Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 188 The Great Banner
"In this world, there is no absolutely safe forbidden zone in the mist!"

Ji Fuyou warned Ji Qingqing, and also reminded himself: "Even if it is a newly appeared mist and only low-level orcs are emerging from it, we must not be careless in the slightest, because no one knows what is connected behind the mist!"

Ji Qingqing nodded.

These warnings, though not posted on the official website of the Central State Spiritual Power Association, can be found in many pieces of advice written by "veterans" to newcomers.

Ji Fuyou handed the three newly acquired blue source crystals to Ji Qingqing: "Refine them."

Ji Qingqing did not refuse and quickly began refining the blue source crystals of the two bodies and one spirit.

Ji Fuyou glanced at the gradually dissipating mist...

They're almost out of the Misty Forest.

But this trip to the Misty Forest made him realize the risks lurking in the mist.

I remember the Misty Forest first appeared and was transformed into a permanent forbidden area three years ago.

At that time, people considered the Misty Forest a low-level forbidden area, and many hunters, under the call of high-ranking figures, ventured deep into it, hoping to completely destroy this forbidden area.

result……

Although the orcs and monsters in the forest are not particularly strong, the losses they suffer each time are unexpected.

It wasn't until two years ago, when someone brought out news of the thousand-year-old tree spirit, that the fervor to destroy the Misty Forest gradually subsided.

No longer do teams shamelessly claim they will completely wipe out all the orcs and monsters in this forest and reclaim their lost territory.

A year ago, Gu Qing led his men deep into the forest, killed the thousand-year-old tree demon, and brought back news that there was more than one thousand-year-old tree demon in the forest, thus solidifying the reputation of the Misty Forest as a forbidden area.

People no longer discuss clearing out the forbidden area and reclaiming lost territory. At most, when the number of orcs and monsters inside continues to increase, they will respond to the call and go in to clean up the area a few times to reduce the number of monsters and prevent the forbidden area from spreading outwards.

But now, Ji Fuyou discovers that besides the thousand-year-old tree demon, there is also a two-headed monster tens of meters tall waiting to descend through the power of void teleportation in the Misty Forest...

Given how terrifying that monster is, even if Ji Fuyou were to reassemble the team that had been tasked with killing the Fengwo Cult Leader to confront it, they would likely only face certain death.

It is estimated that only a team composed of the Federation's top martial arts masters and spiritual masters would have any hope of surrounding and killing him.

"The spiritual master... is almost here."

Ji Fuyou thought to himself.

The two emerged from the fog.

"My phone can be turned on now, and the signal has been restored."

Not long after emerging from the fog, Ji Qingqing discovered this.

"Ah."

Ji Fuyou also took out his phone, turned it on, and contacted Lu Xingchen.

His phone was specially made; it was not only extremely sturdy, but also exceptionally resistant to the corrosive effects of the fog.

Although its overall performance is slightly inferior to that of advanced smartphones on the market, its standby time is extremely long.

If the device is not turned on, it can still be used normally after a month of restarting.

As soon as Ji Fuyou informed Lu Xingchen, he quickly drove to the outer perimeter of the entrance to the Misty Forest, picked him up, and headed straight back to Starlight City.

Shortly after getting into the car, Ji Fuyou's phone suddenly rang.

As he answered the phone, He Qilin's voice came through: "You didn't kill Xia Feng!?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Fuyou's pupils contracted slightly, and his breathing slowed by half a beat.

However, he quickly realized that He Qilin had used an affirmative sentence, not a question.

Moreover, he believed that with his unknown teleportation authority, he could kill Xia Feng and the others without leaving any evidence.

At that moment, he asked in a puzzled tone, "What do you mean?"

"You just need to remember that we all believe in you, and Xia Feng's death has nothing to do with you."

He Qilin continued, "You just came out of the Misty Forest? Someone will come looking for you. Cooperate with them and don't admit to any of their accusations."

After saying that, he hung up the phone directly.

Ji Fuyou stared indifferently at his phone, which was now stuck in silence.

He was 100% certain that Xia Zheng couldn't find evidence that he had killed Xia Feng, but they still planned to send people to investigate him and target him, so there was no other reason.

It's clear they're trying to intimidate people with their power.

Even to the point of taking out one's anger on others.

"Cooperate?"

Ji Fuyou now holds a position on the Heavenly Ranking, which is crucial to the Civilization Trial. Anyone who dares to target him will pay an unbearable price.

Therefore, Xia Zheng wanted to intimidate people with his power, but he didn't dare to actually use force.

Even if it's forceful...

As long as Xia Zheng and his group don't come out in full force, deploying mental masters or even martial saint-level power, he can go anywhere in the world with his mastery of void teleportation.

"The Civilization Trial and the Mist Erosion are extremely precarious. The death of any top expert is a significant loss. For the sake of the greater good, I don't want to waste my time and energy on you. However, if you persist in your actions, I am willing to make painful sacrifices."

While he was thinking, he took out his phone and dialed Fang Qiyun's number: "Where are you?"

"I am in the State Martial Arts Association, where I learn a fighting technique from President Wu Sheng."

Fang Qiyun responded, then immediately asked, "What is it?"

"Help me protect someone."

Ji Fuyou said, "Do you remember Yu Xiaoyu?"

"I know, your little girlfriend, I'm going right now."

Fang Qiyun readily agreed.

“This matter is very complicated, but… Xiaoyu is insignificant. You should be able to protect her. If not, call on Yang Kaitai and Xiao Hanxue. With your status as members of the Heavenly Ranking, everyone will give you face.”

Ji Fuyou Road.

"I understand, I won't let anything happen to her."

Fang Qiyun's tone became slightly serious.

Ji Fuyou hung up the phone, and Ji Qingqing immediately looked at him with concern: "Xiao You..."

