Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Xu Yang sat cross-legged on the bed, opening the Wind and Cloud List delivered by the attendant.

The Wind and Cloud List comprised forty people, listing the top ten of each of the four Golden Immortal stages.

If before he had still harbored some doubts about the authenticity and fairness of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion’s rankings, after delving deeper into the pavilion, even without having seen them, he was now rather convinced about the relative ranks shown on the two lists.

Every powerhouse naturally had their own cards hidden in the bottom of the box and secret weapons, and even some special supreme treasures, all of which could prove decisive in battle.

But at least on the surface, most of their strength was already more than enough for judgment.

First volume of the Wind and Cloud List: Golden Immortal Extreme Realm.

First, Yu Cangbo of the Great Yu Kingdom, previous Mr. Yu, having stepped into the Golden Immortal Extreme Realm for six hundred years, possessing the supreme treasures Five-Colored Profound Light Robe, Thunder Shocking Primordial Pearl, and Star Emperor Sword...

Second, first Supreme Elder Gu Jia of Shanyang Academy, in the Golden Immortal Extreme Realm for four hundred years, possessing the supreme treasures Nine Peaks Mountain Yang Seal, Pure Yang Three-Color Flying Saber...

Third, Master Xishan of Celestial Sword Mountain, stepped into the Golden Immortal Extreme Realm for three hundred years, possessing the supreme treasure Celestial Spirit Thunderfire Seven-Star Sword...

...

After reading from the beginning to the end, Xu Yang couldn’t help but click his tongue in astonishment.

All forty, each was a top expert among experts.

To stand out among countless cultivators in the Eastern Continent, their combat power was nothing less than extreme.

Especially those at the Golden Immortal Extreme Realm—these were the most pinnacle existences in the entire Black-and-White Starry Sky.

Perhaps Black Fire Immortal Mountain also had such powerhouses, but compared to these of the Eastern Continent, they might fall a notch short.

With all four volumes released at once, the Eastern Continent was in turmoil.

However, although each volume listed ten people, Xu Yang felt that the strength of these ten should be more or less the same; victory and defeat in battle were often decided in a flash, in the instant when various secret techniques and supreme treasures collide.

The experts on the Wind and Cloud List were simply too strong; even those in the first and second volumes rarely appeared in public.

After a brief glance, Xu Yang put it aside and opened the Dragon and Tiger List.

By comparison, the Dragon and Tiger List felt much closer to home.

All were geniuses of the Eastern Continent.

In such a time of fierce rivalry and brilliant display, walking in the Eastern Continent, he was bound to run into many of them.

First on the Dragon and Tiger List: current eldest senior brother Di Qinghe of Shanyang Academy, Middle Stage of Golden Immortal, unrivaled talent, ranked top two hundred on the Immortal Pride List, originally had an Eighth Grade Immortal Foundation, obtained fortune amidst the Starry Extreme Night, transformed to a Ninth Grade, presently the only Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation in the Eastern Continent; among all the geniuses, none can match him, an insurmountable lead.

The first place immediately shocked Xu Yang greatly.

Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation at the Middle Stage of Golden Immortal, under thirty years old—downright terrifying.

At this level, he probably had the qualifications to be on the third volume of the Wind and Cloud List.

And the following description was even more astonishing—none could match him, an unbridgeable lead...

Even with his own Twelfth Grade Immortal Foundation, Xu Yang couldn’t help but mutter "monster."

Second, Ji Wushuang of the Ji Clan among the Nine Divine Clans, Early Stage of Golden Immortal, Eighth Grade Immortal Foundation, the top-level prodigy to emerge after four generations of decline in the Ji Clan.

Third, Yv Feng, first seat of Celestial Sword Mountain, Early Stage of Golden Immortal, Eighth Grade Immortal Foundation, wields the Celestial River Ancient Sword and Shenxiao Ancient Sword, known for unparalleled swordsmanship, Sword Dao peerless.

...

Eighth, Liou Xueyan of Ice and Snow Immortal Palace in the Northern Continent, Early Stage of Golden Immortal, Eighth Grade Immortal Foundation, extremely profound mastery of the Dao of Ice and Snow, possesses the treasure Ice Extreme Immortal Puppet Map, is the number one prodigy of the Northern Continent, after arriving in the Eastern Continent, successively defeated the thirty-seventh, thirty-first, twenty-second, and eighteenth on the Dragon and Tiger List; at the end of Starry Extreme Night, broke through to Golden Immortal, soundly defeated the tenth, ninth, and eighth on the Dragon and Tiger List, ranked eighth; currently located in the forbidden area—the Four Symbols Demon Evil Valley.

"Liou Xueyan, actually eighth."

