Chapter 1008 (1/2)

Chapter 1008

Long Chen’s foot landed on the 334th step. In that instant, he felt s.p.a.ce suddenly twist, and time seemed to grow slow.

In that instant, everything suddenly became distant and indistinct. Each step seemed like an uncrossable cliff.

“This is a test of will?”

Long Chen smiled slightly. He had experienced this kind of trial already in the Eastern Wasteland.

He trusted that everyone had experienced that trial as well. But compared to the original Netherworld Heaven Staircase in the Eastern Wasteland, this trial was many times stronger.

Furthermore, each step brought them closer to the two terrifying drakes. That made it so people didn’t dare to advance. This was a test of mettle, will, and toughness.

But this still wasn’t enough to stop Long Chen. The difficulty of these steps was far from enough to slow him down.

“What? No reaction at all?”

The Elders watching were all shocked. Long Chen’s rhythm didn’t change in the slightest.

“His will is frighteningly firm. It isn’t disturbed in the slightest by outer forces,” said the Hall Master. With the trial of the steps along with the pressure of the powerful Xuan Beasts, a person’s will would easily crumble.

“It truly is terrifying. Previously, no matter how strong the genius was, they would at least need a few breaths to get accustomed before continuing,” sighed an Elder.

“In the fight amongst heavenly geniuses, there are red flowers and green leaves that set each other off. But as for who is the flower and who is the leaf, there are many variables,” said the Hall Master.

“You mean that Long Chen could…” probed one of the Elders.

“Everything’s too early to say. Just calmly watch,” said the Hall Master.

The Elders turned silent. They understood the Hall Master’s meaning, but was that really possible? No matter how big the leaf was, it couldn’t bloom.

…

Long Chen’s footsteps didn’t change, but behind him, Tang Wan-er, Gu Yang, and the others all paused for an instant. Their bodies swayed.

“Big bro Gu Yang, I’ll entrust myself to you. Treat me well, and after this, junior brother will definitely repay your kindness a thousand times over. It’s regretful that I was born a man, or I would definitely give my heart to you…” Guo Ran was covered in sweat, and he tightly held Gu Yang’s hand.

“Guo Ran, I will toss you aside if you continue!” raged Tang Wan-er.

Guo Ran’s const.i.tution was the weakest; no, he was the weakest of all of them in terms of almost everything. Having followed them to this point was his limit.

“Don’t worry, go in peace.”

Gu Yang knocked Guo Ran unconscious and carried him on his back as he continued onwards.

“Cheating! I wish to report an egregious violation of the rules!”

Seeing Gu Yang use this method to let someone pa.s.s, quite a few people were filled with rage and shouted.

“This isn’t against the rules. If you feel like it’s cheating, you can cheat as well. But let me tell you, if you carry someone, the difficulty will double,” said Mu Qingxuan.

Those people immediately had to shut their mouths and sadly continue.

Long Chen was the furthest up the Xuantian Staircase. As for Tang Wan-er and the others, they were originally ten steps behind him, but now they were over thirty behind.

By this level, they also felt immense pressure and could no longer advance as easily before. Their speed dropped slightly.

When Long Chen reached the 666th step, they were over fifty steps behind him. As for the other three regions’ heavenly geniuses, they were all stuck behind the Dragonblood warriors, unable to close the distance at all.

This final test wasn’t something they could pa.s.s through talent. Their advantage had vanished, while their weaknesses were completely exposed.

Yan Mochen, Han Yunshan, and Wei Changhai were green with fury. They had originally been thinking to move out later but still reach the top before Long Chen in order to show the others that they were far above him.

But who would have thought that let alone surpa.s.sing Long Chen, they were unable to even catch up to the ordinary Dragonblood warriors? They could only watch their b.u.t.ts as they advanced.

Quite a few disciples had washed out and were listlessly watching.

Long Chen’s figure was far too conspicuous on the Xuantian Staircase. He only got further ahead of the others; his speed stayed the same the entire time.

Long Chen’s foot released a light sound as he stepped onto the 667th step. Immediately after that, his other foot raised and he continued forward.