Chapter 59: Chapter 57: Wukong Tops the Celestial Pride List, Sword Hero Is the Eternal Runner-up

“Sect Leader?”

Zhou Chen didn’t expect that Sect Leader Qing Yuyao would actually rank first on Qingzhou’s Hundred Flowers List.

But on second thought, it made perfect sense.

Although Qing Yuyao, as the Sect Leader of Cyan Cloud, was not young, in this Extraordinary World, age had little influence on appearance.

Especially for the strong ones,

like the Immortal who remains eternally youthful regardless of age. Although Qing Yuyao was far from being an Immortal,

she was still the top existence in all of Qingzhou, an expert whose prowess had already surpassed the Divine Power Realm within the Cyan Cloud Sect.

With Qing Yuyao’s status and the extraordinary aura that comes naturally with strong individuals, as long as her beauty was similar to Li Changhen and Shi Qingxuan, she could easily outshine them and secure the first place.

“Our Cyan Cloud is indeed magnificent, abundant in talent and beauty.”

Zhou Chen marveled and curiously asked:

“Do we have any other beauties from our Cyan Cloud on the Hundred Flowers List?”

“Of course we do.”

Ruyan counted on her fingers with pride:

“Besides the Sect Leader, there’s Senior Sister Qingxuan, Senior Sister Li, also Spirit Medicine Peak’s Cheng Susu, Junior Cheng, who ranks fourth, and her disciple Mu Ling’Er, Senior Sister Mu, who ranks tenth.”

“Therefore, our Cyan Cloud Sect occupies five of the top ten on the Hundred Flowers List.”

“Impressive!”

Along the way, Zhou Chen’s horizons were widened, especially with the endless variety of lists.

The hottest ones were naturally the Celestial Pride List and the Hundred Flowers List.

Each list could be divided by region.

The Great Qian Dynasty is divided into Roads, States, Prefectures, Counties, with the most prestigious lists being those that comprise the entire Great Qian.

For example, the Celestial Pride List, the most prestigious is the Great Qian Celestial Pride List, followed by the lists of each Road, then the lists of each State, and finally, the lists of each Prefecture.

The Cyan Cloud Sect is located in Qingzhou, its influence mainly encompassing Yunmeng Prefecture and Cyan Cloud Prefecture, being one of the three major sects of Qingzhou.

The other two major sects are the Great Zen Temple and the Celestial Sword Sect.

The Great Zen Temple has a long history with unfathomable power, not just in Qingzhou, but even across the entire Great Qian, it is a leading sect.

While the Celestial Sword Sect has power comparable to the Cyan Cloud Sect, their relationship is not good, supposedly having enmity dating back to their founders, which has continued for a thousand years.

“Celestial Sword Sect’s secret martial art is the Celestial Sword Technique, and Cyan Cloud Peak’s is the Heaven-Sundering Sword Technique. From the names alone, you can tell they are arch-enemies…”

Zhou Chen murmured to himself.

Ancestor Cyan Cloud, also known as Cyan Cloud Fairy, was a woman.

Zhou Chen suspected that Ancestor Cyan Cloud had a love-hate drama with the ancestor of the Celestial Sword Sect, like Wang Chongyang and Lin Chaoying.

After all, the grudge between the two sects has lasted for a thousand years, often clashing, yet never to the point of life and death—there’s likely something fishy.

Zhou Chen casually bought copies of the Qingzhou Celestial Pride List and the Hundred Flowers List, spending a full one hundred taels of silver.

“So expensive!”

Zhou Chen sighed, though he currently had no shortage of money.

“I’ll see if it’s worth it.”

Zhou Chen casually opened the Celestial Pride List.

[Qingzhou Celestial Pride List]

[First on the Celestial Pride List, Buddha’s Son Wukong of the Great Zen Temple, it’s said that on the day of his birth, flowers fell from the sky, golden lotuses sprang up from the earth, Buddha’s light illuminated thirty thousand miles, and the Sanskrit sound lasted for three days… ]

[Second on the Celestial Pride List, Celestial Sword Sect’s Saintess Sword Hero, born with Sword Bone…]

[Third on the Celestial Pride List, Cyan Cloud Sect’s True Inheritor Li Changhen, born with an Arrow Body…]

[Fourth on the Celestial Pride List, Cyan Cloud Sect’s True Inheritor Shi Qingxuan…]

“Indeed, the Celestial Pride candidates all belong to major sects.”

Zhou Chen glanced through it, realizing that there were very few wild Celestial Pride candidates, and even if there were, they had formidable Loose Cultivator masters.

After a brief scan, Zhou Chen tossed it into his storage pouch.

He then opened the Hundred Flowers List, and his eyes immediately lit up.

Because there were beauty sketches on the Hundred Flowers List.

“So that’s the Sect Leader.”

Zhou Chen’s gaze was instantly captivated by the portrait of Sect Leader Qing Yuyao on the first page of the Hundred Flowers List. The depiction was lifelike and strikingly vivid.

Cool and stunning.

Elegant and otherworldly.

Also exuding an imposing and cold aura.

One can only say that she indeed deserves to be the Cyan Cloud Sect Leader.

