Supreme Emptiness

At this moment, Hua Xiangchen was completely stunned.

He weakly said, "If the other sects don't have anyone named Chu Xingmeng."

"Then she should be a new disciple of our Supreme Sect."

"Her cultivation is even lower than Qin Caihe's, she's at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment."

The crowd fell silent.

Everyone felt a bit numb.

Today's ranking, it's so bizarre that no one could say a word.

Luo Dongcheng continued, "Third place, Yi Lianxing, one Heaven-level task, seven second-level tasks, a total of 540 Merit Points."

Many people rubbed their foreheads.

"Finally, someone with a bit of a reputation."

"Yi Lianxing is a disciple of the Spirit Beast Sect. Although she's not the chief disciple, she has an eighth-layer Foundation Establishment cultivation."

"But... she doesn't quite match up with being third, right?"

Liu Qingxian also couldn't understand.

She asked, "Fan, what's with these three women?"

"With their strength, how did they all complete Heaven-level tasks?"

Jiang Fan felt uneasy and said, "Well... maybe someone helped them."

Jin Zhongming, Liang Feiyan, and a group of disciples were filled with anger.

"Hurry up and read, see if there's any other ordinary disciple!"

"Finish reading and then we'll do the math properly!"

No one accepted these three women.

Nor did they believe that they could all execute Heaven-level tasks.

Liang Feiyan's face was serious as well, "At the moment, only Xia Chaoge can hold her ground."

"With absolute strength in play, these anomalies won't affect her."

Hua Xiangchen smiled bitterly, "Xia Chaoge completed a Heaven-level task last month, and several Earth and Profound-level ones."

"Who can shake her position?"

However.

Just after he finished speaking, Luo Dongcheng announced her name.

"Second place, Xia Chaoge, one Heaven-level task, one Earth-level task, two first-level tasks, a total of 800 Merit Points."

The crowd fell silent again.

This terrifying task completion amount contrasted sharply with the second-place ranking!

Eight hundred Merit Points.

Far surpassing the third place by more than 500!

But, still only in second place!

This instantly caused an uproar.

"Xia Chaoge, the number one prodigy of the Nine-Sect Land, 800 Merit Points, and you're telling me she's only second?"

"Hahaha! Is this ranking a joke?"

"This is absolute nonsense, it has no credibility at all!"

The disciples were completely in an uproar.

Even with Ye Cangyuan and two Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion special commissioners present, they couldn't suppress their outrage.

They directly blasted the credibility of the ranking.

Luo Dongcheng's expression changed.

He never expected that the announcement of the ranking would cause such public outcry.

He couldn't help but look at Ye Cangyuan for approval: "Vice Pavilion Master Ye, should we continue reading?"

Ye Cangyuan snorted lightly, "Read!"

"The Pavilion Master's ranks are undeniable."

"Any doubts, confront them directly here!"

Having Ye Cangyuan's firm stance, Luo Dongcheng had no more doubts.

"First place!"

The crowd instantly fell silent.

Everyone gritted their teeth, eager to see who had the qualifications to surpass Xia Chaoge and stand atop all prodigies of the Nine-Sect Land!

"Jiang Fan!"

As the name was announced.

The large square erupted in an uproar.

"Who? Jiang Fan?"

"Green Cloud Sect Jiang Fan?"

"That disciple without a Spirit Root, Jiang Fan?"

"He is the first place?"

"Hahaha! This is the biggest joke in history!"

"Is he even worthy of first place?"

...

Countless furious eyes focused on Jiang Fan.

Undoubtedly, they naturally believed Jiang Fan had cheated.

Liang Feiyan opened his mouth.

He wanted to believe in Jiang Fan, but... he couldn't accept that first place ranking.

Liu Qingxian was stunned, "Fan, this Jiang Fan...is you?"

Even those nearby couldn't believe this ranking.

Jin Zhongming burst out angrily, "Jiang Fan is first?"

"Then am I a joke?"

"If today's matter isn't clarified, I, Jin Zhongming, will permanently leave Sunset City!"

"Regardless of the Beast Tide, regardless of the flooding waters!"

"Let them all go to hell!"

Many disciples felt a deep sense of grief and indignation.

They risked their lives, shedding blood and sweat.

In the end, couldn't they compete with a few who pulled strings and took their rightful victory?

Who would be willing to fight in such a war?

Luo Dongcheng's heart trembled, but he steadied himself and said, "Two Heaven-level tasks, one second-level task, one third-level task."

"A total of 825 Merit Points!"

What?

Two Heaven-level tasks?

The crowd grew angrier.

"Is this a joke?"

"So far, there have only been five Heaven-level tasks in total!"

"Jiang Fan completed two by himself?"

"If that's true, I'll chop off my head and let him kick it as a ball!"

...

The crowd's fury boiled over.

Ye Cangyuan's presence demanded respect as he roared, "What are you all shouting for?"

"I'll have Jiang Fan explain, so you'll be convinced!"

Though he spoke decisively.

In truth, he had no confidence.

Jiang Fan completing two Heaven-level tasks last month sounded too incredible.

Could it be that the Pavilion Master actually opened a back door for him?

If today's matter isn't clarified.

It may indeed lead to mutiny, causing catastrophic consequences.

He looked solemnly at Jiang Fan, "Everyone doubts your ranking."

"Do you dare to respond?"

Jiang Fan sighed.

The Merit rankings announcement turned into such a mess.

He couldn't avoid explaining things clearly.

With a leap, he jumped onto a three-zhang-high Spirit Beast.

Overlooking the crowd, he said, "Since you all doubt, I'll tell you!"

"Those who said they'd chop off their heads and give them to me as balls, get your heads ready!"

His voice was cold.

With a hint of killing intent.

"I completed two major tasks!"

"The first, escorting the critical Thousand-mile Eagle to the Desires Sect western battlefield!"

"What's the level of this task, tell me loudly!"

The angry crowd was suddenly stunned.

Their anger immediately subsided by more than half.

"Escorting the Thousand-mile Eagle... is indeed a Heaven-level task."

"I heard the person executing this task was attacked by a fifth-level Core Formation Silver Winged Thunderbird, yet still delivered the Thousand-mile Eagle successfully."

"Being targeted by the Silver Winged Thunderbird while completing such a task is a miracle."

"So, this person was Jiang Fan!"

"Seems like we misunderstood him."

...

With part of the truth revealed, many who were vociferous earlier fell silent.

Jin Zhongming was shocked.

Jiang Fan really did complete a Heaven-level task?

But he still couldn't accept it, saying, "That's just one task!"

"I don't believe you completed two Heaven-level tasks!"

Jiang Fan glanced at him coldly and said:

"The second task was interrogating the Golden Claw Iron Wolf imprisoned in the Giant Sect's dungeon!"

"You tell me aloud!"

"What's the level of this task?"

The crowd erupted in a commotion.

"What? He completed the task of interrogating the Golden Claw Iron Wolf?"

"Many people failed while attempting this task!"

"The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was so desperate they upgraded it from Profound level to Heaven level, but no one succeeded."

"They were ready to give up and have the elders complete the task!"

"He...he actually completed it!"

"So, Jiang Fan really completed two Heaven-level tasks!"

"That means his first place... is actually unquestionable?"