The scene was truly shocking.
In less than a day, all one hundred mountain peaks had consecutively bloomed with radiant celestial light, their dazzling beams piercing straight into the firmament.
Every living being present was stunned, unable to believe what they were witnessing.
It was known that the One Hundred and Eight Peaks were no ordinary mountains. Legend had it that they were formed from the physical bodies of two incredibly terrifying ancient beings who had perished together.
Each peak contained astonishing fortune, yet also harbored pervasive and treacherous dangers.
Yet now, someone had traversed one hundred peaks in just over half a day.
This feat was unprecedented!
"Who is that person, to be so formidable?"
"One hundred peaks erupted with ten-thousand-zhang rays of light, beams shooting into the sky, it's astonishing. There must be some mystery hidden within."
"There's a rumor that a world-shattering secret is buried here. If one could unravel it, achieving godhood might be just a matter of thought."
"Is that true? Could it be that someone today will uncover this incredible enigma!"
Discussions erupted from all sides, ceaseless.
Even the prominent figures of the peak Immortal Emperor realm were paying close attention, their ambitions stirred.
If this place truly held unfathomable secrets, then they would naturally not hesitate to snatch the fruits of labor mid-way.
They also wished to ascertain the identity of that figure, but it was impossible to see clearly. A halo of light enveloped the person, blocking all attempts at scrutiny.
Ji Mo was incredibly fierce, conquering one hundred peaks.
Each time he successfully reached the summit, he activated that peak and, in turn, received a wisp of unknown substance.
Now, these one hundred wisps of peculiar substance were distributed throughout his acupoints, forming an arcane diagram.
As a result, Ji Mo's body radiated one hundred halos, appearing incredibly sacred.
"Thirty-six Heavenly Spirits, Seventy-two Earthly Fiends?"
Ji Mo vaguely guessed the special significance held by the one hundred and eight peaks of this place.
However, he could not be certain yet. Only by traversing the remaining eight peaks could he make a correct judgment.
But at this moment, Ji Mo did not continue.
The one hundred wisps of special substance he had newly acquired clearly conflicted with the two hundred and fifty strands left in his body from the "Fifty-first strand of Primordial Violet Qi."
The two forces used Ji Mo's body as a battlefield, fiercely clashing within him.
The violent power of the impact continuously exploded within his body, making Ji Hanhan feel as if he were on the verge of life and death.
His body suddenly swelled like a balloon, instantly turning him into a fat man, then inexplicably deflated, leaving him skin and bones.
Fortunately, his body was exceptionally strong and could withstand it.
For anyone else, the only outcome would have been to explode on the spot.
"You guys are trying to kill me, aren't you."
Ji Mo could no longer bear it. He took out silver needles and pricked himself, turning into a giant hedgehog.
He unleashed his supreme acupuncture technique, seizing the opportunity to seal both forces.
This time, misfortune turned into a blessing.
The hundred halos on his body dissipated, and those bothersome strands could no longer absorb his vital essence.
The summit of the Hundred and Sixth Peak lit up, followed by excited laughter.
Di Tianzheng had successfully reached the summit, setting a new record.
He immediately rushed down the mountain, eager to feel the adoration of the crowd, the screams of beauties, and all sorts of flattery.
Achieving such an astonishing feat was enough to make him the most dazzling figure in the entire Blood Province, destined to become famous, and to gain both wealth and women.
However, he felt nothing but emptiness.
There were no cheers to welcome him, no beauties throwing themselves into his arms, not even anyone paying him any attention.
Even the members of the Di family paid no mind to his descent, their eyes fixed on the one hundred glowing peaks.
Poor Di Tianzheng, who should have been met with thunderous applause, gained nothing because of Ji Mo.
A crowd of beings looked up expectantly, all anticipating the Hundred and First Peak to light up next.
But they were all disappointed.
The Hundred and First Peak remained silent for a long time, and the figure that shone as brightly as the sun seemed to have completely vanished, leaving no trace.
"No way, he's lost his momentum?"
"I thought I would be fortunate enough to witness the feat of traversing one hundred and eight peaks in a single day in this lifetime. It seems I was thinking too much."
"All that anticipation was for naught. I thought a peerless prodigy had appeared, but it seems it was just a fleeting moment."
"Perhaps that fellow used some secret technique, overexerting his body to complete the traversal of a hundred peaks in a day. Now, he's likely out of steam and unable to continue."
"Really, nowadays people will do anything for attention, deceiving our emotions. If I knew who that brat was, I'd make sure he paid."
The crowd, full of anticipation, found that there was no follow-up and could not help but curse.
A small portion of people felt immense regret. They had been plotting to be the螳螂捕蝉,黄雀在后 (mantis stalks cicada, oriole in the rear), but it turned out to be a false hope.
The most infuriated, of course, was Di Tianzheng.
Upon learning why he had been treated with such coldness, Di Tianzheng was so enraged that he started cursing on the spot.
"You bastard, you must have done it on purpose, just to steal my thunder. I'll curse you to hell and back. Don't let me find out who you are, or I will tear you to shreds."
Di Tianzheng's face turned green.
However, he was also a person of some caliber. After a short while, he managed to control his emotions and calm down.
Next, as long as he successfully reached the summit of the Hundred and Seventh Peak and set a new record, he would still be the most dazzling one.
"Just you wait. Once I conquer the Hundred and Seventh Peak, all the cheers and glory will be recompensed."
Di Tianzheng adjusted his mindset and tidied up his emotions.
Then, he deliberately made a bold declaration in public, drawing the attention of the masses.
Under the admiring gazes of the crowd, he, full of ambition, began his assault on the Hundred and Seventh Peak.
Not long after.
The Hundred and Fifth Peak also experienced intense activity, with someone successfully reaching the summit.
Ying Menglong descended the mountain with a faint smile.
This journey had brought her considerable fortune, and the purity of her bloodline had increased.
Many people cast sideways glances.
Because, when calculated, the time Ying Menglong spent seemed not much different from Di Tianzheng's earlier effort.
This meant that her talent and aptitude might not be weaker than Di Tianzheng's.
"What is the origin of this young lady? When did our Blood Province gain another heaven-defying prodigy?"
"I heard she's from out of town, perhaps a celestial maiden from the Nine Heavens Que."
"Even the Seven Fiends Ghost Mother is willing to serve her, which confirms that her identity is definitely not simple."
Many people secretly observed Ying Menglong, speculating about her identity.
After a round of exchanges, no one knew her true origin.
Even the Di family, which had close ties to the Nine Heavens Que, could not ascertain Ying Menglong's origin.
"Congratulations, Miss, for reaching the summit of the Hundred and Fifth Peak in such a short time."
The Seven Fiends Ghost Mother greeted Ying Menglong, praising her sincerely.
It was known that this was Ying Menglong's first time encountering the One Hundred and Eight Peaks, and yet her achievement was only slightly inferior to Di Tianzheng, who had extensive experience.
If Ying Menglong had sufficient experience, her achievement would undoubtedly far surpass Di Tianzheng's.
More monstrous than Di Tianzheng, who was suspected to be a divine reincarnation, what was the young lady's background?
The Seven Fiends Ghost Mother grew more astonished the more she thought about it.
Facing the flattery, Ying Menglong appeared extremely calm, showing no pride. Instead, she inquired about why the hundred peaks had lit up.
Upon learning the details, she revealed a look of surprise: "There are dragons in shallow waters. I never expected that the small Blood Province would also hide crouching tigers and hidden dragons! That person is definitely not simple and is worth befriending..."