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Chapter 198 Climbing the Void Stairs

"Let's ignore them. Anyway, they can't overcome their mental barrier, which is a good thing for us."

Fang Lixing said, "Back then, we only brought them here to help us find the secret realm faster by using more sensing black stones. Now that they've been eliminated, they won't compete with us for the final inheritance anymore."

As soon as Fang Lixing finished speaking, Jian Li and Chu Yeyang exchanged a glance, and the atmosphere became somewhat subtle.

In fact, the three of them are now competitors.

"You don't need to overthink it."

Fang Lixing also noticed this and said with a smile, "According to the records of our ancestors, the Danhai Demon Lord left behind three important inheritances in this secret realm: a Dao Realm Pill Refining Method, a top-level demonic technique, and a drop of demonic source."

"Among them, the Dao Realm Pill Technique is the essence of the Pill Sea Demon Lord's experience in the field of pills. After practicing that top-level demonic art, one can kill enemies of a higher level in the Dao Realm after reaching the highest level. And that drop of demonic source, after being swallowed, can change one's aptitude for demonic cultivation and make one a top-level demonic genius."

"Obtaining any one of these three important inheritances would be a tremendous gain. Moreover, the Demon Lord of Danhai has imposed a restriction: each person can only obtain one inheritance, so we don't need to fight tooth and nail among ourselves."

Fang Lixing's words eased the tense atmosphere considerably.

However, although the three people correspond to three different inheritances, each of them has their own goals and wants to obtain the inheritance they desire.

"Brother Fang is right. No matter what, we should not resort to violence."

Jian Li said, "Regardless of whether the three of us pass the final test or who completes it first and selects the successor, let's not let our relationship sour. Our ancestors were colleagues, and we should maintain our friendship as well. After we leave this secret realm and advance to the Dao Realm, we can cross the Endless Abyss together and head to Wansheng Prefecture."

"Absolutely."

Chu Yeyang nodded.

After exchanging pleasantries and offering each other encouragement, the three turned their gaze to the void staircase.

The void staircase winds upwards, but after the thirtieth step, it is obscured by gray mist and cannot be clearly seen.

"This void staircase is the final test. Only by persevering to the very top can one pass the test."

Because of the clues left by their ancestors, they have a relatively clear understanding of the secrets hidden within the secret realm.

"It is said that there is immense pressure on this void staircase. That pressure can erode one's true energy, one's attribute power, and even one's willpower. To reach the top, one must have extremely strong willpower."

Fang Lixing said, "Regardless of the circumstances, I hope to meet you both again at the top of the Void Staircase."

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Jian Li clasped her hands in a fist salute to the two of them, saying, "I wish you both the best."

See you at the summit.

Chu Yeyang also said.

Then, Fang Lixing flicked his sleeves and took the lead in stepping onto the void staircase.

After Fang Lixing stepped onto the first void staircase, his entire figure vanished instantly.

Jian Li and Chu Yeyang were not surprised at all when they saw this.

This is a characteristic of the void staircase here.

Those below the stairs cannot see those above them.

People on the lower steps cannot see people on the upper steps.

Conversely, people on the stairs can see people below, and people on the upper stairs can see people on the lower stairs.

If they were competing on the void staircase, the person at the top would clearly have the advantage.

They can ambush those below as they are about to catch up, and then launch a surprise attack the moment those below step onto the same staircase, causing them to tumble down.

After Fang Lixing went up, Jian Li and Chu Yeyang followed.

Shortly after Fang Lixing, Jian Li, and Chu Yeyang went up, the space here distorted again.

Xu Ning's figure appeared at the bottom of the steps.

"This is……"

Xu Ning looked around and then turned his gaze to the void staircase.

He raised his head and looked up along the empty staircase.

"Is this the next test?"

Xu Ning was unaware that this void staircase was the final test of this secret realm.

"The subjects should be made to walk up these steps..."

Xu Ning thought to himself, "There will definitely be a test on these steps."

Xu Ning calmed herself down, prepared herself, and took a step up the stairs.

"Um?"

After Xu Ning stepped onto the first step, he felt an inexplicable pressure enveloping him.

Although this pressure was not substantial and did not significantly affect his actions, the sense of constraint made Xu Ning feel extremely uncomfortable.

He used his elemental power and true energy to resist, but found that in the process of fighting against external pressure, both his elemental power and true energy were being worn down.

"Is this void staircase a test of endurance?"

Xu Ning was also unsure, so she stepped onto the second step.

He could clearly feel that the pressure on the second step was a little greater than that on the first step, but not by much, and was still within Xu Ning's tolerance range.

So Xu Ning continued upwards.

The third floor, the fourth floor, the fifth floor...

He climbed up step by step.

As Xu Ning continued to walk upwards, he had no idea that someone on the steps above him was watching his every move.

"What's going on? How come there are still people in this secret realm?"

