Chapter 191: First on the Body List, Who Exactly is Ye Tian?

Chapter 191: First on the Body List, Who Exactly is Ye Tian?

[Erlang Shen: You weren't speaking like this just now. You were all so arrogant, but now that someone has a higher ranking than you, your attitude has changed quickly!]

[Guanyin Bodhisattva: We were merely stating facts!]

The people of Buddhism were skilled with words, often sharp in their speech. Even if others wanted to argue back, they might not necessarily win.

At this moment, everyone observing the Body List knew that when Zhunti and Jieyin first appeared, they were boasting wildly. But when Yuanshi Tianzun appeared, they quickly claimed that this was just about physical strength and had nothing to do with overall power. Their true nature was becoming increasingly evident.

Originally, Manjushri and others wanted to use this opportunity to promote Buddhism, attract more disciples, and strengthen their sect. However, the disciples of the Three Purities disrupted their plans, leaving no such opportunity.

Moreover, with Yuanshi Tianzun ranked above Zhunti and Jieyin, fewer and fewer people were paying attention to them.

The fourth place ranking came as no surprise to the crowd.

[Fourth on the Body List: Laozi]

[Taiyi Zhenren: The Body List is indeed accurate! Yuanshi Tianzun, Laozi, Tongtian Jiaozhu—though they share the same origin, their physical bodies are different. This aligns with what I know.]

[Kong Xuan: No matter where Tongtian Jiaozhu ranks, his physical strength alone surpasses that of the two Saints from the Western World by quite a bit!]

[Bai Ze: Laozi is ranked fourth, and the Three Purities keep getting stronger and stronger. Next, it's probably going to be Tongtian Jiaozhu!]

Laozi's figure flashed across the Body List. By this point, everyone had seen so many strong individuals that it hardly stirred much excitement.

Laozi's appearance was also quite plain, lacking the power one might expect from a Saint. People only took note and moved on.

Now, everyone was eagerly anticipating the next ranking. Tongtian Jiaozhu was the only one of the Three Purities left. If he didn't rank third, it would be terrifying to see who ranked higher.

Once again, the ranking appeared.

[Third on the Body List: Tongtian Jiaozhu]

[Bai Ze: As I suspected, Tongtian Jiaozhu is indeed ahead of the others. The Three Purities just keep getting stronger!]

[Lu Ya: As the leader of the Jie Sect, Tongtian Jiaozhu's strength is certainly fitting. But I didn't expect his physical body to rank highest among the Three Purities!]

[Taiyi Zhenren: His body might not even be his strongest point. His Four Immortal-Slaying Swords are his greatest weapon. If his body ranks third, his overall strength must be far greater!]

[Ancestor Minghe: Such a powerful body is truly enviable!]

[Sun Wukong: If you're so envious, Minghe, why not find a way to train your body further!]

[Ancestor Minghe: I don't need to. What's his strong body got to do with me? As long as the Sea of Blood doesn't dry up, I'm immortal. A strong body means nothing to me!]

Tongtian Jiaozhu's appearance left the crowd in awe. His personality was quite different from his two elder brothers.

Dressed in a black robe emanating immense power, his face showed clear frustration as he glared at the Body List rankings.

Tongtian Jiaozhu knew his body was stronger than Laozi's and Yuanshi Tianzun's. Within the Three Realms, only Hongjun could surpass him. But being ranked third confused him greatly. Other than Hongjun, who could possibly be stronger?

The four swords behind him seemed to sense his anger, as if they were ready to cut down the Body List at any moment.

Other powerful figures watching the list began to share similar thoughts. They knew that the strongest figures from the time when the world first formed had already appeared.

Aside from the yet-to-appear Hongjun, everyone expected had already shown up. But two ranks remained.

If they assumed Hongjun was first, then the second-place ranking puzzled everyone. They were all wondering—who could this second place possibly be?

Just as everyone was eagerly waiting, the next ranking on the Body List appeared. But it wasn't what they expected.

A very familiar name appeared before their eyes.

[Second on the Body List: Hongjun]

[Shen Gongbao: Hongjun ranked second? Wait, why is he only second?]

[Bai Ze: This doesn't make sense!]

[Taiyi Zhenren: What's going on? How could the strongest under the heavens, Hongjun, only rank second? How is that possible?]

[Ancestor Minghe: The Body List has been accurate so far, but placing Hongjun second? What does this mean? Who in the Three Realms could surpass him?]

[Kong Xuan: Could this be an intentional ranking? But that's not right. Since Pangu split the heavens and earth, there's been no one with a body stronger than the Saint Hongjun. How could this ranking be believable?]

[Shen Gongbao: Could it be that the Body List is also counting Pangu?]

[Manjushri: That's impossible! Pangu has long since died and wouldn't appear on the list. Otherwise, how could only Houtu among the Twelve Ancestral Witches rank on the list? This ranking doesn't make sense for now!]

[Daoist Randeng: But the rankings on the Body List have been correct so far, and it seems unlikely for the list to be wrong now!]

[Lu Ya: Even so, how could anyone be stronger than Hongjun? This ranking has felt strange since the beginning, and now we see why. But putting Hongjun second—what could possibly be ranked first?]

[Ancestor Minghe: I've thought about it over and over, and I still can't figure it out. Could the first place be left blank? If there is someone ranked first, it might only be the Dao itself.]

[Sun Wukong: This is getting interesting, really interesting. I was so bored, but now I'm overjoyed to witness such a thrilling scene!]

As Hongjun's figure appeared, there was no overwhelming aura—everything was quiet and still.

But his face also showed some confusion. He clearly hadn't expected anyone to surpass him in physical strength.

[First on the Body List: Ye Tian]

[Sun Wukong: Who is Ye Tian? I've never heard of this name before. Am I just too ignorant?]

[Erlang Shen: It's normal for you not to know, but it's strange that even I don't know. Who is this mighty figure named Ye Tian?]

[Bull Demon King: Can any expert explain who this Ye Tian really is?]

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