In just a few breaths, the astonishment in everyone's hearts was like a raging storm, and it took a long time to subside.
The figures on the white jade steps were moving incredibly fast, shocking everyone, especially those who had previously entered Heaven-Gazing Ridge. They had experienced it firsthand and knew just how terrifying such speed was.
They stared at the figure, almost uncontrollably swallowing hard, taking a deep breath and trying to speak, unsure whether they were trying to comfort themselves or others.
"No, he can't maintain this speed indefinitely. After the Thirty -third heaven, the difficulty will increase dramatically, far beyond what it was before. The further he goes, the more obstacles he'll encounter..."
However, before he could finish speaking, another strange phenomenon appeared in the sky. Its power, its range, and the aura it exuded far surpassed the previous phenomenon. Just its existence was enough to make people tremble. The layers of the phenomenon pierced through the clouds and spread out in an instant, directly breaking through the entire Heaven-Gazing Ridge!
Many people looked up in shock, but quickly looked down again at the weapons at their waists.
Trembling.
All the weapons, whether swords or even zithers, were trembling wildly, clamoring to soar into the sky and become part of that strange phenomenon.
"My sword!!"
A gasp of surprise.
Among them, the swords trembled the most. Some cultivators had no time to react and had no control over their swords. The swords flew out of their hands and turned into streaks of light, soaring into the sky.
Many unfortunate souls, preoccupied with the strange phenomenon, failed to control their weapons in time and became among those who cried out in alarm.
The others were so frightened that they quickly lowered their heads to protect their weapons, and then couldn't help but look up in awe at the sky.
It can be said that this single strange phenomenon brought a tremendous shock to everyone.
Previously, Shen Youzi's strange phenomena could indeed affect others, but they weren't this terrifying!
This strange phenomenon...
Even in the entire history of the Heaven-Gazing Domain, this has never happened before, has it?
It's important to understand that extraordinary phenomena represent innate talent, therefore...
Is this person's talent comparable to that of Saint Lord?
No.
No.
Comparable to Saint Lord is still too conservative...
This person is probably the reincarnation of a Saint Lord!
However, this was merely a strange phenomenon; it was not yet over.
Starting from the Thirty Heaven, Lin Xuan's pace never slowed down. He climbed all the way up to the 49th Heaven, where strange phenomena arose again.
72.
81.
Everyone's hearts were almost numb, their faces were stiff, and they felt an unusual soreness in their chests.
We're all human...
How can the difference be so huge!
It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy!
Moreover, judging from the speed of the figure on the white jade steps, it hasn't slowed down at all; it's likely that eighty-one is far from his limit!
This guy is really over the top.
Where exactly is he going?
Ninety...?
Amidst everyone's speculation, the figure stepped over the ninety floors, pausing slightly.
Those who were unaware of the situation, especially the few prodigies who had already climbed the mountain, breathed a slight sigh of relief.
ninety.
fine.
The gap between them and themselves isn't particularly large.
If I try my best, I can keep up...
However, before their idea could even solidify into reality, they heard the sound of an ancient bell tolling.
Divine sounds spread out, rippling outwards and resounding throughout the entire Heaven-Gazing Ridge.
The spirit's voice, tinged with a hint of joy, rang out.
"The traveler has reached ninety, receiving the blessings of tradition, breaking the record—congratulations!"
For a moment, many people felt a strange, indescribable feeling.
For tens of thousands of years, the record of Heaven-Gazing Ridge has been broken once again.
Such achievements were something few could accomplish even in the ancient Heaven-Gazing Sacred Sect.
After passing the 90th floor, Lin Xuan's speed visibly slowed down.
but...
It just slowed down.
It didn't stop.
step.
Another step.
Each step, though slow, was taken very steadily.
He stepped onto the white jade steps, but he also stepped onto the heartstrings of everyone present.
Countless people watched this scene, their hearts pounding like thunder.
That's insane.
That's insane.
All the sect leaders stared intently at the figure's every step, not daring to utter a sound.
At that moment, almost everyone was silently counting.
Whether they had lost their weapons or were other prodigies, at this moment they could only silently count.
101.
102.
103.
Until, one hundred and eight!
When they saw that figure standing atop the white jade steps, there was no cheering as expected from below; only silence.
It could even be described as deathly silent!
Shocking.
An unparalleled and breathtaking experience.
Everyone, including the sect leaders, was in a state of deep astonishment.
We reached the top!
Someone actually made it to the top!
This person didn't even have Heaven-Gazing Token, yet they still managed to reach the summit of Heaven-Gazing Ridge!?
For so many years, even the legendary lord of that time never fully ascended this Heaven-Gazing Ridge!
But now, this person has broken the record...
It should be noted that the white jade steps of Heaven-Gazing Ridge were not entirely built by the Heaven-Gazing Sacred Sect.
Instead, the Heaven-Gazing Sacred Sect chose this location and built it relying on Heaven-Gazing Ridge. It is said that the Heaven-Gazing Sacred Sect discovered this site by chance and established its sect here, which led to the later Heaven-Gazing Sacred Sect.
However, even after so many years, the mysteries of Heaven-Gazing Ridge have not been fully deciphered by the Heaven-Gazing Sacred Sect.
The white jade steps are merely the entrance.
If someone reaches the summit, they will be qualified to enter Heaven-Gazing Ridge and comprehend its mysteries.
And all the treasures and heirlooms inside are readily available.
now...
Staring at the figure on the white jade steps, almost everyone's eyes turned bloodshot.
That was blatant envy and jealousy!
She even hated that it wasn't her, that she couldn't take his place!
As Lin Xuan stepped onto the 108th step of the white jade staircase, all the white jade steps, along with the entire secret realm, began to tremble violently.
Spiritual Qi surged forth from all directions, even from underground, making it difficult for even cultivators to stand firm and forcing them to find ways to stabilize themselves.
The sect leaders calculated the time, and their gazes sharpened.
They were all too familiar with this stage.
It's almost time; Heaven-Gazing Ridge will be closing soon.
so.
It's time to announce the final winner.
They felt slightly relieved.
Although the person who finally reached the summit was from outside the realm, it was fortunate that he was from outside the realm, so he would not interfere with the affairs within their Heaven-Gazing Domain.
so...
The Azure Soaring Daoist Sect leader's faint smile became even more pronounced.
As expected, the result is now finalized.
However.
At that moment, the spirit's voice rang out.
"The faction to which the one who reached the top belongs is the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect!"