Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 431 Hiding
Although the Demon Suppression Valley attracted a seventh-tier monster like the Thunder Giant Scorpion, Ji Fuyou learned from the monster's memories that there weren't many of these monsters, and they were mostly concentrated around the Black Heaven Demon Lord, protecting his safety.

Therefore, Ji Fuyou directly used this area as a training ground and handed it over to Song Lingxiao, Zuo Chunqiu and others.

During this period, thanks to the mass production of life potions, one after another fifth-tier martial saints emerged. Within the Crimson Star territory, the overall level of martial artists increased linearly, and they needed a place to release their increased energy.

This area is clearly the most suitable.

With his command, a large number of fifth-tier Martial Saints gathered at the entrance area of ​​the Demon Suppression Valley.

With Fang Qiyun, a seventh-level expert, watching over things, and given that he can use his void authority to transfer to this area to provide support at any time, there's no need to worry about any danger.

……

"The number of fifth-tier Martial Saints is much greater than I expected."

Ji Fuyou felt a sense of awe as he observed the hundreds of Martial Saints already gathered outside the Demon Suppression Valley.

"The great birth of the Martial Saint was largely thanks to Chen Yunye's life potion."

Fang Qiyun was naturally well aware of these developments: "Currently, the production of top-tier life potions has reached 1000 bottles per month, and these life potions have been developed to the third generation, with a higher probability of stimulating vitality. Basically, 1000 bottles of top-tier life potions can cultivate 300 martial saints."

"300 Martial Saints!?"

Ji Fuyou was taken aback: "Every month?"

"Yes! Every month!"

Fang Qiyun nodded emphatically.

"That's really amazing speed."

As Ji Fuyou spoke, he sent a wisp of his divine sense toward Chen Yunye in the laboratory.

He never expected that this young man, who originally rose to prominence based on his "Martial Saint" strength, would actually have such expertise in biopharmaceutical research.

At this moment, he seemed to realize something else.

While Chen Yunye was researching the life potion, it seemed... he was also researching psychotropic drugs?
Ji Fuyou's heart stirred, and he quickly used his divine sense to activate a spiritual connection between Chen Yunye and the Void God Realm.

Sensing this sensation, Chen Yunye paused his actions slightly and directed his divine sense toward the Void God Realm...

"Divine sense?"

Ji Fuyou immediately recognized the change in Chen Yunye's mental strength.

He knew that Chen Yunye had become a saint just last month.

It can concentrate divine thoughts...

In the entire Red Star today, only he, Gu Qing, and Gu Yinbing possess divine consciousness.

"President."

Chen Yunye quickly greeted him.

"When did you develop divine sense?"

"Well... because of my success in refining the potion of life, my authority in the Void God Realm has already been upgraded, right? Naturally, I downloaded a lot of experience and insights related to divine sense. In addition, I discovered that the candlelight crystal seems to contain some special substances. Through the research of these special substances, plus a kind of mental illness medication that I often take, I finally refined a new type of potion."

As Chen Yunye spoke, he quickly sent over a message: "I call it a mental potion! This potion can effectively stimulate schizophrenia, bringing the mind into an extremely active state!"

As he spoke, he quickly added, "Of course, when taking this medicine, one must have a firm worldview and a clear and pure belief; otherwise... it is easy to really fall into a mental breakdown."

"Stimulates schizophrenia? A side effect is the possibility of developing schizophrenia?"

After digesting the information about the drug, Ji Fuyou's expression became somewhat strange.

At the same time, he glanced at Chen Yunye and asked, "Do you have a mental illness? Why have I never heard you mention it before?"

"My life experiences... I have some mental health issues, which is quite normal, isn't it?"

Chen Yunye gave a wry smile.

Upon hearing this, Ji Fuyou recalled his information and sighed, "I will never allow such a thing to happen again."

"It's not a question of whether it's allowed or not; it's that this kind of thing is impossible to completely eliminate. It's human nature. Chairman Ji, and all we can do is create a deterrent, use sufficient deterrence to suppress this evil in human nature."

Chen Yunye took it all in stride.

He then changed the subject, saying, "The concoction of the mental potion is progressing quite smoothly. While I was concocting it, I felt countless inspirations bursting out of my mind, and the progress was rapid... I am currently trying to reduce its side effects."

At this point, a glint of light flashed in his eyes: "If the side effects of the spirit potion could truly be eliminated, everyone could become a spiritual saint!"

"Send me a few bottles, I'll see if I can help."

Ji Fuyou also understood the importance of this potion.

"Understood, I'll make arrangements right away."

Chen Yunye nodded heavily.

"Good work."

As Ji Fuyou spoke, he seemed somewhat sentimental.

Chen Yunye not only mastered the Life Potion, but also optimized it to the third generation in just a few months, and even managed to research a Mental Potion in his spare time...

He is truly a talented person!

And such a talented person...

However, he was nearly persecuted to death in the early stages of the fog's arrival.

If it weren't for the emergence of the mist that allowed him to become a martial artist at a crucial moment and successfully escape from prison, perhaps...

Red Star should forget about ever seeing the explosive growth in the number of Martial Saints it has now.

"Raise Chen Yunye's authority level and resource allocation level!"

After Ji Fuyou returned from Chen Yunye's place with his divine sense, he turned to Fang Qiyun and gave her some instructions, adding, "Also, increase the procurement of candlelight crystals."

