Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 327 Subduing
"somebody is coming!"

"That's... Martial Saint Ji!?"

"Ji Fuyou? The Martial Saint that the Great Shang Dynasty praised to the skies? Zhu Long, the Sun King, and the Equal King all died at his hands! He's vaguely referred to by the Great Shang as the number one Martial Saint of Crimson Star? Ha! The number one of Crimson Star? Did I agree to that!?"

"Mr. Raymond, please keep your voice down. It's said that this season's Floating Ones obtained the Life Force Cultivation Method earlier than any of us! That's why they were able to rise so quickly and even take on two opponents at once, killing the Sun King and the King of Equality!"

"Only civilizations that have completed the initial selection of the Civilization Trial will gradually be contacted by some hidden civilizations. Formal contact between civilizations can only occur after the first round of competition. In other words, no matter how early Ji Fuyou received the inheritance of the Life Force Cultivation Method, it would only be seven or eight months..."

As the martial saint spoke, he lowered his voice slightly.

Seven or eight months...

It's not short anymore.

Under everyone's gaze, Ji Fuyou had already arrived at the entrance of the valley.

Although somewhat reluctant to face Ji Fuyou, the peerless martial saint, Shen Zhanxian still braced himself and stepped forward, bowing respectfully: "Martial Saint Ji."

Ji Fuyou remained silent, instead turning his gaze to the foreign martial arts masters, spiritual masters, and martial arts experts.

He couldn't recognize all the spiritual masters and martial arts masters, but he did recognize the three martial saints...

The carriage of the Griffin Republic.

Linton of the Black Gold Empire.

And Raymond of the United States of the North.

Compared to traditional martial saints, the flow of life force in these three individuals is more refined.

estimate……

The life force utilization rate exceeded 10%, but before taking action, Ji Fuyou couldn't tell exactly how high it was.

Faced with Ji Fuyou's scrutinizing gaze, Raymond, who had been quite defiant in his tone just moments before, along with Linton and Che Xuan, all lowered their heads slightly, showing a degree of respect.

It's one thing to say bad things behind someone's back, but it's quite another to talk about them face to face.

but……

Ji Fuyou clearly had no intention of letting them off easily.

"You just said that you disagree with my title as the number one martial saint of Crimson Star?"

The Federation naturally wouldn't publicize his feat of defeating six of the Federation's Great Martial Saints single-handedly.

So shameful.

This is also a huge blow to the prestige of the federal government.

In this situation, it is necessary to make an example of them, to let the Griffin, Black Gold, and the Martial Saints of the Northern Kingdoms realize whose voice Red Star should listen to.

Despite being Martial Saint-level humans, each one is an elite among elites and the main force in the future fight against the Mist Beasts, making it inconvenient to kill them directly.

It's perfectly acceptable to teach them a lesson.

Upon hearing Ji Fuyou's words, Raymond's expression changed.

"Martial Saint Ji, I didn't mean that. As for the rumors, you're free to say whatever you want. Don't even mention being the number one Martial Saint of Crimson Star; even if Martial Saint Ji wanted to claim he was the number one Martial Saint of the universe, please feel free to do so..."

"In other words, you really don't respect me."

As Ji Fuyou spoke, he stretched out his hand: "Come, I'll give you a chance to challenge me and see if I, the number one martial saint of Crimson Star, truly deserve the title."

"Ah……"

Raymond forced a stiff smile: "That won't be necessary. I already said you want to be number one on Red Star, and I have no objection."

"I still prefer your defiant attitude from just now."

Ji Fuyou calmly said, "How about this, I won't use my sword... because I'm worried that I'll kill you with one strike. I'll just use my fist instead. If you can withstand my punch without your life force field stagnates, I won't hold your verbal offense against you, how about that?"

"One punch!? The life force field wasn't even stunted by the punch?"

A deep-seated anger flashed in Raymond's eyes.

What does it mean when the life force field stagnates?

This means that failure is only a step away.

If the opponent takes a moment to strike again, it could easily take his life!

If Ji Fuyou were to draw his sword and go all out, he had no doubt that he was capable of it.

How can you stop his life force field with your bare hands without using a knife?
This is a complete disregard for him, the Martial Saint!
"Martial Saint Ji... are you serious?"

Raymond said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Raymond's response, Shen Zhanxian's lips twitched slightly.

He recalled the fate of Ji Fuyou, whom he had besieged by the six Martial Saints…

Ah……

This will also allow these foreign martial arts masters to experience the true value of "Red Star Number One".

"Are you ready?"

Ji Fuyou spoke directly.

"Then I'll have to experience the skills of Martial Saint Ji!"

Raymond spoke in a deep voice, his life force field instantly activated.

Seeing this, Ji Fuyou didn't make any thorough preparations.

He didn't even use the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique.

With over 700 vitality points, a 26% vitality utilization rate, and his own powerful physique and mastery of strength, he can unleash astonishing damage with every move he makes.

With just a little use of combat skills, the damage value can soar to 3 or 400, far exceeding the critical value at which the life force field of ordinary martial saints stagnates.

Just like now...

He didn't even activate his true form as a hegemon; he simply leaped forward and formed a sword with his fingers.

The next moment... In Raymond's eyes, what rushed towards him was not a person, but a collapsing mountain, a world engulfed by it.

