Luo Fu was startled. Initially, he thought Ye Qiu’s climbing speed would slow down with height. Even if Ye Qiu could catch up, it would take some time. Yet, in just a few breaths, Ye Qiu’s figure became increasingly clear, almost leaping up consecutive steps. Luo Fu’s surprise caught the attention of the Demon Lord Holy Son on the other side. Following Luo Fu’s gaze, he revealed a hint of displeasure because he saw Ye Qiu rapidly ascending, catching up. "Even at this point, giving it your all won’t help," the Demon Lord Holy Son sneered. Though it was almost certain that the Taiyi Saint Heir would reach the summit first and they would be unable to get the treasure, seeing Ye Qiu catching up, he couldn’t help but mock. Compared to the Demon Lord Holy Son, Luo Fu’s surprise gradually increased because Ye Qiu’s speed didn’t slow down; in fact, it got faster. This made Luo Fu feel a bit dazed; since when did climbing the steps become so easy? His gaze fixed on the figure below, watching Ye Qiu rapidly approach. Luo Fu forgot to continue climbing, stunned by Ye Qiu’s speed. "So fast, without any pause. Does Ye Xiong not fear lightning?" Luo Fu was puzzled. In almost twenty breaths, the distance between them closed by three to four hundred meters and continued to decrease. It must be known that Ye Qiu climbed from the mountain’s base, nearly seven to eight hundred meters, without using a beast pill, not pausing for breath, which was truly baffling. Luo Fu even suspected that the lightning seemed not to have struck Ye Qiu; otherwise, Ye Qiu wouldn’t be so at ease. The Demon Lord Holy Son on the side also noticed this issue. His mockery turned serious, his eyes shimmering with disbelief. "Why is his speed so fast?" the Demon Lord Holy Son observed Ye Qiu step onto the stairs effortlessly, like a normal person climbing, his expression calm and unhurried, his face ruddy, showing no signs of discomfort. While the two were puzzled, Ye Qiu ascended another hundred meters. They could clearly see Ye Qiu just below, with the distance gradually shortening. "Finally caught up." Seeing Luo Fu and the Demon Lord Holy Son close at hand, Ye Qiu smiled slightly but didn’t stop. His eyes were already on the Taiyi Saint Heir ahead, who was just a few steps from the summit, leaving Ye Qiu no time to delay. After another twenty breaths, Ye Qiu ascended another hundred meters, truly catching up to Luo Fu and the Demon Lord Holy Son. At this moment, the two were stunned, unable to speak. "Ye... brother... how did you do it?" Luo Fu stuttered, astounded by Ye Qiu’s speed. If it hadn’t happened before his eyes, he wouldn’t have believed it. Ye Qiu caught up in one breath without using a beast pill, this speed was more incredible than the Taiyi Saint Heir. At least the Taiyi Saint Heir had to rest after advancing a section, while Ye Qiu did not need to rest at all. "Luo brother, I’ve caught up, you need to work hard," Ye Qiu smiled at Luo Fu, then shifted his gaze, not even glancing at the Demon Lord Holy Son, and continued climbing. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢•𝕟𝕖𝕥 Now he was very close to the summit. He aimed to reach it within ten breaths. With his eyes flashing, Ye Qiu quickened his pace while the lightning falling on him constantly transformed into black flame power, replenishing his Dantian. In this climb, not only did he not expend energy, but Ye Qiu also gained considerable strength. This was something others couldn’t imagine. "This guy!" The Demon Lord Holy Son saw Ye Qiu surpass him, not even sparing him a glance, which was the greatest insult. Completely ignoring his existence. Amidst the anger, the Demon Lord Holy Son was curious too, how did Ye Qiu make climbing the steps so easy? Luo Fu smiled bitterly; he couldn’t catch up to Ye Qiu. With Ye Qiu’s speed, even the Taiyi Saint Heir would have a tough time keeping up with him. Speaking of the Taiyi Saint Heir, Luo Fu looked towards the top and saw the Taiyi Saint Heir rising from rest, preparing to climb the remaining three meters. "Is he going up?" Luo Fu tensed, the final three meters might just be one leap for the Taiyi Saint Heir. Looking at the summit, the Taiyi Saint Heir smiled slightly, finally about to claim the first spot and the exalted clock. At this moment, the Taiyi Saint Heir was almost fully recovered, confident of reaching the summit. "Too bad that native didn’t catch up, or I’d show him the gap between us," the Taiyi Saint Heir murmured. Just as the Taiyi Saint Heir glanced at the few below, preparing to ascend the summit, his eyes suddenly blurred. Turning around, the Taiyi Saint Heir was shocked to see Ye Qiu silently appearing behind him, just ten meters away. Surpassing the Beast God. Seeing Ye Qiu suddenly appear, surpassing himself, the Beast God was equally astonished. Staring at Ye Qiu, it suddenly thought of a question. "Could it be that this kid understood the Rule Power of lightning?" Only by comprehending the full Rule Power of lightning could one endure its onslaught. The Beast God regretted not focusing on the Rule Power of lightning earlier, or it would have reached the summit first today. Regretting this matter, it realized Ye Qiu caught up. The Beast God guessed Ye Qiu’s incredible speed was related to understanding the Rules of lightning. "So, Little Ye Zi has mastered nine Rule Powers!" The Beast God exclaimed with a hint of expectation: "Surpass that alien guy, and Earth’s fate will be in your hands." Meanwhile, the Taiyi Saint Heir was still somewhat dazed, wondering how Ye Qiu got up here so fast when he was just at the base? Ye Qiu’s sudden appearance truly startled him. "You want to catch up to me and be the first to the summit? I will step onto it before you." Soon, the Taiyi Saint Heir stifled his surprise. Even if Ye Qiu caught up here, it meant nothing. At this point, he was closer to the summit and would inevitably arrive before Ye Qiu. Once on the summit, he could act, personally pushing Ye Qiu down from the closest point to the summit. With this thought, the Taiyi Saint Heir sneered, eyes shifting to the summit, stepping forward instantly. "Not good." Seeing the Taiyi Saint Heir advance, Ye Qiu’s heart raced. He gritted his teeth and scrambled, leaping up ten meters in an instant. Even so, Ye Qiu lagged behind the Taiyi Saint Heir, using both feet to spring off the steps, soaring up. The Taiyi Saint Heir took three consecutive steps, each exactly a meter forward. "Ye brother..." Luo Fu watched the scene intently. The Beast God cast an expectant gaze, while the Demon Lord wore an unpleasant expression, as if the one challenging the Taiyi Saint Heir should have been him. The Taiyi Saint Heir landed on the summit, the first to mount it. Suddenly, the Taiyi Saint Heir noticed Ye Qiu was just one step behind. At this moment, he suddenly sneered, launching an attack at Ye Qiu: "Get down from here." At the summit, a ray of light exploded, sending Ye Qiu’s figure soaring. Luo Fu and the Beast God exclaimed in unison, "Not good."