Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Chapter 177 Climbing Again

The scabs on the wounds scabbed over and fell off, revealing perfectly fair and rosy skin. The depleted blood and energy were revitalized and surged like thunder. The weary soul was also nourished like a spring breeze and rain, not only recovering completely but also becoming stronger.

After repairing Yu Changsheng's injuries, the medicinal effect was only less than half complete. The rest was absorbed by Yu Changsheng and fused into his entire body, slowly integrating bit by bit.

"There's no need for such a precious pill at all. It's a bit of a waste." Yu Changsheng thought to himself. He had really made a profit this time. All the trashy magic treasures he had previously self-destructed were not as powerful as this Rejuvenation Pill.

"What's more, I also acquired Huang Suyu's treasure bag, some magical artifacts... I'll see what's inside later."

Yu Changsheng thought that in just a short while, his energy and spirit had returned to their peak. So he stood up and bowed to Lu Ruikai again.

"Thank you for the medicine, Sect Leader."

Regardless of how Lu Ruikai treated him, things were at least alright for now, so Yu Changsheng felt less resentful and even omitted the "deputy" in the title of deputy sect leader.

After all, he is the deputy sect leader, one of the top figures in the Myriad Manifestations Sect. Offending him would be of no benefit.

"Hmm," Lu Ruikai said calmly, "Now that you've recovered, let's set off."

"Okay." Yu Changsheng nodded, feeling the surging power within his body. He exhaled, glanced at the Heavenly Ladder, and stomped down on the steps, instantly transforming into an arrow that shot upwards.

The pressure on the Heavenly Ladder had lessened somewhat due to the previous battle between Yu Changsheng and Huang Suyu, but since it was covered by an array, the originally collapsed terrain steps were all restored in just a short time.

With no reservations, Yu Changsheng strode over five thousand steps in an instant. The doubled pressure did not affect him in the slightest, and he quickly ascended to six thousand steps.

After the great battle, Yu Changsheng was replenished by the Rejuvenation Pill, and he felt that his physical condition was better than ever before, even better than before the battle.

He had mastered the newly advanced Foundation Establishment body and his cultivation had also improved, reaching the peak of Qi Refining. It seemed that he was only one step away from Foundation Establishment.

Although this step was as insurmountable as an insurmountable chasm, it still filled Yu Changsheng with immense excitement. At this moment, he could be said to be at his peak.

Less than half an hour had passed since the end of the Heavenly Ladder Trial. In fact, most of the disciples had already finished the trial. Some had been automatically teleported back after climbing five thousand steps, while others had given up voluntarily after struggling in vain.

There are only a handful of disciples left to undergo trials, numbering over five thousand. Among those at the higher levels, only Gu Zhen and his group remain.

As they watched Yu Changsheng rapidly ascend the Heavenly Ladder, Gu Zhen and the others pursed their lips, but some did not give up and continued to strive for even higher levels.

In an instant, the trial turned into a contest among a few people, once again attracting widespread attention. At this moment, the focus of people's attention shifted from Gu Zhen and others to Yu Changsheng.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they ascended the seven thousand steps again with almost no hindrance.

Gu Zhen followed closely behind, stepping onto the seven thousand steps almost simultaneously. Miao Wenlun hesitated, looked at the two of them, shook his head with a wry smile, and voluntarily gave up, teleporting away.

At the top of the seven thousand steps, immense pressure swept over him once more, causing Yu Changsheng's body to sink. However, it was not unbearable. After a brief moment of feeling it, Yu Changsheng stepped forward again, continuing his ascent to higher ground.

"Higher than 7,999 floors... that's 8,000 steps..."

"Since the founding of the Myriad Manifestations Sect, only a very small number of people have been able to ascend, and their cultivation level is at least at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage..."

"I'm currently at the peak of Qi Refining, but with my exceptional physical body and divine sense, it's not like I can't give it a try..."

Yu Changsheng muttered to himself as he took one step at a time, a flame seemingly burning in his eyes.

Upon reaching the 7,000 steps, each step brought immense pressure, not only on the physical body but also on the soul. Huang Suyu's previous limit was only 7,200 steps before he had to stop and rest.

At this moment, Yu Changsheng had already exceeded this limit. Although his speed was gradually slowing down, he did not stop and reached 7,500 steps in an instant.

Gu Zhen, who was struggling to keep up behind Yu Changsheng, was a step behind. The two were almost one in front of the other. However, judging from his condition, Gu Zhen was trembling all over, sweating profusely, and gritting his teeth to persevere. It seemed that he was not far from his limit.

On the contrary, although Yu Changsheng's forehead was also covered in a layer of sweat, he was in a much more relaxed state than Gu Zhen.

Seeing this, Gu Zhen's face turned somewhat bitter. When he looked up again, his eyes were filled with Ling Tian's fighting spirit and unwillingness.

"I can't beat Huang Suyu, but... you're only at the Qi Refining stage. If I had to give it my all, I'd back down..."

As his thoughts raced, Gu Zhen struggled to take another step, climbing upwards step by step. But as he moved, Yu Changsheng did not stop either. There was always a step between them, and the latter could only see Yu Changsheng's back.

"Gu Zhen is a good kid."

A group of elders, including Lu Ruikai, were quietly watching Yu Changsheng. When they saw Gu Zhen following closely behind, they nodded in approval.

"Although this child's aptitude is somewhat inferior to Huang Suyu's, his temperament is comparable to anyone's. He can face his opponent head-on without backing down, which is rare."

Elder Li nodded and sighed.

"In fact, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the first and second place in this trial would probably be decided between Huang Suyu and Gu Zhen. Who would have thought this would happen..."

Elder Hai hesitated for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

"Who can say what the grudges and disputes in the cultivation world are? It's all up to fate."

Lu Ruikai seemed to be deep in thought, staring intently at Yu Changsheng's figure, and suddenly said.

He then glanced down at Huang Suyu's corpse, sighed softly, and with a wave of his hand, the corpse disappeared, and everything about him vanished completely.

"He was a promising swordsman, and he had the potential, but what a pity..."

The elders remained silent, none daring to speak. Even Elder Li from the Imperial Sword Peak hesitated to speak, his expression slightly somber.

"Do you think Yu Changsheng can reach the 8,000th floor?"

Without paying too much attention to Huang Suyu's death, Lu Ruikai asked casually after disposing of the body.

"This..." Elder Hai and Elder Cao lowered their heads in thought, and after a long while, they shook their heads.

"It's difficult. No one in the sect has climbed the eight thousand steps in a hundred years."

Lu Ruikai remained silent, simply looking at Yu Changsheng while saying without turning his head:

"Whether he can climb the eight thousand steps or not, he is a promising talent within my Myriad Manifestations Sect. It's just a pity that he's not a disciple of my Sword Control Peak, as he doesn't align with my path. Otherwise, taking him as a disciple wouldn't be bad."

(End of this chapter)