Chapter 746: Chapter 746

The Humanity Sanctum hadn't always produced someone capable of dominating an entire era. But in this era, whenever certain words were mentioned, everyone would instinctively think of one name—Luo Shenxi.

Ever since she claimed the top spot on the World Glory List nine thousand years ago, her position had remained unshaken. Now, standing at the peak of that list, its rankings and rules no longer held any real meaning for her. The only thing that could still reflect her growth was the Black List compiled by the various races.

When she first reached number one on the World Glory List, her bounty on the Black List placed her at rank fifty.

Over the past nine millennia, the second-ranked individual on the World Glory List had fluctuated between ranks fifty and seventy on the Black List. Luo Shenxi, however, continued to rise. She climbed from fiftieth to fortieth, then to thirtieth, twentieth, until the latest update, where she snatched thirteenth place.

Throughout the Humanity Sanctum's dozen or so eras, no one had ever matched such an achievement.

The only reason she still held the top spot on the World Glory List was that she had already reached its ceiling. But everything recorded on the Black List made it clear that she had long since left everyone else behind.

For the past thousand years, people had spoken of the five great titans among the younger generation of the Humanity Sanctum. But this title didn't do her reputation justice. A more accurate way to say it would be "Luo Shenxi and the other four."

That alone spoke volumes about the reverence the Humanity Sanctum held for her.

It was said that even several thousand years ago, a Sacred Monarch had personally approached her, seeking to take her as a disciple. One of the Heavenly Emperors had even hinted at bringing her into his lineage.

But Luo Shenxi remained unmoved. With unshakable focus, she continued to cultivate and grow.

There had only ever been one goal in her mind when it came to choosing a master—the Supreme!

She wanted to catch a Supreme's eye and become their personal disciple! Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NoveIＦire.net

For that goal, Luo Shenxi poured herself into cultivation, paying little attention to the world around her.

Even major events like the latest Black List update only reached her ears when a close friend came to visit.

"Li Pin... I've heard that name before," Luo Shenxi said. "They say the Highlord of the Black Abyss once considered taking him as a disciple. But in the end, due to his lack of talent and missed opportunities, he lost that chance."

She cast a glance at the graceful girl beside her, whose beauty seemed as clear and radiant as crystal. "If I recall correctly, he only reached the sixty-sixth step on the Supreme Ladder. Sixty-six steps, and he thought he was worthy of becoming the Highlord's disciple? That's nothing short of an embarrassment to the Highlord's name."

The girl gave a helpless sigh. "Shenxi, I know you spend almost all your time cultivating, but... don't you think you're a bit too ignorant about the outside world? Sure, he only made it to the sixty-sixth step, but... do you even know where he ranks on the Black List? I mean the one compiled by the Divine Race—our greatest enemy."

"Ignorant? And why shouldn't I be?" Luo Shenxi replied calmly. "All things in this world follow the flow of heaven and earth. To me, they're nothing more than passing clouds. Why waste time and energy on them? Even if the heavens collapse and the sun and moon wither, my will must remain unmoved. Only with that kind of resolve can I ascend, step by step, to the peak of the mortal world—and reach the edge of the cosmos."

She paused for a moment, then added, "Only two people are qualified to guide me there—the Supreme and the Highlord. The Humanity Sanctum has no such figures. If it weren't under the jurisdiction of Sacred Flame Hall, I would have left long ago. So why should I care about its affairs?"

The girl didn't know how to respond. After a moment, she simply said, "I see...."

After all, Luo Shenxi's standing within the Humanity Sanctum was already untouchable. Among the circles of the major figures, there were only two classifications for supreme prodigy within the Humanity Sanctum: Luo Shenxi, and everyone else.

"If I am to remember his name at all, Li Pin should thank his brief association with the great Highlord for that. Otherwise, who would even know some fame-chasing nobody like him?" Luo Shenxi said nonchalantly.

The girl was aware that Luo Shenxi had a bias against Li Pin, and it was easy to guess why that was.

As a devout worshipper of the Supreme and the Highlord, her reverence for them ran deep. Anyone beneath their level, even Sacred Monarchs or Heavenly Emperors, wasn't worthy of her attention.

Li Pin had once been personally acknowledged by the Highlord, a moment that launched him into the spotlight. But in Luo Shenxi's eyes, only making it to the sixty-sixth step of the Supreme Ladder was nothing short of disgraceful. It indirectly lowered the Highlord's stature.

Someone like that wasn't even worthy of being chosen in the first place.

Still, Luo Shenxi had her pride. She had never regarded anyone in the Humanity Sanctum as a rival. So, despite what she felt, she wouldn't waste her time confronting or criticizing him.

She chose to ignore him, erasing him completely from her mind as someone unworthy of even a fleeting thought.

The girl stayed silent for a moment before speaking again, "This time, you have gone up a rank. You're now thirteenth on the Black List."

