Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 256 Outside the Matter
Yang Kaitai, Xiao Hanxue, and Fang Qiyun are not lonely individuals.

They all originally had their own teams.

These team members are at least at the deputy senior level, and are battle-hardened and experienced. With just a little training and an investment of a few blue physique source crystals, they can be cultivated to the senior level.

After Yang Kaitai and his group emerged from the Death Rift Valley and learned of Ji Fuyou's glorious feat in Dragon Head Town, they guessed that their captain intended to take over the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes. Therefore, their respective team members followed Yang Kaitai and his group to Dragon Head Town.

With the addition of these people, and Ji Fuyou taking out many blue physique source crystals from the storage room and using them selectively, his power expanded rapidly.

Although it will not reach the heights of the Thirteen Protectors during Zhu Long's era in a short time, the number of master-level martial artists will soon reach half.

It's only a matter of time before we can completely solidify Longshou Town and this market that exists in a gray area.

At this moment, He Jinglan, along with Fengyulou and He Qilin, arrived at Longshou Town first.

……

"President of the Association of Spiritual Powerful People".

As Ji Fuyou listened to the news reported by Fang Qiyun, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

He recalled his experience when he went to Tiandu City to take the assessment for deputy senior mental ability users.

Anyone who passes the assessment for a deputy senior level mental ability user can be received by the vice president of the general association.

At that time, even a vice president who was a high-level spiritual power user was an unattainable figure in his mind.

He was even somewhat wary of having direct contact with such an important figure.

because……

He felt that his status was not high enough, and standing in front of such important figures, he felt like a sheep facing a lion and tiger, with his life and death completely out of his control.

Therefore, he refused the meeting and quickly left the Association of Mental Abilities.

seem……

That place is a den of dragons and tigers.

At this moment, let alone a vice president, even if the president of the guild, a spiritual powerhouse like He Jinglan, were to be present, it would be difficult to stir any waves in his heart.

Furthermore, as their identities and statuses changed, it was no longer He Jinglan, the spiritual master, who received him, but rather he who received the president of the Spiritual Ability Association.

Nothing in the world changes more than this.

……

At this moment, He Jinglan, Fengyulou, and He Qilin were being received by Fang Qiyun.

However, as Ji Fuyou appeared and walked over, He Jinglan and Feng Yulou both stood up at the same time.

Only He Qilin remains...

The movement was a beat too slow.

When he saw his father He Jinglan and Feng Yulou stand up without hesitation, he also stood up.

They all addressed him simultaneously as "Master Ji".

"Please don't stand on ceremony, all three of you. Please have a seat."

Ji Fuyou bowed slightly.

He then went straight to the point: "You've all come here because of my killing of Zhu Long? It's not to verify anything, but for some other purpose, isn't it?"

"Zhu Long committed a heinous crime in our Tiandu City. Relying on his martial prowess as a Martial Saint, he caused hundreds of deaths and injuries. He is a top-tier criminal in our Federation. However, he is cunning and usually hides in Longshou Town. He has spies all over the surrounding area. Whenever any Martial Saint-level expert sneaks in to deal with him, he will detect it immediately and hide in Wanshe Valley. After the Martial Saint leaves, he will take revenge and cause even greater bloodshed. The people of the Federation have suffered under Zhu Long for a long time."

He Jinglan began by directly stating Zhu Long's crimes, declaring them unforgivable.

Finally, he began to praise, "Master Ji's killing of Zhu Long was truly an act of justice on behalf of Heaven. All those who suffered at the hands of Zhu Long should thank Master Ji. The Third Speaker was also very excited when he learned of this, praising Master Ji repeatedly and hoping that I would sincerely invite Master Ji to serve on the Heavenly Ranking Committee."

"The Heavenly Ranking Committee?"

Ji Fuyou smiled.

It's a position he's become dispensable after becoming a spiritual master, yet he's still offering an invitation to it.
“I know Master Ji is still resentful about what happened not long ago, but at that time we were being schemed against by the Black Gold Empire and the Griffin Republic. They came to our doorstep, and we desperately needed a collective force that could form a battle formation to fight against them…”

He Jinglan explained, "We know that Master Ji values ​​freedom. If we make you practice battle formations exactly according to our requirements to fight against the Heavenly Ranking members of the Black Gold and Griffin nations, it will inevitably cause your dissatisfaction, so..."

"There's no need to say these things. We all know what really happened."

Ji Fuyou said calmly, "You can continue to do your jobs in the city, while I will live my peaceful life in Xingguang City and Longshou Town. We will not interfere with each other, which is fine."

He Jinglan did not doubt Ji Fuyou's words.

He believed that Ji Fuyou might really be thinking the same thing.

but……

A martial saint!
Who would dare to ignore the existence of someone capable of killing Zhu Long and whose strength is comparable to that of a Martial Saint?

Just like when several forces are locked in a fierce battle, there is another force that is not much weaker than them standing by, acting as if they are just watching from the sidelines. How can these forces fight in peace?
therefore……

"Master Ji, you misunderstand. Our invitation to the Heavenly Ranking Committee is not to make you one of the nine committee members."

