Time passed bit by bit, and the crowd climbed higher and higher.
Shangguan Liuyun, who was in first place, had already reached the 85th step. His hands were no longer behind his back, but his entire body was suffused with spiritual light. He walked up step by step. It was obvious that eight times the pressure was not easy for him.
The person in second place was far behind him. Duan Fei stood on the 71st step. His handsome face was covered in sweat. He gritted his teeth and looked at the figure in front of him. Once again, he moved his feet with difficulty.
Jiang Yulong, who was following closely behind him, panted heavily. He said hatefully, "I will definitely reach before you!"
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Lin Xuan stood on the 55th step. He had already absorbed a lot of the power of thunder and lightning. The spiritual power in his body had turned blue, and from time to time, electric arcs would flash.
Crackle!
A small portion of the power of thunder and lightning exploded in Lin Xuan's hand, shaking his arm until it was numb.
"As expected of one of the most violent powers in the world!" Lin Xuan rubbed his arm. He had just merged with it and could not fully control it.
"When I finish the 99th step of the stone platform, I should be able to convert all the spiritual power in my body into the power of thunder and lightning," Lin Xuan said with a smile. The spiritual power in his body was now abundant.
"Lin Xuan …" Just as he was about to reach the 56th step, a weak voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Eh, it's you!" Lin Xuan turned around. "I realized that it's actually that shy girl, Yin Qingyi, behind me."
Yin Qingyi wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand and said softly, "Hurry up and go. I can do it myself."
Lin Xuan smiled. "Do your best. I believe that you will catch up to me soon!" With that, he stepped onto the 56th step and closed his eyes again.
When he opened his eyes again, he realized that Yin Qingyi was standing at the side and secretly watching him.
"Ah! You're awake, "Yin Qingyi said with a red face.
"Mm, let's go." Lin Xuan stepped onto the next step again. Yin Qingyi, who was beside him, followed suit.
After a few times, Lin Xuan realized that Yin Qingyi was always in sync with him. It was not strenuous at all. Although Lin Xuan was walking slowly, he was now able to quickly absorb and digest the tiny blue electric arcs after so many fusions. His current speed had left many people behind, but Yin Qingyi was still able to keep up with him.
Lin Xuan smiled and stepped onto the next stone step with her. By the time he reached the 79th stone step, more than 90% of Lin Xuan's spiritual energy was of the lightning attribute. At this time, most of the people in front of him had already passed.
When the first person successfully passed, the first stage would enter a countdown. After two hours, it would end. The other disciples who had already passed the level were sitting on top of the mountain to rest, and they were looking at the disciples who were still climbing with a proud expression.
"Look, it's that Lin Xuan. He actually dares to challenge Senior Brother Jiang Yulong!" Among the disciples below, Lin Xuan received the most attention.
"He's only climbed to the 79th step now. Looks like his strength isn't that great?" Many people were puzzled.
Lin Xuan ignored those people and stepped onto the 80th step.
In the next moment, his body shook. A golden electric arc drilled into his body, causing the blue electric arcs to riot.
"Not good!" Lin Xuan's expression changed. He could clearly feel the power contained in this golden electric arc. It was much stronger than all the blue electric arcs that he had merged with before.
If he was not careful, he could be consigned to eternal damnation!
"Quick, look at that good-for-nothing's expression. Haha, I'm dying of laughter!" Many disciples of the Shen Wei Group pointed at Lin Xuan and laughed.
He had just reached the 80th step and he was already like this. They reckoned that Lin Xuan would not be able to finish the rest of the stone steps. Many disciples shook their heads.
At the top of the mountain, other than Shangguan Liuyun who was sitting alone with his eyes closed, everyone else was staring at the disciples below. Jiang Yulong looked at Lin Xuan with disdain. What a good-for-nothing. He doesn't even have the right to make me attack.
Tang Yu stared nervously. Her big eyes flashed. "This can't be. How can this bastard be so weak?"
When she saw Yin Qingyi beside Lin Xuan, she could not help but pout and snort.
"Are, are you okay?" Yin Qingyi saw that Lin Xuan's face was pale. She used her hand to tug at the corner of Lin Xuan's clothes. In the next moment, a faint golden electric current rushed towards her and quickly touched her small hand.
"Ah!" Yin Qingyi cried out softly. The tip of the long sword in her hand was pointed downwards. Countless strange runes quickly formed around her, transmitting the golden electric current to the ground.
All of this happened in an instant. The other disciples didn't notice it at all. Even if they did, they wouldn't care. Who would care about a disciple who could only stop at the 80th step?
However, above the clouds, there were a few figures sitting cross-legged. Among them was the purple-robed middle-aged man. He suddenly opened his eyes and frowned. "The lightning on Thundercloud Mountain seems to be rioting?"
"Rioting? What rioting? Lei Yunzi, you are too sensitive. How can those little fellows below cause such a commotion on Thundercloud Mountain? "said the figure beside him. He was also a middle-aged man, but he had a mustache.
Lei Yunzi scanned the area with his divine perception again and didn't find anything abnormal. Only then did he dispel the doubts in his heart.
Lin Xuan, who was below, slowly opened his glasses. A golden light flashed across his eyes. It was too dangerous just now. The golden electric arc nearly exploded in his body, but he managed to suppress it in the end.
"The lightning powers behind are too violent. With your present strength, it's best you don't absorb any more," reminded Lord Alcohol.
"Okay." Lin Xuan nodded secretly. The spiritual energy in his body had completely transformed into the lightning attribute. Furthermore, it had a hint of golden light, making it twice as powerful as before.
"I didn't hurt you just now, did I?" Lin Xuan looked at Yin Qingyi apologetically.
Yin Qingyi shook her head. Suddenly, her expression changed slightly. "Aiyah, it's almost time!"
"Then let's go!" Lin Xuan said.
The two began climbing with all their might. However, Lin Xuan had fused with the lightning of Thundercloud Mountain, so the pressure didn't affect him at all. Although Yin Qingyi walked slowly, it didn't seem to be strenuous for her.
"Are you a sword array master?" Lin Xuan asked as he looked at Yin Qingyi's strange sword moves.
"Yes." Yin Qingyi continued holding her sword with the tip pointed downwards. A translucent sword array formed around her, enveloping the two of them.
"This way, the pressure can be transferred elsewhere," Yin Qingyi explained.
The two of them walked at a leisurely pace. They didn't seem like they were testing at all. Instead, they seemed like a couple taking a stroll.
Finally, before the time was up, the two of them stepped onto the last step and passed the test.
"Hmph! You actually wasted so much time. What a bunch of trash! "Some of the Divine Might Group disciples said disdainfully.
"I advise some people to get lost quickly. If you only came up now, I'm afraid you won't be able to pass the second stage."
"If you have a death wish, I don't mind sending you on your way!" Lin Xuan's lips curled into a sneer. "Do you believe that I won't throw you down the mountain right now?"
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