Xu Yang’s face showed a look of amazement, as if finding it hard to believe.

Too fast.

Perhaps because Liou Xueyan came from the Northern Continent, there were quite a few details about her.

Upon entering the Eastern Continent, she consecutively defeated over a dozen people on the Dragon and Tiger List, making her name purely by her overpowering strength.

Xu Yang had expected Liou Xueyan wouldn’t be weak after arriving in the Eastern Continent, but hadn’t thought she’d soar to the eighth spot with such thunderous momentum.

The top ten rankings were all the absolute pinnacle.

"With this woman’s current strength, I’m definitely not her match."

Xu Yang felt an immense pressure all of a sudden.

It seemed his own progress was still too slow.

"But, she’s now actually inside the forbidden zone of the Eastern Continent..." Xu Yang frowned. The ranking didn’t say why she had gone there.

Perhaps she was trapped, or perhaps driven by a great fortune there.

Yet judging by Liou Xueyan’s current strength, she probably didn’t need his help.

What’s more, he hadn’t sensed any movement from the contract, either.

Just the right time to focus on his own improvement.

Participating in Heaven’s Edge Pavilion’s Dragon and Tiger Battle was, in fact, a great opportunity for rapid growth.

After that, Xu Yang gave the remaining Dragon and Tiger List rankings a cursory glance.

One hundred in total, with the weakest at Late Stage of Celestial Immortal, and more than a dozen at the Golden Immortal level.

Among the seven top-level immortal sects, besides the principal prodigies, many others ranked on the list. For instance, in Celestial Sword Mountain, besides the top seat being in the top ten, the remaining five main seats were also ranked, with even some disciples below these seats also making the list.

This spoke volumes.

After reading, Xu Yang put away the Dragon and Tiger List and Wind and Cloud List, then took stock of the resources he had on hand.

It was quite astonishing.

Just counting his Immortal Crystals and Immortal Jade, it was already a terrifying sum.

Most came from Celestial Phenomenon Gang Leader Gu He and Feng Qingxiao.

In the Storage Rings given by the two, besides Immortal Crystals and Immortal Jade, rare treasures from heaven and earth were also plentiful.

"Time to cultivate."

Xu Yang’s expression turned solemn as he poured a multitude of resources into the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod, quickly entering a state of cultivation.

The next day.

The attendant unexpectedly showed up at the door.

"Sir, someone outside is looking for you. The other party only mentioned the name ’Liou Xueyan.’"

Xu Yang opened his eyes and looked over, frowning slightly. He thought it would be about the Dragon and Tiger Battle.

Liou Xueyan?

Xu Yang found it odd.

How did Liou Xueyan know he was here?

And so quickly—wasn’t she supposed to be in the forbidden zone?

"I understand."

Xu Yang replied, then after pondering for a moment, got up and headed downstairs.

Upon exiting Heaven’s Edge Tower, a middle-aged cultivator standing to one side immediately fixed his gaze on him.

"Mr. Xu?"

"I’m Xu Yang. And you are?"

Xu Yang sized up the middle-aged man—Peak of Celestial Immortal.

His aura was rather illusory. If you didn’t engage him, it was hard to discern his true strength.

"I am Lin Long. This isn’t the place to talk. May I have a word with you privately?" Lin Long said calmly.

Xu Yang’s eyes flashed as he surveyed his surroundings, then grinned. "Alright."

"This way, please."

Lin Long gestured and walked straight toward the side of Heaven’s Edge Tower.

Several dozen moments later.

They rounded Heaven’s Edge Tower and entered an alleyway between two long streets.

Though called an alley, it was in fact even wider than the usual streets of the city, with plenty of cultivators coming and going.

Lin Long stopped by a side wall, turned, and stared at Xu Yang with a smile. "Mr. Xu, to suspect and still dare to come out—truly gutsy."

"Seems you really have nothing to do with Liou Xueyan."

Xu Yang’s expression didn’t change.

If he were actually one of Liou Xueyan’s people, he’d have been able to enter Heaven’s Edge Tower.

Furthermore, this man’s actions were simply too suspicious.

"Who does Mr. Xu think I am?" Lin Long’s face held a sly grin.

"If nothing unexpected, you should be from Blood Marsh."

Having just arrived in the Eastern Continent, Xu Yang honestly couldn’t think of anyone else except Blood Marsh.

"Mr. Xu is indeed smart."

"Blood Marsh suffered a loss on Mr. Xu, and lost people as well. This deal, naturally, must continue."

"An eye for an eye, blood for blood!" Lin Long’s gaze brimmed with killing intent.

"An eye for an eye, blood for blood... Hearing such words from an assassin’s mouth is really quite laughable."

Xu Yang’s eyes flashed with mockery.