Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 242 Tallinn
"The movements were too fast, so fast that it seemed abnormal."

Ji Fuyou's expression showed a hint of surprise.

Even if the Lesser Heavenly Rank can be transferred, and even if some of the descendants or offspring of those in positions of power coveted the Lesser Heavenly Rank, they wouldn't have acted so quickly.

unless……

“Those positions devour and overlap with each other, and can truly evolve to the Great Celestial Position.”

Ji Fuyou sensed that the mental fluctuations of two Heavenly Ranking members within the Heavenly Ranking Horn had disappeared, and the same was true for the other Heavenly Ranking members who were in a state of tension.

In an instant, countless spiritual fluctuations surged forth from the Heavenly Horn.

Those who were usually quiet began to speak up, and the messages conveyed by each person's emotional fluctuations were filled with worry.

Faced with this situation, He Jinglan finally gave a response.

"Individuals from the Black Gold Empire have infiltrated our Federation and committed targeted acts of violence. We have dispatched personnel to conduct stern negotiations and are pursuing their capture. All members of the Heavenly Ranking are requested to conceal their whereabouts and refrain from any contact with the outside world except through the Heavenly Horn. All the masters of the Federation have already set off to personally escort you back. If you encounter any danger while being escorted by the masters, please seek assistance from the nearest master immediately!"

He Jinglan's mental fluctuations permeated the Heavenly Horn: "This is a conspiracy targeting all those on the Heavenly Ranking in the Federation, and also a preemptive strike against the Civilization Trialers! We must all unite as one to overcome this crisis!"

"The Black Gold Empire".

Ji Fuyou "saw" the news, unsure whether it was true or not.

It is possible that some people from the Black Gold Empire are indeed treating the Federation and the Griffin Celestial Ranking members as hypothetical enemies, infiltrating the Federation to assassinate Celestial Ranking members in advance to prepare for the next Civilization Trial.

Even the mechanism for transferring Xiaotian's rank might have originated from the Black Gold Empire, prompting the Federation to verify it through Zhang Chuan.

Also a possibility……

The Black Gold Empire's infiltrators were just a decoy.

The hunt targeting Xiaotian's position has begun.

However, some people acted carelessly, and unexpectedly, the situation escalated because Luo Suyu happened to know a member of Zhang Chuan's team at the beginning.

Looking at the misty forest that was already close at hand, and the chaotic Heavenly Horn, Ji Fuyou sent out a mental wave.

"coordinate."

The message was completely nonsensical, and no one else could understand it.

Moreover, thanks to his speech as the only spiritual master on the current Heavenly Ranking, the spiritual fluctuations flowing within the Heavenly Horn paused slightly.

The lively atmosphere instantly subsided.

"313:124."

Yang Kaitai quickly provided a set of numbers.

Only then did the atmosphere, which had calmed down, become lively again.

Among them, He Qilin sent a message: "Master Ji, you should also be very careful. It would be best to stay together to avoid being picked off one by one by the Black Gold Empire's infiltrators."

"I will accept them as long as they dare to come, even if Lin Lun comes in person."

Ji Fuyou responded.

"I'm afraid they're not Lin Lun, but some masters who aren't on the Heavenly Ranking, leading someone from the Heavenly Ranking to make a move. After all, with a transfer of rank, all it takes is one final blow."

A hint of helplessness emerged from He Qilin's mental fluctuations.

But this information made Ji Fuyou realize something.

"So...it's confirmed? The units can devour each other?"

Ji Fuyou asked.

He Qilin paused for a while before responding, "According to our latest information, the Black Gold Empire discovered this pattern a month ago, but they kept the information very well hidden, and we haven't been able to find out."

The spiritual powerhouse, who was being groomed by the Third Speaker's lineage to become the leader of the Heavenly Ranking, slowly recounted: "Until recently, our people discovered that nearly a third of the people on the Black Gold Empire's Heavenly Ranking had not appeared for a long time. Only after digging deeper did we realize this secret."

The news caused a stir among the Heavenly Horns.

"A third of the Heavenly Ranking members of the Black Gold Empire have disappeared?"

"A month ago? Wasn't that shortly after they left the Temple of Fertile Crescent? The people of the Black Gold Empire had already conducted experiments back then!?"

"How could this happen?! Aren't they afraid that the Civilization Trial won't be held between the three of us, and that it will just benefit the otherworldly monsters?"

The people on the list were filled with righteous indignation.

They have already felt the pain of losing each other.

At this moment, Ji Fuyou was actually somewhat grateful for the existence of the Heavenly Horn.

The Heavenly Horn allows the life or death status of each member of the Heavenly Ranking to be detected immediately.

If they encounter danger, as long as they are not killed without any chance of resistance, as long as they still have a mind, they can send out a message through the Heavenly Horn.

Even in the fog, this is no exception.

Under these circumstances, even though those high-ranking officials had already received information from the Black Gold Empire, they dared not take any action out of fear.

Of course, this is related to the insufficient "benefits" brought by Xiaotian's position.

But now...

"Our people have already exposed the Black Gold Empire's actions within the Black Gold Empire and the Griffin Republic. Now, all the members of the Heavenly Ranking within the Black Gold Empire and the Griffin Republic are living in fear. Except for a few who are absolutely confident in their strength, they have basically hidden themselves in the fog."

