Chapter 92: Successful Extortion

The Initial Land was bustling with activity, with a constant stream of people coming and going. The large blue stone embedded with rune bones, measuring ten feet on each side, frequently emitted a golden light that formed pathways, through which groups of people emerged.

"Where is that brat? Let's see if he really has three heads and six arms, breaking records in a single day."

"This kid really makes people angry. But I'm curious to see how he plans to extort the Four Great Clans. Heh heh."

The golden pathways were dazzling, with groups of cultivators emerging in droves. These were powerful figures from higher realms, who had learned about the situation from the record stone of the Virtual Divine Realm and came to join the excitement.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist. It's been a long time. Where have you been cultivating lately?"

"I've been training in the Misty Cave Heaven. It's been ten years since we last met. Our old friends from the Vast Sea have already become immortals, leaving only a few of us behind. Let's catch up soon."

On the Initial Land, the large blue stone frequently displayed golden pathways, with people of all ages, from young to old, coming through. There were even ancient figures whose teeth and hair had fallen out, expressing their nostalgia upon meeting each other.

It was evident how much attention the Initial Land attracted today, bustling ten times more than usual.

While the outside world was in a frenzy, the brat sat on a giant stone, resting his chin on his hand, staring at his spoils with unwavering focus. His eyes were burning with excitement as he murmured to himself, "This pile in the east could be traded for a piece of treasure, this pile in the south requires a different type of divine art, and this pile in the north..."

Each "pile" referred to over a hundred strong individuals, including some high-ranking and influential figures. Now, they were being estimated by him as if they were mere heaps of cabbage.

People were laughing and crying simultaneously, finding this brat's behavior both bizarre and infuriating. The powerful figures of the Four Great Clans must be seething with anger.

Indeed, the four clans had a total of five hundred sixty-three captives, piled into four mountains of people, all severely injured and unable to move.

Now, a mere brat was estimating their worth by "piles," causing their anger to reach its peak. Was there no sense of justice in how they were being treated so poorly?

Among the four piles, several esteemed figures, who usually commanded power and authority, were now subjected to such humiliation. Their frustration was almost palpable.

"What a disgrace!" An elder gasped, his liver aching with rage, glaring at the brat sitting on the giant stone, who was guarding his "treasures."

A middle-aged man was trying to calm himself, gritting his teeth. In the real world, he was accustomed to being greeted by many beings whenever he traveled, and now he was shaking with anger.

"You two, what's wrong? Hang in there. I still need you to exchange for my treasures and divine arts. You must hold on!" The brat said with a worried expression, fearing they might die.

Such concern on such a small face only made the captives wish they could jump up and strangle him; his words were infuriating.

"This kid is truly a peculiar one."

Even some elderly figures who came from afar to join the commotion could only express their astonishment.

Many people were disgruntled. This young brat had set two records in a single day, and both were disgraceful and unfair. They couldn't help but take action against him.

"Bang!"

As a result, the brat specialized in handling such people. The runes filled the sky, golden light danced, and one battle after another ensued, causing a large number of people to fall.

"You don't seem like big catches. Fine, I won’t make a new pile. I'll just add you to these four piles as extras. If their clan members come to redeem them, you’ll leave with them," the brat said to himself.

These people were at a loss for tears. They didn’t even qualify to be a separate "pile" and were just considered extras. This brat was too mean-spirited; how could he be so cruel?

Naturally, experts were present, but they did not act immediately. Each of them maintained a cold demeanor and watched quietly.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a sound like a dam breaking was heard. Four pieces of rune bones appeared, weaving intricate patterns and forming a blue light barrier that enclosed the brat.

The Four Great Clans had arrived. It was unclear which clan they belonged to, but their initial move was both domineering and fierce. They used four strange bones to set up a formation and trap the brat inside.

"What a grandiose display. These four pieces of precious bones are extraordinary and mysterious. Using several of them at once is beyond the capacity of ordinary clans," an elder with missing teeth commented.

