Prologue
12: Changbai Mountain (Ye Xin, grandson of Ye Changbai)
31: Wu Tong, the chief of the Six Doors.
The Demon Sect cannot merely be regarded as a martial arts faction, for in addition to having numerous skilled practitioners like other sects, it also possesses its own military forces. Overall, it resembles a small empire. The Demon Sect is rooted in the mountains of the southwest, with its followers numbering no less than one hundred thousand across the world, making it a significant force in the historical struggle for dominance. However, due to its bizarre methods and ruthless tactics, it has long been viewed as a public enemy by the righteous sects. Particularly in the past forty years, under the leadership of the current foremost expert, Ling Tian, it has joined forces with other evil factions to independently resist the entire righteous path, demonstrating its considerable strength.
Sixteen: Arrange the assistance of Fang Daxin
Eighth: Dai Rao (Heir of the Cangzhou Wujimen)
The second: Zhexian Lin Xiruo, the most outstanding disciple of Xiaojing Lake
18: The Cangjian of the Wuwei Sword Sect
Seventeen: The Cangyu of the Wuwei Sword Sect
The Tianyuan Continent is vast and rich in resources, with a large population. The Central Plains are the most fertile land, home to the Han people, a major ethnic group, and a center of cultural prosperity. Over the millennia, countless generations of skilled artisans have utilized their intelligence and creativity to make it even more prosperous and beautiful.
6: Zhao Bichan of the Wuwei Sword Sect
No. 10: Mu Jinhua (Ice Palace, twenty years old, natural wife)
Seventh: The dragon dances gracefully over the Little Mirror Lake
20: Zhanghua Temple Hongyi (Branch next to Bodhi Temple)
However, as power increased, people's material desires began to run rampant. Twenty-five years ago, an unprecedented rebellion swept across the entire Tianyuan Continent. The then Emperor Lin Qingyue was killed by rebels, and his only son, Crown Prince Lin Jinqing, escaped the palace under the protection of his guards, thereafter disappearing without a trace.
The Martial Arts Ranking List is a ranking of martial artists evaluated by the renowned figure Bai Xiaosheng, consisting of three volumes. The first volume is called the Dragon List, which ranks the martial arts experts across the entire Jianghu and even the world. The second is the Hidden Dragon List, featuring young martial artists from Jianghu, serving as a potential ranking. As for the third, it is unrelated to martial arts and is based on appearance, known as the Beauty List, ranking the beauty of women in Jianghu.
Rebellions are breaking out in the border regions, and there are constant concerns within the national borders. Firstly, treacherous officials in the court are in power, favoring their own relatives and friends, selling positions and titles for personal gain, and accepting bribes. Corruption among foreign officials has become deeply entrenched, while extravagance is rampant. This has led to the deterioration of the court's integrity and the corruption of the officialdom, resulting in neglect of governance. The Yellow River frequently breaches its banks, causing disasters for the people, yet no one pays attention. The northwest has suffered from years of severe drought, leaving the populace without food, and there is no relief provided.
Third: True Heart (Dragon List Thirty-Three)
In the early days of the founding of this dynasty, several emperors, in order to eliminate future threats, launched multiple northern expeditions and western campaigns. They ultimately conquered the northern deserts and established the Liaobei Governor's Office and the Fuyuan General's Office on the northeastern and northwestern shores of Lake Vasa, respectively, deploying nearly 400,000 troops to guard against the nomadic tribes of the northern deserts day and night. Over the course of more than a hundred years, this led to a period of relative peace.
