Chapter 336 Reactions from All Parties
Looking at the Sky Ranking, Tan Zheng couldn't help but glance at the names of the Second Dou King and the Fifth Dan King a few more times.
He suddenly realized something, his pupils contracted sharply, and his expression became very serious.
You Su noticed Tan Zheng's change in mood and held his hand with concern.
Tan Zheng snapped out of his daze, grasped You Su's hand in return, and smiled—it's a good thing, no need to worry.
At the same time, he suppressed his excitement and read out the contents of the fifth-level Sky Ranking to his friends in order, from bottom to top.
First, let's talk about the Martial Arts Ranking, then the Alchemist Ranking, and then the others.
However, the information on the Martial Arts Ranking is more detailed, while the Alchemist Ranking only provides simple information such as name, background, and faction.
The Liu sisters and Qin Huayue listened attentively.
Qin Huayue didn't notice anything amiss, after all, she didn't know much.
As the Liu sisters listened, their expressions changed slightly, and a storm suddenly surged in their hearts!
Master Zhong Dan comes from the Lingxian Sect. His name contains the character "Cai". Just last month, he underwent an extremely complicated detoxification process. Not only does his name and power match the tenth place on the fifth-level alchemist list, but his sudden rise in ranking also matches!
The two sisters dared not think too much about it, but how could they not?!
Unless there is another person in the Lingxian Sect with a similar name and who matches in every way—
However, even though there are many cultivators in the world, it is actually very easy to have the same name. But if they are both level 5 alchemists and belong to the same faction, the chance of having the same name is too small.
The Liu sisters were filled with speculation and their minds were in turmoil.
It's highly likely.
If Master Zhong Dan is really ranked fifth, then wouldn't he have made it onto the Sky Ranking by refining pills beyond his level?
They are so lucky to have met such a person!
Will Senior Wu, Zhong Danshi's Daoist partner, also make it onto the martial arts rankings?
The Liu sisters dared not think too much about it.
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On the other side, the Liu family head and other high-ranking members had already made preparations after anticipating this.
Standing beside them at this moment was a fifth-level alchemist who had been hired at great expense—and coincidentally, it was the same alchemist Zhou You.
Just like the rumors circulating online, Zhou You's alchemy skills were inconsistent, but he had indeed refined low-grade fifth-level pills before. Once he had refined one, even if he didn't want to proclaim himself a fifth-level alchemist, he truly was one.
Naturally, Zhou You can also see the ranking of fifth-level alchemists.
However, he did not make it onto the Sky Ranking. The fifth-level alchemist ranking he could see was the same as that of fusion cultivators. The Liu family already had many fusion cultivators, so there was no need to invite him to help look at the rankings... The reason he was invited was actually because it was an indirect invitation to his senior brother, Lin Xubai.
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This story begins when Zhou You was invited by You Su to treat Tan Zheng.
Zhou You had finally managed to help You Su, but he himself was at a loss, so he felt somewhat guilty. Therefore, although he only expressed his regret on the surface, he secretly contacted his senior brother Lin Xubai.
He was a Pill King on the Sky Ranking—even though his ranking was very low, only eighty-third.
Lin Xubai's city was far from Xinyu City. After hearing Zhou You's description of Tan Zheng's strange condition, he became very interested and rushed to Xinyu City, thinking that he would save him if he could, and if he couldn't, he could still study the situation.
On the way here, Lin Xubai received news that Tan Zheng had been cured—however, Zhou You was not acquainted with the person who cured him, and after some inquiries, he learned that the person had gone into seclusion and it was not advisable to disturb him.
Lin Xubai became even more interested.
Not only was he interested in the poison, but also in the person who could cure it, so he quickened his pace to Xinyu City and even stayed at Zhou You's place, waiting for the person who could cure the poison to emerge from seclusion.
Zhou You contacted the Liu family while inquiring about the antidote, and the Liu family also learned of Lin Xubai's arrival. Subsequently, the Liu family invited Zhou You to help them check the rankings, for three reasons—
Firstly, Zhou You himself is someone worth winning over; even if the Liu family is about to move away, it would still be a good thing to build a relationship.
