Early the next morning.
Yi Feng had not been up for long, and before he could even brew his morning tea, elegantly dressed attendants suddenly arrived, delivering various flowers and plants, followed by mountains of gift boxes. It was said to be the treatnt for being on the Heavenly Ranking. He was utterly dumbfounded.
Good heavens.
The legendary Heavenly Ranking really is sothing else!
He had learned from Brother Xu that he had sohow made it onto the Heavenly Ranking. Recalling the envious look on the old brother'
s face, he had thought it was a joke at the ti, but it turned out to be true.
Happiness ca too suddenly;
the upgrade in treatnt was a bit too fast!
Faced with a room full of gift boxes, Yi Feng felt sowhat unaccustod. Just as he was pondering why he suddenly received such treatnt, voices requesting an audience sounded again.
"
Fellow Daoist Yi, we have co to visit upon hearing of your fa. We apologize for the intrusion and hope for your understanding."
Hearing the voices, Yi Feng stepped out of his room.
Walking to the courtyard gate, he saw several cultivators bowing with expectant and sowhat anxious expressions. The leader was Xu Qingyuan, also carrying a small gift.
Seeing it was an acquaintance, Yi Feng didn'
t think much of it.
He stepped aside to invite them in, welcoming the visibly delighted group into the house.
After so conversation, everyone grew even more excited and joyful, offering congratulations with clasped fists one after another.
"
Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on your glorious ascension to the Heavenly Ranking!"
"
Fellow Daoist Yi, with you listed on the Heavenly Ranking, we mortal-star cultivators have finally vented a long-held grievance!"
"
Fellow Daoist Yi'
s talent is peerless;
we too can hold our heads high now!"
"
Absolutely! In the past, those sub-star geniuses looked down on everyone, never giving us mortal-star cultivators a second glance. Yesterday, when the golden script of the ranking appeared and they saw Fellow Daoist Yi'
s na, their eyes nearly popped out! Just thinking about it now still feels so satisfying!"
"
That An Shixuan, first beaten soundly by Fellow Daoist Yi, and now overshadowed on the Heavenly Ranking, really played the perfect matchmaker, didn'
t he? He'
s probably so furious right now his injuries have worsened."
"
Hahaha..."
The more they spoke, the more excited they beca, finally all rising together to bow to Yi Feng with clasped fists!
"
Fellow Daoist'
s talent is supre. You have won respect for us mortal-star cultivators. We admire you imnsely and are willing to follow you from now on, serving you faithfully without hesitation!"
The sudden, decisive display carried a certain chivalrous, sworn-brotherhood vibe from the martial world.
At this mont, $2i Feng roughly understood that his place on the Heavenly Ranking seed to be largely thanks to that young master from before?
What kind of situation was this.
He had just beaten up a frail-looking pretty boy and sohow beco famous.
Yi Feng found it both funny and exasperating, hurriedly helping everyone up.
"
You all exaggerate too much."
"
We are all mortal-star cultivators;
we should support and help each other more. Talk of faithful service is excessive. If you don'
t mind, wouldn'
t it be more enjoyable to simply share a few drinks together in our free ti?"
His words, expression, and sincere tone were all down-to-earth and particularly amiable.
Despite already being an elite on the Heavenly Ranking, he could still maintain such a modest, easy-going, and magnanimous deanor. Truly worthy of being the unprecedented great talent from a mortal star!
The group admired him even more, feeling imnsely pleased.
The elegant small courtyard was filled with continuous laughter, and genuine camaraderie grew ever stronger.
anwhile, outside the courtyard abode.
Several won also landed quietly. Their makeup was exquisite, their attire alluring—clearly dressed up with care, hoping to make contact with Yi Feng, the currently famous and sensational Heavenly Ranking elite.
The leading woman was especially bold. Her long skirt was sheer like gauze, her face flushed, her already stunning features carrying an even stronger allure. Just the right amount of scenery was hinted at, enough to make anyone'
s blood race.
These graceful figures moved with light, seductive steps, their bodies seemingly boneless and utterly charming.
They had already passed the ancient stele inscribed with the words "
Luo Xia Heavenly Residence"
and were about to enter the open ancient gate.
