This time, it wasn't just the numerous students of the academy that were present here, even the nine elders were filled with shock!
The sound of the Dharma Conch and Dharma Drum was not an ordinary sound at all. It was a celestial sound, a Sanskrit sound, a sound of nature!
Not to mention the inner disciples, core disciples, and Immortal Kings like the nine elders, even they felt extremely small under this celestial sound.
The disciples of the academy were completely stunned.
Shock, confusion, disbelief …
Everyone's eyes widened, and there was only one thought left in their minds — How is this possible?
No one had seen the Patriarch condense the ninth step, but now, they actually had the chance to witness the formation of the tenth step with their own eyes!
Not only did Su Zimo pass the trial of the Dao Heart Ladder, but he also created the tenth step!
Above the ninth step was the tenth step.
This was not a simple progression of numbers.
This meant that Su Zimo's Dao Heart seemed to have broken some kind of limit, and was even above the Patriarch of the academy!
Was this possible?
Su Zimo was only a level one Heaven Immortal.
Although the strength of one's Dao Heart had nothing to do with one's cultivation realm, how could a level one Heaven Immortal condense a Dao Heart to such an extent?
Every step of the Dao Heart Ladder was harder and harder to condense.
In order to condense the Dao Heart stone steps, one had to first endure the trial of the Dao Heart, and this was a huge test for most cultivators.
When the Patriarch of the academy in this life condensed the ninth step, everyone thought that this was the limit, the end.
Nine was the limit, and it was impossible to break this limit.
Who could endure the trial of the ninth step of the Dao Heart Ladder and go one step further on the Ladder of Wisdom to condense the tenth step?
The psychological and visual impact of this scene on everyone present was too great!
After passing the trial of the Dao Heart Ladder, Su Zimo was at most the first person in the history of the Qiankun Academy, and he attracted the nine elders to gather and fight to take him in as a disciple.
Now, the tenth step of the Dao Heart Ladder was condensed!
This could no longer be simply described as the first person in the history of the academy. This achievement was unprecedented, and it was enough to be recorded in the annals of the academy, and leave a name for eternity!
"Oh my god, what kind of Dao Heart did Senior Brother Su condense to be so powerful?"
Liu Ping's mouth was agape and his expression was blank. He still hadn't recovered from the scene before him.
Elder Zhong gulped. "Now that I think about it, True Immortal Yuchan's loss wasn't unjust. What sort of existence did he offend …?"
"If the news of him condensing the 10th step of the Daoist Heart Staircase gets out, I'm afraid it will cause a huge commotion in the Divine Firmament Celestial Realm!"
Princess Chi Hong muttered softly, "The impact of this matter is definitely greater than that of the battle at the Millennium Meeting!"
In fact, Princess Chi Hong had underestimated the significance of the 10th step of the Dao Heart Staircase.
If Su Zimo passed the ninth step of the Dao Heart Staircase, he would definitely cause a huge commotion in the Divine Firmament Celestial Realm.
But now, he had reached the tenth level, which was above the Patriarch of the Academy. If this news spread, the entire Nine Clouds Immortal Region and the Heaven World would be shocked!
At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in mid-air.
No one was able to clearly see how that figure appeared. When the crowd looked over, that person was already standing there.
He was wearing a green Confucian robe and had a tall and straight figure. Just by standing there with his hands behind his back, he exuded an imposing aura!
The nine Elders seemed to have lowered their heads in front of that person!
"The Patriarch is here!"
Elder Zhong exclaimed in surprise.
Princess Chi Hong and Liu Ping instinctively looked over. When their gazes landed on the Patriarch's face, it was as though they were frozen and couldn't shift their gazes away.
The Patriarch of the Academy looked like a middle-aged man. His sideburns were a little gray, and his face was handsome and flawless. He was much younger than the nine Elders.
His forehead was wide and thick, and his forehead was full. It seemed to contain infinite wisdom.
The most eye-catching thing was his eyes. They were like the bright stars in the night sky, deep and mysterious.
They were also like the gemstones in the deep sea, shining with a strange luster. With one look, one could not help but be immersed in it. It seemed to contain endless magic.
That pair of eyes contained deep and melancholy emotions, but also a radiance that was in high spirits.
There was a vast starry sky, all living beings in the world, the rumbling mortal world and all living beings …
Through these eyes, everyone seemed to see a different world and a different scene.
The appearance of the Patriarch of the Academy attracted everyone's attention!
"Patriarch."
The nine Elders cupped their fists slightly.
"Greetings, Patriarch!"
The many cultivators below bowed one after another as well.
On the altar, Old Xuan finally raised his head and looked at the Patriarch of the Academy, nodding slightly.
"The commotion this time round is way too great. Even the Patriarch is alarmed!"
"Could the Patriarch be tempted to take in a disciple now that he's here …"
"That can't be. I heard that the Patriarch has extremely high requirements for taking in disciples. Right now, he only has six disciples and I heard that Fairy Mo Qing is one of them."
"Forming Rank 10 is unprecedented. With such a Dao heart, it's not impossible for the Patriarch to take a liking to her."
Many cultivators whispered to each other and discussed.
"Patriarch, why are you …"
The Third Elder asked tentatively.
"To be able to form Rank 10 on my Wisdom Stair, I naturally have to come and see who's capable of doing so."
The Patriarch of the Academy's gaze landed on Su Zimo as he praised, "He's only a Rank 1 Heaven Immortal at such a young age. How rare."
"Patriarch, don't tell me you're thinking of taking him in as your disciple too?"
The Sixth Elder asked bluntly.
"Why not?"
The Patriarch of the Academy looked at the Sixth Elder and smiled as he asked in return.
The Sixth Elder's face blushed slightly as she looked into the eyes of the Patriarch of the Academy.
She turned her head and waved her hand as she said softly, "Forget it. Since you want to take him in as your disciple, I'll back out."
"He's an unpolished gem."
The Patriarch of the Academy said gently, "I'll teach him personally."
This also meant that the Patriarch of the Academy would take Su Zimo in as his disciple. There was almost no suspense!
If he could become the disciple of the Patriarch of the Academy, it would naturally be better than becoming the disciple of the nine elders.
This was because there was probably no one in the Academy who was more capable than the Patriarch of the Academy!
The Patriarch of the Academy had very high standards for taking in disciples. Currently, he only had six disciples. Among them, the Moonlight Sword Immortal was famous in the Divine Cloud Continent, and the Painting Fairy Mo Qing was famous in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.
If he could become the disciple of the Patriarch of the Academy, he would be the Junior Brother of the Moonlight Sword Immortal, the Painting Fairy Mo Qing. He would have the same status as them. What kind of treatment would that be?
"Since the Patriarch of the Academy has stepped in, I have nothing to say."
The Second Elder announced his withdrawal.
The other elders also did not insist.
The nine elders knew that although they were all Immortal Kings, their abilities were far inferior to the Patriarch of the Academy.
Even if they worked together, they would not be able to do it!
"I don't agree."
At this moment, a voice sounded in the mind of the Patriarch of the Academy.
Apart from him, no one else noticed it!
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