Chapter 27: The Rankings Storm (Part 2)

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  "Peerless, congratulations, your results are pretty good!" Hu Zhiyan called out from afar.

  "How's your performance?" Qin Wushuang had only caught a glimpse of Hu Ziyin and Fang Xiaozhong on the day of the martial arts test.

  "You're really something! Unparalleled, I'm truly impressed by you now!" Hu Ziyin exclaimed excitedly, "Wu Tong's seven moves, you've really got it!"

  Wu Tong is a seventh dan? Qin Wusuo's eyebrows furrowed slightly, it seems that the test administrator had intentionally lowered his own score.

  Huzi saw that he was displeased and hastily advised: "Wu Shuang, don't be dissatisfied. For people like us from a humble background, seventh rank is already the highest level. This time's martial arts test didn't have ninth rank, eighth rank had only one person, and among the four seventh-rank martial artists, you are the only one from a humble background."

  Hu Zhi's words were sincere, and he was indeed happy for Qin Wushuang, also feeling proud.

  His score was six dan in martial arts, which is absolutely a result that far exceeded his psychological expectations.

  Qin Lianshan, on the other hand, was also receiving congratulations from familiar faces, exchanging polite conversation. Qin Lianshan was in high spirits, his voice more vibrant than ever before. He felt that today's atmosphere was vastly different, as if the sky above Luojiang County had risen higher, and the smiles of familiar faces were brighter. When talking to him, they seemed less casual, but instead showed more restraint and respect.

  A humble door that can cultivate a Wu Tong Qi Duan, its future is destined to be bright! Everyone is intelligent and naturally understands the situation. As for Wu Tong Qi Duan, the Qi Duan of a humble door and the Qi Duan of a noble door may have a difference in strength as vast as heaven and earth!

  Fang Xiaozhong also squeezed over from the crowd, exaggeratedly shouting: "Wudong Seventh Stage, Brother Wusong is so strong!"

  This kid is also a Wu Tong sixth dan, and together with Qin Wushuang and Hu Zhiyan, they have made a name for Donglintown! Nowadays, walking on the road, it's all fluttering, and every bone in his body is numb.

  Wu Tong's sixth dan, for him, it was a glorious event that would bring honor to his ancestors.

  Tens of thousands of martial arts students who participated in the test, 80-90% of them had mediocre results, destined to be ordinary for their whole lives.

  Wu Tong, a fifth-degree master, is considered to be of mid-to-high level. With diligent practice, he can definitely reach the pinnacle of Li Wu's realm. If he works even harder and has some extraordinary encounters, breaking through Li Wu's realm and entering Zhen Wu's realm is also highly promising.

  Wu Tong's sixth stage is already among the top. Entering the True Martial Realm is inevitable, it just depends on how many stages of the True Martial Realm can be cultivated in the end.

  As for Wu Tong's seven segments, it is absolutely high-standard and 100% enters the realm of true martial arts. If luck is good, practicing to the sixth segment of the true martial arts realm is not empty talk.

  Shinmu-kyo sixth dan, what does it mean?

  In the aristocratic families, the minimum requirement to establish a family is to have at least one high-ranking expert in the True Martial Realm, Sixth Stage! In other words, if you can really cultivate to the True Martial Realm, Sixth Stage, you will be qualified to compete for the qualifications of a noble family and enter the ranks of the upper-class aristocracy.

  High-ranking nobility, equivalent to a country's true elite class! There is an essential difference with the lower-ranking nobility.

  For example, in Luojiang County, there is only one truly top-notch aristocratic family - the Da Xu family.

  To know how powerful the Daqi family is, just ask the officials of Lujiang County. In name, the county government is the ruler of Lujiang County, but in reality, everyone knows that the Daqi family is the true master of Lujiang County.

  The Daxi family is just the lowest level among the top aristocrats, with a hereditary title, but already has the power to control the life and death of a county, which shows how great the power of the top aristocrats is!

  Qin Wushuang was relieved after a moment. He scanned the list of 15 names and saw that the name at the top, suppressing all others, was Da Xiyang, also known as the only Wu Tong eighth stage.

  This surname in Luojiang County is a signboard in itself. Whoever sees this name knows that it is the child of the privileged family of the Daqin world - the Daqin family.

  This surname in Luojiang County means authority, pride and glory.

  Qin Wushuang wasn't surprised, nor was he jealous. Da Xiyang's martial arts level was higher than his, not because Da Xiyang was stronger than him, but simply because of his noble birth.

  In Luojiang County, Daqi's family is unique and unmatched, this authority must be highlighted.

  After that testimony, Da Xi Yang left a good impression on him.