Suddenly!
A dashing figure in splendid robes descended, blocking their path with a cold expression.
"
Junior Sister!"
"
Why are you here? Do you know I'
ve been looking everywhere for you?!"
The newcor was none other than An Shixuan.
Today, Young Master An'
s attire was still immaculate, his injuries seemingly already healed, displaying much of his forr elegant deanor. Yet, he seed to have lost his luster, lacking his previous magnetism.
Even his domineering appearance only earned him indifferent glances from the surrounding fairy maidens.
The leading woman lowered her gaze and turned her head, a superior curve hooking her red lips.
"
So it'
s Senior Brother An..."
"
Senior Brother, please behave with propriety."
"
We rely cultivated together on Blizzard Island. Such intimate words are unbecoming of our relationship. This humble maiden is going to pay respects to Senior Brother Yi. I hope Senior Brother An will not pester , lest Senior Brother Yi misunderstand."
An Shixuan was stunned for a mont upon hearing this, then his eyes widened with sudden anger!
"
What?!"
"
You... you dare speak to like that?! Lu Miaoke, I rember clearly who it was that shalessly insisted on entering my abode, weeping and begging for my protection back then!"
His sharp voice echoed. The fairy maiden in the sheer skirt also turned her head, her eyes filled with resentnt!
Their gazes t, hostility flashing instantly!
"
An Shixuan, do you still think you are that high and mighty Young Master An?"
"
Hmph!"
"
You were beaten until your arms and legs were broken by Senior Brother Yi in just a few moves. Your cultivation is nothing special. Now you can'
t even secure a place on the Heavenly Ranking, completely disgracing yourself. What right do you have to lord it over ?!"
"
You'
re just a waste who relies on family background. You'
re not even worth one of Senior Brother Yi'
s fingers!"
An Shixuan'
s face flushed red with anger upon hearing this, letting out a fierce, grating laugh!
"
Ha, hahaha!"
"
I can'
t compare to him? He'
s just trash from a mortal star! How could he possibly compare to this young master?!"
"
Don'
t think I don'
t know what'
s on your mind. You'
re just a cheap woman who'
s been with anyone! Which true top-tier Heavenly Ranking prodigy would even glance your way? You only dare to shalessly co crawling here because you see he lucked onto the Heavenly Ranking and is from a mortal star!"
With these words, they had completely torn off all pretense!
Having such ugly matters exposed in broad daylight was ultimately damaging to their reputations. Lu Miaoke trembled with rage, her red lips quivering. The won in long skirts behind her also paled and flushed alternately.
Seeing that divine senses from surrounding immortal island abodes were constantly probing over, the situation threatened to escalate further.
Lu Miaoke and the other fairy maidens had no choice but to give up. With a furious flick of their sheer sleeves, they left in a huff.
Their disdainful looks were utterly unguarded, leaving only An Shixuan behind, grinding his teeth in fury!
He was the esteed Young Master An, once a renowned genius on Blizzard Island! In terms of family background and status, when had he ever suffered such successive humiliations?!
Coldly watching the departing graceful figures, An Shixuan tightly gripped his jade fan!
"
This young master will definitely make you pay the price!"
He glared fiercely back at the courtyard abode filled with laughter. This young master, devoid of his forr dashing deanor, his eyes now filled only with venom, tore through the void and left!
Not long after.
In a prosperous city on a sub-star.
An Shixuan stepped out arrogantly, heading straight for the most magnificent complex of palaces and halls.
When he landed in the central great hall and reported everything to his father, as expected, he heard the old master erupt in rage, slamming the table and rising to his feet with an angry roar!
"
Outrageous!"
"
A re mortal-star cultivator dares to occupy my son'
s rightful place on the Heavenly Ranking! There'
s no need to say more;
there must be sothing fishy going on!"
After a few more angry exclamations, the imposing figure of An Daohai waved his sleeve with authority.
"
Xuan'
er, your father will never let you suffer this injustice!"
"
Our An Family will never tolerate such unfairness!"
"
Enough talk. Co with your father now to Blizzard Island to demand justice. We will definitely reclaim what is rightfully yours and execute that scheming, slippery mortal-star insect!"
