Chapter 519: Chapter 195: Changes in the Washing Body Pond, you three come with me!

“The third rank on the Xuanhe List!”

Luo Cheng looked at the towering jade pillar, his eyes narrowing slightly.

The Eighth Prince, Jin Min, had orchestrated several schemes against him. Although they ultimately failed, Luo Cheng had not forgotten!

Other than Sun Yingyang, Jin Min was one of the people Luo Cheng would never let off the hook!

Shifting his gaze, Luo Cheng asked, “How can one make it onto the Xuanhe List? And what are the benefits of being on it?”

Zhu Lingmei replied, “The rankings on the Xuanhe List are straightforward. The top five hundred in the triennial Inner Sect Grand Competition make the list. The next competition is still a year away. Besides that, lower-ranked Core Disciples can challenge those on the list—if they win, they replace them.”

“As for the benefits…”

Zhu Lingmei smiled and continued, “Disciples on the Xuanhe List gain greater recognition from the sect and enjoy better perks. Their Identity Tokens are embedded with miniature arrays, allowing them to send distress signals when their lives are in danger! Ordinary Inner Sect disciples don’t have such privileges.”

“However, these are secondary. Those qualified to make the list are prodigies with extraordinary talents. None of them are willing to stay beneath others—the honor of ranking on the list alone is enough to spark fierce competition.”

Luo Cheng nodded.

Geniuses all had their pride, especially at this passionate stage of life. Even if some did not care, they were rare and negligible exceptions.

Luo Cheng, too, sought to stand at greater heights.

“By the way, Luo Cheng, there’s something I’m quite curious about.”

Zhu Lingmei’s eyes blinked as she suddenly switched topics.

“What is it?”

Fixing her gaze on Luo Cheng, Zhu Lingmei asked, “The day after we entered the Washing Body Pond, Elder Li suddenly announced its indefinite closure. No one is allowed to set foot on Cuiyu Peak. You were the last to leave the Washing Body Pond that day—what exactly happened inside?”

Indefinite closure of the Washing Body Pond!

Luo Cheng’s heart shook as he immediately realized it likely had something to do with him.

The Washing Body Pond’s mystical property lay in its waters, which contained the King’s Will, capable of body refining and qi enhancement!

He had devoured most of the King’s Will within the pond water, significantly diminishing its efficacy. It would take a long time to recover, if it ever could.

“I wonder if Elder Li will notice the changes in the pond and trace it back to me…”

As these thoughts churned in his mind, Luo Cheng’s expression remained calm. He responded half-truthfully, “I don’t know. When I left the pond, nothing seemed unusual.”

“Is that so? How strange. The closure of the Washing Body Pond—this has never happened before,” Zhu Lingmei murmured.

Suddenly, a commotion arose near the Xuanhe jade pillar.

“Congratulations to Senior Brother Lu for ranking 490th on the Xuanhe List! In no time, Senior Brother’s name will surely echo throughout the Great Yue Dynasty!”

“Indeed, congratulations, Senior Brother!”

Curious, Luo Cheng said, “I’ll take a look.”

The Xuanhe jade pillar was three zhang wide and over ten zhang tall. Its entire body sparkled in milky white, emitting a faint glow. Inscribed on it were names and rankings that shone brilliantly.

At the very top, the names of the top ten seed disciples on the Xuanhe List glowed in a distinctive crimson-golden hue, like radiant little suns high above.

Luo Cheng glanced briefly. To his surprise, the third name listed was Jin Min!

The second name was Qi Yu!

And the first was Pang Yueyang!

At the base of the jade pillar, a crowd had gathered. Several Inner Sect disciples clustered around a burly and tall youth, showering him with congratulations and deference.

Listening to the chatter, Luo Cheng learned that the robust youth was Lu Shaojing, a disciple of the Crown Prince Hall, who had successfully challenged and ranked 490th on the Xuanhe List!

“Mid-stage of the Ninth Layer of Awakening Vein Realm…”

Luo Cheng assessed Lu Shaojing’s cultivation at a glance. Looking up at the Xuanhe List, he made a mental calculation:

“With my current strength, I estimate I’m at around the mid-stage of the Ninth Layer of Awakening Vein Realm as well. At best, I could probably rank somewhere between 460th and 480th. Anything higher would be difficult…”

The competition on the Xuanhe List was truly fierce. Those who made it onto the rankings were certainly no ordinary individuals. Luo Cheng dared not underestimate the challenge.

Zhu Lingmei noticed Luo Cheng staring at the Xuanhe List and teased, “You’ve grasped the Sword Intent Prototype and defeated Yuan Qianyu of the Sixth Layer while at the peak of the Third Layer. When you break through to the late stage of Awakening Vein Realm, you’ll undoubtedly make the list.”

