King of Ten Thousand Years

At the summit of Cloud Ascending Peak, only Luo Tian and Ke Yuexuan remained.

It was strange. The peak was surrounded by terrifying whirlwinds, yet the summit itself was tranquil.

Gazing into the distance, the landscape was magnificent and the scenery breathtakingly beautiful.

But Ke Yuexuan was in no mood to admire the view. Her beautiful eyes glanced at Luo Tian, her expression unpleasant.

”You were actually faster than me!”

At first, she hadn’t paid him any mind. She had even thought that opposing Yan Qing was reckless, impulsive, and utterly unwise.

And yet, this very person had reached the summit before her.

Ke Yuexuan felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

”You were fast too.”

Luo Tian glanced at Ke Yuexuan, not thinking much of it.

He didn’t even know this woman and had never thought about competing with her. He hadn’t even gone all out during the climb!

”However, the second test of the Yunxiao Sect is what truly matters.”

”In the second test, I will definitely surpass you!”

Ke Yuexuan’s expression was serious.

”Hm? Whatever.”

Luo Tian found it odd. He had never intended to compete with Ke Yuexuan, so her words had no effect on him.

But in Ke Yuexuan’s eyes, Luo Tian’s indifferent attitude meant he wasn’t taking her seriously at all, as if he believed she couldn’t possibly win.

”I’ll make you pay in the second test!”

Ke Yuexuan huffed.

Luo Tian glanced at Ke Yuexuan, feeling baffled. ’I haven’t done anything to offend this woman, have I?’

Suddenly, Luo Tian noticed some movement below.

Xiao Feng, first on the Chilong Dynasty’s Human List, slowly walked out. ”A test like this... I can’t say I’m interested.”

Some who were about to begin their ascent immediately retreated upon seeing Xiao Feng step forward.

However, the Eighth Prince, second on the Human List, and Feng Qiuling, the third, both stepped out at the same time. Their burning gazes were fixed on Xiao Feng, a clear hint of challenge in their eyes.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The trio shot up from the base of the mountain like straight arrows, heading directly upward!

A difference in their speeds quickly became apparent.

Unquestionably, Xiao Feng was in the lead. In second place, however, was Feng Qiuling, while the Eighth Prince, ranked second on the Human List, had fallen behind.

”Such astonishing speed! It’s like they’re completely unaffected by the gales, as if they’re walking on flat ground!”

Yuwen Xuan exclaimed in admiration.

In the span of five breaths, the three great geniuses had already reached a height of over a hundred meters.

It wasn’t until they reached three hundred and fifty meters that their speed decreased slightly, but the change was almost imperceptible without careful observation.

The trio’s ascent was like a performance, captivating all onlookers and filling them with awe.

In comparison, the other geniuses slowly climbing beside them looked like complete trash.

”What’s going on?”

A man in the middle of his climb suddenly felt a powerful Spirit Sea Realm aura approaching.

”Xiao Feng!”

Looking down, the man cried out in alarm, his voice trembling.

WHOOSH!

Xiao Feng was like a dark, ferocious beast, his aura overwhelming.

As he passed the man, the latter was sent flying by the sheer force of his violent presence.

”Oh no! AHHH!”

The man plummeted downward.

”All of you, get out of this Prince’s way!”

The Eighth Prince’s voice was deafening.

Both he and Feng Qiuling wanted to compete with Xiao Feng, so they showed no consideration for others, charging straight up at their top speed.

”Watch out! The top three from the Chilong Dynasty’s Human List are climbing at the same time!”

”Get out of the way!”

On the cliff face, the geniuses were terrified and scrambled to move aside.

But some weren’t fast enough to dodge and were caught in the wake of the trio’s charge, falling from the mountain.

”As expected of the top three on the Chilong Dynasty’s Human List!”

”I’m afraid no one here can compete with them!”

...

WHOOSH!

A figure suddenly shot up over the edge of Cloud Ascending Peak’s summit—it was Xiao Feng.

