Chapter 45: "Great Xia's Beauty Rankings"

Chapter 45: "Great Xia's Beauty Rankings"

"Don't worry, Master."

Liu Gongfeng reassured again, "There will be some danger, but what in this world is completely safe? We can't avoid taking risks just because the future is uncertain. It's like you can't choose not to live today just because you know you'll die one day."

"There will always be a way when the time comes."

"Moreover, it's highly unlikely that a Golden Core Master would come after you. After all, if those dozens of entries self-destruct simultaneously, even a Golden Core Master would struggle to withstand it. Even if they could kill you, they'd definitely suffer severe injuries. No one, not even a Demon Cultivator, would do something so self-destructive."

"Alright then."

Wang Tiedan gazed towards the west of Fufeng City with a hint of regret. After Liu Gongfeng's analysis, he realized that entering the secret realm was indeed impossible. However, the harvest this time was extremely bountiful. Carrying so many Spirit Stones back to his base in Yun City, located hundreds of miles away, would enable him to accomplish many things.

Seeing that Master's emotions had been soothed, Liu Gongfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief. Dressed in a black robe, he stood with one hand behind his back, his face revealing a complex expression as he gazed into the western distance. A year ago, he had transmigrated into this unfamiliar world, going from nearly starving to death to gradually gaining a bit of power.

The family he supported was also improving, and his status rose with it.

Initially, he had intentionally approached Wang Tiedan. In the beginning, he had secretly selected many powers to rely on, ultimately choosing the Yun City Wang Clan for a simple reason: the Wang Clan was a small force that started from scratch, and the first-generation Clan Head often had a high degree of authority, making decisions without opposition, and the power had no internal power struggles, making it relatively simple.

Secondly, the Clan Head was a bit foolish, honest, timid, indecisive, and lacked courage.

These seemed like flaws.

But in his eyes, they were advantages. Such a master wouldn't abandon him after getting what they wanted; at the very least, they would provide him with the treatment he deserved. Months ago, he had learned that he wasn't the only one who had transmigrated to this world; some seniors had even arrived years ago.

They were already holding high positions in the capital.

However, who knew if those official positions were obtained through proper means? How could they have achieved such high ranks in just a few years? It was likely through unsavory means. Given another ten years, he could also lead the Yun City Wang Clan to become a renowned Golden Core power in the Great Xia Nation!

As a fellow transmigrator, he was no weaker than them!

The curtain fell, and the pedestrians in Fufeng City gradually thinned out. Numerous cultivators gathered by a stream three miles outside the city, a place that was usually sparsely populated. Now, it was bustling with people.

The Heavenly Blessing only stated that the secret realm would open here today.

No specific time was given.

At this moment, many had already sat cross-legged on the ground, cultivating with their eyes closed. However, upon looking around, one could notice that there were indeed many small groups.

There were disciples from the same family, training together.

There were disciples from the same sect, traveling together.

And there were also wandering cultivators who had formed partnerships.

There was hardly anyone who came alone; at the very least, they traveled in pairs because anyone in the secret realm could be an enemy, and it was certain that one couldn't defeat a group.

Chen Qiu didn't sit cross-legged to cultivate but instead leaned against a pine tree, observing the gathered cultivators. His Heavenly Mandate Foundation could automatically rotate and cultivate, although the speed was slower than when he practiced his art. His cultivation speed was about a third of that when he practiced his art.

But he didn't lack this bit of time.

This was the first time he had seen so many Foundation Establishment cultivators. Listening to their conversations and stories from various places, he gained a more comprehensive understanding of this world, even though many of them were exaggerated.

Under the effect of the Blindened Sense Amplifier entry.

After closing his eyes, his hearing doubled, allowing him to vaguely hear many whispered conversations.

He was quite confident about this secret realm; he had been preparing for this day for a long time.

Currently, his Dao Foundation width was ten thousand cents, and it was filled with Spirit Energy, enough for him to release four to five hundred Thunder Summoning Arts. Moreover, under the effect of the Enlightenment Stone, this spell had reached the Grand Perfection realm.

Each release was like a lightning bolt as thick as a hundred-year-old withered tree, striking enemies with immense power.

Most importantly—

Entry Name: Aura of Vitality.

Entry Rank: White.

Entry Effect: After your Dao Foundation width exceeds one hundred cents, every additional cent will enhance your spell power by a fraction.

He also had this entry. With this entry and the one that specifically amplified the Thunder Summoning Art's power, his Thunder Summoning Art was now incredibly powerful. However, he hadn't used it since his Dao Foundation width reached ten thousand cents, so he wasn't sure of its exact strength.

He would find someone to test it out once he entered the secret realm.

With this confidence and the chilling presence of over six thousand Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment vengeful spirits, multiple entries ready to self-destruct with Golden Core power, and nearly a hundred offensive and defensive talismans, he had fully armed himself.

Even if they were the pride of great clans and major sects, what could they do?

As long as they didn't have an elder with them, he didn't believe anyone below the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage could defeat him.

Just then—

The scene suddenly became noisy.

"It's Zhao Yishi from the Heavenward Sect. He reportedly broke through to the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage recently and is also highly ranked on the Great Xia Elite Ranking at 107th place. I didn't expect this secret realm to attract even him."

