Eternal Life through Drawing Lots

Chapter 331: Chapter 323: Surpassing

It had been over two months since Fang Yang left and returned to the Thunder Saint Academy.

This day was the day the Heaven, Earth, and Man Rankings were updated.

The ranking plaza was crowded with people, all looking up at the boards.

[Celestial Ranking: Thirty-third]

[Name: Changkong Senwei]

[Age: Twenty-seven]

[...]

...

[Celestial Ranking: Thirty-second]

[Name: Changkong Fang Yang]

[Age: Twenty-seven]

[Spirit Body: Carp Eagle Spirit Body]

[Realm: Tier Five Middle]

[...]

"Sen Wei is thirty-third on the Celestial Ranking, and Fang Yang is thirty-second."

"Fang Yang actually came from behind and surpassed Sen Wei?!"

BOOM!

It was as if a giant boulder had been thrown into a small lake, creating colossal waves that surged in every direction.

Many people’s eyes went wide, their gazes shifting back and forth on the Celestial Ranking.

Their eyes lingered on the thirty-third and thirty-second spots, and many even thought they had misread it!

"I’m not mistaken, Fang Yang really did surpass Sen Wei!"

In an instant, a series of sharp gasps echoed through the crowd.

It was too outrageous.

Fang Yang and Sen Wei were both at the Tier Five Middle realm, so how could he possibly have surpassed her?

"It’s fake. It’s all fake."

"Fang Yang only has a Grade-A Spirit Body, the ’Carp Eagle Spirit Body,’ while Sen Wei has a Perfect Sacred Body, the ’Cyan Lotus Saint Body.’ How can you even compare the two?"

"Logically, a Grade-A Spirit Body is indeed inferior to a Perfect Spirit Body, let alone a Perfect Sacred Body. But the ones who set the rankings are numerous Saint Ancestors, even Great Saint Ancestors."

"Exactly. No matter how smart you are, can you be smarter than the ancestors? There must be a profound reason for them to arrange it this way..."

Some people began to question the Celestial Ranking, but they were quickly refuted by others.

At this moment, although most people felt it was unlikely for Sen Wei to be ranked one spot below Fang Yang, they gradually suppressed their doubts out of reverence for the ancestors.

Perhaps Fang Yang possessed some unique skill that truly allowed him to overpower Sen Wei?

News of the Heaven, Earth, and Man Rankings traveled extremely fast.

It even reached the Void Heaven.

In a bamboo forest within the Void Heaven, the consciousnesses of Chen Kui, Yuxuan, Mobai, and other new-generation Saints gathered.

Soon, they learned of the outcome of the competition between the two Young Great Saints, Fang Yang and Sen Wei, and it caught their full attention.

Yuxuan said in astonishment, "It was already eye-opening enough that Fang Yang became a Young Great Saint with a Carp Eagle Spirit Body, but now he’s actually managed to surpass Sen Wei?!"

He had once competed with Fang Yang for the Sacred Material, the [Heart of the Black Moon Water Kun]. Although he had lost, he had made a point to learn more about Fang Yang afterward.

But now he realized just how shallow his understanding had been.

Chen Kui’s tone was complex:

"On the matter of constitution alone, Fang Yang is already behind Sen Wei."

"Looking at it this way, it must be that Fang Yang’s Lifebound Skill, or perhaps his mastery in other schools of techniques, is far ahead of Sen Wei’s."

Mobai remained silent, his star-like eyes glinting.

’So this is the competition between Young Great Saints? It’s truly fierce and terrifying.’

’They’re only at the Tier Five Middle realm, yet they can already break into the top forty of the Celestial Ranking.’

...

「At the same time.」

Upon learning of the major change to the Celestial Ranking, Yu Dieyi was questioning her very existence.

In contrast, Fang Min, who was sitting across from her, was in high spirits. She now stood up and began pacing back and forth.

Fang Min swelled with pride:

"Dieyi, you know as well as I do that Hei Liwu couldn’t defeat Muri Guang Huang."

"Although Hei Liwu’s vitality was second to none, Muri Guang Huang surpassed him in mastery of techniques, and in the end, Hei Liwu was still defeated by Muri Guang Huang."

"This wasn’t because Hei Liwu was weak, but because Muri Guang Huang was skilled at leveraging his own advantages to win the battle."

"Now, there are ten ways Sen Wei loses to Ah Yang, and ten ways Ah Yang triumphs over her."

"Sen Wei is trapped in the Dream World, while Ah Yang can roam freely. In terms of freedom of action, this is the first victory."

"Sen Wei is thirty-third on the Celestial Ranking, while Ah Yang is thirty-second. In the contest of rank, this is the second victory."