  Further down, the four Wudong Seventh Stage, Qin Wushuang's name was undoubtedly at the bottom. And the other three were precisely the three powerful families of Luojing County, the Xus, Qians and Yuns, who dominated the world. Among them, the Wudong of the Xu family was naturally Xu Tingwu, while the Yun family was Yun Qingyan, that proud girl.

  Qin Wushuang's name was listed in the second column of the Martial Arts Academy's Seven Segments, looking somewhat out of place. Many parents were whispering to each other, trying to find out where this dark horse Qin Wushuang had come from.

  Luojiang County has jurisdiction over about thirty towns, each of which has one or two hundred martial arts schools enrolled, regardless of whether it is the Qin family or Qin Wushuang, in Luojiang County are not considered to be famous.

  Qin Wushuang stood in the crowd listening to everyone discussing his name, origin and background, finding it quite interesting. Looking down further, there were over forty or so Wu Tong Sixth Stage cultivators, with Hu Zhiyan and Fang Xiaozhong listed under this category.

  Further down, the number of Wu Tong fifth-degree suddenly increased to over a thousand; fourth-degree had three thousand, with a large pile of names, it was not easy for the Wu Tong to find their own name; third-degree had as many as five thousand.

  Going down further, there were even fewer people in the second segment. After all, this martial arts test was not a joke, and many who knew they had no hope wouldn't come to participate either.

  As for one section, there are only a few names at the end of the long list, which is also very eye-catching. The names of Niu Dou and others are listed prominently.

  This guy really can't take the thought of it, just seeing Niu Dou's name, this fellow and his shopkeeper old dad as well as Niu Shang brother are coming from the opposite direction.

  Niu Dou knew his test scores wouldn't be great, at most he would get a score of 4. The martial arts students from Donglin Town who saw Niu Dou couldn't help but laugh, each with an ambiguous expression.

  Niu Dou felt even more empty inside and walked up to the first ranking list.

  Donglin Town had three students scoring above 60 in this Wu Tong test, far surpassing other towns in Luojiang County and only second to the county seat.

  This made Wu Tongbei of Donglin Town feel proud, and they gathered in twos and threes, discussing with flying eyebrows and colorful expressions, as if the achievements above six dan were their own.

  When Niu Dou appeared, a Wu Tong from Donglin Town joked: "Niu Dou, you should start looking from the last list, this is someone's first place, only recording names of Wu Tong above five segments."

  Niu Dou glanced at his opponent, and behind him, Niu Fen's eyes widened as he saw the list of top seven martial arts schools, with Qin Wushuang's name prominently displayed. He couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "What? Qin Wushuang, one of the top seven martial arts schools? Are you kidding me?"

  Huzi smiled and said: "Niu Fengge, it's not a namesake, it's really our Donglintown's Qin Wushuang."

  "It's true, Wu Shuang is our Donglin Town's pride!" Fang Xiaozhong chimed in.

  Qin Yu was also on the side watching the list, enjoying the feeling of people around her discussing her brother. Hearing Niu Fen loudly questioning, she couldn't help but feel angry and shouted: "Wu Shuang, come to sister's side."

  Qin Xiu called her brother to let everyone know what kind of person Wu Tong's seven-segment Qin Wushuang is, and that he is her younger brother, the young master of the Qin family in Donglin Town!

  Many parents nearby were discussing and speculating, most of them wondering who the mysterious Qin Wushuang was. Upon hearing a beautiful woman mention Qin Wushuang's name, they cast curious glances, their eyes fixed on him with envy.

  The cow puffed out its big mouth and slapped the cow's head: "You're a good-for-nothing, you've really disgraced the old cow family! Look at what a mess you are!"

  Wu Tong scored one point, this result is simply worse than nothing, being at the bottom of the list is purely humiliating!

  Niu Zhanggui's old face was burning with anger, and at this time, he didn't know where to put it. Qin Lianshan said leisurely beside him: "Hehe, Niu Zhanggui, don't be discouraged. Although your son only passed the first stage of the martial exam this time, however..."

  This tone is completely imitating the tune of Niú Dá's cat crying miserably when Qin Wúsuō appeared ahead of time last time.

  Niu Zhanggui glared with a pair of eyes bigger than a cow's, but couldn't find the words to respond. With a belly full of anger and nowhere to vent it, he saw his son Niu Dou standing there like a tree stump, and in a fit of rage, he slapped him hard across the face.

  "Good-for-nothing thing, as soon as it's put on a big stage, it breaks down and loses face for Laozi!"

  Niu Dou usually trains well and performs satisfactorily. Who would have thought that this time, in the Wu Tong test, he would greatly lose face, making his originally high-profile old father become a laughing stock in their circle.

