Chapter 3229: Skyrocketing into the Sky

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

At this moment, the foot of the 99 Peaks of Gravity that were usually quiet was incredibly lively. Many people flocked toward the Peaks of Gravity because of Su Li, the young prodigy of the Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect and the sect’s Shadow Support Progeny.

The foot of the Peak of Gravity that Su Li was challenging was filled with people staring at a dark figure standing on the 3,536th step. Everyone was anticipating the dark figure’s next move.

“Will Su Li be able to take the next step to match Yu Tian Xing’s record?”

“I think he’ll be able to do it. Based on his performance so far, it’s obvious he’s determined to climb as high as possible. Moreover, if he can’t take the next step, he won’t waste time standing there.”

“Let’s just wait and see… Although Su Li joined the Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect later than Yu Tian Xing, he’s actually more outstanding than Yu Tian Xing.”

“In the past, most people thought Yu Tian Xing would be the next Sect Leader of the Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect… However, that changed after Su Li appeared.”

“Well, Su Li might not necessarily be the next Sect Leader of the Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect. Since he’s so talented, he might leave to explore the Jade Emperor Territory and increase his cultivation base. After all, not everyone wants to be a sect leader.”

“That’s right. There are many people in the Jade Emperor Heaven who are unwilling to be tied down to a force. They’d rather improve their cultivation base instead.”

Apart from grassroots prodigies, there were many young prodigies from grade-one forces who had gathered at the foot of the Peak of Gravity that Su Li was climbing.

“Baili Hong Fei, do you think Su Li can climb further up?”

Upon hearing this question, many onlookers in the surroundings turned to look at a young man that was standing nearby.

Naturally, the onlookers were familiar with Baili Hong Fei, the most outstanding young prodigy in the Baili Clan who was currently ranked fourth in the Peak of Gravity Ranking.

“Ye Wu Dao, instead of asking me for my opinion, why don’t you tell me what you think?” Baili Hong Fei, the young man dressed in a grey and white robe, asked in return.

Upon hearing the name Ye Wu Dao, the onlookers began to whisper among themselves.

“Ye Wu Dao? He’s the most outstanding young prodigy in the Profound Sky Dao Sect, right? He’s currently ranked fifth in the Peak of Gravity Ranking!”

“Ye Wu Dao is only 3 steps away from Baili Hong Fei’s record. Their strength should be almost on par with each other.”

“It’s said that Ye Wu Dao had killed many opponents who were stronger than him. In a fight to the death, there’s a possibility that Baili Hong Fei might not be a match for him.”

“Shh… Lower your voice, Baili Hong Fei is here.”

Meanwhile, Ye Wu Dao smiled. His eyes narrowed slightly as he replied to Baili Hong Fei’s question, “In my opinion, he’s capable of climbing further up…”

As soon as Ye Wu Dao finished speaking, Su Li who was standing on the 3,536th step began to move.

Swoosh!

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, a dark energy that resembled a flood of water shrouded Su Li before it lifted him to the 3,537th step. With this, he was tied with Yu Tian Xing. However, since Yu Tian Xing had reached the 3,537th step first, he was still ranked behind Yu Tian Xing in the Peak of Gravity Ranking.

As expected, an uproar broke out in the Genius Secret Realm again when Su Li climbed to the 3,537th step. Everyone was shocked that he made it to the 3,537th step.

“He did it!”

“It seems like Su Li is really not any weaker than Yu Tian Xing!”

“Yu Tian Xing has lost to Su Li.”

“Is Su Li really from the mundane realm?”

It did not take long before people began to notice Su Li had no intention of descending the Peak of Gravity after reaching the 3,537th step. With this, many of them began to send messages to the others who were not present. Some people who were about to leave turned around immediately and continued watching Su Li.

“Hm? He’s not coming down? Does he plan to continue climbing up?”

“He… Does he intend to break Yu Tian Xing’s record?”

“Su Li’s going to continue challenging the Peak of Gravity!”

“Is it true?”

“It should be difficult for him to continue since it took him such a long time to climb to the 3,537th step, and yet, he plans to continue?”

“Is he capable of continuing?”

Many people doubted Su Li would be able to continue his climb. They knew the resistance would grow with every step he took.

“Su Li is only a One Basic Celestial Lord, right?”

