Chapter 56

"Li Tianming, 480 points, ranked 576."

The initial score came out quickly, and when Li Tianming looked at the Yanhuang List, he was almost at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Liu Qianyang didn't give him any room to show his skills; he just slapped him away.

These masters didn't know his true capabilities, so they couldn't give him a high score.

"It doesn't matter. I'll arrange a stronger opponent for you next time. You're famous now, and there are plenty of people who want to beat you up," Master Mu Wan said.

Liu Qianyang made himself the focus of everyone's attention, though it was as a negative example. But there was a certain benefit to this: he wouldn't lack for opponents.

"No problem. To bring glory to the master, I'll do my best," Li Tianming said.

"There are too many people who look down on you. Show them what you're made of."

On the other side of the arena—

"Sis, why?" Liu Qianyang's face was swollen on one side, and it still stung.

"Lei Shuai said to let you fight directly and not to make things difficult for Li Tianming," Liu Qing whispered.

Lei Shuai was Lin Tianjian.

"How could Lei Shuai pay attention to such a minor character..." Liu Qianyang was still puzzled.

"It's like this: Mu Qingqing is right next to Lei Shuai, and he knows about what happened between Mu Qingqing and Li Tianming three years ago."

"He asked Mu Qingqing how to deal with Li Tianming. Can you guess what she said?"

Liu Qing's face was cold; she was clearly upset to see her brother get beaten up.

"What did she say?"

"Mu Qingqing said she had long let go of what happened three years ago. She said Li Tianming had already been punished back then."

"She said they were once friends, so she didn't want to pursue it further and was glad he had reformed. She also hoped that the Lei Zun Mansion wouldn't make things difficult for him," Liu Qing said.

"How is that possible! Three years ago, Li Tianming tried to molest her, almost ruining her life!" Liu Qianyang said, incredulous.

"But Li Tianming also lost his companion beast and was mocked and ridiculed for three years. He has indeed paid a heavy price."

"Mu Qingqing, considering their past friendship, chose to forgive him. That's a sign of magnanimity," Liu Qing said coolly.

"That's too kind. But I think Brother Ting will never forgive Li Tianming. Is Brother Ting here?" Liu Qianyang asked anxiously.

"He's in seclusion."

"I told you, Sister Qingqing forgave him and told us not to make things difficult for him, but when Brother Ting comes out, he'll still go after Li Tianming! He won't let him rise again!"

"You're wrong. He will listen to Mu Qingqing, and besides, a mere Li Tianming, no matter how much he rises, is still insignificant before the Lei Zun Mansion."

"No one will care about him, but Mu Qingqing's decision is a problem for your brother-in-law." Liu Qing looked unhappy.

"How so?"

"Li Tianming's presence here for a day could create a rift between your brother-in-law and the Lei Zun Mansion."

"Even if your brother-in-law has long severed ties with him, he could still be implicated." Liu Qing said.

"Hasn't your brother-in-law already gained Lei Zun's favor and received the Heavenly Will technique?" Liu Qianyang asked.

"Yes, but a hidden danger is still a hidden danger."

"So, why don't we go to the Blood Flower Hall and put a bounty on him!" Liu Qianyang said with resentment.

"Not yet. Don't act rashly. Let your brother-in-law decide."

"Would he kill his own son?"

"Let's see. Anyway, I think he has no feelings left for Li Tianming."

...

While the siblings were talking in a corner, in one of the private rooms, several people were seated.

These people had a very distinct characteristic.

They all exuded a fierce thunder aura, commanding respect without anger.

It was clear they were from the Lei Zun Mansion.

In the center, at the highest position, sat a middle-aged man in a purple robe.

The man had hair like a waterfall, eyes like a thunder pool, and the most noticeable feature was his thick, black eyebrows, shaped like lightning bolts, with the ends pointing upwards.

He looked extremely fierce, and his appearance would likely scare a child to tears.

He was the current Chancellor of the Zhuque Kingdom, the son of Lei Zun, Lin Tianjian, the current Lei Shuai.

He was also the father of Lin Xiaoting and Lin Xiaoxiao.

On his right, sat a petite girl.

The girl was fresh and elegant, with a beautiful face, and she was the most popular disciple in this ranking battle, Lin Xiaoxiao.

Beside Lin Xiaoxiao, there were several women in blue-edged white dresses.

The women were like white lotuses, pure and natural, and their every smile and frown was like a gentle spring breeze.

"Sister Qingqing, I think Li Tianming is quite strong. I heard he now has a sixth-stage companion beast," Lin Xiaoxiao whispered in her ear.

