At this moment, Zhou Xian's face was filled with smiles. He faced Qin Yu and the others and said with a modest smile. "Everyone, I shall go and meet the Exalted Celestial first. I hope that everyone will be able to obtain the bestowal from the Exalted Celestial."
As he spoke, Zhou Xian walked up the stairs of the Thunder Punishment Palace, one of the three great side palaces. When he reached the top and walked to Yao Lin's side, Zhou Xian even bowed very politely. "Senior Sister Yao Lin, thank you."
Yaolin also smiled. Then, she led Zhou Xian into the Thunder Punishment Palace.
… …
Seeing this scene from afar, Qin Yu and Duanmu Yu both felt upset. Even Kuiyin Hou and the others began to feel indignant.
"Brother Duanmu, should we continue to ascend the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps?" Qin Yu looked to Duanmu Yu.
At this moment, Qin Yu felt resentful in his heart. "I truly never would've imagined that this Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial would be so clearly biased toward his own younger generation. The Utmost North Sage Emperor gave us a total of ten years to prepare. Why didn't this Thunder Punishment Exalted Celestial wait for two or three years before summoning Zhou Xian? Instead, he directly appeared to meet Zhou Xian the moment he arrived at the Mountain Sea Palace. Bias, this is simply too obvious. "
Clearly, this caused Qin Yu to feel anxious and angry.
With his current state of mind, it was simply impossible for him to ascend to the top of the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps.
"Qin Yu, rest for half a day first. Adjust your state of mind and reach your best state before ascending the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps." Duanmu Yu's voice was still as amiable as before.
Merely, Qin Yu was able to sense that Duanmu Yu's state of mind had been affected by what had happened earlier and was fluctuating slightly.
"Indeed, it's time to adjust my state of mind." Qin Yu walked to the green space beside them and sat down cross-legged. They had prepared for ten years. Thus, there was no need for them to be overly anxious. Adjusting their state of mind to their best state was the most important thing.
As he looked to the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps not far away, Qin Yu's brows started to frown. "In the history of the Divine Realm, there has never been an expert below the Godking level that managed to ascend to the top of the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps. The difficulty should be extraordinary. This time around, I must rely on the New Cosmos' spatial energy. "
Qin Yu was very clear about his own strength.
Over three thousand years ago, when he had just come out from the Cosmos, he had only just stepped into the High Level Heavenly Deity level. Over three thousand years had passed, and his clone had spent over forty million years comprehending the Laws of Space.
His avatar had comprehended about eighty percent of the spatial insights the Godking of Life had left behind for him.
Although he had yet to reach the peak of the High Level Heavenly Deity level, he could be considered to be one of the more powerful High Level Heavenly Deities. Adding on the Spatial Energy of the New Cosmos, his strength should be comparable to a peak High Level Heavenly Deity.
"Even if we rely on the power of space, it's hard to say whether we can reach the top or not." Qin Yu looked at the ninety-ninth step, which was nearly a hundred feet high. He didn't have complete confidence.
While Qin Yu and Duanmu Yu were adjusting their states of mind, the other participants of the groom search arrived at the Floating Island one after another. Kuiyin Hou, Shentu Fan, and the others also went to look for Hao Jun.
After a long time.
Qin Yu and Duanmu Yu both opened their eyes. At this moment, Qin Yu had recovered to his peak state. The effects of what had happened with Zhou Xian earlier had disappeared.
"Brother Qin Yu, let's go?" Duanmu Yu lightly smiled.
Qin Yu also smiled. "Very well, let's go."
As the two of them spoke, they had a tacit understanding akin to that of friends.
Just like that, Qin Yu and Duanmu Yu walked toward the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps. As for Kuiyin Hou and the others, they were vexed about how to meet the Exalted Celestial the entire time.
"Brother Qin Yu, Brother Duanmu, it would seem that you two are truly planning to climb this flight of steps. After thinking about it for so long, I think I'll have to give it a try too." Kuiyin Hou had a helpless expression on his face.
