Adding Friends Can Make Me Stronger - Chapter 215

Chapter 215: When It’s Time to Step Down, I Will Let Them Know!

“As for what happened before, Junior Brother, you can ask about it later. We don’t want you to face choices too soon.

“Of course, no matter what you choose, we will respect your decision,” Hua Ciyan said with a smile, as if knowing what Meng Changqing was thinking.

“Alright…” Meng Changqing’s furrowed brows slightly relaxed.

It seemed that what happened back then was quite significant. For the sect to remain so patient and accumulate strength, could their opponent be…

In an instant, Meng Changqing had a guess.

“Let’s go, the Grand Elder and the others are waiting,” Hua Ciyan urged.

Meng Changqing then proceeded outside. This time, the cloud ship looked particularly large and luxurious, quite different from before.

It was likely that its speed had also improved significantly.

Upon boarding the cloud ship, Meng Changqing was surprised to see Kong Linxue there. He had been planning to send her a message saying he was leaving, since she had been in seclusion recently, and he hadn’t wanted to disturb her.

“Surprised?” Kong Linxue approached with a stunning smile.

“Yes,” Meng Changqing nodded.

Kong Linxue was still quite a distance from the Life and Death Realm, so she couldn’t enter the Wild Sea.

“I’ll tell you on the way,” Kong Linxue said as she took his arm.

Seeing this, the people around them smiled knowingly — it was truly a match made in heaven.

Soon, after a few casual conversations, the cloud ship lifted off, flying toward the horizon. As before, the Grand Elder was leading the way, with Hua Ciyan accompanying him. Meanwhile, the Sect Master and many peak lords remained behind in the sect.

The entrance to the Wild Sea had two locations. One was controlled by the Holy Land and was located in Central Province. The other was controlled by the Demon Path.

Meng Changqing was headed toward Central Province.

Though called a “Province,” Central Province was far more vast and expansive than any of the Four Domains.

It was home to many powerful ancient forces. While it wouldn’t completely overwhelm the other four domains, its strength definitely surpassed them.

After all, Central Province was where the Holy Land resided. With such an influential presence, even catching the crumbs from the top could lead to rapid development.

“You’re heading into the Wild Sea, while I’m going to the Pill Tower,” Kong Linxue said with a radiant smile at the front of the cloud ship.

“The Pill Tower?” Meng Changqing raised an eyebrow.

The name was unfamiliar to him.

“Yes, the Pill Tower is one of the top sects in Central Province, second only to the Holy Land, and one of the three major alchemy forces.

“The Peak Lord wants me to study at the Pill Tower.

“Here, this is a letter of recommendation.” Kong Linxue took out a letter from her robe, curious. “I never thought the Peak Lord would have connections with the Pill Tower.”

After the Genius Battle, many disciples in the sect had learned about the Tai Xuan Eighteen Sons from nearly two hundred years ago and were excited.

Who would’ve thought their sect had such a glorious past? Yet, why did it fall silent afterward?

The higher-ups in the sect, of course, wouldn’t answer such questions, leaving everyone to ponder in silence.

“The Pill Tower is located near the edge of Central Province, and not far to its west is a massive city called the Wild Sky City,” Kong Linxue pointed to a map.

The map was marked with numerous locations: mountains, lakes, ancient cities, and more.

The Pill Tower was on the outskirts of Central Province, and to its west was the enormous Wild Sky City, a city built around the Wild Sea.

Though most ancient places tended to shift locations, the Wild Sea was unique in that it had remained in the same spot for ages. When the time came, it would reveal itself from the void.

“This time, aside from the Wild Sea, you have another task,” the Grand Elder approached.

“Grand Elder,” Kong Linxue straightened her posture, becoming more formal.

In the sect, the Grand Elder was a highly serious figure, overseeing punishments and instilling fear in many. Even the Sect Master wasn’t above punishment.

To date, only Meng Changqing had seen his more lenient side.

Although she was now Meng Changqing’s woman, Kong Linxue wouldn’t dare to be arrogant because of it.

“I’ll leave you two to talk,” Kong Linxue wisely excused herself.

“What is it?” Meng Changqing asked.

Besides the Wild Sea, what else could be so important?

“It’s not much, really. It’s just that since you’re going to Central Province, you might as well explore and gain some experience. And after you break through to the Marquis Realm, you can challenge the Heavenly Rankings,” the Grand Elder said with a smile.

“The Heavenly Rankings?” Meng Changqing raised an eyebrow, vaguely recalling something about it.

The rankings included the Hidden Dragon Ranking, which was for martial artists at the Dao Divine Attainment Realm and Life and Death Realm. Above that was the Earth List, and even higher, the Heavenly Rankings, reserved for those who had become Marquis or Royal Path.

It was said that making it onto this list came with tremendous benefits.

“The Earth and Heavenly Rankings in the Four Domains differ greatly from those in Central Province, both in terms of rewards and other factors.

“That’s why we didn’t push you to challenge the Earth Ranking when you reached the Divine Attainment Realm. It wouldn’t have mattered much.”

“But Central Province’s rankings are not to be ignored,” the Grand Elder continued. “Given your strength, I’m certain this trip to the Wild Sea will be no challenge, and you’ll break through to the Marquis Realm without issue.”

“I see,” Meng Changqing nodded slightly.

If the Grand Elder hadn’t mentioned it, he might have forgotten about the rankings altogether, perhaps due to his rapid progression. He had nearly outgrown the Earth Ranking and was nearing the standards of the Heavenly Ranking.

“The Heavenly Ranking is no joke. Those who make it onto the list are major figures in their own right, and it’s not easy to knock them off.

“It’s said that the current Heavenly Ranking hasn’t changed in almost sixty or seventy years,” the Grand Elder remarked with a smile.

“That stable?” Meng Changqing was surprised.

Normally, new talent would regularly appear, causing the rankings to shift. But those on the Heavenly Ranking seemed to be firmly entrenched, as if glued to their spots.

“Throughout history, those who become Marquis or Kings are mostly world-class prodigies. And those who make it onto the Heavenly Ranking are the best among them.

“It’s incredibly difficult to make them step down,” the Grand Elder said.

Hearing this, Meng Changqing smiled faintly. He clasped his hands behind his back and gazed into the distance.

“When it’s time for them to step down, I’ll let them know.” His voice was calm but brimming with confidence.

This took the Great Elder by surprise, stirring something within his heart.