Flame Martial Grand General's Mansion.

The Flame Martial Grand General received a secret message from Divine Feather Grand General. He sat in the pavilion by the lake silently, only sighing after a long pause.

"What a Blade Demon, what a True Man Tianjian." The old man murmured, his heart shaken, not even noticing when the fishing rod dipped.

The world knows that the Flame Martial Grand General ranks second on the Celestial Being List, but they don't know he is also a blademan.

Only a few veterans in the military are aware of this. Back then, the Flame Martial Grand General wielded the Overlord Blade with such might on the battlefield that rivers of blood flowed.

Now, hearing the Blade Demon has stepped into the Blade Path Ultimate Realm, his heart instinctively stirred with battle intent, for he has also entered this realm. Looking across the world, it's likely only the Blade Demon can match him in a full battle.

As for the True Man Tianjian.

"I fear even I am not his opponent."

The Flame Martial Grand General sighed.

Perhaps only the mysterious Wind-listening Old Man can fight the True Man Tianjian.

He repeatedly looked over the secret message, pondering its detailed descriptions. Divine Feather Grand General had been thorough in his report, making him feel as though he was watching the scene personally.

When he saw that the Blade Demon attempted to forcibly break through the realm using the Blade Path Ultimate Realm, he shook his head without a trace of surprise.

The Flame Martial Grand General's expression was somewhat wistful.

"In the past, people like us stepping into Martial Saint was not a difficult task, but now..."

"The Blade Demon may have no hope of breaking through in this life, but as for this True Man Tianjian... I wonder if he could create a miracle. Perhaps... it's worth consulting the Ancestor."

His gaze grew solemn as he contemplated.

Finally, he made up his mind and headed in the direction of the Imperial Palace.

As he proceeded, everyone he met bowed in greeting, their expressions fearful, but the Flame Martial Grand General merely waved his hand dismissively and casually spoke to a Chief Eunuch:

"Tell His Majesty I'm going to the Royal Ancestral Hall."

In the eyes of millions, the Great Yan Emperor is an unparalleled existence, but only a few know that the Great Yan Emperor is merely an executor; it is the Martial Saint who is truly supreme, and within the Imperial Court, there are also a few who can speak on equal terms with the Great Yan Emperor.

The Flame Martial Grand General walked deeper into the palace.

He finally paused before a heavily guarded ancestral hall, where a squad of powerful Forbidden Guards stood watch, though in reality, they only served to prevent minor troubles—the true guardian forces were much stronger.

The arrival of the Flame Martial Grand General startled many Forbidden Guards.

But he merely waved his hand.

"I am here to seek an audience with the Ancestor." This remark was not directed at the guards but to several hidden figures.

He leisurely stepped forward, finally stopping at the entrance to the Forbidden Land.

He didn't speak, but knelt heavily, respectfully prostrating himself.

He knew that if the Ancestor wished to see him, he would naturally appear.

Time passed slowly.

The sun set and the moon rose, repeating in such a cycle.

After three days.

The Flame Martial Grand General rose with a bitter expression. He shook his head, wanting to say something, but swallowed it all in the end, and then left dejectedly.

Several hidden gazes also showed a mixture of emotions:

"Even with Li Yanwu's rapport with the Martial Saint, he can't meet him. The Martial Saint wouldn't..."

"Do not dare speculate about matters of the Martial Saint. Remember your duties!"

"It's not unheard of in the last two thousand years, it's just that this time the Martial Saint has been dormant a bit longer, no need to worry."

Despite these thoughts.

The crowd's hearts were still complicated.

In recent years, Great Yan has been beset by internal and external troubles, leading some to gradually develop anxiety.

...

As time passed.

The outcome of the battle between True Man Tianjian and the Blade Demon spread wider and wider, becoming known throughout the Great Yan Thirteen States. Many even began to doubt the credibility of the Celestial Being List.

Indeed, it seemed absurd. When the Celestial Being List was updated this time, True Man Tianjian was initially ranked thirty-sixth, but now, the third-ranked Blade Demon wasn't even his match, indicating a vast discrepancy between ranking strength and actual competence.

In response.

The Celestial Emperor's Mansion, which issues the Celestial Being List, felt equally aggrieved. Over the years, there had never been someone like True Man Tianjian, who possessed great strength yet chose not to reveal it, unveiling his prowess in a piecemeal fashion, like squeezing toothpaste.

Of course, they dared not harbor any resentment towards True Man Tianjian.

The Celestial Emperor's Mansion urgently updated the rankings, placing True Man Tianjian third and the Blade Demon fourth, with everyone else shifted back accordingly. Furthermore, since Heart Inquiry Sword died at the hands of Ning Qi, and Heart Blade Old Man was killed by the Blade Demon, Thunder Shock Blade Venerate was once again fortunate to make the list, ranking thirty-five, with another strong figure filling the thirty-sixth slot.

The entire world was in awe.

Just these two people had already turned the Celestial Being List upside down.

Notably, upon hearing the Blade Demon's defeat by True Man Tianjian, Luofu Sword Venerate turned ghostly pale, immediately declaring a century-long retreat. The earlier offense to the True Martial Sect seemed significant or insignificant, entirely depending on whether they took issue or not. He was so unnerved this time that he dared not even spectate, fearing that a disagreement might lead True Man Tianjian to strike him down with a sword.

Those aware of the situation couldn't help but smirk privately.

Besides the Great Yan Thirteen States.

Many forces outside of Great Yan also heard of the event, such as the Near-Sea Sect, Northern Barbarian, and Desert Ancient Race, all turning their gaze towards it. Because this time it's not just about the battle between the strong on the Celestial Being List; the secrets concerning the Martial Saint are also involved. The Blade Demon's failure to break the realm led many forces to discuss fervently, fearing the depths of this unfathomable True Man Tianjian.

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