Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 306: Chapter 267: First Grade Zhengyang, Number One Under Heaven! (Double Length)

Song Changming responded casually with a mild smile, not wanting to dampen the mood, and arranged a dinner in the evening to acknowledge a group of old acquaintances.

In reality, he no longer cared about the Celestial List rankings; even being first on the list meant little to him.

At most, it would add an event achievement to his annual evaluation, and that’s all.

He now focuses on the world beyond the Other Shore of the Abyss, and once his strength has sufficiently improved and the time is ripe, he will formally enter Ancient Abyss Country!

However, despite his indifference towards this matter, his firm hold on the new position at the top of the Celestial List has sparked a huge stir in the Martial Realm.

The position at the top of the Celestial List usually transitions smoothly; someone like Song Changming, who was previously ranked beyond the top ten, suddenly reaching the peak is unprecedented.

Combined with Song Changming’s current popularity and the event of topping the Celestial List, this has become a sensational topic.

It is foreseeable that for a long time in the future, Song Changming will be the most eye-catching and talked-about figure.

Before the evening banquet began, Li Jinyu arrived at Liu Residence quite punctually, and brought a gift, also to congratulate Song Changming on becoming Da Lai World’s number one, while joining the dinner.

”Honestly speaking, it must have been your idea, right?” At the banquet, as Song Changming clinked glasses with Li Jinyu, he couldn’t help but ask.

”This time, I didn’t sway the majority opinion.” Li Jinyu laughed lightly, downed his wine in one gulp, and continued.

”This time, it was a very unified decision within the pavilion; you are now the foremost Martial Artist in Da Lai!

Nothing else needs to be said – just your accomplishment of annihilating the Corpse Refining Sect is enough to convince the public. It’s fair to say this is what everyone hoped for.”

Upon hearing this, Song Changming asked no further questions.

After the banquet, in the courtyard, the two continued their conversation.

”Ancient Abyss Country might be even more dangerous than you anticipated; going alone to that realm may lead to your demise. Even so, do you still want to go?” Song Changming suddenly asked.

Li Jinyu smiled faintly, ”Changming, you indeed already went to Ancient Abyss Country.”

Song Changming made no comment.

He didn’t particularly intend to hide the matter of crossing the abyss from Li Jinyu.

After all, the other party possesses the magical skill of star divination and may sense something even if he didn’t mention it.

”I must go. If I don’t make it to that ancient land, I feel as if this lifetime would be in vain. As for the danger, I have my own ways of protection. If fate must be obeyed, then let dust return to dust, earth return to earth, it doesn’t matter...”

Li Jinyu viewed this quite openly.

Life and death didn’t seem that important in his eyes; the experience of visiting Ancient Abyss Country is crucial.

Song Changming suspected Li Jinyu had more to say, but since the other did not mention it, he didn’t inquire further.

”It’s good that you understand this; tonight was just a reminder.” Song Changming nodded, not stopping the other’s ambitions.

”Oh? Are you almost ready to set off?” Li Jinyu asked out of curiosity.

”No, I think it will still be a few more years.” Song Changming grinned.

”That indeed is disappointing...”

A few days passed as the matter continued to ferment.

Outside Liu Residence, visitors came from all over, one after another.

The entire remote Wangyue County City became exceptionally lively.

Everyone wanted to meet the newly crowned number one in the world.

Due to Song Changming’s fame, he single-handedly catalyzed the development of the entire Wangyue Prefecture!

Nowadays when Wangyue Prefecture is mentioned, most people immediately think of Song Changming, not Wangyue Pavilion.

Yet, Song Changming felt a bit overwhelmed by the noise, so he took Su Qingqing and Song Ping’an, temporarily leaving Wangyue Prefecture.

They traveled throughout Da Lai, cultivating while enjoying the scenery.

As they wandered, occasionally encountering injustice, Song Changming allowed Su Qingqing to intervene.

This also served to enhance his annual evaluation, bringing positive feedback.

Thus, Song Changming’s whereabouts became elusive, though people frequently claimed to have seen him and his companions.

But when people tried to track them down, Song Changming would have already vanished.

As time passed, Song Changming inadvertently left behind countless deeds across various places, which were told as stories and legends over time.

Song Changming’s legendary status became increasingly ingrained in people’s hearts.

Especially upon learning that Song Changming was once just an ordinary village child, distinct from past number ones.

There’s no concept of entering the world in his case, as he was always amidst the world.

Born into obscurity, now unparalleled in the world!

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