Advance the future and become a martial saint on earth!

Da Xuan, Bai Yu Jing.

The city boasts numerous pavilions and ornate palaces, with roads crisscrossing in all directions and main thoroughfares with nine carriages traveling in unison. Its grandeur and prosperity are unmatched by any of the thirty-six prefectures and vassal states.

Nine hundred years ago, when the Great Mystic Lord established his rule over the Central Plains, he collected rare treasures from all over the world to forge this 'White Jade Palace'.

From then on, the destiny of the entire 'Great Xuan Heaven' was integrated, allowing the orthodox path of human immortals and martial arts to reside here, transforming into the Great Xuan Dragon Vein.

If each generation of the Great Mystic Lord can gain the approval of the ancestral lineage, it is said that his majesty is immeasurable. He can pretend to be a 'human immortal' and is comparable to the Buddhas of the heretical sects, the emperors of the divine path, the great saints of the demons, and the true demons of the turbid tide!
Within the 'White Jade Capital' stands another monument, one that has stood since the capital's construction, boasting a history spanning nearly a thousand years.

According to the first Great Mystic Lord, the flourishing of martial arts lies in the youth!

If there were one thing that could select the most outstanding talents in the world and bring them into the court.

If this continues, they will surely be able to conquer the outer heavens and make their name known throughout the nine heavens and the universe. The 'Great Xuan' dynasty, which has been weak for a long time, will become a powerful heaven and a powerful system that can stand on equal footing with the immortals and Buddhas!
Thus, a "martial arts monument" that condensed the martial arts destiny of the "Great Xuantian" immortals came into being.

The Great Mysterious Lord once collected the Qi of the thirty-six states, going as far north as the Changbai Mountains and the Heilongjiang River, and down to the rivers and streams of Jiangnan, collecting the names and deeds of outstanding people from all over the world, and inscribing them on a unique artifact called the "Young Dragon Stele".

Legend has it that this object was born from the "abundance of spiritual energy and outstanding people and land", and it records a hundred names. At the very front are the "Top Ten Seats"!
Those who can be recorded on it and whose names resonate with the Dragon Infant Stele will receive the blessing of destiny from the unseen forces, and become the chosen ones and trendsetters in the celestial realm of the Great Xuan, where the 'human immortal martial arts' are manifest!
They are like the 'chosen ones' in the systems of immortals and Buddhas, and thereafter they can achieve twice the results with half the effort in all their cultivation, opportunities, and magical battles.

The effect is even greater if the name is listed at the top of the list.

Legend has it that every generation of young dragons who are the first to be engraved with their names and inscriptions at Baiyujing will receive the favor of the Great Xuan Heaven and be blessed with a hundred years of good fortune for that generation!
Over the past nine hundred years.

Almost every generation's leader reaches the pinnacle!
Although the Great Xuan has declined, with nine surnames and ten pillars, vassal kings stationed in various places, and outsiders eyeing it covetously.
However, the 'Young Dragon Stele', which has been passed down for nearly a thousand years, is still coveted by the younger generation of various martial arts sects and aristocratic families.

After all, the Young Dragon Stele has existed since ancient times, and its origins have been passed down for hundreds of years, deeply rooted in everyone's hearts. Who wouldn't want to be the leader of their generation?
Therefore, whenever a "major event" occurs in any of the thirty-six states, the young talents who emerge from it, along with their names and deeds, will gather in Baiyujing from all over the world.

The selection was then overseen by Bai Yujing, an official in charge of the selection process, who inscribed the name on the Young Dragon Stele.

They don't need to assign these prodigies any rankings; they only need to put their names on them, and the Dao Stele will automatically respond. They don't need to do anything else.

As a marvel of humanity, the Dragon Stele embodies the combined energy and fortune of the entire 'Great Mysterious Heaven', and thus came into being.

As long as the person whose name is recorded is a Great Xuan Person, the [Young Dragon Stele] will assess their 'potential and strength' and then inscribe their name in the corresponding position and ranking!
And this day.

Qiu Wuyai, the official in charge of selecting names and inscribing the stele, dressed in a maroon robe, looked at the commemorative plaque named 'Jiangyin Prefecture' under the jurisdiction of Beicang Prefecture in the northern white mountains and black waters, which was faintly flashing, and couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation:
"Ok?"

