The Humble Peak, like its name, had no beautiful scenery, no majestic presence, no celestial roots, and nothing special about it.
It was ordinary and almost desolate like a wilderness. Withered vines, old trees, crows, and the blood-colored sun was setting in the west. It was gloomy and did not look like a main peak of a celestial sect at all.
The Humble Peak had broken walls, endless rubble, weeds, and thorns everywhere. Even the mountain path was gone.
In the sky, seven or eight shadows flew past. When they passed by here, they all paused and then landed.
These were a few young disciples, all in their twenties. Seeing that this main peak that had been desolate for many years, they were surprised that someone had come to search for celestial fate, so they came to take a look.
"Greetings, Uncle-Master Li." There were both men and women among them. After they bowed to the old man, they sized up Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue.
"Senior, what kind of test do we have?" Ye Fan asked what kind of test they had to go through.
This skinny, seemingly weak old man was the only disciple of the Humble Peak. His name was Li Ruoyu. He shook his head and said, "Actually, there is no need for a test. No one has come here for many years. If you insist on staying, you all pass."
At the side, the seven or eight young Taixuan disciples all chuckled. They could not understand why these two would choose a declining main peak.
"I guess these two's talent is terrible. It is impossible for them to be chosen by the other main peaks, so they came here to take the test."
"These two are smart and want to use this method to stay, but they don't know that it is useless. Once they choose this mountain, they can't join other main peaks."
"For many years, there have always been people who think they are smart, but in the end, they still leave with their tails between their legs."
These young disciples discussed and snickered. They were the disciples of the main peak in front. The inheritance there was extremely prosperous now.
Ji Ziyue smeared her pink cheeks until she looked like a kitten. Only her big eyes were full of spirit. She glanced at the disciples and then looked at the old man, "Senior Li, let's follow the rules and give us the test we deserve."
"There is no need …" Li Ruoyu shook his head.
"Uncle-Master Li, since they want to take the test to prove themselves, then give them a chance."
Not far away, the disciples were all chuckling.
"Yeah, maybe they really do have the Immortal Bone and can bring glory to the Humble Peak. Uncle Master Li, why don't you test them out?"
This was also a reflection of the decline of the Humble Peak. If it was any other peak that was flourishing, they would definitely not dare to interrupt like this. Even if they wanted to ascend the mountain, they would have to go through a report first. However, it also showed that the old man had a good temper.
"Alright." Li Ruoyu nodded. He was old and clumsy as he walked out of the dilapidated palace.
The peak of the Humble Peak was covered in rubble, and there wasn't a single intact building. Inside, there was a spacious area. There were nine level jade stone steps there. Even though time passed, time slipping away, the jade was still sparkling and translucent, not damaged, looking extremely gentle.
"So it's the Nine Steps to Heaven Stairway test." A female disciple was surprised.
As the only disciple and elder of the Humble Peak, Li Ruoyu sighed and said, "500 years ago, all the disciples of the Taixuan Sect wanted to step onto the Nine Heaven Ladder and become a disciple of the Humble Peak. How glorious it was in the past."
"There really is a Nine Steps to Heaven Stairway. I've heard of it before, but I didn't think it would be on the Humble Peak."
"Now, the Nine Steps to Heaven Stairway are almost buried in dust. This place is cold and deserted, no longer having the glory of the past. Who would still be willing to climb the Nine Steps to Heaven Stairway?"
"This place is not what it used to be. The door is deserted, and it has long since declined."
The seven or eight young disciples whispered, very disapproving, and their words were full of contempt.
"In the past, how many amazing characters climbed the Heaven Stairway and were proud of it …" Li Ruoyu sighed.
"Uncle Li, you can't always remember the past." Several young disciples chuckled, very disapproving.
"The so-called test is to climb the Nine Steps?" Ji Ziyue was very curious. She felt that there was nothing special about such a test.
"Yes, you can go and try." Li Ruoyu nodded.
"The future genius of the Humble Peak, let's see if you can pass the test."
"You must stand firm. Don't be unable to cross even one step."
Several young Taixuan disciples chuckled, thinking that Ji Ziyue and Ye Fan were just playing petty tricks. They didn't believe that they could pass the test.
Facing the teasing, Ji Ziyue didn't care at all. Her steps were light, like a butterfly, and she walked towards the Nine Steps to Heaven Stairway.
The so-called Nine Steps to Heaven Stairway was made from nine kinds of ancient jade. The colors were all different, and there was no dazzling divine light, only specks of crystal.