Secondly, I could take this opportunity to establish a connection with Lin Dan, who knows when it might come in handy?
Thirdly, I would like to ask Lin Danwang to help me look at the specific information on the alchemist ranking list.
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While the Alchemist Ranking is very protective of alchemists, alchemists can still publicize their special skills.
There aren't many people who can get the Sky Pill Kings to look at the rankings. The Sky Pill Kings usually give each other some face, so even if someone comes to them and asks them for information, they won't reveal the details of the other Sky Pill Kings.
But it's okay to mention it briefly.
In addition, if some of the Sky Pill Kings are unwilling to reveal certain information about themselves, they can declare that the information is confidential. Pill Kings who do not have a grudge against each other will often help to keep it a secret.
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The Liu family's first two objectives were rather subtle, but their third objective was quite clear.
Even if the Liu family didn't explicitly say it, Zhou You was fully aware of it.
Since he did not refuse the Liu family's invitation, it must have been because he had already communicated with his senior brother and was willing to reveal some information depending on the situation.
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At this moment, the most noticeable changes on the Sky Alchemist Ranking are in the top ten. Although some alchemists have moved up and down the rankings, none of them can compare to the jump from tenth to fifth place.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the difficulty of significantly improving one's ranking in the lower ranks is far less than that of a major change in the top ten.
The Liu family's high-ranking members were all at or above the Fusion Realm. Now that they had seen the rankings of the Alchemist Ranking, the Liu family head naturally asked, "Alchemist Zhou, do you know why the tenth Alchemist King suddenly dropped to fifth?"
In their hearts, they were becoming increasingly certain of their previous speculations.
Asking this question now is simply to confirm something.
Upon hearing the question from the Liu family head, Zhou You's expression shifted slightly, as if he were deep in thought.
He smiled and said, "Please wait a moment, let me take a closer look."
As he said this, Zhou You had already sent a message to Lin Xubai.
The Liu family head and the others naturally noticed this, but they smiled without saying a word and waited patiently.
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Lin Xubai, who was living in Zhou You's residence, was also looking at the Sky Alchemist Ranking at this moment.
His focused expression fell precisely on the introduction of the Fifth Pill King.
Suddenly, Lin Xubai received a message from his junior brother Zhou You.
[Senior brother, do you know anything about the Fifth Pill King?]
Lin Xubai understood what Zhou You wanted to ask, and after a moment's thought, he responded.
[Zhong Caidanwang rose from tenth to fifth place, not only because he could refine a few more types of top-grade pills, but more importantly because he had cured a "multiple mixed mutated poison."]
That poison has a deep connection to the Heavenly Crystal Ice Python.
Lin Xubai looked excited, and a hint of fanaticism appeared in his eyes as he looked at the lines of text introducing him.
This poison is far too complex. Master Zhong's antidote was able to elevate its ranking by five places, suggesting it was originally extremely difficult to cure... Even if I were to research it, it would probably take many years to even have a sliver of a chance.
This alchemist Zhong is truly exceptional; no wonder he was suddenly thrust into the top ten as the Alchemy King!
His talent is unfathomable.
Once Master Zhong emerges from seclusion, I will certainly…
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Zhou You received a series of responses from his senior brother, and his expression became somewhat subtle.
He did get the news he wanted, but it was also filled with his senior brother's effusive praise, which was full of admiration.
Zhou You had personally witnessed Tan Zheng's unusual condition after being poisoned, and after a brief examination, he understood that he certainly did not have the ability to detoxify him. Therefore, he knew that the poison was indeed extraordinary. His senior brother, who had always been arrogant, not only admitted that he might not have the ability to detoxify him, but also showed such complete respect for another alchemist...
Zhou You's feelings were somewhat complicated.
Furthermore, he couldn't help but think that Tan Zheng's luck was too good. He actually managed to meet the tenth—no, the fifth—Dan King who was traveling in Xinyu City. He really escaped death.
