Chapter 49: Top Ten Changes
Chapter 49: Top Ten Changes
In the virtual world of Canglan Star...
At dawn, in the central square area, stood the majestic Canglan Evolution Billboard. A middle-aged man with a hint of redness in his eyes sat casually in a chair, his gaze occasionally flickering towards the billboard.
His name was Pei Lu, a member of the Pei family of Canglan Star, a renowned family of Evolvers.
There were two types of Evolvers: Unique Evolvers and Universal Evolvers. Unique Evolvers were further categorized, including Bloodline Evolvers.
Bloodline Evolvers were the foundation of many Evolver families. Their evolutionary abilities were passed down through their bloodline, making cultivation much easier compared to other Evolvers. All they needed to do was continuously develop their bloodline's potential.
Of course, the drawbacks were evident. The bloodline's limit was their own ceiling. They would face no obstacles until they reached their bloodline's peak, but once they did, further advancement was nearly impossible.
And the Pei family was a third-rank bloodline family.
"I wonder why the family head is so interested in the Evolution Billboard," Pei Lu mused, bored.
In just ten more minutes, the billboard would update its rankings. Ever since half a year ago, when the evolution path of Budo burst into the top hundred, the family head had ordered him to keep watch at this time every day and immediately report any changes to the family.
It wasn't just the Pei family; most of the powers on Canglan Star had started sending people to keep an eye on the Evolution Billboard.
The Canglan Evolution Billboard was more than just a ranking system. The various evolution paths recorded on it had a significant impact on the future of Canglan Star.
For example, if a citizen wanted to become an Evolver, they would undoubtedly prioritize choosing one of the paths listed on the billboard.
Evolvers who shared the same evolution path tended to be naturally closer to each other, and over time, it was common for them to band together.
At that point, as long as the founder of that evolution path stepped forward, they would be able to rally support easily and establish a power belonging to that evolution path with just a word.
The top hundred evolution paths on the Canglan Evolution Billboard represented the hundred most powerful forces on Canglan Star.
These forces were deeply entrenched on Canglan Star, and their influence even extended to the nearby star domains.
Half a year ago, when the Budo evolution path rose to prominence and broke into the top hundred, it caused an unimaginable impact, leaving countless people astonished.
In just a few months, quite a few citizens of Canglan Star had embarked on the Budo evolution path.
Although no one had yet reached the level of an Entered-Rank Evolver, corresponding to the Master realm, it was only a matter of time.
Since the Budo evolution path had appeared on the billboard, it must have been verified by the three goddesses, so its cultivation progress was guaranteed to be accurate.
"Budo Evolution Path," Pei Lu said, his expression turning slightly solemn.
He had read the 'Innate' and 'Master' sections of this evolution path, and he understood its advantages.
The biggest advantage was its low threshold.
Unlike other evolution paths that required various external medicines or even specific environments, the Budo evolution path had almost no requirements. Citizens only needed to cultivate diligently according to the path's instructions.
While breaking into the Master realm might be challenging and require a bit of talent, achieving the Innate realm was not too difficult. One out of three to four thousand citizens cultivating this path could attain it.
"It's a pity," Pei Lu said, shaking his head. "The upper limit is only third-rank."
His bloodline was also only third-rank, but in the bloodline world of Canglan Star, it was not uncommon to occasionally see bloodlines with fourth or even fifth-rank upper limits.
"However, it's interesting that the Budo evolution path rose from ninety-third place to seventy-eighth some time ago. Has the founder perfected the related concepts?" Pei Lu wondered.
He wasn't too concerned about it, though.
The Canglan Evolution Billboard was divided into four tiers.
The top ten was the first tier.
Ranks eleven to thirty were the second tier.
Ranks thirty-one to fifty were the third tier.
Ranks fifty-one to one hundred were the fourth tier.
The gap between ranks fifty-one and one hundred wasn't significant. Most of the evolution paths in this range had a third-rank upper limit.
Hundreds of years ago, while no new evolution paths had broken into the billboard, there used to be frequent changes within ranks fifty to one hundred.
