Eternal Life through Drawing Lots

Chapter 304: Chapter 302: You Are the Challenger

[Earth Ranking: First]

[Name: Changkong Fang Yang]

[Age: Twenty-five]

[Spirit Body: Carp Eagle Spirit Body]

[Realm: Tier Four Peak]

[Accomplishments: Junior Great Saint, Champion of the Refining Dao...]

[...]

At the very top of the silver pillar of light, a Carp Eagle spread its wings, officially ascending to the peak and looking down upon all living things.

Its body was a frost-white that outshone snow, as if forged from white flame, and it burned fiercely.

This was a spirit soaring through the blue sky and white clouds. Its frost-and-snow body and bright Divine Feathers bloomed with flame, driving away all darkness.

At this moment, everyone present looked up at it, their hearts filled with wonder.

Many who gazed up at it felt dizzy and light-headed, as if they were in a dream.

In fact, even Fang Yang himself wore a somewhat dazed expression.

’I reached the top.’

’Just like that, I reached the top.’

’Effortlessly, with almost no difficulty at all.’

’The students returning from the Daoist Mansion of Eternal Life didn’t challenge my rank at all. Instead, they just served to make me seem even more extraordinary?!’

In an instant, the news of Fang Yang reaching the top of the Earth Ranking caused a tremendous uproar, sending the crowd in the square into a clamor.

"Fang Yang has truly made it big."

"This is unbelievable. On the Earth Ranking, Fang Yang is the youngest, yet his achievements are the greatest. Am I dreaming?"

"I knew Fang Yang would probably surpass Dongli soon, but I never thought it would be today."

"Rumor has it that Fang Yang walks the path of the Kunpeng Spirit Body and the Kunpeng Saint Body. It’s a completely new path, but with his talent and aptitude, I actually think he might just succeed."

Someone sucked in a cold breath, their scalp tingling with shock.

The Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings were compiled by a group of Saints.

This time, however, the ranking was particularly special because it involved a group of students "returning from their studies." It was personally decided by two Great Saints: Dean Wine Lion and Dean Chenri.

In other words, both Great Saint Deans believed that Fang Yang’s strength had surpassed Dongli’s!

It was incredible, but after the initial shock, Mo Ran, Qingmang, and the others gradually came to accept this fact.

"I’m not even as good as Fang Yang?!" Dongli’s head snapped up, his face a mask of disbelief.

How could he possibly be inferior to Fang Yang?

Who was he?

He was a junior Great Saint forged in a crucible of blood and slaughter.

He had cut a bloody path, endured countless trials, and never shied away from danger.

During the Xuan-Yu War, wherever the most critical battles were, he went. He was invincible, conquering all before him.

Among his peers, he was practically unrivaled.

If this weren’t the case, why would the Soldier Star Great Saint have shown him such favor?

"Absurd. Utterly absurd." A savage look appeared on Dongli’s face as he stared intently at the phantom Carp Eagle.

Beside him, Cairou was startled by his rare display of ferocity.

As for Caiwei, while she also found it absurd, she paradoxically felt it was completely reasonable.

Not long ago, before her friend Yu Qingyun left, she had warned her repeatedly to stay away from Fang Yang and to no longer pick fights with Sen Hui.

Now, it seemed Yu Qingyun’s words were true.

’Does this mean... I really have to submit completely?’

Caiwei sighed inwardly, not even sparing Dongli a glance.

Their relationship was twisted from the start.

When she was strong, Dongli was weak.

When she was weak, Dongli was strong.

Due to their disparate backgrounds, it was fundamentally impossible for them to be on equal footing.

Sen Hui and Fang Yang were similar to them.

The strange thing was, there was no such obvious conflict between Sen Hui and Fang Yang.

In fact, Fang Yang had even gone out of his way to participate in the Refining Dao assembly for Sen Hui, sparing no effort!

Sometimes, she truly envied the relationship between Sen Hui and Fang Yang.

Therefore, when Dongli submitted his written challenge against Fang Yang to the martial arts stage, she said nothing.

...

[Earth Ranking Challenge... In seven days, the duel will take place in the ’Fire-Burning Cloud Lake’ marvel realm... Dongli of the Minghai Race.]

A gilt-edged letter was transferred from a messenger bird’s satchel into Fang Yang’s hands.