Second: Lin Xiruo (Ranked twenty-ninth on the Dragon List, second on the Stunning List)
In the present day, the tens of thousands of Yi ethnic people in the southern frontier are living in dire conditions, nearly to the point of being unable to cover their bodies or fill their stomachs. Their days can only be endured one by one, and there is widespread discontent among the populace, with grievances rising. A large-scale rebellion is brewing, and the situation is extremely tense, on the verge of eruption
Fourth: Zhao Bichan of the Wuwei Sword Sect
No. 10: The Dragon Flies Over the Little Mirror Lake
First: The leader of the Demon Sect, Ling Tian
Third: Xiao Jing Lake, Chen Qinghan
Initially, Bai Xiaosheng only withdrew a ranking from the Dragon List, which included 36 individuals. However, Bai Xiaosheng was merely a person, not a deity. Although he had encountered numerous martial arts masters, it was impossible for him to have not overlooked some by that time. Therefore, at the outset of the ranking, Bai Xiaosheng announced to the martial world that this ranking was merely a product of his game and did not possess absolute authority
However, after the release of this ranking, it caused a stir in the community, with many figures resorting to violence in order to secure a place on the list. Those who made it onto the rankings would also engage in fierce competition against each other. As a result, Baixiaosheng decided to abandon the ranking list for many years, yet the people of the community did not cease their conflicts.
Second: The Lord of the Ice Palace, Xiao Donglai
In addition, there are many other martial arts sects that cannot be overlooked, such as Donghai Golden Tortoise Island, Golden Blade Sect, Yanshan Sword Sect, and Chunshui Sword Sect, all of which are the backbone of the righteous path in the martial world
The Beauty List: 10 young women aged between 14 and 20 years old
13: Feng Jun of the Yanshan Sword Sect
11: The young master of the Luojia family, Luo Mingxin, from the Qilian Mountains
Initially, the small feudal states of the European continent collectively rebelled. Under the courageous leadership of General Carter, the coalition forces defeated the Jin troops in a series of setbacks, ultimately forcing them to retreat to the east of Lake Kashgar and to defend their homeland. Meanwhile, the eastern island nations also declared their independence, asserting that they were no longer under the rule of the Jin dynasty.
Due to the predominantly nomadic nature of the local residents, who are inherently fierce and warlike, coupled with the harsh environment that renders the populace relatively impoverished, the grasslands have historically been a breeding ground for heroes over the millennia. Several powerful Han states have emerged in succession. Four hundred years ago, the illustrious Khagan Bodu unified the northern deserts and personally led an army of 200,000 iron cavalry across the Wase River, trampling the Central Plains.
Twenty-two: The Lone Thief: Yue Qingfeng
In response to this, Bai Xiaosheng was left with no choice but to not only reestablish the Dragon Ranking but also to successively withdraw from the Hidden Dragon Ranking and the Beauty Ranking. Furthermore, he formulated a series of ranking procedures. Aside from the initial rankings, which were based on his own evaluations and were somewhat unexpected, the subsequent ranking orders would be updated at any time.
Thirty-six: Ye Zhiqiu, known as One Leaf Knows Autumn, is skilled in using willow leaf flying daggers
26: Murong Lian (the foremost expert of the younger generation, ranked first on the Hidden Dragon List)
In this context, various martial arts sects have proliferated like bamboo shoots after a rain, with no fewer than a hundred sects of all sizes across the land. Among the most renowned are the two major sects with a legacy dating back several years: one is the Bodhi Temple, known as the orthodox sect of Buddhism, and the other is the Wuwei Sword Sect, a sacred place of Taoism. Additionally, there is the highly esteemed Xiaojing Lake lineage, where all disciples are female, yet their martial arts skills are so exceptional that even the Bodhi Temple and Wuwei Sword Sect can only look up to them.
The rebels supported Lin Qingfeng, a distant relative of the Lin family, to ascend the throne as emperor. However, real power is firmly in the hands of the rebel leaders, primarily Grand Tutor Zeng Jing and General Wang Bodang. Due to the dilution of bloodlines, the current royal family is unable to replicate the former grandeur of the Dragon God Technique. Additionally, with the government in disarray and treacherous officials in power, the present world is far from the prosperous era of the past.
It was not until this moment that the officials in the court suddenly realized the tense situation and began to mobilize troops extensively to cope with the potential turmoil in the court. At this time, the righteous sects of the martial world, led by the Bodhi Temple and the Wuwei Sword Sect, also took action, resulting in several battles between the righteous and the evil sects led by a demonic cult. After several large-scale confrontations, both the righteous and demonic factions suffered heavy casualties, particularly the demonic cult, which lost many of its main battle generals and temporarily lost the strength to dominate the world, forcing them to retreat to their stronghold. Only then did the situation ease slightly, sparing the common people from the suffering of turmoil.
