Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 203: Younger Sister
On the way back, Lin Xuan asked about the Hidden Dragon Chart and what kind of strength was required to become its champion. The Wangyue Pavilion Master provided a detailed explanation, and both Lin Xuan and Ye Qingwu listened intently.
The Hidden Dragon Chart was a ranking of geniuses from across the entire Great Xia Country, so the competition was exceptionally fierce—far more so than for the Heavenly Dao Institute’s Celestial Ranking, perhaps more than ten times as intense.
"To even get on the Hidden Dragon Chart, you need to be a Nine-Star Martial General at the very least," the Pavilion Master explained. "And an ordinary Nine-Star Martial General won’t suffice; they must be individuals with trump cards. To enter the top ten, one must be at the absolute pinnacle among Nine-Star Martial Generals. Each of those individuals possesses incredible power and can single-handedly defeat several opponents of the same rank."
"As for the champion, that is naturally the strongest of them all. However, the champion of each competition varies, depending on the overall strength of the geniuses at the time. For instance, during Chu Zhongtian’s generation, several formidable figures emerged wielding powerful weapons. These geniuses, armed with their weapons, possessed the strength of a half-Grandmaster. Yet even so, Chu Zhongtian ultimately won."
"In other competitions, however, the geniuses might not be so heaven-defying, possessing only the peak strength of a Nine-Star Martial General without reaching the level of a half-Grandmaster."
Finally, the Wangyue Pavilion Master summarized, "Becoming a peak existence among Nine-Star Martial Generals gives you a chance to compete for the championship, but it’s only a chance. If you possess the strength of a half-Grandmaster, your odds are much greater. As for possessing the strength of a true Grandmaster, that would guarantee victory in any generation. However, in the last hundred years, no one has ever displayed Grandmaster-level strength on the Hidden Dragon Chart."
"Not even with a Grandmaster-level weapon?" Lin Xuan asked.
"No." The Wangyue Pavilion Master shook her head. "While those weapons are powerful, their effectiveness depends on who wields them. The Hidden Dragon Chart only allows martial artists aged twenty or younger to participate. At that age, the strongest are merely Nine-Star Martial Generals. A Nine-Star Martial General wielding a Grandmaster-level weapon can at most display the power of a half-Grandmaster, not that of a true Grandmaster."
So that’s how it is. Lin Xuan understood. He set a goal for himself: to reach the level of a half-Grandmaster within the next few months.
Beside him, Ye Qingwu was dumbfounded. After some thought, she said, "By that logic, I should be able to get on the Hidden Dragon Chart, but I’m afraid it will be difficult for me to achieve a good rank."
The Wangyue Pavilion Master sighed as well. "You’ve only just become a Nine-Star Martial General. Your cultivation is only at the early stages of that rank, so you still fall a bit short when compared to them."
Ye Qingwu was number one on the Heavenly Dao Institute’s Celestial Ranking, an impressive feat within the institute. However, it wasn’t particularly dazzling on the scale of the entire Great Xia Country, as far too many geniuses would be participating this time. Taking the Heavenly Dao Institute for example, not only would participants from the Central Celestial Ranking compete, but those from the Great Celestial Ranking would as well, since qualification was based on age. As long as one was under twenty, they had a chance.
Ye Qingwu was only nineteen. To make it onto the Hidden Dragon Chart at nineteen was already an incredible accomplishment. According to the Wangyue Pavilion Master’s calculations, Ye Qingwu’s strength would improve further in the coming months. Combined with the weapons they had acquired from the Sword Casting Manor, she should be able to break into the top fifty. This was already an excellent result, and the members of Wangyue Pavilion were already very satisfied with this prospect.
"And what about Lin Xuan?" Ye Qingwu asked, turning to look at him.
Everyone else also turned their gazes toward Lin Xuan.
The Wangyue Pavilion Master sighed. Lin Xuan is too young, only sixteen. He should just participate this time to gain some experience. As for making the list? That’s impossible. No matter how extraordinary Lin Xuan was, he could only contend with Eight-Star Martial Generals. A cultivator at that level couldn’t even compare to the last-place contestant on the Hidden Dragon Chart. It was impossible for Lin Xuan to get on the list.
But Lin Xuan declared, "I won’t just make the list. I will become the champion of the Hidden Dragon Chart!"
He’s bragging again.