With the sketch, the introduction was simple, just a name and background.

Zhou Chen turned to the second page.

[Second on the Hundred Flowers List, Celestial Sword Sect’s Saintess Sword Hero]

“Oh my, this person is perpetually second!”

Zhou Chen looked at the portrait.

Sword Hero was dressed in male attire, exuding heroic pride, with sharp eyebrows and piercing eyes, possessing an aura of unyielding valor that rivaled any man.

Even dressed as a man, her peerless beauty couldn’t be concealed. However, with such an appearance, she would likely enthrall a myriad of young maidens.

Truly captivating to both men and women alike.

Moreover, on the Hundred Flowers List, she’s depicted in male attire, suggesting that Sword Hero usually appears this way in public.

I don’t know if she is a woman, but the lady will surely fall for Sword Hero at first sight.

[Third on the Hundred Flowers List, Celestial Sword Sect True Disciple Gu Changying]

[Fourth on the Hundred Flowers List, Cyan Cloud Sect Peak Master Cheng Susu]

[Fifth on the Hundred Flowers List, Cyan Cloud Sect True Disciple Shi Qingxuan]

…

Zhou Chen skimmed through the list, realizing that everyone who made it onto the list was astonishingly beautiful, unparalleled in their uniqueness and charm.

Moreover, among the six prefectures of Qingzhou, with a population of over ten billion, those who made the list are one in tens of millions. It would be unusual if they weren’t beautiful.

“Let’s go, find a place to eat!”

Putting away the Hundred Flowers List, Zhou Chen felt hungry.

Cyan Cloud City was truly enormous.

After wandering around all morning, he hadn’t even covered half of it.

“Senior Brother, there’s a Cyan Cloud Tower ahead, one of the largest taverns in Cyan Cloud City. Shall we go there?”

Ruyan suggested.

“Alright!”

Zhou Chen nodded and Ruyan led the way.

A short while later.

A nine-story tavern appeared before Zhou Chen, flamboyantly decorated, evidently high-end and grand.

The tavern entrance was bustling with carriages, the people coming and going were either wealthy or noble.

Zhou Chen and his group dismounted at the entrance, and two maids along with two servants promptly came forward to greet them.

They recognized them at a glance as disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

In Cyan Cloud City, disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect held very high status.

“Please come inside, esteemed guests.”

The two maids bowed gracefully, while the two servants skillfully took over the Jiaolong Horses Zhou Chen and Ruyan had dismounted.

“Feed them well.”

Ruyan instructed.

“Rest assured, esteemed guests, we will use the best fodder.”

The servants of the Cyan Cloud Tower were well acquainted with the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Jiaolong Horses.

Zhou Chen handed the horses over to the servants, and led Qin Hongyu and Ruyan into the tavern, which was spacious and lively inside.

Zhou Chen didn’t go to the upper floors and just found a seat on the second floor.

“Order whatever you want to eat.”

Zhou Chen said to Qin Hongyu and Ruyan.

Qin Hongyu looked at the prices, unsure of what to order.

They were too expensive.

Ruyan was even less comfortable ordering.

Zhou Chen decided to order some signature dishes himself; one shouldn’t skimp on one’s appetite.

Especially since he had money now.

“Did you hear? The Cyan Cloud Sect has added a new True Disciple!”

“Cyan Cloud Sect added a new True Disciple? When? How come I didn’t know?”

“Of course, you didn’t know because the True Disciple ceremony is scheduled for a month later, and the decision was only made yesterday!”

“Is that so? I wonder which inner sect elite has been promoted to True Disciple?”

“Haha, you won’t guess it; this True Disciple has just joined Cyan Cloud Sect.”

“What? Just joined and already promoted to True Disciple? And the True Disciple ceremony is in a month?”

“What’s the deal?”

Eyes from all around the tavern were drawn to the conversation, and Zhou Chen on the second floor also looked towards the person speaking on the first floor.

Unexpectedly, the news spread so quickly.

But this matter didn’t need to be kept secret, and with Cyan Cloud City right beneath Cyan Cloud Peak, the swift spread of news was expected.

“Let me tell you, this new True Disciple is from Divine Arrow Peak!”

“What? Divine Arrow Peak True Disciple?”

“Could it be a natural Arrow Spirit Body?”

“No, no!”

Meeting the curious gazes filled with anticipation, the young man speaking proudly said:

“You’d never guess; not only is the person not an Arrow Spirit Body, but it’s said they’ve mastered the Yi Arrow Skill from scattered remnants found outside, catching Peak Master Li’s attention, and were thus accepted as a True Disciple.”

“Wow! Not even an Arrow Spirit Body!”

“The entry requirements for Yi Arrow Skill are incredibly strict, demanding mastery in archery. For this person to have mastered it, their archery talent and perception are truly terrifying!”

Everyone was astounded.

Listening to the group’s discussion, Qin Hongyu looked at Zhou Chen with admiration and reverence, her eyes seemingly brimming with affection.

This is her man!

She felt an indescribable pride and her vanity was filled to the brim.

Just like Zhou Chen always made her feel.

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