Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 492 His birth suppressed an era, eclipsing all the geniuses of his time.

Time flies by, and seven days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Over these seven days, a series of bombshell announcements were like a series of bombs dropped, stirring up even more turbulent waves in the already boiling public opinion field caused by "evolution believers".

The capital, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Yunnan, and Chaoyang—the major core cities—have all, as if by prior arrangement, officially announced their respective Tian Shu Bureaus to the public one after another.

Gu Che, Lin Ruoxi, Shen Mo, Lin Xiu, and Fang Yuan have successfully broken through the bottleneck and officially entered the fourth-order realm!

The news sent shockwaves through the entire nation!

If the previous appearance of the "Evolution Trusters" brought anticipation and speculation about the future, then the continuous announcements of fourth-tier breakthroughs have given everyone a real shot in the arm!

The online platform was completely ignited, and the public's excitement and pride were palpable.
[Holy crap! Really?! Five more Tier 4 units at once?!]

When the Shanghai authorities officially announced Lu Jing's breakthrough to the fourth rank, I knew this day would come, and sure enough, it has finally arrived.

[But five Tian Shu Bureau official websites released the announcement simultaneously? Did they agree to it? It's impossible for them to actually break through at the same time, right?]

[It was probably pre-arranged, but the timing definitely wasn't more than a few days off.]

Gu Che! Lin Ruoxi! Shen Mo! Lin Xiu! Fang Yuan! They are all geniuses on the list of extraordinary individuals, and all possessors of treasures from all heavens.

Luck is also a part of one's own ability.

[If you consider the "treasures of the heavens" as opportunities, then you can understand it. Talent alone, without luck, is insufficient to become a powerful being.]

Now that everyone has broken through to the fourth tier, shouldn't the list of extraordinary individuals be updated?

[Yes, yes, the list of extraordinary individuals should be updated, right? My beloved Immortal Venerable was previously ranked No. 11, this time he should be able to rank in the top ten, right? Suddenly riding the midnight gale, he soared straight to the nine heavens to survey the mortal world! The Immortal Venerable truly did it.]

[A top ten finish is certain. Zhou Ming and Li Shuyang haven't broken through to the fourth rank, but they'll probably only rank ninth. From Shen Xuan to Lin Xiu, even an Immortal Venerable might not be a match for them.]

Ultimately, it was the Douluo Continent system that dragged down the Immortal Venerable.

[But I think Lin Xiu is definitely not just ranked eighth. Shen Mo, Gu Che, and Lin Ruoxi are definitely not untouchable.]

[A clash between the Prince of Tennis system and the Genshin Impact, One Piece, and Bleach systems? That seems a bit risky.]

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As the number of extraordinary individuals who have broken through to the fourth tier increases, the previous list of extraordinary individuals has become inaccurate, and more and more people hope that the Tian Shu Bureau can update the list of extraordinary individuals.

Although the people on the list are still the same, the rankings are no longer the same, especially the top ten.

Li Shuyang, who was originally ranked ninth, and Zhou Ming, who was ranked tenth, have not yet broken through to the fourth level, so their rankings will inevitably drop and give way to Fang Yuan. No one questions this.

Furthermore, due to the Douluo system, no one thought Fang Yuan was particularly strong among the fourth-tier cultivators. Even fans of the Immortal Venerable felt that ranking ninth was enough, as the strength of the top eight was beyond the Immortal Venerable's reach.

Lin Xiu's fans, on the other hand, felt that he was capable of competing with Shen Mo, Gu Che, Lin Ruoxi, and others. It was hard to say whether he would be in the top five, but being sixth or seventh was not out of the question.

The Prince of Tennis system is still quite powerful.

The fans of Gu Che, Shen Mo, Lin Ruoxi, and others felt similarly that now that they had broken through to the fourth rank, their strength was greater than before, and their rankings should have improved.

Even Lu Jing's fans felt that as the third ability user in the Great Xia Dynasty to break through to the fourth level, Lu Jing was capable of fighting against Shen Xuan, who ranked third by relying on the power of Kamen Rider Gantt.

Although "Time Ascension" is somewhat troublesome, Lu Jing, who has fused with the Strange Flame, is not without the ability to fight it.

However, it only came down to Shen Xuan. No one had any ideas about Ye Shen or Elder Zhong, who were in higher positions.

If Gu Che, Lu Jing, Lin Ruoxi, and others are geniuses born in a golden age, possessing the potential to become emperors, then Ye Shen and Elder Zhong are simply beings beyond the norm.

Its birth suppressed an era, making the geniuses of its time pale in comparison and unable to see any hope of catching up.

It doesn't even evoke the slightest sense of immersion.

Needless to say, Ye Shen is a given. Although Elder Zhong is the holder of the Rock King Emperor template, anyone with a modicum of rationality knows that the compatibility of the Rock King Emperor template is definitely not easy to improve.

How could a human with a lifespan of only a hundred years possibly resonate with the mindset of a deity who has existed for thousands of years and increase their compatibility?

But Elder Zhong succeeded, and even reached the sixth level.

Nobody knows how he did it.

Therefore, compared to these two, Gu Che, Lin Ruoxi, Lu Jing, and others are more in line with the public's understanding of "genius" and are more relatable to them.

After all, they are all holders of "treasures of the heavens" and "character templates of the heavens", and their main power comes from "treasures of the heavens". If they can also obtain a "treasure of the heavens" in the future, they may be able to embark on the same path as Gu Che, Lu Jing and others, and reach the same level as them.

