In this world, there are three rankings.
The first is the Heavenly Pride Ranking for those under thirty years old. The second is the God of War Ranking, exclusive to the military. Then there is a ranking widely recognized as god-like, the Investiture of the Gods!
Only after entering the martial path does one realize that this ranking truly exists, not merely fabricated by television or ancient books.
The weight of this ranking is exceptionally high. Those who appear on it are all beings who are neither entirely human nor entirely god, referred to as half-human, half-god!
The lowest cultivation realm on the Investiture of the Gods is the Myriad Dragon Elephant.
The Myriad Dragon Elephant realm and those below it are worlds apart. The Myriad Dragon Elephant and higher realms are divided into three grades: superior, middle, and inferior, thus having the opportunity to ascend to the Investiture of the Gods.
Yuan Gang still remembers the first year he followed the boss. With one hand, he swept through the Investiture of the Gods, silencing everyone on the list in the entire capital, and firmly holding the top position.
Consequently, the military ranking also became the leader!
Holding the top spot in both major rankings!
The Investiture of the Gods has ten positions, ten seats. As long as he stood in front, even the remaining nine great figures had to yield.
His title was forged purely through his fists!
"Once the location for the martial arts marriage selection was finalized, the Murong Royal Family began construction. Perhaps fearing disturbances, they also made other arrangements beneath the arena. What is most talked about now is Ye Xingchen personally guarding one of the arenas. This Crown Prince of the Ye family personally participating to support Ye Wu has caused quite a stir.
Yesterday evening, when we were removing the plaque at the Song family, someone was watching from the shadows. Investigations revealed it to be one of the heirs from the Yan Clan of the Jiangnan Royal Family, known as the Mischievous Demon King, Yan Wuji. However, it is rumored that Yan Wuji has no martial cultivation. It's uncertain if these rumors are true.
Yan Wuji is the elder brother of the sister-in-law, and there has been a family connection since the grandfather's generation. His involvement this time is likely to support the sister-in-law.
Ye Xingchen, Ye Wu, the three sons of the Song family, two from the Kong family, the guardians for the seven arenas have all been decided. The Murong family has released the list, leaving only nine seats. If our side secures one more seat, there will be eight remaining. It remains to be seen if other capital or civilian royal families will participate."
Yuan Gang compiled the information collected over the past two days and presented it to Ye Longlin.
Ye Longlin looked at the documents handed over by Yuan Gang and carefully reviewed them. They included relationship charts, interest analyses, and other details, all presented very clearly.
After finishing the documents, Ye Longlin pondered for a moment and issued instructions: "The three most important matters currently are the martial arts marriage selection, the apprehension of war criminals, and the revision of the God of War Ranking. Yuan Gang will be fully responsible for the revision of the God of War Ranking. This task is entrusted to you.
If there is any disagreement or objection, proceed with my command. Negotiate with the Zhenwu Division and other relevant departments. This should be kept separate from the martial arts marriage selection and held after it concludes."
Yuan Gang nodded: "Understood. According to the Murong Royal Family's plan, it is expected to take about five days, which is more than enough time."
He also understood that the boss was currently undergoing a power transition, gradually handing over the authority he held to him.
Although he was reluctant to take on the burden, he also knew that no one could change what the boss had decided.
However, he had his own backup plan!
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Deep within the capital's prison.
The capital's prison is located underground. The entire underground structure is built with titanium alloy and reinforced concrete. The concrete walls are two meters thick, and the steel reinforcement within the concrete walls is mixed with titanium alloy steel plates. Even a tactical missile dropped would not be able to shake it in the slightest!
Xuan Niao saw the Red Lotus Demoness and looked at the notorious femme fatale with a complex gaze, sighing softly.
"Even now, you refuse to tell us what we want to know. Do you truly wish to die for the Dark Hall? Your loyalty will not bring you glory."
Xuan Niao's tone was complex, and she shook her head slightly. Seeing her like this, her resentment towards the Red Lotus Demoness had lessened, but she felt it was somewhat unworthy.
She was a strong practitioner of the middle-grade Myriad Dragon Elephant. If not for the injury inflicted by the boss at the stadium, capturing her would not have been easy.
"If you want to know, you can. Have Ye Longlin come. I will definitely tell him, hehehe."
Even at this point, she was still thinking of Ye Longlin, which immediately infuriated Xuan Niao.
With a flick of her finger, she destroyed the monitoring equipment in the interrogation room and stood up, looking down at her: "I can let you escape from here."
The Red Lotus Demoness was covered in wounds, even her proud thighs were covered in scars. Her fiery red hair was disheveled, like a madwoman, clearly not having been treated well.
"Hehehe, how amusing. To say such a thing as one of Ye Longlin's most trusted subordinates is truly unbelievable. Speak, I'd like to hear your conditions."
Despite appearing disheveled, she still maintained her composure.
"After you get out, I want you to use your connections, use the Dark Hall, to restart the Hetu Battle by the end of this year!"
Upon hearing this, the Red Lotus Demoness's eyes widened, and shock appeared in her gaze!
As one of the main culprits from back then, the Red Lotus Demoness knew clearly how much damage the Hetu Battle had caused Great Xia!
Over a million soldiers perished in Hetu, and dozens of generals of the Three-Star, Two-Star, and One-Star ranks fell in the Hetu Battle. Now, for someone who is a powerful figure guarding overseas to want to restart the Hetu Battle!
"Are you crazy! If this matter is known to Great Xia's high command, you will be guilty of treason!"
"No, you want... Does Ye Longlin intend to step down from his position, and you want to keep him?"
The Red Lotus Demoness quickly grasped the crucial point, her eyes widening. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.
Even though she had the answer, she couldn't help but gasp.
"You don't need to concern yourself with the specific reasons, but I hope you understand that we are not seeking to restart a war. Instead, it is to make certain high-ranking individuals realize that my master is a commander of talent rarely seen in fifty years, both before and after. He alone holds the luck of the military. The current military banner was built by my boss, not obtained through their empty words!
Since they have never valued us, we will make them aware of our importance. At the same time, my master's position is not something that anyone can replace!
And for this Hetu Battle, I also hope it can be restrained. I don't wish to open another front. You should understand what I mean!"
Xuan Niao gazed intently at the Red Lotus Demoness.
As for the subsequent matters, she and Yuan Gang had already planned them, and he remembered Yuan Gang's words.
"Xuan Niao, with the boss having the sister-in-law this time, he truly intends to retire. Once the boss retires, Brother Qinglong will definitely retire as well. I don't want the boss to retire; he can still advance further.
I will go discuss restarting the Hetu Battle with the Red Lotus Demoness, while you will stay by the boss's side. Additionally, once I go to the capital, I will definitely not be able to come out. The remaining matters will be left to you."