Breaking the Record

The Initial Ground was packed with people, almost bursting at the seams. Golden pathways were constantly being constructed on the bluestone, shimmering with divine light, yet it still felt incredibly tight, far from enough. People appeared in wave after wave. Someone was attempting to break Shi Yi's record, causing a massive uproar that shook everywhere. Many experts cultivating in the Heavenly Caves and blessed lands emerged from seclusion.

In recent years, no day had been as lively as today. The population of the Initial Ground surged tenfold, a hundredfold, with crowds of people shoulder to shoulder.

"What, this detestable brat again? Does he want to defy heaven? Breaking two records in one day was already astonishing. Although it wasn't glorious, does he have to be so arrogant as to try and break Shi Yi's record?!"

"Let's wait and see if he succeeds. So many geniuses have returned defeated, including princes from ancient kingdoms and the most outstanding descendants from divine lands. If this impudent child truly succeeds, it would be world-shattering."

People chattered amongst themselves. Eventually, everything Little One had done in the Initial Ground was dug up.

"Hmm, I heard he's quite something, extorting the four great families and taking four jars of precious blood."

The unlucky four great families, hearing the discussions, felt their hearts bleed. The news had spread so widely, making them utterly ashamed and on the verge of going mad.

At this moment, not only the Void God Realm but also the Stone Kingdom in reality was in an uproar, especially in the imperial capital where the various royal families and noble clans were discussing this matter.

"Whose child is this infant? He seems extraordinary."

"Do you think it might be a descendant of the War King, now trying to clash with the Double Pupil Shi Yi for the Human Emperor position?"

In the vast Stone Kingdom, Shi Yi was at the peak of his power. Although not yet an adult, his name had already spread throughout the ancient kingdom, and he was considered the strongest contender for the Human Emperor position.

At this time, in the various royal mansions and the pure lands of many great sects, countless people were paying attention to this matter. As for the younger generation, they were even more so, already in a frenzy.

"Senior Brother, come out of seclusion quickly and enter the Void God Realm! Something big is happening there!"

"What is it?"

"Someone is going to challenge Shi Yi's record."

At this moment, all the geniuses were alarmed and astonished, quickly entering the Void God Realm.

Besides the Stone Kingdom, several neighboring ancient kingdoms were also greatly shaken, like meteors crashing into the vast ocean, stirring up monstrous waves.

"Senior Sister, hurry up! I'm going into the Void God Realm first. You can find me later."

"I'm coming right away!"

"We must go and see who dares to break Shi Yi's record!"

Wood Kingdom Imperial Palace.

"Little Nine, I heard something big is happening in the Void God Realm, let's go take a look!"

A beautiful woman dressed in magnificent attire pulled along a similarly gorgeously dressed green-clad maiden.

"Okay!" Lin Jiuge replied...

The major ancient kingdoms held national sacrifices to heaven every year, thus allowing all the powerhouses in the great cities and important regions to enter the Void God Realm.

In the Void God Realm, a single decision by Little One had triggered a great wave, causing unrest in both this realm and the real world.

Even in some imperial cities, those who controlled the fate of ancient kingdoms let out soft exclamations, alerted by this impudent child.

Void God Realm, Initial Ground.

Little One walked with light steps, steady and as if nothing were wrong. He couldn't understand why so many people were following him. Could that "little brother" already have such great fame that it could shake the world?

"I say, little fellow, can you hurry up!" someone urged.

"What's the rush?" Little One mumbled.

"If it weren't for the fact that no one has dared to break Shi Yi's record in the past two years, and you broke two records in one day, and then robbed and extorted four great clans by yourself, I wouldn't have come."

"Exactly, I specifically came because I heard about such a detestable brat appearing. Please don't disappoint us, child. We hope you create a miracle!"

"You're the detestable one! It's just an ordinary record, what's so exciting about it? If you can break it, break it. If not, just watch." Little One grumbled unhappily.

His calmness and composure made a group of people somewhat frantic. Was this child really going to break the record? Why wasn't he excited at all? He was too nonchalant.

"Let's go, let's go!" everyone urged.

"The emperor isn't anxious, but the eunuchs are!" Little One whispered.

A group of people rolled their eyes. What was this child saying? However, considering the many unscrupulous things he had done, they didn't dwell on it.

What, you want to argue? Don't you see this little money-grubber even tampered with the Void God Realm's passage? Then he feigned weakness, luring the four great clans who rushed over upon hearing the news, walking right into his trap and being collectively extorted. If you provoke this infant, he might just do something detestable to you too. After all, this is the Initial Ground, and this child's combat power is outrageous, frighteningly high.

