Chapter 1141: Chapter 760: The Mighty Ge Hengzi
Any top of the Earth Ranking is a child of heaven; normally, before leaving the rankings, they are able to step onto the Heavenly Ranking.
Ge Hengzi is one of the few who became first in the Earth Ranking but never made it to the Heavenly Ranking.
He was like a fallen genius, almost forgotten by everyone; only his identity as a Dao Envoy kept people remembering him.
Now, he appears once again, returning to the Heaven and Earth Ranking!
"Ge Hengzi has actually replaced Shou Qiaoba at the 41st position! How did he become so powerful?"
"Incredible! Is this the Earth Ranking first from a thousand years ago? After a millennium of cultivation, he’s finally stepped onto the Heavenly Ranking!"
Anyone can challenge the Heaven and Earth Ranking, as long as their age fits, this includes elders of the Dao Palace.
Actually, everyone knows Ge Hengzi is formidable, after all, he’s in the Inquiring Dao phase, stronger than the majority present; however, their impression of him was limited to the top of the Earth Ranking, never comparable to the Heavenly Ranking.
Therefore, when Ge Hengzi crushed Shou Qiaoba, who was in the mid-Inquiring Dao phase, seizing the Dao Palace rank from him, it was quite surprising!
"How did Ge Hengzi become this strong?"
Shou Qiaoba crawled awkwardly from the void, looking at Ge Hengzi with a mix of shock and anger.
He and Ge Hengzi were from the same era; initially, he couldn’t defeat Ge Hengzi, but after Ge Hengzi was injured and left the ranking, his own power advanced quickly over the millennium, leaving Ge Hengzi far behind.
All this time, he never regarded Ge Hengzi, as the latter’s strength was not fit to compare with his.
But he hadn’t expected that upon meeting again today, Ge Hengzi would slap and seize his Dao Palace rank.
This happened despite the rapid growth in Shou Qiaoba’s power!
This made Shou Qiaoba extremely resentful!
Ge Hengzi remained cold and solemn, scrutinizing Shou Qiaoba, appearing neither sad nor happy, without any excitement from defeating Shou Qiaoba.
Because he hadn’t even exerted his full strength!
"I don’t care what grievances you have; you are not permitted to act near Sheyin City! Otherwise, if innocents are harmed, you will bear the responsibility! If you want to settle your grievances, either wait for the celestial contest in the Heaven and Earth Ranking, or go a thousand miles into the void!"
Ge Hengzi’s voice was majestic and solemn; even though he has stepped onto the Heavenly Ranking, he still represents the stance of the Dao Palace, appearing here to maintain order!
Because too many outsiders are near Sheyin City; if these Heaven and Earth Ranking experts act recklessly, not only would chaos ensue, but those weak in power would be implicated, which would ruin the Dao Palace’s reputation, thus no private fights are allowed outside Sheyin City.
Shou Qiaoba looked at Ge Hengzi reluctantly, but dared not say anything further; he had been carried away by his comprehension of the Dao Stone and growth in power, neglecting the rules of Sheyin City.
Currently, Ge Hengzi stood on justified ground, with inexplicably higher strength than his; Shou Qiaoba, as unwilling as he was, could only swallow this resentment.
The only consolation is, Shou Qiaoba has not dropped from the ranking; at least he defeated Mo Qiuze, whose Dao Palace rank had just vanished, only for Mo Qiuze’s mark to land on him, leaving him still as the 49th on the Heavenly Ranking.
While Mo Qiuze faced misfortune, not only heavily injured but also inexplicably plummeting from the Heavenly Ranking.
Ge Hengzi standing in mid-air symbolizes the authority of the Dao Palace, preventing both the Beast Dao Race and Demon Dao Race from speaking further.
"Honorable Dao Envoy, forgive me, it was my fault."
Shou Qiaoba was sensible enough, immediately bowing and apologizing to Ge Hengzi.
Mo Qiuze was equally unwilling, but facing Ge Hengzi’s formidable presence, he had to bow: "Honorable Dao Envoy, forgive me!"
"You two violated the rules, as punishment you must follow me to deal with the formation on distant void platforms, there’s a shortage of manpower there. You will make amends, follow me!"
Ge Hengzi snorted without objection, turning and flying into the distance.
Shou Qiaoba and Mo Qiuze exchanged a glance, both somewhat crestfallen, able only to follow suit.
Many people looked at Ge Hengzi’s departing figure with reverence; their impression of him has totally changed; Ge Hengzi is now a genius of the Heaven and Earth Ranking, enough to be admired!
After Ge Hengzi departed, the crowd erupted into intense discussion.
"It seems Ge Hengzi may have comprehended the Dao Stone as well!"
"Indeed! There’s no other explanation!"
Mo Qiuze, having comprehended the Dao Stone of the City of No Pretense, dared to ignore Shou Qiaoba.
Unexpectedly, Shou Qiaoba had also comprehended a Dao Stone, rapidly advancing in strength, striking away Mo Qiuze with a single hit!
However, like a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, Ge Hengzi suddenly strikes Shou Qiaoba!
Everyone is speculating that Ge Hengzi might also have strengthened through comprehension of a Dao Stone!
So it seems many geniuses of the Heaven and Earth Ranking have comprehended the Dao intentions on the Dao Stone.
This Dao Stone of the City of No Pretense has unexpectedly elevated the overall strength of all the geniuses on the Heaven and Earth Ranking!
This year’s celestial contest in the Heaven and Earth Ranking seems more intriguing.
Not started yet, it has already brought such surprises to everyone; what kind of performance will the other geniuses exhibit?
Everyone is eagerly waiting.
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Ge Hengzi left the center of turmoil, heading towards the void a thousand miles away.
The celestial contest in the Heaven and Earth Ranking, although held in Sheyin City, indeed the battle locations are in the void tens of thousands of miles away, merely projected back here through formations, which require manpower to reinforce.