Chunfeng Tea House was packed with people.

The Fish and Dragon Ranking is one of the few opportunities for ordinary people to get in touch with the top figures in the martial arts world.

Normally, a seventh-rank official is an unattainable goal for them.

However, in the Listening Wind Pavilion's ranking list, a perfect eighth-grade rank can barely make it onto the Fish and Dragon List, and even then, it has to be under thirty-five years old.

As for the Heavenly Hero Ranking, only those of the tenth rank of Dharma Image can enter it.

Of course, unlike the Fish and Dragon List which is released monthly, the Heavenly Hero List is only updated once every six months at the earliest.

Tenth-rank martial artists rarely engage in combat.

In wars between various factions, only those at the level of life and death would mobilize martial artists of this caliber.

Because once a tenth-rank martial artist is deployed, it will be a disaster for martial artists below the tenth rank.

A tenth-grade Dharma image, capable of moving mountains and filling seas, a single person can destroy a city, and a thousand armies are unstoppable.

......

Inside the teahouse, everyone eagerly awaited their arrival.

On the central platform sat a refined-looking middle-aged man in a blue robe.

The man's name was Bai Xiaosheng, and he was a storyteller in Tianguang County.

He kept looking outside the teahouse, waiting for the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) from Dafeng镖局 (Dafeng Escort Agency) to arrive.

Listening to the Wind Pavilion is shrouded in mystery.

Their people are scattered throughout the entire Great Zhou territory, but few people know their names.

As for the headquarters, nobody knows where it is.

Each time the list is released, it is delivered to various states and counties by the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) of the number one镖局 (escort agency) in the world, Dafeng镖局 (Great Wind Escort Agency).

......

Herod!

At noon, a rider stopped.

The teahouse was completely silent.

A flag is planted on horseback, with the words "Great Wind" fluttering in the wind.

"Who is Bai Xiaosheng, the storyteller of Tianguang County?"

On horseback, a burly man with a bushy beard took out a metal cylinder and looked at the teahouse.

Snap!

The gavel struck the court, and Bai Xiaosheng stood up and said, "Brave warrior, Bai Xiaosheng is here."

"Receive the list of fish and dragons!"

With a gentle tap, the burly man with the bushy beard lifted the cylindrical lid, and the parchment scroll landed steadily on the high table.

After doing all this, the big man turned and left.

......

"We've finally arrived."

"Do you think the top spot on the Fish and Dragon Ranking will change?"

"Jiang Lan, the Celestial Being, has dominated the rankings for three years. Who in the world can rival her?"

"Wu Kuang Yutian is a worthy opponent. I heard that he killed Yuan Shuangzhan, the Desert Lone Wolf, a ninth-rank master bandit, at the beginning of the month in Liaobei Prefecture."

"Three years ago, a Celestial Being killed a Ninth-Rank Perfected cultivator."

"I don't care about anything else, I just want to know if Leader Li can make it into the top thirty."

"Although it's difficult, I'm willing to believe in miracles."

There was much discussion among the crowd.

Snap!

"Ladies and gentlemen, please be patient and listen to what I have to say!"

"Number one on the Fish and Dragon Ranking: Martial Madman Kuang Yutian!"

Bai Xiaosheng opened the parchment scroll and read out the first name.

boom!

The entire teahouse resounded as if struck by thunder.

Although some people had considered the possibility of the top spot on the Fish and Dragon Ranking changing hands, they were still somewhat shocked when the day actually came.

Even Bai Xiaosheng found it hard to believe.

The celestial being Jiang Lan only took one night from making his move to reaching the summit.

Three years ago, the number one assassin on the Black Kill Ranking, the ninth-rank perfected Blood Hand Butcher, ambushed Jiang Xue, but was defeated and killed!

For three years, no one in the younger generation dared to challenge Jiang Lan.

"No way!"

"Jiang Lan lost?"

"Could it be that Wu Kuang defeated her?"

Exclamations of surprise rose and fell throughout the teahouse.

Snap!

"On the first day of the ninth month, Kuang Yutian beheaded Yuan Shuangzhan, the lone wolf of the desert."

"On the seventh day of the ninth month, Kuang Yutian beheaded the Heavenly Eagle Master Yan Huilong in Tianbei Prefecture."

"On the fifteenth of September, Kuang Yutian beheaded Zhao Shanhe, the Black Tiger King, in Linbei Prefecture, and entered the Dharma Realm in one battle!"

After Bai Xiaosheng finished speaking, the teahouse fell into a deathly silence.

"An absolute prodigy."

"The Celestials' defeat was not unjust!"