  Niudou cried with a gloomy face, thinking back, but didn't know where the problem was. He only felt that during the long-distance running test, his whole body became heavier and heavier as he ran, until his legs were like lead at the end. He gave up on the same day and didn't go to complete the remaining test items until the next day.

  This time, the score was directly deducted by two sections, and the long-distance running score could almost be ignored. In this way, a dramatic Wu Tong first-class score came out.

  "Make way, make way! Mr. Xu has come to check the list!"

  A commotion broke out outside, and several burly servants, like wolves and tigers, began to clear the way, sweeping a path in front of the list. Xu Sanli and several nobles who were walking relatively close by made their appearance.

  "Wow, it's really the Xu family!"

  "Ah! Four of them are Wu Tong Qi Duan, one of whom is Xu Ting Shao Ye from the Xu family. No wonder they're one of the four major families in Luo Jiang County, the Xu family!"

  "A big family is a big family, and every time we test, there are always some good sprouts popping out!"

  These young martial artists were not only not displeased at being driven away by the vicious servants of the Xie family, but instead were filled with astonishment and admiration.

  Qin Wushuang stood by, his mind suddenly clear and bright, and he suddenly understood something.

  This is indeed a world that worships the strong, facing those who are stronger than oneself with bullying, not only without any psychological resistance, but also with this blind worship and admiration.

  It seems that this aristocratic world also has its own reason for existence!

  The idea of establishing a strong family clan emerged in his mind once again, and it was more urgent than ever before.

  "Master, Young Master Ting is a seventh-degree martial arts expert, ranking just below the Young Master of the Da family." A wicked servant flattered and reported.

  Xu Sanli nodded calmly, gazing at the list for a moment, his eyes scanning Qin Wushuang's side like an eagle, a hint of doubt flashing in his mind: "Wu Tong Seventh Stage, Qin Wushuang?"

  Qin Wushuang's eyes met his calmly, with a hint of a smile, and they stared at each other for a moment. He ignored Xu Sanli's resentful gaze, silently judging that Xu Sanli was not just at the fourth stage of True Martial Realm, but had actually reached the fifth stage!

  Zhang Maorui, who was standing beside him, also found the name "nephew" in the sixth position of the Wu Tong ranking. He felt very proud, but the name Qin Wushuang ranked seventh in the Wu Tong ranking, which made him feel very uncomfortable. He really wanted to know if it was a coincidence or not.

  A waste who was eliminated early in the exam, how could he be Wu Tong's seventh rank?

  Just as he was hesitating, a tall white horse came running towards him. A nimble warrior jumped down from the white horse, wearing formal armor with a plum blossom emblem on his chest, which was surprisingly the symbol of the True Martial Sacred Land.

  That warrior was no more than thirty years old, with a majestic appearance, walking towards this side with big strides.

  "May I ask who is Qin Wushuang?" The warrior did not put on airs due to his noble birth, and asked with elegance.

  A warrior from the true martial sacred land, even if it's just a small role, is not someone that anyone on the scene dares to look down upon. That Xu Sanli cleared his throat and smiled apologetically: "This friend, where are you from?"

  The samurai didn't answer and asked again: "Is Qin Wusuo here?"

  Xu Sanli tried to strike up a conversation but ended up with nothing, and shut his mouth in embarrassment. He didn't dare lose his temper with the warriors of the True Martial Sacred Land; that would be like asking for death - he was afraid of dying too soon.

  Qin Wushuang walked out of the crowd with ease: "I am Qin Wushuang. What business do you have with me, sir?"

  The warrior's eyebrows relaxed slightly as he smiled and said, "It's fine here. There is a letter here for you."

  Qin Wushuang took the letter, and the warrior nodded his head, mounted his white horse, and galloped away. Not a single polite word was spoken to the so-called gentlemen present.

  A warrior from the sacred land of Zhenwu, actually running errands and delivering messages for others, and to boot, for that unknown and unremarkable young master Qin?

  Xu Sanli and Zhang Maorui were both shocked, their faces filled with incredulity, thinking this situation was utterly absurd!

  Immediately, someone in the crowd exclaimed: "Wasn't that person just now a strong master from the True Martial Sacred Land? How cool!"

  "Ah! No wonder I thought the emblem on their chest was majestic and sacred!"

  These cheers made all the old men present feel ashamed, while Qin Lianshan and Qin Xiu felt a kind of fantastical feeling when they heard the name of Zhenwu Sacred Place.

  They never dreamed that a strong man from the True Martial Sacred Land would actually send a message to Qin Wubai!