My Perfect Female CEO

Chapter 747: The Previous Top of the Heavenly List

Gu Qiong is indeed arrogant, disregarding everyone and acting recklessly.He came for dignity. As the former number one on the Sky List, he didn’t see Ye Fan as a threat. To defend his supreme position at the top of the Sky List, eliminating Ye Fan was something he deemed necessary.

Ye Fan wasn’t particularly interested in why Sky Net hailed him as number one, but it did bring him considerable trouble.

The challenge from Gu Qiong was secondary; there were also hostilities from other forces or individuals.

Just ask, while Ye Fan’s current fame was widespread, not many truly respected or recognized him as the number one on the Sky List.

Being number one on the Sky List is a symbol of the highest combat power. In the Underworld, ascending to this throne means being universally recognized as the foremost powerhouse, unbeaten in solo action unless facing national armies and modern weapons.

In the Underworld, a person’s ranking considers combat power as the primary criterion, but executing various high-difficulty or near-impossible tasks in complex environments is the crucial factor for the Sky List ranking.

Ye Fan’s reputation resounded everywhere. While people questioned whether he was qualified for the number one spot on the Sky List, they were unfamiliar with him. They were shocked by Ye Fan’s rise; the most surprising part was how he, a young man formerly unnoticed by the Underworld, rose to power and honor in such a short time, a fact many did not accept.

How could one person possess such great skills?

From obscurity to shocking the Underworld, there were too many inconceivable aspects.

Suppose Ye Fan truly solidified his number one position on the Sky List. In that case, people might not even dare to challenge him, let alone question whether they have the qualifications to do so—who would have the courage to shake the dignity of the number one spot on the Sky List?

The key issue is that Sky Net’s hasty decision to position Ye Fan as number one came with too much controversy.

This is also why Gu Qiong proactively sought to compete with Ye Fan.

Gu Qiong’s action was a sentiment echoed by many from the heart.

They didn’t want the number one on the Sky List, someone to be feared and revered, to be ridiculed and shamed.

The throne must belong to the capable. If an incapable person sits on it, it is an insult to the title of number one on the Sky List. Therefore, Gu Qiong’s challenge was natural and aligned with many people’s wishes.

From Gu Qiong’s perspective, he was conforming to the thoughts and desires of many people.

From Ye Fan’s viewpoint, he was pushed to the forefront by Sky Net, with many things out of his control.

"If Desa weren’t dead, you’d never surpass number two on the Sky List. You haven’t even held the number one spot for long, and now you’re eagerly coming to challenge me. You’re thinking too simply." Ye Fan looked at Gu Qiong and remarked meaningfully.

He knew Gu Qiong naturally, so he felt a sense of ridicule towards Gu Qiong’s arrogance.

As the Terminator, he was naturally very familiar with the major events and key figures of the Underworld.

Of course, Gu Qiong recognized the Terminator but didn’t know Ye Fan.

Ye Fan’s words left Gu Qiong stunned. He was very familiar with Desa. Once, Desa was number one on the Sky List, and he ranked second. This ranking remained until a major event happened that changed it. About two years ago, under the God Organization’s directive, the undefeated legend and myth of the Underworld ended Desa’s life.

Since then, the ranking of Sky List powerhouses standing among the world’s elite began to tremble and change.

At this moment, Gu Qiong was greatly shocked because the name Desa stirred his heart deeply.

Throughout the Underworld, there are very few people who know the name Desa—definitely not more than ten, and Gu Qiong and Ye Fan happened to be among those ten.

Everyone walking through the Underworld had their alias, and Desa was no exception. The Harvester, the renowned number one Harvester on the Sky List, was a world-famous figure; that was his nickname. As for those who knew Desa’s real name, they were exceedingly few. It’s not an exaggeration to say it was a name known to no one.

"How is this possible?" Gu Qiong’s eyes narrowed tightly, he spoke with extreme seriousness: "Absolutely impossible, you aren’t qualified to know the name Desa. I’m not surprised you’ve heard of the Harvester’s fame, but to name Desa? How is this possible?"

Gu Qiong’s heart trembled intensely, unable to remain calm anymore. Just by Ye Fan naming Desa, he was incontrovertibly convinced Ye Fan was among the very few privy to Desa’s existence. From this perspective, regardless of the dimension you measure from, Ye Fan stood at the same height and level as him.

Understanding this, Gu Qiong no longer felt arrogant. He realized Ye Fan possessed capabilities comparable to his own, even if not a direct rival, certainly a formidable threat not to be underestimated.

"Who are you? By right, you shouldn’t be privy to the name Desa, yet you spoke it so casually, indicating your identity isn’t simple. But as far as I know, you’re not someone I recognize." Gu Qiong’s eyes were sharp, filled with unease as he asked Ye Fan.

"No matter who I am, understand this, not provoking me is your biggest fortune. To go against me would be a foolish choice." Ye Fan replied calmly.

"Hmph, stop flaunting your authority here, boasting shamelessly. I admit, just knowing the name Desa makes me take notice, yet maybe you heard that name from someone else and wish to intimidate me—what a foolish notion. I don’t know you, so I can guarantee you’re not among the few people I know. Your greatest reliance is possibly knowing someone I take seriously." Gu Qiong regained his arrogance, viewing Ye Fan’s words with disdain.

Having such a notion clearly reveals the deeper meaning within.

Ye Fan seemed merely a simple person; regardless of age or qualifications, it wasn’t possible to have abilities of the same level.

Looking at the Underworld, the only organization difficult for Sky Net to control or lacking sufficient power to extend such far-reaching influence was the God Organization.

Within Sky Net’s sphere of influence, anything related to the God Organization naturally had to be excluded.

Of course, this was back when the God Organization was still strong.

Now, the God Organization had weakened, no longer possessing the ability to compete openly with Sky Net.

Even so, the number one strongman Sky Net put forth faced three significant challenges.

These three people were Terminator, Fire Phoenix, and Butcher.