In just a short while, he had reached the top.

Feng Qiuling and the Eighth Prince arrived shortly after.

The difference in their speeds was clear, yet overall, all three were astonishingly fast, leaving the other geniuses feeling utterly inadequate and willing to concede defeat.

”First on the Human List... you truly live up to your reputation.”

The Eighth Prince said with a laugh.

With Xiao Feng’s potential, he had a high chance of becoming an Earth Level Martial Artist in the future, which was why the Eighth Prince had always wanted to win him over.

However, Xiao Feng had no interest in court struggles.

”Feng Qiuling, I didn’t expect you to have cultivated the Autumn Cloud Step to the Great Achievement Realm!”

The Eighth Prince looked at Feng Qiuling.

”I only just achieved it a short while ago.”

Feng Qiuling replied with a gentle smile.

The Eighth Prince didn’t mind. His reputation as second on the Human List wasn’t for show. Even if Feng Qiuling’s speed and Body Technique were slightly superior, he was confident he could suppress her with his raw power.

Then, the Eighth Prince turned to look at Luo Tian, his expression turning cold.

”Luo Tian, you passed the first test by a fluke. But the second test won’t be so simple.”

The Eighth Prince’s face was impassive, but his words carried a hint of a warning.

Not wanting to cause more trouble, Luo Tian ignored the Eighth Prince.

The first test was still ongoing.

On Cloud Ascending Peak, the test was maintained with thirty-four people climbing at all times.

If too many people climbed at once, they might interfere with each other, reducing the chances of success.

”Luo Tian!”

A furious roar echoed as Yan Qing appeared on the summit.

His dark eyes glinted with a cold, sharp light.

All of his subordinates had died at Luo Tian’s hands, causing Yan Qing to suffer heavy losses and, more importantly, a complete loss of face.

At this moment, Yan Qing wished he could strike Luo Tian down.

”In the second test, I will make you regret ever making an enemy of me!”

Yan Qing’s voice was bone-chillingly cold.

During the first test, he had disdained to act personally, sending his subordinates instead.

But they all ended up dead, and Luo Tian reached the summit so quickly that Yan Qing didn’t even have a chance to make a move himself.

”I’ll be waiting.”

Luo Tian gave a faint smile. He had long been prepared to be Yan Qing’s enemy.

”Hmph! Don’t think you’re so great just because your Body Technique is fast. In a real fight, you’ll do nothing but run and hide like a rat!”

Yan Qing sneered.

As seventh on the Human List and at the Peak of Spirit Sea Realm Third Layer, his strength was terrifying. He even had a record of defeating a cultivator at the Fourth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm.

Time slowly passed.

Everyone had attempted the assessment, and with that, the first test came to an end.

”Number of people who gave up: twenty-five!”

”Number of deaths: one hundred and thirty-six!”

”Number who passed: two hundred and fifty-one!”

The Yunxiao Sect Steward announced the results.

”Over four hundred people participated, but only two hundred and fifty-one are left after the first stage. The second stage must be even harder.”

Yuwen Xuan sighed, feeling the pressure.

The Yunxiao Sect Steward glanced at Luo Tian. In this first stage alone, around thirty geniuses had died at his hands.

’Hopefully, nothing like that happens in the second stage,’ the Steward thought. ’Otherwise, the Yunxiao Sect won’t have many new disciples this year.’

”Steward, if I may ask, what is the second stage?”

the Eighth Prince asked with a smile.

As soon as his voice fell.

BOOM! RUMBLE!

A surging, immense pressure descended from the sky.

Everyone present felt an immense pressure that made their blood run cold.

Looking up, they saw three Yunxiao Sect Elders slowly descending.

The white-haired Elder in the lead spoke, his voice aged but extraordinarily loud, ”The Yunxiao Sect’s second test will take place in the Celestial Extreme Mountain Range!”

As soon as he said this, the faces of many geniuses on site instantly turned pale.