"It seems so. After all, he reached the Spirit Source Realm three years ago, and getting a sixth-stage companion beast makes him stronger than before."

"That's normal. After all, he's older, five years older than you." Mu Qingqing said with a smile.

"Being five years older doesn't matter. If I met him, I'd teach him a lesson, that scoundrel." Lin Xiaoxiao said, remembering what happened three years ago.

Mu Qingqing smiled and said, "Xiaoxiao, it's not easy for him. He's finally able to come out and face life again. Don't bully him."

"Will Sister Qingqing still meet him and be friends like before?" Lin Xiaoxiao asked.

"Definitely not. We shouldn't meet again, and there's no need to." Mu Qingqing smiled.

"I understand. Sister Qingqing is truly magnanimous. If it were me, I would never forgive such a person."

"Alright, I should go and fight now."

"Xiaoxiao, strive to be the top disciple like your brother. I've already prepared a room for you in the Heavenly Capital. You'll stay with me for a while after you come in." Mu Qingqing said gently.

"I've seen the strength of Chen Yao and Li Shufan. If they don't have any hidden skills, I think it won't be a problem." Lin Xiaoxiao said confidently.

"Don't be arrogant. Go down!"

Lin Tianjian, who was listening from above, said sternly.

"Alright!" Lin Xiaoxiao stuck out her tongue and happily went down.

People often say that Lin Xiaoxiao is very sensible and mature, but in front of her family, she is still a child at heart.

Mu Qingqing watched her leave, her smile never fading.

But no one noticed that the armrest of her chair had already been indented at some point.

...

After Lin Xiaoxiao's appearance, the atmosphere of the ranking battle instantly heated up.

She won two battles and received the highest evaluation from the masters.

Chen Yao, who had been at the top of the list, was pulled down by Lin Xiaoxiao's 950 points and moved to second place on the Yanhuang List.

However, his second place didn't last long.

Next, Li Shufan from the Tianji Palace fought and received a 920-point evaluation from the masters, surpassing Chen Yao.

As a result, Chen Yao could only take the third position.

Chen Yao still had a chance to challenge, and he fought two more battles during this process, both against third-stage Spirit Source Realm opponents, defeating them with overwhelming strength.

However, the masters ultimately gave him 900 points.

In other words, for Chen Yao to become the top disciple of the Yanhuang Hall, fighting others was no longer useful.

He had to defeat the top-ranked Lin Xiaoxiao, and the same applied to Li Shufan, who had already reached his limit.

According to tradition, to become the top disciple, one must face many challenges during the period when the masters judge them to be the strongest disciple.

Until no one can shake their position at the top of the Yanhuang List, they will be the undisputed top disciple of the hall!

The masters giving Lin Xiaoxiao a high score of 950 was a significant affirmation, but it also presented her with the greatest challenge.

However, to challenge Lin Xiaoxiao, one must be in the top ten.

The higher the rank, the higher the priority for challenges.

Currently, the one with the highest priority is Li Shufan, who is ranked second.

He is temporarily holding back, so Lin Xiaoxiao is safe for now.

After all, the ranking battle is just in the middle, and the lower and middle parts of the Yanhuang List are still in flux.

Once the lower and middle parts stabilize, the most exciting part of the ranking battle will begin.

The fierce battles at the top are the real focus!

Li Shufan is not in a hurry, and neither are Chen Yao and the others.

During this time, Li Tianming fought two battles.

Master Mu Wan had already arranged for him to face second-stage Spirit Source Realm opponents.

Li Tianming, without exception, slapped them away, and his companion beast never even appeared.

After two battles, Li Tianming was rated 790 points and ranked 95th on the Yanhuang List.

But it was clear that he hadn't shown his true strength yet.

So, compared to the other young people around the Yanhuang List, he still had a lot of room for advancement.

Master Mu Wan watched his two battles and her eyes lit up. She quickly arranged for Li Tianming to face stronger opponents.

But Li Tianming couldn't wait any longer!

Master Mu Wan's arrangement would take too long, and by the time he reached the top ten, it would be too late!

So, he wanted to try on his own.

"Master, I want to directly challenge the third-ranked Chen Yao," Li Tianming said with determination.

It was time to let Xue Lan see what her precious son was truly capable of—whether he was a genius or a spoiled brat.

"No, the top ten on the Yanhuang List are all waiting to challenge Lin Xiaoxiao. They have the right to refuse your challenge unless you first enter the top twenty," Master Mu Wan said.

"What if he accepts?"

"Then there's no problem."

Li Tianming smiled.

He had ways to make Chen Yao step down.

...

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