Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 287: Astonishing the World!

At the Heavenly Dao Institute, only some elders and disciples had gone to the Imperial City to watch the battle. The rest remained at the institute to cultivate, but they were all eagerly awaiting news from the Hidden Dragon Chart, wondering what Lin Xuan’s ranking would be. After all, his previous performance at the Heavenly Dao Institute had been exceptional.

"I don’t think you should get your hopes up. His ranking probably won’t be that high."

"He’s just a first-year student. While he might be dazzling here at our Heavenly Dao Institute, his achievements won’t hold up across the entire Great Xia Country."

"I heard there are many half-step Grandmaster-level geniuses this time. How could he possibly compete with them?"

"Instead of having expectations for Lin Xuan, you should be looking forward to Chu Yue’s performance."

"Chu Yue is strong enough to contend with a half-step Grandmaster."

"Exactly. I bet Lin Xuan won’t even make it onto the Hidden Dragon Chart at all."

"But Chu Yue is different. She should be able to break into the top ten."

「Celestial King’s Mansion.」

The people in the mansion were also anxiously waiting for news, wondering how the Young Prince had fared.

"Rest assured. The Young Prince has merged with the Azure Lotus Fire and his strength has increased significantly. This time, he’ll surely shine brightly."

"I heard that Lin Xuan also participated in the Hidden Dragon Battle. I wonder how he did?"

"That Lin Xuan is nothing special. He may have defeated the Young Prince before, but our Young Prince’s strength has skyrocketed since then. He has long surpassed that Lin Xuan."

"You’ll see. Lin Xuan’s ranking will be abysmal."

"Besides, I bet if the Young Prince runs into him, he’ll beat him until he’s searching for his own teeth on the ground."

"Hmph! That Lin Xuan is just too arrogant. He dared to injure the Young Prince before, truly reckless."

"Exactly. And he still dares to participate in the Hidden Dragon Chart? Just you watch, his end will be miserable."

「The Pill Tower.」

Young Alchemy Masters like Song Tiange were also in discussion.

"I heard Jian Wushuang has mastered Sword Intent. He’ll probably sweep through all his rivals."

"Then this time, the champion of the Hidden Dragon Chart must be Jian Wushuang."

"Hey, I heard that Lin Xuan also participated in the Hidden Dragon Battle. I wonder how he did?"

Song Tiange snorted coldly. "He doesn’t stand a chance. His talent in Alchemy may be strong, but his Martial Dao is lacking."

"They say he’s just a mere Martial General. How could he possibly compare to those in the first tier?"

The four great families, the three main sects, and all the other clans and factions across the Great Xia Country were all on the edge of their seats, waiting for the final rankings.

Finally, the spectators who had gone to the Imperial City returned, bringing news with them. A frenzy of questions erupted instantly.

"How did it go?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Are the final rankings for the Hidden Dragon Chart out?"

"Who’s number one?"

「Heavenly Dao Institute.」

When a disciple returned with news from the Imperial City, everyone became extremely excited. They swarmed him, asking, "Are the Hidden Dragon Chart rankings out? What place did Chu Yue get?"

The disciple replied quickly, "I rushed back on the fastest horse as soon as it ended. Senior Sister Chu Yue is ranked fifth!"

Hearing this, everyone was thrilled. Fifth! That high of a rank?

The members of Star Pavilion were jumping for joy. "Fifth! She actually got fifth! This is great!"

"I knew it! Senior Sister Chu Yue is invincible!"

"Top five! That’s an incredibly dazzling result, even better than we expected."

The disciples from Tianyang Pavilion and Purple Mist Pavilion also offered their congratulations one after another. Star Pavilion had produced another peerless genius.

One had to remember that Chu Yue’s cultivation was only at the peak of a nine-star Martial General. They had previously thought it would be an incredible feat for her to even break into the top ten, yet now, she had surged into the top five. How could they not be shocked by such a brilliant achievement?

The people from Wangyue Pavilion were equally stunned. Chu Yue really is amazing! They anxiously asked, "What about Lin Xuan? What’s his ranking?"

The scene fell silent at the question. A member of Star Pavilion laughed and said, "He probably didn’t even make it onto the Hidden Dragon Chart, did he?"

"Even if he did, his rank would be at the very bottom, completely incomparable to Senior Sister Chu Yue."

"It’s laughable that you’re even asking about Lin Xuan’s rank. You’d be better off asking about Ye Qingwu’s." The members of Star Pavilion sneered.

The others were extremely curious, and the people from Wangyue Pavilion urged, "Do you know Lin Xuan’s rank or not? Hurry up and tell us!"

The messenger disciple said, "I do. Lin Xuan also made it onto the Hidden Dragon Chart."

"And his rank is very special." He paused, building the suspense. "Do you know what place he got?"

