Chapter 2233 - 2230: Re-Ranking

Chapter 2233: Chapter 2230: Re-Ranking

"The surname ’Shen’ is extremely rare, so rare that it isn’t even included in the Hundred Surnames, tracing back to the era of the Huaxia Clan Alliance, originating from the Shennong tribe."

"Yu Wang was the last leader of the Shennong tribe. Later, the Shennong tribe was defeated by the Xuanyuan tribe, and Yu Wang lost the throne. His descendants then took ’Shen’ as their surname."

"There are many legends about the Shen surname. Lin Tian didn’t know whose descendants these two ’Divine Clan Envoys’ were, but regardless of whose descendants, Lin Tian had a very poor impression of them."

Ling Zishan questioned the Divine Clan Envoy, but before she could finish speaking, the elder from the Divine Clan waved to interrupt her, speaking coldly, "A mere disciple dares block my way, destroying her cultivation and sparing her life is already the greatest mercy. You should thank me, not question!"

"Too much!" Before Ling Zishan could retort, Ling Shuiyao couldn’t hold back anymore. Her fiery temper was evident, as she prepared to roll up her sleeves for a fight.

However, before she could act, the elder from the Divine Clan slightly turned his head and gazed at her, uttering a low "Hmm," which made Ling Shuiyao’s face pale and her body sway. If not for Lin Tian supporting her, she would have collapsed.

With just a hum and a glance, the elder rendered Ling Shuiyao, who was at Postnatal Perfection, unable to resist, leaving the Ancient Martial Artists astonished at such power."

"Everyone immediately fell silent, even slowing their breathing, fearing that loud noises might provoke these two harbingers of calamity."

The elder from the Divine Clan withdrew his gaze; when it passed over Lin Tian’s face, it didn’t linger at all, not even regarding Lin Tian, this ’useless person,’ as worthy of notice."

"Yun Xiaotian, an ordinary person, wasn’t even considered. Only when seeing Xiao Manxuan did the elder’s gaze pause slightly, his brow moving faintly, but it was only for a few seconds before he returned to normal."

"Ling Zishan frowned but still didn’t show her anger: "The disciple of our tribe offended the Envoy. The Envoy could use a minor punishment as a major warning, but destroying her cultivation is too severe. The Envoy, being a Cultivator, should know that cultivation isn’t easy."

"For Ling Zishan’s reasoned argument, the expressions of several bigwigs changed dramatically. Daring to reason with an Ancient Hidden Lineage family, wasn’t she asking for trouble? Especially Situ Yuanzhong, who seemed to take some schadenfreude pleasure."

"The face of the Divine Clan Envoy once again showed displeasure, then impatiently said, "Women are just women, so nagging!"

"However, the Envoy didn’t act, instead beckoning the young Divine Clan member, who expressionlessly took out a jade bottle from his pocket and tossed it to Ling Zishan from a distance, as if doling something out, with no sense of respect from younger to elder."

"The young Divine Clan member arrogantly smiled and said, "This is a healing medicine from the Medicine King Mansion, enough to heal her injuries. As for her cultivation being ruined, it is ruined. Whether she can continue to cultivate or restore her cultivation depends on her ability. But I think being an ordinary person is quite good for her. Without talent and resources, cultivation is just a waste of time for her."

"When the youngster said this, he glanced at the other Ancient Martial Artists. It was evident that these words targeted not only the injured Ling Xiao but the Ancient Martial Artists present as well."

"You all are just wasting your time with cultivation, these words were scornful to the extreme, belittling all Ancient Martial Artists to dust. Normally proud as they were, being looked down upon by a young boy made even clay idols lose their temper."

"Especially Ji Zimo, Yuwen Xingjian, and Situ Yufeng, these direct disciples, tightly clenched their weapons. They were unsatisfied but hadn’t acted before being stopped by the older family members around them."

"Other independent Ancient Martial Practitioners, though angry, were afraid to speak up. When even the family people didn’t dare stand out, and even the bigwigs had to be respectful, what could they do? What dared they do?"

"However, even with the extreme disdain from the two of the Divine Clan, Situ Yuanzhong and others were still very envious of Ling Zishan, precisely of the healing medicine in her hand, including Ji Wancheng. They knew well that anything from the Medicine King Mansion must be top quality."

"Enough with the nonsense. I didn’t come to Langya Pavilion to listen to your nonsense and waste time, but for something important." The elder from the Divine Clan finished the matter with one sentence, forcefully ending it without allowing further pursuit. He was just that domineering."

"Situ Yuanzhong seized the opportunity to step forward, bowed respectfully, and then said, "Envoys come from afar, may I know the matter? If we can achieve it, we will definitely go all out to complete it for the Envoys."

"The Divine Clan Envoy glanced at him and coldly said, "Of course, you can achieve it. Today’s martial arts competition result needs to be changed. First place, give it to us."

"He pointed at the young Divine Clan member, meaning quite clear: the first place should belong to the youth."

"This..." Situ Yuanzhong hesitated, for this was a major issue. He dared not make an arbitrary decision even when trying to flatter the Divine Clan."

"Those who had participated in the competition were even more dissatisfied. Having first place taken away with a single sentence, where did that leave the entire Ancient Martial World? So many contestants came from afar to compete, fighting hard to achieve their current rankings. To change it with a word was exceedingly excessive."

"Envoy, you must know the purpose of the martial arts competition. Rankings cannot be easily changed." Ling Zishan once again opposed."

"Yes, Envoy, we judges have already ranked the competition. Changing it lightly would break the rules." Wang Wanxi also stood to support Ling Zishan, as both were part of the judging panel."

"Ji Wancheng also frowned, cautiously saying, "Envoy, your status is transcendent. Why care about the ranking of a martial arts competition? If you wish to obtain a qualifying entry, you can directly approach the Medicine King Mansion."

"Qualifying entry? Lin Tian was surprised inside. It seemed the matter involved was deeper and deeper."

"The face of the Divine Clan Envoy slightly changed, with a tendency to lose temper: "Humph, those old stubborn guys at the Medicine King Mansion... "

"Several bigwigs dared not respond. There were only those among the Divine Clan of the same Ancient Hidden Stream who dared to call the Medicine King Mansion people obsolete. However, the bigwigs also heard clearly, the Divine Clan had hit a snag at the Medicine King Mansion."

"I didn’t come to discuss with you. This matter is settled. Change the first place to ours; the subsequent rankings, you can set as you wish. I don’t care." The elder waved his hand, once more single-handedly deciding unilaterally, without allowing room for negotiation."

"Who becomes the first place should be decided by strength, not just by mere words." Finally, someone couldn’t bear it and retorted, and everyone saw, it was Yuwen Xingjian."

This disciple of the Yuwen Family, gripping the Sky Halberd, stood fearless. Lin Tian’s gaze shifted, adding a bit more appreciation for the Yuwen Family; anyone worthy of the Sky Halberd was undoubtedly no weakling."

"Unsatisfied?" The young Divine Clan member lightly laughed, glancing over all the young Ancient Martial Artists, indifferently said, "Do you mean to say you want a competition?"

"That’s right. I don’t know who you are, but even if you’re the King of Heaven, fairness must be observed. If you want first place, just win it in a competition first." Miss also stood out resolutely and said.

"Hahaha..." The young Divine Clan member laughed heartily, as if hearing the funniest joke in the world.