Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 201: Chapter 199: Rising to the Top of the Rankings

This time, there are significant changes in the Earth List.

Many new names have surged in, occupying spots on the list.

Meanwhile, some martial artists who were originally on the Earth List have suddenly disappeared from it.

This includes Ba Dao Cao Long, who was slain by Song Changming, leaving his original position of thirty-third place vacant, now filled by someone else.

Such a sudden disappearance from the list is not difficult to guess—they must have met with misfortune in reality, personally confirmed by Zhuji Pavilion, which is rarely wrong.

Most of the newly emerged names occupy the lower seats of the Earth List.

If they wish to attain greater status in Jianghu in the future, they need to prove themselves with more accomplishments and feats.

Of course, in this issue of the Earth List changes, these newly appeared individuals are not the focus.

Everyone’s attention is first drawn to the position at the top of the list.

This time, the top spot of the Earth List has changed hands!

The former top of the Earth List was always Nan Chen Guang, the son of the master of Sword Cliff.

Since the establishment of the Earth List by Zhuji Pavilion, this position had never changed.

Everyone knew that Nan Chen Guang would definitely enter the Celestial List and become a strong presence there.

People were even optimistic that, in the least, he would rank within the top ten of the Celestial List in the future, only then would he live up to his father’s great name!

The reason for his lingering in the Earth List was simply because he had just come of age, and his talent and potential had yet to be fully realized.

Until today, almost everyone believed that unless Nan Chen Guang himself ascended the Celestial List, the top position of the Earth List was unshakeable.

This was almost a foregone conclusion!

However, today Zhuji Pavilion has moved the top position of the Earth List, shocking everyone.

”The top of the Earth List has changed!”

”Did that Young Master of Sword Cliff enter the Celestial List? So soon? He’s only twenty-two, isn’t he?”

”No, no, he became the second on the Earth List, and someone replaced him.”

”Brother, that’s a poor joke.”

”I mean it, look for yourself if you don’t believe me.”

”Unless Zhuji Pavilion made a mistake, how is this possible?!”

”It’s true; who is this?”

”I have an impression of him, he seemed to be at the lower end of the Earth List before...”

”Lower end of the Earth List? Then how did he leap to the first place? Surely this is a mistake by Zhuji Pavilion.”

Most people, upon looking at the latest Earth List rankings, felt that it was an internal error at Zhuji Pavilion, a slip which filled in the wrong name for the top seat.

Yet a portion of people, perceptive and rational, noticed that Zhuji Pavilion had provided explicit and detailed notes under the top ranking explaining why this person could surpass Nan Chen Guang and take the top spot!

This indicated that Zhuji Pavilion did not make an error or mistake the sequence, but they genuinely believed it should be this way.

The top position deserved a change!

In Zhuji Pavilion’s explanation, the most important and striking achievement was mentioned.

He had once infiltrated Prince Hangyang’s Mansion and successfully assassinated the Second Prince!

Indeed, this time Song Changming was listed as the first on the Earth List by Zhuji Pavilion!

From being at the lower end of the Earth List, nearly falling off the list entirely, this act catapulted him to the top position.

This earth-shattering feat has made everyone in the world aware of who Song Changming is!

Inside Fengxue Manor.

”The Second Prince’s death has been making quite a stir recently; it turns out he was the killer!” Li Pu listened to the old servant’s report, and the image of Song Changming, whom he once fought, came to his mind.

He couldn’t help but smile.

”He was able to defeat me back then; indeed, he has the capability to pull this off. But can he really surpass the extraordinary Nan Chen Guang of Sword Cliff? Even I think he’s a prodigy...”

Beside him, the old servant Sun Lu slowly said, ”Changing the world’s dynamics on one’s own is indeed a major event.

Moreover, the Second Prince was surrounded by numerous Qi Refining experts; I recall Duan Fangshuo, who had once entered the Celestial List, was one of his people. Attempting an assassination at the Prince’s Mansion is fraught with difficulties. Regardless, this feat stands out brightly.

It’s reasonable for him to temporarily lead the list, especially since that Young Master of Sword Cliff is still quite young, just in his early twenties, while these years have been spent in seclusion at Sword Cliff, with no visible accomplishments...

As for how long this Donglai Dragon Saber can hold the top position in the future, that’s hard to say.”

Li Pu listened to the old servant’s explanation and nodded in agreement.