"Just follow me, nothing will happen," Ji Fuyou said.

Seeing that Ji Fuyou didn't say much, Ji Qingqing understood that telling her about the seriousness of the matter would probably be pointless.

She didn't ask any more questions, but she gripped the hem of her clothes even tighter.

The Misty Forest is some distance from Starlight City.

When the seasonal floaters arrived at their lodgings, several hours had already passed.

Before even entering Jiangtao Pavilion, he could already sense more than a dozen auras inside, one of which had even reached the master level.

"That's it?"

He was slightly surprised.

However, after considering He Qilin's reaction, she already had a good idea of ​​what was going on.

They really are using their power to intimidate others.

If we were to use force, there would be more than just this few people.

"Wait for me in the car for a moment."

Ji Fuyou said something and gave Lu Xingchen a look.

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly.

If anything unusual happens, he will start the car immediately and drive Ji Qingqing away at full speed.

Ji Fuyou got out of the car and took a few steps to the outside of his villa.

As soon as he appeared, the dozen or so people surrounding the villa noticed him and quickly surrounded him.

The leader, a master-level martial artist, directly presented an identification: "I am Tang Wei from the Department of Criminal Management for Mental Abilities. Ji Fuyou, you are involved in a murder case. Please come with us to cooperate with the investigation."

"Am I involved in a murder case? Do you have any evidence?"

Ji Fuyou Road.

"Since we have summoned you, we must have evidence. Please cooperate."

As Tang Wei spoke, the dozen or so people accompanying him quickly took their positions and secretly surrounded him.

"Where's the evidence? Show it to me!"

Ji Fuyou reached out his hand.

"You'll see it when you return to the Department of Psychic Crime Management..."

"You want me to go with you without any evidence? On what grounds?! Just because you have a lot of influence?!"

Tang Wei was interrupted mercilessly by Ji Fuyou before he could finish speaking.

"Ji Fuyou, don't make things difficult for us..."

Tang Wei made a hand gesture.

Several of the dozen or so people surrounding Ji Fuyou immediately reached for their guns.

"call out!"

Almost as soon as they made that move, the Wuji Sword roared out and flew past the group of men who had drawn their guns at an incredible speed.

"what!"

In an instant, screams of agony erupted from their mouths.

"This is a warning! Anyone who dares to draw their gun will have their head pierced by the Wuji Sword next time! You might as well try and see if you can draw your gun faster, or if my flying sword can do it faster!"

Ji Fuyou raised his right hand.

The Wuji Sword, which had circled once, hovered in his palm, radiating a chilling aura.

His decisive action immediately shocked the rest of the group, even causing Tang Wei's expression to change slightly.

"Ji Fuyou, you dare to lay a hand on me!?"

"Make a move? You might as well try and see if I dare to kill you."

Ji Fuyou looked at Tang Wei: "If the people behind you really wanted to deal with me, they would never have sent you alone. The fact that you are alone means that you are facing great resistance! Under these circumstances, even if I kill you all, the consequences I will face will not be much worse than if I went to the Department of Management of Mental Ability Crimes with you."

Kill them all!
Tang Wei, and many others in the arena, understood that with Ji Fuyou's strength, this was by no means empty talk.

"Ji Fuyou, we are just following orders from above. Why are you making things difficult for us?"

Tang Wei took a deep breath and said.

"Follow orders?"

Ji Fuyou shook his head: "Don't treat me like an ordinary mentalist! Do you know my identity? One of the 108 winners of the Trial Grounds! A holder of the Lesser Celestial Rank! One of the 108 people who will shoulder the responsibility for the next trial of human civilization! And the most outstanding of the 108! The future of human civilization rests on the shoulders of us 108! On average, each of us is related to the life and death of hundreds of millions of people on Crimson Star! Especially me, one of the top three, it's no exaggeration to say that I'm related to the life and death of hundreds of millions of people!"

He looked at Tang Wei: "Right now, you dare to act against me for the sake of so-called orders from above?! What sinister intentions do you have?! You want to kill hundreds of millions of people?! Who exactly is your superior? Tell me, I'll go and ask him myself, and I'll let everyone judge for me, to see whether his orders are more important, or the lives of hundreds of millions of people!"

Who is that person up there?

all know.

But no one dared to actually stand up.

"you……"

Hearing Ji Fuyou's sophistry, Tang Wei couldn't help but say, "Ji Fuyou, you don't represent the lives and deaths of hundreds of millions of people!"

"I don't represent the lives and deaths of hundreds of millions of people. Your words don't count; only the words of everyone on the Heavenly Ranking count! The sword of the Civilization Trial hangs high above us, yet the person behind you dares to disregard the bigger picture and target us trial participants!? Does he have any sense of the bigger picture at all!?"

Ji Fuyou stared sharply at Tang Wei: "Whose orders are you following!? I want to know, has he become the ruler of Crimson Star, the king of all humanity? Will his orders supersede the future of the entire human race?"

These words, which struck right to the heart, and the imposing aura emanating from Ji Fuyou at that moment, caused Tang Wei to involuntarily take three steps back.

"Ji Fuyou, this is our Department of Management of Crimes Committed by Mental Abilities..."

"You think you can make me surrender without any evidence? I suspect you're foreign spies in disguise, your goal is to infiltrate the Federation and frame us, the members of the Heavenly Ranking who bear the future of humanity!"

Beside Ji Fuyou, the Wuji Sword quickly emitted a sword hum.

Tang Wei, and the dozen or so people he brought with him, involuntarily took a few more steps back.

After Ji Fuyou finished speaking, he pointed outwards with his hand: "Are you going to make a move or not? If you're not going to make a move, then all of you get out of here!"

(End of this chapter)