Everyone was exasperated. This time, they simply couldn’t believe him. It was too absurd, too impossible. The Hidden Dragon Chart competition would begin in less than half a year. It was impossible for Lin Xuan to reach such a level in that short time.
In truth, they had no idea that Lin Xuan’s strength was far greater than they imagined. When he had broken through to become a Four-Star Martial General, he could already contend with Nine-Star Martial Generals thanks to treasures like the Spirit Pearl. Even if he wasn’t quite on Ye Qingwu’s level, he could already break into the top three of the Central Celestial Ranking.
And now, he had obtained the Red Flame Armor. After putting it on, his strength had increased even more. Lin Xuan’s current power was no longer weaker than Ye Qingwu’s. In other words, with his current strength alone, he could already secure a spot on the Hidden Dragon Chart, not to mention he still had several months to improve further.
Next, I’ll go to the Cyan Dragon Hall to absorb the Dragon Dao Power there. I expect that the power of my Ten Thousand Dragons Body and World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist will reach a new level. By then, I will surpass Ye Qingwu. In the coming months, I will also do my best to break through in my cultivation. Once I make another breakthrough, my strength will increase severalfold. Then, my power won’t be any weaker than those at the pinnacle of the Nine-Star Martial General rank. At that point, I should be able to break into the top ten. As for winning the championship, that will indeed be more troublesome. Still, I’m not too worried. First, to the Cyan Dragon Hall. I’ll focus on increasing my strength for now.
Soon after, they returned to the Heavenly Dao Institute. At the foot of the mountain, Lin Xuan did not follow them in, saying instead, "Pavilion Master, I have some other matters to attend to, so I won’t be heading back just yet."
The Wangyue Pavilion Master nodded. "Be careful, and make sure you don’t miss the Hidden Dragon Chart. It begins in five months."
"Understood." With that, Lin Xuan departed, heading for the Cyan Dragon Manor.
Ye Qingwu and the others returned to prepare for their own secluded cultivation, aiming to take their strength to the next level within those five months. It wasn’t just them; various families and sects began to mobilize. All the geniuses qualified to participate in the Hidden Dragon Chart went into seclusion, cultivating frantically.
The same was true for the Star Pavilion. Upon his return, Tian Xing trained like a madman, vowing that when he emerged, he would defeat Lin Xuan and take his revenge. These past few days, the Star Pavilion was buzzing with excitement. The Pavilion Master was also filled with anticipation, awaiting the return of a certain genius.
This genius was not Chu Zhongtian, as he had no need to participate in the Hidden Dragon Chart. However, this genius was closely related to him—she was his younger sister, Chu Yue. At only nineteen years old, Chu Yue was also eligible to compete.
The Star Pavilion had grand ambitions. The previous champion of the Hidden Dragon Chart had been Chu Zhongtian, a member of their pavilion. This time, they hoped the top spot would once again be claimed by one of their own.
However, vying for first place was truly difficult. Besides Chu Zhongtian, who was absolutely confident, no one else has such certainty. Even getting my disciples into the top ten isn’t guaranteed. Winning first place is nigh on impossible. There’s basically no chance...
But there was one exception: Chu Yue. As Chu Zhongtian’s sister, Chu Yue’s talent was also at the absolute peak. She had a chance to vie for first place.
Amid the high expectations, a stunning figure returned to the Star Pavilion. Her arrival sent a ripple of excitement through the disciples.
"Senior Sister Chu, you’re back!" The disciples rushed toward her.
The elders all smiled. "Chu Yue, you’ve finally returned. Please, enter the Star Hall. The Pavilion Master has been waiting for you for a long time."
Dressed in a flowing white robe with long, streaming hair, Chu Yue looked like a celestial maiden descended from the heavens. As if she were the moon surrounded by stars, she was escorted into the main hall.
"Greetings, Master," Chu Yue saluted.
"No need for formalities, my disciple! You’re finally back!" the Star Pavilion Master exclaimed, overjoyed. "Quickly, let your master see how your cultivation is progressing... What? You’ve broken through again! Peak Nine-Star Martial General!"
The Star Pavilion Master was utterly shocked. He remembered that when Chu Yue left the Heavenly Dao Institute, she had only been a mid-stage Nine-Star Martial General. Now she had reached the pinnacle, advancing two minor realms!
Incredible! This is wonderful! With such a cultivation level, plus the weapons we acquired from the Sword Casting Manor, Chu Yue is now qualified to vie for first place!
