Published: February 24, 2025
After a moment, Tan Yun landed on the summit of Dragon Giant Peak, stepping down from his Flying Sword, amidst the vast Sea of Clouds.
Mu Mengyi, Zhong Wu Shiyao, and Xue Ziyan gracefully approached Tan Yun, asking where he had been for the past few days.
Tan Yun told the three women that with so many people gathered at the summit, it was best to discuss it later.
"Silence!"
On the Jade Tower, Shen Subing signaled for everyone to quiet down, then slowly stood up. With a gentle smile, her melodious voice resonated:
"According to the rules of the Nine Meridians Grand Competition, the one who takes the top spot will have their lineage gain an additional two hundred slots on top of the fifty basic slots available for entering the eternal land trial."
"The second place will have an additional one hundred slots."
"The third place will have eighty additional slots; the fourth place will have sixty additional slots."
"The fifth place will have fifty additional slots; the sixth place will have thirty additional slots."
"The seventh place will have twenty additional slots; the eighth place will have ten additional slots."
"This chief announces that since Tan Yun has secured the top spot and Mu Mengyi is third, the Danmai now has a total of 330 slots."
"Xue Ziyan is second, and the Five Soul Lineage gets 150 slots."
"Ke Xinyi is fourth, granting the Holy Spirit Lineage 110 slots."
"Huangfu Tingfeng is fifth, and the Talismans Lineage receives 100 slots."
"Xiao Qingxuan is sixth, Shangguan Bingbing is seventh, and Jun Bu Ping is eighth, granting the Ancient Soul Lineage 110 slots."
"The Wind Thunder Lineage, Formation Lineage, Beast Spirit Lineage, and Artifact Lineage have no one in the top eight, each receiving fifty basic slots."
Shen Subing paused before saying, "Now all disciples participating in the eternal land trial, please ascend to Crouching Dragon Platform No. 1."
In an instant, a total of a thousand disciples from the Nine Meridians leaped onto Crouching Dragon Platform No. 1.
The top eight from the Crouching Dragon Rankings stood before the multitude of disciples.
Shen Subing took out a blank jade tablet and began to inquire, one by one, what kind of medium-grade magical artifact rewards the 992 disciples, excluding the top eight, wanted.
After half an hour of counting, Shen Subing finally completed the tally.
Among the 992 disciples, some chose defensive medium-grade magical artifacts; others opted for offensive treasures, as well as versatile artifacts for both attack and defense, or for escape.
The vast majority of disciples chose conventional rewards suitable for their Fetal Soul attributes, such as swords, spears, staves, and the Square Heaven Painting Halberd.
On the Jade Tower, Shen Subing held the jade tablet in both hands and passed it to Dantai Xuanzhong, who was seated at the top.
After Dantai Xuanzhong received the jade tablet, he stood up, looking down at the top eight with approval, and asked, "Top disciple Tan Yun, you are awarded a supreme treasure artifact. What kind of weapon do you want?"
Tan Yun glanced at Zhong Wu Shiyao below, then bowed and replied, "Replying to Sovereign, I would like a supreme treasure grade Flying Sword with spatial attributes."
Mu Mengyi and Xue Ziyan quickly realized that Tan Yun was clearly planning to give the upcoming reward to Zhong Wu Shiyao!
At the summit, Zhong Wu Shiyao, dressed in a white gown as pure as snow, bit her lip while looking at Tan Yun, her heart filled with sweetness.
"This guy is so fickle, not good at all," Dantai Xuanzhong thought privately, then asked, "Ziyan, what about you?"
Xue Ziyan suddenly became shy, appearing hesitant to speak.
"This sovereign perceives you as a bold and straightforward girl. Hehe, if you have something to say, I’ll grant your request, considering your brother-in-law's sake," Dantai Xuanzhong's words were quite double-edged!
He aimed to inform everyone who wanted to kill Tan Yun that this sovereign was very fond of him!
Moreover, the deeper implication was that if anyone wanted to harm Tan Yun, they should think twice!