After Renates entered the Ninefold Building, all eyes fixed on the Black Dragon List.
Everyone knew that before long, Renates's name would appear on it.
Outside the elite training camp, spies from major factions had already set up live-broadcast equipment, all lenses trained on the towering Black Dragon Carving. The broadcast went live instantly.
At this moment, almost every major power in the world—government agencies, military departments, family conglomerates, and mercenary organizations—was watching.
Jiang Yan's sudden rise was nothing short of an earthquake.
A newcomer.
Only twenty-one years old.
On his very first official day in the camp, he suppressed a group of veteran students on the Black Dragon List and even crushed Ebenpas, a long-standing top-three powerhouse.
Shocking.
Absolutely shocking.
After all, the last time someone entered the Black Dragon List's top 100 in their very first month had been eight years ago.
That was merely top 100.
But Jiang Yan—judging by today alone—was a newcomer capable of charging into the top ten, or even the top five, when the rankings were finalized at the end of the month.
The two were not comparable in the slightest.
Because of Jiang Yan, many major organizations around the world convened emergency meetings.
There was only one topic.
How to win him over.
Before the Black Dragon List, nearly every student in the elite training camp had gathered.
Even Ebenpas, who had left earlier, returned.
At this moment, he was secretly hoping for just one thing—
That after Renates's name appeared, Jiang Yan would still remain in first place.
If even Renates failed to dislodge Jiang Yan, then Ebenpas losing earlier wouldn't be shameful at all.
After all, if the number-one veteran couldn't do it, what disgrace was there for a former third place?
"Luo Feng, your ranking isn't bad either—72nd."
In the Chinese camp, Zhao Ruo patted Luo Feng on the shoulder with a smile.
"Among all the new students this year, aside from Jiang Shen, you're currently the highest."
"Jiang Shen?" Luo Feng paused.
"Jiang Yan," Zhao Ruo said matter-of-factly. "With how fierce he is, calling him a god isn't excessive."
Everyone nearby nodded in agreement, including Shi Jiang.
"Don't underestimate yourself," Zhao Ruo continued seriously. "With today's ranking, you'll probably be around 130 by the end of the month. That's already excellent."
Luo Feng could only smile wryly.
At that moment, someone suddenly spoke loudly.
"Do you think Renates can still surpass Jiang Shen when his ranking updates?"
The area before the Black Dragon List instantly fell silent.
This was a question no one could easily answer.
Renates had dominated the top one or two spots for years. His strength was universally acknowledged.
Even Chu Qiang, who once ranked second, admitted he was far inferior to Renates.
As for Jiang Yan…
He was a newcomer.
No one truly knew his limits yet.
Before the facts were revealed, no one dared to make a definitive judgment.
Whoosh!
A sharp sound split the air.
A blurred figure streaked out from the direction of the Ninefold Building, closing the distance in an instant.
Renates.
Only a few breaths later, a new name appeared on the Black Dragon List.
Every gaze snapped upward.
NO.1 — Jiang Yan (570,321)
NO.2 — Renates (530,321)
NO.3 — Ebenpas (520,916)
…
NO.10 — Janet (550,322)
…
NO.73 — Luo Feng (570,303)
The moment the rankings appeared—
Silence.
Utter silence.
It was so quiet one could hear a pin drop.
Shock spread across every face.
Renates—an existence that had long ruled the top of the Black Dragon List—had failed.
He could not surpass Jiang Yan.
The truth was undeniable.
"How… how is this possible?"
Renates stared at the list, disbelief freezing his confident expression in place.
The rankings before him seemed to declare a single truth:
This era belonged to Jiang Yan.
It was a resounding slap to his face.
"Jiang Shen! Awesome!"
Zhao Ruo's excited shout shattered the silence.
"So strong!" Shi Jiang and Chu Qiang exchanged looks, both filled with undisguised admiration.
"Heh… I can finally relax." Ebenpas let out a breath, feeling inexplicably comforted by Renates's grim expression.
"Mom, did you see that? Brother Jiang is number one!" Li Wei excitedly called Venina.
"My god! The elite training camp has truly changed!"
"Renates has fallen from the altar!"
"A new era has arrived—this era belongs to Jiang Shen!"
"Hey, didn't someone say they'd eat something if Jiang Shen made the top five? Where'd that Indo-Sanskrit guy go?"
"Indian students really are shameless—cheating food wherever they go!"
"Hmph! The month isn't over yet."
Renates snorted coldly and turned to leave, his face dark.
"On the final day, first place will still be mine!"
Across the world, the forces watching the live broadcast erupted.
Renates—defeated by a newcomer on the very first day.
"Hahaha! This is China's pride! Do whatever it takes to win him over!"
At the Kyoto Base City, military powerhouse Jia Yi laughed heartily.
"Damn it! Why do geniuses keep appearing in China? Why not in our great America?!"
"Unacceptable! India has a larger population—why do they still have fewer geniuses than China?!"
Many powerful figures wore dark expressions.
Back in the training camp, Luo Feng and the others tried to find Jiang Yan to celebrate—but couldn't locate him anywhere.
In truth, Jiang Yan had already taken Janet to find Jiang Fang, dragging both of them off to train marksmanship.
Knowing how many people would try to contact him tonight, Jiang Yan hadn't even brought a communicator.
As for the Black Dragon List rankings—
None of the three cared in the slightest.
After all, Jiang Yan's first place was unshakable.
"Once this month ends, I'll have ninety hours in the gravity room," Jiang Yan said. "Janet should have five or six hours, and Sister Fang, you'll have ten. That's over a hundred hours total—we can train together."
Cultivating in the gravity chamber produced the best results.
"It's already a new month," Jiang Fang said with a smile. "I've got another ten hours now."
She was clearly looking forward to training with Jiang Yan.
She already knew just how terrifying his progress in the gravity room had been.
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