Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 790 - 784: Boiling_1

"Qin Wudao, how can this lowly man become number one?" Ning Sui Feng clenched his fists, the thought a furious roar in his heart. The man he despised was now leading the pack, leaving him far behind, fueling his boundless jealousy and murderous intent. Qin Wudao, you won't amount to much! No matter how high or dazzling you stand now, you're doomed to fall harder and end up a pathetic creature in the mud!

A moment later, Ning Sui Feng's lips curved into a slight smile, devoid of any anger. What am I doing? Am I actually jealous of someone who's about to become a mere slave? Ridiculous! No matter how strong Qin Wudao is, his brilliance will be fleeting!

He believed that Ji Huangdao would undoubtedly cultivate the "Taoist Seed Demon Technique," condense a demon seed, and forcibly control Qin Wudao, turning him into a servant. As for himself, he would remain the Saint Heir of the Carefree Sect, free to roam the world in pursuit of the great Dao, with the potential to ascend to the rank of Immortal King.

Having reconciled these thoughts, Ning Sui Feng lightly fanned himself and strolled casually down the heavenly road. At this moment, he felt enlightened!

"Ning Sui Feng, having passed six hundred trials, ranks one-thousandth, assigned to Earth Class, Squad Ten!"

「...」

It's getting harder and harder!

Inside the Pagoda, on the 1,001st floor, Qin Wudao stood in an Immortal City. Exquisite pavilions and towers were everywhere, resplendent with treasures. On these pavilions and within the buildings, women, their faces half-hidden by pipa instruments in an alluringly shy manner, dressed in gorgeous robes of unsurpassed beauty, were a common sight. It was as if he had arrived in a kingdom of women, a feast for the eyes and intoxicating to the heart.

But Qin Wudao couldn't muster any happiness.

TING TING TING TING.

The beautiful music echoed to the heavens, like a sudden downpour, like pearls scattering on a jade plate, like the chirping of orioles amongst flowers, like a babbling brook. Then, it shifted to the clash of spears and armored horses, the urgent howl of winds beyond the frontier. It seemed as if one could hear all the sounds in the world.

However, within this celestial music resided the Power of Laws, acting as countless invisible weapons—like swords, daggers, spears, and arrows, like all manner of killing implements. It was all-pervasive, penetrating Qin Wudao's ears. His soul convulsed, and his heart pounded as if it were about to explode. Any ordinary person in such an environment, even a Luo Tianxian, would feel a splitting headache and wail in agony.

But Qin Wudao couldn't move, let alone scream, because the slightest movement or cry would mean failing the trial.

As if an eternity had passed—like the world aging to desolation, oceans turning to mulberry fields, and stars shifting their courses—the piece of music finally ended.

Qin Wudao was horrified to discover that the music had slashed his soul power by fifty percent, leaving it with faint signs of collapse. Fortunately, just then, another melody began to play. It was gentle and soothing, lulling one into a state of tranquil comfort, relieving fatigue, mending the soul, and making one's spiritual power more resilient.

A melody that can kill! And yet, can also save!

When the melody faded, Qin Wudao passed this trial.

What will the next trial be? It should be a new trial involving the Power of Laws! Qin Wudao mused before entering the spatial passage. He realized that every trial he had overcome represented a unique Power of Laws, never repeating.

「The 1,000th Floor! Trial of the Yin Dao Law!」

Endless Yin winds ravaged, sharp as knives, slashing at Ji Huangdao's body. They shredded his four-clawed royal robe, revealing well-defined, bronze-colored muscles that spoke of his considerable physical strength. Under the relentless assault of myriad wind blades, chunks of his flesh were carved off, falling to the ground. Blood flowed freely, staining the earth red for five paces around.

"AHHH! I MUST HOLD ON!" Ji Huangdao roared in pain, his screams shaking the heavens. However, deep in my heart, one thought remains steadfast: I have to break the record!

「The 999th Floor! Trial of the Yang Dao Law!」

Ten suns hung in the sky, emitting a terrifying temperature that baked the earth. The Void itself twisted and spontaneously combusted, as if countless fireballs from heaven were raining down.

Amidst the cracked earth, Xiang Yu stood firm, holding his Overlord Spear. The armor on his body grew so hot it was like wearing a suit of fire. White smoke rose where the armor touched his skin, and the scent of cooked meat drifted into the air. His flesh was already cooked!

Xiang Yu remained motionless, not uttering even a groan. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, only to evaporate instantly before it could even seep from his pores. He hadn't chosen to remove his armor; instead, he deliberately increased the trial's difficulty to push past his limits.

Besides him, there were three others on the 999th floor.

Duan Jianghe's white robe had ignited, turning into a blazing garment before disintegrating into charred fragments that fell to the ground. The sword in his hand had also become scorching hot, so much so that his entire palm was thoroughly cooked, gradually charring and emitting a burnt smell.

However, how could a Swordsman be without his sword?

"A calm mind naturally keeps one cool!" a long, unhurried voice declared. Song Tianming sat cross-legged, resisting the scorching suns with sheer willpower, safeguarding his true self.

"Invigorating!" The most relaxed of them all was Ba Tu. He had set his twin axes aside, and now, under the blazing suns, he practiced his boxing on the parched earth. The force of his fists was ferocious, kicking up dust and distorting the Void.

「...」

"Someone has entered the 1,002nd floor!"

In the square, crowds of people craned their necks, looking up at the Pagoda and silently counting.

"This Qin Wudao, he is incredibly ferocious!"

"Is he truly from a Minor Thousand World? No, is he from the Mortal Realm? How is he even stronger than Crown Prince Zhou?"

"Have you noticed? Apart from Hongyi, all the other prodigies of the Qin Dynasty are still inside the Pagoda, ranked within the top one thousand!"

"Unbelievable! I did a quick count; the prodigies from the three major ruling dynasties combined barely number over a hundred!"

「...」

The prodigies were discussing this animatedly, their shock palpable. The Mentors observing from high above were somewhat calmer, though the anticipation in their eyes grew even more intense. He's only 198 floors away from breaking the record, one might have thought.

But everyone who entered the Pagoda for its trials knew that the difficulty escalated sharply with each floor. Beyond willpower, it tested one's physique, courage, and strategy. Failure in any single aspect meant elimination.

Under everyone's watchful gaze, Qin Wudao passed one trial after another.

The 1,010th floor!

The 1,020th floor!

The 1,030th floor...

The sun rose and set repeatedly. Five days passed in this manner. By now, only a little over thirty individuals remained in the Pagoda, and half of them were prodigies from the Qin Dynasty.

Unquestionably, Qin Wudao was still in the lead, currently tackling the 1,199th trial. If he passed this one, he would match the all-time highest record. Ji Huangdao, who had initially been close behind, had fallen far back, having just cleared the 1,170th trial.

Xiang Yu, the 1,169th trial!

Ba Tu, Duan Jianghe, and Gui Guzi were at the 1,165th trial!

The five generals—Han Xin, Huo Qubing, Yue Fei, Yang Zaixing, and Xue Rengui—were at the 1,164th trial! 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

In the square, everyone's gaze was riveted on the 1,199th floor, their eyes unblinking. They all wondered: could Qin Wudao match the record, or even... break it?

Time ticked by, minute by agonizing minute.

Five minutes later, under the intense focus of the entire crowd, the green light representing Qin Wudao on the 1,199th floor vanished and reappeared on the 1,200th floor!

Qin Wudao had matched the record!

The square erupted! The record Qin Wudao had just matched for the Pagoda was held by none other than Emperor Jiang, one of the Ten Great Protectors of the Human Clan!