"You didn't go to the Ask Heaven Market nearby, did you? This person has already arrived at the Ask Heaven Market a few days ago."

"Who says otherwise? The Heavenward Sect, ranked 79th on the Great Xia Sect Rankings, hasn't produced any outstanding talents in the last few decades. Their ranking has been dropping every year, and in recent years, it's said that the sect has invested a lot of resources into this person. As long as they find a highly compatible Entry for them, the sect's ranking will definitely soar next year!"

"After all, possessing the Pink Entry 'Skyward Titan' is worth the Heavenward Sect's full support."

In the distance, a middle-aged man, standing over forty zhang tall, carried a thirty-zhang-long great saber on his shoulder. With each step, lotuses bloomed beneath his feet, making him extremely conspicuous as he descended from the sky.

Chen Qiu opened his eyes and looked calmly at the man who stood out in the crowd, saying nothing.

In this world, a seven-foot-tall man was equivalent to a 1.7-meter-tall man in his previous life.

One chi equaled twenty-four centimeters, and one zhang equaled ten chi. This man was over four hundred chi tall, or ninety-six meters. A man of such height standing among the crowd was more than just a towering presence.

The man immediately caught the attention of everyone present the moment he appeared.

Many people looked at him with envious expressions. Sometimes, luck truly played a significant role.

But there was more to come—

As everyone marveled, plum blossoms suddenly appeared in the sky, and a woman in a pink dress, with a cold demeanor, descended slowly onto the ground, stepping on the blossoms.

Beside her were four or five young men in different attire, all looking at the surrounding crowd with hostility.

"Is that... Ma Yinxue, ranked 78th on the Great Xia Beauty Rankings?"

"Yes, it's her. I've seen her portrait, and today is the first time I've seen her in person. She truly looks like someone from a celestial realm; ordinary mortal women can't compare."

"Who could be worthy of such a woman? Marrying her would be a blessing for three lifetimes!"

"Those men beside her must be her followers, right?"

"Definitely. Every woman on the Great Xia Beauty Rankings has several followers. I've heard that the top ten beauties have hundreds of followers, and their movements always attract attention."

"Hmm?"

Chen Qiu looked at the woman in the crowd with a strange expression. He had heard from Fat Dragon about the existence of beauty rankings in this world, but this was the first time he had seen someone from the rankings in person.

To be honest, she was indeed very beautiful.

She exuded an enigmatic charm, and her watery eyes were captivating. Especially her cold and aloof demeanor, which could ignite the desire for conquest in many men's hearts. No matter the cost, they would want to witness the contrast between her public image and her private self.

However, he had one question.

"Fat Dragon, these rankings are automatically determined by the Heavenly Dao, right? I can understand the sect rankings and the outstanding talents rankings, as they have clear criteria. But for the beauty rankings, everyone's aesthetic preferences are different. How are these rankings determined?"

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For some reason, Fat Dragon, who was usually enthusiastic, remained expressionless. After a long silence, he said softly, "Qiu Brother, the beauty rankings are determined by the Heavenly Dao itself."

"The Heavenly Dao senses and determines whose ranking will rise and whose will fall."

"There are 100 people on the Great Xia Beauty Rankings, and these 100 beauties are not just ordinary women. They possess special Entry Effects, and each beauty's effect is unique."

"Some beauties have effects that enhance their husband's alchemy success rate, some can accelerate their husband's cultivation speed, and some can help their husband break through bottlenecks."

"But there's a condition. You must win the beauty's heart. Only when the beauty truly falls for you can you possess her effect."

"Moreover, these beauties are favored by the Heavenly Dao. Anyone who dares to force or coerce them into giving their heart or body will incur the Heavenly Dao's disdain."

"In the Great Xia Nation, these Heavenly Dao beauties are an extremely special existence. Every great family or powerful force has fantasized about marrying a Heavenly Dao beauty."

"Whether it's for practical benefits or prestige, they far surpass ordinary women."

"Hmm."

Chen Qiu smiled and said, "Your intelligence-gathering skills are as impressive as ever. You even know so much about the beauty rankings."

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After a brief silence, Fat Dragon continued, "The Heavenly Dao beauty you see is my ex-girlfriend. We crossed over together. After gathering some information and doing some hard work, I was worried that she would awaken as a Demon Cultivator Entry and be executed by the government."

"So I saved up for over ten days and bought a potion that could help her break through to the first layer of the Qi Condensation Stage."

"I gave it to her."

"After she broke through to the first layer, she became a Heavenly Dao beauty and rose to the Great Xia Beauty Rankings."

"Many Foundation Establishment cultivators pursued her, and some were even the biological sons of Golden Core Masters. Later... she left, and after I wallowed in depression for a while, I saved up again and bought a potion for myself, awakening the 'Nine Bulls' Strength' Entry."

"Not long after, I was captured by the Flower Offering Sect to be used as a sacrifice."

"I escaped to Fufeng City and met you, Qiu Brother."

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Chen Qiu's smile froze on his face as he turned to look at the beauty in the crowd again. His mouth opened and closed slightly, but he remained silent for a long time.

(End of Chapter)

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