"Huh, why is our grandmaster’s name on the rankings?"
Qi A’cao suddenly said.
"What did you say?"
Qi Minghuan and the old sect leader’s expressions changed sharply; even the old sect leader turned pale upon hearing it.
"Seventh on the list: Qi Zhengxiao of the Millennium Thunder Blade Sect. A secret disciple of the Millennium Thunder Blade Sect, at the mid-stage of the Death Gate Realm, achieved the Death Gate Realm at the age of only forty. His cultivation can shatter mountains and rocks and break all techniques. With a Thunder Blade in hand, he roams the world unrivaled, known as the Thunder Blade Martial God!"
"After the Celestial Gate Realm opened, he quickly achieved the Spiritual Qi Technique with the secret techniques of the Millennium Thunder Blade Sect. His whereabouts are now unknown, but it’s said he joined the official special forces team, though his specific role is unknown."
Qi A’cao recited while looking at the old sect leader.
"Grandfather, when did our grandmaster join the officials?"
The old sect leader slowly closed his eyes, lost in thought for a long time before he opened them again, a trace of surprise in his eyes.
"You all know that our grandmaster and Qin Wenwu had a falling out and refused to return to the mountain. He always believed he had the bloodline of the dragon and refused to leave the country. When he fought Qin Wenwu years ago, he never returned. It’s not surprising he joined the officials."
Qi Minghuan nodded silently upon hearing this.
Once, the Millennium Thunder Blade Sect was flourishing, but since Qin Wenwu chose to leave the Dragon Country, it has declined.
Not only did Qin Wenwu betray the sect and abandon the legacy of the Millennium Thunder Blade Sect, but before leaving the country, many disciples who felt betrayed left the sect, including Grandmaster Qi Zhengxiao.
Now only a few of them remain in the Millennium Thunder Blade Sect, holding on to the legacy without any hope of revitalization.
Yet, as they pondered, they were puzzled.
If Qi Zhengxiao had joined the officials, why didn’t he pass on the news?
The Millennium Thunder Blade Sect had long severed ties with Qin Wenwu. Qi Zhengxiao was always emotionally attached, so it didn’t make sense he wouldn’t communicate.
"The top ten experts on the rankings are all at mid-stage Death Gate Realm. The top three have even reached the late stage of the Death Gate Realm. The strength of those in the late stage and peak stages has no strict standards. Their abilities should be similar to Qin Wenwu’s."
Qi A’cao analyzed, shaking his head while looking at his phone:
"Formerly ranked fourth, upon Qin Wenwu’s death, ranked third is Bai Qingfeng of Yunzhou. Recorded to be 109 years old, he founded his family 70 years ago and has held the top spot in Yunzhou for decades, shocking the world.
It’s said Bai Qingfeng was a big figure in the Yunzhou Green Gang. A century ago, he was friends with various Green Gang leaders. He fought hundreds of battles in his life, almost never losing a single one!
The day before yesterday, he personally approached Ming Zhengyi, challenged the Yin-Yang Tai Chi, and defeated Ming Zhengyi in just ten moves. There’s also a rumor that 30 years ago, he had a secret fight with Qin Wenwu that ended in a draw."
"Bai Qingfeng of Yunzhou is indeed a rare grandmaster in the world. His cultivation is terrifying. When I roamed the world back then, he was already famous in Yunzhou. Many current grandmasters were once defeated by him."
"Ranked second is Wu Zhouran, only 51 years old, from Yannan Mountain. I don’t need to introduce him much. A hundred years ago, a mysterious master appeared, saving the world from disaster and defeating Qin Wenwu.
Afterwards, this individual vanished, and for a hundred years, no one knew his whereabouts. But just a few days ago, reliable sources confirmed that Wu Zhouran is indeed the reincarnation of that mysterious master from the past.
The reasons behind the disappearance of the former master are very complex, but it’s no longer relevant. Even in his new identity, Wu Zhouran has executed hundreds of missions in fifty years, never failing once!
No matter what kind of powerful enemy he faced, he only needed three moves to solve the problem, earning the title of Divine Dragon War God. Before Lin Beichen opened the Celestial Gate, he was considered the most likely candidate to do so!
Additionally, he leads the Divine Dragon Squad, executing international missions multiple times. Against foreign enemies, he never showed fear and was always victorious!
Reportedly, 20 years ago, he visited the Ice and Snow Sacred Realm on the North American Continent, challenged Qin Wenwu, and not only retreated safely but also took away a certain treasure from Qin Wenwu!
Note, the materials I investigated were deliberately disclosed by the other party; the truth is for readers to discern. I couldn’t verify Wu Zhouran’s actual realm, strength, or cultivation techniques before the deadline.
He might be a fraud, but it’s more likely he has already crossed into the Celestial Gate and greatly surpasses Qin Wenwu."
Qi A’cao spoke more and more excitedly, his body trembling uncontrollably.
No gossip is more thrilling than gossip about grandmasters.
It turns out the mysterious master from a century ago has been reincarnated and renamed Wu Zhouran.
It turns out the renowned Wu Zhouran is the mysterious master from back then.
After reincarnation and cultivation, he could still firmly suppress Qin Wenwu. He deserves to be called the Divine Dragon War God. No wonder Qin Wenwu left the country back then. Having such a figure in the same country would make anyone feel completely desperate.
Qi Minghuan was equally excited upon hearing this.
Every expert in the top ten made his heart race.
Listening to the various rumors from the rankings broadened his horizons and increased his knowledge.
The second on the rankings was already so terrifying; who could be first?
As he pondered, he saw Qi A’cao scratch his head.
"Senior Brother, let’s skip the first place. Lin Beichen is universally acknowledged as the best in the world. We’ve read about his origin multiple times!"