Chapter 399: 273: Cloud Water Secret Realm, The Gap Between Geniuses - 2

Chapter 399: Chapter 273: Cloud Water Secret Realm, The Gap Between Geniuses – 2

He had also paid attention to this information in the past.

The result he got was that the Four Great Secret Realms were four extremely mysterious places, and no one knew where they were located.

But every time the descendants of the secret realms appeared in the world, they would inevitably stir up countless ripples.

It was said that even the establishment of the Holy Mountain was initially supported by the tacit consent of the Four Great Secret Realms, which allowed it to be recognized by the Major Sects all over the world.

In conclusion, these were four very mysterious and powerful forces.

Unexpectedly, they had suddenly appeared here.

Curious, Lu Qing immediately activated his Superpower and looked up at the sky.

“This lineup, and these robes, are they people from the Cloud Water Secret Realm?!”

In the heights of the Holy City, those figures with powerful presences also trembled when they saw the scene above.

“No mistake, that Cloud Water pattern is the symbol of the Cloud Water Secret Realm.”

“This change in heaven and earth, the recovery of spiritual energy, could it be that even the Four Great Secret Realms can no longer hold back?”

“With the people from the Cloud Water Secret Realm here, those from the other three secret realms must also be close by.”

“What do you think, should we go up and greet them?”

“Don’t rush, let’s see how things go. Besides, even if we were to go greet them, it wouldn’t be our turn.”

…

While these powerful figures were discussing, a young man in brocade clothing riding on the back of a flying bird

suddenly said to Bai Bufan and others above on the Heavenly Ladder, “What? It seems like you’re still not convinced by my earlier assessment?”

Everyone could tell that the voice that had spoken mockingly before was the same one.

“Sir, you jest, we hold no grievances.”

Although Bai Bufan and the others could not recognize the person’s identity,

being able to tame so many extraordinary flying birds must definitely belong to some formidable force.

Piecing together from what their Sect elders had discussed before, they could roughly guess.

These people were probably the legendary people from the secret realms.

Where would they dare show any anger?

“Is that so? But from the looks you had just now, it seemed quite the opposite,” the young man in brocade chuckled, “Well, if I don’t let you witness it for yourself, you won’t understand that there are always bigger fishes out there.”

After speaking, the young man in brocade tugged at the reins in his hand, and the enormous bird beneath his feet let out a long cry. With a flap of its wings, it stirred up a fierce wind and swooped violently toward the mountain below.

Its ferocious momentum frightened the martial artists gathered at the foot of the mountain, causing them to cry out in shock and retreat to both sides.

They feared they might be struck by the giant bird’s wings and have their muscles crushed and bones broken.

Fortunately, the young man in brocade had no intention of harming anyone; just as the flying bird neared the ground, his body leaped and landed on the Heavenly Ladder.

The giant bird then suddenly flapped its wings, stirring the air current and sharply ascending back into the sky.

As for the young man, as soon as he landed on the ladder, he didn’t pause for a moment.

With a step, his body was already soaring into the air like an arrow released from a bow, heading upwards.

When he landed again on the white jade steps, the crowd below couldn’t help but let out a gasp of astonishment.

For this leap had crossed over twenty or more steps, a height of about seventy to eighty feet.

It was nearly twice as high as Bai Bufan’s initial leap!

And that was not all; after landing on the white jade steps, the young man in brocade, without even a slight pause, lightly tapped his foot and his body surged upward again.

It was as if the pressure on the Heavenly Ladder meant nothing to him at all.

This second leap, though not as high as the first, still reached a height of about sixty to seventy feet.

Then, when his body landed again on the white jade steps, he stomped his foot, and his body abruptly rose again.

In this manner, the young man in brocade, like a nimble monkey on a sheer cliff, continuously and rapidly hopped and climbed on the Heavenly Ladder.

Soon, he arrived at the location of Bai Bufan and others.

The young man in brocade didn’t pause at all but merely showed a disdainful smile before brushing past them and continuing to leap upwards.

At this point, Bai Bufan and the others could hardly afford to be angry, merely watching in astonishment as the young man in brocade easily surpassed them and continued upward.

The crowd at the foot of the mountain was also in silence at this moment.

All were stunned, watching the young man in brocade, though much slower than at the start, still climb at a formidable speed.

One hundred seventy, one hundred eighty, one hundred ninety…

Although he had surpassed Bai Bufan and the others, the young man in brocade still managed to cross several steps with each stride.

