a Buddhist prodigy recently brought back from the Earth Spirit Realm by the Abbot. The conditions of the Lower Realm limited his growth. Although his current cultivation level wasn’t strong, the Buddhist nature radiating from him was even more profound than his own. He was exceptionally taken as a disciple by the Abbot and ranked as his peer.
“Whether it’s right or wrong, success or failure, it all becomes empty in the end. The green mountains remain as always, through countless sunsets’ glow.”
The novice monk stopped his reciting, opened his eyes, and uttered a few words.
The young monk scratched his head: “Uh… Can you speak in plain language?”
The novice monk replied, “Elder Brother, one must know their own limits, don’t go against the impossible.”
The young monk: “…”
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Northern Continent.
On the surface of Lake Ice Essence, a woman in purple looked at the ranking list before her, a glint of joy flashing through her eyes.
“My husband has ascended after all, and straight to first place, no less. I must try harder too!”
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Southern Continent.
Within several Super Sects, individual figures sneaked away from the heated discussions, hiding in a corner to quietly observe the changes on the ranking list.
“My Junior Brother has taken first place on the Human Immortal Ranking List using his real name. Without a doubt, he is sending us a message, indicating he’s still doing quite well, or at the very least, he’s not in any danger.”
“The Upper Realm has this mysterious prejudice against Lower Realm cultivators. I was originally planning to play it sneaky and stay under the radar, but it seems Junior Brother acts as aggressively and domineeringly as ever.”
“Given this, we, as his senior brothers and sisters, also need to respond in kind!”