Luo Shenxi raised her brows slightly, "As you move higher in the rankings, it becomes increasingly difficult to rise. With the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War approaching, many hidden talents will begin to emerge and compete for a spot on the list. I'm satisfied with just one rank improvement at this stage."

She smiled and nodded to herself.

The girl added, "Li Pin is ranked ninth on the Black List."

Luo Shenxi's smile instantly froze. She stood rooted in place, as though she had been struck by a petrifying spell.

It took her several breaths to finally break free from her stupor. With some effort, she slowly turned her head to look at the girl and repeated, "Number nine... on the Black List?"

The girl affirmed with a firm nod. "Number nine on the Black List!"

Luo Shenxi said, "He wasn't even on the list before and now he's jumped straight to number nine?!"

The girl didn't respond this time. She simply projected two ranking lists into the air.

Void Clan Black List — Rank 49

Divine Race Black List — Rank 9

But Luo Shenxi didn't study them in detail. After just a glance, she activated her bracelet and connected it to the AI system.

Clearly, she had only ever trusted one thing—herself.

Yet very quickly... when that cold, ironclad truth appeared before her eyes, no matter how much she resisted, she couldn't deny it any longer.

Li Pin had surpassed her in the Divine Race's assessment, being ranked ninth on the Black List!

Part of it came from the honor of being recognized by a Sovereign Race. But more importantly, it meant attracting the attention of the Supremes and Highlords.

Beings like them wouldn't normally spare a glance at lifeforms below the Cosmic Radiance level. In other words, unless one had stepped into the Cosmic Radiance Realm, there was almost no chance of entering their field of vision.

The Black List was the only exception. Specifically, the top ten on the list.

Every time the rankings were released, the Supremes and Highlords paid close attention to those in the top ten. Making it into the top ten was practically the same as being noticed by the Supremes and Highlords.

From that point on, as long as one performed well, and if a Supreme or Highlord happened to be seeking a disciple, this would be their only real chance to become an apprentice.

Throughout history, many who ranked in the top ten of the Black List had successfully become disciples of such powerful beings.

This was the true reason why the Humanity Sanctum, and similar institutions, fought so fiercely to get their people as high as possible on the Black List.

"How... how could this be...? Wasn't it just a fluke that Li Pin passed the great Black Abyss Highlord's test and got summoned by him? His talent and potential shouldn't even come close to qualifying him as a disciple of a Supreme or Highlord. So why... why would the Divine Race rank him ninth?"

Although she didn't realize it, Luo Shenxi's voice was trembling slightly.

The top ten on the Black List aren't just ordinary talents—these are people whose potential could justify the sacrifice of a Cosmic Tyrant to bring them down!

Their potential has to reach the level of a Sacred Monarch at the very least....

Even within top-tier factions, a Sacred Monarch stood at the absolute peak. Each one had the qualifications to establish a continent of their own and defend a domain on behalf of the Human Race.

Most importantly, compared to Cosmic Tyrants—whose strength was mainly in brute force—Sacred Monarchs, who mastered spatial power, had their combat deployment and survival capabilities elevated to an entirely different level.

If a Tyrant's power was a 10 in attack and 1 in speed, then a Sacred Monarch scored a perfect 10 in both.

Outside of fixed defensive or siege warfare, a single Sacred Monarch could easily tear through a dozen, or even dozens, of Tyrants one by one.

The girl explained calmly, "We still don't know the full details. Many departments within the Human Race are researching this. The Vice Hall Masters were urgently summoned for a meeting. The news has already caused a huge uproar among the Astral Gods. It won't be long before the Humanity Sanctum, the Sacred Flame Hall, and other Human Race factions know about this."

"The other factions will know too..." Luo Shenxi repeated, an inexplicable surge of jealousy rising in her chest.

Being ninth on the Black List meant exposure at the Supreme and Highlord level. Especially since Li Pin had just recently been singled out by the Black Abyss Highlord. The overlap of these two high-profile events created a compounding effect—far greater than the sum of the parts.

If this continued, he really might catch the attention of a Supreme or Highlord again and win the very opportunity she had long dreamed of: to become a disciple of one.

With that thought, despite Luo Shenxi's utmost effort to calm herself down, the rising discomfort in her chest only grew stronger, pressing down on her heart and leaving her breathless.

She murmured, "Li Pin... wasn't he just..."

But after a moment, she realized that saying anything more was pointless. The facts were right in front of her. Whether she liked it or not, she had to accept them.

She took a deep breath and turned to the girl. "Yu Die, from now on, report any news about Li Pin to me immediately."

"Looks like you're finally acknowledging him as your rival, huh?" Yu Die looked at the now-serious Luo Shenxi and nodded with a hint of anticipation. "Alright, I will."

"Li Pin," Luo Shenxi repeated the name softly.

A moment later, a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips. "You've succeeded... in catching my attention."