He Jinglan said solemnly, "The Third Speaker is willing to step down and let you take over as Chairman of the Heavenly Ranking Committee, leading the people of the Heavenly Ranking to stand out in the upcoming Civilization Trial, so as to achieve greater victory."

"Chairman of the Heavenly Ranking Committee?"

This position surprised Ji Fuyou slightly.

A second-level public official.

This level...

It is already second only to the nine Speakers in the entire Federation.

There are only a few dozen people of this caliber in the entire Federation, and they are already fully capable of participating in the Federation's future decision-making.

The third speaker has even offered up this position...

They really went all out!

He Qilin, standing to the side, looked somewhat bitter as he listened to his father's words.

The chairpersons of the Heavenly Ranking Committee. These people have all gone through countless hardships to reach their positions as committee members, experiencing numerous political struggles and power struggles.

And Ji Fuyou...

Relying on his impressive record of killing Zhu Long, he was able to rise to the top and climb above everyone else.

For the first time, this prodigy of the He family, who had received political education since childhood, realized the importance of strength.

Times are different!
The appearance of extraordinary individuals opened the door to the convergence of immense power.

Top experts...

You really can seize power through your own strength!
Or...

Power itself is a byproduct of strength.

In this era, savagery is enough to triumph over civilization.

"Indeed, the chairman of the Heavenly Ranking Committee!"

He Jinglan said, "In the struggle with the Black Gold Empire and the Griffin Republic, we have realized that only a strong leader can lead them to resist the provocations of foreign enemies! And now it seems that this leader is none other than Master Ji, the first to achieve the title of Spiritual Master."

Upon hearing He Jinglan's words, Ji Fuyou was momentarily moved.

But then, he suddenly realized something.

The greatest significance of the Heavenly Ranking Committee is to serve the other members of the Heavenly Ranking.

However, as far as he knew, everyone on the Heavenly Ranking was currently under house arrest by the Spiritual Ability Association under the guise of protection.

Once he took over as chairman of the Heavenly Ranking Committee, the major powers immediately began to take action against those on the Heavenly Ranking...

Not only will his position as chairman become an empty shell, but he might also have to take the blame for the deaths of dozens of members of the Heavenly Ranking.

Upon realizing this, he immediately came to his senses.

Although this is just a guess, even...

Given the strength he has demonstrated, if these people were to actually do this, they would be taking a tremendous risk.

but……

Compared to the potential gains of creating five or six martial saints who are entirely from our own people, this risk is entirely worthwhile.

That vortex in Tiandu City...

Let whoever wants to go.

"President He, I think my attitude is very clear. I will stay in Starlight City and Dragon Head Town to protect both places, and occasionally go out to hunt down some Mist Beasts. This is good."

Ji Fuyou said, "I am not good at politics, nor do I understand the intricacies of politics, so Chairman He, please don't force me to do something I don't understand."

Upon hearing this, not only He Jinglan, but even Feng Yulou and He Qilin found it somewhat unbelievable.

That's the chairman of the Heavenly Ranking Committee.

Level 2 public official.

To be able to enter the Supreme Council and become a member of parliament.

result……

He just refused like that?
“Master Ji, the Heavenly Ranking Committee was established to prepare for the Civilization Trial, which is related to the future of our Federation. For this reason, please do not refuse, Master Ji, and do not let down the Third Speaker’s high regard for you.”

He Jinglan quickly stood up.

"As I said, my abilities are limited, and I cannot accept the Third Speaker's favor. I will not interfere with what you do, and I ask that you not interfere with what I do as well."

After Ji Fuyou finished speaking, he also stood up: "Qiyun, please see Chairman He off for me."

"This……"

He Jinglan was caught off guard by Ji Fuyou's resolute attitude.

Level 2 public official!

One step to the sky!
Seasonal Floating...

It's amazing that they could refuse so decisively, without the slightest hesitation!

This left him momentarily stunned.

Seeing that Ji Fuyou was about to leave, He Jinglan asked, "Master Ji, did someone contact you beforehand?"

"You're overthinking it. No one has contacted me. I just don't want to go to that vortex in Tiandu City. You can also spread my message."

After Ji Fuyou finished speaking, he went straight out the door.

He Jinglan took two steps forward, but was stopped by Fang Qiyun.

She said apologetically, "President He, this way please."

He Jinglan glanced at her...

Although she is only a master-level martial artist, she is very likely Ji Fuyou's lover.

He could only reply with a smile: "I apologize for my intrusion."

Ji Fuyou said his attitude of not setting foot in Tiandu City was something to be proud of...

It seems he really wants to stay out of it.

Moreover, it seems that he did the same thing after he became a spiritual master.

Just like that Master Gu.

That being the case...

"If Master Ji truly wishes to live a life of leisure and seclusion, then we will naturally respect Master Ji's opinion."

He Jinglan smiled and said, "I will convey Master Ji's message to the others on his behalf, so that no one else may disturb Master Ji's peace and quiet."

(End of this chapter)