He seemed to realize something and quickly added, "Oh, wait. These are just phantom manifestations of the treasures, not real physical forms. It seems they have lost the Red Feather Fan and are now being cautious. This treasure can only be used once."

The brat's eyes were bright. He was serious and cautious, not daring to be careless. With a swift motion, the red treasure fan in his hand emitted a hazy red light, resembling chaotic energy, creating a terrifying disturbance.

"Hand over the treasure fan and release the captives immediately, or I will crush you here."

The hazy blue light spread, sealing the space, with the four pieces of precious bones fixing the void. The four powerful figures stood at each corner, ready to act.

"Exchange for treasures. These four bones are good, but they are just phantoms. I want the real ones," the brat said.

"What a big talker. Kill him!" one of them shouted.

These four were all middle-aged men, in their prime, and at their peak state. The runes shifted, and the heavens rumbled with thunder. Blue lightning danced, turning into waves that surged toward the brat.

The deafening roar sounded like thousands of horses charging.

The brat waved the treasure fan in his hand. Red light surged like a sea, roaring with thunder, creating an overwhelming force that turned the entire realm into a sea of red.

The clash of the two forces resulted in a burst of red and blue divine light, creating a terrifying wave that engulfed the realm, akin to a volcanic eruption or a collapsing mountain, shaking violently.

Many people were unsteady, and even those far away were affected, spitting blood and being thrown into the air.

The crowd was horrified, retreating quickly. The power of the attack was immense, forming a frightening storm with red and blue light combining into a sea of divine power.

This was a clash of treasures, a confrontation between supreme artifacts, more intense than ever, as if two ancient beings had revived and were engaged in an earth-shattering battle.

The fierce battle drew the attention of all ten directions. Everyone held their breath, not daring to speak, closely watching the scene.

"Rescue the captives!"

Someone ordered. While they temporarily trapped the brat, they dispatched a team to rescue the captured strong figures.

"Break it!" the brat shouted. His hand flashed with light, revealing a piece of pristine white bone, taken from the giant blue stone in the Virtual Divine Realm.

He had studied it for a long time and roughly understood its function. When combined with other bones, it could construct a golden pathway in the Virtual Divine Realm. When used alone, it could interfere with space.

Indeed, at that moment, the runic formation set up by the opponents became unstable. The hazy blue light began to collapse and then exploded.

The brat’s red treasure fan swept powerfully, and the red light surged like lava, boundless and immense. The collapsing section of the ancient formation was immediately dismantled, facing the most terrifying impact.

He broke free and showed no mercy. With a powerful swing of the treasure fan, he forced one of the Four Great Experts into a desperate situation. With a sizzling sound, the crimson light flashed, and the expert's arm was reduced to ashes.

"This clan has suffered a huge loss. The red treasure fan is worth its weight in gold; it's definitely a supreme artifact left by ancient beings. No wonder they're so frantic, using a great formation to trap him, eager to retrieve it."

"Well, the translucent white bone in that kid’s hand is quite impressive too. It’s no wonder they want it so badly; it’s truly a rare and precious treasure for constructing the Virtual Divine Realm pathway." Many people took note of the bone.

They realized why the Four Great Clans had mobilized so much effort to seize this bone. Its value was immense and extraordinarily rare.

"This is my battle spoils. If you want it, you need to offer something in exchange," the brat said, taking action again. With a sweep of the fan, the rescuers were heavily injured. The crimson light flashed, and those people fell to the ground.

"Kill him!"

The Four Great Experts regrouped and used the ancient formation again. The four pieces of precious bones glowed as they advanced to subdue him.

This time, it was pure suppression, not just confinement. Even if the brat tried to use the rune bone to disrupt the space, it was useless. However, he was not afraid; here, no one could surpass the Blood Transformation Realm, and he was fearless of anyone.

"Boom!"

The heavens rumbled, silver discs spun, and the red treasure fan struck. He charged forward, meeting the Four Great Experts head-on.

