Assassin Seven, starting in Shennong Kingdom!

Chapter 177 Xuanwu Ranking

A wave of excitement began to sweep through every corner of the Xuanwu Kingdom, from the Deaf Gate Inn to the Deaf Gate Inn.

"The Xuanwu Ranking? What's that?"

"His Majesty recently announced to the world that, in order to maintain the stability of Xuanwu Kingdom and reduce unnecessary killings, he ordered the Imperial Observatory to compile this list. It is said that all those on the list are the top experts of Xuanwu Kingdom!"

"The Xuanwu Ranking seems to be located in Xuanwu Square. Let's go take a look."

"go!"

……

In the largest square in the imperial city, a huge stone pillar, more than fifty meters high, was erected at some unknown time.

There were names written in special ink on top, followed by information about rankings, totaling over a hundred names!

Each one represents a top-tier expert from the Xuanwu Kingdom!

Such a massive project would be impossible for even the Kingdom of Ster to complete overnight.

Although some people have noticed it in the past, no one has bothered to investigate what it actually is.

Clearly, this was planned in advance.

Early on, the entire square was already crowded with people from all walks of life and various factions.

Even the six major sects, including the Tianlong Gang, have come.

"Huh? Why is it different?"

"Why are those things on top golden?"

"The first nineteen are all... wow...! Absolutely top-tier masters!?"

"The third one is actually the leader of the Heavenly Dragon Gang! Who came before him?"

"Fourth, the master of Plum Blossom Manor, the Plum Blossom Hero, whose ultimate skill is the Plum Blossom Sword Technique. In addition, he is proficient in more than ten superior sword techniques and is the number one swordsman in Xuanwu Kingdom!"

"The fifth-ranked player is Blood Asura! Didn't this guy disappear for many years? Is he going to make a comeback!?"

"Who knows, tsk!"

"Ranked ninth, Purple Lightning Twin Blades, Yan Yan, a top-tier expert..."

"Ranked nineteenth, Nine-Finger Demon of Love, ultimate skill 'Tragic Demonic Melody'!"

……

Behind the crowd, in a secluded teahouse.

Qin Ming and Lanminghua sat there watching. The latter was clearly not interested, with one foot propped up on the stool and leaning back. "Putting me on such a high pedestal is like trying to kill me with flattery. It was already troublesome enough, but now it's even more troublesome."

Qin Ming smiled and said calmly, "If we're talking about using flattery to kill, I'm probably the one who should be saying it."

"……makes sense."

Ranked second on the Xuanwu List: Fei Xi!

The description can be summed up in just four words: "The Supreme Ruler!"

But he was number one...

The number one on the Xuanwu Ranking is Qin Ming, the master of the Dan Pavilion, the number one person in the world, a medical sage, and a person who is well-versed in all martial arts.

Not counting these, even more information about him was written down below.

"His eldest disciple, Xinyu, is the deputy head of the Pill Pavilion, ranked twelfth on the Xuanwu Ranking, a top-tier expert, and a divine healer!"

"Chen Xiaoju, the second disciple of the sect, is the head of the Medicine Hall of the Pill Pavilion. He is ranked eighteenth on the Xuanwu Ranking and is a top-notch expert! A divine physician!"

"Qingfeng, the third disciple of the sect, is the leader of the Shadow Assassin organization, ranked seventeenth on the Xuanwu List, and possesses the ultimate skill 'Azure Cloud Flowing Water Sword,' making him a top-tier master!"

"Long Ming, a trusted confidant and head of the Dan Pavilion's Enforcement Hall, is ranked sixth on the Xuanwu Ranking. His ultimate skill is suspected to be the ancient martial art 'Ten Revolutions of the Heavenly Demon,' and his strength is unfathomable. His ranking is yet to be determined!"

"Mo Li, a disciple without formal appointment, is the daughter of Blood Asura Mo Lang and Princess Luo Li of the Great Power Kingdom. Her ultimate skill is suspected to be the ancient martial art 'Blood Demon Heavenly Record,' making her a top-tier expert..."

One by one, almost everyone around Qin Ming was exposed.

Not only his relationship with him, but even the identities and backgrounds of these people are probably questionable.

Originally, Qin Ming did not intend for these people to show off too much; it would have been fine for them to stay peacefully in the Pill Pavilion and live a quiet life.

