I've announced that I'm destined to have many children, and my father has bestowed upon me

He knew Zhao Chen'an too well; on the surface, he seemed carefree and uncontested.

But like his mother, he possessed an inner pride that rivaled anyone else's.

Just because he dared to lead a group of new recruits to the battlefield to support me!

Just because he dared to confront me about the "ancient great power"!

Zhao Daoting knew that his past playboy behavior was just a disguise.

The real Zhao Daoting, by nature, still possesses an unyielding spirit and yearns to stand at the very top!

Now, Ye Shenglin has surpassed him in front of everyone with an overwhelming force.

Given Zhao Chen'an's personality, how could he remain unmoved?

But now is definitely not the time to act impulsively!

Zhao Daoting was well aware that the pressure of the Sendai Realm increased exponentially with each subsequent level.

Zhao Chen'an's ability to hold on for the hundredth step was already his limit.

If one were to forcibly take the next step before fully adapting to this oppressive force, the consequences would be unimaginable!

At best, it can sever the meridians; at worst, it can damage the soul and even destroy the foundation of one's cultivation, leaving one a cripple!

Zhao Daoting's heart clenched instantly.

And at this moment, on the Heavenly Ladder.

Zhao Chen'an, who was immersed in cultivation, slowly opened his eyes.

That extremely pure torrent of spiritual energy swept through his body for several cycles.

This allowed him to completely stabilize his newly broken-through realm, and even make a slight improvement.

He looked up and saw Ye Shenglin's back standing on the 101st step.

He saw that figure from behind.

Aloof and resolute, like a divine sword piercing the sky, leaving all his peers far behind.

The gap is enormous.

Zhao Chen'an had already clearly realized this the moment he stepped onto the hundredth step.

The pressure from the Sendai realm was like an invisible mountain, suppressing his physical body and soul.

If his foundation hadn't far surpassed that of other cultivators of the same level, he probably wouldn't have even been able to stand firm.

……

On the royal viewing platform, Zhao Daoting's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, quietly eased by half.

Fortunately, the kid didn't let himself get carried away.

He saw Ye Shenglin's strength, but instead of recklessly chasing after him, he calmly sat down and used this rare opportunity to consolidate his own power.

This mindset has already surpassed that of the vast majority of geniuses.

However, Zhao Daoting had not yet fully relaxed.

Zhao Chen'an on the Heavenly Ladder has made another move.

Unlike the others, he did not fully utilize his cultivation technique to resist the all-pervasive pressure.

Instead, he closed his eyes and carefully perceived the sensations.

Sensing Ye Shenglin's state as he stood on the 101st step.

That oppressive aura was far more terrifying than anything I could feel here.

Ye Shenglin's body, however, was like a divine sword that had been sheathed, seemingly calm, but in reality containing a sharpness that could annihilate everything.

Invisible sword intent circulated around him, isolating most of the oppressive aura from the outside.

He used the remaining portion to hone his sword spirit.

It turned out to be the case.

Using its own "power" to resist the "power" of heaven and earth.

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Zhao Chen'an.

Ye Shenglin walks the supreme sword path, and his "momentum" is the indestructible sword intent.

Qian Wushuang cultivates the Imperial Dragon Qi, and his "power" is the domineering aura of ruling the world.

The Peony Fairy and the Demon Moon Saintess each have their own path.

Then what is my "momentum"...?

The Great Dao Heavenly Evolution Scripture?

The Primordial Dao Body?

No.

These are the fundamental principles, the "Tao" that encompasses everything, but not the sharpest "force".

Zhao Chen'an's thoughts raced, and a bold, almost insane idea began to take root in his mind.

Intimidation can temper both the body and the will.

What about the spiritual creatures of heaven and earth, which are also known for their violence and domineering nature?

such as……

The Yellow-grade spiritual treasure within his body, obtained from his son Zhao Xiao, was the Body Tempering Spiritual Thunder!

What kind of amazing transformation would occur if these two extreme tempering powers were combined?

Once the thought appeared, it could no longer be suppressed.

Extremely risky!

The slightest misstep could lead to being attacked from both inside and outside, resulting in death and the annihilation of one's soul!

Fortune can be found in danger!

The path of martial arts is inherently defying the heavens; without unwavering courage, how can one reach the pinnacle?

Ye Shenglin, you paved the way with your sword intent.

Then I, Zhao Chen'an, will temper my body with heavenly lightning!

Let's see whose path goes further and is more domineering!

The next moment, Zhao Chen'an no longer hesitated.

With a thought, the purple spiritual lightning that had been dormant in his dantian was suddenly activated!

"boom!"

A deep rumble of thunder didn't come from the outside, but exploded from inside Zhao Chen'an's body!

The body-tempering spiritual lightning, which had been flowing gently through his limbs and bones, silently nourishing his body, went completely berserk at this moment!

"Crackling and popping!"

Countless fine purple arcs of electricity instantly burst forth from his pores, weaving together into a violent net of lightning that enveloped his entire body!

A terrifying numbness and a tearing pain simultaneously swept through every nerve in his body!

Zhao Chen'an's body trembled violently, his jaw clenched, veins bulged on his forehead, and large beads of sweat rolled down his face.

The pain was far beyond his expectations!

The pressure from Sendai is an inward crushing force that tests one's physical strength and willpower.

The eruption of the Body Tempering Lightning is a process of destruction and reshaping from the inside out.

Every inch of flesh and blood, every bone, is undergoing the baptism of thunder!

When these two forces combine, the pain is more than doubled!

"What...is this guy doing?!"

Qian Wushuang, who was closest to Zhao Chen'an, was the first to notice something amiss.

He suddenly opened his eyes and saw the horrifying sight of Zhao Chen'an enveloped in purple lightning.

Even a wisp of that violent lightning power made his heart pound with fear!

The Peony Fairy and the Demon Moon Saintess on the other side were also alarmed.

The eyes of both of these beautiful young women were filled with disbelief.

Under the oppressive power of Sendai, being distracted by anything else is tantamount to courting death.

This King Wei of the Great Zhou actually dared to unleash such violent power to temper himself?

Has he gone mad?!

Outside the ladder, the stands were deathly silent.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.

"Lightning... it's lightning! How can there be lightning inside him?"

"That's no ordinary lightning! Look at the color, the aura... it's a spiritual treasure of heaven and earth! It's the legendary spiritual lightning of heaven and earth!"

An elderly man, who had seen much of the world, called out in a trembling voice.

These words caused an uproar in the room!

"What? A spiritual object of heaven and earth? And a spiritual object with the most violent lightning attribute?"

"My god! A cultivator at the Fourth Extreme Realm actually refined the Heavenly Spirit Lightning? How is that possible?!"

"Is he out of his mind?! Detonating spiritual lightning to temper his body under the pressure of Sendai? What's the difference between that and suicide?!"

Discussions and exclamations rose and fell.

On the imperial city walls, Li Qingluan and Liu Ruoshuang's hearts clenched instantly.

They could sense the terrifying pain Zhao Chen'an was enduring; her pretty face was drained of color and filled with worry.

Zhao Daoting suddenly stood up from the dragon throne, and a terrifying aura of the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm uncontrollably emanated from him.

His eyes were fixed on the figure enveloped in lightning.

That unfilial son!

He actually dared to do that!

Who does he think he is?

Playing with grenades can have far more terrifying consequences than playing with fire!

Anger, worry, horror...

A mix of emotions caused the Great Zhou emperor to lose his composure.

And on the much-anticipated Heavenly Ladder.

Zhao Chen'an's suffering had reached its peak.