The Celestial Extreme Mountain Range had always been synonymous with danger. Moreover, this was the origin point of the mountain range, where Demon Beasts were numerous and exceptionally ferocious.

Demon Beasts of the same Level here were much stronger than those in other places.

”Shortly, you will all enter the Celestial Extreme Mountain Range to hunt Demon Beasts!”

The white-haired Elder began to explain, ”Of course, you will only be entering a pre-designated outer area. The Earth Level Demon Beasts there have already been cleared out.”

’Only the Earth Level ones were cleared out? Even a Spirit Level Middle Tier Demon Beast could kill me with ease!’

Yuwen Xuan’s heart trembled.

’The Yunxiao Sect’s tests really aren’t friendly.’

”The rules of the test are simple.”

”Those at Spirit Sea Realm Initial Tier must hunt twenty Spirit Level Initial Tier Demon Beasts to pass. The results will be determined by the number of Demon Cores!”

”Twenty Spirit Level Demon Beasts?”

Many geniuses were dumbfounded.

The Demon Beasts in the Celestial Extreme Mountain Range were already powerful, and the testing ground held many unknown dangers. This standard was anything but easy.

”Of course, if you have the ability, any Demon Beasts hunted beyond the required number can be exchanged for Yunxiao Sect Contribution Points.”

”They can be exchanged for Contribution Points?”

The geniuses were either surprised or delighted.

In the Yunxiao Sect, Contribution Points were even more sought-after than Spiritual Essence Coins.

To use the many conveniences within the Sect, one needed to spend Contribution Points.

And Contribution Points could only be obtained by completing special missions or achieving certain accomplishments, opportunities for which were very rare.

...

Under the guidance of the three Elders, the geniuses soon arrived at the testing location.

More than a dozen Yunxiao Sect Lower Sect Disciples were standing guard there.

The dim, desolate mountain forest was filled with a primitive and dangerous aura. Occasionally, a roar that shook the heavens would echo from its depths.

”The area marked by the yellow line is the testing ground. If you step outside of it, you will be considered to have forfeited the test!”

After stating the final rule, the white-haired Elder calmly announced, ”The second test... begins now!”

”Luo Tian, this hunting ground will be your perfect resting place!”

Yan Qing stared at Luo Tian, a somewhat sinister sneer on his face.

Ke Yuexuan’s delicate brows furrowed, and she shot Luo Tian a worried glance.

In the second test, killing was basically permitted. Yan Qing would definitely not let Luo Tian go.

However, the hunting ground was vast. As long as Luo Tian didn’t run into Yan Qing, he should be fine.

But just then...

Yan Qing spoke again, ”During this second test, anyone who provides a clue to Luo Tian’s whereabouts will be rewarded with five hundred Spiritual Essence Coins! To the one who kills Luo Tian, in addition to five hundred Spiritual Essence Coins, I will award a Middle Grade Treasure Artifact!”

Apparently, Yan Qing had also considered that it would be difficult if Luo Tian decided to hide from him.

But with money, he could be as willful as he liked. It was a problem that money could solve perfectly.

”What? A Middle Grade Treasure Artifact?”

The surroundings erupted in an uproar.

A Middle Grade Treasure Artifact, even one of the lowest quality, would have four Inscriptions and be worth over one thousand Spiritual Essence Coins.

As expected of a Prince’s son, so wealthy and extravagant!

Luo Tian instantly felt more than a dozen greedy gazes sweep over him.

Even though Luo Tian’s performance on Cloud Ascending Peak had been stunning—especially the shocking scene where he drove over a dozen geniuses to collective suicide—

a great reward is sure to find a brave man!

”Yan Qing, your reward is a bit too generous. Even this Prince is feeling a little tempted.”

The Eighth Prince chuckled.

Though his words sounded like a joke, everyone could tell that the Eighth Prince was serious.

’The Eighth Prince is going to make a move on Luo Tian?’

This was the second-ranked expert on the Chilong Dynasty’s Human List, a terrifying genius at the Fourth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm whose strength was second only to Xiao Feng!