The Fish Leap Cliff was not in the three regions, but in the depths of the Wolf Ridge.
The Peacock Palace was located at the intersection of the Secret Waters and the Wolf Ridge. The Wolf Ridge here was thinner, but the Fish Leap Cliff was hidden in the thickest part of the Wolf Ridge. The thickness of several hundred thousand li made it extremely difficult for cultivators to enter and exit, especially for Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Flying here was full of twists and turns. However, with the map in hand and Lou Xiaoyi's precise positioning of the stars, they were not afraid of taking a wrong turn.
The two of them were both at the peak of Foundation Establishment, so their cultivation was not a problem. Most importantly, they had five years of experience in the Wolf Ridge, so they were not unfamiliar with this kind of terrain.
This was a long journey that took them two whole years. This kind of trip was actually not recommended by the sect, especially for cultivators whose cultivation was not high enough. However, for the two of them, who had already reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm, their daily cultivation was more focused on comprehending the state of mind, so this kind of trip was suitable.
This was also why Lou Xiaoyi agreed to let his senior sister follow him. If he refused, Yan Cheng would have to travel sooner or later. This was an unavoidable process. Instead of that, he might as well bring her along and let her experience the struggle for the top of the Five Rings. It was very beneficial for a cultivator who was in the preparation stage of Core Formation.
Every action of a cultivator had a purpose. Lou Xiaoyi had his reasons for coming here, and Yan Cheng had her own reasons for following him. It was superficial to say that she was completely swayed by her emotions. It could not be said that Yan Cheng was doing this just to ride on his coattails.
A win-win situation was the best way to get along. They were no longer young, so they could not be as pure as a young man and woman. However, this was still a friendship. As they grew older, their cultivation improved, their horizons broadened, and everything changed, including their friendship. It became more mellow, more tolerant, more altruistic …
The Flat Sky Plateau was their final destination. This was a rare flat terrain within the Wolf Ridge. It spanned tens of thousands of kilometers and was vast and boundless. The Fish Leap Cliff stood at the very center of the Flat Sky Plateau. It was several thousand meters tall and stood alone, having experienced the vicissitudes of life.
On the first night they entered the Flat Sky Plateau, Smoky suggested, "Rest for a night. I'll make you dinner. You might not have the chance to eat a hot meal in the next ten years, or it might even be your last meal …"
Lou Xiaoyi was speechless. "It's the last dinner. Senior Sister, is there anyone who cheers me up like you? But I was thinking, other than the big meal, can I take a bath? Senior Martial Sister, did you bring that big bathtub with you? "
Yan Lei found a suitable place to land, and his words were not polite at all.
"I brought it with me! But I've already changed it into a coffin! "
Lou Xiaoyi chuckled. He knew that Senior Sister still didn't approve of him showing off his abilities here, but since he was already here, how could he back down? Moreover, in his opinion, such an attempt might not be dangerous!
After the big meal, the two of them didn't have any intention of resting. On such a pure plateau, there wasn't even a single cloud. It was as if the stars in the sky were within reach. It had to be said that such an environment was very beneficial for a Star System cultivator like Lou Xiaoyi. Even his perception of the stars was stronger than usual.
"Senior Martial Sister, tell me, what kind of place is this Fish Leaping Cliff? What kind of rules are there? I'm still a little unclear … "
Smoky sighed. She knew that this guy wasn't lying. Sometimes, this guy's schemes were almost to the extreme, but other times, he was carefree and didn't care. She really didn't know how this guy's brain worked.
She still had to teach him the most basic of knowledge. "The Five Rings have a ranking list, which stops at the Yuanying. In other words, there are actually only two ranking lists in the Five Rings: the Foundation Establishment Ranking and the Jin Dan Ranking.
The Jin Dan Ranking doesn't have a tablet. It's only passed down by word of mouth among cultivators. It's a fake ranking … Only the Foundation Establishment Ranking is a real ranking. It's what we call the Fish Leaping Cliff!
Those who can leave their names on the Fish Leaping Cliff are divided into two types: Honorable Names and Illusory Names.
Honorable Names refer to cultivators who rank in the top ten and maintain their ranking for at least ten years. Their names will be engraved on the cliff as a memento for eternity. Since the Five Rings had a ranking list, no less than ten thousand cultivators have left their names on the Fish Leaping Cliff. Many of them have now become Jin Dan, Yuanying, and even True Monarchs.
Illusory Names have a separate stone wall that shows the current Foundation Establishment Ranking. For example, you, Smoky, and the others are all on it. However, this image wall changes every three years. It records the cultivation changes of Five Rings Foundation Establishment cultivators and their strength grows. A cultivator may be on the image wall this time, but it may not be the same three years later. If they're on the image wall for several years or dozens of years, if they don't rank in the top ten, they'll ultimately be erased from existence. That's why they're illusory Names. They only represent the present, but they can't last forever. "
Lou Xiaoyi sighed. "Even if they leave their honorable names on the stone wall, they'll die before they reach Jin Dan. I don't know what the meaning of the word 'honorable' is."
Smoky retorted, "Not every cultivator can successfully form their Gold Core. We all know that this is just the luck of a very small number of people. But you can't think that just because they can't form Jin Dan, they don't have the qualifications to shine! Even if it's only for a short time, at least they came, tried their best, and left their names behind. That's also a kind of success, isn't it? "
Lou Xiaoyi was left speechless. Their standpoints and perspectives were simply different. There was no standard answer.
"In the history of the Five Rings, there were dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators who chose the same method as you. They stabbed their swords into the Fish Leaping Cliff and challenged the heroes of the world. This was also the fastest way to become famous. It didn't require time or enough suitable occasions for others to judge them.
In fact, most of them didn't do it for fame. Rather, after a long period of cultivation, they wanted to challenge themselves. After being silent for a hundred years, they suddenly erupted and returned to normal. Almost none of them were originally ranked in the top ten.
Those who were on the ranking list didn't care much about their rankings. Those who weren't on the ranking list, on the contrary, had many astonishing achievements. This is the cultivation world, full of strangeness and contradictions!
Among these dozens of people, only five succeeded and left behind their own legends … "
Lou Xiaoyi was very curious. "Were there any Xuanyuan Swordsman?"
Smoky shook his head. "No! Not a single one! Swordsman aren't suited for this kind of battle environment. We need space, tactics, and surprise … Most importantly, we need to be able to grind!
When you stand in front of everyone, your swordsmanship system, combat characteristics, escape technique speed, physical endurance, mental limits, all sorts of trump cards, and so on will be magnified in countless pairs of eyes, studied, and analyzed. In the end, they will find the most effective way to defeat you!
Swordsman can't be grinded! When your characteristics are exposed to the world, a few Dharma cultivators with astonishing strength will target your characteristics and slowly grind away our sharpness …
Swordsman's combat strength is strong, but there's a prerequisite for this. If there's a chance, kill. If there's no chance, leave. This is the essence of wielding the sword. But here, where can you go? "
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