Someone from Star Pavilion scoffed, "How special can it be? Don’t tell me he ranked higher than Chu Yue."

The people from Wangyue Pavilion urged anxiously, "Stop dragging it out! Just say it!"

The disciple announced excitedly, "First! Lin Xuan ranked first!"

A person from Star Pavilion frowned. "You mean first from the bottom, right?"

The disciple shook his head. "No, first from the top! Lin Xuan is this year’s champion!"

Hearing this, the entire crowd froze. Lin Xuan! Champion!

The members of Star Pavilion could no longer laugh. They felt a burning sensation on their cheeks as if they’d been fiercely slapped across the face. They all stood there, dumbfounded, their minds blank.

Feng Qingxue’s beautiful eyes went wide. Did Lin Xuan drink Dragon Blood or something? How could he be so heaven-defying?

The Sun Tian brothers fainted from the shock.

Liu Ruyue collapsed, crying on the spot. The young man she had abandoned back then had now become the most dazzling genius of all.

「Cyan Dragon Manor.」

The night was deep, but the Manor Master still hadn’t rested. He was pacing anxiously back and forth.

The Grand Steward said, "Manor Master, please get some rest. I will inform you the moment news arrives."

The Manor Master shook his head. "There’s no need. I can’t possibly sleep right now. Go and ask, has Qiushui returned? Have the others who went to watch the battle in the Imperial City returned yet?"

The Grand Steward went out to inquire and returned to report, "Not yet, Manor Master."

An hour passed. "Go and ask again," the Manor Master ordered.

The Grand Steward returned. "They have still not returned."

After a long wait, the gates of Cyan Dragon Manor finally opened. A figure rushed in quickly—it was Li Qiushui. She sprinted into the main hall and exclaimed, "Grandfather, the Hidden Dragon Chart rankings are out!"

The Cyan Dragon Manor Master rushed over and asked excitedly, "What rank did the Young Master get?"

"The Young Master is the champion!"

The Cyan Dragon Manor Master was stunned for a moment, then burst into a hearty laugh. "Hahahaha!"

「Pill Tower Headquarters.」

Upon receiving the news from the Imperial City, the numerous Alchemy Masters were left utterly stunned.

"What?"

"Heavens above!"

"You must have heard wrong!"

"Say that again!"

"Lin Xuan is the champion?"

"My god... are you insane? That boy is simply heaven-defying!"

Song Tiange just stood there, his mind a complete mess. The other talented young alchemists were equally dumbfounded.

「Celestial King’s Mansion.」

"What rank did the Young Prince get?"

"What? The Young Prince was severely injured?"

"Damn it! Who was responsible?!"

"What? Lin Xuan?!"

"Damn it! It’s him again!"

"And Lin Xuan is the champion?!"

The elders were so furious they spat blood.

「Celestial Sword Sect.」

Many elders and disciples of the Celestial Sword Sect also couldn’t sleep that night. They were all waiting anxiously. "Have the results not been released yet?"

"There’s no need to worry. Jian Wushuang is definitely the champion! Let me tell you all a secret: he has already comprehended half-step Sword Intent."

"What? Really? That’s fantastic! Jian Wushuang is guaranteed to be the champion then!"

"Hahaha! This year’s championship will finally belong to our Celestial Sword Sect!"

The disciples were ecstatic. This was the ultimate honor.

"The results are out! The rankings for the Hidden Dragon Chart are out!" a voice cried.

"What’s Jian Wushuang’s rank?"

"Jian Wushuang ranked second."

"How can he only be second? Who’s first?"

"First place is Lin Xuan."

"Lin Xuan? Which Lin Xuan?"

The people of the Celestial Sword Sect were completely baffled.

"The Lin Xuan from the Heavenly Dao Institute. The one who won the alchemy competition."

"What?! He’s the champion?!"

In that instant, the entire Celestial Sword Sect was plunged into shock.

"But didn’t Jian Wushuang already comprehend half-step Sword Intent? Wasn’t he supposed to sweep away all other geniuses?"

"How did Lin Xuan possibly defeat him to win the championship?"

"Are you sure you aren’t spreading false news?"

"Exactly! I don’t believe it!" The disciples of the Celestial Sword Sect shook their heads wildly in disbelief.

However, the messenger insisted, "It’s the absolute truth! I was there at the arena! I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Then tell us, how did Lin Xuan defeat someone with half-step Sword Intent?"

"Right! I can’t believe he could overcome half-step Sword Intent!"

"You’ve all underestimated him," the messenger said. "Do you know what Lin Xuan’s true power is? He’s a Grandmaster."

"What? Lin Xuan is a Grandmaster?!"

At this, a dead silence fell over the Celestial Sword Sect.