The three of them noticed Xu Ning as soon as he appeared below the void staircase.

"This person is not one of our previous companions. It seems to be a coincidence that he entered this secret realm at the same time as us."

At this moment, Fang Lixing had reached the thirty-first step and entered the gray fog.

He was the strongest, had undergone many trials in his youth, and had a very firm will, so he was the fastest and went the furthest.

"I wonder if this person is also a descendant of the Danhai Demon Lord's followers, like us... If not, then this person has passed the three tests of strength, willpower, and aptitude in one fell swoop, so he must be no ordinary person."

As Fang Lixing recovered, he turned to look at Xu Ning.

"Never mind him, the important thing is to keep climbing the stairs."

Fang Lixing continued to look up.

Once inside the gray fog, he could no longer see the steps above, nor did he know how many more steps were ahead.

"I hope there are fewer steps up there..."

At this moment, Fang Lixing also felt the immense pressure.

Especially after crossing the thirtieth floor and entering the gray fog, the pressure becomes increasingly intense.

Jian Li and Chu Yeyang also discovered Xu Ning's existence.

Jian Li had now reached the twenty-fifth floor. She was somewhat surprised to find Xu Ning there, but she didn't pay much attention to it and continued climbing upwards.

Because below her was Chu Yeyang.

Xu Ning is far from being able to interfere with him right now.

However, Chu Yeyang is different. He is the weakest in strength and has a poorer temperament. He has only reached the twentieth floor and is trying his best to move towards the twenty-first floor.

After discovering Xu Ning, his mindset became even more restless.

There are three inheritances on this staircase. If the newcomer Xu Ning surpasses him, then he will gain nothing.

"If this person catches up with me, I will ambush him directly, severely injure him, and then kick him down the stairs... He will be extremely exhausted, and if I do it again, he will definitely be completely drained."

Chu Yeyang made a plan in his mind.

At this moment, Xu Ning was unaware that she had been tricked and was simply focused on continuing to climb higher.

He has now passed the tenth floor and arrived at the eleventh floor.

"After passing the tenth floor, the pressure suddenly increased when climbing the eleventh floor."

Xu Ning frowned, noticing the change.

The pressure increased gradually from the first to the tenth floor.

However, the pressure doubles instantly when going from the tenth to the eleventh floor.

This pressure intensified Xu Ning's discomfort, but it did not stop him from continuing to strive for improvement.

"There's a sound..."

Xu Ning continued walking and reached the twelfth floor.

At this moment, Xu Ning noticed a strange sound swirling around his ear.

That strange sound, with its eerie tone, was irritating to listen to.

"This void staircase is actually disturbing people's peace of mind..."

Xu Ning also noticed this.

However, this interference was of no use to Xu Ning.

Having just broken through the mental barrier, Xu Ning's state of mind has been elevated to a new level.

The mental challenges he faced earlier were also an excellent opportunity for Xu Ning to hone his skills.

Xu Ning continued walking, getting closer and closer to Chu Yeyang.

"How could this be? Why isn't this person resting? He's just kept his head down and kept going uphill the whole way?"

After Chu Yeyang finally reached the twenty-second floor, he discovered that Xu Ning had already reached the nineteenth floor and was about to catch up with him.

During this process, Chu Yeyang discovered that the person behind him had not taken any deliberate rest, as if the pressure had no significant impact on him.

"I'm not leaving!"

Chu Yeyang was already restless, and Xu Ning was getting closer and closer, so he decided to stop and launch a sneak attack on Xu Ning when she got closer.

Chu Yeyang, confident in his status as a True Intent Realm Martial Master and possessing a Dao Weapon, believed he could succeed in a sneak attack.

Chu Yeyang stood still, took out a short blade, and looked down at Xu Ning as he approached step by step.

"Chu Yeyang doesn't seem to be planning to continue. Judging from his posture, he probably wants to deal with the person behind him first..."

At this moment, Fang Lixing and Jian Li also noticed this.

Because they were under immense pressure and exhausted, they stopped to rest and then watched as Chu Yeyang was about to make his move against Xu Ning.

"However, this person is indeed quick..."

Fang Lixing is doing alright, after all, he climbed higher, but Jian Li is lagging far behind.

Once Xu Ning surpasses Chu Yeyang, he will be getting closer and closer to him.

Therefore, psychologically, Jian Li hoped that Chu Yeyang could defeat Xu Ning and knock him down the steps.

"We've finally reached the twenty-first floor."

Xu Ning felt the pressure increasing again.

This time, not only was his mentality tested, but the invisible pressure also eroded his true energy and attribute power. Even his own body was actually feeling the pressure of gravity.

"It's getting harder and harder... but thankfully, I can still manage."

Xu Ning adjusted himself and headed towards the twenty-second floor.

There, Chu Yeyang had been waiting for a long time.

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