The picturesque forests of the southwestern mountains are home to numerous ethnic minorities, among which the Miao, Zhuang, and Baiyi are the most populous. The Baiyi people, viewed by the Han as simple and hospitable, are the true masters of the vast mountains in the southern frontier, and they are particularly skilled in the use of poison, with the Miao's Gu poison renowned worldwide. Hidden within the beautiful mountains are swamps and marshes filled with toxic miasma, as well as primitive poisonous insects and fierce beasts, all of which provide excellent raw materials for various sects skilled in the use of poison.
Fifth: Shui Qianrou of the Yanshan Sword Sect (daughter of the sect leader Shui Jingbo)
First: Murong Lian (Ranked twenty-sixth on the Dragon List)
32: General Peng Tianshou (the foremost expert in the military, Commander of the Imperial Guard)
25: The abbot of the Golden Summit Temple on Putuo Mountain is single-minded.
Wherever there are people, there exists a world of martial arts; and where there is a world of martial arts, disputes are inevitable. Over the course of a thousand years, countless heroes have emerged on the Tianyuan Continent. From the initial era of competing states and the flourishing of various schools of thought, through endless wars, the common people in chaotic times often have to learn some martial skills to ensure the safety of their families.
27: Lu Pingsheng (a wandering hero in the martial world, secretly in love with Chen Qinghan)
The Bright Dynasty possesses immense strength and vast territory, its influence not only covering the entire Tianyuan Continent but also extending across the Western Regions, occupying a significant portion of the Europa Continent. Since then, the world has been unified, and the people live in peace and contentment, enjoying a prosperous life. The Bright Dynasty has also become the largest dynasty in terms of territory and population in the history of the Tianyuan Continent, with Lin He * Tu * Shu Guangming being regarded as the first wise ruler, aside from the pioneering Emperor who established the historical precedent.
15: Chief Commander of the Jinyiwei, Teng Tianhao
Sixth: The Wuwei Sword Sect, Cang Song
Third: Spring | Water Sword Sect Yang Xinyu
No. 10: The Hidden Hero of the Jianghu, the Purple-bearded Guest (In the Jianghu, he is only known to have a light purple long beard, and his specific name is unknown)
The northwest region features a complex topography, including the fertile Loess Plateau, vast Gobi deserts, and picturesque grasslands. With its strong winds, scarce arable land, and robust local customs, it serves as a paradise for nomadic peoples, while also being renowned as a powder keg on the entire Tianyuan continent
In addition to these righteous sects, there are also some evil factions that are regarded as mortal enemies by the righteous forces of the martial world, and they too are significant powers that cannot be overlooked. Among them, the most famous are the Demon Cult and the Black Water Sect of the Northern Demon Palace, which is rooted in the vast grasslands.
The prolonged years of warfare have rendered the lives of the common people difficult, until approximately one hundred seventy years ago, when the extraordinary Lin Yuechao emerged, relying on the family legacy of the Stunning Dragon Divine Skill to sweep across the world. Ultimately, he established the formidable Jin Dynasty. Through the joint efforts of him and his descendants, particularly his great-grandson Lin Guangming, who ascended the throne, the dynasty witnessed remarkable talent. Although his martial prowess was far inferior to that of his ancestors, his demeanor was exceptional, and he vowed to create an everlasting era of prosperity in the Tianyuan.
Ninth: Li Qing Giant Whale Gang
Ninth: The Ice Palace segment is natural (It is said that there are other young masters in the faction who are not inferior to Murong Lian, but no one has ever seen them, not even Bai Xiaosheng is aware of this)
However, the long-term decline of the entire Jin Dynasty, which had already reached a critical state, could not be salvaged by mere superficial embellishments. Our story unfolds against this seemingly tranquil yet tumultuous backdrop, where a poor and unscrupulous youth, by a "chance" opportunity, catches the attention of several seasoned elders in the gaming world, who take him as their disciple. Thus begins his journey to dominate the martial arts world, ultimately sweeping across the entire Tianyuan Continent in an extraordinary adventure.