Watching his father'
s domineering words and deanor, $2n Shixuan'
s eyes shone with excitent, and a trace of his innate pride returned to his face.
"
Thank you, Father!"
After brief preparations, the father and son once again tore through the void and returned to Snowstorm Island.
Within a few breaths.
The father and son had already appeared in the Heavenly Hall. Led by an elite disciple, they steadily stepped into the Venerable'
s side hall. This originally suprely noble place held no pressure for the father and son. With their absolute family background, they were fully qualified to enter here.
Sitting calmly in the grand chairs, their deanor was steady and composed.
This was the imposing manner born of status and rank, an innate and supre bearing!
After waiting a few breaths.
Yuwen Qianyue finally appeared. After exchanging a few pleasantries upon taking a seat, her tone was noticeably more formal.
Seeing that even the legendary Venerable had to show him so respect, An Shixuan grew even more confident. Sitting steadily, he awaited the developnt of events. Even before leaving this place, he was already brimming with absolute confidence.
An Daohai was even more domineering, speaking bluntly on the spot.
"
Venerable Yuwen."
"
My son was deprived of his Celestial Ranking spot by a mortal star cultivator. Are you aware of this matter?"
Yuwen Qianyue nodded calmly, her expression extrely steady.
"
This did indeed happen."
"
The Celestial Ranking respects strength. Although that person hails from a mortal star, his victory was well-deserved. There is no talk of him '
depriving'
your son of his spot."
Her stern words were watertight, seemingly offering no concession.
Hearing this, An Shixuan'
s eyes darkened, and he gripped the armrest of his chair tightly.
His father, however, was extrely composed. With a look, he stopped his son from speaking, then continued slowly, a thick smile on his face.
"
Heh."
"
Venerable, you jest. How could a re mortal star cultivator be stronger than my son? There must be sothing amiss in this matter."
Yuwen Qianyue remained unmoved, her expression still stern.
"
Your son was defeated by Yi Feng. This matter has already spread far and wide."
Hearing this, An Daohai was suddenly taken aback.
After pondering for a few breaths, a chill crept into his tone as he spoke.
"
My son had old injuries at the ti! Being defeated by a sneak attack is not enough to determine true superiority!"
"
One thousand jin of Sky Desolate Jade!"
"
I am willing to offer one thousand jin of Sky Desolate Jade, asking only that Snowstorm Island investigate the truth and restore justice for my son!"
This ti, Yuwen Qianyue did not respond.
Sky Desolate Jade was a top-grade treasure material, very important for maintaining and nurturing elites in Snowstorm Island. After the consumption of long ages, Snowstorm Island now also needed more treasure materials to replenish its stores.
But a talent like Yi Feng was also extrely rare. If he were to grow in the future, his value would definitely not be inferior to these materials!
An Daohai narrowed his eyes slightly and continued speaking.
"
Ten thousand jin!"
"
Ten thousand jin of Sky Desolate Jade!"
Yuwen Qianyue looked up upon hearing this, but still did not respond.
An Daohai gritted his teeth and suddenly slapped the armrest of his chair!
"
Ten thousand jin of Sky Desolate Jade, plus one Sky Transformation Pill! I ask only for justice!"
A Sky Transformation Pill...
With such a precious pill, it was possible to catalyze the birth of a Desolate Realm Sky Transformation stage existence, and there was even a chance to refine a perfected-level external incarnation!
Finally.
Yuwen Qianyue'
s face showed hesitation, and her red lips parted as she spoke.
"
The Celestial Ranking list has already been issued. Even if your son has mitigating circumstances, this matter cannot be changed. However, if impropriety is truly discovered in the investigation, changing the list is not without precedent..."
Hearing this, An Daohai also revealed a smile.
"
Your judgnt is wise, Venerable. I believe Snowstorm Island will act with impartiality. We apologize for disturbing you today and hope for your understanding. We shall take our leave now."
Slowly cupping his hands in thanks, An Daohai unobtrusively left an ancient ring behind, then strode out of the side hall with his son, whose eyes were now filled with excitent.
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