Everyone watched, eyes wide open, as he gradually approached the legendary position.

Finally, when the young man in the brocade clothes landed steadily on the 200th step, his figure remained incredibly stable, and his expression calm.

The crowd below suddenly erupted.

“200 steps, he actually reached the 200th step!”

“Isn’t it rumored that Postnatal Realm Martial Artists can only ascend to the 199th step at most? Above that is the domain of the Innate Realm. Could this person be an Innate Realm Expert?”

“That’s impossible. I don’t feel the unique aura of the Innate Realm coming from him.”

“The record for Postnatal Realm Martial Artists ascending the Heavenly Ladder was set over a thousand years ago by ‘Di Yu’. I can’t believe it was broken today!”

“Who exactly is this person, even more talented than ‘Di Yu’ from a thousand years ago?”

…

At a high place in the Holy City, those figures with strong auras were also shocked.

“He really reached 200 steps, and he is still in the Postnatal Realm, right?”

“That’s inevitable. Otherwise, with his bold words and mocking Bai Bufan and the others, if he himself were in the Innate Realm, wouldn’t it be like bullying the weak and embarrassing himself?”

“He truly is from a secret land; the pressure at the 200th step, even for someone who has just broken through to the Initial Innate Realm, might not be so easily endured. Yet this young man ascended so effortlessly. It seems he could even go higher. Could he possibly contend with Innate Realm as a Postnatal being?”

“What’s so strange about a Postnatal body contending with the Innate Realm? It’s not as if it hasn’t been done before by those coming from the Four Great Secret Lands.”

“The heritage of the secret lands is indeed quite different from ours. Otherwise, they couldn’t have covertly dominated this world for so long.”

“In the past, people from the secret lands, though coming out to gain experience, usually one or two at most, this time the emergence of so many from the Cloud Water Secret Realm and so conspicuously, it seems the world is really about to change.”

…

“It’s so easy for him to reach the 200th step.”

On the other side, Lin Zhirui was somewhat stunned as he watched the figure on the Heavenly Ladder.

As someone who had climbed the Heavenly Ladder more than once, he naturally knew how strong the pressure on the ladder was.

Especially after the 150th step, the pressure was almost reaching the limit for a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

Even for him, it was difficult step by step, slowly struggling to climb, finally managing to reach the 171st step.

He never imagined that among Postnatal Martial Artists, there would be someone who could ascend so effortlessly and even instantly reach the 200th step.

Indeed, although so far away, Li Zhirui couldn’t sense the young man’s aura.

But he was certain that the other person must be a Postnatal Martial Artist.

The cultivators of the Cloud Water Secret Realm are famously proud.

They would surely disdain to engage in bullying the weaker.

But knowing this only added to the shock Li Zhirui felt.

“Mr. Zhi Rui, it seems your information was mistaken, there are Postnatal Realm Martial Artists who can reach the 200th step.

Surely as the legend of the secret realm states, anyone emerging from there is incredibly formidable.”

Lu Qing said with a face full of admiration.

“Lu Qing, my young friend, how can you remain so composed?”

Seeing the admiration on Lu Qing’s face, Lin Zhirui suddenly asked.

“Huh?” Lu Qing looked over, puzzled.

“Seeing such a great disparity, do you not feel a hint of despair?” Lin Zhirui said.

“That great disparity, are you talking about that high person from the Cloud Water Secret Realm?”

Lu Qing, seeing the confusion on Lin Zhirui’s face, suddenly understood his point and chuckled softly.

“Mr. Zhi Rui, people’s talents and circumstances differ; on the path of cultivation, naturally there are highs and lows, highs and lows.

Having embarked on this path, we can’t just give up cultivation because our talents are inferior to others, can we?

Since that’s the case, why should we trouble ourselves by always comparing with others?

We cultivators need only compare with ourselves.

As long as today’s self is stronger than yesterday’s self, it indicates that our cultivation has not been in vain.

With persistence, even if we cannot catch up with those extraordinary talents for the time being, I believe that one day in the future, we will indeed encounter our destined opportunities.

As they say, ‘as heaven’s movement is ever vigorous, so must a gentleman ceaselessly strive.’ Don’t you think there is reason in this, Mr. Zhi Rui?”

After hearing Lu Qing’s words, Lin Zhirui felt a sudden jolt through his body.