Despite his complicated feelings, Zhou You had received a reply from his senior brother and needed to inform the Liu family as soon as possible.
Zhou You turned around and said with a smile, "King Zhong Dan cured an extremely complex mixture of mutated poisons..."
He calmly and simply recounted the information he had gleaned from the long string of praise.
The Liu family patriarch and other high-ranking members exchanged glances, all showing delight, but they simply nodded and did not mention the Fifth Pill King again.
—Indeed, Master Zhong Dan is King Zhong Dan, and Young Master Wu must be King Wu Dou.
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Zhong Cai's fifth-place ranking and Wu Shaogan's second-place ranking attracted the attention of many forces across the continent.
Because the two of them arrived one after the other, they were already under the attention of countless forces. Especially after one of them joined the Spirit Immortal Sect and the other joined the War God Hall, people wanted to know if they would receive a greater boost in strength after joining a level nine force.
Before long, the two of them made such astonishing progress again.
Many level-nine forces—especially those who were close to the two and lost out in the recruitment competition—felt some regret.
These two are on a much stronger upward trajectory than they originally imagined.
The improvement of alchemy skills of alchemists is often a long process. Zhong Cai only got into the top ten so quickly because he accidentally encountered the evil alchemist's path to enlightenment. Logically speaking, if he wants to squeeze out those old alchemy kings who are hundreds of years old, it would take at least one or two years.
It turned out that it wasn't a year or two at all, it was only a month or two!
In the martial arts competition, Weng Yuxian's performance was always only slightly worse than Chao Hanxiao's. However, Wu Shaogan was able to surpass Weng Yuxian so quickly and squeeze between her and Chao Hanxiao. Doesn't that mean that when he was in third place, the gap between him and Weng Yuxian was already very small?
Therefore, the gap between him and Chao Hanxiao is probably very small now—at least smaller than the gap between Weng Yuxian and Chao Hanxiao before.
At the same time, the geniuses within these forces began to pay even more attention to these two.
The two level-nine forces that were fortunate enough to take in these two disciples were naturally overjoyed.
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On the Danwu Sky Screen, countless "posts" were published.
[Discussion] The two new junior brothers are amazing! Their rankings are incredible!
[Discussion] Has anyone spent time with Junior Brother Zhong and Junior Brother Wu? Share your thoughts!
[Discussion] Let's have a reasonable discussion about Junior Brother Wu's combat strength!
[Discussion] The Sky Rankings have been updated! Go check it out! Big news!
[Discussion] How did Junior Brother Zhong's ranking rise so much? Calling for Senior Sister Lin and Senior Brother Yin!
Each post has at least a hundred replies, and the post with the most replies is the one that has successfully summoned Lin Miaowan and Yin Zhao, the only two level-five Sky Pill Kings in the Lingxian Sect.
[Just finished blasting: Are Senior Sister Lin and Senior Brother Yin there?! Can you tell us how Junior Brother Zhong climbed up five more spots? I'm so curious!]
[My senior brother exclaimed in exasperation: I want to know too! If I don't find out why, my senior brother is going to be blown up by me in a bit!]
[If it explodes again, I'll get out: I'm really curious! Now all my hopes are pinned on Senior Sister Lin and Senior Brother Yin! I'm so anxious!]
[Not completely destroyed: It's just...]
Today went very smoothly: That's right...
About two hundred layers later, the two Sky Pill Kings appeared, bearing their real names.
[Lin Miaowan: Junior Brother Zhong has developed an antidote for a new poison and has also learned how to concoct it.]
[Yin Zhao: "Deeds - Defeated Dan King Wei Li, ranked 28th, developed an antidote for Bone-Corroding Poison, saving 690,000 people in Qingyu Town. Developed an antidote for multiple mixed mutated poisons, saving the Heavenly Crystal Ice Python Beast Soul cultivators (this poison is unnamed, originating from the Heavenly Crystal Ice Python's craving for poisonous substances, fused with the bodies of beast soul cultivators, containing ten types of toxins, with unpredictable mutations)."]
