Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 282 Interception
After hearing Ji Fuyou's words, Fang Qiyun already knew Ji Fuyou's decision.

She didn't say anything, but quickly contacted Yang Kaitai and others.

Even though she knew very well that they would be facing two Martial Saints next!

Ji Fuyou did not stop him from doing so.

Against the previous Martial Saint, relying on his own strength as a Martial Saint and a Master of Spirit, as well as the assistance of a Level 7 Divine Beast, he was somewhat confident that he could capture him.

But the two Martial Saints...

The best you can do is not fall behind.

The possibility of defeating them, or even killing them, is almost nonexistent.

In this situation, it would be very important to have others assist him and help him restrain one of the martial saints for a period of time.

Although Fang Qiyun, Yang Kaitai, Liu Yiren, and Xiao Hanxue are still far from being Martial Saints, Xiao Hanxue would not be instantly killed by a Martial Saint.

Liu Yiren's falcon can also pose a significant threat to the Martial Saint.

Add to that Fang Qiyun's thunderous sword energy and Yang Kaitai's flying sword...

I can't say for sure how long it will last, but there's still a good chance if it stays entangled for a while.

And during this time...

It remains to be seen whether he can quickly secure victory in his battle against another martial saint.

……

Gu Yinbing arrived faster than Ji Fuyou had imagined.

Longshou Town is more than 1500 kilometers away from Tiandu City, but Gu Yinbing arrived in Longshou Town in less than 4 hours after making the phone call.

This was because she went to the Third Councilor and obtained a portion of the King of Equality's blood, which delayed the process.

This speed...

“There is no airport near Longshou Town. The nearest airport is more than 100 kilometers away in Liusha City. So, after I arrived over Longshou Town, I parachuted out.”

Gu Yinbing said.

Accompanying her were two master-level martial artists, Lin Zhongtian and Zhang Yi.

He immediately handed a small sample of blood to Ji Fuyou.

Ji Fuyou didn't hesitate after getting the blood and headed straight for the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes.

"The three Martial Saints, Song Lingxiao, Luo Siming, and Shen Zhanxian, have been lured away by Lin Lun. The capital only has four people available: Zhao Changkong, Xiao Juechen, Zuo Chunqiu, and Qin Zhenguo! Of these four Martial Saints, Zuo Chunqiu and Zhao Changkong will stay at the entrance to Tianji Ridge to block them, while Xiao Juechen and Qin Zhenguo should already be at the entrance to the Death Rift Valley. Here... I'm afraid we'll have to rely on us..."

Gu Yinbing continued, "However, once we use the detection compass to confirm that King Pingdeng and King Taiyang are indeed heading straight for our Ten Thousand Serpent Valley, Xiao Jiansheng and Qin Wusheng will come to our aid immediately, and Zhao Jiansheng and Zuo Wuzun will also arrive quickly within a few hours."

"Is it possible that they simply don't believe what I'm saying?"

Ji Fuyou said calmly.

"This……"

Gu Yinbing was at a loss for words.

Lin Zhongtian, however, said, "We really can't spare enough manpower."

"Unless at least all four Martial Saints of the Supreme Hall are drawn out?"

Ji Fuyou asked in return.

"Uh……"

Lin Zhongtian didn't know if there were four more Martial Saints in the Supreme Hall.

I wouldn't dare make any guarantees.

but……

"Several Martial Saints in the Federation attempted to refine the Golden Source Crystal... a peculiar existence known as the Divine Fragment, in order to break through to a higher realm. As a result... they were all eroded by the divinity within the Divine Fragment, and their minds were damaged. Such Martial Saints are prone to losing control. Apart from these Martial Saints, the Federation probably really can't send out any more experts."

The Way of Heaven in the Forest.

"The Great Rift Valley of Death is not far from here. They are already prepared to provide support. Even if we really face King Equality and King Sun, we only need to hold out for a maximum of one hour."

As Gu Yinbing spoke, she turned her gaze to Ji Fuyou's side.

Fang Qiyun, Yang Kaitai, Xiao Hanxue, Liu Yiren...

She glanced at it and couldn't help but look surprised.

She had seen these people before, both at the Temple of Flourishing and later in the City of Heaven. Not only did they lack master-level strength, their equipment was also quite shabby.

But now...

Not only are their vital energy and blood powerful, but each of them also possesses divine weapons of the highest rank, such as Refined Black Iron and Radiant Silver.

Xiao Hanxue, in particular, was wearing armor made from the meteorite iron of the God of War.

This lineup is definitely elite.

Even Lin Zhongtian and Zhang Yi, who were by his side, could not compare with the four of them in terms of equipment, health, and mental state.

In such a short time, not only has Ji Fuyou broken through to the Spiritual Master and Martial Saint levels himself, but even those around him have advanced to this level!?

This lineup, plus them, and Ji Fuyou, a true Martial Saint...

"It's not hopeless to hold off the Sun King and the Equal King for an hour. At worst... we're quite confident we can leave one of the two Martial Saints alive. If we can kill one of them, the blood of a Martial Saint can not only comfort the spirits of dozens of fallen members of the Heavenly Ranking, but also severely deter the surrounding villains."

As Gu Yinbing's thoughts raced, the tension in her heart eased considerably.

A country must never show weakness on the international stage.

