Chapter 254: The Myriad City Auction
A dazzling purple-gold light erupted from the Nirvana Monument, attracting the attention of everyone in the square and, soon, the entire city. People's faces showed astonishment as they turned toward the sudden glow.
"Purple-gold light? Is this one of the Super Dynasties' leaders testing their rank?"
"Not necessarily; it could mean that Myriad City has gained a new Heaven-ranked expert."
"A new Heaven Rank talent—could it be a rising star from the surrounding regions?"
The entire city buzzed with excitement as everyone whispered about who might be behind the purple-gold glow, a color reserved exclusively for the Heaven Rankings. While established Heaven Rank experts sometimes re-tested, the emergence of a new addition would indeed make things in Myriad City much livelier. Each Heaven Rank expert on the Nirvana Monument represented a powerful figure across the ancient battlefield, and the arrival of a new Heaven Rank entrant would surely disrupt Myriad City's current hierarchy.
As the rumors spread through the city, Silver Forest, Mu Hanyue, and Chang Ling stared at the blue-clad figure by the monument, their expressions filled with shock. They had just witnessed the birth of a new Heaven Rank expert.
A talent of this level would inevitably become a well-known figure in the East Xuan Region if they survived the trials ahead. This mysterious youth had not only scaled the ranks of the Nirvana Monument but reached the pinnacle itself—the Heaven Rankings. Such a breakthrough was rare, if not unprecedented, in the history of the Hundred Dynasties War.
Excited exclamations rang out from the crowds gathered around the monument as they stared at Lin Langtian and Jinwu in disbelief. They had already thought Jinwu reaching first in the Earth Rankings was an astonishing display of strength, but Lin Langtian's Heaven Ranking was on an entirely different level!
"Big Brother Lin Langtian is amazing!" Su Rou's face sparkled with excitement, her large eyes brimming with admiration. To her, her older brother Su Kui's achievement had already been impressive. But comparing him to Jinwu, let alone Lin Langtian, felt like comparing earth to sky.
Su Kui nodded, equally thrilled. He had thought Lin Langtian and Jinwu might reach the top ten of the Earth Rankings at best, but their accomplishments far exceeded his expectations. One ranked first on the Earth List, while the other broke straight into the Heaven Rankings! The Heaven Rankings represented the best of tens of thousands of dynasties throughout the East Xuan Region. And now, for the first time, someone from a low-ranking dynasty had secured a place on that list.
The purple-gold glow radiating from the Nirvana Monument drew more and more people, who stared in awe at the shining light. And beneath that glow, the once-unknown figure of Lin Langtian captured everyone's attention.
Truly, a newcomer had broken into the Heaven Rankings.
The Heaven Rankings were unique among the Nirvana Monument's lists. Unlike the Earth and Human Rankings, which had specific placement orders, the Heaven Rankings only indicated a general level, with no hierarchical ranking among those included. Merely entering it was a mark of exceptional talent and power; further sorting was unnecessary.
Everyone watched as the purple-gold light on the monument slowly condensed into three gleaming words: Lin Langtian.
"Wow!" The crowd gasped in unison as the name appeared. Some recognized it instantly.
"Lin Langtian! Isn't he the rising powerhouse from the Northwest?"
"That's right! He's the one who defeated the First King and General of the Great Qian Dynasty! No wonder he's qualified for the Heaven Rankings!"
"Aren't low-ranking dynasties usually far weaker? This must be the first time in the history of the Hundred Dynasties War that someone from a low-rank dynasty made it to the Heaven Rankings."
Whispers rippled through the crowd as Lin Langtian's reputation merged with the prestige of the Heaven Rankings, amplifying his presence. Su Kui and his companions exchanged surprised glances. Until this moment, they hadn't fully grasped how well-known Lin Langtian was.
Silver Forest stood rooted, the blood draining from his face as he stared at Lin Langtian's name, unable to believe that the new Heaven Rank figure was the very man he had scorned. If Lin Langtian had merely topped the Earth Rankings, even in the top five, Silver Forest might have felt wary but not threatened. But to his shock, Lin Langtian was now a Heaven Rank figure. Silver Forest, no fool, quickly realized the gravity of this rank, and when Lin Langtian wasn't looking, he slipped away in embarrassment and fear.
Mu Hanyue gazed at Lin Langtian's tall figure with an interested glint in her eyes, not so much from personal attraction but from respect. Chang Ling, meanwhile, observed Lin Langtian with focused curiosity, admiring Lin Langtian's knack for rallying so many dynasties under his lead—a strategy Chang Ling had attempted with some success in his region.
"Greetings, my friend," Chang Ling said, stepping forward with a smile as Lin Langtian's name settled permanently on the monument. "I'm Chang Ling. If you're willing, I'd be honored to make your acquaintance."
Lin Langtian regarded the genuine expression on Chang Ling's face and nodded politely. "Lin Langtian. And this is my friend, Lin Jinwu."
"Brother Lin, I've heard of your exploits long before today, and seeing you in person proves they're well-deserved," Chang Ling said admiringly.
"It's only a name," Lin Langtian replied calmly.
Chang Ling couldn't help but shake his head, struck by Lin Langtian's composed power and presence, qualities he hadn't expected in someone from a low-ranking dynasty.
"Since you've come to Myriad City, I imagine you're here for the upcoming auction?"
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