Chapter 1076: The Rampaging Yuan Fei
"As long as you step onto the Heaven Beyond Heaven, you can become a Personal Disciple!" The crowd clenched their fists, keeping these words in mind. Personal Disciple was their next goal. Only by becoming a Personal Disciple would they have a real chance to receive guidance from the Martial Emperor. For now, they were still just disciples. On the Heavenly Terrace, various resources would be provided for their cultivation, but the Martial Emperor would not appear to see them.
"But right now, I can only step onto the Third Heaven. There are still many heavenly steps before me. I have to cross them all, and only then, like Lin Feng, can I reach the Ninth Heaven and have a chance to touch the Heaven Beyond Heaven." Many people recalled the terror of the Ninth Heaven, igniting a spark of determination within their hearts. Since Lin Feng could step onto the Ninth Heaven, why couldn't they?
"Senior Brother, do we have a chance to be promoted to the first batch of Martial Emperor's Disciples?" At this moment, those from the second batch of Martial Emperor's Disciples spoke up, asking for an opportunity. They, too, needed a chance.
"Of course. On this Heavenly Terrace, everyone will have a fair cultivation environment. The strong rise, and the weak are eliminated. As long as one of you steps onto the Third Heaven one day, you can eliminate someone still stuck on the Second Heaven, take their place, and reside in the palace they once lived in. If several people are on the Second Heaven, then we compare their cultivation levels. The one with the lower cultivation is eliminated first!"
Mu Chen spoke, causing many hearts to tighten. The first batch of Martial Emperor's Disciples enjoyed good cultivation resources, but it wasn't all leisurely. If you didn't improve while others did, you would be eliminated, and your position would be taken by someone behind you.
"It's the same for you. If you covet someone else's palace, you can step onto a higher heaven than theirs. In doing so, you can take over their palace and kick them out. So, your rankings are only temporary!"
Mu Chen continued, creating a sense of urgency among the crowd. If someone ranked lower had a grudge against someone ranked higher, they could step onto a higher heaven, take over their palace, and use this method to humiliate them.
This kind of competitive mechanism would be intense, making them all feel an invisible pressure.
But pressure was the driving force for their progress. Being surpassed meant losing face. Even for the sake of their dignity, they had to keep moving forward and not be overtaken.
"That guy Lin Feng has already stepped onto the Ninth Heaven. Not only does he have good cultivation resources, but he's also far ahead of everyone else. Catching up to him won't be easy."
The crowd's gazes inadvertently fell on Lin Feng. This guy could go to the Ninth Heaven. The one behind him was Meng Ba, but he was only at the Fifth Heaven. Who knew when he would catch up?
"Alright. With the keys you obtained on the Nine Heavens, you can go up easily. Choose your palaces according to your ranking order. Lin Feng, you go first. The Venerable Martial disciples' palaces will be arranged later!"
Mu Chen said to the crowd. Then, they saw Lin Feng holding the Crown Key, stepping into the Ninth Heaven. In an instant, a gentle, auspicious light enveloped his body, covering him. Stepping onto the First Heaven, he felt no oppressive force.
The benefit of the key was finally revealed. With it, Lin Feng could easily walk up to the Ninth Heaven.
When Lin Feng stepped onto the Second Heaven, he naturally felt no oppressive force either. Effortlessly, as expected, behind the Second Heaven, there was a hidden world. A wide avenue stretched out, with rows of palaces lining its sides, as if it were a microcosm of the Heavenly Terrace. These palaces were presumably for their cultivation. With so many palaces, they would surely have access to many cultivation resources. Lin Feng was looking forward to it. He could enjoy all the cultivation resources on the Ninth Heaven.
Although the eighty-one palaces before him all exuded a vast and ethereal aura, there were clear differences in their energy. The grandest hall at the highest point had the strongest concentration of Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi. It was obvious at a glance that this was the best palace. They were to choose in order of their ranking, ensuring that those ranked higher could easily pick the best cultivation palace!
On the palace, there was a large keyhole, shaped exactly like the Crown Key he had obtained on the Ninth Heaven, only larger. It was visible at a glance. Clearly, Lin Feng knew what he had to do.
He placed the Crown Key into the gap. It slowly expanded and fit perfectly. In an instant, a brilliant crown of light enveloped Lin Feng's body, giving him a unique aura. Suddenly, some new information appeared in his mind.
A faint smile appeared in his eyes. He knew that the palace before him was now his. Moreover, with just a single thought, this palace could appear on any of the Nine Heavens.