Luo Cheng withdrew his gaze and shook his head, replying without much thought, “Making the list is simple. But if I can’t become the top seed on the list, it holds little meaning.”

“The top spot!”

Zhu Lingmei was taken aback by Luo Cheng’s bold declaration.

She hadn’t expected him to make such a shocking statement!

After his fierce battle with Yuan Qianyu, Luo Cheng had gained some fame in the Inner Sect. Several people had already taken note of him earlier.

Now, his words immediately caught more attention, leaving many wide-eyed and astonished.

Making the Xuanhe List is simple!

If not the top rank, it’s meaningless!

How arrogant must one be to utter such ignorant words!

Lu Shaojing, who had been basking in the crowd’s praises, immediately walked over with hands clasped behind his back. Fixing his gaze on Luo Cheng, he said in an exaggerated tone:

“Well, look who it is, daring to claim that making the Xuanhe List is simple. Judging by your tone, it seems ranking first is no big deal either.”

Beside him, a narrow-eyed youth glanced at Luo Cheng and sneered, “Senior Brother Lu, this is Luo Cheng! The guy who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul and got into Xuanyuan Sect only by relying on Senior Sister Yun Mengli. He’s been strutting around ever since, even looking down on our Crown Prince Hall!”

“Hah, riding on a woman’s coattails is no real skill,” another chimed in.

“I heard he’s even formed some ridiculous faction in the sect—’Luo Alliance’ or something—hoping to challenge our Crown Prince Hall.”

“Luo Alliance? A rabble of nobodies daring to challenge our Crown Prince Hall? Laughable! A mass of trash is still just trash!”

The Crown Prince Hall disciples surrounding Lu Shaojing wasted no time ridiculing Luo Cheng, flaunting their airs.

Ever since Luo Cheng joined the Inner Sect, he had been a thorn in the Crown Prince Hall’s side, his presence shaking their authority.

Now given the chance, they unleashed unrestrained mockery to make a point.

Unable to tolerate the rudeness, Zhu Lingmei furrowed her brow and said, “We’re having our conversation—what does it have to do with you?”

Recognizing Zhu Lingmei, Lu Shaojing, who had some fondness for her, immediately smiled and said, “Junior Sister Zhu, I’m just giving you friendly advice. It’s best to distance yourself from certain trash—you don’t want to be taken in by their flowery words.”

Zhu Lingmei shook her head. “No need for Senior Brother Lu to concern himself with my affairs.”

Lu Shaojing’s expression darkened slightly.

Noticing this, Qin Shao, the narrow-eyed youth, interjected, “Senior Sister Zhu, Senior Brother Lu has a point. This guy isn’t even a Core Disciple, yet he boasts about how simple it is to make the Xuanhe List. His ignorance is laughable. Associating with such a fool tarnishes your status.”

Luo Cheng had intended to return to cultivate in seclusion and avoid unnecessary trouble. But now, unable to hold back, he stepped forward, swept his gaze across the group, and said blandly:

“Core Disciple? If I wish it, I could become one instantly. As for making the Xuanhe List, it’s hardly difficult.”

His words stupefied everyone present!

“Hahaha!”

The Crown Prince Hall disciples burst out laughing, clutching their sides.

Qin Shao sneered, “Boy, isn’t there a limit to arrogance? You think you can become a Core Disciple just by wishing for it? You think the Xuanhe List is yours to claim at whim? Do you imagine yourself as the Sect Master? Becoming a Core Disciple requires realm advancement—have you already broken through to the late stage of Awakening Vein Realm?”

“Don’t think that with Yun Mengli as your backer, you can act however you please! Without the cultivation and strength, you’ll never become a Core Disciple!”

Qin Shao ridiculed without restraint.

Luo Cheng had only recently advanced to the Third Layer of Awakening Vein Realm, so it seemed impossible for him to have reached the late stage already.

“Indeed, I haven’t reached the late stage of Awakening Vein Realm…”

Luo Cheng cast a frosty glance at him and continued, “However, as far as I know, passing the Core Disciple assessment also qualifies one for the title.”

Hearing this, Qin Shao’s expression grew even more disdainful. “Haha, the Core Disciple assessment requires surviving ten breaths of attack from three Seventh Layer early-stage powerhouses. Do you think a piece of trash like you can accomplish that?”

“Whether I can or not, let’s find out.”

Luo Cheng pointed at Qin Shao and two other Crown Prince Hall disciples who had mocked him the most.

“The three of you, follow me!”

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