This is especially true for behemoths like Dashang, which possess the world's largest economy. Once others perceive that Dashang's strength is insufficient to protect its existing interests, all sorts of troubles will inevitably follow.

The United States of the North falling from its global hegemony and being attacked by all sides is the best example of this.

When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down; this is a perfect example of the saying "when a wall falls, everyone pushes it down."

After a brief exchange, the group arrived at the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes.

Upon entering the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes, Ji Fuyou immediately took out his detection compass.

Gu Yinbing also presented the blood of King Pingdeng.

As the detection compass was activated, red lines quickly appeared on the compass, starting with this blood.

From the initial Tiandu City to Tianji Ridge, and then to the Death Rift Valley, the locations are clearly traceable.

but……

The red line did not stop spreading in the Great Rift Valley of Death.

After circling around there, it completed another leap, reaching deep into the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes.

This result immediately caused Gu Yinbing's pupils to shrink sharply.

"Have we really arrived at the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes!?"

There really is a connecting passage across the Great Rift Valley that leads directly to the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes!?
"They are running at full speed... It is estimated that they will reach the exit of the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes in 30 to 40 minutes."

Ji Fuyou quickly reached this conclusion based on the speed at which the red lines representing traces of activity spread on the detection compass.

He walked for more than ten hours to emerge from the deepest part of the mining area, partly because it was too far inland, and partly because he was not moving fast.

It's almost equivalent to walking.

But the two martial saints were clearly fleeing for their lives.

Sprint at full speed while keeping your stamina up.

Running over 100 kilometers in half an hour is a piece of cake.

Gu Yinbing was the first to sense the Heavenly Horn and relayed the information.

"The King of Equality and the King of the Sun have really come out from the Valley of Ten Thousand Serpents, and they will clash with us in no more than 40 minutes!"

The martial saints were naturally also present at the Heavenly Horn.

Despite being shocked that there was indeed a connecting passage between Death Rift Valley and Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes, and that the two great martial saints, King Equality and King Sun, had actually used the passage to escape to Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes, their reaction was extremely swift.

"They're really good at escaping! Qin Zhenguo and I will be there in an hour!"

Xiao Juechen responded immediately.

"We need to slow down, but Shen Zhanxian has already made an emergency turn and should be able to arrive in a little over an hour."

The second to reply was Zuo Wuzun.

"It will take 1 hour!"

Shen Zhanxian's mental fluctuations were also transmitted.

The martial saints, who rarely speak in ordinary times, have now become the mainstream voices of the Heavenly Horn.

Of course……

The main problem is that there are only a few people left on the Heavenly Ranking.

He Jinglan seized the opportunity to shout, "The locations of King Pingdeng and King Taiyang have been locked, and they are doomed! Shi Guanxing, Luo Suyu, Lei Yue, and Ling Yu, you can return to Tiandu City now! I assure you, this kind of accident will never be allowed to happen again!"

Unfortunately, his mental fluctuations went unanswered.

But this information surprised Ji Fuyou.

He glanced at Gu Yinbing: "What's going on?"

Gu Yinbing remained silent for a moment, seemingly unsure how to respond.

After a long pause, he said, "After the members of the Heavenly Ranking gathered in Tiandu City, they were placed in Yunding Mountain under the guise of protection. Some people felt that the Federation was doing this for their own good, but others were unwilling to live under surveillance. However, they were already in Tiandu City at the time and had no say in their own lives."

She paused for a moment: "When King Pingdeng and King Taiyang attacked Cloud Peak Mountain, they were caught off guard. Naturally, the people on the Heavenly Ranking could not sit idly by and fled in all directions. Some people... were saved with the help of the arriving Martial Saints, but others took the opportunity to escape Cloud Peak Mountain and even escape from Tiandu City."

Clearly, they no longer trust the federal government.

So much so that when they had the chance to leave Yunding Mountain, they all ran away without hesitation.

"trust……"

Ordinary people may not know this, but in the minds of Ji Fuyou and others, the Federation's credibility has been rapidly lost.

He glanced at the red line rapidly approaching the exit on the detection compass and said to Gu Yinbing, "Since Xiao Juechen, Zuo Chunqiu, and the others have fought against King Pingdeng and King Taiyang, have them send over some information about the two Martial Saints immediately."

Gu Yinbing glanced at Ji Fuyou. He could ask these questions himself, so why did he need to go through her?
But in the end she did not object, and soon asked these questions on the Heavenly Ranking.

Over there, Xiao Juechen, Zuo Chunqiu, and the others also held nothing back and quickly informed Ji Fuyou and his group about the methods of the two foreign martial saints.

Finally, Xiao Juechen pointed out: "King Pingdeng has been hit by my Eight Fiends Soul-Locking Technique. This secret technique will greatly weaken a Martial Saint's external spiritual senses and perceptions, and it will be difficult to break free in a short time. If they do not stop along the way, the effect of this Eight Fiends Soul-Locking Technique will still be at least 70%. You might as well use him as a breakthrough point and try your best to keep him here!"

Clearly, in their view, Ji Fuyou, a newly promoted Martial Saint, even with many master-level martial artists by his side, could not possibly leave behind two Martial Saints.

It would be best to concentrate our forces and block the wounded King Equality alone.

As long as they can capture one of the opposing martial saints, they can at least give an explanation to the outside world.

It shouldn't cause the federal government to lose face because of this clumsy attack.

(End of this chapter)