Finally, they reached their destination. This mountainous area had an extraordinary aura. A large lake lay before them, its clear, crystal-like waters stretching for miles, while behind them, a waterfall cascaded down like a white silk curtain, emitting thunderous roars.

The mountains were filled with fierce beasts and ferocious birds. One could see massive figures charging past, their roars shaking the heavens, and also see wings that blotted out the sky soaring away, emitting cries that shook the firmament.

"This is the mountain. Years ago, Shi Yi stomped his foot and shot straight into the sky, landing on the peak of this mountain," Grandpa Essence Jade said.

An old man chimed in, "That's right, it's this mountain. I had the good fortune to witness that miracle back then. Many Clan Elders were present, as were the clan leaders of some great families. Not a single one of them could reach that height."

In this Initial Ground, one could only exert the cultivation of the Blood-Moving Realm. When Shi Yi set this record, he did it purely with his physical body, leaping straight into the sky.

This mountain was towering and majestic, entirely brown, with sparse vegetation, only a dozen ancient trees reaching the sky, and a few old vines clinging to them.

Water churned at the peak, and a waterfall hung down, stirring up misty spray, making the mountain appear to be steaming and auspicious, hazy and indistinct. Under the sun's rays, it was multicolored, like a sleeping colorful phoenix.

"Child, are you ready?" Lord Bird asked.

"What's there to prepare for? It's just a leap," Little One said.

Everyone present showed surprise. This child was too nonchalant. Was he really here to break the record? It felt more like he was just going through the motions.

"Could someone have tricked us? Can this child really break the limit?" someone questioned.

Just then, a streak of light tore through the sky in the distance. A massive beast skin appeared, skimming just above the ground at Extreme Speed, carrying a row of people atop it.

"My, this is incredible. Which clan do these people belong to? To dare use such a precious artifact in the Void God Realm—are they not afraid of losing it?" the crowd exclaimed in wonder.

Ordinary weapons are difficult to manifest in the Void God Realm; only items like the Treasure Bone of an ancient relic can remain stable. However, should such an item be lost here, the corresponding artifact in the real world would gradually lose its divine power.

Runes flickered across the beast skin as it arrived. Standing upon it were over a dozen beautiful women, each with outstanding features, dressed in white as snow, appearing like a group of celestial maidens descending to the mortal realm.

"These appear to be the distinguished successors of the Heaven Mending Pavilion. They have come together, and they aren't even hiding their identities," many observed with surprise.

A flash of rosy light appeared as a bone fragment shimmered with purple radiance, flowing with misty vapors. It surged from afar at incredible speed, carrying a group of people—men and women, old and young—among whom a young girl in green was particularly striking.

"Such grand style, this is..."

"Shh, keep quiet. This seems to be royalty from one of the ancient kingdoms!"

More and more people arrived, all of high status, crowding the entire mountainside.

"I don't believe it. Someone actually thinks they can break Shi Yi's record? It's nothing but grandstanding!" Among the crowd, several young men stood together, looking at Little One in the center with cold indifference. They were all geniuses who had once challenged Shi Yi, only to be soundly defeated and left unable to even see his back. Now that such a small child had come to challenge him, if he were to win, what would that make of them?

"Look, that is the Female War God from the Deer-Hunting Academy. She has come as well."

Amidst swirling clouds and mist, a five-colored Luan Bird flew in, carrying a woman. Surrounded by colorful fog, one could vaguely see her wearing golden armor, her entire body glowing. With graceful curves and flowing hair, her gaze was sharp and piercing.

It was quite startling to see her riding a rare beast, her golden armor radiating a brilliant, precious light. She truly looked like a beautiful goddess of war.

"Hmm, so this is the child? What is his background, and why does he want to break Yi'er's record?"

On a mountain peak in the distance, over a dozen people stood in a row—elders, middle-aged men, and youths—all wearing cold expressions.

"We haven't discovered his origins. Today is his first time entering the Void God Realm, but he is indeed very powerful."

"Inform the men of the Rain Clan to keep a close watch and investigate his background."

This group was formidable; they were the direct descendants of the Rain Clan, having also rushed to this place to see if the challenger could break Shi Yi's record.

"Hey, move aside! Are you going to let me break the record or not?"

Just as the various factions were stirring and everyone was filled with anticipation, Little One grew impatient. There were simply too many people here, blocking him, the main participant.

