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Chapter 711 - 697: The Last 8, Who Can Reach the Top! (Please subscribe!)-1

Chapter 711: Chapter 697: The Last 8, Who Can Reach the Top! (Please subscribe!)-1

For young warriors struggling atop the Heavenly Ladder, the fleeting manifestation of the mythical beasts also brought them trouble.

Particularly those closest to Long Tian within the last hundred steps experienced an overwhelming pressure far greater than others. Their bloodlines were stirred, providing Long Tian and Kun Peng with additional drive.

Yet, little miss Yun Wei remained the most relaxed atop the entire Heavenly Ladder. At the moment, she ranked fifth, trailing behind Kun Peng, Long Tian, the young man with the sword on his back, and the youngster with peculiar soul energy.

In comparison to the other warriors, Yun Wei’s ascent of the Heavenly Ladder was like a leisurely walk. Under her dress, Purple Qi occasionally appeared like a buoyant mist. When the boundless gravitational force descended upon her, over ninety percent was instantly isolated.

The gravity from the first few hundred steps of the Heavenly Ladder was to Yun Wei almost negligible. It was not until she stepped onto the final hundred steps that she felt a faint oppressive feeling. To avoid drawing too much attention, Yun Wei remained low-key.

The youngster with peculiar soul energy before Yun Wei had just reached the peak of the middle phase of the Blood Refining Realm. It was astounding that he could climb the steps representing the Near Heavy Building Realm warriors.

The Gravity Magnetic Field of the Ancient Mountain wasn’t constant; it flowed around the mountain. This youngster’s soul energy could detect the invisible flow of the gravitational field around him. Whenever he was on the brink of ascending the next step, he sought the region with the weakest gravitational pull. Aside from Yun Wei, the gravitational force bearing down on this youngster was relatively the smallest.

Nevertheless, the infinite gravitational force contained on the last sector of the Heavenly Ladder was astonishing. At this moment, this youngster found it increasingly difficult to move, his legs becoming numb.

The sixth on the list was the village youth who always seemed to be eating. His cheeks flushed red at this instant. The black bear didn’t come along. The youth was not weak in his cultivation, possessing a realm of Blood Refining Realm Perfection. He had just stepped into this realm, barely opening ten of his Heavenly Meridians.

However, Xia Chen sensed a ruthless aura lurking inside the youth, similar to that of his bear.

The seventh place belonged to Xiong Sheng of the God Weapon Hall of the Gu Yuan Tribe. With his innate godlike strength and refined War Body, Xiong Sheng gained a significant advantage, especially since the Heavenly Ladder greatly suppressed warriors of the Battle Qi Realm.

The eighth place belonged to Fang Tian, a martial arts prodigy brought up by the Enforcement Hall of the Gu Yuan Tribe. His ability to ascend the last hundred stone steps was a testament to his power. He was the strongest among his peers in the Gu Yuan Tribe and possessed a realm of Blood Refining Realm Perfection. He also greatly emphasised the cultivation of the Physique for War.

All of this was thanks to Xiao Chen. By now, who in the Border Wasteland didn’t know about Clan Leader Xiao’s Unparalleled Battle Body? Merely through his War Body, he had killed the once-renowned Ice Frost Venerable in the outskirts of the Border Wasteland City. Therefore, the warriors of the Gu Yuan Tribe paid great attention to the cultivation of their Physique for War while cultivating their Battle Qi. However, the extent of refinement varies from person to person.

This was the picture of the warriors on the last fifty steps of the Heavenly Ladder, only eight of them. However, this was quite the surprise. They were the cream of the crop selected from eight thousand warriors.

As for others from the Gu Yuan Tribe like Feng Ling, even though they had reached the final hundred steps, they were forced back by the endless gravitational force, and lingered outside the last hundred steps.

At this moment, every single step made a world of difference for them. Especially since almost all warriors’ potentials were nearly exhausted. It was practically impossible to move any further.

Above the Heavenly Ladder, it wasn’t just the young warriors still persisting, but also the warriors who were stuck on steps corresponding to their respective cultivation realms were shackled. Almost every moment, a warrior would fall from the Heavenly Ladder.

One after another, warriors tumbled down the Heavenly Ladder, causing those at the bottom who had just recovered from the heavenly beasts’ pressure to tremble in fear. Who could remain on the Heavenly Ladder to pass this test?

The young warriors who had rolled down the Heavenly Ladder were immediately surrounded and questioned about the oppression they experienced atop the Heavenly Ladder. These examination participants didn’t conceal anything; they described the pressure they experienced. The two-pronged suppression from Battle Qi and War Body was extreme. In the end, it became a test of willpower. Those who could climb the Heavenly Ladder were obviously one-in-a-million geniuses. Their talents were exceptional and those who could persist till the end had unparalleled willpower and temperament.

At this moment, Xiao Chen gazed from the void at a few warriors who were desperately struggling atop the Ancient Mountain. More than that, the eight warriors atop the last hundred steps developed a competitive spirit against each other.

Every single Martial Arts practises contention!

Although they met for the first time, unconsciously they had regarded others as competitors. Only these eight had the potential to reach the peak.

The first person!

