Chapter 226: Chapter 126: In Full Swing

This is not the first time Li Jizhou has asked Situ Yan to comment on the news in the dispatches.

Previously, he had also asked him about talent and such.

He still remembers Situ Yan’s arrogant expression at the time: “Hmph, and they dare call Celestial Spirit Root unparalleled talent?

Then what about my ultimate innate Fire Spirit Root—the Southern Netherworld Fire Spirit Body?”

In this world, innate aptitude is rooted in the Spirit Root,

the Spirit Root in one’s body is inherent, and once officially stepping into the Qi Cultivation Stage, the Spirit Root thoroughly merges into the Dantian.

The lowest grade of Spirit Root is the inferior one, which absorbs Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi very slowly. According to the efficiency of absorbing spiritual qi, above it is the Lower-grade Spirit Root, Middle Grade, Top-Grade,

The Top-Grade Spirit Root already has a very strong speed in absorbing spiritual qi, and there’s hope for achieving the Nascent Soul.

However, there are always those favored by heaven and earth.

The Earth Spirit Root is one of those blessed ones, absorbing spiritual qi fifty percent faster than the Top-Grade Spirit Root.

The Celestial Spirit Root is fifty percent faster than the Earth Spirit Root, and faces no bottlenecks below Core Formation.

As for what is above the Celestial Spirit Root, it’s considered monstrous.

The ultimate of the Five Elements Spirit Root corresponds to various Five Elements Spirit Bodies.

Situ Yan claims to be the extreme of the Fire Attribute Spirit Root surpassing the Celestial Spirit Root—the Southern Netherworld Fire Spirit Body, unrivaled in cultivating Fire Attribute techniques and divine abilities.

However, throughout the entire Tianxuan cultivation realm, the Five Elements Spirit Body cannot be considered the strongest.

Above the Five Elements Spirit Body, there are innate aberrant spirit bodies, which transcend the Five Elements, such as the Innate Jade Spirit Body, Innate Sword Spirit Body, Innate Cold Marrow Body, and Innate Magnetic Spirit Body.

Above the Innate Spirit Body, there exist the bodies of demons, divine bodies, Dao bodies, and other legendary constitutions, all surpassing their era.

Upon hearing Li Jizhou’s words, Situ Yan confidently closed his eyes: “If I intend to be on the list, who could compare?”

Li Jizhou immediately gave a sheepish smile and agreed: “Yes, yes, with your power, those people would surely bow!”

“You don’t believe?” Situ Yan suddenly sat up, looking at Li Jizhou with displeasure.

Li Jizhou’s previous performance was too exaggerated, and Situ Yan naturally heard the forced flattery in his tone.

“This… Brother, calm down, it’s not that I don’t believe, it’s just… from my perspective, those who can be on the Hidden Dragon Ranking must be the pride of their generation, at least in my view, they are like the heavens,

it’s said that the first in the Hidden Dragon Ranking, Lu Zhanyuan, not only possesses divine swordsmanship but has also birthed the Celestial Sword Dharma Aspect. When activated, a shadow of the Heaven-Supporting Golden Sword stands behind him.

Under the backing of the Celestial Sword Dharma Aspect, he once relied on the ultimate skill Golden Snake Nine Swords to slay a Late Stage Core Formation evil cultivator despite being in the Early Stage of Golden Core, truly stunning to witness. Although my brother is at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, he has not yet birthed a Dharma Aspect… If he encounters this person…” Li Jizhou hurriedly apologized.

“Hmph, when he meets me, let his golden snake turn into an earthworm!” Situ Yan was furious, coldly snorted, and turned away.

“Brother, my words were out of line, please don’t act impulsively…” Li Jizhou hurried out to chase him.

But Situ Yan had already stormed off.

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Half a year swiftly passed,

and during these months, Yu Ziyu was almost constantly out and about.

Mainly in the vicinity of major powers in the northern Yan Kingdom, including the Immortal Cities where disciples of these powers love to explore, hunting grounds, and treasure sites.

He revealed himself everywhere, deliberately joining teams to make connections.

Moreover, he paired it with underground publicity campaigns.

In a short time, Yu Ziyu’s elegant presence spread increasingly, with frequent praises for the beautiful Yu Fairy’s extraordinary beauty from cultivators.

Furthermore, many young talents expressed their admiration.

