Chapter 244 - To The Peak (1)

Cain and Amber's Martial Hearts quivered in subconscious excitement. No matter how much their personality differs, rising up to face challenges was something neither would ever back away from. 

And at the same time, their Soul's Core frantically gushed forth waves of Soul energy!

Right then, under the suffocating silence of the celestial mountain, Cain and Amber gathered all of their energies, unleashing their full powers! 

Two powerful auras surged, gushing out into the wind, washing over the Huang Dragons. 

In that instance, all eyes snapped over to Cain and Amber on instinct. Upon just first glances, even more absolute looks of horror twisted their expressions as if they were in an endless nightmare.

"No-no way!! White and Gold Stars?!?" 

Nearly all Huang Dragons felt as if they were tossed into a terrifying hell. 

'Bang!' 

Blue Lightning and Shadow energy crazily surged into the air, mixing together to form a gorgeous blend of color.

Cain and Amber's aura overlapped, easily matching the frozen atmosphere left behind by Kali. 

As of now, the young couple's appearance has changed. 

Amber's once beautiful silver hair now transformed into an elegant complete black color. Out from her back, two large Vampire Wings formed and were engulfed in Minor Shadow Law essence. 

The two forces of darkness enhanced Amber's appearance, making her seem like a goddess of the night. 

And the main attraction of the Huang Dragons came from the luminous white star at the center of her forehead.

As for Cain, two blue Lightning Dragons Wings formed out of his backs, exuding a majestic presence no less than Kali's Wings. In fact, many Huang Dragons subconsciously felt it was faintly superior to Kali's.

Minor Lightning Law essence engulfed both Dragon Wings, discharging an aura that was the strongest out of the three! 

And at the center of Cain's head was a radiant golden star that seemed to make the whole world stop.

This very golden star shimmered as bright as a blazing star, releasing rays that nobody would be able to ignore. 

"Holy and Saint Ranking…" 

Many Huang Dragons couldn't stop themselves from muttering in awe.

The Ranking of Soul Forms goes from Heaven, Holy, Divine, and then Saint. And though Heaven was the lowest Ranking, it still wasn't anything to scoff at. 

For instance, only some of the Royal descendants have a Heaven Soul Form.

And the Crown Prince only has a Holy Soul Form. 

For the rest of the millions of Huang Dragons, there were merely a few hundred with Heaven Soul Forms. 

The fact that Amber is equal to the Crown Prince and Cain is far beyond him caused many Martial Hearts to tremble.

Clear as day, it was revealed to all of them. 

That is, Cain, Amber, and Kali were all incredibly blessed by the Heavenly Dao since their births! Even as Cain and Kali once had zero cultivation aptitude, the Heavens didn't seal off all paths for them. 

The only remaining question is, just why did it take so long for their talent to emerge? 

But at this time, neither Cain nor Amber gave anyone a chance to fully process their change. 

With a flap of their wings, Cain and Amber soared to the skies like lightning, tearing through the Dao Diagram's essence!

'Bang Bang Bang!' 

Thunderous noises rocked the entire celestial mountains as Cain and Kali continually burst through each Dragon step. 

From the 2nd to 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and then finally 8th, the young couple tore through the invisible force like breaking fragile glass.

It was only at the 8th level did Cain and Amber momentarily pause. Here, they actually experienced noticeable pressure. 

But it was far from enough to completely suppress their bodies.

Simutalnouesly trading looks, Cain and Amber summoned nearly all of their energies, boosting their auras and flapping their Wings. 

'Bang!' 

With the final thunderous boom, Cain and Amber shot right through the 8th step Dao Diagram essence, breaking it into tiny pieces!

Then, like two lightning bolts, the young couple dived straight onto the 9th step. 

As they landed, total and utter silence shrouded the celestial mountain. The silence was almost as deafening as the previous thunderous booms.

The whispers and reactions didn't start until somebody quietly muttered, "This-they have to be monstrous talents only seen every ten of thousands of years! Not even the Crown Prince results were as exaggerated…"

At this point, any previous resentments, disdain, or disbelief for Cain's group was gradually dispersing like smoke. 

What else is there to argue now? 

The Dragon Altar Steps was impossible to cheat against. Nobody can cheat the Dragon Altar Steps, not even unfathomable existence above the Holy King Realm, Heavenly Rank Artifacts, or treasures. 

The whole foundation of the Dragon Altar Steps is formed by elementary forms of Dao Diagrams. And they both have the faintest connection to the grand Heavenly Dao itself. 

No matter how weak the connection is, the fact remains that nobody here, much less mere Innate Lords has the ability to cheat the Heavens.

And even if they did, their prowess would already be far beyond the entirety of the Huang Dragon Imperial Palace. 

The only ones still having trouble accepting these overwhelming results were the direct Royal descendants.

Over at their sides in the skies, several other beautiful youths appeared beside Huang Rulong. 

There were five of them, each exuding extraordinary characteristics that put them leagues above any ordinary God Galaxy cultivators.

They all carried a natural, Draconic might with every breath they took. Their mighty presence has been forged through numerous deathly struggles, causing them to truly experience the whither of their merciless reality.

Typically, rarely anything could ever shock or astound them. But as of now, these five Royal descendants, along with Huang Rulong, Xun, and Dai, all had ashen complexion.

