Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 217 Inquiry
Chiyang City.

Chengnan Training Center.

This area has almost been taken over by Yang Kaitai, Xiao Hanxue, Fang Qiyun, and Ji Qingqing.

For the past few days, the four of them have been living almost entirely at this training center, doing their best to adapt to the changes in strength brought about by their sudden increase in physique.

Since their sparring partners were all of roughly the same level, their progress was extremely rapid.

Following Xiao Hanxue, Fang Qiyun and Yang Kaitai have both mastered the Gang Jin technique and are qualified to take the master-level professional exam.

On the contrary, Ji Qingqing's foundation is too poor. Even though she and Fang Qiyun were among the first to possess master-level physiques, she still cannot definitively unleash the power of Gang Jin.

Currently, the focus of the group is on teaching her to master the Gang Jin (罡劲).

The group had already agreed that once she could freely unleash her inner energy, they would all take the master-level exam together.

However, while their plan was well-conceived, they clearly underestimated the influence of four master-level martial artists.

In Chuzhou, master-level martial artists are considered to be at the pinnacle of martial arts, each capable of influencing the landscape of the martial arts world and the extraordinary world.

Four master-level martial artists suddenly appeared at the Chengnan Training Center...

The entire martial arts association was alarmed.

Although these four master-level martial artists have not yet been assessed, information circulated by Zhang Haoran, Xiang Bai, and others, as well as descriptions of the commotion and destructive power displayed by the training center staff during their sparring sessions, suggests that…

On this day, Wu Sheng, the president of the Martial Arts Association, and Xie Yusheng, the vice president, personally went to the Chengnan Training Center.

He personally observed the training of the four.

After watching the group train, the two were filled with surprise and delight.

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! At this time of turmoil, the emergence of four great martial arts masters in Chu Province is truly a blessing for Chu Province and a boon for the Federation!"

Wu Sheng burst into laughter.

The four people who were sparring paused their movements slightly when they saw the arrival of these two highly respected master-level martial artists.

"President Wu, Master Xie, what brings you here?"

Yang Kaitai greeted him.

"Kaitai, you guys kept it a secret for a long time. You've already reached the master level without making a sound. If I had known you had such achievements, I should have shown them off at the World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament and let all the martial artists in Chuzhou admire your skills."

Wu Sheng said with a smile.

"President Wu, you flatter us. We only recently improved our physical fitness. Not long ago, you personally gave us guidance. Don't you know what level we were at then?"

Yang Kaitai said.

Fang Qiyun nodded as well.

After they returned from the Temple of Fertile Crescent, Wu Sheng had been guiding them in their martial arts training. Their selflessness earned their deep respect.

"It seems you have quite a bit of luck."

As Wu Sheng spoke, his gaze swept over Yang Kaitai, Fang Qiyun, and Xiao Hanxue, finally settling on Ji Qingqing: "I have no doubt that you have all become martial masters, but this one... won't you introduce her to us?"

"Hello, President Wu, I am Ji Qingqing."

Ji Qingqing took the initiative to greet them.

Fang Qiyun, who was standing nearby, added, "She is Ji Fuyou's older sister."

"Ji Fuyou?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Sheng couldn't help but be somewhat surprised: "Speaking of Ji Fuyou... I haven't seen him for a while. What has he been busy with lately?"

Yang Kaitai glanced at Ji Qingqing and said with a smile, "President Wu should have guessed it too."

Upon hearing his tone, Wu Sheng gasped in shock: "So... the news and rumors I received... are true!? Master Ji really did discover a secret place and obtain a large number of red physique source crystals during this time?"

"Hmm? A secret place?"

Yang Kaitai was taken aback: "Where did this rumor come from?"

"It should just be a rumor spread by someone with ulterior motives. After all, the emergence of four martial masters in Chuzhou at once is too eye-catching. Everyone wants to know where you got so many red physique source crystals."

Wu Sheng paused as he spoke, "Furthermore, some people are speculating whether you obtained any other treasures besides the red physique source crystal."

"Heh, since they've guessed this far, they must know where our Captain Ji's red physique source crystal came from, right?"

Fang Qiyun scoffed.

Red Physique Source Crystals are precious, and Ji Fuyou's sudden appearance of so many will inevitably attract the attention of some people. They have already prepared their responses.

And the four martial arts masters...

The presence of five master-level martial artists meant they didn't have to worry about anyone daring to forcefully interrogate them.

Just give it a passable look, believe it or not.

"Want a Red Physique Source Crystal? Go to the Death Rift Valley! There's a giant mutated earwig there, and the probability of it producing a Red Physique Source Crystal is quite good."

Yang Kaitai directly revealed this secret, which was not exactly a secret.

"The Great Rift Valley of Death, huh?"

Wu Sheng nodded.

They guessed that was the reason.

If Ji Fuyou hadn't gained a lot there, he wouldn't have provided so much information on the mutated creatures so soon after the Death Rift appeared. "When the Death Rift appeared, Captain Ji was among the first master-level martial artists to enter, and it seems he returned with a full load."