The trade alliance seized this opportunity, making the Rouge Ranking increasingly heated.

The calls for a reordering of the Rouge Ranking grew louder,

The popularity of Yu Fairy almost surpassed the top two on the Rouge Ranking.

Simultaneously, over the past half year, another piece of news attracted attention.

An unfamiliar Middle Stage Golden Core cultivator challenged several masters on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, specifically targeting the top ten, recently defeating the fifth-ranked master Duanlang of Jinsha River.

However, since his bone age likely exceeds a hundred, he wasn’t listed on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

The man is mysterious, often appearing with disguised looks, and no one currently knows his identity or background.

Li Jizhou raised his eyebrows slightly upon seeing this news, gaining new insight into Situ Yan’s strength.

Indeed, not simple.

However, he probably can only advance thus far.

It’s said that the top few on the Hidden Dragon Ranking have each birthed a golden body Dharma Aspect.

Every Dharma Aspect possesses unique divine abilities, mostly related to the cultivator’s conditions.

Once the Dharma Aspect is activated, the cultivator’s strength cannot be assessed by ordinary eyes.

“Golden body Dharma Aspect!” Li Jizhou only read about it in ancient texts. Records say that the lowest required is Celestial Spirit Root cultivators who touch the immortal when forming the Golden Core, receiving the Celestial Heart Seal, possibly acquiring a protective Dharma Aspect.

Dharma Aspects come in many forms: ancient sages, primordial beasts, Demon Ancestor Spirit Venerable, Spirit Treasure Divine Tree, even cosmic domains…

No one to date can truly explain where Dharma Aspects come from.

“If in the next life, I start with a Celestial Spirit Root, I wonder if I’ll have the chance to birth a Dharma Aspect? If lucky enough to birth one, I wonder what type it would be based on my traits?”

Li Jizhou can’t help but fantasize.

On this day, Li Jizhou in his routine cultivation, after half a year, Situ Yan once again sends him a message.

Sure enough, Situ Yan, without any concealment, directly tosses a recent headline dispatch to him.

“What do you think?”

“Is this Brother?” Li Jizhou turns pale with surprise, examining Situ Yan in disbelief.

“Hmph, I’ve said before, as long as I want to, it’s effortless!”

Li Jizhou’s eyes brim with admiration.

At the same time, he notices that Situ Yan is injured.

Also, for Situ Yan to present his accomplishments now, it’s essentially confirmed that he’s hit a hard barrier and can go no further.

“Brother is indeed a peerless talent! I admire you greatly!” Li Jizhou sincerely respects, immediately bowing in salute.

Situ Yan laughs cursorily, extremely self-satisfied.

“But, Brother, why didn’t you challenge the top four? I wonder who’s stronger, you or Lu Zhanyuan?” Li Jizhou’s next question again changes Situ Yan’s expression instantly.

Forget Lu Zhanyuan, even Tuoba Sea, the fourth one, he barely escaped from.

Fortunately, his encounter with Tuoba Sea was relatively secretive, and Tuoba Sea, being a taciturn person, hasn’t publicized it.

“Hmph, I am busy with official duties, where’s the time to play with them? The level on the Hidden Dragon Ranking is only so-so, I’m not interested. Don’t mention this again!”

Li Jizhou nods slightly, feeling somewhat disappointed.

He underestimated Situ Yan.

He managed not to be angered to the point of instigating disputes between forces.

However, this had no major impact; after all, it was merely a verbal matter.

“Yes, Brother’s unmatched talent governs the southern ten cities, incomparable with those youngsters, commerce is more important.

Recently, I had an idea, mainly inspired by a dispatch regarding the Yu family Patriarch, an idea not quite mature; please, Brother, give your counsel.” Li Jizhou promptly shifts the topic, aiding the upcoming martial arts match hosted by Yu Ziyu.

“Alright, let’s hear it.” Situ Yan sparks with interest, after all, he came to the southern ten cities to showcase his skills to his father, hoping to enter the high ranks of the trade alliance.

And Li Jizhou’s ideas in this regard never cease to amaze him.

“Nowadays, the beauties on the Rouge Ranking are generating intense enthusiasm, their influence is undeniably significant; I just thought, if those beauties could help promote us, it might be very effective.” Li Jizhou thought and said.

Situ Yan paused slightly upon hearing this.

“Rouge Ranking beauties help in our promotion…”

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