Chapter 113 - One Step One Flight (2/2)

The other elders responded, and it turned out that three of them were already in Yang Grade while one of them was already at the peak of Yin Grade Cla.s.s Five.

Ni Jingtong laughed and asked, “You’ve all experienced the path, do you think the young fella can make it past the third stage?”

“Impossible,” Ni Xueshu and the other elders answered at the same time after thinking for a while.

Indeed, the third stage was where one would undergo internal and external pressures, by which enormous pressure was inflicted on one’s skin, bones, flesh, and even the organs. Even though a person who had advanced to Yin Grade had essential Qi that could protect his whole body, the consumption rate was so high that it could not possibly be withstood by someone in Yin Grade Cla.s.s One.

Even if Ou Yangming had spiritual pills with him that allowed him to replenish his essential Qi very quickly, the recovery process could not be faster than the rapid consumption. Therefore, after careful consideration, the elders were unanimous in their conclusion that Ou Yangming could not make it past the third level if he relied only on his power.

“Yes, you’re right, he definitely won’t make it through the third level.” Ni Jingtong added after a pause, “Once he can’t take it anymore, I’ll make a trip down to send him to the fourth level.”

Ni Xueshu asked with a deep voice, “Great Ancestor, since you’re sure that he won’t make it, why…”

“Because I want to see if he has the ability to get out of trouble,” Ni Jingtong replied after keeping quiet for some time.

Ni Xueshu was stunned. “Great Ancestor, that’s impossible.”

“It’s obviously impossible for normal people, but a young fella who was able to kill a Yang Grade martial artist is worth noting…”

“Kill a Yang Grade martial artist? Him?” Ni Xueshu and the rest were startled.

Though Ou Yangming was never in a disadvantageous spot when he exchanged blows with Ni w.a.n.gyang earlier, the elders could not believe that he had killed a Yang Grade powerhouse.

It was worth noting that defeating someone and killing someone were two completely different things. Besides, Ni w.a.n.gyang was always the one who initiated an attack on Ou Yangming during the battle earlier.

Nevertheless, Ni Jingtong’s face suddenly changed. His anchoring force that was as steady as a mountain seemed to be ineffective at that moment.

“This young fella is truly making me regard him differently now!”

Ni Xueshu and the other elders were in disbelief when they turned to look.

The light for the fourth level changed again, and it could only mean one thing; Ou Yangming had successfully pa.s.sed the third level to arrive at the fourth flight of stairs.

“H-how did he do it?” Ni Xueshu mumbled, “And he did it really fast…”

After making it to the third level, Ou Yangming actually completed it while the elders conversed. He made it look like the internal and external pressures from that level did not affect him at all as he managed to complete the level at the speed of light.

That was the speed that could be achieved by the elders if they had attempted instead.

Nonetheless, the elders were powerhouses at the peak of Yang Grade.

The Ni family elders looked at each other in confusion.

Ni Jingtong laughed. “The light is a little strange, isn’t it? I’d like to see how far exactly he can go.”

The other elders were rather concerned when they saw the look of antic.i.p.ation in Ni Jingtong’s eyes. ‘A young man like him is hard to come by, and he’s the key to finding our ancestor’s legacy. Hopefully, Great Ancestor will curb his thought and not ruin the fella.’

Everyone below the tower, including Ni Xueming, was thrilled.

This was because they knew Ou Yangming had pa.s.sed the third level and was climbing the stairs to the fourth level. It was the only reason the l.u.s.ter changed.

“Didn’t you say he won’t make it? Look…” Ni Yinghong said excitedly.

Ni Xueming and Ni w.a.n.gyang smiled bitterly, but no matter how they racked their brains, they could not figure out what exactly Ou Yangming had done to complete the level.

“Ah.” Ni Xueming sighed and expressed helplessly, “Heroes are made from youngsters, I’ve aged indeed.”

Ni w.a.n.gyang looked at him snappily and thought, ‘You say that you’re old, but a strong man like me couldn’t even defeat Ou Yangming after a long battle, am I considered old too?’

All of a sudden, someone remarked, “Hey, why is the l.u.s.ter’s color so strange?”

The crowd was surprised. When they turned to look, they realized that the l.u.s.ter’s color was completely different from before as though there was a hint of red.

Countless people from different generations in their clan had attempted the Testimony Path, but according to the records, a peculiar light like this had never appeared before. Everyone had a strange look on their faces, and they looked at each other as they were at a loss.

On the other hand, Ni Yinghong’s eyelids twitched. For some reason, she was unusually worried and was even regretful.

‘If I hadn’t told Ou Yangming about this, and waited until he advanced to the peak of Yin Grade or even to Yang Grade before asking him to attempt this, would things be better?’

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