Chapter 1411: Warriors, the Battle Begins

The conversation among Lin Mo and his companions stirred laughter from the onlookers below, but the laughter had different targets. Those who recognized Lin Mo were mocking Meng Shuyi and Galo, while those who didn't know Lin Mo were making fun of his audacity.

"Heh heh." Meng Shuyi and Galo both smirked, remembering clearly how Lin Mo had humiliated them in the auction house.

One was a wealthy young man from a prominent family, and the other was a prodigy from a mysterious faction. Although neither of them was the most outstanding prodigy in their respective clans, they represented their family forces in the Beast Domain.

Being played like this shortly after their arrival made them lose face in front of the other prodigies from their clans. They had to reclaim their dignity!

Boom! Boom!

As they confronted each other, a terrifying force erupted from the sky and underground. A series of loud noises followed, and the earth shook as a dark golden ladder emerged from the ground.

At the same time, the sky darkened, and lightning danced wildly in the sky. The dark golden ladder continued to rise, forming a pyramid-like structure. It first appeared as a small, sharp tip, but with the thunder and lightning, it grew larger, and its immense size gradually came into view.

As the golden pyramid-shaped ladder continued to emerge, eerie cries and howls echoed from an unknown source, sending shivers down everyone's spines.

The raging wind in the sky, the lightning and thunder, and the eerie sounds from below created an atmosphere akin to hell on earth, terrifying beyond imagination.

"This... is quite intimidating," someone remarked.

"Yes, the Battle of the Golden Guards in the Beast Domain is indeed extraordinary," another commented.

"So, this is the legendary Stairway to Heaven," remarked those who had never seen this spectacle before.

Not long after, the dark golden Stairway to Heaven completely appeared before everyone's eyes. It was narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, reaching high into the sky like a ladder to heaven.

Unlike a typical pyramid, it had a diamond-like, conical shape, with ten ladder-like protrusions at each of its flat sides. Each ladder was about five meters wide, and there were two stages leading upward. The first stage ended halfway up the ladder with a circular platform encircling the entire Stairway to Heaven.

The second stage was closer to the top and had a smaller circular platform. The distance from the second stage's small platform to the top was about ten meters, with the top shrouded in white clouds, making it impossible to see what was up there.

"There are ten ladders on the Stairway to Heaven, and each of you will randomly land under one of them. Your task is to climb the ladder to the top," Xuantian explained.

"The one who surpasses all others, reaches the clouds, and can hold the throne at the top of the clouds will be the champion. Among the remaining participants, ranking will be based on the number of opponents defeated. For every person you defeat, you gain two points. Be mindful of this while you're fighting."

"Once the Stairway to Heaven is activated, it will connect to the thunderous layers in the clouds. During the battle, the Stairway will be relentlessly bombarded by thunder. The area with the weakest thunder is on the ladder itself, while the strongest strikes occur in the open spaces next to the ladder. Therefore, most of your battles will take place on your respective ladders."

"Only when you reach the first and second stage platforms can you expand your battlefield. These two circular platforms may be your chance for a comeback or your worst nightmare."

"Now, for those who are not willing to participate, you may withdraw."

Xuantian's eyes scanned the crowd, and he nodded slightly when he saw that no one had backed down. Then, he injected a tremendous amount of power into the Stairway to Heaven. The sky above the Stairway immediately became turbulent, and deafening thunder echoed continuously.

The powerful thunderstorms quickly covered the entire Stairway.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

As Xuantian injected more power, nearly a thousand participants standing beneath the Stairway were rapidly pulled toward it. In less than three breaths, they were divided into groups of about a hundred people, each positioned under one of the ten ladders.

Lin Mo, Su Yang, and Yan Mo were assigned to different ladders, with Lin Mo and Yan Mo's ladders adjacent to each other.

"Warriors, it has begun."

"The highest honor awaits you!"

Xuantian's resounding voice echoed, and the participating prodigies immediately unleashed their power, charging toward the Stairway.

"Be discreet and don't draw too much attention at the beginning," Lin Mo whispered to Yan Mo.

Lin Mo knew that there were about a hundred prodigies from the hundred major clans mixed among the participants. They had no idea about the strength of these individuals, and if they showed off their remarkable strength from the start, they might become targets.

"I know!" Yan Mo replied impatiently.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As numerous prodigies made their way up the Stairway, the thunderous power from above began to strike, but no one engaged in combat initially. Instead, they were on their guard, observing the strength of those around them.

As the thunderstorm raged, many prodigies quickly identified those who were weaker. They seized the opportunity to launch sneak attacks when the thunder struck, defeating their opponents without hesitation before continuing their ascent.

The ten Stairways gradually became the scenes of intense battles. Some prodigies, to intimidate their opponents or gather information, displayed their exceptional strength, while others kept a low profile and quietly observed their surroundings. Lin Mo was among the latter.