He Qilin's mental fluctuations echoed again: "I just didn't expect that the people of the Black Gold Empire would be so ruthless as to infiltrate our Federation and secretly kill our Federation's Heavenly Ranking members."

and so……

Not only can the minor Heavenly Rank positions of members of the Federation's Heavenly Rank devour each other, but devouring the Heavenly Rank positions of the Black Gold Empire and the Griffin Republic also has the same effect.

"What happens when the Lesser Celestial Ranks devour each other? Will they advance to the Greater Celestial Rank?" Ji Fuyou asked.

"It's still unclear. The only person we can be sure of who has completed the rank promotion is Lin Lun."

He Qilin responded.

But whether they truly didn't know or simply chose not to tell him, Ji Fuyou couldn't say for sure.

In his personal opinion, the latter is more likely.

With this thought in mind, Ji Fuyou said no more, but said meaningfully, "I only hope that our Federation's Heavenly Ranking personnel will not suffer too many losses. Concentrating hope and resources on one person does more harm than good. Civilization trials can never be accomplished by one person alone. If danger comes from all directions, no matter how strong one person is, it is difficult to cover everything."

"The Heavenly Ranking Committee was established to play a role at this moment. We will mobilize all available resources and do everything we can to protect everyone on the Heavenly Ranking."

He Qilin responded with unwavering conviction.

Ji Fuyou did not look at it again.

He pulled his mind away from the Heavenly Horn and said to Lu Xingchen, "You don't need to pick it up. After you refine these source crystals, go back directly. Also, set up a security team. The quality doesn't necessarily have to be the best, but their character must be guaranteed, and they must be conscientious and responsible in their work."

"Yes!"

Lu Xing solemnly agreed.

Ji Fuyou nodded and soon passed through the increasingly bustling supply area outside the Misty Forest before entering the forest.

Once inside the forest, he did not immediately head to the coordinates, but instead stayed away from the densely populated outer areas.

Only after venturing deep into the fog and ensuring that no one was within hundreds of meters did he sense the Void Authority.

Based on the coordinates provided by Yang Kaitai, not long after...

A thick fog surged forth, creating ripples in the air and quickly enveloping him.

When he reappeared, it was already broad daylight.

We've arrived at the Day Forest.

Since the group had simply divided the Daylight Forest into areas, with each coordinate point representing at least one square kilometer, Ji Fuyou immediately used his Mind's Eye upon arriving in the Daylight Forest.

Soon, he found Yang Kaitai and others resting in an area more than 600 meters away.

As he strode forward, he soon arrived around Yang Kaitai and the others.

Just as Liu Yiren became alert, his spiritual fluctuations also arrived at the opportune moment.

"it's me!"

"team leader!?"

"The captain's here? That was fast."

Liu Yiren, Fang Qiyun, and the others all showed joy, and their mood and tone became relaxed and cheerful.

Once Ji Fuyou's figure emerged from the mist, the group quickly surrounded him.

"team leader."

As Yang Kaitai spoke, he quickly made a connection: "Is it because of what was mentioned in the Heavenly Horn?"

"Yes, you all saw that, right? From now on, we have to be extremely careful."

Ji Fuyou said, "Although you are all master-level martial artists, it is best not to act alone in the future."

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "How about we move to my new place? It's quite spacious anyway."

Fang Qiyun pondered for a moment and then readily agreed: "Okay."

Liu Yiren hesitated slightly.

Ji Fuyou seemed to have figured something out: "There are dozens of villas around my manor. Your family members can also move here and choose to live in those villas."

"That's fine."

Liu Yiren immediately agreed: "That way it will be easier for us to act together in the future."

Yang Kaitai and Xiao Hanxue nodded in agreement.

"Yes, given the uncertainty of the external situation, the best course of action is to remain shrouded in mystery."

As Ji Fuyou spoke, he slowly exhaled: "The strength of a master-level martial artist may be among the top on the Heavenly Ranking, but... when the opponent makes a move, it's not necessarily just people on the Heavenly Ranking."

Yang Kaitai, Liu Yiren, Fang Qiyun and the others nodded in deep agreement.

The enemy could easily have three to five master-level martial artists join forces to injure the members of the Heavenly Ranking, and then deliver the final blow themselves.

"It's a pity... We haven't found any trace of the Snowman in the Snowfield for so long. If we could find a few and help the captain get a few purple physique source crystals to help you reach the Martial Saint realm, then no one would dare to act arrogantly in front of us again."

Yang Kaitai looked somewhat guilty.

The same applies to Liu Yiren and Xiao Hanxue.

"Don't worry, now that you have the Mind's Eye, your search efficiency is much faster. Keep looking carefully, and you'll find it eventually."

Ji Fuyou comforted him.

Several people nodded.

Fang Qiyun, however, seemed to have a vague idea: "Captain, besides asking us to find the Snowman of the Snow Region, you also asked us to keep an eye out for some special places... In fact... we did find a rather peculiar place the day before yesterday."

She looked at Ji Fuyou: "A thick fog, it seems to be a pagoda forest that has been abandoned for many years."

(End of this chapter)