Falling in Love with a 500-year-old female elder - Chapter 39

Chapter 39: The Valor of Scholars and Swordsmen Unveiled

“I dare declare, the scholar possesses the guts, and can beckon heaven and earth to sink into the sea!!!”

As the final words from Ning Chuan’s mouth echoed, the Seven Blessings Inn erupted into an uproar. Applause resounded throughout the space, and the entire audience was on their feet, eyes fixed with reverence on an imaginary sight before them. A blind student in a green robe appeared, his mere presence shaking Kunlun’s foundations and subduing an infinite horde of demons.

“How dare you doubt the scholar’s courage, challenging the heavens and earth to submerge!”

“Mr. Ning’s observation is simply impeccable!”

“Mr. Ning’s brilliance knows no bounds!”

“‘In my future life, I’ll dedicate my heart to the world, serve the people, and carry forward ancient wisdom, bringing peace to all!’ This single sentence, this review of the blind scholar, is enough to secure his place in the top five of the Pride List!”

“Lu Bing is a true genius, and Mr. Ning is equally remarkable!”

Acclaim and applause reverberated through the audience. Renowned scholars and guests alike joined in the chorus, toasting and bowing with respect to Ning Chuan. Observing this from his vantage point on the high platform, Ning Chuan smiled faintly, taking a sip of his tea.

…

“Ascending to kingship at twenty-five, even faster than my elder brother…”

“An uncommon blend of Confucianism and Taoism…”

“This blind scholar, Lu Bing, is truly extraordinary.”

Princess Huai Zhu couldn’t help but admire sincerely. Although she was hesitant to admit it, someone had indeed outshone her elder brother, Prince Yan Ling. Yet she had to acknowledge that Lu Bing was remarkable and deserving of respect. His fifth-place ranking on the Pride List was well-deserved.

However, her mood shifted once again.

“Having seen the fifth place, I’m convinced of Lu Bing’s position. But I’m truly at a loss as to what the top four could possibly be.”

…

At the same time, Nan Yuexi, Swordsman Jianzi, and the others grew increasingly tense. Logically, with Lu Bing occupying fifth place, they should secure spots within the top four. However, hope often paved the way for disappointment, and they couldn’t be certain that Ning Chuan wouldn’t reveal more names. After all, as Ning Chuan had initially stated, the world was vast, and the Pride List shone like stars. It was entirely possible for a stroke of luck or a breakthrough to propel others ahead. Their breaths held, their focus intensified. Even Yan Qingfei, typically loquacious, recognized the gravity of the situation and remained silent by the sidelines.

…

From the high platform, Ning Chuan set his teacup down. After organizing his thoughts, he proceeded to announce the fourth-ranked individual on the Pride List.

“Claiming fourth place on the Heavenly Pride List is the Absolute Blade Runner of the North Cold!”

“Bei Han, an unparalleled swordsman, born with silvery hair, honed his swordsmanship amidst the boundless glaciers of the extreme north.”

“At twenty-two, Bei Han reached the pinnacle of the Seal Realm, with a body fortified like a seal facing off against a King Realm adversary. He defeated a snow plains master at the sixth level of the King Realm.”

“Later, within the depths of the icy sea, he acquired the mystical sword ‘Heavenly Pride’, mastered the twelve ancient sword techniques, and ascended to the rank of King at twenty-three.”

“Under Bei Han’s blade, energy surged across thousands of miles, cleaving through endless glaciers like parting seas, leaving an astonishing scar across this icy realm!”

“After stepping into the King Realm, Bei Han singlehandedly slew five King Realm beasts consecutively, eventually clearing the ice field of all King Realm threats!”

“Subsequently, Bei Han ventured into the heart of the ice field for the sake of a human girl. He infiltrated the domain of an extraterrestrial royal court, vanquishing their forces and leaving no survivors. None dared to contest his might thereafter!”

“On that day, Bei Han left a proclamation within the extraterrestrial royal court.”

“[When the snow arrives, so too does winter.]”

“[With the invasion of the extraterrestrial race.]”

“[I shall stand before a multitude.]”

“[Brandishing my blade into the Abyss, blood staining the frosty night!]”

Ning Chuan paused after uttering the final line. The entire inn remained transfixed, silence settling over the space.

Ten breaths passed before the inn erupted into a tempest of voices.

“Bei Han!!!”

“A foreign race sweeping in again, I shall stand before multitudes, sword poised over the Abyss, blood staining the frosty night!”

“A true ruler! Bei Han is the embodiment of celestial pride!!”

“When Mr. Ning scorned Jiang Chenfeng on that day, mentioning the names of these six extraordinary talents, each of whom surpasses Jiang Chenfeng by leagues, I held reservations. But now, seeing it for myself, it’s clear that the disparity is insurmountable!”

“Jiang Chenfeng isn’t even worthy of comparison with these individuals!”

“Jiang Chenfeng? He’s hardly even worth a mention!!!”

“The Pride List! This is the genuine Pride List!!!”

“Alone, he eradicated all King Realm presence from the snowy plains! Who else could achieve such a feat?”

“From sealing his body at twenty-two against a seventh-level King Realm opponent, to claiming the title of King at twenty-three, splitting glaciers for tens of thousands of meters with a single stroke—Bei Han is truly awe-inspiring!!!”

“Swordsman Bei Han, we salute you!”

“Mr. Ning, thank you for sharing this tale of the Pride List. Without you, we might have remained narrow-minded, thinking Jiang Chenfeng was the apex of the world!”

“Indeed, without Mr. Ning, when would we have discovered that scholars could seize Kunlun with their hands and harbor grand ambitions? That swordsmen could exterminate the alien race and restore peace to the ice fields?”

“Mr. Ning, our utmost respect!”

Countless people applauded and cheered, their eyes alight with fervor. In this moment, they jubilantly shouted and raised their cups. This narrative was nothing short of magnificent! Yet their anticipation soared even higher. If Bei Han, ranked fourth, could obliterate King Realm adversaries and restore calm to the ice field, then what about the top three on the Pride List? The forthcoming revelations were bound to be even more astounding, heroic, and majestic.