In his eyes, Song Changming wasn’t lacking; it was just his age compared to the Young Master of Sword Cliff that made it seem as though his potential was less.

However, in terms of immediate strength, the Young Master of Sword Cliff might not necessarily win outright against Song Changming, right?

The assassination of the Second Prince brought Song Changming back into prominence, known to almost everyone.

Many people even hail Song Changming as Da Han’s No.1 Assassin!

Those famous assassin organizations in Jianghu probably don’t agree with this title.

It’s understandable to say Song Changming is the most famous assassin right now.

But to call him Da Han’s No.1 assassin is a bit too flattering.

Besides this most notable feat, there are other achievements of Song Changming that are indeed commendable proof.

For example, killing Ba Dao Cao Long, defeating Zhanqing Saber Lord Tian and Pear Blossom Sword Huali.

These three are top experts on the Earth List.

It’s unclear how Zhuji Pavilion learned about this and listed them.

Even the duel with Duan Fangshuo is recorded separately, claiming Song Changming was on par with a former Celestial List master!

But in reality, Song Changming’s duel with Duan Fangshuo was just a single clash of sabers.

The so-called equal contest never truly concluded.

It’s undeniable that Zhuji Pavilion always manages to acquire related information though it’s not without errors.

For example, the aforementioned defeat of Zhanqing Saber and Pear Blossom Sword, in fact, he hadn’t even struck, they fled on their own.

To say they were defeated is barely accurate...

These achievements coupled with the assassination of the Second Prince, catapulted Song Changming to the top of the Earth List, making him a sensation!

While in Wangyue Prefecture, Song Changming was made aware of this after the events had fully unfolded.

Fortunately, he is now in remote Wangyue Prefecture, where few know of his whereabouts.

Were he still in Donglai Prefecture, by now countless people would have flocked upon hearing the news, eager to witness his fame.

It wouldn’t be as peaceful as it is now.

”Changming, you’re truly remarkable now, a top figure in Jianghu.” Liu Dingsheng looked at the Earth List in Secret Chronicles, where the most prominent name was Song Changming.

Listening to the news from outside, feeling the fervor.

With Zhuji Pavilion’s publicity, Song Changming is undoubtedly the hottest sensation in Jianghu and beyond!

Even Liu Dingsheng in his most famous times couldn’t compare to Song Changming now!

He hadn’t expected that Song Changming’s outing would stir such a storm.

”Elder, please don’t tease me.” Song Changming shook his head.

Concerning this fame that dropped from the sky, he felt neither proud nor conceited, instead somewhat bewildered.

To him, he merely resolved personal grudges and private matters.

Yet, he somehow ascended to the top of the Earth List.

Assassination isn’t a glorious act; he doesn’t understand why it gets widespread praise, making him seemingly famous and accomplished.

Indeed, assassination itself is not something worth lauding.

But notably, Song Changming assassinated the Second Prince, who possessed Emperor’s Blood and was a dominant power holder.

Firstly, this assassination’s significance isn’t something a regular assassin can compare to.

Secondly, if this Second Prince were a wise ruler, governing well, with virtue and wisdom.

Being assassinated by Song Changming would rapidly change the public narrative, with most admiration turning into condemnation.

But the truth is, this Second Prince is no wise ruler, oppressing people, inciting wars, he’s not a good person.

Plus, with Zhuji Pavilion’s high-profile promotion, this assassination appeared as an act of justice.

Everyone delighted at the brave slaying of an Evil Dragon...

This is why Song Changming earned widespread recognition.

Regarding Song Changming’s true intent in assassinating the Second Prince, who would ever know?

Song Changming decided to keep a low profile recently, avoiding places of romance and leisure to prevent exposure, lest the doorsteps of Liu Residence get worn down.

On another side, on Wangyue Mountain at Wangyue Pavilion.

”Senior Brother Guan, this...” a junior brother presented the Secret Chronicles.

”Huh?!” Guan Weijing intended to check his own Earth List ranking fluctuations but immediately noticed a familiar name at the top of the list.

”What happened?!” Guan Weijing paused, instinctively doubted his sight, and suddenly turned to the junior brothers beside him.

Having recently been in secluded cultivation, he sensed missing some direct news.

After hearing the juniors explaining one by one, Guan Weijing remained silent.

He was initially pleased with his progress from cultivation but felt rather dull upon learning about Song Changming.

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