Chapter 2193: Debating Number One
Lin Dong has some impressions of these people from the Dragon Country War Department and Martial Alliance.
They are all among the proud Sons of Heaven.
Of course, none of the elder generation is here.
This topic is mainly for the younger generation to participate in.
The young martial artists are quite keen on rankings like these.
As for the initiator of this topic, it's Huang Jinwen.
At the moment, Huang Jinwen laughingly said, "Who does everyone think is the first person under the Heavenly Realm now?"
Someone familiar with Huang Jinwen flattered him by saying, "I think the first person under the Heavenly Realm is surely the Saber Emperor!"
"The Saber Emperor reached the peak of Ninth Level Grandmaster many years ago. The last time he made a move, I remember it was twenty years ago. Twenty years ago, he killed a Ninth Level Grandmaster from Yingjiang Country with a single slash."
"Moreover, twenty years ago, it's rumored that the Saber Emperor also clashed with King Kunlun. The two fought for a day and a night, without reaching a conclusion."
"Later, King Kunlun could become the first person under the Heavenly Realm because he broke through to the Tenth Stage Grandmaster. Otherwise, how could he have held that position for so long?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Jinwen's face bloomed with a satisfied smile.
Although his grandfather advocates low-key behavior, Huang Jinwen wants to win some reputation for his grandfather. If he can obtain the title of the first person under the Heavenly Realm, then his own fame will subsequently rise.
However, just as he says this, someone rebuts, "I think the first person under the Heavenly Realm is surely the Crimson Pupil King!"
This person is a martial artist closely related to Zhang Yichen. He belongs to Zhang Yichen's people.
He also starts boasting about the Crimson Pupil King.
"The Crimson Pupil King, with his illusion technique, can even trap Heavenly Realm martial artists."
"It's rumored that thirty years ago, the Crimson Pupil King had a great battle with an overseas Heavenly Realm martial artist. Using illusions, he trapped him for two days and nights."
"Though eventually, the strong power of that Heavenly Realm martial artist broke free forcefully. But just for this record, who can do the same?"
"Not to mention King Kunlun is dead, even if he wasn't, I would still consider the Crimson Pupil King the first under the Heavenly Realm!"
"What a pity, the Crimson Pupil King is inherently low-key, doesn't like fighting for fame or profit. Otherwise, even if King Kunlun were alive, he wouldn't be his match!"
Many people feel this makes sense.
They consider the Crimson Pupil King to be the first person under the Heavenly Realm.
After all, it's a presence that can trap even Heavenly Realm martial artists within illusions.
Yet naturally, some people disagree.
Jin Yu's people also spoke up at this moment, "I think the first person under the Heavenly Realm should be the Toad Poison King!"
"As everyone knows, a terrifying Poison Master is formidable. Many Poison Masters, at the First Stage Grandmaster, can step over and kill Second or even Third Stage Grandmasters."
"In real life-and-death struggles, they are typically invincible among their peers. Of course, if sparring, it's hard to tell."
"However, since we aim to assess combat power, it should be evaluated by real combat power; the power in life-and-death battles counts as true combat power."
"And who would not fear the same-peers Ninth Level Grandmaster peak Poison Master in a life-and-death battle?"
The words of these three are all intended to flatter their respective masters.
Despite appearing to be in a good relationship, Huang Jinwen, Jin Yu, and Zhang Yichen each have their own ideas.
Their elders will come to aid the Lin Family from the Capital City to ambush Master Lin. Surely, they will make a scene to steal the spotlight.
If they can gain the title of the first person under the Heavenly Realm this battle, then their social status will soar.
Even among those proud sons of the Hidden Clan, when they meet them in the future, they wouldn't dare show disrespect like earlier.
After all, they will be the younger generation of the first person under the Heavenly Realm in the future!
Of course, the position of the first person under the Heavenly Realm, after all, is held by only one individual.
So regardless of their good relationship, they want their respective elders to win this title.