"Quick, clear a path!" a group of impatient individuals urged, prompting the crowd to make way for Little One.

Little One looked again and again. The mountain was indeed very high; leaping to the top using only physical strength was truly astonishing.

He circled the area once, then looked at the mountain next to it. Although they were similar in height, the latter was indeed a few dozen feet taller.

"I'll choose this one," Little One said.

The crowd nodded. This was the Twin Mountains; if one wanted to break the record, the slightly taller one was the best choice.

"All of you, step back," Little One shouted.

"We are already far enough away. Can you still not stretch your limbs?" someone sneered.

Although many had come, few believed he could break the record, for it was too ethereal. Who was Shi Yi? A god-like youth, impossible to surpass!

"Fine then, suit yourselves." Little One stopped speaking and stood in place, beginning to regulate his breathing.

The scene suddenly fell silent, with only the sound of a waterfall echoing—a silver ribbon of water rushing down, surrounded by colorful, misty vapors.

"Rise!"

Little One let out a soft shout and slammed his feet into the ground. The entire earth rumbled as if a massive earthquake had struck!

The ground, originally made of the hardest rock, shattered and exploded. Deep, wide fissures spread in every direction like lightning, sending dust and debris soaring into the sky.

Everyone was stunned. Such force was terrifying. Was this really a human child? If someone claimed he was a humanoid True Hou or a cub of a Dapeng, they might even believe it.

With that single stomp, the rocky ground had crumbled, crisscrossed with cracks!

Little One's aura shifted, becoming instantly sharp. Like a young god, he soared into the sky, piercing through the clouds and mist, whistling upward with eyes so piercing that no one dared to meet his gaze.

Everyone was dumbfounded. Without using any runic power, relying solely on his physical body, he had shot into the sky, pierced through the haze, and surpassed that towering mountain!

"He broke it! He broke the record!" someone screamed.

He had truly surpassed it. That small figure was like a god, divine light erupting from his eyes, piercing through clouds and mist like two bolts of lightning across the sky. At this moment, Little One possessed an incredibly intimidating aura; with his black hair flying and eyes like electricity, he truly resembled an ancient sage!

With an explosive power unimaginable to ordinary people, he leaped into the heavens, surpassing not only the mountain of Shi Yi but the other gray-brown mountain as well.

In the eyes of all, this was a miracle. A peerless powerhouse had emerged, rising on this day to shatter the record held by Shi Yi, an act destined to stir up a monstrous storm.

He remained high in the sky, while the ground below was filled with rising dust. The entire area had collapsed, with massive fissures spreading out, causing many to be thrown into the air and others to scream in alarm.

With a loud boom, the entire site sank. It was hard to imagine the strength in Little One's feet; even the Adamantine Rock, known for its hardness, had been ground into powder.

That was not all. The deep fissures extended for hundreds of meters, and the lake water surged, backflowing along the cracks, causing many to fall into the water.

"This... is this still human strength?"

There were many people standing here, and they all ended up as drowned rats as the lake water surged in with a sudden, violent force.

His single stomp was like the wrath of heaven, causing even the lake to turn turbulent!

"Look, the lake is the same as here; there are many large cracks. Shi Yi must have launched himself from here back then, causing the water to backflow," someone with a sharp eye observed, uncovering the truth.

In the lake, a section of the ground had shattered. Now that the water was rushing in, that spot was exposed, finally revealing the truth of what happened back then.

"How terrifying!" People felt a genuine, heartfelt awe for individuals like Little One and Shi Yi.

No wonder that child had warned them to retreat far away; it was indeed necessary. With a single stomp of his feet, the mountains crumbled and the earth split, a force so unstoppable it even shifted the great lake.

"So strong! And he is still just a child, yet already so heaven-defying that he has broken the record. In the future, how many will be able to keep him in check?!" Even a group of old men shouted out, completely disregarding their dignity.

In the sky, that small figure soared like a Golden-Winged Dapeng spreading its wings. With a single circle, he descended onto the taller peak of the Twin Mountains. Letting the mountain winds blow past, his black hair fluttered, his eyes deep and profound as he gazed into the horizon.

The crowd was stunned. What was this child thinking right now? His temperament seemed entirely inconsistent with his age, and that powerful aura actually made people feel a sense of dread.

"Surpassed! He truly broke the record!"

"The prodigy hailed as insurmountable, the god-like youth—the record he set has been conquered, and surpassed in a single stroke!"

This place erupted into a frenzy; the result was earth-shattering.