Everyone nodded their head in agreement; they also didn’t want to let anyone from the Demonic Sects get their hands on this opportunity.
“I doubt they will dare to appear in front of us anymore.” Lin Tianchen coldly smiled, “We have already killed or expelled most of them out of this secret realm.”
Wu Han nodded his head, “That’s true, only a couple of them would be left if any. So you don’t have to worry about them.”
Sun Yi, the top-ranked disciple of Radiant Lotus Sacred Sect, looked at Shen Yuan and warmly said, “Junior Brother Shen, don’t worry about the unnecessary stuff and focus on the opportunity ahead. If you can grasp it, then even if the Demonic Sect cultivators profit a little from it, it would be acceptable.”
Shen Yuan took a deep breath and cupped his fist towards everyone, “I can’t thank all of you enough for your contributions this time.”
He then turned his gaze towards the majestic Stairway to the Heavens, its thirty-three radiant steps ascending into the sky.
The crowd started to become restless as well, but they couldn’t do anything until the Divine Grade Sect disciples started ascending.
After calming their mood for a while and getting in their peak condition, the Divine Grade Sect cultivators stepped forward first, demonstrating their courage and dominance before the gathered crowd.
Lin Tianchen from the Immortal Sword Pavilion calmly moved ahead, his sword intent sharpening around him as he took the very first step onto the stairway.
Boom!
As soon as his foot touched the first step, an intense pressure pressed down on his cultivation base, but who was Lin Tianchen? One of the brightest stars of this generation.
He easily brushed the pressure aside before a profound golden ripple surged forth, enveloping Lin Tianchen entirely. His expression shifted briefly into surprise and quickly into deep comprehension as he absorbed the mysterious energy, Qi swirling vigorously around him.
“Extraordinary!” Lin Tianchen gasped softly. “This abundant, pure Qi… it’s purifying my meridians!”
Not willing to fall behind, Wu Han of the Mystique Array Sect decisively stepped forward, followed closely by the top disciples from Thunder Cloud Sect and Radiant Lotus Sacred Sect. Wan Ling, Lei Ranyu, Sun Yi, and the others also moved confidently, stepping onto the first stair.
Seeing everyone had already moved ahead, Shen Yuan smiled lightly and approached the stairway himself, confidently stepping onto the first step.
Boom!
The pressure upon him was multiple times lesser than the others due to his low cultivation base. He easily withstood the pressure.
But then, almost instantly, Shen Yuan’s senses expanded, a vast amount of astonishingly pure and dense Qi flooded into his body, rapidly nourishing every cell.
His Primordial Vessel Cultivation Art instantly circulated, absorbing the profound energy greedily. His meridians vibrated comfortably, strengthening rapidly, and his foundation becoming noticeably more solid and stable.
“What a familiar feeling, almost like my Purity Physique,” Shen Yuan murmured, eyes gleaming with astonishment. “The Stairway truly deserves its name.”
Suddenly—
[Ding!]
A small vortex appeared before Shen Yuan, and from within, a glittering treasure materialized—a crystal vial containing ten drops of brilliant golden liquid.
[Pure Essence Spirit Liquid (Peak Heaven Grade)—Each drop can significantly enhance cultivation base, foundation, and comprehension. Especially beneficial for Dao Core Forming Realm cultivators.]
Surprise flickered across Shen Yuan’s face, his heart filling with astonishment. He glanced around and saw other Divine Grade Sect disciples similarly receiving treasures after their first steps. Their expressions mirrored his own, their eyes bright with shock and joy.
“This…” Wan Ling whispered with awe, “Each step not only nourishes our cultivation and foundation but also grants us treasures?”
Wu Han’s eyes burned fervently as he held a jade token emanating mysterious array fluctuations, clearly a treasure related to formations.
Lei Ranyu clenched a small vial of rare lightning-attribute pills, her eyes sparkling joyfully. “Incredible! Such generosity from the ancient seniors!”
Even the arrogant disciples from the Thunder Cloud Sect stared with undisguised amazement at the potent lightning crystals bestowed to them.
All the cultivators, after experiencing the first step’s overwhelming benefits, looked upward, determination and fervor burning fiercely within their hearts.
Sun Yi turned towards Shen Yuan, eyes filled with respect and admiration. “Junior Brother Shen Yuan truly brought us to an unprecedented blessing.”
Shen Yuan smiled calmly, “This opportunity comes from Senior Yi Tianyun. We must fully grasp and cherish it.”
He calmly took his second step. Immediately, a profound pressure bore down upon him. The second step’s test was significantly more challenging, resonating directly with his physique, yet Shen Yuan easily withstood it. Pure Qi surged anew into his body, further refining his foundation.
Once more, another vortex appeared.
[Ding!]
A scroll emerged, brimming with profound Sword Qi.
[Incomplete Heaven Severing Sword Art 1/9 (Peak Heaven Grade)—An exceptional sword martial technique, capable of splitting mountains and rivers. Grants deeper comprehension of Sword Dao.]
Shen Yuan’s eyes shone brightly, quickly storing the scroll.
The others soon stepped onto their second stairs as well, each disciple equally rewarded with another astonishing treasure. Excitement surged uncontrollably within their hearts.
Lin Tianchen glanced at Shen Yuan, his expression sincere, “Brother Shen Yuan, your contribution today shall be remembered eternally. These treasures alone can propel our foundation to unprecedented heights.”
Shen Yuan nodded calmly, “This opportunity comes from Senior Yi Tianyun. We must fully grasp and cherish it.”
Lin Tianchen nodded resolutely, “Indeed!”
Shen Yuan turned back to look at the stairs, feeling his cultivation base reaching its peak. ‘It’s about time.’ He thought to himself before taking the next step.
Boom!
The pressure doubled again, but this time, it was not only on his Physique but also on his Soul. ‘Soulforge Physique!’ he shouted inside his mind, and the passive defense of his soul physique withstood the impact.
Boom!
As Shen Yuan absorbed the incredible Qi from the third step, he instantly felt an overwhelming surge erupting within his dantians. His already dense cultivation base vibrated intensely, his ten Origin Cores glowing brilliantly, each humming with vibrant Qi.
“Is this… finally the moment?” Shen Yuan whispered softly, his eyes blazing with excitement.
He decisively sat down cross-legged directly on the third step, ignoring everything else around him. Closing his eyes, Shen Yuan swiftly circulated his Primordial Vessel Cultivation Art at maximum capacity, guiding the immense waves of pure Qi within his body toward his ten Origin Cores.
“Begin fusion!” Shen Yuan commanded within his consciousness.
Instantly, two of his perfectly round, brilliant Origin Cores approached each other, vibrating vigorously, causing ripples throughout his dantians.
Whoosh!
An immense wave of energy exploded forth from his body, surprising everyone around him.
“Hmm? Brother Shen, what is happening?!” Lei Ranyu exclaimed, stepping back slightly in astonishment.
Wan Ling quickly responded, her eyes widening in shock, “Brother Yuan is… breaking through?!”
Lin Tianchen and Wu Han glanced sharply toward Shen Yuan, confusion clearly displayed on their faces.
“Impossible…” Lin Tianchen muttered, visibly stunned, “His cultivation base wasn’t already at Peak Dao Core Forming Realm?”
Everyone had assumed Shen Yuan’s cultivation was incredibly close to their own, given his absurd battle prowess, and none of them had ever imagined he was still in the Extreme Origin Core Realm.
Boom!
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