"clear."

Fang Qiyun nodded.

The transactions between Red Star and Vermilion Bird City are now underway.

Suzaku City wants to obtain the Life Potion from Crimson Star, while Crimson Star wants to obtain more Candle Crystals; both sides get what they need.

"Blood crystals are needed to refine life potions... Ordinary blood crystals and superior blood crystals are extracted from poultry flesh and blood... Is there enough exotic beast flesh and blood for top-grade blood crystals?" Ji Fuyou asked.

"enough."

Fang Qiyun said, "The frequency of the mist's appearance has increased significantly, and its strength has also increased... However, as the monsters have become stronger, the overall strength of our Crimson Star cultivators has improved, and the threat posed by the mist has actually decreased."

She smiled and said, "With a Martial Saint leading a dozen or so master-level martial artists in each city, monsters are basically wiped out as soon as they show up. So far, there have been no large-scale casualties. Currently, we have even gone to some other worlds to hunt alien beasts in order to obtain enough alien beast corpses for the refining of life potions."

"it is good."

Ji Fuyou nodded; he still attached great importance to the life potion project.

"Currently, there are 300 Martial Saints per month, and 3600 per year. We're still a ways off from the second round of the Heavenly Ranking War..."

Ji Fuyou glanced at the time.

703 days, 11 hours, and 44 minutes.

Approximately 23 months.

"Hopefully, we can assemble an army of 1 Martial Saints before the second round of the Heavenly Ranking War!"

While 1 Martial Saints might seem meager compared to the Demon Dragon Clan, ...

Looking at any of the first-round civilizations he had encountered in the Heavenly Ranking Wars, no force could compare to this force.

Not only the civilizations of the first round of the Heavenly Ranking War, but even the Rainbow Sun City and the Holy Realm Clan at their peak, might not have been able to assemble a lineup of 1 Martial Saints.

"The Demon Suppression Valley isn't a major problem for now. I'll go to Xuan Yue Island first and eliminate this hidden danger completely!"

……

overseas.

Ji Fuyou headed straight for Xuan Yue Island.

And the way he got to Xuan Yue Island...

It wasn't by boat or airplane, but by riding the wind.

When a martial artist reaches the eighth level and comprehends the unity of heaven and man, they can glide with the power of heaven and earth.

If one were to leap from the summit of a mountain, gliding for dozens of miles would be no problem.

Once they reach the ninth rank and can dominate the power of a region, they can even ride the wind and soar through the void, like ancient immortals, entering and leaving the azure sky.

Of course, the hope is wonderful, but in reality, the experience of actually flying is far from comfortable.

Although one doesn't have to worry about the cold wind by controlling the power of heaven and earth, flying across the sea requires maintaining control over the power of heaven and earth at all times. It's like someone who is constantly driving a car with full concentration. Compared to leisurely taking a plane ride, it is more mentally and physically demanding.

"Ten or hundreds of kilometers is nothing, but flights that require crossing the sea for thousands of kilometers like this... I'll just stick to flying from now on."

Ji Fuyou made a sarcastic remark.

Good thing...

He was, after all, a newly promoted tenth-level cultivator, and was still somewhat fascinated by this kind of aerial flight. In addition, he would occasionally soar into the sky, overlooking the sea above the clouds, and at other times control his body to skim across the sea surface, stirring up waves. So the journey was not too boring.

After wandering around for most of the day, he finally arrived at the sea area where Xuan Yue Island is located.

only……

When he actually arrived at this sea area, he discovered that there was nothing there at all.

"What about the island?"

Ji Fuyou was somewhat surprised.

He carefully examined the information.

Everyone who had observed Xuan Yue Island, including those depicted in satellite images, believed it to be located in this sea area. However, when he actually arrived at the location, Xuan Yue Island was nowhere to be found.

“Xuan Yue Island spans hundreds of kilometers. How could such a large island simply disappear like that?”

The seasonal float once again traversed the sea surface, searching.

At the same time, they contacted Song Lingxiao, Shen Zhanxian, and others, asking them to mobilize the satellite.

The final result was...

Such a large island seems to have truly vanished into the sea.

Moreover, judging from previous satellite images, it seems to have disappeared for several days.

"disappear……"

At this moment, Ji Fuyou couldn't help but think of what Yuan Xing of Hongri City had said back then.

They had come into contact with other secret realms like theirs, which preserved civilization in special ways.

That is, Xuan Yue Island.

In his description, the island is imbued with mysticism, capable of drifting through mist and reality.

It is through this divine power that their civilization has been preserved.

and so……

"Did it disappear into the fog?"

Ji Fuyou arrived at the location of Xuan Yue Island.

Mist...

There isn't one here either.

Even if it did exist, it has probably dissipated several days ago.

Under these circumstances, even he was unable to locate Xuan Yue Island.

but……

“Xuan Yue Island couldn’t have left; they must be hiding somewhere, waiting for their chance to strike! Even if they’re not hiding nearby, they must have left some kind of hidden operation in Chi Xing! After all, according to the timeline, it’ll be another month before the Corpse Demon Slayer appears…”

As Ji Fuyou pondered, he quickly thought of the virus that had inexplicably appeared in the Black Gold Empire and was said to have affected tens of millions of people!
Immediately, he changed direction and headed straight for the Black Gold Empire.

(End of this chapter)