Chapter 404 - 402: The Talents on the Dragon Tiger List
Chapter 404: Chapter 402: The Talents on the Dragon Tiger List
“Never underestimate the heroes of the world, let alone those who can enter the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land; none of them are ordinary prodigies. Although Senior Sister Lou Yue is strong, others are not lacking. From what I know, in Heavenly Sword City, there are at least three people who can be compared to Senior Sister Lou Yue.”
Tang Yimei glanced at the two of them, noticing the curiosity on their faces, and said, “Alright, let me tell you, so you won’t be ignorant and rashly provoke them in the future.”
“Wait a moment.”
Zhong Lin turned his head and called out loudly towards the outside, “Shulan, bring some tea, Jin Yi, go to the storeroom and fetch some spirit fruits.”
Shortly after, the spirit fruits and spirit tea were all prepared. Zhong Lin and Chu Yu sat across, eagerly looking at Tang Yimei.
Tang Yimei, seeing their actions, was almost amused, but shook her head helplessly and said, “You’ve only joined the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land for a short time, so you aren’t clear about some people and things. In fact, there is also a list in Heavenly Sword City, which records some prodigious figures among the Outer Disciples, and this list is very accurate. As long as those on the list do not fall, they will at least become Inner Sect Disciples who comprehend Yin Yang in the future. Among them, several become true disciples, hence they are highly sought after. As for who they are, I won’t say much more; the prestige of true disciples cannot be offended.”
“I know, I know.”
Chu Yu said excitedly, “Is it the Dragon Tiger List? Dragon represents Xuandan. People on the list are at least Xuandan Realm Martial Artists, but I heard the list is very secretive, and few people know about it.”
“Indeed, when the Dragon Tiger List first appeared, it was publicly available. However, some people valued fame and fortune too much and even ambushed those on the list, causing many potential disciples to fall at that time. Later, the Sect Elders were furious and dealt punitive measures, leading the Dragon Tiger List to go underground. The number of people on the list has decreased from hundreds to now just a few dozen, but this makes those still on it even more valuable. If you can make it onto the list, you will at least become a Yin Yang Realm expert in the future.”
“Is Senior Sister Lou Yue on the list?”
“Of course.”
Tang Yimei nodded, the tone full of pride.
“The rankings on the list are not in order. Besides Senior Sister Lou Yue, there are dozens more, but the strongest are just a few. After the tournament starts, if you encounter them, just admit defeat. Do not be stubborn.”
Chu Yu pursed lips and said, “Admit defeat immediately? Are they really that strong?”
Tang Yimei sighed and said, “Years ago, during a training session, I once interacted with Senior Sister Lou Yue. Do you know how many moves it took for her to defeat me?”
“Ten… three moves?”
“She didn’t even make a move. Just a single glance and I fainted on the spot, at her mercy.”
“This… this can’t be true?”
Chu Yu’s face was full of disbelief, thinking Tang Yimei was telling a joke.
However, Zhong Lin, who had been silent on the side, frowned as if he had thought of something, and a thought suddenly rose in his mind.
Perfect Conception.
Indeed, only someone at the Perfect Level of Conception could achieve this.
It seems you should never underestimate anyone!
“Aside from Senior Sister Lou Yue, there are three people you also need to be wary of. One is named Zou Peng, rumored to have demon blood, unmatched in speed, none of the same level can chase after him. He even escaped from a Life and Death Realm expert’s hands while in the Xuandan Realm.
Another is Sikong Yan, who accidentally stirred the power of the Nine Heavens Stars while condensing the Spiritual Body at the Transcendent Realm, thus forming the Nine Heavens Star Body—a physique closely connected to the Nine Heavens Stars. With this physique, he can freely harness the power of the stars, transforming the vastness and brilliance of the stars into his own strength. His body is as indestructible as the stars, his Spiritual Origin within unfathomable. It’s said he uses this to comprehend Star Trajectory, allowing him to unleash powerful attacks far beyond his cultivation level with the power of the stars.
The last one is named Jian Jingtian, Innate Sword Body. He started practicing swordplay at three, achieved Great Success in Sword Dao at five, comprehended Sword Intent at seven, and before the age of ten, without practicing any Martial Arts, he could defeat Postnatal Realm Martial Artists using only Sword Intent. After cultivating Martial Arts, he shot up like a shooting star. Several Elders in the Holy Land extended olive branches to recruit him as a disciple. It’s said the Deputy Sect Master also had such intentions.
However, this person walks an unorthodox path with his sword, believing that all things in heaven and earth can be destroyed, only his sword bones are true. Therefore, he aims to forge his body into a peerless Treasure Sword. In terms of talent in Sword Dao, even Senior Sister Lou Yue cannot compare.”
Tang Yimei introduced all three of them in one breath, leaving Zhong Lin and Chu Yu dumbfounded.
“Demon Vein, Nine Heavens Star Body, Innate Sword Body… No wonder you said to avoid them if we encounter these three. Some people are truly born Martial Arts seeds, the heavens are truly unfair.”
Chu Yu’s face was full of gloom, realizing some people are indeed born winning the race, starting at the endpoint for thousands.
Tang Yimei tapped Chu Yu’s forehead lightly with her finger, scolding with a smile, “You are the daughter of a Marquis, envied by many in the mundane world. There is no absolute fairness in this world. To me, you both are unfair.”
Chu Yu chuckled and stopped speaking.
Tang Yimei turned her gaze to Zhong Lin and said, “Junior Brother Zhong, are you alright?”
“I’m fine, it’s just that hearing about so many geniuses for the first time makes my heart turbulent. Senior Sister need not worry about me,” Zhong Lin said with a smile.
“That’s good. Junior Brother Zhong, your talent in Alchemy Dao is no less than theirs. Don’t belittle yourself. When participating in the Outer Disciple tournament, if you encounter them, don’t be rash. Immediately admit defeat; no one will say anything.”
“I understand, thank you, Senior Sister.”
“Mm, Senior Sister, I remember.”
“That’s good. Oh, by the way, Junior Brother Zhong, we came this time to ask you for some Healing Pills. Although the tournament prohibits fatal injuries, getting hurt is sometimes unavoidable. We must prepare adequate Healing Pills; otherwise, a single match might make it impossible to continue.”
“Thank you, Senior Sister, for the reminder.”
…
In the following month, Zhong Lin kept a very low profile, mostly staying in his Liu Xuan Pavilion and never going out, although many people came seeking pills, mostly healing elixirs, clearly for the upcoming Outer Disciple tournament.
Thus, besides alchemy, all other times were spent in meditation, harmonizing Dragon and Tiger, polishing the Xuandan. Although his cultivation didn’t change much, the Xuandan became increasingly smooth, and reaching the Perfect Realm was only a matter of time.
The date of the Outer Disciple tournament was drawing closer and closer.
On this day, the weather suddenly turned cold, a northern wind blew overnight, and heavy snowflakes fell from the sky—it was already winter.
The heavy snow only added to the scenery for the entire Heavenly Sword City. Having cultivated to the Innate Realm meant being impervious to heat and cold, let alone those who are stronger.
“What a heavy snow.”
Zhong Lin walked around in Liu Xuan Pavilion. The snow was already three feet deep, making crunching sounds underfoot.