The scene at the top of the Heavenly Stele Steps caused the spectators to feel an intense sense of shock. Eight people stood on the eighteenth step while a single person stood on the seventeenth step. Such a magnificent scene had never been seen before in the past ten years.
"It's rumored that the middle nine steps test one's Mandate. If one's Mandate isn't strong enough, without the determination to break through everything, there's no way they would be able to ascend. The Mandates of these people were not only strong and stable, they were also incomparably resilient." The spectators mused. But at this moment, all of them halted their steps.
Eighteen, the number of double nines, was a hurdle. Taking another step forward was too difficult.
If not, in the past ten years, the geniuses wouldn't have all stopped at this point. This place was the same as the record of the past ten years.
Time slowly flowed by, the nine of them maintained the same posture, as though they had forgotten the passage of time. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. They were still standing there, their Mandates growing stronger and stronger. The eighteenth step didn't mean stability. If one wanted to stand firm on the eighteenth step, their Mandates had to either be firm or break through. If not, they would still be blasted off the eighteenth step.
On the eighteenth step, they were overcoming themselves. Their Mandates grew stronger and stronger. As long as they didn't lose, they would grow stronger and stronger.
"Situ Po has already reached the Perfection Boundary in all three of his Mandates. He's only at the eighth level of Yuanfu and has yet to step into the ninth level. As long as he steps into the ninth level of Yuanfu, he would definitely be ranked within the top thirty-six of the Heavenly Fate Rankings." The spectators sighed in their hearts.
Situ Po was someone who was destined to become a Heaven's Chosen. Now that he encountered the Heavenly Stele Steps, how could he not grab hold of this opportunity?
This appearance of the Heavenly Stele Steps was an extremely good opportunity for demon-level geniuses. But to the mediocre, it was a nightmare. Just like Ouyang Ting, the Heavenly Stele Steps allowed her to see what level she was at.
"Ouyang Zheng and Zang Lengfeng are about to attempt it." At this moment, the spectators only saw Ouyang Zheng and Zang Lengfeng advancing towards the final nine steps.
The two of them were ranked tenth and twelfth on the Heavenly Fate Rankings respectively. Hence, right from the start, they already had the intention to compete against each other.
What was waiting for them on the final nine steps of the Heavenly Stele Steps?
Would Ouyang Zheng and Zang Lengfeng be able to surpass their limits?
Everyone was looking at him.
"Pfft …"
Fresh blood splattered through the air. Almost at the same instant, Ouyang Zheng and Zang Lengfeng were flung through the air, directly falling from the 18th step, flying back to where they came from. A few silhouettes soared through the air, catching the two of them. These were the experts from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and Multidirectional Thunderwind Sect. Qin Wentian sighed in his heart, ultimately, he still failed to break the record.
However, tying the record also proved their talent. After all, in the past ten years, those who could reach the eighteenth level were all extremely outstanding people.
When Xuan Yan and Yue Bufan saw this scene, they knew that they were about to face the strongest test.
"Ancient Dream Will, you can't stop me."
At this moment, a soft sigh rang out. After that, the crowd saw Qin Wentian, who was on the 17th step, moving. His foot landed on the 18th step, and abruptly, his Martial Will trembled.
The ancient will was like force, dream-like, demon-like, all of them frenziedly attacked. However, Qin Wentian's will of Mandate remained unextinguished. No matter how the tempest of attacks rained down on him, no matter how much stronger his will of Mandate was, he was unyielding, unyielding, and undying.
His steps were as steady as a mountain, standing on the 18th step, becoming the ninth person to reach the 18th step.
Today, nine people had reached the 18th step. But at this moment, the two strongest among them, Ouyang Zheng and Zang Lengfeng, had both failed. Only seven people remained, and all of them were still on the 18th step.
Xuan Yan finally steeled her heart and continued to rush upwards. With an incomparably intense will, she stepped onto the 19th step. However, an instant later, she let out a scream of agony as she was flung through the air like a kite with a broken string.
Xuan Yan's attempt to reach the 19th step was announced as a failure. Now, only six people remained.
After that, Yue Bufan also attempted to reach the 19th step, but similarly, he failed. Only five people remained.
The four Heaven's Chosen ranked within the top thirty-six of the Heavenly Fate Rankings had all failed to reach the 19th step. Such a scene was extremely tragic.
Situ Po, Qin Wentian, Ouyang Kuangsheng, Chu Mang and Fan Le. Did these five still have any hope?
"The distance of a single step is akin to a chasm. I, Situ Po, will not lose, I cannot lose." Situ Po inclined his head, staring at the Heavenly Stele. His silhouette seemed to be there.
How could he, Situ Po, be defeated by Qin Wentian?
He could leave the Unmatched Realm, but he couldn't allow himself to be expelled. He couldn't afford to lose so much face.
Among the four Heaven's Chosen of the Azure Continent, none of them were from the Sword Extinction Sect. All of them had failed. He, Situ Po, couldn't be defeated, not only for himself, but also for the Sword Extinction Sect.
His heart had never been this resolute before. He stepped out, and in that instant, Situ Po's entire body was drenched in cold sweat. It was as though he had just experienced a life-and-death battle. With a howl of rage, boundless energy erupted forth, protecting his body from destruction. He was Situ Po, he had to win.
