When Princess Chi Hong saw that, she was a little worried and asked softly, "Elder Zhong, will the two of them attack Zimo when they ascend the Dao Heart Staircase?"
"No, cultivators are not allowed to fight on the Dao Heart Staircase."
Elder Zhong shook his head gently.
After pausing for a moment, he seemed to have recalled something and his expression changed slightly!
"What's wrong?"
When Princess Chi Hong saw Elder Zhong's odd expression, she asked hurriedly.
Elder Zhong replied, "While fighting is not allowed on the Dao Heart Staircase, talking is not prohibited. If Tang Peng or Senior Brother Yu Toad were to provoke Su Zimo verbally during the Dao Heart Trial, there might be unpredictable consequences. "
Verbal attacks were often even more frightening and dangerous. That was the reason why there were divine powers and mystic skills such as verbal attacks.
Fights between top cultivators were extremely cautious. Most of the time, they would test each other verbally and search for flaws in the other party.
During the Dao Heart Trial, if Su Zimo was provoked by Tang Peng or Perfected Immortal Yu Toad's words and revealed a flaw in his mental state, there was a high chance that his Dao heart would collapse!
If Su Zimo had ascended the Dao Heart Staircase before and had some experience, he might be able to deal with it.
But now, it was Su Zimo's first time ascending the Dao Heart Staircase. If anyone were to interrupt him verbally while he was undergoing the Dao Heart Trial, the consequences would be unpredictable.
At that thought, just as Elder Zhong was about to send a voice transmission to remind them, Su Zimo and the other two suddenly moved. Almost at the same time, they ascended the first level of the Dao Heart Staircase!
A series of mysterious lights shone from the sacrificial altar, forming a sealed barrier that isolated all sounds from the outside world.
"We're a step too late."
Elder Zhong sighed internally and could only pray secretly, "I hope that Su Zimo can survive this calamity. The heavens help the worthy."
The first stone step of the Dao Heart Staircase.
When Su Zimo stepped onto the stone steps, he suddenly felt a strong will that was slowly breaking through the obstacles on the path of cultivation and advancing forward courageously despite the hardships he had to face!
"Immortals caress my head and grant me eternal life."
"The world of mortals is full of intrigue, bloodshed, battles, karma, reincarnation … I only seek the Dao of immortality!"
Su Zimo seemed to be chasing after the footsteps of his predecessors, and he was moving through the endless river of time to temper his Dao Heart.
The Dao of Longevity was also the Dao that most cultivators sought.
On the path of cultivation, only by adhering to one's own Taoist heart, not being disturbed by external things, and not being confused by inner demons, could one reach the other shore.
Once one's Dao Heart was shaken, one's beliefs would collapse along with it. At that time, inner demons would breed, and one's temperament would change greatly. Even one's cultivation and attainments could be completely dispersed in a short period of time!
Su Zimo stood on the first step of the Dao Heart Staircase and endured the Longevity Will to temper and cleanse his Dao Heart, making it purer and firmer!
The power of the Dao Heart Ladder was not targeted at the physical body or the Primordial Spirit, but at the Dao Heart.
Only with a strong enough Dao Heart could one remain unaffected by the Longevity Will.
For example, some cultivators might seek the Sword Dao.
The Way of the Sword required one to advance courageously, and one would rather break than bend!
However, under the impact of the Longevity Will, if one's Dao Heart was not firm enough, they would be confused and even doubt themselves.
Why did one have to break rather than bend? Why did one have to die indiscriminately?
There was only hope and eternal life if one was alive.
Once such confusion arose, one's Dao Heart would waver.
Perfected Immortal Yu Chan and Tang Peng had climbed the Dao Heart Staircase countless times and were the most familiar with the Longevity Will on the first step.
The two of them had a relatively easy time dealing with it.
"Su Zimo, what's the Dao you seek?"
Tang Peng's eyes flashed with a cold glint as he suddenly asked.
Although Su Zimo heard Tang Peng's voice, he was immersed in the tempering of his Dao Heart and could not be bothered with anything else.
When Tang Peng saw that Su Zimo did not answer, he continued, "No matter what your Dao is, you should at least learn how to judge the situation. That's the only way you can survive and attain eternal life!"
Su Zimo remained expressionless and did not answer.
During that period of time, Tang Peng tried to provoke Su Zimo verbally but the latter turned a deaf ear to it.
Later on, Tang Peng's Dao Heart was almost broken by the Longevity Will because he was constantly distracted by talking. Frightened, he hurriedly maintained his Dao Heart and guarded his Bier.
Perfected Immortal Yu Chan did not say anything.
Even if one's Dao Heart was broken on the first step, the damage dealt would not be great.
However, if Su Zimo could continue climbing and reach the third step, that would be the best opportunity to strike!
"Senior Brother Qingyun, how long do you think Su Zimo can last?" Yan Bingying asked.
A Heaven Immortal at the side pouted his lips and said in disdain, "It's already not bad if he can last for 15 minutes on the first step of the Dao Heart Staircase."
Fang Qingyun shook his head gently. "That person's Dao Heart is firm and it won't be an issue for him to pass the first step. It's just a matter of whether he'll end up on the second or third step."
Right then, Perfected Immortal Yu Chan moved and raised his foot, stepping onto the second step!
"So fast!"
"As expected of a legacy disciple. He managed to pass the test of the Longevity Staircase in such a short period of time!"
A series of exclamations sounded from the crowd.
The moment Perfected Immortal Yu Chan stepped onto the second step, he turned around and looked at Su Zimo with a fake smile. "I'll be waiting for you at the front."
Although that statement seemed simple, it was filled with provocation. Furthermore, it brought immense pressure to Su Zimo!
However, Su Zimo was unmoved. His expression was calm as he continued to endure the Dao Heart Trial of the Longevity Staircase.
This trial of the Dao heart on the stone steps was all new to him.
The reason why he took a long time was not because his Dao Heart was not strong enough, but because he was too unfamiliar with the Dao Heart Trial and needed time to adapt.
In the blink of an eye, 15 minutes passed.
Tang Peng's eyes shone brightly as he suddenly took a step forward and ascended the second step!
"Hahahaha!"
The moment he stepped onto the second step, Tang Peng turned back to look at Su Zimo and laughed. "You're too slow. If you can't hold on …"
Before Tang Peng could finish, Su Zimo moved as well. He stepped onto the second step and was not far behind Tang Peng!
Tang Peng's voice came to a stop.
He was a Level 9 Heavenly Immortal and had cultivated in Heaven and Earth Academy for many years. He had ascended the Dao Heart Staircase hundreds of times, if not thousands.
However, Su Zimo had just joined the inner sect and was only a Level 1 Heavenly Immortal. Furthermore, he was from the lower realm. Yet, he was not weaker than him?
At the thought of that, Tang Peng's anger, jealousy, suspicion, indignation and all sorts of complicated emotions surged uncontrollably.
What rights did a servant have?
Both of us ascended the second step at almost the same time. How would others view me?
Am I inferior to a servant and a Level 1 Heavenly Immortal?
All sorts of thoughts surged into Tang Peng's mind and his head felt like it was about to explode. His eyes were bloodshot and his expression was dark while the essence qi within his body was in chaos.
"Not good!"
Fang Qingyun frowned. "Tang Peng's Dao Heart has fallen."
Before he could finish his sentence, Tang Peng cried out and fell straight down the Dao Heart Staircase onto the altar in an extremely wretched state.
Tang Peng's face was pale as he panted heavily. His entire body was trembling and his pupils were dilated as though he had suffered a great shock!
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