"Where did this talisman come from? I've never seen it before."

He picked it out from among the many talismans inscribed with the titles 'state' and 'prefecture', marveling at it.

Behind this "Pingfeng Tower" is the Young Dragon Stele.

The building houses talismans from all corners of the world, representing every province and prefecture of the thirty-six states of the Great Xuan, each inscribed with the talismanic techniques of the immortals.

Just like 'transmitting sound into a secret', it transmits information, making a distance of thousands of miles seem like just a short distance.

Whenever a talented person emerges in a state or prefecture, the prefectural governor will make a decision, record the information, and send it to Baiyujing.

Qiu Wuyai has been in charge of Pingfenglou for so many years, and has seen countless young talents from the Nine Surnames and Ten Pillars vying for power.

I've also seen the descendants of princes in Baiyujing, the nobles, or the top talents in the state send their names and stories.

But those were all major prefectures and cities renowned for their martial arts.

But this time, it was somewhat unusual.

"Where is Jiangyin Prefecture?"

"Oh, I remember now, it's that small mansion located on the edge of the East Canghai Sea. If it weren't for its proximity to the East Sea Dragon Lord's Mansion, which fell from the 'Zhengfa Tian', there wouldn't even be a pseudo-Martial Saint with a title in the past, and its lineage would have withered away."

"How strange! What kind of talent could this place have? Let me see."

His fingertips touched the talisman, and a series of messages transmitted by 'Beicang' lingered in his mind, causing Qiu Wuyai, who had been raising his eyebrows with slight disdain, to suddenly narrow his eyes:
"All laws are impermanent, the Yuanfu Palace, the ancestral court of the sword, the Wangquan Sword, the favor of the powerful Jiang clan."

"Ji, Xiu?"

"Hmm, this is interesting."

Qiu Wuyai was taken aback.

Those in their line of work, regardless of their status, will all make a trip to the 'Young Dragon Stele' to try and get nominated.

But this child...
It's worth a try!
Thinking of this, he immediately picked up the plaque, walked through the corridor, and headed to the back of Pingfeng Tower and in front of the Young Dragon Stele.

Along the way, several officials from the capital, dressed in the same robes as him, greeted Qiu Wuyai.

"Lord Qiu, has another promising young talent from the prefecture been sent up? May I ask which family they belong to?"

"I've heard that Xie Wen of the 'Jade Huan Xie Clan' is just one step away from breaking through the barrier of the 'Young Martial Saint' and rising to the top. If he succeeds, he might really be promoted."

"Gu Qingzhi of the Ten Pillars of Heavenly Pool was recently favored by a heretic from the Crimson Heaven, who wanted to marry her and even offered her rare treasures. I heard that she is currently in seclusion. If she comes out of seclusion, she may have a chance to be re-ranked."

"I wonder which family makes this talisman?"

Hearing the greetings, Qiu Wuyai smiled and nodded to each person.

"No, it's just a small prefecture under the jurisdiction of Beicang, in the Changbai Mountains and the Heilongjiang River region."

Upon hearing his response, these officials in the capital thought for a moment and immediately lost much of their interest:
"Oh, then it must be some remote, obscure place where a minor disturbance has occurred."

"On the Dragon Hatchling Stele, there are one hundred people. To be included, one must at least break through the four limits and become a Dragon or Tiger."

"A little-known place with no major powers backing it up."

"Let alone these promising talents who, given time, are almost certain to become titled masters or even reach the pinnacle of power, there probably isn't even a single pseudo-Martial Saint who can rise above others."

"You made the trip for this?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Wuyai thought for a moment:
"This one is a little different."

"You'll find out soon enough."

wait?

These were all officials in the capital responsible for evaluating the Phoenix Pavilion, selecting names and nominating promising talents. Almost everyone knew the meaning behind Qiu Wuyai's words.

Therefore, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. One of the officials from Baiyujing, whose family had lived there for generations, couldn't help but chuckle.

"You mean, this young warrior from a remote, small prefecture is neither one of the Nine Clans and Ten Pillars, nor from Baiyujing?"

"Will there be white cranes calling out names?"

Before the Dragon Child Stele, two auspicious creatures, emanating from the spirits of the world, were kept. Their bodies were filled with celestial energy, without any impurities. It was said that they were white cranes that had lived for hundreds of years, and killing them would bring misfortune.

