Chapter 389: Beauty Ranking

"Spirit Sword Valley sent people as well, and they’re no weaker than Blood Blade Manor. With them here, those two from the Manor won’t be able to cause any trouble," the Western Celestial King said with a smile.

"None of you need to worry about these things. We’ll have a fair competition, and everyone will play by the rules. Whatever the outcome, we just do our best and leave the rest to fate. But if anyone dares to cause trouble or step out of line, I’ll personally cut them down!" Chu Feng said with a smile.

His tone was casual, and everyone present thought he was joking. Only Chu Tianshan and Bai Han, who knew Chu Feng well, understood that he was not kidding.

Chu Feng never made empty promises; he always followed through on his word.

"Alright, enough talk about that. Let’s all have a drink. Once we’ve eaten and drunk our fill, it’s back to Big Snow Plateau. That godforsaken place is awful—way too cold. These old bones of mine can’t take it anymore," the Western Celestial King said, laughing good-naturedly.

"Western Celestial King, I’m curious, did anyone from your Western Region advance this time?" someone asked.

"Of course they did. The contestants from my Western Region are all Soldier Kings. A few of them even made it into the top ten," the Western Celestial King said with a smile.

"A few of them made it into the top ten?" Bai Han asked, surprised.

"Yes, and speaking of you, Miss Bai Han, it’s been decades, yet your looks haven’t changed one bit. You’re just as beautiful as ever. Back in the day, you stunned so many people you stole everyone’s hearts," the Western Celestial King said with a laugh.

"Western Celestial King, are you trying to tease me?" Bai Han replied with a smile.

"Hahaha, not at all! How could I be teasing you? I’m just reminding everyone of the beautiful sight from back then," the Western Celestial King said, laughing heartily.

"My strength wasn’t that great back then, and I didn’t even win the championship. Besides, I’m not that beautiful; there were plenty of women prettier than me," Bai Han said, shaking her head.

She couldn’t care less about so-called beauty or her figure. The only thing that mattered to her was Cultivation.

Her one and only pursuit was to frantically increase her power.

"Venerable Bai Han, you’re too modest. You’re ranked in the top three of the Ten Great Beauties of the Martial Arts Realm. That’s a widely acknowledged fact," the Western Celestial King said with a smile.

"Only someone with way too much time on their hands would bother making those lists," Bai Han said.

"Hahaha, but Jun Luohua was the one who made it," said the Western Celestial King.

"That figures. Only he would do something so pointless," Bai Han said.

"Speaking of Jun Luohua, it seems he’s quite interested in Venerable Bai Han," the Martial Arts Venerable from Three Swords Sect chimed in with a grin.

"Watch your words. I don’t know this Jun Luohua," Bai Han said, shooting a glance at the Martial Arts Venerable from Three Swords Sect.

"Yes, yes, of course. Venerable Bai Han is right. I misspoke. Venerable Bai Han does not know this Jun Luohua," the Martial Arts Venerable from Three Swords Sect hastily corrected himself.

At this point, Chu Feng grew curious and sent a voice transmission to Chu Tianshan. "Who’s this Jun Luohua? What’s the story there?"

Hearing Chu Feng’s gossipy tone, Chu Tianshan immediately brightened up.

"Now that’s a secret from the old days. This Jun Luohua is a real piece of work. While he’s no serial predator, he’s a notorious womanizer who loves beautiful women and enjoys ranking them."

"Back then, he ranked Venerable Bai Han third on his list. He was completely infatuated with her, had a real soft spot for her," Chu Tianshan said with a grin.

"So there’s a story like that? Which one of the Sects and Schools is this Jun Luohua from? Where is he now?" Chu Feng asked, his curiosity piqued.

"Of course! The incident caused quite a stir back then. The guy actually went to the Celestial Sword Sect, but the Sect Leader kicked him out. As soon as he got back, he started this ranking list. The person he ranked number one was from Spirit Sword Valley, though I don’t think she came this time."

"Venerable Bai Han has some friction with Spirit Sword Valley, too. And yet, they let people from Spirit Sword Valley participate in the Martial Arts Grand Ceremony this year. It’s pretty clear those folks are here looking for trouble," Chu Tianshan said.

"I had no idea there was so much history behind it," Chu Feng said with a laugh, enjoying the juicy gossip.

’As for this so-called beauty ranking, I have to admit it has some merit.’

’After all, my Senior Sister is stunning. Her beauty and charm are captivating enough to make even me feel a deep sense of fascination.’

’A beauty of this caliber, one whose looks could topple nations, is an incredibly rare sight.’

"And Spirit Sword Valley is full of even more beauties. Countless Martial Arts Sects and Schools flock to them, and their disciples have endless pursuers. But, the female disciples of Spirit Sword Valley are all proud and arrogant. They’ll only fall for a young genius who is stronger than they are."

"Kid, you’d better watch out. Keep your head on straight and don’t let those young ladies carry you away. I guarantee plenty of them will take a liking to you and start chasing you."

"There’s one more thing I have to tell you. In the Martial Arts Realm, there are some Martial Arts Sects and Schools you must never, ever offend. Cross them, and you’re done for. They’re just that strong. Take Spirit Sword Valley, for example. They’re incredibly powerful and have connections to many other major forces," Chu Tianshan said.