Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 302 Tianzun
Rainbow City, Rihongmen Reception Hall.

Yuan Xing, along with several influential figures in various fields of Hongri City, received Ji Fuyou and Gu Qing.

At this moment, the disciple of the Holy Venerable used tea as a tactic to ease the awkwardness of the previous exchange.

After a long while, he spoke again: "Martial arts cultivation is nothing more than the application and exploration of one's own power. Before touching the external world, this exploration and application can be summarized as light, darkness, transformation, elixir, and energy."

Yuanxing uses a terminology system specific to their civilization.

However, since the two were communicating telepathically, Ji Fuyou automatically interpreted it as the text that corresponded to the literary system he had studied.

"And beyond the Gang Jin (罡劲), one must unite Shen (神) and Jin (劲) to cultivate Shen Jin (神劲)."

At this point, Yuan Xing added, "Theoretically, even a civilization that has never touched a supernatural system can produce a master of divine strength, it's just that the probability is low."

A civilization that has never encountered a supernatural system before...

Ji Fuyou recalled the history of the Crimson Star civilization, which had produced quite a few martial artists at the Transformation Realm, all of whom were recorded.

Dan Jin became extremely rare, with each one being considered a terrestrial immortal, while Gang Jin was even more so, capable of becoming a Buddha or an ancestor, with perhaps only one person appearing in a century.

As for divine strength...

He was somewhat unsure.

However, ancient methods of nutrition and human observation were clearly not as rigorous as modern science and technology.

If martial arts have always been the mainstream of the world, and there are successive generations joining the martial arts system, constantly innovating and surpassing their predecessors, and repeatedly risking their lives to break their own limits, then, given the current level of civilization and technology of Red Star, it is still very possible to develop a power system above Gang Jin.

"And above the Divine Strength lies a realm that cannot be reached by those who are not extraordinary."

Yuan Xing glanced at Ji Fuyou: "This domain is vitality."

"Vitality, huh?"

Ji Fuyou nodded.

He always felt that the leap between master and martial saint was too large, obviously there was a missing realm in between.

"This vitality is somewhat different from the life force field you understand."

Yuan Xing carefully considered his words and said, "Vitality is one thing, and vitality field is another. Vitality field is equivalent to the application of vitality, equivalent to physique and strength. The two are interdependent and interconnected."

After saying that, he added: "Compared to the term 'life force field,' we prefer to call it Qi and blood, or 'true Qi.' The amount of Qi and blood power that can be generated depends on the utilization rate of life force."

After listening, Ji Fuyou keenly made a connection: "Then, if life force is converted into blood and qi, what is the conversion rate... or utilization rate?"

"Without special training, the utilization rate is often only about 10%, but after training, the rate will reach 15%, 20%, 25%, or even 30% or 40%."

Yuan Xing said.

"30%, 40%..."

Ji Fuyou thought about his own current vitality.

If there really is a 40% utilization rate...

Of all the martial saints of Crimson Star, who can rival him?

What is the limit to the utilization rate of life force?

There are no limits.

Yuan Xing said, "Theoretically, it is possible to reach 100% and enter a state similar to absolute control. However, that is almost impossible! Because it is impossible for a human to completely control every bit of his own blood and qi power, unless you can precisely control every cell in your body!"

He paused for a moment as he spoke: "100% is an absolute theory, but when a person's life force exceeds 1000 and the utilization rate of their own life force reaches more than 50%, the two can be combined, and the life force can be used to control the power of heaven and earth, realizing that heaven and earth are me and I am heaven and earth, and thus stepping into the heavenly realm!"

He bowed towards a direction deep within the Rihong Sect: "I, the Holy Venerable of Rainbow Sun City and the Sect Master of Rihong Sect, am the Heavenly Realm!"

"Heavenly Realm!"

Ji Fuyou easily compared this realm to the Heavenly Level and Heavenly Rank mentioned in Gu Qing's message.

"Before a civilization fails the Civilization Trial, it will be attacked by Star Beasts and Monsters. These attacks are both dangerous and an opportunity for the trial civilization. When the powerful beings in the trial civilization kill them, they can obtain Star Crystals from their bodies. Star Crystals are equivalent to highly condensed energy bodies that can be directly absorbed to enhance vitality or spiritual power."

Yuan Xing glanced at Ji Fuyou with some envy: "Therefore, your vitality and spiritual power often improve by leaps and bounds. The vitality that we might not be able to condense even after ten years of hard training can be replicated by you in a single day if you have enough star crystals!"

Ji Fuyou listened, but did not deny this point.

If the source crystal...

In other words, if they have enough star crystals, they can actually raise an ordinary person to the level of a peak martial artist in a single day.

All that's missing is the cohesion of life force.

but……

"When do you usually condense your life force?"

Ji Fuyou Road.

"People in Rainbow Sun City generally complete their cultivation of罡劲 (Gang Jin) when their physique value reaches around 20 points, can basically cultivate神劲 (Shen Jin) at 25 points, and will cultivate vitality at 30 points..."

He paused, glancing at Ji Fuyou, and said, "If cultivators in your world haven't undergone the cultivation of divine strength and achieved the transformation of divine strength into one, using their spirit to drive the sublimation of their qi and blood, then it will be a bit difficult for them to condense their life force."