The white cranes call out their names.

This is a unique phenomenon that only occurs when new people take their place among the top 100 on the 'Young Dragon Stele'.

At that time, one of the two white cranes will ride the celestial clouds, raise its head, carry the name and deeds of the Young Dragon Stele, and ride away, following the pull of the qi, to find that person!
Along the way, anyone who looked up could see the white crane spreading its wings, bathed in celestial light and colorful clouds, making for a grand spectacle.

When the white crane finds that person, it will bestow auspicious omens upon a state or prefecture, favoring the nominee!
Legend has it that those who receive the blessing of auspicious omens can almost immediately leap forward in their cultivation, advancing to a minor realm, comparable to consuming a great elixir, without any aftereffects and with a solid foundation. This is the gift from the 'Great Profound Heaven'!

But the entire Great Xuan only has one hundred seats!

Nine surnames and ten pillars, powerful clans from various states, all within the Jade Capital.
How many noble families and descendants of high-ranking officials have coveted such a prestigious position!
Putting everything else aside, just the fact that 'auspicious omens' arrive at your door, announcing that you are the pride of the top hundred young dragons under heaven, and that there are only a handful of people who can surpass you.
This is an honor for any family or clan!
Therefore, upon hearing the name of this minor prefecture, it is no wonder that these officials from prestigious families in the capital scoffed at it.

Some people are born in Baiyujing. As soon as they are born, they can be registered in the 'Great Mystery Register' and become officials, and they will even become officials in the capital!

People from humble backgrounds who come from poor families work themselves to the bone to rise above their circumstances, eventually becoming officials in a prefecture under the jurisdiction of a state.

Although they were of the same rank, those in Baiyujing, apart from the Nine Surnames and Ten Pillars, mostly looked down on those of other surnames.

Qiu Wuyai was already used to it.

He simply wore a faint smile on his face, neither confirming nor denying, but still arrived before the towering Dome-Shaped Dao Stele, one of the 'benchmarks' of Baiyujing.

Looking at the ancient and desolate dragon stele with its swirling mystical patterns, and the two white cranes standing lazily on either side with their heads bowed, yet exuding an aura as pure as immortals and rosy clouds, they were truly awe-inspiring.

Qiu Wuyai took a deep breath, stepped forward respectfully, and, with unwavering eyes, raised the talisman inscribed with the three characters 'Jiangyin Prefecture' high, and softly uttered a command beneath the Daoist stele:

"Now, Ji Xiujing, a military man from the jurisdiction of Da Xuan Bai Shan Hei Shui, Beicang Prefecture, and Jiangyin Prefecture, has been judged and his name is hereby inscribed on this monument!"

"Recorded by Qiu Wuyai, an official in the capital, we respectfully request the judgment of the Daoist Emperor!"

In an instant.

The talisman in Qiu Wuyai's hand floated up out of thin air, and all the information recorded on it poured into the vast Dao stele.
At that moment, he raised his eyes and gently looked towards the highest point.

It is evident that on that young dragon stele, a hundred names stand clearly, as if carved by a knife and axe!

The names at the very beginning were:
【Qi Nanke, Daozi of Zhenwu Mountain】

[The First to Reach the Heir Apparent!]

[Jiangnan Sword Mountain, Walking with a Sword: Wei Zhengrong]

[Second place on the Dragon Infant Monument!]

[The Great Wall of Zhenjie, Young Master: Li Qingxian]

[Three seats on the Young Dragon Stele!]

[Xie Wen, heir of a prominent family from the Yu Huan Xie clan]

[Seven seats on the Dragon Heirloom Stele!]

Zhenwu Mountain, Jiangnan Sword Mountain, Zhenjie Great Wall, Divine Weapon Altar, Yuhuan Xie, Qishan Jiang
Those ranked at the top were all renowned figures, born into families of nine surnames and ten pillars.

These names shine brightly in this era, their gold gleaming. The top three are even 'young martial saints,' aspiring to reach the pinnacle in the future, striving to break through the nine limits and become figures comparable to the First Ancestor!

Even after watching it many times, Qiu Wuyai couldn't help but feel moved.

He was a local official who had climbed his way up from the bottom, and it wasn't easy for him to stay and work at the Pingfeng Tower. He knew all too well how difficult it was to manage the counties and prefectures under his jurisdiction.