They simply couldn't take their eyes off Cain's group proud visage, unable to blink or even move their bodies. 

Their once incredibly firm Martial Hearts was experiencing chaotic tremors akin to earth-shattering earthquakes.

One of the Royal children, a beautiful young maiden with brightly sparkingly multicolored hair and eyes, couldn't help but loudly blurt out, "Please, just please let this be a nightmare! How are each of them on the same damn level as that bastard Zilong?!?"

Her clear, exuberant voice infused into the wind, nearly causing the space around them to tremble. 

The other Royal children had similar thoughts but were opting to stay silent, attempting to make some kind of sense of this.

Only Huang Xun spoke up after a short moment, slowly muttering, "Just be quiet, Jaolong. This, we can't use the same attitude on them anymore…" 

These words only caused each Royal children to silently shiver.

And at this time, on the 9th step, Cain and Amber were currently undergoing the pressure of the Dao Diagram essence. 

Cain slightly furrowed his brows, feeling only a slight amount of trouble with warding off this pressure. But he could clearly sense this was nowhere near his limit. 

As for Amber, her expression was completely different from Cain and Kali's, resembling anything but calm. 

Sweat continually poured down her beautiful face, slightly drenching her luxurious robes. Her body visibly trembles, evidently experiencing much trouble with simply standing.

Under such pressure, Amber was somehow wryly smiling. 'Aiyaa…how did I let myself get caught in their pace. This is too much…' 

Truthfully, Amber didn't think she would be able to score such exaggerated results.

In fact, during the pressure at the 8th step, she was sure she was going to fall there. 

However, without any input from her, the Soul Dragon Mark within her Soul's Core had ferociously surged, gushing out massives waves of Dragon Essence!

The Dragon Essence perfectly assimilated throughout her entire being, allowing her strength to crazily rise. Through this, she was able to ward off the 8th step Dao Diagram and reach the 9th step.

And now that she was here, Amber knew this was her limit. 

"Haaah~." Amber loudly sighed before popping right down on the 9th step, transitioning into a comfortable sitting position.

In this pose, she could at least feel the burden on her lessen just slightly. 

When Cain and Kali tossed questioning gazes on her, Amber lazily waved her hand, telling them, "My limit, this is my limit. Just hurry and finish this already…I want to relax…" 

"Tch. I suppose you did well enough. Still, that attitude of yours is too boorish." Rolling her eyes at Amber, Kali lightly admonished before snapping her gaze towards the 10th step.

Cain faintly smiles while proudly nodding at Amber. "What she's trying to say is you really did well. I'm for one certainly proud of you." 

"Thanks…Aiyaa…just a little bit…" Amber gradually closed her eyes, falling into a light meditation. 

Wryly shaking his head at her, Cain then turned his attention towards the 10th step. But he only glanced at it for a second before settling his sights on that mysterious 11th step.

Up at the 11th step seemed like it was piercing the skies. That spot was the clear separation of the world. That is where the true experts are birthed, the ones who will eventually rise to asunder the starry skies and split the endless seas.

And if he could reach that point…Cain's life can reach the absolute peak! 

But before Cain could even raise his feet, Kali suddenly jumped straight towards the 10th step!

'Woosh!'

Kali's form transformed into a blue streak of ice as she forcefully struggled against the invisible force. The closer she flew to the 10th step, the crueler the pressure became. 

At only ten meters away, Kali was violently clenching her teeth to the point blood was drawn. 

The pressure was outrageously immense. Her Draconinc skeletons were getting painfully squeezed to the point numerous of her bones were cracking.

Bits of flesh were slicing off her, trails of blood were splashing in the air. It was a surprisingly sickening display.

As the Huang Dragons witnessed Kali's desperate struggle, their hearts were unknowingly clenching. 

Could this be? 

Could it really be happening? 

Are they about to witness the birth of a promising Holy King?! 

No matter how grueling it was becoming for Kali, her Ice Dragon Wings never stopped flapping.

In fact, her flapping only turned more frantic, rapidly turning into vague shadows that even Sky Rulers powerhouses would have trouble keeping track off. 

At this speed, Kali made it to just several feet from the 10th step.

The pressure then transformed into its heaviest forms; the Dao Diagram was putting forth nearly all of its essence to suppress Kali! 

In response to this, Kali's smile turned crazed, her rows of razor-sharp teeth stained with blood showcasing on full display.

"Haah!" 

With a warring shout, Kali gathered all of her Soul energy and pushed right through the 10th step barrier! 

'Bang!' 

An explosion even more chaotic than the 9th step shook a considerable portion of the celestial mountain!

"Ahh?!? It's like a true earthquake!" 

From the skies to the ground, all Huang Dragons were shocked at just how ferocious the trembling was. Some even needed to revolve their energies to not fall flat on their asses.

Although, the rumbling didn't last long. And as it slowly calmed down, the Huang Dragons all had their gazes locked on the 10th step. 

Right there, before their very eyes, Kali stood tall and proud, just like a majestic powerhouse.

The sweat and blood ruining her luxurious robes added to her enchanting charm, creating a visage that utterly awed the Huang Dragons. It was like she was a Dragon Goddes of war, determined and unbreakable.

With Kali on the 10th step, this meant that she has Holy King Martial Talent! 

This moment marks the second time in the Huang Dragon history that a Holy King level of Talent had appeared!