In the end, he was attacked, but his body remained unharmed. The runes flashed and vanished, while his opponents were struck as if by lightning, flying into the air.

"He endured the attack of the treasure. What kind of divine art is protecting him? It’s incredible. Otherwise, his physical body would be comparable to the young of mythical beasts like the Xuanwu or Taotie." The crowd gasped in astonishment.

Both sides were attacked by divine treasures, but the results were entirely different. The brat's foundation was unharmed, while two of the four experts were instantly shattered into blood light and vanished from sight.

Two others were injured. One lost the ability to move, while the other, carrying the four pieces of precious bones, used the ancient formation's power to escape swiftly.

After the battle, dozens more were added to the mountain of captives, but otherwise, there was no change. The brat remained unharmed.

"This brat is incredibly strong."

The crowd gasped in amazement; this was real combat with no exaggeration.

Subsequently, the experts from the Four Great Clans continued to attack, but all were defeated. In this Initial Land, no one at the Blood Transformation Realm could match the brat.

Everyone’s expressions changed. Initially, they thought the kid was ruthless, merely exploiting opportunities to set disgraceful records. Now, they had completely changed their views. This was undoubtedly a prodigious talent, demonstrating unparalleled prowess at the Blood Transformation Realm.

That day, more and more experts came to challenge the brat. Eventually, it wasn’t just members of the Four Great Clans but many truly powerful figures, including those beyond the Cave Heaven Realm, came to fight him out of curiosity, disbelief, and to contest him.

As expected, everyone was defeated. Even some venerable elders and clan leaders, though their identities were not disclosed, were recognized by their demeanor and power. They were undoubtedly regional rulers.

"Too powerful."

The crowd was stunned and shocked, feeling they had witnessed the rise of a prodigy.

The brat clashed with the Four Great Clans, defeating their experts and issuing an ultimatum: if they didn’t come to redeem their captives, he would kill them all.

The Four Great Clans couldn’t sit still. If these captives died, they would lose their guardians in the higher realms' Cave Heavens, leading to significant losses.

In the end, they did not offer divine arts or treasures for exchange. Each of the Four Great Clans sent a jade jar containing the blood of fierce beasts.

The four jade jars looked small but were heavy, filled with different colors of precious blood, extremely rare and valuable, with bloodline power almost equivalent to ancient mythical beasts.

Everyone was dumbfounded. The brat had succeeded in extorting the Four Great Clans, making them bow down. Many people were envious and green with desire.

Many considered whether to follow his example, but in the end, they shook their heads. Who could be as defiant as this brat, defeating all four clans single-handedly with achievements that seemed mythical?

"Did he really succeed in extorting them?"

"You don’t understand. These giant clans have their exclusive Cave Heavens in the Virtual Divine Realm. Do you know where those four jars of blood come from? They were obtained from hunting in those realms. If these hundreds of people die, the treasure land will be unguarded for months and will surely change hands."

The Four Clans left in disgrace. They came in a grand show of force but left in utter defeat, humiliated, and having to offer precious blood to redeem their captives.

The brat waved at them as they left, showing a hint of reluctance. "Wait for me. After I leave the Initial Land, I’ll find you in the higher realms of the Cave Heavens to catch up."

Many people staggered, almost falling to the ground.

Others turned back with cold eyes and gritted teeth. "Wait for you."

The brat, holding the four jars of precious blood, was in high spirits. He had figured out the valuable uses of the blood. Consuming it could enhance mental power and nourish further once back in the real world.

"What? That kid really extorted the Four Great Clans successfully? You must be joking."

"The Four Clans are fierce. They were defeated in the Initial Land, and no one could resist that brat."

"This kid is extraordinary. He made the Four Great Clans bow down."

News of this spread, causing a stir in all directions. In many higher-level Cave Heavens, many powerful figures were shocked and found it hard to believe.

In the Initial Land, as people still lingered.

"Uncle Hammer, Lord Bird, Master Jingbi, have you found that mountain? I’m going to break the record," the brat asked.

