On the white jade platform.
Ye Chen stood with his blood-colored spear in hand, his thick black hair flowing and his gaze sharp like lightning. Anyone who met his eyes would immediately look away. He exuded the overwhelming aura of a victorious conqueror.
With the backing of the Ye Imperial Clan, his aura at this moment had reached its peak!
Second on the Genius Ranking of the Human Race.
This title carried immense weight.
It pressed down on countless geniuses, making it difficult for them to breathe.
“Father.”
Ye Chen turned to the middle-aged man standing beside him, saluted, and spoke in a deep voice, “I wish to go out for a while.”
“Oh?”
The middle-aged man furrowed his brow and pondered for a moment. “Chen'er, your current strength has already reached the pinnacle of the Rebirth Realm, and the next step is to prepare for the breakthrough to the Heavenly Transformation Realm.”
“Wouldn't it be unwise to leave now?”
Ye Chen's father was concerned. It was rare for Ye Chen to have earned the title of second on the Genius Ranking, and to be honest, he didn't want Ye Chen to risk losing that position.
It wasn't a big deal if Ye Chen went out to travel. However, what about the other geniuses?
After today.
Everyone would likely enter seclusion to focus on cultivation. If someone broke through to the Heavenly Transformation Realm, that would be a game-changer.
Perhaps in a battle at the same level, they might not be able to defeat Ye Chen. But if someone broke through to the next realm, the situation would be uncertain.
Moreover, the mysterious Heavenly Mechanism Tower Master had only stated that the Genius Ranking consisted of geniuses aged between two hundred and five hundred, without specifying that they could not make breakthroughs.
This meant that anyone within that age range could be ranked, regardless of their current level. For example, Lin Zhan, ranked third, wasn't weaker than Ye Chen. If Lin Zhan broke through, he could definitely become a formidable opponent for Ye Chen.
At that point, Ye Chen's position as second would no longer be guaranteed.
“I'm fine, my foundation is solid. I can break through to the Heavenly Transformation Realm at any time!” Ye Chen replied confidently.
“If others can't break through, it's because their aptitude is insufficient. I'm just solidifying my foundation, so the gap is clear.”
“You are now second on the Genius Ranking. If you go out and challenge other geniuses, the gains may be limited...” Ye Chen's father wanted to say more but was cut off.
“Father, you misunderstand,” Ye Chen shook his head slightly and said, “I'm not going out to challenge others. I'm planning to visit the Heavenly Mechanism Tower.”
“Hm?”
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's father paused, a flicker of understanding in his eyes. “Are you planning to inquire about the whereabouts of Yu Qingxian?”
On the Genius Ranking, if there was one person who was most mysterious, it would undoubtedly be the first-ranked Yu Qingxian. This person had been completely unknown until the release of the Heavenly Mechanism Ranking. No one had ever heard of such a person, yet she had surpassed all other geniuses!
It would be one thing if that was the extent of it, but what made it even more puzzling was that there was no information on her background, strength, or achievements.
Could it be that the Heavenly Mechanism Tower had no information on her?
That thought was quickly dismissed by Ye Chen's father. If the Heavenly Mechanism Tower had no information, they wouldn't have included her in the ranking. Since they listed her, they must know something about her.
However, the Tower Master didn't want to reveal it.
“That's right!” Ye Chen nodded.
In the past, he had planned to compete with the world's heroes. But now, with the appearance of the Genius Ranking, every genius's strength had been made clear. It had already set everyone's position.
Now, he only needed to focus on surpassing the first-ranked genius.
“Very well.”
This time, Ye Chen's father didn't reject the idea. He directly agreed.
“Make sure to bring more rare treasures...” Ye Chen's father thought for a moment and then cautioned, “I've heard that information from the Heavenly Mechanism Tower isn't cheap, especially since Yu Qingxian's identity is extraordinary. The Tower Master might charge a hefty price.”
Ye Chen: “...”
...
“Eh? Where is Ye Chen going?”
“Yeah, what about the other geniuses on the Genius Ranking? Isn't this the perfect opportunity to challenge them?”
“The Jade Balance Saint Son lost too quickly. The rest of the geniuses must have been intimidated. The only ones who could challenge Ye Chen now are probably the first and third-ranked,” someone commented.
“True, but the first-ranked is too mysterious, and the third-ranked Lin Zhan has yet to show his face. It seems like we won't see Ye Chen fight again today.”
“What about the other geniuses?”
...
Seeing Ye Chen turn and leave, the crowd around the jade platform began to murmur in disbelief. Some were eager to take action, but after remembering the fate of the Jade Balance Saint Son, many quickly abandoned their thoughts. Who wanted to be defeated by a single strike again?
If that happened, they would not only lose face, but so would their backing forces.
...
“The Heavenly Mechanism Tower...”
A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Yao Guang Saint Son.
He watched Ye Chen's retreating figure, and it didn't take long for him to guess Ye Chen's intentions. He was surely heading to the Heavenly Mechanism Tower to inquire about Yu Qingxian.
In his position, he would have done the same.
After all, he was already ranked second. Fighting with the other geniuses below him didn't seem to be of much meaning.
“Such a pity...” Yao Guang Saint Son shook his head slightly. His Yao Guang Sacred Land had some grudges with the Heavenly Mechanism Tower. Anyone could purchase information from the Tower, but he would never do so.
But then again, if he didn't go to the Heavenly Mechanism Tower, relying solely on the Yao Guang Sacred Land, when would they ever find the whereabouts of Feng Niyang? No one could guarantee it.
The world was so vast, who knew where Feng Niyang was right now?
“Hm?”
Just as Yao Guang Saint Son was about to turn and leave, his steps suddenly halted. In the distance, he saw a figure in red.
A jade slip appeared in his hand, and after checking it, he compared it to the figure before him.
It was none other than Feng Niyang!
“She came as well!” Yao Guang Saint Son's eyes lit up, and he was filled with excitement. This was an excellent opportunity. If he missed this chance, it would be much harder to find Feng Niyang again in the future!
With a single step, he ascended to the skies and coldly shouted:
“Feng Niyang, do you dare to fight me?”
His voice was like thunder, shaking the heavens and the earth.
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