Lin Miaowan's description was rather vague, so Yin Zhao simply copied and pasted the entire "deeds" section.
In an instant, the thread became even more lively.
[Three Brightlight Grasses are missing: a mixture of ten types! And a mutation! And it's related to beast souls! Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine!]
[If you can't kill him, you'll die: Junior Brother Zhong is too amazing! Our Lingxian Sect is so lucky to have recruited such a top genius!]
[Junior Brother Zhong is the best: Exactly! I can't even imagine how ugly the faces of those powerful figures from the alchemy factions who failed to recruit them must have been!]
[Our sect has reached number five: I just want to know if we still have a chance to research that poison! Senior Sister Lin, Senior Brother Yin, have you contacted Junior Brother Zhong? Could you ask him to share some mixed poisons for us to study? I'm willing to pay a lot of Xuan Stones to put them up for sale!]
[No frying today: I want to buy some too! Senior brothers and sisters, please plead for me!]
More than a hundred people on the floor expressed their desire to buy, but after Lin Miaowan and Yin Zhao promised to "ask them later," the voices gradually subsided, and people turned to talk about the list again.
The Lingxian Sect has many alchemists, while the War God Hall has many martial arts cultivators. The former discusses Zhong Cai first, while the latter focuses on Wu Shaogan first.
However, Wu Shaogan only improved his ranking by one place this time, and there was no record of any special achievements he had recently made, so no one knew why he had defeated Weng Yuxian. After discussing it for a while, no one made any further guesses.
So in the end, the main topic of conversation was still Zhong Caidan's alchemy and detoxification techniques. In addition, the two of them greatly enhanced the prestige of their respective families, and there was widespread praise, admiration, and respect.
...This lively scene lasted for several days on the Danwu Sky Curtain, and its afterglow still lingered.
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Lingxian Sect, First Mountain Range, Xiaoyao Residence.
In a pavilion, Xiao Zinuo and Lou Chuan were playing chess.
On the chessboard, the black and white dragons fought fiercely, but both of them wore slight smiles on their faces, only occasionally placing a piece, without any hint of tension.
At this moment, a tall and slender young man strode over and reported to the two: "Master Xiao, Palace Master Lou, the Sky Ranking has been updated, and all the lists have been copied down. Please take a look."
As he spoke, he took out several booklets and handed them to the two men.
What Xiao Zinuo held was naturally the alchemist ranking list; Lou Chuan held the martial arts ranking list.
The two tacitly flipped through the booklet, their eyes first landing on the top ten rankings.
After spotting the person they wanted to pay attention to, they looked up, exchanged glances, and said in unison:
"Fifth."
"second."
The two were in high spirits.
The two juniors, Zhong and Wu, were personally recruited by them, and they were indeed satisfactory!
Even more than expected, the satisfaction was beyond expectations.
Xiao Zinuo said, "Since the ranking has improved, the treatment should also be improved. Let's double it for each of us."
Lou Chuan nodded: "Have someone give the order."
Xiao Zinuo added, "Simply raising the salary isn't enough; we should also give some rewards." He instructed, "Have the elder in charge of this matter put in extra effort and prepare sufficient resources."
Lou Chuan said, "Just keep giving more."
The young man replied, "Yes."
He was in charge of many miscellaneous tasks. After receiving the order, he left quickly and promptly arranged for the improvement of treatment and rewards.
We're just waiting for Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan to return so we can arrange all the new benefits...
After the young man left, Xiao Zinuo and Lou Chuan carefully reviewed the rankings of Zhong Wu and his wife again before turning their attention to the rankings of the other Pill Kings or Battle Kings.
They didn't see any more ranking changes that were impactful enough, so they just glanced at them casually.
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Many other cultivators who knew Zhong and Wu's identities and were kind to them would also check the Heavenly Ranking at the beginning of each month. When they saw the two rise in the rankings, they were naturally filled with shock and joy for the two.
At the same time, there were also those who harbored ill intentions towards the two...
Seeing the power of the people they hated, yet being completely powerless against them, they could only feel powerless rage, frustrated and resentful, endlessly suffocating.
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