After transmigrating into the body of the protagonist's childhood friend, he was targeted by a

As usual, pay attention to the copy.

Give up your clever little brain—

……

Lin Zhixu regained consciousness when he felt someone gently patting his face.

The next moment, a stream of cool water was poured into his mouth, and he swallowed a few mouthfuls instinctively.

"Zhixu! Zhixu, are you alright?"

Lin Zhixu opened his eyes with difficulty.

My vision was blurry for a while before it gradually cleared up.

He seemed to be sitting on an empty field, surrounded by nothing but emptiness, with only a handsome young man looking at him with concern.

Before Lin Zhixu could figure out what was going on, the boy pulled him up forcefully.

The boy put his arm around his neck and helped him up.

"Zhixu, almost there! The Heavenly Ladder is almost over, hang in there!"

Heavenly Ladder? What Heavenly Ladder?

Lin Zhixu was helped forward, and when he looked up, a snow-white staircase that seemed to stretch endlessly into the distance came into view.

He finally uttered a hoarse question: "What is this?"

The boy thought he was confused and explained, "This is the Heavenly Ladder to the world of cultivation. Once we pass these last 333 steps, we can reach the world of cultivation and become an apprentice to cultivate immortality."

"Varied……"

What cultivation world?

Suddenly, a memory was forcefully shoved into his mind.

A boy with the same name and appearance as him, and his entire eighteen-year life story came to mind.

When he opened his eyes again, he could hardly distinguish between illusion and reality.

Perhaps, he is another version of himself from a parallel world.

Lin Zhixu finally learned the true identity of the boy in front of him.

Luo Yiyan, his childhood sweetheart, no, it should be said that he was the original owner's childhood sweetheart.

He's also the protagonist of a novel... a bottom?

Lin Zhixu: "?"

He only flipped through it casually at the time and got a general idea of ​​what it was about; now he can't remember the contents of the book.

I only vaguely know that it's a cultivation novel.

Luo Yiyan is the protagonist of the book, a man of extraordinary destiny who is determined to cultivate immortality.

After entering the world of cultivation, they became disciples of the protagonist, and the gears of their fates began to turn.

The final outcome is that the main characters (the top and the bottom) defeat the villain, resulting in a happy ending.

Lin Zhixu: "..."

What's the difference between knowing and not knowing?

I didn't remember any of the important plot points!

But there's no time to dwell on that now; let's focus on climbing the stairs for now.

Three hundred and thirty-three steps, how long would it take to climb?

Your lungs must be about to explode!

Luo Yiyan was already panting heavily and covered in sweat.

Lin Zhixu braced himself against him, using the support to prop himself up, and couldn't help but frown: "Are you alright? Why don't you rest for a while?"

Luo Yiyan shook her head, panting, and said, "No, we can't stop. If we stop, we'll have to start all over again. We can only rest after we get through this part."

Lin Zhixu thought about it and realized that it was indeed true.

The entire Immortal Ladder has a total of 999 steps, with a resting area every 333 steps.

If you stay on the steps for more than ten breaths, you will be sent back to the starting point.

Lin Zhixu frowned.

Isn't this insane? What ordinary person could climb 333 steps in one go?

But when you're on someone else's turf, you have to abide by their rules.

To avoid being exhausted, you have to stick to your limits and quickly advance to the next level after the ninth breath.

After an unknown amount of time, the two mechanically repeated the action of climbing the stairs, their legs long since numb.

Strangely, they didn't encounter any fellow travelers along the way, as if they were the only two people on the entire celestial staircase.

Finally stepping onto the last step, the two of them fell to the ground, unable to move.

My lungs are about to explode.

Just then, a cool breeze suddenly swept by.

Their fatigue vanished instantly, and the two seemed to be infused with vitality, suddenly coming back to life.

The two helped each other to their feet, and only then could they see the scene before them clearly.

The huge square was already packed with people, who only glanced at the two of them casually before paying them no further attention.

The two exchanged a glance, found a quiet corner, and sat down cross-legged.

Only then did Lin Zhixu have time to carefully examine the protagonist in front of him.

He has a very handsome appearance, is full of youthful vigor, and has clear eyes, looking like he hasn't been beaten down by society.

It perfectly matches the appearance of the young protagonist.

Luo Yiyan felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze and touched her face. "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that, as if you don't recognize me? Is there something on my face?"

Lin Zhixu snapped out of his daze and shook his head: "It's nothing. Thank you for not giving up on me while I was down there."

Luo Yiyan laughed: "What's the big deal? Didn't we agree that we would never abandon each other, that we would support each other, and ascend to immortality together!"

Lin Zhixu lowered his eyes, unsure how to tell him that he was no longer the Lin Zhixu he knew.

Just then, a chanting of Buddhist hymns came from above.

Hearing the sound, the resting group stood up and looked into the distance with nervous excitement.

Dozens of figures appeared, stepping through the air and landing on the high platform, looking down at the crowd.

A majestic voice resounded throughout the entire venue.

"Congratulations to everyone for passing the Heavenly Ladder and gaining the qualification to enter the Immortal Sect. Enough of the small talk, let's begin the examination of spiritual veins."

It seems the Heavenly Ladder is just the beginning. To truly enter the Immortal Realm, the first hurdle is the examination of one's spiritual veins.

The crowd began to line up in an orderly fashion.

Lin Zhixu and Luo Yiyan arrived late, so they were naturally placed at the back of the line.

Being at the back of the queue also has its advantages, as it allows you to take a closer look at the processes and situations described earlier.

Lin Zhixu watched for a while and got a general idea of ​​what was going on.

Currently, it is known that spiritual veins are divided into five elements, and innate bones are classified into four grades.

It is divided into lower, middle, upper, and extreme.

Those with below-average physical attributes and poor physique still won't be able to stay.

The procession moved slowly forward, some happy and some sad.

After an unknown amount of time, it was finally Luo Yiyan's turn.

He took a deep breath and placed his hand on the stone.

In an instant, the stone burst forth with a dazzling golden light.

Lin Zhixu was standing close by and squinted as the sting stung his eyes.

The gasps and exclamations around him rose and fell, but he felt nothing.

The protagonist, of course, must be extraordinary.

The immortal beside him, recording the events, was so excited his voice trembled: "A top-grade golden spiritual root!"

On the high platform, even the immortals who had been sitting upright could no longer remain seated, and their hushed conversation was clearly tinged with a hint of unease.

Next, Lin Zhixu witnessed a famous scene that could only be seen in novels and TV dramas.

The immortal masters of various sects are vying for genius disciples.

Yes, that was exciting. If I were in that situation, I'd probably enjoy it a lot.

He glanced at Luo Yiyan's expression; apart from her cheeks being slightly flushed and showing some barely suppressed excitement, she was much calmer than he had imagined.

As expected of the protagonist, his mentality is different from that of ordinary people.

"Such a top-grade golden spiritual root, I want it."

As Lin Zhixu was lost in thought, pondering something profound, he suddenly heard a deep, magnetic voice.

The last syllable of his voice carried an inexplicable, seductive charm that made one's bones melt.

Hearing this made him shudder and couldn't help but shiver.

He subconsciously looked up.

But they were too far away, separated by a dense crowd, to see the face of the person speaking to them.

Lin Zhixu was too lazy to bother, so he simply withdrew his gaze and stopped looking.

Anyway, it's all part of the main character's storyline, so it probably doesn't have much to do with him, a mere extra.

...I think so?