Chapter 234: Shift in Rankings

A swirling, sapphire-blue vortex materialized at the far end of the magma river, a staircase of starlight leading upward to the third floor.

Lin Yuan did not hesitate. He began his ascent.

Outside, in the absolute center of the Central Continent's Grand Court, the atmosphere was spiraling into a state of sheer madness.

The colossal jade monolith hovered above the tens of thousands of cultivators, its script burning like a beacon.

A loud chime echoed across the amphitheater.

Every eye snapped toward the massive stone.

The name occupying the sixth slot—which had only recently vaulted into the thousands—shimmered and violently updated.

MERIT RANKINGS (CURRENT)

1. Lin Yuan (Zhao Province) - 2610 Merits

2. Xuan Mingzhe (Xuan Province) - 1100 Merits

3. Jiang Wan (Jiang Province) - 830 Merits

4. Ye Ao (Ye Province) - 800 Merits

5. Feng Yao (Feng Province) - 700 Merits

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