Over a hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye. For reasons unknown, although the Lin clan is immensely powerful, it has very few descendants, with only a handful in each generation. This is unprecedented among the royal families throughout history. However, perhaps due to the nature of their bloodline, the descendants of this clan, regardless of gender, are all born martial prodigies, with nearly every royal heir being an unparalleled master.
14: The Xuanyin of Bodhi Temple
Twenty-one: The Twin Heroes of the Northern Desert (The two brothers have always worked together)
Twelfth: Murong Family, Murong Jin
Qianlong List: 18 individuals (masters under the age of 28)
Seventh: Young Master Li Jing of Jin'ao Island in the East China Sea
At the same time, this faction is quite low-key, often introducing itself to the various sects in the martial world, yet it does not completely withdraw from society. Whenever there is great chaos in the world or a change of dynasty, their presence can always be felt, making them a secretive sect within the martial world
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Although later driven out of the country by the powerful armies of the Han people, and despite the unfortunate death of Kublai Khan during the war, the terrifying power of the northern cavalry still instilled a deep sense of fear in the authorities across the Central Plains. Since then, rulers of successive dynasties have dared not underestimate these nomadic tribes, always stationing heavy troops along the banks of the Wase River.
First: The Ice Palace Princess of the Northern Lands, Xiao Qianxue (no one has seen her, but Bai Xiaosheng, who met the fourteen-year-old girl only once two years ago, was immediately astonished and insisted on placing her first)
34: Spring | Master Li Xinjie of the Water Sword Sect
In the early days, the court implemented some beneficial policies through capable officials, allowing the common people to live and work in peace. However, in recent years, as the court has become increasingly corrupt, coupled with the vast and unrestrained nature of this region, the Governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, Li Jingtong, has turned into a local tyrant in the southern territories. In pursuit of pleasure, he has imposed heavy taxes and levies on the people under his rule, with the burdensome taxes and miscellaneous fees continually increasing. The Han aristocracy runs rampant here, and some even resort to forcibly seizing local women for their own amusement, leaving the indigenous people in dire straits.
Moreover, this individual has significantly altered the low-key approach traditionally adopted by their predecessors. Since assuming the position of the palace master, they have frequently appeared in the eyes of the martial world, not only participating in various conflicts but also unifying the northern martial arts of the desert through absolute strength. They are the undisputed ruler north of Lake Vasse and represent a formidable force in the continent's martial arts community. Furthermore, there are intricate connections between them and the demonic sect, which has led the righteous martial world to regard them as a grave concern.
30: The leader of the Giant Whale Gang, Zheng Haonan
Overview of the Historical Context
Unlike the Demon Sect, the Ice Palace rarely engages in the conflicts of the martial world, appearing even more mysterious and unpredictable. Historically, it has had little interaction with the martial arts community of the Central Plains, yet the few times it has ventured into the region have caused significant upheaval throughout the entire martial world. However, the current palace master, Xiao Donglai, is an exceptional master, ranked second in the world, just below the leader of the Demon Sect, Ling Tian.
Twenty-nine: The Exiled Immortal Lin Xiruo
Eighth: The leader of the Demon Sect's Flying Eagle Hall, the young master Ling Boping
24: Chief of the Imperial Guard, Gao Shengda
He reigned for over forty years and led his armies in numerous campaigns, resulting in the rise and fall of various regions and the tribute of eight nations, establishing a prosperous dynasty known as the Glorious Dynasty
If someone defeats the expert ranked thirty on the Dragon List, they will automatically take the thirty position, causing all other experts to drop one rank, with the last-ranked expert being removed from the list. In the event that an expert on the list passes away, the subsequent experts will temporarily fill the last vacant position until a new individual enters the list.
