Chapter 730 (1/2)

Chapter 730: 730

Long Chen and the others appeared atop a mountain . In front of them was a huge stone staircase .

The staircase was extremely wide, with each step having a surface area of several thousand meters . The staircase soared high into the clouds, so high that it was impossible to see the end .

“This is the Xuantian Dao Sect’s martial gathering’s third trial: the Netherworld Heaven Staircase . ” The vice sect master’s words rang out in everyone’s ears . “This staircase is made of stone from the world of the dead . The formation carved into it is able to grab hold of something that doesn’t exist in the physical world .

“Atop the Netherworld Heaven Staircase, each person will be able to gain karmic luck . Karmic luck is something ephemeral and mysterious, but it truly exists . Those who can become peak experts all possess extremely great karmic luck .

“No matter how high a person’s cultivation base reaches, no matter how strong they become, if their karmic luck is terrible, they will constantly run into pitfalls and dangers, and they will sooner or later fall . As for all of you, you’ve risen above countless others . You cannot argue that a great deal of that was because of luck . So this trial is extremely important to you .

“Do your best to climb as high as possible . With each step you take, more karmic luck will gather on you . ”

Everyone was absolutely shocked . Those whose cultivation bases had reached their level had all come into contact with things that others couldn’t .

This so-called karmic luck was a blessing the heavens bestowed on its creatures . Although there was no solid evidence that proved karmic luck existed, anyone who had cultivated to their level firmly believed in it .

The slightest increase in karmic luck could completely change a person’s destiny . It could turn danger into safety, disaster to fortune . It was an extremely inconceivable existence .

It was completely unexpected for the Netherworld Heaven Staircase to be able to increase a person’s karmic luck . This was an absolutely heaven-defying treasure . They were all eager to get started .

The vice sect master continued, “There are nine hundred and ninety-nine stairs . Between each of the large stairs lie ninety-nine smaller stairs .

“Now according to the rules, I will explain the rewards for the Netherworld Heaven Staircase . Everyone should listen closely . ”

There were actually more rewards? Everyone was ecstatic . This Netherworld Heaven Staircase was truly worthy of being the final trial .

“Any disciple who can reach the 333rd, 666th, or 999th step will receive a reward . As for what the reward will be, no one knows in advance, because those rewards are given to you by the Netherworld Heaven Staircase . It is decided by a person’s karmic luck . There are possible good rewards, and there are possible trash rewards . It will be up to your karmic luck .

“Furthermore, on the 999th step, there is a platform . The final reward is on that platform . As for what the reward is, no one knows . These rewards were set up by the head sect, but I can guarantee that the rewards will surpa.s.s your wildest imaginations . ”

Shui Guanzhi and the other experts’ eyes began to s.h.i.+ne . They had obviously decided that they had to get that final reward .

“Alright, it’s time . The Xuantian martial gathering’s final trial begins now!”

The eager disciples, who had long since been impatient to begin, charged .

But they had only just stepped onto the Netherworld Heaven Staircase when their expressions changed . They felt like they had entered water, and their footsteps became slow .

They not only felt physical pressure, but they also felt a pressure on their souls . Furthermore, a kind of lazy, weary feeling filled them, one made them feel like they would rather take a good nap than continue climbing .

Long Chen also felt this strangeness when he stepped onto the first step . He told his people, “The Xuantian Sea was a trial for your physical bodies, while the Nine Netherworld Path was a trial for your souls . This Netherworld Heaven Staircase combines both aspects and more .

“It targets a person’s physical body, soul, will, and even the desires deep within their heart . It will cause a feeling of laziness and other negative emotions well up within you . However, that should be nothing to you .

“Brothers, you’re all warriors who have tempered yourselves through blood and fire . Bring out your hot blood and youthful pa.s.sion to let everyone see what true experts are!” encouraged Long Chen .

“Charge!”

The Dragonblood warriors’ morale skyrocketed, and ignoring the negative emotions the staircase gave them, they rushed up .

At this time, the vice sect master waved his hand, and the stone stage beneath him and the other experts who had accompanied their disciples here began to rise into the air .

Sitting on the stage, it was possible to see everything happening on the staircase clearly .

“I wonder whether anyone will be able to get the final reward this time,” muttered one monastery head .

That was because in the past, no one had managed to reach the 999th step . And even if someone did manage to reach the 999th step, they wouldn’t necessarily be able to obtain that final reward .

“There’s a very high chance this time . At the very least, there’s a high chance for five people . ” A rare smile appeared on the vice sect master’s face .

“Five? Isn’t there another person who just advanced to a rank two Celestial?”

The vice sect master’s expression became odd as his gaze fell on Guo Ran, who was currently waving a large flag and cheering for everyone . He sighed .

“To tell the truth, in all my years, I have never seen such a weak rank two Celestial . My eyes really have been opened to the world . ”