The first person to reach the mountain peak!

Long Tian and Kun Peng, were merely three steps from the peak. Beneath them, almost sixteen feet down, was the youngster with an iron sword. A flash of Sword Dao Sharpness appeared in his eyes, and the Sword Dao Sharpness manifested again.

Buzz!

The iron sword on the boy’s back sensed his will and responded with a buzzing echo that reverberated around the peak. In an instant, a strand of sharpness burst forth from the boy’s entire body, creating a crack in the surrounding gravitational pressure.

"Hmm!"

Long Tian, who was in a stand-off with Kun Peng, immediately reacted. He turned his back on the mountaintop and yelled to those below, "First, block the others at the foot of the mountain. We’ll compete for the first place at the peak!"

"Excellent!"

Soon after, Kun Peng also turned around, the two effectively blocking the path to the mountain peak behind them.

Clang!

A sound of a sword chiming was heard, the iron sword behind unsheathed. There was no trace of Battle Qi assisting it; it was simply just a straightforward sword. However, it emanated a sharpness that seemed to want to rip through the void. Upon sighting the two men obstructing his way, the youth instantly unsheathed his sword and slashed towards them.

"Sword Dao Sharpness!"

Long Tian’s pupils shrank, experiencing the sharpness tearing through the gravity. He laughed loudly, "I’ll take it!"

A pair of ancient gold fists immediately smashed down towards the oncoming iron sword.

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing resounded; it was pure physical strength. The iron sword immediately shattered. There was a trace of a bloody mark on Long Tian’s fist, but his battle robe’s sleeve was torn by the sword energy.

Long Tian stood in place, his body swaying as he stepped back. The opposite man retreated several steps backward, stopping near the edge of the platform, nearly falling onto the next platform.

"What a Sword Dao Sharpness, let’s go again!"

Long Tian shouted, somewhat surprised that he was put at a disadvantage. Even though the other party backed several steps and he himself only one, given his high position, he still had the advantage. The two were equals in terms of power. Had it not been for the pressure of gravity, Long Tian didn’t believe the man before him could match him, even if he possessed Sword Dao Sharpness.

At the same time, Kun Peng sprung into action. His opponent was the warrior with an unusual spirit.

The four individuals on the Heavenly Ladder started fighting, immediately drawing attention from the warriors watching below Ancient Mountain. Initially, it was a competition between Long Tian and another, but now, two warriors want to block the path of the man behind them from reaching the top of the mountain — a truly outlandish idea.

Who among those that can reach the final stage isn’t a leading figure? Being able to resist the pressure of gravity on this Heavenly Ladder is an achievement in itself, let alone being drawn into a major battle. Only individuals with such formidable abilities would have the guts to do so.

On top of Ancient Mountain, Xiao Chen and other Strong Ones watched the warriors’ competition with interest, showing no sign of stopping it. Each of these people before them was a leading figure in their own way, and naturally, none would concede to others.

"Clan leader!" Upon seeing the young warrior on the steps getting involved in the chaotic fight, Xiao Chen softly uttered.

"No worries. This is a martial arts competition. If there isn’t fierce rivalry, what’s the purpose of martial arts?" Xiao Chen dismissed him, signalling him not to intervene.

Are these eight individuals who managed to reach the last step, not on top of the Eastern Wasteland? At the very least, they would have a place in the Eastern Wasteland among their peers. Xiao Chen wanted to see what their limits were.

"The first one to reach the top of the mountain will receive a treasure from me!"

Just then, Elder Shi, who was sitting off to the side, stood up and walked to the edge of Ancient Mountain. Overlooking the fighting group below, his old and frail voice resounded.

"Hmm!"

Elder Shi’s appearance at the edge of the Ancient Mountain startled everyone. They witnessed Elder Shi’s arrival on a chariot pulled by colourful peacocks. They believed that the treasure he had to offer was nothing short of extraordinary.

"Since Elder Shi has offered a reward, our Bai Ze Marquis Division can’t afford to be left behind. I have eight Melting Origin Jade Plaques here. Each contains my battle energy, which can block a strike from an ordinary venerable one. For those below that rank, it can block more than ten strikes. They will serve as rewards as well."

After Elder Shi finished speaking, Vajra Venerable One was unwilling to be left behind. He took out eight sparkling jade plaques. Indeed, these jade plaques were handy lifesavers for them.

"Our Tiantai War Department offers eight Elemental Beads as a reward!"

At this moment, the eyes of Vajra Venerable One and Tiantai Xiong were glowing with excitement. Although Xiao Chen didn’t open his eyes to look, their fluctuation was fully detected by his spirit sense. Their intentions became even clearer to him.

Storing the melted origin in the jade stone is quite rare, hence, the number of Melting Origin Jade Plaques made from this stone was quite limited, making it highly precious. As for the Elemental Beads, they are crystals formed by the condensation of Heaven and Earth’s Vital Energy at its extreme. Similar to Elemental Stones, but are more pure and easier to refine and absorb. They too, are considered treasures.

At this moment, both of them took out such treasures, surprisingly exactly eight portions each. Evidently, the standout performance from these few individuals had already enticed them into targeting these geniuses.

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