"What? This kid wants to break a record? What’s going on?" The remaining experts were astonished, not daring to underestimate him. After defeating the Four Great Clans and successfully extorting them, he was highly regarded, and his words carried great weight.

"We found it. It’s a few miles away. Shi Yi left an unparalleled record there that no one has yet surpassed," Master Jingbi replied.

"What? Shi Yi’s record?" The news caused an uproar.

The name Shi Yi seemed to have a magical effect, stirring up the crowd. Shi Yi was a god-like figure, seemingly impossible to surpass, with many legends surrounding him.

Whether in the real world of the Stone Kingdom or the Virtual Divine Realm, Shi Yi’s name shone like the sun. Mentioning him made everyone tremble.

"Since his birth, he has never been defeated. His achievements are spectacular, like a god walking among mortals."

"In this generation, few can compare with him. He far surpasses his peers and is truly formidable."

Many people sighed. The name itself represented the pinnacle, difficult to surpass. Despite his youth, he was enough to be proud and stand out.

"From birth, he possessed dual pupils, a characteristic of ancient saints and divine beings, destined to be unparalleled in his era. It’s a tragedy for many of his peers to be born in the same age."

"Recently, there have been some rumors suggesting he is born supreme, possessing invincible bones."

"What?" The crowd was astonished.

"Such divine talent will inevitably become invincible in the future, unmatched by anyone." Many venerable elders, with nearly all their teeth fallen out, expressed such sentiments.

"Right, this kid is going to break Shi Yi’s record," everyone suddenly remembered, their faces showing surprise.

"No way, who would dare to challenge such a feat in the past two years? Many talented individuals, unwilling to accept their limitations, tried to break records but all ended in failure, suffering severe blows to their confidence."

People were astonished, glancing at the brat. But he remained calm, showing no signs of tension or urgency, seemingly approaching it as if it were the most ordinary thing.

"Many talented individuals have failed. Whether in reality or the Virtual Divine Realm, confronting Shi Yi only leads to dismal results."

"Those were all extraordinary talents, but it’s said that they eventually realized the gap between them and Shi Yi was like comparing worlds. They were on entirely different levels."

At this moment, some kind-hearted individuals advised the brat not to attempt breaking Shi Yi’s record, suggesting it was almost impossible and would only lead to humiliation.

"Is his record really that hard to break? I plan to tackle each challenge from the beginning," the brat said dismissively.

The crowd was dumbfounded, feeling that he resembled an overly naïve child.

"Kid, since you want to try, go ahead. You’re still young, facing some setbacks might not be a bad thing. It could motivate you to strive harder," some elders said, trying to offer encouragement.

"I’m going to break the record and start from scratch," the brat muttered, clearly dissatisfied with their advice, his true feelings showing.

"Alright then, we’ll go and watch, waiting for a miracle," some people cheered.

Thus, a large group set out towards the mountainous region.

Soon, the news spread, causing a sensation everywhere. The idea of someone attempting to break Shi Yi’s record was astonishing, showcasing incredible confidence and strength.

"Is the news reliable? Is it true?" Many people in higher-level Cave Heavens were shocked.

"Absolutely credible."

"Who is this person, so audacious as to attempt such a feat? Are we really going to see another prodigy emerge?"

Many treasure lands, including some esteemed elders and powerful clan leaders, were stirred up and paid close attention.

"This person you’ve certainly heard of—the brat who caused a huge stir today."

"What? It’s him again, the one everyone resents?"

"Yes, it’s him, the one everyone resents."

In the higher-level Cave Heavens, people were left speechless.

"Let’s go. This time, we must witness it."

Many were moved. Breaking even one of Shi Yi’s records would make headlines worldwide. After hearing the news, everyone struggled to remain calm.

"We should also go and see if he can really break Shi Yi’s record."

"Indeed, we should go too."

That day, the Virtual Divine Realm was in upheaval. The brat’s attempt to break Shi Yi’s record was even more sensational than his creation of two records in one day or extorting the Four Great Clans by himself.