A raging inferno suddenly erupted in that area!
The flames were crimson as blood, burning fiercely and wildly, scorching the surrounding space until it warped and distorted.
Amid the flames, a figure clad in red robes slowly rose into the air.
She was a young woman dressed in a fiery-red gown embroidered with lifelike phoenix patterns.
The phoenix spread its wings as if about to take flight, every feather rendered in exquisite detail. Under the reflection of the flames, it seemed to come alive.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful, and her brows carried an innate pride.
Her long hair draped over her shoulders, its strands dancing within the flames.
Behind her, a pair of phoenix wings blazed fiercely.
The wings were condensed from pure flames and stretched several yards wide. With every flap, countless sparks scattered down, as though a phoenix had descended upon the mortal world.
"It's Huang Jiuli! Is she going to take on the challenge?"
"Huang Jiuli, the direct disciple of Phoenix Divine Mountain. They say her true form is a pure-blooded phoenix!"
"How many Steps do you think Huang Jiuli can reach?"
"I say 600 Steps!"
"What the hell are you barking about? Huang Jiuli is a monster even among the Special-Class Disciples. I think she'll reach over 900 Steps!"
"Bootlicker!"
"...What do you know? Huang Jiuli is my goddess!"
The surrounding prodigies began discussing excitedly at the sight, their eyes filled with shock and anticipation.
Those prodigies who had originally been observing from the sidelines also raised their heads to look at the figure amid the flames.
Many other Special-Class prodigies also turned their gazes toward Huang Jiuli.
They all wanted to see just how powerful this direct disciple from Phoenix Divine Mountain truly was.
Huang Jiuli ignored the discussions around her.
She merely cast