Everyone was stunned by the changes on the Golden List.

Those who had just used their spells on the list hovered in the air, unsure of what to do next.

The carving spells were bounced back by the list.

Did this mean they were unqualified and not recognized by the list? Or did the list detect an exceptional genius and was so excited that it ignored them?

And it turns out a list can show so many “emotions”!

It doesn’t just shine.

It can also make sounds like gongs?

It can even move?

And it seems to kick people?

Who did Dan Qing offend? Why did the list suddenly dislike him?

The audience below was silent for a moment, then erupted into excitement.

As long-time observers of the Hundred Clans Conference, they had never seen such a scene before!

“Oh my gosh! Dan Qing was kicked down, defeated by a genius from a family in the South Region!”

“Qin Ruqing from the Qin Clan in the South Region? Never heard of her, not even in the genius roster!”

“There is, there is! I just checked, she’s ranked thirty-sixth. I heard she’s an elder… But who would have thought she could defeat Dan Qing? This is an epic dark horse!”

“Wait, does the Golden List make sounds? What do those three clear tones mean? Is there an explanation?”

“I don’t know. The directors should know!”

“Uh, what about those people in the sky? Were their spells ineffective, or was the list rejecting them?”

“Probably the list was too excited, and their spells didn’t work.”

“Qin Ruqing… This should be the name of a female immortal, right? Where is Fairy Ruqing? I really want to meet her!”

“……”

If the audience was just shocked by the unknown, the shock of the four directors was on a whole different level.

The audience was mostly amazed that someone could defeat Dan Qing.

But for the directors, Dan Qing was nothing compared to the three clear tones from the Golden List.

“Everyone, did you hear clearly? Was it indeed three tones?” Feng Qinxue’s usual flirtatious manner was replaced by seriousness.

The Southern Region Director muttered, “It was definitely three tones!”

Although Qin Ruqing was from the Southern Region, this Director’s shock was no less than the others’.

He was thinking, “No wonder Xiao Lingyu and Fifth Ziyan are rushing to get her. They should be fighting for her! What could prove her talent more than the Golden List’s reaction?”

The Golden List was a genuine divine artifact, a treasured item passed down from the ancestors of Celestials families!

It could capture the will and laws of heaven.

With just a hint of aura, it could measure a person’s overall talent.

While it might not be perfect, as even the Great Dao Laws are not complete, the Golden List remained the most authoritative artifact in this field.

The four directors knew this.

If someone could make their name appear on the Golden List, they could be considered a genius.

The higher the ranking, the greater the talent.

But if the Golden List made sounds…

One tone: It proves the person is a true genius!

Not just a genius of the current era with one outstanding trait, but someone who could be listed among the greatest in the history of cultivation.

Two tones: This person could become a remarkable figure throughout history.

The achievements made could benefit the entire cultivation world and be recorded in history.

The Ring chimed in three times: This person is genuinely a celestial seed, with the potential to ascend to immortality in the future!

The original intention of the Hundred Clans Conference and the opening of the Ruins were to find such a true celestial seed!

The towering Mountain fell silent, with only the sound of the wind blowing.

After a while, Feng Qinxue and the Northern Region Director exchanged glances.

Feng Qinxue suddenly smiled, “I didn’t expect this conference to have a talent that could make the golden list chime three times. Truly a blessing for our human world!”

The Southern Head Director also calmed down, internally praising Xiao Lingyu and Fifth Ziyan for their excellent performance.

He then “accidentally” remarked:

“It’s truly a blessing for our Southern Region!”

He almost said outright: It’s a blessing for the people of the Southern Region!

It’s someone from the Fifth Celestial Family’s investment! Don’t even think you can compete with us!

— Don’t even try to compare!

The Western Region Bald Director chuckled, “The Southern Region’s blessing indeed makes us in the Western Region envious.”

Although he regretted not having such talent in the Western Region, he could tell from Southern Director’s reaction that the Fifth Family had probably already made their move with this talent.

That was fine.

As long as the Fifth Family marked this person first, it was acceptable.

Feng Qinxue snorted.

It wasn’t over yet.

As long as this little genius wasn’t yet affiliated with the Fifth Family, she had ways to win them over.

Moreover, she noticed that Head Director was also surprised.

This clearly meant he hadn’t anticipated the talent’s exceptional ability.

If you don’t know, it means this talent hasn’t had much contact with your family.

My Feng Family has plenty of ways to handle this.

The four directors each had their own thoughts.

Feng Qinxue then spoke aloud.

First, she addressed those who had also tried to engrave their names but got no reaction from the golden list:

“The golden list has returned to normal. You may try again to engrave your names.”

Then she looked down and called out, “Where is Qin Ruqing, the top of the golden list?”

Top of the golden list!

When Feng Qinxue said this, it was like sealing the result—there was no further dispute!

This person was indeed at the top of the golden list! The list was functioning properly!

The audience buzzed with surprise and discussion.

They were trying to find out more.

Where is Qin Ruqing, the top of the golden list?

What do they look like?

Given the name, they should be a female cultivator. Is she a beautiful immortal?