The suffocating suppression and lock-on made him widen his eyes suddenly, as if his mind had been hit by a mental magic.

"This……"

There was no hesitation.

He had initially harbored a slight thought of launching a defensive counterattack if Ji Fuyou wasn't as powerful as he imagined. However, he quickly concentrated all his life force into the defense in front of him, transforming it into an almost impenetrable force field to block Ji Fuyou's sword finger, which was poised to strike with the force of a collapsing sky!
but……

Useless!
The substantial difference in strength could not be compensated for by Raymond's few days of cultivating the life force technique.

As Ji Fuyou formed a sword with his fingers and struck his life force field with his innate armor-piercing sword energy, the entire life force field trembled violently, rippling out in visible waves.

"retreat!"

Can't stop!
At this moment, Raymond wasn't even thinking about whether he could block this innate armor-piercing sword energy before his life force field sluggished; rather, he was thinking about...

Will he be able to survive this sword energy?
He sensed a deadly threat from that sword energy!

So he retreated dozens of meters at top speed!
Ji Fuyou did not pursue them.

In fact, Raymond's perception was correct.

He retreated at top speed, which was indeed against his previous agreement with Ji Fuyou—that he could maintain the operation of his life force field even after taking a punch from him.

But after he retreated dozens of feet, he clearly felt a touch of coldness brush against his cheek.

After the coolness comes the stinging pain.

The stinging pain made him instinctively wipe his face, his eyes filled with horror, and then...

"Blood!?"

A gash appeared on his face, torn by the sword energy, and blood began to flow.

Such a minor superficial injury is nothing to a Martial Saint-level expert!
But the key is...

He has a life force field!
Even before his life force field was completely destroyed, his face was torn apart by Ji Fuyou's sword energy, leaving a bloody mark!

This……

If that finger-sword were stronger, and instead of aiming at his face, it was aimed at his throat, heart, or other vital organs...

What will happen then?!

dead!
He will die!
He was killed in a single exchange with a single sword strike from Ji Fuyou!?

As he trembled with shock, Linton and Che Xuan involuntarily leaned forward.

His eyes widened suddenly.

"is blood!"

"Raymond... he's injured!? His life force field was defending at full power, yet... he's injured!?"

Ji Fuyou's innate armor-piercing sword energy not only pierced through Raymond's life force field, but also left a bleeding wound on Raymond's face as he retreated at full speed at the crucial moment!?

This kind of strength...

Shocking!

Keep in mind that Ji Fuyou hasn't even used his divine weapon or unleashed his burst technique yet!
Even under these circumstances, he still managed to break through Raymond's life force field, which was defending him with all his might, leaving bloodstains on his face!
This……

It was practically the same as being instantly killed by Ji Fuyou!
"me……"

Raymond's mouth trembled, and the violent tremor in his heart made it so that he couldn't even finish his sentence for a moment.

Ji Fuyou did not continue the pursuit when he retreated rapidly.

He was, after all, a martial saint of the human race, and should not die at the hands of another human because of a mere verbal offense.

Even he is no exception.

"Even among martial saints, there are differences in skill level. Becoming a martial saint does not mean that you can act recklessly and wantonly from now on."

Ji Fuyou's voice rang out: "From now on, you must learn to be in awe."

Learn to be in awe!

These four words caused Linton, Che Xuan, Raymond, and even the two Martial Saints from the Federation, Shen Zhanxian and Qin Zhenguo, to change their expressions.

but……

Compared to the other four, Raymond felt an overwhelming joy upon hearing Ji Fuyou's words.

According to Ji Fuyou's explanation, is this matter considered closed?
Is he not going to pursue this further?
he……

Are you willing to overlook his verbal offense?
For a moment, the Martial Saint was even afraid that Ji Fuyou would change his mind and go back on his word, so he hurriedly said, "I was ignorant of how high the sky is and how thick the earth is, and I have offended Martial Saint Ji. I sincerely apologize to Martial Saint Ji!"

After saying that, he quickly bowed and added, "Martial Saint Ji is the best in the world, I, Raymond, am completely convinced!"

"Ah."

Ji Fuyou sensed the sincerity in his tone and responded.

He ignored Raymond and didn't greet Shen Zhanxian or Qin Zhenguo again. Instead, he strode forward towards the barrier that separated Zhenmo Valley from the outside world.

Upon seeing this, Shen Zhanxian, Qin Zhenguo, and the others snapped out of their shock at Raymond's instant defeat.

Seeing Ji Fuyou almost at the barrier, Shen Zhanxian opened his mouth and reminded him, "Martial Saint Ji... The people of Zhenmo Valley set up a great formation to suppress the Black Heaven Demon King. We can only enter and exit and communicate with each other when they activate the formation... At other times, we cannot enter at all... We can't even see anything inside."

"Array?"

Ji Fuyou arrived in front of the barrier and clearly sensed the spatial power between them, which almost did not require activating the Void Authority.

He didn't offer much explanation.

The Void Authority trembled slightly. Even though it was not fully activated, the mist generated by the spatial power still rippled out and covered his body.

Under the shocked gazes of Shen Zhanxian, Qin Zhenguo, Raymond, Linton, Che Xuan, and the others, Ji Fuyou's figure disappeared into the mist, entering the Demon Suppression Valley before its barrier was opened.

(End of this chapter)