"Our Southern Continent's celestial beings have been unparalleled in the world for three years, which is already extraordinary."

"Sigh, that's true, but I'm still not reconciled!"

"The Celestial Being killed Blood Hand Butcher three years ago, so why hasn't he broken through to the next realm yet?!"

"To achieve the Dharma form is as difficult as ascending to heaven. Many geniuses have been stumped by this hurdle. It is normal for even celestial beings not to break through it."

"Gentlemen, please listen to me!"

After clearing his throat, Bai Xiaosheng continued, "The birthday of the Celestials is September 15th."

"Is it possible that she was automatically removed from the Fish and Dragon List precisely because she turned thirty-six?"

"Yes! How come I didn't think of that possibility?"

"Bai Xiaosheng, keep reading. If the second-place candidate isn't a celestial being, then she's definitely off the list!"

Seeing that the atmosphere had been lively, Bai Xiaosheng didn't waste any more words.

"Second on the Fish and Dragon Ranking, Little Sword Emperor Ye Baiyun."

"On the third day of the ninth month, a sword cleaved the Heavenly Gorge, flowing against the current for three thousand feet!"

"Third on the Fish and Dragon List, King Wu Zhou Tianxiong."

......

Soon, the top ten of the Fish and Dragon List were read out.

"None of the top ten on the Fish and Dragon Ranking are Celestials, so my guess was correct."

“The celestial beings are automatically removed from the list because they have reached a certain age.”

"Mr. Bai, you've got some skills!"

"To behold and rewarded."

In the teahouse, copper coins flew out one by one.

"Old Bai, why don't you make another prediction about where Alliance Leader Li will rank?"

"As long as you're within five places of error, I'll cover your tea expenses for the next month!"

On the second floor of the teahouse, a man in a brocade robe peeked out.

Bai Xiaosheng recognized the person in front of him at a glance: Boss Li, who was in the medicinal herb business.

Rich, extremely rich!

"Mr. Li, my guess is twenty-five!"

After a moment's consideration, Bai Xiaosheng revealed his guess.

If he were to fight only against a ninth-rank Divine Realm expert, Li Fan wouldn't even make it into the top thirty.

That night, Li Fan fought his way for dozens of miles, encountering two waves of ambushes and killing more than 3,000 enemies.

Such a terrifying record should put him in the top 30.

Guessing the 25th place is the safest bet!

"Before the rankings were released, many people said that Leader Li wouldn't make it into the top 30."

"I'm not convinced, I'll make a bet with them."

"Old Bai, I'm very happy that you could name twenty-five people."

"Leader Li is the leader of our Tianguang County Martial Arts Alliance. We can't afford to lose our spirit no matter what we lose."

"If Alliance Leader Li makes it into the top thirty, I'll treat you to tea for six months!"

"Thank you, Master Li!"

Snap!

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's continue!"

"Eleventh on the Fish and Dragon List..."

"Ranked twelfth on the Fish and Dragon List..."

"Ranked thirteenth on the Fish and Dragon List..."

"Ranked fourteenth on the Fish and Dragon List..."

The parchment scroll continued to unfold, but Bai Xiaosheng was stunned.

Really?

Am I seeing things?

It must be because I was too excited last night and didn't get enough rest.

Bai Xiaosheng put down the parchment scroll, took a sip of tea, and then rubbed his eyes.

"Old Bai, what's going on?"

"Go ahead and read it!"

"This is driving me crazy!"

Who exactly is ranked fifteenth on the Fish and Dragon List?

"Gentlemen, let me take another look!"

Bai Xiaosheng picked up the parchment scroll and stared at it intently.

It really is him!

You read that right.

Snap!

The gavel struck the court, and Bai Xiaosheng took a deep breath.

"Ranked fifteenth on the Fish and Dragon List, Li Fan, the Overlord Blade."

"On September 11th, I will face off against Lu Yuchen, the 'Romantic Swordsman,' and kill him."

That night, they were surrounded and attacked by four major forces: the Jianghu Hermit of Tianguang County, the Micro Dust Assassin, and the four major forces of Tianguang County.

"One man, one sword; no one can stop him."

"He beheaded three thousand and became the mighty ruler of the city."

"Later, a ninth-rank Divine Realm expert made a move, and Li Fan killed the Divine Realm expert with a single strike, destroyed the Shahe Gang, and unified the Tianguang Martial World."

"Among all swordsmen in the world, few are as fierce and domineering as him."

"The Fish and Dragon List changed his name from 'One-Sword Master' to 'Overlord Blade'."

Bai Xiaosheng looked up and saw a series of blank, lifeless faces staring at him.

Time stands still in the teahouse.