Meanwhile, the acclaimed Immortal Ruqing was cursing—the golden list, not people!

How dare it treat her like this! She hadn’t used much force, just a moderately impressive technique.

Now, her plans of

“playing dumb to surprise,”

“gradual buildup,”

and “under-promising and over-delivering” were all in chaos!

Xiaohonghua looked at Qin Ruqing’s changing expression and asked softly, “Elder Qin, aren’t you going to respond?”

What a great honor, yet it seemed Elder Qin wasn’t very pleased.

Qin Ruqing gritted her teeth.

Now that it had come to this, she had to maximize her benefits!

There were advantages to being low-key and to making a name for herself!

She felt happier inside.

Alright, today she would be the brightest star in the crowd!

You’ve maxed out the special effects? Fine, I’ll max mine out too!

Qin Ruqing smiled, her expression dazzling like the stars…

In her brilliant eyes, a lively sparkle danced.

She extended her palm, and golden smoke slowly rose into the air.

Once it reached a height where everyone could see, it gradually condensed into a massive lotus shadow.

Everyone turned their heads, staring wide-eyed at this spectacle.

The lotus seemed to know it was under the spotlight and slowly opened its petals, looking incredibly lifelike.

Beneath the golden lotus shadow stood a slender and elegant figure in red, a fairy.

She held a golden lotus in her palm, which was exactly like the one in the air but more solid.

The lotus gently moved in her hand, making her appear like a deity.

Cool, noble, and unapproachable.

The fairy in red parted her red lips slightly, her voice like the sound of an immortal.

“Ruqing is here.”

This scene was truly enchanting, and the onlookers instinctively pressed towards the direction, as if trying to follow the immortal’s voice and divine light.

The fairy in red stepped onto the golden lotus, spinning and soaring over the crowd that had gathered.

She lightly touched down a few times and gracefully landed in the center of the square.

The flowing golden silk fell gracefully, and the fairy in red bowed towards the top of Mount Buzhou.

She said again, “Ruqing is here.”

This time her tone was even more resolute and elevated.

“Ruqing is here,” indeed, conveyed a powerful presence.

The first announcement told everyone at the event that she was present.

The second announcement proclaimed to the world: She has arrived.

These two statements were like thunderous drums, striking heavily in everyone’s hearts, far beyond mere amazement and shock!

Hong Hua gaped in astonishment.

She had come with the Qin family to watch the excitement, but she hadn’t expected it to be this grand!

This Elder Qin… no, this Fairy Ruqing.

Fairy Ruqing really, really, really… knew exactly what they wanted to see!

Such a scene, such a stunning arrival of the red-robed fairy from the heavens, was exactly what they had hoped for!

Hong Hua felt incredibly excited but couldn’t quite explain why.

She wanted to stamp her feet on the ground to relieve her intense emotions.

Qirong and Lu Wei were somewhat more composed, having been used to their sister’s stunning looks since childhood.

Although they were surprised by the top rank on the Golden List, they quickly calmed down.

After all, wasn’t the purpose to win the top spot at this event?

It only meant that the list had a good eye, not tarnishing the pearl.

As for defeating the so-called top swordsman? That was expected.

Lu Wei and Qirong thought this wasn’t worth mentioning.

What was more notable was their sister’s appearance today.

Qirong whispered, “Is this what you call a goddess outfit? It really seems effective!”

Lu Wei responded seriously, “Xiao Wu even said that if it wasn’t too embarrassing, she would have added a lotus-shaped adornment on her forehead to make it even more fitting.”

Hong Hua’s eyes widened in confusion. What are you talking about!

Goddess outfit?

Lotus-shaped adornment?

Fortunately, Qi Rong and Lu Wei’s astonishment remained confined to their small group.

All the talented individuals in the sky, whether they had landed or not, were completely awed.

The top swordsman from the Sword Sect looked at his name being pushed down the list and then glanced at Qin Ruqing.

He showed no emotion on his face but unconsciously touched the sword at his waist.

“Is it her?” The woman who had blocked him on the boat.

He nodded seriously, “She is indeed my strong rival.”

Then he shook his head, dismissing his own conclusion, “No, the Golden List ranks her at the top, clearly favoring her. So, she’s not just a rival, she’s a towering mountain!”

“Only by overcoming this mountain can my swordsmanship reach perfection!”

The Light Source Buddha sitting on the golden ring opened his eyes.

“I see that this fairy has a connection with our Buddhist teachings… When the conference begins, I will ask her if she is willing to join our Zen sect. If she agrees, I can directly bestow upon her a title from the Light generation, hmm, let’s call her Light Hua Buddha, or no, Buddha Maiden.”

Fang Zhiming was initially dazzled by the fairy’s astonishing appearance, his eyes reflecting a natural pursuit and longing.

Quickly, he realized that this fairy was from the Qin family!

The Qin family!

This is a serious issue!

Fang Zhiming immediately forgot about Ming Ying.

He had thought that defeating Ming Ying would mean victory, but now it was clear that victory was still far off.

This Qin Ruqing must be eliminated!

If Fang Zhiming remained somewhat calm, Ming Ying was fuming inside.