Is it a bit difficult?
That's extremely difficult.

but……

This is mainly because there are too few top-tier martial artists and they lack experience.

If there are tens of thousands of top-level martial artists on Red Star, and these top-level martial artists constantly exchange experiences and accumulate insights, over time, they will develop vitality, and the difficulty of advancing to the Martial Saint level will naturally decrease.

This is an inevitable consequence of the times. "The vitality gained from 30 points of physical strength training is insufficient to support the outward release of vitality and the formation of a force field, but it can greatly enhance the cultivator's strength and explosive power... Reaching this stage is equivalent to entering a completely new realm of cultivation, which is what many Star Crystal inheritances refer to as the Earth Realm."

"Territory."

Ji Fuyou understood.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Crimson Star Martial Saint is currently at roughly this level.

"What about Earth Realm cultivation and beyond the Earth Realm?"

“Cultivation in the Earth Realm is a process of pursuing harmony between man and nature, and using one’s own power to draw upon the power of heaven and earth.”

Yuan Xing didn't hold back and said frankly, "The Earth Realm can't control the world and become the master of the world like the Heaven Realm, but when their life force is strong enough to be released outward, they can also unleash incredible power by drawing on the power of the world."

"The Human Realm, no matter what, only taps into the power of the human body itself, while the Earth Realm draws upon the power of heaven and earth, and the Heaven Realm even becomes the master of heaven and earth?"

Ji Fuyou draws a conclusion.

"Good, a very accurate summary."

Yuan Xing smiled and nodded.

"Thank you for your explanation, Lord Yuanxing."

Ji Fuyou said sincerely.

This exchange has given him a true understanding of the differences between his own Red Star and those established civilizations.

At that moment, he asked in a deep voice, "So, if we want to obtain your sect's cultivation method, from training internal energy to condensing life force and then to maximizing the utilization of life force, what do we need to give up?"

He believed that Yuan Xing's generosity in answering all his questions must have been for a specific purpose.

At this moment, he was even prepared to make a huge sacrifice, including acquiring a piece of land on Red Star to settle these people and allow them to grow and develop.

however……

Yuan Xing's answer surprised Ji Fuyou.

"unnecessary."

Yuan Xing readily replied, "I don't need anything."

"what?"

Ji Fuyou was taken aback.

Yuan Xing looked at him, not surprised, and patiently reiterated, "If you want it, we'll teach you."

Ji Fuyou was stunned for a moment.

"The ones who really need to consider whether or not they need our teaching are you."

Yuan Xing didn't keep them in suspense, directly pointing out the crux of the matter: "When your civilization is willing to accept our help and gifts, our two civilizations will form a certain bond. In Master's words, the cause and effect, the destiny of our civilizations will intersect from then on. While your civilization receives assistance, it will also bear the fate of us losers..."

He looked at Ji Fuyou and said bluntly, "The star beasts and monsters that intend to destroy our civilization will be attracted by you and will then erode your world."

Because Gu Qing had previously raised related issues with him, he quickly realized the consequences: "Will star beasts and monsters far beyond our current stage invade our world?"

Yuan Xing was slightly surprised by Ji Fuyou's quick reaction.

But she still nodded affirmatively: "Yes."

Even though Ji Fuyou had been mentally prepared, he still fell silent at this moment.

After a long pause, he said, "I have a vague feeling that the Heavenly Ranking competition has nine rounds?"

"You are the leader of the Civilization Ranking War you belong to!?"

Yuan Xing was somewhat surprised.

He then stood up and bowed respectfully, saying, "I am deeply sorry for my rudeness, please forgive me, Heavenly Venerable Ji."

"Tianzun?"

Ji Fuyou was somewhat surprised by Yuan Xing's caution.

"Everyone who participates in the Heavenly Ranking War is fighting for the entire civilization. They are sacrificing their lives to keep the flame of civilization burning. Such people deserve the respect and gratitude of everyone in the entire civilization!"

Yuan Xing explained, "Those on the Heavenly Ranking possess a divine destiny and position, and are often revered as Heavenly Sovereigns. Among them, the leaders and pioneers are called Heavenly Venerables."

He looked at Ji Fuyou: "Only the Celestial Venerable can access the hidden information from the Celestial Ranking."

Heavenly Lord, Heavenly Venerable.

The attitude of another world's civilization towards those ranked on the Celestial Ranking...

This left Ji Fuyou somewhat speechless.

"The information you have received is correct. The Heavenly Ranking Competition does indeed consist of nine rounds, divided into three rounds at the Earth Realm, three rounds at the Heaven Realm, and three rounds at the Legendary Realm! Only after going through nine rounds of Heavenly Ranking Wars can one ascend to the top of the Heavenly Ranking! Inherit the legacy of the great and continue the path of that great one!"

Yuan Xing's tone seemed slightly complicated as he spoke.

"Is the fourth round the Heavenly Realm Trial...?"

After listening, Ji Fuyou vaguely understood why neither this civilization nor the one the old man belonged to could withstand the fourth round of trials.

The difficulty of the trial has increased significantly.

But now, the most important problem facing them is...

Should the Crimson Star Civilization accept the legacy and karma of Rainbow Sun City?
(End of this chapter)