14: The inherent nature of Bodhi Temple
23: Zhao Changping, Deputy Leader of the Golden Blade Gate
19: Murong Family, Murong Ping (younger brother of Murong Jin)
Fifth: The angler of Changbai, Ye Changbai
18: Yang Mingzhe, the son of General Yang Tiexin, a prominent figure in the army, serves as a guerrilla general.
Fourth: Ye Xiaoyu (Dragon https://www.hetushu.com.com Ranking Thirty-Five)
Thirty-three: The original intention of the Bodhi Temple
Martial Arts Ranking
Seventeen: The Ranger Xue Minghao
11: Master Li Tianxiong of Golden Turtle Island in the East China Sea
Thirteen: The Guardian of the Demon Sect, Dragon King Lei Zhan
The ranking list of the martial arts world has a history of several hundred years since its inception. Although the managers of the Dragon List throughout the ages have continued to bear the title of Baixiaosheng, they are not the original person. It should be said that Baixiaosheng is a collective term for the inheritors of a certain lineage. Each generation has one or even several dozen individuals, who are rarely known to the people of the martial arts world but are extremely familiar with them. They are indeed remarkable individuals.
Ninth: The Master of the Golden Blade Gate, Xu Yanhai
16: Leader of the gang, Liu Tianming
The Dragon Ranking: The 36 individuals listed are the highest martial artists in the world today
The military commanders stationed at various border regions, however, were killed during the recruitment and expansion of forces. The martial arts sects also took advantage of the chaos, and for a time, the entire Central Plains was engulfed in flames of war, returning to the era of feudal lords and territorial division.
15: The first person of the young faction in the military, Tang Tenghai (age 27, about to exit the Qianlong List, General of the Garrison in Liangzhou)
Thirty-five: Ye Xiaoyu of the Wuwei Sword Sect
In the past two decades, the Yizu people in southern Xinjiang have repeatedly revolted; however, due to their small numbers and the limited connections between various ethnic groups, coupled with the presence of tens of thousands of Han troops under Li Jingtong's command, each uprising has been suppressed with an iron fist. Moreover, with each suppression, the lives of the common people have become increasingly difficult. According to the governor's office, the expenses for the war must be borne by them.
Introduction to the Geographical Environment
The forces of the Southwest Demon Sect have seized this opportunity to once again raise the banner of supremacy, actively recruiting soldiers in an attempt to make their mark. The nomadic tribes of the northern regions are also secretly amassing strength with the intention of advancing south into the Central Plains. In this tense atmosphere, the entire Tianyuan Continent resembles a massive powder keg that could explode at any moment
Fifth: Xu Dong, the young master of the Golden Blade Sect.
The eastern and southern parts of the mainland are vast oceans, within which there are numerous islands, some of which are home to countries. Although these island nations are situated in the sea and have barren land, they have, through years of exploration, developed their resources in a reasonable manner. They are important sources of natural pearls, corals, and other craft materials. Additionally, the Nanyang merchant fleet is renowned worldwide as a pioneer in maritime trade. These island nations, despite their remote locations and poor land, have successfully developed their resources over the years, becoming significant suppliers of natural pearls, corals, and other craft materials, while the Nanyang merchant fleet remains a celebrated pioneer in maritime trade.
However, due to their small population and backward productivity, they have lived in isolation in the southern region for generations, with little contact with the outside world. Several hundred years ago, the Han emperor established the Southern Protectorate here to specifically manage and govern the local ethnic minorities. After the founding of this dynasty, the Southern Protectorate was renamed the Governor-General's Office of Yunnan and Guizhou, with a governor holding a position generally ranked as the second grade, occasionally promoted to the first grade, serving on behalf of the emperor to oversee and handle all affairs in the southern border.
The seventh and eighth: Miao Long and Sword God Xuan Tian are said to be from different ethnic groups, rarely moving about in the martial world, and very few have seen them. However, the Jianghu Baixiaosheng has ranked them in the seventh and eighth positions.
Fourth: Abbot Xuanci of Bodhi Temple
Twenty-eight: Cheng Wanli (Master Lin Tong), the foremost expert among the lay practitioners of the Bodhi Temple