Ji Ziyue climbed the first jade step. The green ancient jade flickered, rippling out. She seemed very relaxed. She took another step, and the second jade step immediately appeared red, specks of scarlet light. She felt the pressure, and her brows furrowed slightly. When the third step landed, the blue ancient jade scattered down, becoming crystal clear. She felt that her steps were heavy.
The fourth step, the fifth step … When she reached the seventh step, she felt that it was difficult to take another step. It was as heavy as a mountain, and her body was drenched in sweat.
She didn't know that Li Ruoyu was already shocked when she climbed the third step. When she reached the seventh step, he was already dumbfounded.
Thump!
Ji Ziyue took the eighth step. The ancient jade shone, and the purple jade stairway was under her feet. She felt like she was carrying the blue sky on her back, and she couldn't breathe.
Thump!
When she took the ninth step, she stepped on the last step. Instantly, heavenly music sounded, five-colored light shot up to the sky, and a seven-colored divine light appeared. She successfully climbed the Nine Steps to Heaven Stairway, and the Humble Peak was full of strange phenomena.
"This …" Li Ruoyu's face was full of shock, and his body was trembling slightly. He couldn't believe what he just saw. He muttered to himself, "In the past, I heard that those who could reach the seventh step were already considered peerless geniuses. Since the Humble Peak has been passed down, I don't even know if anyone has reached the ninth step …"
At the side, the young disciples were full of disbelief. They didn't expect this to be the result. The declining Humble Peak actually welcomed a peerless genius.
Ji Ziyue understood the situation and immediately regretted it. She thought that she had to step on every step, but she didn't think that it was unnecessary. She secretly stuck out her tongue and muttered to herself with a frown, "It's over. I didn't want to be in the limelight here. What should I do now?"
"That's impossible. Is she even more talented than the previous ones?"
"After so many years, the Nine Steps to Heaven Stairway is most likely damaged. Otherwise, how could she pass all of them?"
The young disciples found it hard to believe.
At this moment, a green rainbow flew over from the main peak. A middle-aged man in his forties or fifties landed and cupped his hands at Li Ruoyu, "Greetings, Senior Martial Brother Li."
"Greetings, Uncle-Master." The young disciples at the side bowed to the middle-aged man.
"I saw a strange phenomenon flashing past the Humble Peak just now, so I came to take a look. What happened?"
"Uncle-Master, just now …" The young disciples quickly recounted what happened just now.
"What?!" The middle-aged man was also shocked.
Silhouettes flashed, and another seven or eight silhouettes landed. Their hair and beards were all white, and they also came from the main peak — Star Peak.
After these people understood the situation, they were all shocked. They then invited Li Ruoyu to the side, looking embarrassed.
Not to mention Li Ruoyu, even the young disciples at the side could guess what they were thinking. They must be shocked by Ji Ziyue's talent and wanted to take her in as a disciple of Star Peak.
"I understand what you mean." Li Ruoyu sighed and said, "Now that the Humble Peak has declined, letting such a talent stay here is really a hindrance to her cultivation. As long as she is willing, you can take her away."
The few old men cupped their hands at Li Ruoyu to express their gratitude. Snatching a disciple like this made them feel ashamed.
In an instant, Ji Ziyue was completely surrounded by the few old men of Star Peak. All of them were extremely kind, as if they were looking at a treasure, and kept nodding.
"Hey, hey, hey, white-bearded old grandpas, can you not laugh like that? Why do I feel like you're a big bad wolf?" Ji Ziyue muttered in dissatisfaction.
The few old men laughed and did not mind. They took turns to praise Ji Ziyue, telling her about the glory of Star Peak, and directly stating that they wanted to take her in as a disciple.
"I only want to join the Humble Peak. I'm not interested in the other main peaks."
"The Humble Peak has declined for many years, and there are no inheritances left behind. Star Peak is extremely prosperous, and is now one of the top three out of the 108 main peaks."
"But I'm really not interested in Star Peak."
The few young disciples at the side were all stunned. The few old men persuaded like this, but there was actually someone who did not appreciate it at all, and did not care at all. If this spread out, everyone's jaws would probably fall to the ground.
"You must want to learn that legendary secret technique, right? But it has been lost for many years, and you won't get it even if you stay here. " The few old men guided patiently, taking turns to speak, "Once you join the Humble Peak, you can't join the other main peaks, but the disciples of the other peaks can choose again."
"Yeah, you can join my Star Peak first. If the inheritance here reappears, you can come back."
On the side, the disciples were very upset. They had never thought that the elders of Star Peak would be so humble in order to accept a disciple. This was really incomparable.
