499: Chapter 499 Phoenix Nine Li!

Suddenly, a raging fire rose from that area!

The flames were crimson like blood, burning intensely and wildly, scorching the surrounding space until it warped and distorted.

From within the flames, a figure dressed in red robes slowly rose.

It was a young woman in a fiery red robe, embroidered with a lifelike Phoenix pattern.

The Phoenix looked as if it were about to take flight, its feathers rendered in exquisite detail, appearing to come alive under the glow of the flames.

Her face was stunningly beautiful, with an innate arrogance between her brows.

Her long hair draped over her shoulders, strands dancing amidst the fire.

Behind her, a pair of Phoenix wings burned fiercely.

The wings were condensed from pure flame, spanning several Zhang when unfolded; with every flap, countless sparks showered down, as if a Phoenix had descended upon the mortal world.

"It's Huang Jiuli! Is she going to step forward and challenge it?!"

"Huang Jiuli, the direct descendant of Phoenix Divine Mountain. It's said her true form is a pure-blooded Phoenix!"

"Guess how many floors Huang Jiuli can reach."

"I bet 600 floors!"

"Stop barking! Even among the Special Grade Disciples, Huang Jiuli is a Prodigy-level talent. I'm guessing over 900 floors!"

"Simp!"

"...What do you know? Huang Jiuli is my goddess!"

Seeing this, the surrounding Prodigies discussed among themselves, their eyes filled with shock and anticipation.

The Prodigies who had been observing from the sidelines now looked up at the figure within the flames.

Many other Special Grade Prodigies also turned their gazes toward Huang Jiuli.

They all wanted to see just how powerful this direct descendant of Phoenix Divine Mountain truly was.

Huang Jiuli ignored the surrounding chatter.

She merely gave the Heavenly Stairway a faint glance, then retracted her wings and landed on the first step of the Heavenly Stairway.

The moment her toes touched down, a faint Phoenix flame mark was left on the Heavenly Stairway.

The mark was crimson like blood, emitting a scorching aura, but it vanished in an instant as if it had never existed.

Activating the Phoenix True Fire around her body, Huang Jiuli was instantly enveloped in flames.

That fire was no ordinary fire; it was Phoenix True Fire, the unique Origin fire of the Phoenix clan, containing the dual powers of destruction and New Student.

Immediately after, she transformed into a fiery red figure and charged up the Heavenly Stairway!

Her speed was fast—astonishingly fast!

Many people couldn't even see clearly; they only felt a blur before their eyes, and the fiery red figure had already vanished from their sight.

By the time they spotted her again, she was already far up the Heavenly Stairway!

"What floor is that!"

"I don't know, at least above the 50th floor!"

"More than that! I'd say at least the 70th!"

"*Hiss*, how terrifying!"

A burst of exclamations erupted from the crowd.

Seeing this, Qin Yan was also startled.

Huang Jiuli's strength was truly terrifying!

On the Heavenly Stairway, every time Huang Jiuli's figure leaped, she advanced a significant distance!

She wasn't walking; she was flying, leaping, and soaring across!

100 floors!

200 floors!

300 floors!

400 floors!

In less than a moment—

500 floors!

Huang Jiuli's figure landed firmly on the 500th floor of the Heavenly Stairway!

She became the first Prodigy to pass the 500th floor since the Heavenly Stairway opened!

After she passed the 500th floor, a dazzling golden light erupted from the Heavenly Stairway.

It enveloped her form, and she instantly vanished from everyone's sight.

Quite a few surrounding Special Grade Disciples were also shocked upon seeing this.

These Special Grade Prodigies, who usually held themselves in high regard, now had solemn expressions.

Even if they were to climb the Heavenly Stairway, it would certainly not be this easy!

They might also be able to pass 500 floors, but they definitely couldn't do it with the same effortless grace and ease as Huang Jiuli.

Huang Jiuli's performance made them deeply realize—

Even among Special Grade Disciples, there are gaps in strength.

And the gap was not small at all.

*Boom!*

Just then, a burly man, like a human meteor, slammed heavily onto the Heavenly Stairway!

He was a young man over two meters tall, with knotted muscles brimming with explosive power.

A faint Mystic Yellow color shimmered on his body, with ancient runes flowing across his skin, emitting an aura as heavy as a mountain.

"I, Zhao Wuji, want to see just how many floors I can reach!"

His voice was like a booming bell; as he finished speaking, he stomped his foot down!

*Thud, thud, thud!*

Rapid and heavy footsteps rang out, like the beating of war drums or the striking of a giant hammer against the ground.

Like a human Vicious Beast, every step Zhao Wuji took caused the Heavenly Stairway to tremble.

He wasn't walking at all; he was charging and colliding, rushing up the Heavenly Stairway in the most arrogant and direct manner!

His speed was not inferior to Huang Jiuli's in the slightest!

The burly figure was like a Mystic Yellow bolt of lightning, rapidly ascending the golden Heavenly Stairway.

Fifty floors, one hundred floors, two hundred floors—in the blink of an eye, he had already surged past three hundred floors, his speed leaving countless people dumbfounded.

At the very same moment Zhao Wuji charged onto the Heavenly Stairway—

Several incredibly powerful auras suddenly erupted from the square!

"Roar—!"

A Dragon's roar echoed through the clouds!

A golden Dragon phantom several Zhang long soared into the sky, circling and dancing!

"Clang—!"

The Sword Intent hummed, clear and resonant!

An invisible giant sword phantom stretched across the Void Realm, emitting a sharpness that could cut through anything!

"Boom—!"

Imperial Qi permeated the surroundings!

A crowned emperor phantom stood tall and majestic, suppressing everything in all directions!

"Whoosh—!"

A hurricane swept through, howling between heaven and earth!

A green storm swirled wildly, churning the clouds and winds!

One powerful figure after another descended from the sky, landing on the Heavenly Stairway!

Even more Special Grade Disciples appeared one by one!

Without any hesitation, they stepped forward and charged up the Heavenly Stairway!

Their speed was as fast as lightning!

Within a few breaths, they had crossed dozens of floors!

They surged forward toward higher, further, and stronger levels!

The entire Heavenly Stairway instantly became an arena for the Prodigies!

...

"Qin Yan, this time I definitely won't lose to you."

Lin Qingyue's voice sounded in his ear.

She turned around, her pale blue eyes looking at Qin Yan with a gaze filled with determination, stubbornness, and an indescribable Battle Intent.

This time, she was determined to surpass Qin Yan in the Battle of the Heavenly Stairway and then challenge him in the upcoming tournament!

To avenge the time he had ruthlessly tried to kill her!

However, she only intended to challenge him once; she wouldn't challenge him three times in a row to make him lose his Special Grade Disciple status.

After all, they didn't have any deep-seated hatred, and they were fellow villagers from Blue Star; she might even need to rely on his help later.

She knew where to draw the line.

Having said that, without waiting for Qin Yan's reaction, currents of water coiled around her body.

The water was soft yet resilient, lifting her up and carrying her toward the Heavenly Stairway.

The pale blue figure, like a clear stream, landed lightly upon the Heavenly Stairway.