Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 332 Clenching a Fist
Ten days later.

After failing no less than thirty times, Ji Fuyou ended this meaningless behavior.

……

"Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice! This is a difference in hard power!"

He knew it in his heart.

From the Earth Realm to the Earth Realm Perfection, even a small difference in realm can create a significant gap between the two.

For example, Ji Fuyou, who was in the middle stage of the Earth Realm, was able to fight six or even ten Great Shang Martial Saints, such as Zuo Chunqiu and Zhao Changkong, who were equivalent to the early stage of the Earth Realm.

Although his life force utilization rate was 25% at the time, which was not typical for a mid-stage Earth Realm cultivator, it still showed the difference in strength between these minor realms.

This applies to the early and middle stages of the Earth Realm, as well as the middle and late stages.

What's more...

Within the sacred city of Zhenmo Valley, there are a full sixty late-stage Earth Realm cultivators!

In addition, according to the skeleton swordsman's dying words, there were also eight commanders at the peak of the Earth Realm!
This kind of strength...

"It can only be said that any civilization that survives three rounds of the Heavenly Ranking War will be quite strong! The minimum standard is at least six peak Earth Realm cultivators! If they can withstand the fourth round of the Heavenly Ranking War, the minimum standard is six early Heaven Realm cultivators!"

Ji Fuyou let out a breath.

Compared to the Holy Realm Civilization and Rainbow Sun City Civilization, the Crimson Star Civilization, with only a few dozen early-stage Earth Realm cultivators and not even enough to form a team of mid-stage Earth Realm cultivators...

Their strength meets the standards of a new civilization that hasn't even experienced the first round of the Heavenly Ranking War.

"I must grow up faster!"

As Ji Fuyou thought to himself, he took out his phone and sent a message to Fang Qiyun.

He then took a shower, changed his clothes, and left his private training area.

In the study, Fang Qiyun, having received the news, was already waiting.

"Please invite all the experts and masters in the world who have profound research on dreams to come."

Ji Fuyou immediately gave the order.

"understand!"

Fang Qiyun immediately nodded.

Given their current status and position, inviting such a leading figure in a niche field would not be difficult for them.

but……

"The impact of the fog on the world is gradually becoming apparent. In the past three months, there have been as many as 22 air crashes caused by passenger plane instrument malfunctions due to the fog. This is even though the number of flights has plummeted by 14 times in the past three months! Many airlines have gone bankrupt and grounded their planes! Under these circumstances, it will take some time to invite some top international experts to our side."

"ASAP."

As Ji Fuyou spoke, he added, "The founder of the Great Dream Scripture is from the Great Shang Federation, right? Please invite him here for me."

"The Great Dream Sutra?"

Fang Qiyun quickly took out an instrument to examine it, and soon replied, "Is it the Great Dream Scripture of Refining Spirit Method published on the official website of the Central Plains Spiritual Ability Association?"

"Yes."

“That’s easy. The creator of this Spirit Refining Technique is somewhat related to us.”

Fang Qiyun smiled and said, "The creator of this Spirit Refining Method is named Liu Yao. In terms of seniority, he is Liu Yiren's great-grandfather, a most traditional and oldest living meditation master and spiritual master."

After she finished speaking, she explained again: "His so-called 'spiritual master' is not the same as our current professional title of spiritual master. It is a respectful title for the highest achiever in this industry, just like the 'master of internal energy transformation' six years ago."

"Liu Yiren?"

Ji Fuyou nodded after hearing this: "I'll give her a call."

After saying that, he dialed Liu Yiren's number.

Liu Yiren naturally wouldn't refuse Ji Fuyou's request and quickly agreed.

At this moment, Ji Fuyou saw that Fang Qiyun had already compiled a document and asked curiously, "Is there something you need?"

"It is related to the orthodoxy of the life force cultivation method."

Fang Qiyun said, "Previously, the Griffin, the Northern Kingdom, Black Gold, and even the Great Shang did not know that our Divine Strength and Life Force cultivation methods originated from Rainbow Sun City. When we made our techniques public and established new rules and standards for the martial arts world, although they were envious, they could only grit their teeth and accept it..."

She unfolded a document: "But now they have also obtained the method of inheritance. In order to gain a voice in the martial arts world, and also to claim that they are the true orthodox martial arts, they have jointly published this document."

"Release it? Are they really that kind?"

Ji Fuyou was somewhat surprised.

"They only release the standards and forward-looking plans; the core techniques are naturally kept very secret."

As Fang Qiyun spoke, he added, "The reason for announcing these is probably because we founded the first martial arts university in Chuzhou. They are trying to compete with us and seize the right to set standards."

Ji Fuyou picked up the documents.

Soon, a table detailing the various levels of martial arts appeared before him.

"Thirteenth level of cultivation?"

Ji Fuyou scrutinized it for a moment and quickly realized something: "Isn't this just copying the Holy Realm Civilization's homework? Moreover, the Holy Realm Civilization's cultivation system only has ten levels, but they've come up with a thirteen-level system!"

"The purpose of cultivating the thirteenth level is obviously to prevent the cultural infiltration of the Holy Realm civilization. However, what they have obtained are all Holy Realm cultivation methods, so they cannot avoid the cultural influence of the Holy Realm civilization. Therefore, they simply introduced the thirteenth level on the original ten-level system to lay the foundation for the superiority of the Crimson Star civilization."