I've always seen people from high-ranking families make the list, but I never expected this to happen.
Just as he was lost in thought, a white crane that had been lying idly suddenly straightened up, tilted its head to look at the ancient stele, blinked its eyes, and looked annoyed:
"Time to get back to work!"

The white crane named 'Qingfeng' was extremely unwilling.

To his right, a white crane named 'Bright Moon' gazed intently at the monument:
"Wasn't this something we discussed with Jiang Jing, the master of Xuan Tian Sheng Long Dao, and Da Xuan Jun when this Dao stele was erected nearly a thousand years ago?"

“Every time the names are called out, you go once and I go once. We’ve been doing this for so many years. As long as they don’t return from ancient history, we will keep doing it.”

"After all, the Great Xuan has given us the treatment of 'sharing the fate of the nation and enjoying endless blessings,' which has given us the opportunity to transform into 'auspicious omens' today."

"It's all just busy work, nothing's lost."

"This kid is actually connected to the 'Primordial Palace of Impermanence of All Laws'. Hmm, could he be the Dao Lord's backup plan?"

"However, his strength doesn't seem that great, yet he managed to attract the Dao Stele. I wonder where he'll rank."

Upon hearing this, the white crane named 'Qingfeng' picked up the conversation:
"I imagine that if I can get into one of the hundred seats, and even reach the last seat, that would be pretty good."

"This kid is too weak. Based on potential alone, he won't be able to get into the top 70."

"Above that are beings whose power is as great as dragons and tigers. No matter how much they break through the four limits, no matter how much they jump around, they are still powerless."

"Ok?"

however.

Before the white crane could finish its muttering, it suddenly saw the 'Vast Dao Stele' and it began to vibrate and hum.
Then, the prodigy named Wei Fengchun, who was in the 100th seat, was instantly pushed down!
What followed was the name 'Ji Xiu'!
But the commotion surrounding this monument has yet to subside.

Ji Xiu, born in Anning County, bone age seventeen!

As the inscription on the stele began to reveal his resume, the name 'Ji Xiu' was incorporated into it.
When his bone age reached seventeen, his ranking suddenly jumped a lot, leaping more than ten places to reach eighty-one!
The others were ranked lower, all of whom were pushed down by him!
[Having embarked on the 'Human Immortal Martial Path' for only a year, I cultivate both Dao and martial arts!]

Whoosh!
When this line of text appears and disappears.
Their ranking has climbed even higher!
[Breaking through the four limits, reaching the Great Dao Purple Mansion, and attaining the Primordial Immortal Embryo.]

A series of profound foundations!

All the hardships Ji Xiu had endured along the way were now transformed into potential, integrated into his name, and lifted up as if soaring into the clouds, winding straight upwards!
Until it was firmly secured, it settled on the thirty-sixth seat!

[The Dragon Child Stele, number thirty-six!]

[Jiangyin County, Heavenly Blade True Sect/Dragon Elephant Lineage: Ji Xiu!]

Thirty-six seats!

This scene shocked Qiu Wuyai, as did the two white cranes, whose eyes revealed surprise.

To know.
Those ranked next to him are all world-renowned figures who are now very close to becoming Martial Saints!

If it weren't for the desire to pursue the ultimate meaning of those top titles, rather than to gain the empty title of "Young Martial Saint," many of these people could have ascended to the top!

Moreover, looking at the stele, he seemed to still have more to say.

It is evident that this young man's cultivation level is not lagging behind, nor does he possess any outstanding combat achievements.
He might even get a place among the top ten!
"I don't understand, I don't understand."

The gentle breeze and white crane shook their heads slightly, but did not pay any more attention.

Instead, it instantly spread its wings, and in a flash, celestial light soared through the universe, illuminating the entire Jade Capital, and spreading out towards the White Mountains and Black Waters, overflowing with rainbow clouds!
"Blessed by Heaven, all taboos are lifted!"

"The white cranes call out their names, announcing the news far and wide!"

"On the Stele of the Young Dragon, there are thirty-six seats, all for Ji Xiu of Jiangyin!"

With a cry of a crane, auspicious omens rose from the clouds and soared into the azure sky, heading north!
This long journey passed through famous mountains and rivers, and the various prefectures and cities.
I will witness it with my own eyes!

Also known as Jiangyin Jixiu, he is no longer unknown! (End of Chapter)