492: Chapter 492 Choosing the Ultimate Power!

Now, turning our gaze back to Li Fan's side.

At this moment, Li Fan was completely unaware of the commotion happening outside.

By now, Li Fan had already been teleported by that spatial force to the foot of this Sacred Mountain Projection.

"Is this the Sacred Mountain?"

Li Fan looked up, his emotions surging, his breathing involuntarily growing slightly rapid.

Even from a distance, this Sacred Mountain had already felt incredibly grand and magnificent.

Not to mention now, being in such close proximity.

Looking up, one couldn't see its end at all; it resembled a pillar of heaven, a titanic deity!

Standing at its foot, anyone would likely feel a sense of insignificance in their heart.

Regarding this, Li Fan was not surprised.

A Sacred Mountain revered as a legend by countless beings should be exactly like this!

"That is!"

As Li Fan gazed at the Sacred Mountain, golden-glowing words suddenly appeared before his eyes.

[Extreme Realm of Strength:

Record Holder: Tai Wuji!

Names Left: Wu Tian, Feng Lingxiong...]

...

[Limit Realm of Fire:

Record Holder: Xiao Tengshan

Names Left: Huo Yu, Wu Wu...]

...

What was inscribed above were precisely the various challenges of the Sacred Mountain Challenge, along with their corresponding Record Holders.

These names shimmered with golden light, exuding a supreme aura, majestic and imposing, making one involuntarily feel awe.

Looking at these challenges and names, Li Fan's heart immediately surged with excitement.

He didn't recognize any of the people listed, but he knew these were all top-tier geniuses who had once shaken their eras and resonated throughout an age!

If he could surpass these legendary figures and have his own name inscribed above, the sense of accomplishment would be beyond words!

And soon.

As Li Fan took a step closer.

A terrifying sense of suppression instantly assailed Li Fan.

In an instant, Li Fan's cultivation was suppressed to Domain Lord level, first rank.

"Quite marvelous,"

Li Fan murmured softly to himself.

Regarding this, Li Fan wasn't panicked at all, as the rules mentioned earlier stated there was such a restriction near the Sacred Mountain.

However, this restriction was gentler than he had imagined.

And before Li Fan could fully process this restriction.

A voice like the whisper of a deity suddenly sounded by his ear.

"Please select the challenge you wish to undertake!"

At the same time.

A faint golden panel materialized in the void before Li Fan.

On the panel, all the challenges of the Sacred Mountain were marked.

"Extreme Realm of Strength, Limit Realm of Fire, Extreme Realm of Spear, Extreme Realm of Sword..."

Li Fan scanned through each of these challenges.

Calling them challenges, each one essentially corresponded to a Great Dao, a fundamental law of the universe.

Only a few appeared to be more comprehensive, such as the Extreme Realm of Speed, Extreme Realm of Attack Power, Extreme Realm of Defense, and the like.

Meanwhile.

Just as Li Fan was preparing to undertake a Sacred Mountain Challenge.

Outside.

Nearly all beings in the virtual venues across the major domains of the universe had their eyes fixed on the Sacred Mountain Projection and Li Fan.

They had basically all seen the footage of Li Fan, at Domain Lord level sixth rank, shattering a star with a single punch.

Now, while still in shock, a new anticipation had risen within them.

That was, could someone as powerful as Li Fan leave his name on this Sacred Mountain?!

At this moment.

In the various virtual venues, discussions were like roaring waves.

"Li Fan is about to begin his challenge. Can he leave his name on the Sacred Mountain?"

"Hard to say. Li Fan's strength is indeed terrifying, but he faces the senior geniuses who once stood at the pinnacle of the universe. Their strength is even more formidable. For Li Fan to leave his name, the difficulty is not small!"

"Not just 'not small'! Him thinking of shattering a star for points just shows he's a bit cleverer than others. It doesn't necessarily mean his strength is enough to leave a name!"

"True. But if he actually can leave a name, his points will truly take a cliff-like lead!"

"I feel he really might! This guy is genuinely fierce!"

"Let's wait and see. Whether he can leave a name, we'll know soon."

"I heard there are many categories in the Sacred Mountain Challenge. I wonder which one Li Fan will choose?"

"He shattered a star with one punch; he must follow the Great Dao of Strength. So I think it's highly likely to be the Extreme Realm of Strength!"

"I think so too! But this category seems overly competitive. The Great Dao of Strength is one of the fundamental Great Daos among the myriad Daos of the universe, with a low entry barrier, so the number of cultivators is probably the highest. But precisely because of that, standing out among them is extremely difficult!"

"Indeed. If he chooses the Extreme Realm of Strength challenge, leaving a name is probably very hard. But it seems the Extreme Realm of Strength is the only one he can challenge, right? Could he have achievements in other areas?"

"Li Fan should make his choice soon. It'll be clear in a moment!"

...

And at this time.

Not only were the ordinary people in the virtual venues highly expectant, curious whether Li Fan could leave his name on the Sacred Mountain and which challenge he would choose to undertake.

The high-ranking figures aboard the ships of various major forces on the periphery of the star domain were the same.

Their gazes were also all locked on Li Fan at this moment.

"Li Fan has quite a few challenges to choose from. I wonder which category he will pick?"

"Extreme Realm of Strength, Limit Realm of Fire, including the Extreme Realm of Thought—Li Fan can choose any of these. However, among them, only the Limit Realm of Fire seems slightly less difficult."

"Actually, none are easy. It's best if he can leave a name; if not, it's understandable. Anyway, Li Fan's current strength has already exceeded our expectations. With his strength, even if he can't leave a name on the Sacred Mountain, his final ranking won't be low!"

Aboard the Cosmic Cloud Company's ship, Tai Fang and several mentors beside him were also watching Li Fan.

Compared to outsiders, they naturally had a better understanding of Li Fan.

Therefore, regarding which challenge he might choose, they also had a clearer idea.

Besides his accomplishments in the Great Dao of Strength, Li Fan's attainments in the Great Dao of Fire and the Great Dao of Thought were also extremely high.

He could potentially choose any of these three challenges.

However, which specific challenge he would choose, they didn't know either. They could only wait for Li Fan to make his choice to find out.

And in fact, apart from the people outside.

The various Contestants currently within the star domain had also, intentionally or not, slowed their pace of slaying beasts, occasionally glancing towards the direction of the Sacred Mountain.

That's right.

They too were very curious. As the first among them to undertake the Sacred Mountain Challenge, could this dark horse, Li Fan, actually leave his name on the Sacred Mountain?!

And back to Li Fan.

Li Fan, looking at the dense array of options before him.

After taking a deep breath, his gaze couldn't help but settle on "Extreme Realm of Strength."

That's right.

His final choice was this Extreme Realm of Strength!

The Great Dao of Strength, the Dao with which he began his journey, was something he was very confident in.

He very much wanted to see what level his attainments in the Great Dao of Strength would be when facing these universe's top geniuses who had once excelled in this aspect!

Then, without the slightest hesitation, Li Fan directly responded to that voice like a deity's whisper.

"I choose to challenge the Extreme Realm of Strength!"