Chapter 1009 (1/2)

Chapter 1009

Seeing Long Chen reach the top gave countless people hope . They did their best to climb, but some didn’t even manage to reach the second part before being sent out .

There were people failing with each pa.s.sing moment . Currently, three hundred thousand people were still persevering on the Xuantian Staircase, and the majority of them had reached the middle section .

As for the Dragonblood warriors, they were past the eighth hundredth step, but their speed was clearly much slower . However, their footsteps never paused .

“In truth, there’s no need to go all-out like this . As long as they keep advancing, slowing down will save energy . ” Mu Qinxuan shook her head as she watched the Dragonblood warriors climbing while sparing no effort .

“They know that,” said Long Chen .

“If they know, why bother?”

“They aren’t fighting against the Xuantian Staircase but against themselves . That’s why they are climbing so quickly, to push themselves to their limits . Our talent is only average, and our origins are low . To reach our current height, we had to bleed and sweat . We have to go all-out like this every day, to not give up any chance to improve ourselves . This kind of trial that has no threat to our lives is especially perfect . We can push ourselves to our limits, and then break those limits again and again . Only then can we increase the chances of our survival the most . ”

Mu Qingxuan was startled . Long Chen’s words were spoken carefreely, but she could tell how much pain the Dragonblood Legion had endured .

“All of you are true warriors,” praised Mu Qingxuan .

“Well, there was no other choice . To live, we could only get stronger . ” Long Chen bitterly smiled .

The Dragonblood warriors didn’t hold back at all, climbing as fast as they could . They felt weary, but they did that on purpose . The wearier they were, the more they could excavate their potential . They were using their powerful negative emotions to encourage themselves .

Yan Mochen, Wei Changhai, and Han Yunshan were being thrown further and further into the distance despite doing their best . Originally, they were only fifty steps behind . But now that they were over a hundred steps behind, causing them to clench their teeth in fury .

The three of them were rank five Celestials, but they were actually unable to catch up . Instead, the distance only grew larger . This was a silent slap in the face .

At this time, Zhao Ziyan slowly surpa.s.sed and created an uncrossable distance between them, infuriating them even more .

“How stupid . Afraid their own negative emotions weren’t enough, they added envy on as well,” said Long Chen .

“They truly are a bit foolish . ” Mu Qingxuan was unable to retort against that .

During the final section, a person’s negative emotions would burst out and rapidly grow . The more envious they were, the more furious they became and the more difficult it would be to advance . Perhaps the three of them had still yet to understand the meaning of the Xuantian Staircase .

A beautiful figure stepped onto the 999th stair . It was Tang Wan-er . Her face was a bit pale, and she was covered in sweat . But within her weariness was excitement .

“It’s been hard on you . ” Long Chen smiled and used a handkerchief to gently wipe away her sweat, startling her .

“Long Chen…” Tang Wan-er was moved . This was the first time Long Chen treated her so warmly, even publicly pampering her like this .

“I can do it myself . ” She took the handkerchief and dabbed at her sweat . But while stealthily blocking Long Chen’s sight, she dabbed away a few tears .

“Perhaps I should be kinder to her,” thought Long Chen . Although Tang Wan-er hid her movements well, she couldn’t hide them from him . He felt a profound sense of self-blame .

Tang Wan-er was always fiery, direct and unyielding . Because she cared about him, she intentionally displayed some disdain for his conduct .

But in truth, she needed care as well . However, she didn’t want Long Chen to see her as weak, so she acted fiercely like a mother tigress .

Long Chen had misunderstood her . She was a staunch woman, and this inadvertent movement caused him to see another side to her .

“Wan-er, I’m sorry . I haven’t looked after you enough . ” Long Chen sincerely apologized and pulled Tang Wan-er into his embrace . Tang Wan-er jumped in surprise .

“You’ve gone crazy . There are so many people here! You’ll be laughed at,” she rebuked . She quickly escaped from his grasp, and while her face was red, she had a warm smile .

“Let me see who dares to laugh? I’ll curse them to never find a woman in their lifetime,” said Long Chen grandly .

“Then it’s fortunate that I’m not afraid of this curse . I’m not looking for women,” laughed Mu Qingxuan from the side .

“Cough, senior apprentice-sister, naturally you don’t count,” laughed Long Chen awkwardly .

“Aiya!”

Suddenly, a startled cry rang out with a bang . Guo Ran had been tossed to the ground .