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Chapter 79: "Disagree and I'll Kill You."
Chapter 79: "Disagree and I'll Kill You."
"It's simple."
Liu Gongfeng's expression turned serious as he spoke, "We just need to find a few more in a city, so they can't form a monopoly. Let them bid against each other. Moreover, they will also understand that this is just a wave of curiosity-driven spending."
"After the hype dies down, it won't be worth much."
"And those who buy the replicated Lingying Stone will spread the word among their friends and family, I estimate a maximum of seven days to ferment. If all goes well, your fame, my lord, will soar. Even if you end up at the bottom of the list, there shouldn't be any issues."
The Wang family patriarch slowly opened his mouth, his eyes widening in disbelief. After a long pause, he muttered, "But...won't this be a bit embarrassing? I have many relatives and friends in Yuncheng."
"Facial value is the least valuable thing."
"Don't think about that, come here!"
Liu Gongfeng hurriedly took out a Lingying Stone from his bosom and aimed it at the Wang family patriarch, "We need to add another scene. You have to say your name, and I'll help you come up with a catchy line."
"Hmm?"
"I, Wang Tiedan of Yuncheng, dare to challenge the Heavenly Dao. Who dares to stand against me!"
"The Fame Ranking Chart."
With the major update to the Divine Path Version, a new ranking chart was introduced, which would be updated daily based on the fame of cultivators. However, the accumulated fame points would not be deducted.
This meant that even if one became known throughout the nation within three days, their fame would not decrease if they were forgotten after three days.
One could still receive the daily Heavenly Blessing corresponding to their rank.
Perhaps this was what they called, "It's better to be famous early." It could be predicted that those cultivators ranked within the top 100 on the chart would receive a daily Heavenly Blessing, which was already considered an unexpected joy.
The gap between cultivators of the same stage gradually widened.
Outside the Capital City, at a certain peak.
A middle-aged man in a black robe embroidered with dark peonies stood tall like a pine tree on the edge of a cliff, his back to a longsword, exuding a sharp sword intent.
He was simply standing there, yet the sight of him alone was enough to make one's eyes hurt.
This was a sign of the unity of man and sword, where every grass and tree could become a sword. The sword intent he emitted was so intense that it was unbearable to look at, but since he had just entered this realm, he couldn't control the release of his sword intent at will.
This person was none other than Ji Taiping.
The number one Sword Cultivator in the Great Xia Nation.
With his cultivation at the fifth level of the Golden Core stage, his Frost Sword was invincible. As long as those ancient demons didn't show up, even Golden Core sixth-stage cultivators would fall to his blade.
At this moment, Ji Taiping stood coldly on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the "Fame Ranking Chart" before him.
However, when he saw that he was ranked thirteenth, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, clearly dissatisfied with his position.
Just then—
A tall and beautiful woman, as if she had walked out of the immortal realm, emerged from the bamboo forest. Wearing a white dress and barefoot, she walked without a trace of dust and leaned her head on Ji Taiping's shoulder, whispering.
"If you kill everyone ahead of you, you'll naturally become number one."
"Nonsense."
Ji Taiping shook his head, then gently ruffled the woman's hair with a doting expression. A hint of malevolence flashed in his eyes as he placed his hand on her shoulder and slid it down, "You're also ranked ahead of me, in fifth place."
"I can't even kill you, let alone the first place, which undoubtedly belongs to His Majesty. Who would dare to surpass that?"
"Hmm."
Ji Jianian's expression turned distant as she gazed into the sky, where clouds gathered and dispersed. After a moment, she spoke in a soft voice, "Brother, are you with me because the Heavenly Dao Beauty effect allows you to greatly accelerate your understanding of the Sword Dao?"
"Do you really love me?"
"Nonsense."
Ji Taiping's face darkened as he shook his head. "Since I was young, I've spoiled you, but were you a Heavenly Dao Beauty then? Do you think I'm such a utilitarian person in your heart?"
"My love for you is genuine."
"I once swore upon my sword in front of you that if my love for you was tainted by even a trace of impurity, one day, my sword would shatter and my body would be torn apart."
"You know that I'm a Sword Cultivator."
"The oaths made by Sword Cultivators with their swords are never false."
"Then—"
A glint of lust flashed in Ji Taiping's eyes as he pulled Ji Jianian's delicate body into his embrace, caressing it up and down. "Let me show you how much I love you right now."
"Mmm—"
With his mouth covered, Ji Jianian's cheeks instantly turned red with embarrassment. "But you're my distant cousin, and the Crown Prince wouldn't approve."
"If they don't approve, I'll kill them."
"You can't kill them."
"Then what should we do? Once I become the strongest in Great Xia, my sword will be the only rule in this world!"
"I will marry you, and no one will dare stop me!"
Two hours later, Ji Taiping lay on a straw mat at the edge of a cliff, gazing at the ranking board where "White Robe" was in 986th place. A glint of ruthlessness and anticipation flashed in his eyes.
White Robe Sword Cultivator.
The previous number one Sword Cultivator of Great Xia.
They became famous on the same day, both rare talents in the Sword Dao.
However, the world believed that White Robe was stronger because he always won by one move. Even after White Robe was hunted down and killed by the Capital Zhang Family, some still thought that Ji Taiping was inferior to him.
The reason was simple.
He always lost by just one move.
That single move made his position as the number one Sword Cultivator in Great Xia unstable to this day. Whenever people mentioned him, some would still sigh and say that if White Robe hadn't been hunted down to his death, Ji Taiping wouldn't have become the top Sword Cultivator.
Over the years, Ji Taiping had killed many storytellers who boasted about White Robe.
He wanted the world to forget about White Robe and remember only him, Ji Taiping, as the number one Sword Cultivator of Great Xia!
He had thought White Robe was already dead, killed during the pursuit by the Capital Zhang Family. Unexpectedly, White Robe was still on the Fame Ranking Chart, which meant he was alive, struggling to survive somewhere.
As long as he found White Robe, he would kill him in front of everyone, ensuring that no one would dare question his position as the top Sword Cultivator in Great Xia and relieving the burden on his mind.
Thinking of this, Ji Taiping couldn't help but vigorously knead the beauty in his arms. Hearing her soft moan, he quickly snapped out of it and affectionately rested his chin on her head, murmuring, "I, Ji Taiping, will become the top Sword Cultivator of Great Xia, recognized by everyone."
"Not just the top Sword Cultivator among the younger generation, but I will become the number one Sword Cultivator, feared even by old monsters!"
"And you, the number one beauty in the world."
"You're the perfect match for me."
At that moment, in a certain inn in Fufeng City, Chen Qiu sat cross-legged on the ground, his body icy as he circulated his Heart Technique. Fat Dragon and the others sat anxiously beside him, not knowing what to do.
The problem was serious.
The Malevolent Spirit of the Golden Core Fourth Stage Cultivator was currently lying on top of Chen Qiu, almost crushing him to death. His body was as cold as the Yellow Springs, and if he extended his tongue to lick, it might freeze and stick together.
(End of Chapter)
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