Wu Sheng, the association president, responded with a smile and said, "In this way, I can also report back to those people above."

Yang Kaitai nodded slightly.

Just then, a voice came from afar: "What are you talking about? It looks like it's quite lively."

Upon hearing this voice, Yang Kaitai, Fang Qiyun, Ji Qingqing, and the others were all taken aback, and then one by one they showed a look of surprise and delight.

"team leader."

"Floating Float, you're back?"

Wu Sheng and Xie Yusheng were slightly embarrassed.

When she turned to look at Ji Fuyou, there was still a hint of guilt in her eyes.

"President Wu, President Xie, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me directly."

Ji Fuyou smiled and spoke.

Wu Sheng glanced at Xie Yusheng beside him, then at Ji Fuyou and his group, sighed, and cupped his hands, saying, "Master Ji, we are also acting under orders and have no choice but to come."

Xie Yusheng also said, "It is true that we were ordered to gather information, but it is also true that we are genuinely happy that four master-level martial artists have emerged in our Chuzhou. The Yellow Dragon Cave has appeared in Chuzhou, and the extremely dangerous Death Rift Valley has appeared in Qingzhou. We are overjoyed to have four more master-level martial artists to share the burden with us, and we would never dare to have any dirty thoughts."

Ji Fuyou ignored their predicament.

They also refused to acknowledge their difficulties.

but……

Considering that President Wu Sheng had ultimately shown him kindness by gifting him the gun, he still said, "I naturally trust President Wu and President Xie on this matter, especially President Wu. If you were really like those people, you would probably have already held an important position in Tiandu City, instead of staying in Chuzhou as the president of the Martial Arts Association."

This Martial Arts Association President is incredibly powerful, definitely on par with the Wind and Rain Pavilion, and a level above ordinary masters.

Upon hearing this, Wu Sheng gave a bitter smile: "Even if you hide in Chuzhou, you will not find peace in the end. In this great era, no one can remain unscathed."

"If you feel really lost about the future, then go out into the mist to kill monsters and other creatures to get enough resources to strengthen yourself."

Ji Fuyou said, "In this brand new era, to some extent everyone is already standing on the same starting line... Well, although the starting points may not be the same, in this new era, the opportunities are equal. As long as we can seize one opportunity after another, one day, the times will prove us right or wrong."

Wu Sheng nodded after hearing this.

perhaps……

It's time to leave this comfortable position and venture into the fog to forge a future.

These martial artists, who were all able to reach the level of Huajin in this degenerate age, were just old, not dead.

Thinking of this, he glanced at Yang Kaitai and the others: "I have personally verified that you all have master-level strength. I will soon help you update your master-level titles and make master-level certificates."

"Good work."

Yang Kaitai smiled and responded.

"Of course, the Martial Arts Association is meant to serve all martial artists."

As Wu Sheng spoke, he looked at the group and said, "Furthermore, if the fog in Chuzhou gets out of control, I hope that you will all help out and stop its spread, as we are all members of Chuzhou."

"We would have done this even without Chairman Wu saying so."

Yang Kaitai said.

Fang Qiyun, who was standing to the side, seemed to have thought of something and said, "In order to better get the local authorities to cooperate with our operations, Qingqing and I would like to take on the position of vice president of the Chuzhou Martial Arts Association. Would that be convenient?"

"Just a vice president position?"

Wu Sheng was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy: "Of course, if you're willing, I'll personally handle the formalities for you."

Ji Fuyou glanced at Ji Qingqing.

It's obvious that this temporary assignment was her idea.

However, considering her obsession with her official post, he ultimately said nothing.

He simply said, "In the future, if either Chairman Wu or Chairman He wants to inquire about any information, they can just have them contact me directly. The red physique source crystals mainly come from the Death Rift Valley, while the red spirit source crystals come from the transaction with Master Gu."

"Spiritual Source Crystal?"

Wu Sheng was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised: "Master Ji also obtained a red spiritual source crystal?"

"Of course, President Wu, don't forget that although I cultivate both body and mind, I initially focused on the path of mental ability. My physical cultivation has already reached the master level, so naturally my mental cultivation must keep up."

Ji Fuyou said calmly.

Wu Sheng was naturally very clear about this information, and nodded upon hearing this explanation.

But as soon as he agreed, he seemed to realize something: "The spiritual aspect must also keep up!? Keep up!?"

The next moment, the president of the Chuzhou Martial Arts Association suddenly looked up, his face full of astonishment: "Master Ji, you just said that the spiritual path must also keep up... Could it be that..."

Not only him, but Xie Yusheng, Yang Kaitai, Fang Qiyun and others also realized the implication of these words and suddenly focused their attention on Ji Fuyou.

Ji Fuyou remained silent.

He simply released his spiritual power, which had already been elevated to level 31 and undergone a qualitative change.

Instantly, the tangible mental pressure unique to masters quickly enveloped everyone's hearts and permeated the entire venue.

(End of this chapter)