The Arrogant Young Man

"Fire Cloud Immortal, walking upon heavenly fire, reached the absolute peak of the path of fire in the Initial Land."

"Demon Moon, a single thought blooms flowers, dead wood regains life, possessing immense vitality; none in the Blood-Moving Realm can surpass."

"Golden-Winged Lightning Peng, extreme speed, shattered the speed limit of the Blood-Moving Realm."

Su Ye stood before the Record Stele, gazing at the records inscribed upon it. Some were tens of thousands of years old, others only a few hundred. Regardless of their age, every single one held immense weight, enough to make anyone stop in their tracks.

Not far away, standing before the passage, Little One blinked his large eyes and walked toward Su Ye. He arrived at the stele, studied the records, and nodded. His small face was very serious as he said, "These people are truly formidable. It seems that to leave one's name here is no small feat; they are destined to be remembered for generations."

"That goes without saying. The Record Stele of the Void God Realm is the most prestigious in the world. Anyone who leaves their name here is a remarkable figure, and their future achievements are limitless," Lord Bird chimed in, leaning closer.

"Indeed, I was... once recorded on it."

Little One puffed out his chest, looking proud. Although his name was no longer there, he had once been inscribed.

"..."

Lord Bird immediately shut his mouth, feeling that such a record could be ranked as the most shameful in the history of the Void God Realm. Should he really award him a 'shameful record' title?

Lord Bird looked at the Record Stele and waved his hand. The characters on the stone shifted continuously before quickly coming to a halt. He said, "Shi Yi, Double Pupil opens the heavens, slaughtered nine Beast Kings in a single battle, setting the record for the most kings slain in the Initial Land. He is only a few years older than you; you should learn from him and create a proper record, rather than thinking of taking shortcuts or exploiting loopholes."

"Shi Yi."

Little One stared at those lines on the stele, a light flickering in his eyes. He remained silent, saying nothing.

"Shi Yi, a born supreme being, killed nine Beast Kings in one battle. A single Beast King is enough to terrorize a region; he is a true hero of this generation," someone remarked with a sigh.

"Born supreme being."

Little One whispered. In his mind, he recalled a little girl who had once wept in his ear, telling him that he was the true born supreme being.

Su Ye looked down at the silent Little One beside him. The playful expression on the boy's face had vanished, replaced by a sharp, piercing intensity.

Little One turned to a man nearby and said, "Uncle Hammer, help me find ten Beast Kings. I want to shatter his record directly and let you all know who the true born supreme being is."

He wanted to vindicate himself. Although he might not yet compare to that 'older brother,' this was the Initial Land. Within the same realm, he would not be weaker than anyone, for he was the true born supreme being.

"What? You silly child, you're acting reckless again!"

Uncle Hammer was startled. Shi Yi was hailed as an undefeated legend and was currently the most dazzling hero in the Desolate Region. Yet, someone actually wanted to break his record.

"Don't do anything foolish, or you might lose your life. If you die here, you'll need months to recover in reality; the price is too high. The records of such figures aren't meant for us to break; they are destined to stand for thousands, even tens of thousands of years," Grandpa Jingbi advised from the side.

"What's impossible to break? Find him ten, and find me eleven. Once he breaks Shi Yi's record, I will break his," Su Ye said casually, yet his tone was incredibly domineering.

In the Blood-Moving Realm, he wanted to see where his limits lay. This was the Initial Land; no matter how powerful an existence was, their cultivation would be suppressed to the Blood-Moving Realm. Only here could one truly engage in a battle of the same realm.

Grandpa Jingbi couldn't help but roll his eyes at these words. Were young people these days all this arrogant? Could Beast Kings be compared to ordinary ferocious beasts?

A Beast King was called a king not because of their high cultivation, but because they could sweep across a region at the same level of power; only then were they qualified to be called kings.

Grandpa Jingbi said with a serious expression, "Do not become complacent because of a little achievement. In this world, you must know that there is always a higher mountain; no one can be invincible forever."

"I can," Su Ye said earnestly.

"I can too. I am invincible," Little One nodded, his youthful face very serious.

"..."

Grandpa Jingbi was speechless, feeling that these two were far too ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. He said, "You must know that their opponents are no longer ordinary creatures, but supreme beings like Pixiu cubs or the descendants of Taotie. You are still too young; don't be too ambitious. Just practice with two or three Beast Kings first."

"Pixiu, Yazi—so what? My little brother here is no weaker than them," Su Ye said proudly, waving his hand to call the Big Gold Dog over.

The crowd looked at the majestic Big Gold Dog, which was as sturdy as a calf, and their mouths twitched. Could this dog really compare to a Pixiu or a Taotie?

Uncle Hammer said, "This dog looks quite extraordinary and contains the bloodline of a Qilin, but unfortunately, it is only a remnant species. It might reach the level of a Beast King in the future, but it is far inferior to those pure-blooded ferocious beasts."

Su Ye replied, "My dog is no ordinary dog; it is a Qilin Dog."

"..."

The crowd was speechless. Was there a difference? Even if it were a Dragon Dog, it was still a dog.

Su Ye ignored the gazes of those around him and continued to himself, "I named him Black Emperor. In the future, he is going to become the Dog Emperor who looks down upon all the heavens."

"Dog Emperor?"

Lord Bird looked at the Big Gold Dog and couldn't help but laugh. He asked with a smile, "How much of a grudge do you hold against him to dare give him the title of 'Emperor'? Such a name is highly taboo."

"What?"

The Big Gold Dog froze upon hearing this, a faint sense of unease rising in his heart. He looked at Lord Bird and asked anxiously, "Is there a problem with this name?"

"It's not just a problem; it's a massive problem. 'Emperor' is not a title just anyone is qualified to use. You, a mere dog, dare to call yourself an Emperor? How do you think the true Emperors would feel? Would you have them stand on equal footing with a dog?

Furthermore, the title of Emperor carries immense weight. Anyone who adopts such a name will, in the dark, receive 'special attention.' If you lack the destiny to bear it but insist on taking the name, your end will be miserable. Of course, if you possess the destiny, you will receive true protection."

Lord Bird looked at Big Gold Dog, his eyes appearing profound, as if they could see through everything. Suddenly, his expression shifted slightly; he blinked, his gaze toward Big Gold Dog growing increasingly puzzled.

At this moment, Big Gold Dog could no longer sit still. He glared at Su Ye and roared, "No wonder I've been so unlucky, running into this hateful Milk Baby! It turns out it's because you gave me such an ill-fated name."

"If I hadn't saved you, you'd be a dog meat hotpot by now! You actually dare to blame me? Do you believe I'll turn you into a dog meat hotpot right now?"

Su Ye retorted angrily, though he felt a bit guilty inside. When he had named the creature, he had done so casually, never imagining it would violate such a taboo.

Big Gold Dog shrank his head, knowing he couldn't beat Su Ye, and had no choice but to drop it. "From now on, I'll be called Dog... ptooey! I am not a dog, I am a Qilin. I'll be called Black Emperor—no, 'Emperor' is too grand as well. I'll be called Black King. No, Gold King... Golden Fur King..."