Chapter 360: Global Power Rankings
Chapter 360: Global Power Rankings
Ranked 31st on the Global Power Rankings!
Ji Xinghuo was surprised. He had expected that according to the previous rules, he would replace Li Xuan as 45th, and Li Xuan would drop to 46th. He never imagined that ADC would place him directly at 31st.
He quickly scanned through the Global Power Rankings and found that aside from his sudden appearance at 31st, the top 30 remained unchanged.
And all the Heavenly Kings ranked below him had dropped by one place.
"Interesting."
Ji Xinghuo furrowed his brows, intrigued by the fact that ADC seemed to hold him in such high regard.
At this moment, his family and friends also noticed the new rules of the Global Power Rankings and started discussing it animatedly. On the internet, the Global Power Rankings had become the hottest topic, and naturally, Ji Xinghuo, as the only non-Heavenly King on the list, became the center of attention.
"Global Power Rankings!"
"ADC actually changed the name of the Heavenly King Ranking just for Ji Xinghuo."
"This is the first time something like this has happened."
"I don't mind the name change, but I think ADC ranked Ji Xinghuo too high at 31st place." A particular comment garnered a lot of agreement. "Look at the Heavenly Kings ranked below Ji Xinghuo. Each of them is a powerful anomaly who has been famous for many years, unlike Li Xuan, who is just an internet celebrity. I don't believe Ji Xinghuo's strength surpasses theirs."
Under this comment, netizens listed the achievements of several Heavenly Kings.
The one mentioned the most was "Flaming King" Qi FeiYang.
He had originally been ranked 32nd on the Heavenly King Ranking, but now with the change to the Global Power Rankings, he was pushed down to 33rd, two places behind Ji Xinghuo.
Many people felt that Qi FeiYang deserved better.
Of course, Ji Xinghuo also had his supporters, who thought that this ranking was reasonable.
"Everyone, don't forget that every time we doubted Ji Xinghuo in the past, he always proved us wrong. I don't want to be made a fool of again."
"Me too..."
"Hey, have you guys been so impressed by Ji Xinghuo that you're blind to reason? His talent may be exceptional, but he's only been an anomaly for three years. Flaming King is almost 50 years older than him. How could he possibly be weaker than Ji Xinghuo?"
"Yes, I concede."
"Even if ADC ranks Ji Xinghuo in the top ten of the Global Power Rankings, I wouldn't dare doubt him anymore."
Similar conversations could be found all over the internet.
Countless people hid behind their screens, arguing endlessly.
As the person involved, Ji Xinghuo was initially surprised, but he soon stopped caring. Whether it was the Heavenly King Ranking or the Global Power Rankings, or any other name they chose, the ranking was only temporary.
One day, he would reach the top and become the strongest on Earth!
His family and friends, on the other hand, were thoroughly engrossed in the discussion.
Zhao Manying looked at the rankings on the screen and suddenly said, "When I become a Legend, I'll challenge Li Xuan and enter the Global Power Rankings."
"Huh?"
Ji Xinghuo was taken aback.
There were two ways to get on the Global Power Rankings: become a Heavenly King or defeat someone already on the list. Zhao Manying was currently only a Super Anomaly, and even if she became a Legend, she would still be far from reaching the Heavenly King level. Her only option was the second method.
With her strength, she would have a good chance of defeating the lowest-ranked individuals on the list when she became a Legend.
But she had chosen Li Xuan.
"Always go for the easiest target first," Zhao Manying said with a smile in her eyes. "Li Xuan is probably one of the weakest Heavenly Kings, and after watching your fight with him today, I have a deep understanding of his abilities. I have the highest chance of defeating him."
Ji Xinghuo couldn't help but laugh. She was really going for the easiest pick!
"Do you think he'll agree?"
"What Li Xuan wants most is attention and popularity. I'll be giving him an opportunity. If he can defeat me, he can turn his loss to you into a triumph, and with some additional benefits, it will be hard for him to refuse, given his character." Zhao Manying was already thinking about how to bait him.
"If he falls into the same pit twice, he'll become a complete joke," Ji Xinghuo shook his head.
Zhao Manying disagreed, "That's the consequence he deserves."
"I want to try too."
A voice piped up, and it was Wang Yulong who had been listening to the conversation between Ji Xinghuo and Zhao Manying. He was also tempted by the idea.
Ji Xinghuo smiled, "Brother Wang also wants to get on the Global Power Rankings?"
"Of course," Wang Yulong walked over and nodded. "It will take me at least another ten years to become a Heavenly King. This is a rare opportunity, and I must not let it slip by. It will also motivate me to improve my strength. I'm just worried Li Xuan won't accept my challenge."
"What are your chances of winning?" Ji Xinghuo asked.
"Less than 30%," Wang Yulong replied with a serious expression. "I don't have your abnormal ability to surpass levels, and Li Xuan is a Heavenly King. Thirty percent is already the most optimistic estimate."
Ji Xinghuo nodded.
Zhao Manying said, "I estimate that the top twenty anomalies on the Legend Ranking are already considering challenging Heavenly Kings to get on the Global Power Rankings. And they might be thinking of challenging Li Xuan, just like me. Things are about to get interesting."
"Hahaha..." Ji Xinghuo couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Su Ziyu also added, "Who can blame them? Li Xuan looks like the weakest, and after you beat him so badly, challenging him seems like the safest option."
Although An Yitian and An Zhisu, the siblings, didn't say anything, they also seemed eager to give it a try.
However, Ji Xinghuo didn't think they had much of a chance.
Aside from Zhao Manying, only the top three on the current Legend Ranking had a slight chance of beating Li Xuan.
Even for Zhao Manying, the probability of victory was less than half.
Ji Xinghuo continued to chat with the few Legends, leaving the others out of the conversation.
