Chapter 249: Daring to Challenge Píxiū—Is That Really So Impressive?

The supreme technique, Haozhen True Fire, manifested within the Void Spirit Realm.

This supreme technique from the Eternal Life Realm contains boundless mysteries of the Fire Dao; though far inferior to the Great Five Elements Art, it surpassed the fire-controlling art of that "Fire Cloud Immortal" by an incalculable margin.

The instant Fang Yu unleashed Haozhen True Fire, he broke Fire Cloud Immortal's record.

Fang Yu was not at all surprised. In this world, many Dao arts remained in a primitive age; humanity had to observe the bone inscriptions of ferocious birds and beasts to learn and improve, and even the so-called Fire Cloud Immortal's fire-controlling art could not compare to the mature supreme techniques of the Eternal Life Realm.

Haozhen True Fire, upon appearing, immediately broke the record and became the ultimate mastery of fire control.

Another stone tablet reappeared in the void, inscribed with a line of characters glowing with blinding brilliance, radiant and dazzling.

"Ultimate Fire Control: I am the Supreme of Yuhuaxian Sect."

"What? Again him? He broke another record?"

At the same time, everyone across the Void Spirit Realm saw this new record, and a great uproar erupted.

"How could this 'I am the Supreme of Yuhuaxian Sect' be so powerful? Earlier he reached the ultimate in formation arts—how could he now also reach the ultimate in fire control?"

"Where did this Yuhuaxian Sect member come from? Ultimate fire control—this is utterly unbelievable. Since Fire Cloud Immortal shattered the record tens of thousands of years ago, no one has broken it since."

"Even the offspring of ancient ferocious birds, masters of fire techniques, have not reached ultimate fire control. Could this Yuhuaxian Sect disciple be another descendant of an ancient ferocious bird? Is he the son of Zhu Que, or a descendant of the Fire Kirin?"

"Fire control, fire control—someone has reached a new pinnacle in the path of fire? This is simply unimaginable."

At the Initial Ground, those who had been watching Fang Yu were still immersed in the fact that he had shattered the ultimate in formation arts, when they saw this "I am the Supreme of Yuhuaxian Sect" break yet another pinnacle.

Within a single day, he broke two records—something almost unheard of in past ages.

Around the one-zhang radius of the revived Great Blue Stone at the Initial Ground, radiant light surged intermittently, with auroras forming golden pathways as group after group of people emerged.

These people had received whispers from others present and had descended here to witness the Yuhuaxian Sect disciple who had broken two records in one day.

"Look, he obtained another treasure bone—this one seems to be a King Bone! Its value is immense; in the outside world, only ancient great nations or clans with endless lineages could possibly possess it."

The golden pathways shimmered brilliantly as crowds of cultivators emerged—these were powerful ones from higher-tier paradises and cavernous heavens, who had heard of the events here and rushed to witness the spectacle.

As they stepped out of the passage, they saw the Void Spirit Realm bestow a crystal-clear, glowing treasure bone—this bone differed from all others, radiating immense power, mysterious and formidable.

It was a King Bone.

Its value was too great!

Instantly, everyone erupted in excitement.

Those present ranged from youths to elders, even ancient relics with no teeth or hair left; upon meeting, their eyes immediately fixed on Fang Yu.

Yet Fang Yu's expression remained calm. Receiving the Void Spirit Realm's recognition through one of Yuhua Sect's supreme techniques, Haozhen True Fire, was exactly as he had anticipated.

Of course, obtaining a King Bone was also a modest gain.

Fang Yu's gaze remained fixed on the records inscribed on the tablet.

"Yao Yue: One Thought, Flowers Bloom; Withered Trees Regenerate. Life Force Unmatched in Blood Moving Realm."

This record, from a thousand years ago, spoke of a man nicknamed "Yao Yue," who reached the peak of life force in the Blood Moving Realm.

Another record read: "Shi Yi: Opened the Heavenly Eyes, slew nine Beast Kings in a single battle, established the greatest record of King Slaying at the Initial Ground."

Those gathered around felt deep admiration for this record, for the achievement was astonishing—a Beast King ruled over entire mountain ranges, towering and immensely powerful; ordinary cultivators fleeing one would be lucky to survive, let alone fight back.

A Beast King was the absolute apex of its realm, peerless in combat—otherwise, how could one dare call oneself "King"?

Beast Kings normally avoided each other, yet Shi Yi faced nine of them in a single battle and slew them all—such a feat was glorious, unmatched by any.

"This 'I am the Supreme of Yuhuaxian Sect' seems to be studying Shi Yi's record. What is he planning? Does he intend to break Shi Yi's record? Remember, Shi Yi is a Heavenly Eye Bearer, a born sage who defeated nine Beast Kings—this is the pinnacle of combat prowess, the dream many strive to reach."

"Does he intend to break the record of this peerless genius? I can't even fathom it. Logically, Shi Yi, a Heavenly Eye Bearer, is utterly unmatched—but this 'I am the Supreme of Yuhuaxian Sect' has already shattered two records, reaching the ultimate in both formation arts and fire control—who is truly stronger remains unclear."

"Slaying nine Beast Kings in a single battle—that's terrifying. It requires not only strength but also luck—where could one possibly gather nine Beast Kings to attack at once?"

The girl who had earlier informed Fang Yu of some basics stuck out her tongue.

This girl's nickname was Cai Luan, also a peerless genius—but upon seeing Shi Yi's record, she shook her head, never even considering surpassing it.

"Shi Yi's name has already shaken this land—who doesn't know him? He is a true peerless prodigy, unmatched in history, incomparable by anyone."

Another voice spoke up.

Nine Beast Kings uniting to attack Shi Yi was nothing short of a miracle—and in a sense, proved the supreme might of the Heavenly Eyes.

"I heard Shi Yi is searching for Píxiū cubs and Táowù descendants, seeking to battle such supreme beings!"

Another elder sighed.

In those higher realms, numerous powerful ancient bloodlines existed—even possibly pure-blooded ferocious beasts' cubs.

Any human daring to challenge such pure-blooded beings is destined to be etched in history, and will surely enter the Hundred Races Battlefield in future ages to fight for humanity's interests.

"He dares to duel Píxiū cubs and fight against Yázì descendants? His strength is terrifying—unimaginable."

Many present sighed. Some are born gods, born sages, destined to reach the highest—no one can halt their rise.

Fang Yu listened to these murmurs, a faint smile curling on his lips. "Do humans really undervalue themselves? To dare challenge Píxiū or Yázì descendants is enough to earn eternal fame? It sounds utterly ironic. Píxiū, Yázì—to me, they are mere ants."

Fang Yu truly felt this way. In the Eternal Life Realm, human Dao and immortal Dao reigned supreme. Though those so-called ancient ferocious beasts were powerful, to true masters they were as ants—as the supreme ruler of the Xuanhuang Great World, Exalted Linglong, who kept true dragons, Píxiū, Kirin, Taotie, Kunpeng, Bai Ze, Zhu Que, Xuan Wu, Teng She… countless strange beasts—mere playthings in her world, bowing daily to offer her devotion and spiritual energy.

Yet in this world, humanity's foundation is weak; merely contending with the offspring of Píxiū or Yázì earns worship from all—this felt deeply uncomfortable.

But when his words echoed through the Void Spirit Realm, every onlooker's face turned to shock, some thinking they had misheard.

"You're done, do you know that!"