"Sen Wei, despite her precious Perfect Sacred Body, has hit a wall, while Ah Yang’s constitution still has potential to be tapped. In the contest of potential, this is the third victory..."

The more Fang Min spoke, the more excited she became, and the faster her words came.

Her words contained certain logical fallacies.

But Yu Dieyi discovered with resignation that this bizarre logic of hers actually formed a self-contained, consistent loop.

Of course, the most important thing was that Sen Wei really had been surpassed by Fang Yang.

Fang Min sneered:

"With Huanwu the Great Saint taking action, Sen Wei certainly won’t die from her life source being depleted while trapped in the cluster of Dream Worlds."

"But no matter what, she’ll be trapped for a period of time at the very least. By then, I’m afraid Ah Yang will have already become a Saint."

"Heh heh, I’m actually looking forward to seeing what kind of attitude a woman as proud as her will have when she faces Ah Yang then."

Fang Min had an excellent memory.

She hadn’t forgotten the contempt Sen Wei had shown Fang Yang during the first Young Dragon Tea Party.

’Xiaohui, you must never think that Fang Yang and Zhang Ye have had a great change of heart and become virtuous gentlemen.’

’In truth, they’re just putting on a temporary disguise. Deep down, they are still cold-blooded and cruel.’

’Once they finally rip off their masks, their true faces will be revealed—a horrifying, bloody mess that will leave you aghast!’

’Pah!’ Fang Min cursed inwardly, her face cold.

’If it weren’t for your Sen family background, Sen Wei, you wouldn’t even have the chance to compete on the same stage as Ah Yang.’

’You really are a despicable, shameless bitch, using your family background to bully Ah Yang while acting so high and mighty.’

’Let’s see how you handle yourself once Ah Yang strips away that mantle of pride you wear so arrogantly.’

"Gyeheheh..."

Thinking of this, Fang Min even began to look forward to the moment Sen Wei returned.

Perhaps overly excited, she let out a bizarre laugh that made Yu Dieyi’s blood run cold.

...

"Fang Yang actually surpassed Wei’er?"

Upon hearing this, the Phoenix Crown on Mrs. Sen’s head trembled slightly.

Sen Yue, who was beside her, revealed a look of surprise.

Clearly, neither of them had expected that in the eyes of the upper echelons of the Thunder Saint Academy, and even those of Longevity Heaven, Fang Yang’s importance would actually outweigh Sen Wei’s.

After a moment of thought, Sen Yue smiled faintly. "It’s probably because Wei’er is trapped in the cluster of Dream Worlds. Once Father rescues her, the situation should be reversed."

Mrs. Sen lowered her eyes, then nodded lightly.

No matter what, Sen Wei was a peerless prodigy raised according to the strict standards of an "Imperial Princess of the Sen," and was even known as the "Second Sen Yue."

Mrs. Sen was still unwilling to believe that the "Imperial Princess" she had so carefully nurtured could be surpassed by Fang Yang.

It wasn’t just the Xuan Domain that was in an uproar.

In the distant Tian Domain, the matter also stirred up considerable waves.

Yu Zither Immortal and the Great Sun Dragon Lady, in particular, were paying close attention to Fang Yang’s situation.

Upon hearing the news, though they were in different places, both of their hearts tightened in unison.

’Fang Yang, the most outstanding disciple of the Fang Clan in tens of thousands of years.’

’And now, he has come from behind to surpass Sen Wei, the one known as a ’Born Sovereign’.’

’With such an outstanding performance, is Fang Yang truly not walking the path of the Great Sun Golden Crow?’

But...

While this matter caused waves outside, it failed to create even a single ripple in the heart of the man at the center of it all, Fang Yang.

That’s right, not a single ripple.

Fang Yang’s attitude toward the matter was calm—almost unnaturally so.

After hearing about the change in the Celestial Ranking, he didn’t do much of anything.

As always, he simply continued his secluded cultivation, tempering the phantom of his Spirit Body bit by bit and growing his cultivation base.

Other than that, he quietly spent his time by Sen Hui’s side.

He would either tell Sen Hui about his recent journey or accompany her in Alchemy and talisman crafting, passing the days in a very routine manner.

His actions were unexpectedly nonchalant.

It was as if nothing at all had happened around him.

In other words, did he simply not consider "surpassing Sen Wei" to be a very difficult task?

"To understand one’s own heart, to advance and retreat with measure... truly rare." Bai Zhi the Medicine Saint thought with admiration upon seeing this.

Vaguely, she found herself starting to look forward to how far Fang Yang would go.

Could it be that the Xuan Domain was about to break convention and welcome two Young Venerables?!

Sen Yue! And Fang Yang!

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