Outside the window, a dreary rain fell endlessly.

Inside, the letter was unfurled.

Fang Yang stared at the challenge, his feelings slightly complicated.

Originally, he had planned to challenge Dongli to secure the top spot on the Earth Ranking and ensure he obtained the [Golden Sun Wind Roc Wings] Sacred Material.

He had made many preparations for this, especially focusing on tempering his Soul Foundation.

But he never expected that a simple return would completely reverse their positions.

He had directly ascended to the top of the Earth Ranking, forcefully pushing Dongli down.

"So, you’re the challenger now..."

Fang Yang smiled faintly and accepted the challenge.

If nothing unexpected happened, this would be his first and last clash with Dongli.

Because over the years, no matter how talented the prodigies he surpassed were, they were always left far behind in his dust, unable to even catch a glimpse of his shadow.

Zhang Ye, Qingmang, Lin Tianxue, Mo Ran, Nanyu...

None were an exception!

However, out of respect for a fellow "junior Great Saint," Fang Yang still adopted the attitude of "a lion using its full strength even to catch a rabbit."

Immediately, he rose to his feet and headed for the [Thunder Pool Ocean] to prepare for battle in earnest.

...

The Thunder Pool Ocean, as famous as the Saint Fire Divine Realm, was one of the most elite Grotto Heaven pocket worlds in the Thunder Saint Academy.

But unlike the Saint Fire Divine Realm, the Thunder Pool Ocean contained only nine layers of ocean seas.

At this moment, within the fifth layer of the ocean, a tall, straight figure could be seen.

Fang Yang!

Fang Yang was currently wielding a battle lance, fighting a giant shark-shaped Ten Thousand Beasts King.

"Lifebound Skill—Sea of Thunder!"

Fang Yang’s eyes were cold. The Crimson Purple Battle Lance transformed, crackling with rolling thunder.

As he brandished the lance, it actually transformed into a vast ocean of lightning that began to refine the giant shark Ten Thousand Beasts King.

The sea region fluctuated violently. The other thunder beasts paled and scattered in retreat.

The very heavens trembled, and the clouds were scattered by the shockwaves.

The giant shark Ten Thousand Beasts King couldn’t even last for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before it was refined. Its very form was devoured by the ocean of lightning and turned into a brand.

"Lifebound Skill—Fire Domain Skill!"

"Lifebound Skill—Thunderfire Wings!"

"Lifebound Skill—Carp Eagle Indestructible Body!"

"Secret Technique—Martial Dao Celestial Eye!"

"Killing Move—Celestial Eagle Cross Spear..."

Within the Thunder Pool Ocean, Fang Yang unleashed his talents to their fullest.

Except for his trump card, the Golden Tai Chi Diagram, he ran through his entire combat system.

He didn’t even neglect his Talisman Combat System, demonstrating true dedication.

In response, numerous Ten Thousand Beasts Kings met their doom, falling one after another.

Towards the end, he even chose to polish his Soul Foundation!

Just as Fang Yang was engrossed in his battle preparations, the wills of one Saint after another arrived at the highest level of the Thunder Pool Ocean.

Among them were Great Saints, including Chenri the Great Saint.

The will of Chenri the Great Saint looked down, observing Fang Yang imperceptibly.

He was the Great Saint in charge of the students who had gone to the Daoist Mansion of Eternal Life, so he was well aware of the extent of the transformation in Dongli and the others’ strength.

It was precisely because of this that Fang Yang’s sudden appearance on the scene had caused him no small amount of emotional turmoil.

’With strength like this, Fang Yang is indeed worthy of the top spot on the Earth Ranking. It seems Wine Lion didn’t let his drinking cloud his judgment.’

The will of Chenri the Great Saint nodded. ’However, I wonder what kind of fortune Fang Yang would obtain if he were to go to the [Burying Moon Mountain World Dreamscape Cluster]?’

Although Fang Yang’s ascent to the top of the Earth Ranking was astonishing...

...an undeniable fact remained: the prodigies who went to the [Burying Moon Mountain World Dreamscape Cluster] had all, without exception, obtained fortunes of varying degrees and undergone a transformation.

Therefore, the will of Chenri the Great Saint was filled with anticipation. If Fang Yang were to go to the dreamscape cluster, what would he become?

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