Golden List Live: I Really Can't Hide Anymore!

Chapter 334: Everyone is Shocked!

When Ye Tian's ranking appeared, everyone had anticipated it, yet they were still deeply shocked when it actually came up—because he ranked fourth.

It must be understood that the strongest technique of the most powerful being in the Primordial World, Ancestor Hongjun, only ranked fifth. The fact that Ye Tian's technique surpassed Ancestor Hongjun's and ranked fourth was enough to show just how formidable Ye Tian's technique was.

This was the thought running through everyone's mind, but the one who found it hardest to accept was undoubtedly Ancestor Hongjun himself. Although he had already predicted that Ye Tian might rank above him, he never imagined the gap would feel so significant when compared.

Ye Tian was ranked fourth, while he was only ranked fifth. Above them were still three other techniques, making the disparity incredibly wide. In the previous two lists, Ye Tian had also been ranked higher than Ancestor Hongjun, but there had been plausible explanations for those cases.

On the Body List, Ancestor Hongjun's body was never his strong point; being ranked second had already been impressive for him. As for the Weapon List, it was mostly about luck. Ye Tian had somehow amassed a trove of Chaos Spirit Treasures that even Ancestor Hongjun had to acknowledge with admiration.

The previous two rankings had already given everyone insight into Ye Tian's power. But this time, the results defied explanation.

Ancestor Hongjun was acknowledged as the most powerful being in the Primordial World, and his techniques were comprehended only after merging with the Heavenly Dao. As long as he was within the Primordial World, there should be no being stronger than him.

This had always been his belief. However, when the rankings were revealed, he realized something was amiss. His strongest technique had only ranked fifth, while this mysterious Ye Tian had ranked above him, taking fourth place.

This ranking was particularly unique because it compared techniques and supernatural abilities. Naturally, some rewards distributed by the Golden List were not eligible for ranking.

Although Ye Tian had received many rewards from the rankings, none were techniques or supernatural abilities. Most of the rewards he had received directly enhanced his strength.

As for the treasures he obtained, he either handed them to his subordinates or left them in his treasury—they were of no use to him. Those items held no value to Ye Tian anymore.

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[Ancestor Hongjun]: "It's him again. What exactly is his power?"

Ancestor Hongjun's curiosity about Ye Tian had reached its peak. Despite his fusion with the Heavenly Dao, he could not uncover any information about Ye Tian, not even the slightest clue.

A powerhouse of such strength emerging in the Primordial World had already left Hongjun restless. The fact that he couldn't locate Ye Tian only made him more anxious.

It had been fifty years since the last ranking was revealed, yet he still had not found any trace of Ye Tian. This prolonged uncertainty made Ancestor Hongjun increasingly nervous.

Although he remained confident in his strength, Ye Tian's abilities as showcased in the rankings had already surpassed his. The specifics of Ye Tian's power remained unknown, but one thing was clear—Ye Tian's strength was undoubtedly on par with, if not greater than, that of an ordinary Heavenly Path Saint.

Even as one who had merged with the Heavenly Dao, Ancestor Hongjun couldn't shake off an ominous feeling.

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[Laozi]: "Ye Tian didn't appear in the earlier rankings, as expected—he appears later. His strength shows no signs of weakness. To rank fourth is truly terrifying, and Ancestor Hongjun is only ranked fifth!"

At the start of the rankings, Laozi had firmly believed that Ancestor Hongjun would surely claim first place this time.

But reality was far from what they imagined. In fact, it diverged significantly from expectations. Laozi's own ranking was far behind, and even Ancestor Hongjun's ranking was much lower than expected. His strongest technique only ranked fifth.

Meanwhile, Ye Tian had once again dominated the rankings, surpassing all the known powerhouses in the Primordial World. As for the top three rankings, they had yet to be revealed.

Although Laozi did not yet know, he had a strange premonition, much like the last ranking. Laozi wondered: Could the top three rankings have anything to do with Ye Tian as well?

This thought made him uneasy. He wouldn't normally entertain such an idea, but Ye Tian was far too extraordinary. Adding to the unease, Ye Tian had now claimed the fourth spot. This left Laozi with a persistent sense of foreboding.

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[Tongtian Jiaozhu]: "This guy is just too strong! But why does he never show himself? Could it be because he's always cultivating?"

The strength Ye Tian displayed was terrifying, almost beyond what could be achieved through cultivation alone. In Tongtian Jiaozhu's view, Ye Tian seemed to have been constantly cultivating and had never shown himself, which explained his unfathomable strength.

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[Zhunti]: "This is truly beyond our comprehension!"

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[Houtu]: "This ranking may shake the Primordial World to its core. The strongest Saint is only ranked fifth. The previous two rankings were already like this, and now this one is even more outrageous!"

Houtu was not a disciple of Ancestor Hongjun, and her sanctification had little to do with him. Among the Saints, she had the weakest relationship with Hongjun.

Naturally, Houtu did not know what Ancestor Hongjun's strongest technique was. But now, with Ye Tian emerging as a challenger, Houtu felt a sense of unease. Still, she firmly believed that Ancestor Hongjun would surely rank first on the Techniques Ranking.

As for the second and third spots, only then would she consider the possibility of Ye Tian appearing. But no matter what she thought, she could not imagine that the rankings had already stripped Ancestor Hongjun of all his dignity.

Ancestor Hongjun had no other techniques or supernatural abilities that could make the rankings. Even his less powerful techniques could not make it, let alone those ranked in the top four.

This realization wasn't limited to the Saints. Even the Quasi-Saints and those of other realms were shocked. No one had expected Ye Tian to surpass Ancestor Hongjun once again on the Techniques and Supernatural Abilities Ranking.

Once or twice might be explainable, but this was the third time. Ancestor Hongjun, the strongest being in the Primordial World, had been repeatedly bested, leaving everyone in utter disbelief.

However, the astonishment of others meant nothing to Ye Tian. After all, he had witnessed such reactions twice before on the rankings, so it no longer surprised him.

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Ye Tian had never practiced Great Dao Swordsmanship before because it wasn't part of his earlier cultivation.

The Great Dao Swordsmanship was a sword technique Ye Tian had recently created.

Pouring his heart and soul into its creation, Ye Tian had combined the strengths of the Primordial World to develop it. This swordsmanship was incredibly domineering—when cultivated to its peak, it could sever even the Great Dao itself.