The three of them pre-arranged to flatter their elders in the crowd, which has led to disputes breaking out.
Huang Jinwen also stepped in at this moment, saying, "Whether it's illusion technique or poison path, they are all side paths, not as formidable as the true Martial Way!"
"The art of swordsmanship is ranked alongside Kendo as the strongest attack path. One slash severs all illusions and poisons alike!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yichen was somewhat dissatisfied. He also personally stepped in to dispute:
"Jinwen, your words are too arrogant. The art of swordsmanship might be formidable, but can it chop down illusions?"
"Illusions capable of trapping Heavenly Realm martial artists, no matter how strong the Ninth Stage Grandmaster martial artist's swordsmanship is, even if it combines man and sword, can only be helpless."
"When trapped in an illusion, no matter how strong the sword skills are, it's like chopping into water or cotton, completely futile."
Jin Yu also said, "Jinwen, don't underestimate the poison path. Some poisons, even Ninth Level Grandmaster martial artists can't withstand."
"A poisoned swordsmanship Grandmaster might not even be able to hold their sword steady."
The three people, once seemingly in good relations, are now directly engaging in disputes to earn prestige for their elders as the first person under the Heavenly Realm.
Initially, they were mindful of their appearance, so even if they disputed, their words were comparatively polite.
But as the dispute continued, none of the three could control themselves, growing more and more agitated.
Eventually, they directly argued with each other.
The three who previously called each other brothers and friends were now calling each other by their names and even swearing profusely.
"Huang Jinwen, what did you just say? Are you daring to say my great-grandfather can't withstand a slash from your grandfather? You're outrageously crazy, no wonder you provoke Dong Lin, Young Master Dong just now. With that stinking mouth of yours, it's no surprise Young Master Dong said you're unworthy to be his friend."
"Jin Yu, what the hell are you saying? Do you want to fight?" Huang Jinwen seemed to break defensive, as what happened earlier had already made him regretful.
Now that Jin Yu brought it up, it made him feel humiliated.
Jin Yu was not afraid of him, he said, "Come if you want, am I afraid of you?"
"Are you two berserk? Daring to make a move at Young Master Lin's big wedding?" On the side, Zhang Yichen still retained his wits, quickly scolding the two.
Only then did the two come to their senses and quickly shut their mouths.
Earlier, they were just too agitated.
At this moment, another martial artist spoke up.
"I think the first person under the Heavenly Realm should be Lin family's Old Ancestor. Don't be fooled by how rarely he makes a move, but his strength is unfathomable." Naturally, the speaker wanted to curry favor with people from the Lin family.
Some also said, "I think the first person under the Heavenly Realm should be Qin Feng, the Hierarch of the Dan Alliance!"
"I think it should be the First War God of the War Department, the War God of the Nation!"
"It should be the Martial Alliance's first elder!"
"I think it's the Holy Emperor ranked third on the God Ranking!"
"It should be our Xiong Country's First War God!"
"It should be our Yingjiang Country's First War God!"
"..."
At this time, more and more people gathered here to discuss this topic.
With different factions present.
And they all voiced their opinions.
Of course, they all said the first person under the Heavenly Realm belongs to someone from their respective factions.
Those are all formidable figures at the peak of Ninth Level Grandmaster, all well-established presences.
Suddenly, a voice said, "I think it's Dragon Country's Master Lin!"
Wow!
When this voice was heard, all previous disputes ceased, and the scene fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone looked towards the person who spoke those words.
They discovered it was a back-turned old man, dressed in beggar's attire with slippers on his feet.
At this moment, he was turned away from the crowd, gazing at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle.
Giving off a very high-class vibe!
Seemingly a transcendent outsider.
Lin Dong saw him and was suddenly stunned.
He really did not expect that this 'pretentious king' actually came.
That's right, he is Li Zhaixing, the Pretentious King.
The mysterious fourth on the Dragon Rankings, the one existing only at 'half-step Earth Realm' martial artist level.