Fang Qiyun said, "They probably think that this way they can integrate and digest the culture of the Holy Realm, but I suspect that there is a scheme by the Holy Realm civilization behind this, with the aim of expanding the influence of the Holy Realm civilization and deeply binding the two civilizations together."

Ji Fuyou listened and agreed with Fang Qiyun's statement.

It's clearly impossible to get them to give up the Holy Realm cultivation techniques.

Unfortunately, Ji Fuyou had given them a warning beforehand.

The sheer power of Akasei's number one fighter forced them to make a move.

Thus, this bizarre thirteen-stage cultivation system was created. "The thirteen-stage cultivation system is, to some extent, specifically designed to target us."

Fang Qiyun said, "After that battle where one fought against six, the Shang Dynasty had already been forced to bow down. Now it seems that the appearance of the Demon Suppression Valley has given them new ideas, and they are unwilling to give up and want to fight again."

Ji Fuyou guessed it.

Unless there is absolutely no other way, how could someone who has tasted power willingly hand it over again?

"It seems the meeting between Demon Suppression Valley and the Four Extreme Nations has been brought forward, during the ten-odd days I was in seclusion! And during this time, they must have received new assistance from Demon Suppression Valley!"

Ji Fuyou guessed.

"Since the Thirteenth Stage of Cultivation was jointly issued by the four extreme nations, and given the influence of these four nations on Red Star, it was practically a globally accepted hard standard. It was quickly accepted by everyone, and even the professional ratings within our Great Shang seem to need to be revised accordingly to align with international standards."

"So fast...?"

Ji Fuyou frowned: "Don't politicians from various countries consider the consequences of doing this?"

"We also find it very difficult to understand..."

"Jingle Bell!"

At that moment, Ji Fuyou's phone rang.

He glanced at the number, hesitated for a moment, and then answered the call.

"It seems that Martial Saint Ji has indeed emerged from seclusion."

A gentle voice soon came from inside.

But Ji Fuyou's response was somewhat indifferent: "Mr. President, is there something you need?"

There was a moment of silence before someone said, "Has Martial Saint Ji seen the document on the thirteenth stage of cultivation jointly issued by the four countries?"

"Of course I saw it; you have indeed accomplished something remarkable."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"I know that Ji Wusheng must think that we can't see the threat from Zhenmo Valley, and instead we're drinking poison to quench our thirst by cooperating with Zhenmo Valley, completely ignoring the situation of Chixing?"

The president's tone carried a hint of self-deprecation: "Even Ji Wusheng might think that we are arrogant and conceited, believing that we can turn the tables and take over the civilization and culture behind the Demon Suppression Valley just by relying on the thirteenth-level cultivation standard..."

"Isn't it?"

Ji Fuyou said without any politeness.

"Yes."

The president responded.

Then he added, "But, if I said that the thirteenth-level cultivation standard was not actually something we intentionally pushed for, and that Ji Wusheng even deserves a lot of credit for it, would you believe me?"

"Do you think I believe it?"

Ji Fuyou asked in return.

"Mr. Ji, do you think that in today's world, aside from the ordinary class, for those martial artists and spiritual beings, my words as the Federal President are more trustworthy, or the words of those martial arts saints and spiritual masters?"

The president suddenly said.

Ji Fuyou listened with some surprise, and pondered for a moment...

For some martial artists and spiritual beings who already belong to the political system, the president and the Supreme Council have more say.

But for those folk martial artists and spiritual practitioners, I'm afraid...

Martial Saints like Zuo Chunqiu and Zhao Changkong, as well as He Jinglan, the president of the Spiritual Ability Association, are even more influential.

Many martial artists and spiritual practitioners may even harbor some animosity towards the president and the Supreme Council.

"You're saying all this..."

"The promotion of the thirteenth-level cultivation standard was implemented by the martial saints and spiritual masters."

The president took a deep breath: "Ten days ago, a total of sixteen Martial Saints and thirty-two Spiritual Masters from the four extreme nations met with two special envoys from the Demon Suppression Valley at the entrance to the Misty Forest. This exchange was not conducted through us... After the meeting, they held another closed-door meeting, and shortly after, three days ago, they implemented the Thirteen Stages of Cultivation!"

He paused, then smiled wryly, "We knew this day would come sooner or later, but we didn't expect it to come so quickly."

Ji Fuyou instantly understood what the president meant...

them……

They've been ousted!

It's not that they were stripped of power, but rather that the martial arts masters and spiritual gurus began to awaken.

They began to realize that they did not need to work for others in exchange for power, status, resources, or wealth.

Their power...

It is power itself!
This awakening...

Some of it comes from other planktonic organisms!

Seeing the federal government's weakness and concessions towards him, the martial arts masters' ambitions began to sprout, and they conceived the idea that "he can be replaced."

If the Fuyou faction can become the fifth largest power in the Federation, why can't they?
The other part comes from Demon Suppression Valley!

"The Demon Suppression Valley demonstrated to them the power beyond the Earth Realm, making them realize just how magnificent...fist power humans can possess!"

In a daze, Ji Fuyou saw a future that was almost identical to the one in his dream.

From this moment on, the federal government, and even the governments of the Griffin, Black Gold, and the Northern Kingdom, will completely shift their allegiance.

Moving in a direction similar to a "military government".

With the joint efforts of martial saints to promote the release of the thirteenth-level cultivation standard, a new chapter has begun.

The era of politicians ruling the country is over!

The era in which martial artists wield power through their fists has officially arrived!
(End of this chapter)