"The Budo evolution path's potential has been set, placing it in the fourth tier of the Evolution Billboard," Pei Lu speculated, stroking his chin. "Perhaps in the near future, there will be Evolvers from this path who will establish a power that will shake Canglan Star?"
Just then, the majestic billboard in the distance began to blur.
"It's about to update," Pei Lu thought, his eyes fixed on the billboard.
At that moment, the other figures in the square also turned their gazes in that direction.
Soon.
The new font appeared once more.
Pei Lu, out of curiosity about the Budo evolution path, looked directly at the seventy-eighth position.
"Hmm?"
"Where did the Budo evolution path go?" Pei Lu exclaimed in surprise.
He instinctively looked down the list.
Seventy-ninth place.
Eightieth.
Ninetieth.
One hundredth.
Pei Lu's expression changed.
Could there have been a problem with the Budo evolution path? Was it kicked out by the Goddess of Wisdom? Pei Lu couldn't believe it.
At the same time, starting from the seventy-eighth position, he looked upwards.
Seventieth.
Sixty-ninth.
Sixtieth.
Fifty-first.
He continued scanning until he had seen all fifty rankings below the fiftieth position.
Still, Pei Lu did not see the Budo evolution path.
"What in the world happened?" Pei Lu frowned deeply.
Just then, he noticed that the other people in the square had become somewhat agitated, with a few even standing up from their seats, craning their necks to look at the very top of the Evolution Billboard.
"What's going on?" Pei Lu furrowed his brows slightly.
For months, he had been observing the rankings after the updates, and the people in the square had always been quiet. What was different about today? Pei Lu was perplexed.
Unconsciously, he looked towards the top ten rankings at the summit of the Evolution Billboard.
In just a glance, Pei Lu noticed that the eighth evolution path among the top ten had changed to— The Budo Evolution Path.
"What?!" Pei Lu's eyes widened, and it took him a moment to process what he was seeing.
The Budo Evolution Path?
Eighth place?
Wasn't it in ninety-third place yesterday?
Pei Lu was utterly shocked. He looked at the eleventh position.
The Titan Evolution Path.
This was the original tenth-ranked evolution path, now pushed down to eleventh place.
"This... this is huge!" Pei Lu swallowed, then immediately contacted the family head to convey this information.
Water Moon Residence.
Residence Number 32.
A strange man stopped in front of the door and said, "Hello, Mr. Lin Yuan. Here is the item you purchased. You can open it with your fingerprint."
Lin Yuan took the sealed alloy case from the delivery man and swiped his finger across the top.
"Beep! Fingerprint verified," a synthesized electronic voice announced, and Lin Yuan took the case.
The case was light, and if not for the faint sense of the vast energy fluctuations within, Lin Yuan would have thought it was empty.
"As expected of a cosmic spirit item," Lin Yuan said with a smile.
He could sense that the energy fluctuations within the case belonged to the sun and moon, and although they were not as powerful as the sun and moon energies within the True Martial Sword in the Dragon-Tiger World, they were not far off.
"Mr. Lin Yuan, if you've confirmed that the item is in order, please sign here," the delivery man said, a hint of envy in his voice as he looked at Lin Yuan.
Although he didn't know what was in the alloy case, he knew that the item was of the highest grade.
Usually, items of this grade were worth at least tens of millions of civilization coins, and not just anyone could afford them.
After getting Lin Yuan's signature, the delivery man turned and left.
Lin Yuan carried the case back to the underground training ground.
Click.
He opened the case to reveal two boxes made of a special transparent metal.
The left box glowed with a fiery red color, while the right one shone with a deep blue hue.
"So beautiful," Lin Yuan murmured, gazing at the two cosmic spirit items.
After appreciating them for a moment, he began to cultivate.
Two days later, in the underground training ground.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, facing the sun liquid and moon marrow, which had been mostly devoured.
"Second-tier limit," Lin Yuan said as he suddenly opened his eyes, a smile spreading across his face.
With these two cosmic spirit items, Lin Yuan had regained his full strength in just two days.
(End of Chapter)
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