As for the danger.

As long as he lives, this peace will continue.

If Qingfeng hadn't insisted on his own way, Qin Ming wouldn't have initially planned for him to become an assassin leader.

After years of effort, Dan Pavilion has been transformed by him into a paradise, much like Chicken Island, under his protection.

He just didn't expect Fei Xi to suddenly pull such a stunt. Although he didn't know the specifics of her intentions, he was afraid that it would be difficult to return to his peaceful life in the future.

Feeling somewhat disheartened, he stood up and left the teahouse.

Lanminghua glanced at him and suddenly said, "Hey, handsome, you can't protect them forever. You've done enough, but there are some things they have to face on their own."

Qin Ming didn't say anything, but simply disappeared down the stairs.

I know Qin Ming can definitely hear me, but whether he actually listens or not is another matter.

Lanminghua turned his head to look at the huge stone tablet, his eyes narrowed, and muttered to himself, "This is getting more and more troublesome... tsk."

……

The days that followed were not much different from usual. If I had to say something, it was that those who made it onto the Xuanwu Ranking began to face frequent challenges.

The saying "People live to fight for their pride" is perfectly embodied in the Xuanwu Kingdom.

Compared to their past caution, the people of Xuanwu Kingdom today seem to have suddenly encountered a number.

Xuanwu Ranking: ?

In the past, only when facing those masters who were already famous throughout Xuanwu Kingdom, or those from certain major sects, would people feel a little wary.

Otherwise, even if a top expert like the Nine-Fingered Demon of Love appeared in front of him, most people would only think of him as a performance artist.

Hua, with his rotten life, is nothing but a beggar.

However, as the Xuanwu Ranking became more widely known, it became unrealistic for these people to hide.

At first, some people didn't believe it and wanted to try to challenge these top masters. Then, for the first time, people directly realized just how big the difference was between the words "top" and "first-class".

For a time, a near-fanatical cultivation craze swept through the Xuanwu Kingdom.

In Xuanwu Kingdom, from disciples of major sects to ordinary martial artists, the enthusiasm for cultivation is at an all-time high!

I believe that it won't be long before a large number of experts emerge in Xuanwu Kingdom.

……

Six months have passed since the Xuanwu Ranking was first opened.

With the reconstruction of the Tianlian Sect, the sect leader Jiang Huilian reached the level of a top expert, single-handedly sweeping away several first-class experts and restoring the prestige of the Tianlian Sect!

Unlike the fervor in Xuanwu Kingdom, giants like Dan Pavilion seemed completely unaffected.

No, it seems that the Dan Pavilion's status in the Xuanwu Kingdom is now at its zenith...

Four top-tier masters.

As the formidable strength of these top masters became widely known, their prestige became truly terrifying.

The Longmen Inn was still packed to capacity.

"Tsk tsk, that's not all. Don't forget that the leader of the Shadow Assassins was also his disciple..."

"With the Pill Pavilion and the Shadow Organization combined, the Heavenly Dragon Gang will probably be overwhelmed, right?"

"Remove the 'I'm afraid' part, and the Pill Pavilion will suffice."

"And Blood Asura's daughter is also that person's disciple..."

"hiss!"

It's terrifying to think about. Nearly half of the top experts in the entire Xuanwu Kingdom have an inseparable relationship with Qin Ming!

This doesn't even include the terrifying content on the Xuanwu Ranking that would make your heart pound just by looking at it.

The number one person in Xuanwu Kingdom, a master of all martial arts under heaven...

"By the way, has anyone challenged that person?"

Suddenly, someone broke the silence.

As a result, all eyes turned to him, even those at the next table looked over, and one of them said irritably, "You're going?"

The man jumped up in shock, shouting, "I didn't say anything!"

Several people rolled their eyes, then the one who spoke pondered, "Although no one dares to challenge that one, there are some rumors about the Blood Asura's daughter. Back then, the Blood Asura acted tyrannically and made many enemies. Now that we know his daughter is in the Pill Pavilion, I've heard..."

"Three top-tier experts have already been defeated. One of them is said to be a top-tier expert at the peak, and he was also defeated. However, it is said that the Blood Asura's daughter was also injured and is currently recuperating."

"Who?"

"They say he's Blood Asura's enemy, his name is... Azure Dragon?"

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