Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Chapter 179 If the heart has aspirations, what fear is there of a long and arduous journey?

Externally, there was immense pressure and constant destruction; internally, there was a raging medicinal force that continuously repaired. At this moment, Yu Changsheng's body once again became a furnace, where his bones and muscles were constantly being reshaped.

The greatest pain of his life covered every corner of Yu Changsheng's body, but the improvement it brought was also enormous. His physical body, which was already at the Foundation Establishment stage, was slowly improved again under this constant tempering.

Meanwhile, his stagnant Qi Refining cultivation surged once more. Although he couldn't break through, Yu Changsheng could sense that some of the bottleneck preventing him from breaking through Qi Refining had been erased.

The effects of the Rejuvenation Pill are indeed terrifying. It only took about 30% of the medicinal power to heal Yu Changsheng's injuries, and the remaining amount became Yu Changsheng's strongest support.

Under this outburst, Yu Changsheng could no longer speak. His teeth shattered and then grew back. The will to live and the will to destroy erupted in his body at the same time, forming a balance. In the midst of the violent struggle, Yu Changsheng slowly raised his head and grabbed the stone box. With a thought, he put it into his backpack.

At the same time, a flash of light appeared, and the Dragon Roar Sword appeared in his hand, which he used as a fulcrum to slam into the step, supporting Yu Changsheng's body.

After doing all this, Yu Changsheng was exhausted, both physically and mentally. The remaining medicinal power in his body was also quickly depleted, but the determination and madness in his eyes remained undiminished.

"Almost there..."

After a slight pause, the hand holding the Dragon's Roar exerted force again, and the power of the soul swept over it. Under the dual control of the divine sense and the physical body, the Dragon's Roar Sword trembled and cried out, and the cold light of the sword tip bloomed, carving little by little on the steps.

First a dot, then a bend and a curve, and the character "heart" is vividly engraved on the steps.

Each word was imbued with Yu Changsheng's spiritual power, and his emotions were also reflected in it.

Just as Yu Changsheng was carving the words, the Heavenly Ladder suddenly roared. At the eight thousand steps where Yu Changsheng was, a great light shone brightly, and a huge light screen covered the sky. As Yu Changsheng's sword pen fell, the characters appeared on the light screen at the same time.

"What is this? A ladder to heaven?"

"Someone is carving writing marks?!"

"The heavenly ladder roars, its manifestations proclaimed... Three hundred years have passed; has someone finally ascended the eight thousand steps again?"

At this moment, everyone's attention within the Myriad Manifestations Sect was drawn to it. There was shock, doubt, and surprise. Many elders who were in seclusion looked up thoughtfully.

Lu Ruikai's eyes narrowed, and his brows furrowed unconsciously. A mixture of tension and anticipation appeared in his eyes, which flickered uncertainly.

"The Heavenly Ladder has a long history. According to records, anyone who can climb to the top of the eight thousand steps can have their own Dao mark engraved on it, which will manifest and spread... and will be influenced by the fortune of the Myriad Manifestations Sect invisibly."

"Back then, I was just one step short, and out of frustration, I could only carve words on it to vent my anger. As you probably saw, because I didn't climb the eight thousand steps, there was no visible result... So, can you do it?"

"There are only one hundred breaths left, three hours will pass. Can you finish writing...?"

Just as everyone was filled with doubt, the giant screen of light flickered again, and the second word appeared.

At this moment, after carving two characters, Yu Changsheng spat out another mouthful of blood. The pressure he endured while carving the characters was several times greater than before. It was as if another invisible force was preventing Yu Changsheng from putting pen to paper.

Licking away the crimson blood from the corner of his mouth, Yu Changsheng's madness and determination reached their peak. His soul stirred the void, his blood and qi condensed into shadows, and the effects of the Rejuvenation Pill rapidly diminished. The Dragon Roar Sword, under his control, continued to fall stroke by stroke at incredible speed.

Yu Changsheng didn't know what would happen if he did this, nor did he know what the mark of the Dao was. Miao Wenlun had never told him about the wonders of climbing the eight thousandth floor of the Heavenly Ladder. At this moment, he only had an intuition and a stubbornness that made him want to do all this.

"If Lu Ruikai can carve words on it, why can't I?!"

Yu Changsheng went mad, the Dragon Roar Sword trembled, and cracks appeared on the tip of the sword. One word after another fell, and the light screen in the sky appeared in sync.

"If the heart has aspirations, what fear is there of a long and arduous journey? — Yu Changsheng"

Yu Changsheng wrote slowly, each stroke trembling as he wrote. His handwriting was not as elegant and lively as Lu Ruikai's, but rather straightforward and bold, revealing a stubbornness.

As he inscribed his name on the staircase, the pressure vanished instantly. The eight thousand steps shone brightly, and the light from the teleportation array enveloped Yu Changsheng. Invisible, countless streams of energy emerged from all corners of the Myriad Manifestations Sect, surging towards him.

Looking at the giant characters in the sky, Lu Ruikai remained silent, Yun Hejing was excited, and a group of elders and disciples were astonished.

"If the heart has something to aspire to, what fear is there of a long and arduous journey..."

Someone muttered to themselves, lost in thought, while the giant characters in the sky above them shone brightly. Anyone who glanced at them could sense a stubborn determination.

"The Great Way is unobstructed; is this the mark of your Way?"

After a long while, Lu Ruikai exhaled, a smile in his eyes.

"Knowing that there is nothing that can be done, yet accepting it calmly..."

This is the regretful sentence left by Lu Ruikai when he stopped at the 7,999th floor, just one step away from the 8,000th floor.

The Heavenly Ladder Trial has a limit of 5,000 levels for passing, 6,000 levels for being excellent, 7,000 levels for being a genius, and 8,000 levels... are extremely rare, and those who reach that level are considered prodigies.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, each of them will receive the sect's attention and training, and will become a pillar of the sect and a candidate for sect leader in the future.

This is not only because of their stunning beauty, but also because anyone who ascends to the 8,000th floor and leaves their own Dao mark will be favored by the sect's fortune, which will greatly benefit their future cultivation.

The sect's fortune, especially that of the Myriad Manifestations Sect, is particularly unique and different...

Back then, the first sect leader, Wei Zheng, saved the Xuan Turtle Ancestor, who willingly bestowed upon the Myriad Manifestations Sect the fortune of his auspicious beast. Although drastic changes occurred later, fortune, being ethereal and intangible, is passed down through generations. While it has been affected to this day and is not as potent as before, its effects remain as astonishing. For beast tamers, it is even more invaluable, a true stroke of luck, providing unexpected enhancements in beast taming.

Yu Changsheng was unaware of these things. His idea was simple: to confront Lu Ruikai, or rather... to respond to him.

The light from the teleportation array enveloped Yu Changsheng, and his previously tense mind suddenly relaxed. Yu Changsheng's brows unfurrowed, and the fatigue in his mind quickly surfaced.

"This trial is finally over..."

Yu Changsheng let out a soft breath. The last few effects of the Rejuvenation Pill took effect. This time, without the overwhelming pressure from the outside world, Yu Changsheng's injuries healed rapidly, but mental exhaustion was inevitable.

Now, it's finally all over, and I can finally get some rest.

(End of this chapter)