Meanwhile, the Tian Shu Bureau has already begun updating the "Superhuman Ranking".

Because of the "Adaptable Ones" program, basically all the superhumans and holders of "Heavenly Treasures" in the Tian Shu Bureau who have reached the third level of strength have received a notification from the Tian Shu Bureau in the capital, asking them to come to the Tian Shu headquarters in the capital at different times to make an attempt.

Lu Jing, Lin Ruoxi, Shen Mo, and other ability users who have reached the fourth level of strength were invited in the same batch. All of this was for the "Superhuman Ranking".

Once you reach the fourth tier, the assessment of power can no longer be determined simply by the level of spiritual power or by analyzing the abilities on paper.

Unquantifiable factors such as willpower, emotional control, combat experience, and even one's own talent can play a decisive role in actual combat.

Ranking based solely on data and theoretical deductions is not only unconvincing but may also be misleading.

Therefore, the Tian Shu Bureau adopted a more precise approach—combat!
Without hesitation, those listed above the "Superhuman Ranking" are undoubtedly the strongest individuals in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Apart from Ye Xuan and Elder Zhong, it's hard to say how big the difference in strength is between the others; you can't know without fighting them.

Therefore, under the premise of avoiding life-or-death battles and ensuring safety, let Gu Che, Lu Jing, Shen Xuan, Lin Ruoxi and others fight;

The best option is to determine the rankings on the "Superhuman Ranking" based on the results of the battles.

During this process, they also consulted with all the powerful individuals on the "Superhuman Ranking" except for Ye Xuan and Elder Zhong.

Unsurprisingly, they almost all agreed without hesitation.

For them, competing against opponents of the same level to verify what they have learned and hone their skills is a good thing, so they naturally wouldn't refuse.

It could even be said that even if the Tian Shu Bureau didn't organize it, they would still find opportunities to "spar" with each other in private, seeking a battle of equal strength.

However, not everyone had the idea of ​​fighting. Fang Yuan was one of them.

Not to mention fighting, he hadn't even planned to participate in the "fittest" selection in the first place.

Unfortunately, the Tian Shu Bureau did not give them any chance to refuse on this point, and even invited "Zhou Ming," the "Ghost King," who seemed to have no compatibility with the "Evolution Trustee" at all.

He couldn't escape it either.

When the "competition to determine ranking" proposal was put forward, Fang Yuan felt a wave of dizziness.

It's not about whether he can win or not; the key is that even if he could win, he wouldn't want to go. He's not someone who enjoys fighting.

But there was no way around it; when everyone else expressed their agreement, he couldn't be the only one to stand up and object.

Moreover, according to the people from the Tian Shu Bureau, from Shen Xuan to Lin Xiu, almost everyone is very curious about him and wants to fight him; some even asked him if he had any opponents he was interested in, and they could help arrange it.

Is it because the title of "Immortal Venerable" is too prestigious, or because the impression of "Tang San" is too strong?

Fang Yuan, who inherited the name of "Immortal Venerable" and the template of "Tang San", seemed to be surrounded by a halo among this group of people, becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

Fang Yuan sighed at this.

They didn't choose an opponent, but let the people from the Tian Shu Bureau arrange it at will.

Since it doesn't involve any life-threatening situations, what difference does it make who I hit?
Thus, a closed-door battle concerning the ranking of the Great Xia's top combat power unfolded at the training grounds of the Imperial Capital's Tian Shu General Bureau.

The details of the battle need not be elaborated upon; its intensity and excitement far exceeded what most people could imagine.

Blade energy, lightning, strange fire, ocean—various powerful abilities intertwine and collide, displaying a breathtaking power.

During the three-day sparring session, almost every invited fourth-tier expert engaged in at least one duel with another person.

Some are evenly matched and fight for a long time; some have opposing attributes and fight to a quick victory; and some win by surprise with unexpected moves.

The members of the Tian Shu Bureau who were watching the battle were on high alert throughout, recording every detail as an important basis for the final evaluation.

After all the sparring sessions concluded, the Tian Shu Bureau compiled all the combat data and feedback from the participants. After a rigorous comprehensive evaluation, a new "List of Extraordinary Individuals" was finally drafted.

The name of this list also surprised everyone.

As public discussion over the updated rankings intensified, the Tian Shu Bureau finally issued an announcement, officially responding to public concerns:
[Announcement from the Tian Shu General Bureau Regarding the Update of the "Superhuman Ranking"]

To all citizens:

Recently, the general public and various sectors have expressed great concern about updating the current "List of Extraordinary Individuals" and have put forward many valuable suggestions. The Tian Shu Bureau attaches great importance to this and has conducted careful research and made thorough arrangements.

To more accurately and objectively reflect the current strength of extraordinary individuals in my country, to encourage those who are lagging behind, and to clarify responsibilities, with the approval of higher authorities, our bureau has decided to systematically update the top rankings of the "Extraordinary Individuals List".

This update is not based on simple data extrapolation or a review of past performance, but rather adopts a more rigorous evaluation method.

We were fortunate to invite several outstanding individuals who are currently at the top of the list and have made significant progress in their abilities recently, to conduct a series of non-public exchange activities aimed at "learning from each other and demonstrating their potential" under the premise of ensuring absolute safety and control.

The rankings of the "Extraordinary Individuals List" will be determined based on the results of the exchange.

(End of this chapter)