At this moment, Chi Zhonglin, Zhuoligetu, Jing Chao, and Yuan Chongzhen were drinking happily when Chi Zhonglin suddenly exclaimed, "Xinghuo, now that you're on the Global Power Rankings, why don't you have a nickname?"
"No," Ji Xinghuo quickly shook his head.
Nicknames were a matter of custom, usually given by others and closely related to one's characteristics, personality, occupation, experiences, or social status. Over time, the nickname would spread and gain recognition among the public.
For example, Qi FeiYang's nickname, "Flaming King," was derived from his advanced profession as the "Flaming Emperor," and his ruthless fighting style that left countless enemies dead in his wake, earning him a reputation akin to that of the Grim Reaper.
"Electric Mother" Zhu Xiaorong's nickname also reflected her profession and her fierce temperament.
And "Fuhrer" was simply a direct translation of Ji Daosheng's title.
Ji Xinghuo had only become an anomaly three years ago and rose to fame less than two years ago.
Although he had accomplished several globally sensational feats, the time frame was too short for him to earn a widely recognized nickname.
Nicknames could also be understood as "titles," symbolizing one's status.
Typically, only a handful of legendary powerhouses and Heavenly Kings had noteworthy nicknames, and it was rare for anomalies on the Tower to have one.
Zhao Manying was an exception in this regard.
The previous Legend rank first, Wang Yulong, had no nickname, while the third-ranked Legend, Cheng Sheng, was known as "Hidden Dragon."
Even among the Heavenly Kings, not all of them had nicknames.
"Who ever heard of giving yourself a nickname? It's embarrassing," Ji Xinghuo said, dismissing Liang Qiu Feiyan's suggestion.
"Who says you can't give yourself a nickname?" Chi Zhonglin belched, "We can be flexible about it. You can come up with one yourself, then ask someone to spread it online. The more people use it, the more natural it will feel, and eventually, the nickname will stick. That's what Li Xuan did."
Ji Xinghuo saw right through him. "You've already been doing that, haven't you?"
"Hehe, you bet!" Chi Zhonglin wore a proud expression. "Even though I'm only ranked around 500 on the Tower, I'm still somewhat famous. It's only right that I have a nickname."
"What did you come up with?" Ji Xinghuo asked, curious.
"Conqueror's Spear!"
Chi Zhonglin declared proudly, "What do you think? Isn't my nickname awesome? I initially wanted to go with 'Undefeated Conqueror's Spear,' but it was too long—five characters. And my strength isn't quite 'undefeated' yet, so for now, I'll stick with Conqueror's Spear. Once I become strong enough, I'll add 'Undefeated' to it."
Ji Xinghuo was left speechless, and the few Legends present exchanged awkward glances.
"Shameless!" Zorigetu cursed.
The women present blushed, having caught the double entendre of "Conqueror's Spear."
"Hehehe..." Chi Zhonglin was unfazed, "Xinghuo, let me come up with one for you then. How about 'Thunder God'?"
"That's a good one!"
Liang Qiu Feiyan immediately agreed, "Big Brother, when you fight, you unleash thunder and lightning, controlling electricity and lightning. The nickname Thunder God suits you perfectly."
The rest of the family nodded in approval.
"Calling yourself a Thunder God is too arrogant," An Yitian remarked. "No Heavenly King has a nickname with the word 'god' in it, not even the strongest, the Solar King. It's hard to gain public acceptance with such a title, and we should also avoid using 'Star God' as it's too similar."
"Then how about Thunder King?" Zhong Ming suggested, "That would put him on par with the Solar King."
Chi Zhonglin shook his head repeatedly, "It doesn't sound good, and it's not imposing enough."
"What about Magneto?" Jing Ke proposed.
"It sounds too old, and it's a comic book character. We might run into copyright issues."
"Magnetic Emperor?"
"No good. Titles like 'Emperor', 'Supreme', 'God', and 'Saint' are too high in stature and don't fit the mainstream. Only someone like the Steel Emperor, who is an actual emperor, can pull it off. Xinghuo doesn't have the corresponding profession or status."
"How about the Flash?"
"Electromagnetic Emperor sounds pretty good."
The group chatted enthusiastically, brainstorming a series of reasonable and outlandish nicknames, only to veto them one by one.
Even Zhao Manying joined in, but the nicknames she suggested were also rejected.
Ji Xinghuo wore an exasperated expression, "You guys, stop throwing random names around. I don't need a nickname, and I won't accept any that are given to me."
It was only after his repeated refusals that the farce came to an end.
"All of our compensation payments have been received," Zhao Manying said softly to Ji Xinghuo as the celebration party was coming to a close, well past one in the morning.
"How much did we get?" Ji Xinghuo asked.
"Over 240 billion."
Even though Ji Xinghuo had expected a large sum, hearing the exact figure still shocked him. He and Manying had placed bets twice, totaling 150 billion, which they split into over a thousand smaller bets. The average odds were around 16 times their stake, resulting in a massive payout.
If they had placed all their money with a single bookmaker, they might not have been able to pay the winnings.
However, by spreading their bets across dozens of bookmakers, they avoided this problem.
Zhao Manying was also delighted, but she had a concern, "With such a large sum, it will be difficult to transfer it all back to China. We should think of a way to spend it overseas or convert it into assets."
International fund transfers were always a headache, especially for large amounts.
The larger the amount, the more challenging it became.
If they could exchange the money for Ether Crystals, that would solve everything. However, there definitely weren't enough Ether Crystals in circulation globally to cover 240 billion yuan. It would take at least five to six years to slowly offload that amount.
Ji Xinghuo thought of someone who could help.
So he picked up his phone and called Princess Sophia.
(End of Chapter)
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