“Even if he has had a breakthrough, he would be a Two Forms Celestial Lord at most. Nevertheless, at this age, even Yu Jian Cheng, the Sect Leader of the Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect, wouldn’t be able to achieve what Su Li did, right?”

“That’s right… Yu Jiang Cheng was a Six Combos Celestial Lord when he set the record at the Peak of Gravity.”

“Rumor has it that Su Li isn’t even 300 years old. If the Genius Secret Realm were to open a few years later, there’s no doubt he would be able to break Yu Jian Cheng’s record.”

“The Genius Secret Realm opens every 1,000 years, and only Celestial Lords below the age of 1,000 are allowed to enter. This means everyone would only be able to enter once. It’s rather unfair that Su Li, who’s not even 300 years old, had to enter now.”

“You’re wrong. This has nothing to do with fairness. Everyone has different destinies.”

In the end, nobody left the 99 Peaks of Gravity. They stared at the ranking, eager to see the next development. Su Li’s name was still flashing, indicating he was still at the Peak of Gravity. One’s name would stop flashing the moment one left the Peak of Gravity.

Meanwhile, there were also many people who made their way toward the Peak of Gravity that Su Li was challenging. After all, it was more exciting to watch Su Li climb the Peak of Gravity than just looking at his name in the ranking.

…

At this moment, a valiant young woman approached Yu Tian Xing and He Zhan and greeted the duo. “Senior Tian Xing, Senior He Zhan.”

He Zhan smiled and said, “Junior Sister Yun, we wouldn’t have known that Su Li is here if you didn’t send us a message. Thank you.”

The valiant young woman was Yun Yi. She was also a young prodigy from the Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect and the most outstanding prodigy of the sect’s Yu Chang Progeny. Nevertheless, she was still not a match for He Zhan, let alone Yu Tian Xing.

“Senior He Zhan, you’re too courteous. This isn’t worth mentioning,” Yun Yi replied as she looked at Yun Tian Xing furtively. Hints of admiration could be seen in her eyes when she snuck a look at Yu Tian Xing.

It was not surprising that Yu Tian Xing had many admirers in the Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect. Yun Yi was just one of his many admirers in the sect. However, he was fully devoted to cultivating and did not have any interest in romance.

Yun Yi smiled as she said to Yu Tian Xing, “Senior Tian Xing, it was clearly difficult for Su Li to climb to the 3,537th step… I don’t think he’s capable of climbing any further…”

Yu Tian Xing shook his head and said, “Junior Sister Yun Yi, don’t underestimate Su Li… The time he took to climb from the 3,536th step to the 3,537th step is much faster than mine… Therefore, it’s not…”

Yu Tian Xing did not finish his sentence when his eyes suddenly widened.

Su Li had finally made a move!

At this moment, Su Li leaped into the air before he seemed to transform into a gigantic red and black sword. A cloud of black and red mist shrouded the gigantic sword like two black and red dragons.

Swoosh!

The wind howled as Su Li flew past the 3,538th step under everyone’s watchful eyes. He showed no sign of stopping until he landed on the 3,552nd step. When the energy shrouding him finally disappeared, he stepped onto a blood-red sword ray and left the Peak of Gravity.

The onlookers were, naturally, shocked to see Su Lu climbing up 15 steps in one go.

“Am I… Am I dreaming? Su Li actually climbed up to the 3,552nd step?”

“What… What happened? It clearly looked like he had a difficult time climbing to the 3,537th step, right? How did he suddenly advance so many steps?”

“Heavens! Yu Tian Xing only climbed to the 3,537th step, and Su Li surpassed him by 15 steps!”

“Su Li is really terrifying!”

“Did he intentionally conserve his energy in the beginning?”

…

Meanwhile, Yu Tian Xing’s expression turned grim as he watched Su Li leave. “Su Li… It seems like he made huge improvements after entering the Genius Secret Realm…”

“This…”

He Zhan and Yun Yi still had not recovered from the shock. They only looked at the name at the top of the Peak of Gravity Ranking blankly.

Su Li, 3,552nd step.

Needless to say, everyone in the Genius Secret Realm was in an uproar over Su Li’s latest feat.

“I don’t think anyone in the Genius Secret Realm would be able to break Su Li’s record this time…”

“I agree!”

“I thought Yu Tian Xing’s record was unbreakable… I didn’t expect Su Li to break his record!”

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