Soon, the tranquility of the Dragon Transformation Pool was shattered. Ten vortexes of different sizes spun wildly, and countless streams of pure spiritual energy poured into each genius's body, slowly raising each person's cultivation level.
Among them, Zhan Changtian's vortex was the largest. Zhan Changtian was already physically strong, and now he had encountered the Dragon Transformation Pool, which could further temper his body. This was like dry wood meeting a raging fire, or snow providing charcoal, making Zhan Changtian want to roar to the sky a few times.
Neither Jing Li nor Yu Kou were physical cultivators. Although their cultivation levels were high, their physiques were far inferior to Zhan Changtian's. The Dragon Transformation Pool would have a greater impact on them, a transformation that could be described as a complete metamorphosis, though the process was extremely painful. Jing Li's usually bewitching face was contorted in agony. A thin layer of blood mist swirled around him. The energy in the Dragon Transformation Pool was far too violent; the moment that raging energy entered his body, it tore his flesh apart, only to be quickly repaired by the rich spiritual energy. This cycle repeated endlessly, his flesh constantly crumbling and reforming, tearing and healing, until it became strong enough to withstand the explosive energy.
Yu Kou was in a similar situation; her entire body was enveloped in blood energy, making her look like a large, blood-red cocoon from a distance.
The mysterious demons absorbed the pure energy of the Dragon Transformation Pool with great enjoyment. After entering the pool, Xiu Qiyu smiled. As expected of the Dragon Transformation Pool, it actually contained divine dragon blood, albeit diluted. Xiu Qiyu immediately transformed into his original form, readily absorbing the wisps of divine dragon blood in the pool. His flesh and veins were slowly being transformed by the blood. While still somewhat weaker than the Ice Spirit Clan, his body was already far superior.
The battle for the Heavenly Rankings is indeed a contest of destiny and the Great Dao. Now, Xiu Qiyu is even more confident that he can find other heaven-defying treasures to make up for his shortcomings, and then openly and legitimately go to the Ice Spirit Clan to bring his mother out.
Outside, the Heavenly Ranking had long since disappeared into the void, but it was like a bomb, shaking the entire Taiyan Continent.
Inside the radiant and sacred hall of the Illusionary Heaven Palace, a man with an obscured face sat upon a white jade throne. His eyes were vacant, and his jade-white fingers tapped incessantly on the throne. He had maintained this posture for a full half-hour. Below, a group of elders bowed their heads, and the atmosphere in the hall was extremely heavy and oppressive.
The Palace Master's anger had been burning for two months, during which time the atmosphere throughout the Illusionary Heaven Palace had become extremely oppressive. When news of the Divine Child's dethronement arrived, the Palace Master locked himself in his bedchamber for three whole days. Upon emerging, although he made no other move, his eyes were devoid of any emotion.
Xiu Qiyu and Zishu are both people of extraordinary status. If we easily mess with them, Jingli will definitely not let it go.
Therefore, Lian Jing had been waiting, waiting for these two to perish in the battle for the Heavenly Ranking. He waited for two months, but this was the result.
The two were ranked fifth and eighteenth on the Heavenly Ranking, respectively, while Jing Li was ranked second. Such brilliant and dazzling achievements deeply stung Lian Jing's heart.
His child, the child he had finally found, was ruined by the two of them. How could he swallow this insult?
"I urge the Palace Master to reconsider. The projection stone has already been revealed to the world by Ye Xiruo. Coupled with the Heavenly Ranking competition, where the Pill King Palace has secured the top spot, those two have become the focus of attention for everyone on the continent."
"Shut up. Did I say I was going to do anything to them?" Lian Jing's voice was soft, but the coldness in his tone was undeniable.
"Your Majesty is wise."
Regardless of how anxious Lian Jing was, everyone in the Danwang Palace, the Taiyan Dynasty, the Taiyan Divine Sect, the Wanjian Sect, and the entire Saintess Peak was filled with joy and excitement.
Especially when the ranking list slowly unfolded in the void, and the name of Jing Li, shining with golden light, appeared second, everyone in the Pill King Hall was overjoyed. As expected, it was the Hall Master who had made his move; he had quietly secured second place. It seemed that even more people would come to the Pill King Hall to seek apprenticeship and undergo assessments in two years.
Su Su had just finished turning in her quest when she saw Jing Li's name. A captivating smile graced her alluring face, instantly stunning countless disciples. Senior Sister Su was usually so cold and aloof; she never expected her smile to be so beautiful.
The throne, which rarely makes an appearance, also appeared outside the main hall of the Pill King Palace: "On this joyous occasion of the Pill King Palace, we should celebrate for three days."
"Awooo!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Once everyone's excitement had subsided, they remembered to continue reading, and soon they saw Xiu Qiyu's name, causing another wave of gasps. Then came a chorus of praise. However, this praise was directed at Palace Master Jingli, not Xiu Qiyu.
"The Palace Master truly has discerning eyes. Only in the hands of the Palace Master can a hidden gem like Xiu Qiyu truly shine. Just look at the competition on the Heavenly Rankings!"
"No wonder the Palace Master made a Nascent Soul cultivator a guest elder for no reason, and offered such good terms. It turns out the Palace Master already knew he would shine."
"I pay homage to the Lord of the Palace."
"No, it should be 'kneel and pay homage to the Palace Master'."
Xiu Qiyu was blatantly ignored, and next up was Zishu's name, the senior brother of the Pill King Hall, at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, a remarkable achievement.
The Ten Thousand Swords Sect has become well-known due to Ye Wushuang and Ye Liusha, especially for their legendary "Ten Thousand Swords Unleashed" technique. It is said that even Zhan Changtian had to temporarily retreat when Ye Wushuang unleashed his Ten Thousand Swords simultaneously. It is also said that releasing seven or eight Ten Thousand Swords at once could sweep away the top ten of the Prodigy Ranking.
These are all rumors. Aside from Xiu Qiyu's half-baked "Ten Thousand Swords Unleashed" technique, which could only be used seven or eight times, who could unleash it three times? However, thanks to Xiu Qiyu, this "Ten Thousand Swords Unleashed" technique has truly made a name for itself across the continent. Countless passionate young people, carrying longswords, wish to become disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, master unparalleled sword techniques, and then achieve fame throughout the world or avenge their loved ones.
In short, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect has become famous, and its deterrent power has increased significantly. If you encounter any of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect's lunatics in the future, remember to be humble and don't provoke them.
As the number one sect on the Taiyan Continent, the Taiyan Divine Sect had a great harvest this time, with a total of eight people making it into the Heavenly Ranking. The Taiyan Dynasty also had three people, one of whom ranked in the top 30 and two ranked in the top 50. The Taiyan Dynasty has always relied on military force to rule the entire continent, rather than weakly relying on others.
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