Chapter 404
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Chapter 404: Great Perseverance and Great Determination!
Some individuals manage to ascend to the fourth level. This achievement is not only a result of their own efforts at the Divine Sword School over the past five years but also due to their family’s unwavering support. They carry with them not just their own futures, but also the fate of their entire family.
The entrance to the fourth level is marked by space fluctuations and shimmering light curtains.
This is a teleportation gate that leads directly to the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords. By passing through it, one can refine their skills alongside the inner disciples who have already entered the Battlefield.
However, some were still unsure. Reaching the fourth level was already considered the pinnacle, and they feared that climbing any higher would be hopeless.
“Hey, Su Yi, how did he manage to make it up?”
“It’s Su Yi who defeated Jian Shiyi, but his talent seems rather ordinary!”
“Didn’t they say that those with mediocre talent can’t even ascend the Heavenly Stairs?”
As the disciple reached the fourth level, he caught sight of Su Yi. His figure glowed brighter, having also ascended to the fourth level.
“Whoosh…”
The flames surged with an intense heat capable of burning everything in their path.
The invisible force of collapse intensified as well.
“Is that it? Just an illusion?”
Su Yi’s calm and focused gaze remained steadfast. Having tempered his Indestructible Vajra Body in the Forest of Demons with the Earth’s core fire, he had endured that harsh trial. What he faced now was nothing but an illusion.
With steady steps, he ascended the stairs, his black hair and gray robe fluttering gently. Su Yi didn’t stop.
“He’s still going up!”
The disciples on the fourth level were astonished to see that Su Yi continued to ascend without any sign of slowing down.
“Come, let’s see how far we can go!”
Some gritted their teeth, their pale faces reflecting a determination to push forward and test their ultimate limits.
If one could reach the fifth level, their future would be limitless.
“This is truly intriguing. It’s rumored that those without innate talent struggle to climb, facing not only difficulty in progressing but also illusions that hinder their journey. But this guy has already reached the fourth level!”
On the towering mountain peak, Right Dharma Protector gazed into the distance with a gleam in his eyes.
“The illusions vary for each individual. This is a test devised by the Divine Sword School’s ancestors. It assesses not only one’s combat strength and innate talent but also their perseverance, determination, and endurance.” Situ Liuyun spoke in a low voice.
“Seems like the boy has exceptional qualities,” said Right Dharma Protector.
“Although, speaking of it now might be premature. He’s still on the fourth level. Given his combat strength, it’s not impossible for him to climb to the fourth level through sheer strength alone.” Situ Liuyun’s gaze remained far-off, brimming with anticipation.
“Clatter, clatter…”
The wind howled, sharp like steel blades cutting through bone, causing many to tremble in fear.
Su Yi, caught in the violent gusts, felt as though he was being torn apart. The pain was excruciating, and the overwhelming crushing force reminded him that this was not an illusion, but reality.
“Illusion, what can you do to me?”
Su Yi’s gaze, steady and resolute, carried a clear wind attribute aura amidst the raging storm. The gravity, seas, and flames he had just passed through were all influenced by the elemental forces of earth, water, and fire, respectively.
It appeared that all these illusions were closely linked to Su Yi’s elemental energy.
However, within this illusionary realm, Su Yi’s soul seemed unaffected. He clearly reminded himself that this was nothing but an illusion.
“Puff…”
A disciple above the fourth level trembled, spitting out a mouthful of bright red blood, his face pale. He could go no further.
“It’s too hard; I can’t climb anymore!”
Some disciples had already collapsed, their faces ashen, unable to endure after just a few steps. The higher they climbed, the more intense the invisible pressure became, forcing them to abandon their ascent.
“This guy is still climbing. Could he actually reach the fifth level?”
One after another, gazes were fixed on Su Yi, who continued to ascend the stairs. Their expressions were filled with shock.
Reaching the fifth level would mean possessing King Grade talent, yet Su Yi’s climbing seemed to be fueled solely by his fighting prowess, making his achievement even more astonishing.
Step by step, Su Yi’s figure seemed to grow taller.
Another disciple arrived at the fourth level, thrilled yet slightly disheartened when he saw the figure nearing the fifth level.
Those who hadn’t attempted before were now giving it a try, but after a few steps, they gave up, unable to progress any further.
The overwhelming pressure, far greater than that on the fourth-level staircase, left them gasping for breath.
Xu Jiahui appeared on the fourth level, her youthful but strikingly attractive figure marked by a pale face and sweat-drenched hair. She looked up to see the familiar figure nearing the fifth level and chose to continue her ascent.
“Is this Xu Jiahui from the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak? Surprising, she also made it up here!”
Some disciples exchanged puzzled looks. The Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak was rarely visited, and its disciples seldom left, so they were not familiar with Xu Jiahui.
The fierce wind continued to howl, and Su Yi’s qi surged within him, his body radiating light with every step.
“Boom!”
Suddenly, as Su Yi moved forward, the powerful wind vanished, and everything before his eyes cleared instantly.
“Is this already the fifth level?”
Looking around, Su Yi’s heart stirred as he realized he had reached the fifth level.
“He’s actually made it to the fifth level!”
From the mountain peak, Right Dharma Protector’s eyes widened in disbelief. Despite Su Yi’s average talent, he had reached the fifth level, a place only accessible to those with King Grade talent.
The space around them trembled subtly, and concealed breaths began to rise and converge on the Heavenly Stairs.
“He’s on the fifth level! Su Yi has actually reached the fifth level!”
On the fourth level, a group of disciples stared in disbelief at Su Yi’s figure, now at the fifth level. Their gazes trembled as their hearts were deeply impacted. He had truly made it to the fifth level.
“Bang…”
Suddenly, the entire Heavenly Stairs shook inexplicably.
“What’s going on?”
The disciples on the Heavenly Stairs felt a sudden unease, as if something ominous was approaching.
“Clang!”
At the same time, a brilliant golden light appeared above the Heavenly Stairs, enveloping the entire area. The golden radiance illuminated the stairs, and mystic patterns flowed, imbuing the scene with a majestic and solemn grandeur.
In that instant, hidden forces fluctuated all around.
“What’s happening?”
On the towering mountain peaks, Right Dharma Protector’s face revealed astonishment. He had never witnessed such a phenomenon on the Heavenly Stairs before.
At this moment, the entire Heavenly Stairs seemed to have transformed, shrouded in golden light and exuding an invisible pressure.
“It is said that when someone with extraordinary talent appears, the Heavenly Stairs will test them alone. Could it be…?”
Situ Liuyun’s gaze remained fixed on the Heavenly Stairs in the distance, his body emanating a radiant aura as his eyes glimmered like a blazing crimson flame.