"BOOM!" Another step, Situ Po stood on the 19th step as a terrifying shockwave swept across the entire staircase. That silhouette of his back caused the hearts of the spectators to tremble.
That was Situ Po of the Sword Extinction Sect. He stood on the 19th step, accomplishing what Ouyang Zheng and Zang Lengfeng had failed to do. He had broken the record of the past ten years.
Today, he would become the most dazzling character.
It was as though the Heavenly Stele Steps had been opened for him.
"I won." A smile could be seen on Yue Bingying's face. This was her man, Situ Po. Even though she was injured and her body was still trembling, she didn't care. Situ Po had become the most dazzling character. She glanced at those from the Azure Emperor Palace, as well as those from the Sword Extinction Sect. They should all be proud of Situ Po.
She then glanced at the silhouette of Qin Wentian. His death date would soon arrive.
"Seems like an extremely powerful character will appear on the Heavenly Fate Rankings." Ouyang Zheng inclined his head, staring at Situ Po as he spoke in a low voice. Xuan Yan nodded her head lightly, Situ Po had accomplished what she had failed to do.
"If I win, don't interfere with me and Xuan Xin anymore." At this moment, Fan Le's voice abruptly drifted over, causing Xuan Yan's eyes to narrow. After which, she saw Fan Le's chubby frame trembling as he advanced towards the 19th step.
"Xuan Yan, I will defeat you for sure!" With a howl of rage, both of Fan Le's feet landed on the 19th step. At this moment, it was as though he didn't fear death. That chubby frame of his, in the eyes of the spectators, grew taller and taller.
Nobody would have thought that Fatty Fan Le would actually ascend to the 19th step.
"Fan Le!" Xuan Xin's beautiful eyes were filled with hot tears as she stared at his back. Puchi sounds rang out as fresh blood splattered from Fan Le's body. Yet, he still stood there, not moving an inch.
"Xuan Yan, did I win?"
Fan Le's voice drifted over. Xuan Yan stared at his bleeding body as her heart and soul trembled. She opened her mouth, yet she didn't know what to say.
"Huala …" Fresh blood gushed forth, Fan Le's arms were on the verge of breaking apart.
"Senior Sister." Xuan Xin stared at Xuan Yan as tears flowed unceasingly down her cheeks. Xuan Yan nodded her head lightly as she stared at the skies, "I've lost."
"Peng …" As the sound of her voice faded, Fan Le's body flew down from the skies. Xuan Xin dashed out, grabbing hold of Fan Le as she landed on the ground. Fan Le smiled at her, "Xuan Xin, you didn't misjudge this genius, right?"
"Mhm, I didn't misjudge." Two streams of tears flowed down Fan Le's cheeks. Fan Le closed his eyes, and with a smile on his face, he fainted.
Fan Le became the second person to break the record. Although he only paused for a short moment, he still stood on the 19th step, breaking the record of the past ten years.
Chu Mang also made his attempt, howling in rage. However, he failed.
Although he was defeated, he had no regrets. He had done his best.
Ouyang Kuangsheng also made his attempt. At the instant he stepped onto the 19th step, he cursed, "F * ck, this daddy doesn't want to play anymore."
As the sound of his voice faded, he was also jolted down from the impact. However, he was able to defend himself and wasn't seriously injured. He cursed, "Is this Heavenly Stele something humans can play with?"
Too ruthless, he felt as though he was on the verge of death earlier. That pitiful look on Fan Le's face was definitely not an illusion.
On the Heavenly Stele Steps, only two people remained. Situ Po on the 19th step, and Qin Wentian on the 18th step.
This Heavenly Stele Steps had originally been opened for them. Who knew if it was a coincidence, but in the end, only the two of them remained.
However, could Qin Wentian really fight against Situ Po?
That single step was akin to a chasm. How many people had fallen at that step?
Ouyang Zheng, Zang Lengfeng, Xuan Yan, Yue Bufan, none of them dared to attempt it. Only Situ Po succeeded. As for Fan Le, he could be considered to have succeeded by half a step. He fought for the sake of love, for the sake of not bringing shame to Xuan Xin. He told Xuan Yan, the Mystic Maiden Palace, and the people of the Azure Continent that he, Fan Le, wasn't inferior to any of the other geniuses.
After Situ Po steadied himself, he turned his head and cast a glance at Qin Wentian. Calmly, he stated, "The distance of a single step is akin to a chasm. But the chasm between you and me is definitely not just a single step."
As the sound of his voice faded, Situ Po once again stepped onto the 20th step.
"Hu …" The crowd drew in a deep breath, their hearts pounding. Situ Po was still advancing.
As for Qin Wentian, his eyes were closed, as though he was still struggling on the 18th step.
Was there really a need for this battle?
Three days passed, Qin Wentian was still the same. Ten days passed, Qin Wentian was still the same. One month passed, Qin Wentian was still the same!
Situ Po stepped onto the 21st step, shaking off Qin Wentian by three steps, three insurmountable chasms!
However, they discovered that Qin Wentian, who was still standing there with his eyes closed, was gradually growing stronger. Only when his will reached the Perfection Boundary would he be able to contend against the Ancient Will of the Heavenly Stele. At that time, he would be in his strongest state, advancing forward!
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