Next, those ranked after Lin Feng began to choose their palaces in order, without any disorder. In just a short while, everyone had chosen their palaces. From then on, they could cultivate in the palaces on the Heavenly Terrace.
The second batch of disciples below showed a trace of envy. The cultivation palaces and the resources behind the Nine Heavens were things they didn't have. This strengthened their resolve. No matter what, they had to step onto the top of the Nine Heavens, replace those above, and obtain these cultivation resources.
"Alright. For the time being, cultivate here in peace and strive to improve your cultivation realms. You are the first batch of Martial Emperor's Disciples recruited by the Master. Countless eyes are watching you. I hope that when you leave the Heavenly Terrace, you will all have improved. Also, don't fall behind other Martial Emperor's Disciples, such as those from the Heavenly Dragon Divine Fortress. They have always had their eyes on the Heavenly Terrace."
Mu Chen spoke earnestly. This was the first batch of Martial Emperor's Disciples, holding special significance for the Heavenly Terrace. If they performed too poorly when they went out, it would undoubtedly bring shame to the Heavenly Terrace. As he said, countless people were scrutinizing them with magnified gazes.
"We understand!"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Even if Mu Chen hadn't said it, they knew they were the center of attention. The recruitment of the first batch of disciples by the Stone Emperor and Yu Emperor was already a grand affair, drawing the attention of the Eight Wastelands Realm. Coupled with the provocation from the Heavenly Dragon Divine Fortress, it undoubtedly added more pressure on them.
"You all come with me!" Mu Chen said to the first batch of Venerable Martial disciples. Their cultivation had already reached the Venerable Martial Realm, so they naturally had to be separated from the Heavenly Martial cultivators and be tempered with different methods.
The group left one after another, leaving only the Heavenly Martial disciples. From now on, this Heavenly Terrace was theirs to roam. As long as they had the strength, they could do whatever they wanted, even step onto the Heaven Beyond Heaven.
"Hehe, let me give it a try too!"
Yuan Fei grinned, then stepped forward, easily ascending the First Heaven. The demon ape was born with immense strength, and as the grandson of the Great Ape Emperor, his potential was absolutely terrifying. Xuan Yuan Potian, who was at the same cultivation level as him, could only flee in disgrace before him. And since Xuan Yuan Potian endured the same oppressive force, if he could reach the Fifth Heaven, Yuan Fei could certainly go further!
As expected, for the first three heavens, Yuan Fei seemed to exert little effort, crossing them directly with ease, causing many to sigh inwardly. This was the gap!
Because of Yuan Fei's identity, the crowd was quite interested in him, wanting to see which heaven he could reach.
On the Fourth Heaven, Yuan Fei began to exert force. His legs were like two mountain ranges, causing the heavenly ladder to rumble with a thunderous roar that shook people's hearts. He crossed it directly.
Ascending the Fifth Heaven, Yuan Fei let out a skyward roar, beating his chest and stamping his feet. A terrifying aura rolled forth. Those close to him felt a shocking demonic force pounding against their bodies and quickly dodged.
Ascending the Sixth Heaven, Yuan Fei's body expanded, as if he had transformed into an ancient ape, filled with a rampaging aura. He seemed like a primordial demon ape. When he roared, it felt as if heaven and earth would shatter. Demonic energy filled the sky, but nothing could stop him.
Ascending the Seventh Heaven, a colossal demonic shadow appeared behind Yuan Fei—a true giant ape, pitch-black and ferocious, as tall as a small mountain. The mere sight of it made people's hearts tremble with fear. When he stepped forward, it shook the crowd's heartbeats.
When he ascended the Eighth Heaven, Yuan Fei's blood vessels bulged. The fur on the giant ape behind him stood on end. In his hand, he held an enlarged giant staff, swinging it towards the sky. It transformed into a cloud of demonic energy, shaking the heavens and earth with a boom. The commotion startled Mu Chen, who returned to see Yuan Fei, transformed into the shadow of a demon ape, smashing the sky with his wooden staff. He was left speechless. Like Lin Feng, Yuan Fei seemed to want to break the heavens, stepping onto the Eighth Heaven with an overwhelmingly domineering posture. Finally, he easily crossed onto the Ninth Heaven!
When all the aura disappeared, heaven and earth fell silent, but the hearts of the crowd were pounding. In their minds, the shadow of a terrifying demon ape still lingered!
PS: Thanks to Wu Di, Xue Ba, sushixuan, and Cai Yun for their tips. If you don't ask for flowers, you don't get them. You guys are ruthless!