"Let me think about it …" Ji Ziyue accidentally made a name for herself, which was not in line with her original intention. Her big eyes turned and she said, "Well, I can join Star Peak, but don't let them talk nonsense." She pointed to the few young disciples next to her. She wanted to hide in the Taixuan Sect and did not want to be noticed too early.
"You can rest assured …" The few old men of Star Peak all laughed.
Ji Ziyue knew that the Taixuan Sect, as a super force, would definitely investigate the identity of the new disciples, but she did not care much. Even if the other side knew, it would not matter. As long as she could hide for a few months and temporarily leave the sight of the people of the Ji family who wanted to harm her, it would be fine. Even if the Taixuan Sect found out her true identity, they would definitely turn a blind eye, and it was very likely that they would use this to establish a relationship with the Ji family elders.
The final result was that Ji Ziyue would join Star Peak in a low-key manner and become their disciple.
"There is one more person, let's see how his aptitude is." The people present were also very interested in Ye Fan's aptitude. He came here with Ji Ziyue, maybe he was also a genius.
Ye Fan completely sealed the sea of bitterness. It was as hard as divine iron, without a single ripple. He did not want to casually expose his own physique.
"Walking like a dragon and walking like a tiger, his aptitude should be extraordinary …"
Before the people next to him finished speaking, Ye Fan had already stepped onto the first step of the Heaven Stairway. With a flash of green light, he flew back a few meters and fell to the ground.
"This … he hasn't even crossed the first step?!"
"This kind of aptitude is too …" The people next to him all stopped talking, feeling quite speechless.
"Junior brothers, please make an exception and take him into Star Peak as well," Li Ruoyu said for Ye Fan.
"This …" The few old men of Star Peak pondered for a while, but in the end, they still nodded. They had stolen a genius, so they had to take into account Li Ruoyu's feelings no matter what.
"Thank you seniors for your kindness, but I don't want to join Star Peak, I just want to stay here," Ye Fan bowed to them and said.
The few elders present all looked at each other. What was going on today? Since when did Humble Peak become so attractive? The extremely prosperous Star Peak was rejected time and time again. It was understandable that the previous geniuses were arrogant because of their talent, but now, a frowning aptitude young man actually did the same, it was really a blow to them.
At the side, the few young disciples were almost going crazy. Back then, they went through untold hardships and went through all kinds of tests before they stood out from the crowd and became disciples of Star Peak. They did not expect that there would be people constantly ignoring Star Peak today. This made them feel rather uneasy. It was fine if it was a genius, but even such a young man did the same. How could they endure this?
Ji Ziyue blinked her big eyes and smiled, "It's good that you stay here …" This peak was their target, only that secret technique was something they were interested in.
In the end, Star Peak's group flew away on a rainbow and disappeared. Only Ye Fan and Li Ruoyu were left at the Humble Peak.
As night fell, the stars in the distance sprinkled down like water. The Star Peak ahead looked very ethereal as it was enveloped by endless radiance.
Ye Fan gazed into the distance and felt a little surprised. The Star Peak actually attracted the stars in the sky. The endless radiance condensed and became hazy like water, like an immortal realm.
Li Ruoyu stood at the peak and said: "That is the Star Peak's inheritance, using the stars as the origin power. When cultivated to the extreme, one can even communicate with the stars and let the radiance enter the body, achieving a supreme Immortal Physique with unparalleled battle prowess."
"I believe that Humble Peak is not weaker than Star Peak and will rise again." Ye Fan was indeed very interested in the power of the stars, but he was more interested in the Humble Peak's secret technique.
"Five hundred years ago, the Humble Peak was shrouded in immortal mist and auspicious colors. Jade palaces were located high up in the clouds and experts came forth in large numbers. It could be said to be a place of great heroes. Unfortunately, it gradually declined …"
"How can we make the inheritance reappear? The Heaven Stairs … "Ye Fan suspected that there might be a secret technique inside the nine steps to Heaven.
Li Ruoyu shook his head and said: "The entire main peak is the scripture, the inheritance is not inside the nine steps to Heaven. Only when the Humble Peak shines brightly and is surrounded by immortal energy does it mean that the inheritance has reappeared."
"Does it have to be like this?" Ye Fan didn't believe it.
"In the past ten thousand years, there has only been one accident. Before the inheritance appeared, a predecessor obtained the cultivation method of the secret technique. In the end, his achievement was comparable to the great existences of the Ancient Era, his mana was unparalleled." Li Ruoyu sighed.
"How did he obtain it?" Ye Fan's eyes brightened.
"No one knows. Before he died, he only said twelve words. "
"Which twelve words?"
"Great success is like imperfection, great excess is like rushing, great skill is like clumsiness …"
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