Qin Yu and Duanmu Yu immediately smiled.
"Are you coming with us?" Duanmu Yu looked to Kuiyin Hou with a smile on his face.
Kuiyin Hou raised his head and looked to the ninety-nine steps. He took a deep breath and said. "Since there's no other way, let's give it a try. If we are to be treated as clowns, then so be it." As he said that, Kuiyin Hou looked to Qin Yu and Duanmu Yu. "I'll go with you two."
Qin Yu, Duanmu Yu and Kuiyin Hou glanced at one another. Then, they all stepped forward at the same time.
"What a strange feeling!"
After stepping onto the first step, Qin Yu felt as if he had sunk into a swamp. Furthermore, he felt as if he was unable to even maintain his balance. He was unable to restrain himself from stimulating the Heavenly Divine energy within his body to stabilize his body.
"If the first step is already like this, then the ninety-nine steps …" Qin Yu looked to Duanmu Yu and Kuiyin Hou beside him. Duanmu Yu was still fine. As for Kuiyin Hou, he was also like Qin Yu. He only managed to stabilize himself after a slight adjustment.
At this moment, the others all discovered that the three of them had ascended the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps.
"Brother Kuiyin, are you all truly planning to ascend the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps?" The other fourteen people also walked over. Other than Zhou Xian who had entered the Thunder Punishment Palace, the others had not made any progress.
Qin Yu and his two companions turned around to look at the fourteen people. They did not say anything and continued to ascend the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps.
"Brother Qin Yu, wait for me." A familiar voice was heard. Upon hearing it, Qin Yu knew that it was the shy genius youngster, Shentu Fan.
Qin Yu and his two companions turned around to look.
Shentu Fan, who was wearing a red battle gown and had a handsome appearance, had also stepped onto the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps. At the same time, he said to Qin Yu and his two companions with a red face. "I am unable to think of any other method. I'll give it a try with you all. I've heard that the historical record for the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps is ninety-five steps. I wonder if I will be able to reach the ninetieth step."
Historical record?
Qin Yu was able to guess. It would appear that the strongest person who had not reached the Godking level in history was only able to reach the ninety-fifth step.
"Let's go." Duanmu Yu spoke.
Immediately, the four of them began to ascend the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps. As for the thirteen people below, they merely watched and discussed with one another. They did not attempt to ascend the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps.
That was because there was no need for them to attempt it. The history of their predecessors had already shown how difficult it was to ascend the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps.
Each step was ten meters wide. It was enough for four people to ascend side by side.
When Qin Yu ascended to the tenth step, he completely understood. "So this Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps tests one's comprehension of the Spatial Laws. For the first few steps, one can still rely on one's Heavenly Divine Energy. However, for the higher steps, it is impossible. "
Qin Yu felt as if he had suddenly stepped onto a Dark Star.
It also felt as if he had suddenly sunk into a thick liquid. Occasionally, he would feel as if his body was floating. Occasionally, he would feel as if he was being pressured by space.
… …
The higher one ascended, the more terrifying the pressure would be.
Sometimes, the pressure would be enough to annihilate an entire galaxy in an instant. It was impossible for Qin Yu and the others to withstand the pressure with just their physical bodies. What they relied on was their usage of the Spatial Laws.
Shifting, weakening, and even completely eliminating the pressure.
Laws against Laws.
Kuiyin Hou laughed softly and said. "The higher one ascends, the more profound the Spatial Laws tested. No wonder His Majesty Sage Emperor told me that it is absolutely impossible for one to ascend the Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps without reaching the Godking level. From the looks of it … I reckon that this ninety-ninth step tests one's complete understanding of the Spatial Laws. "
Hearing what Kuiyin Hou said, Qin Yu began to agree with him.
Perhaps that was truly the case!
Duanmu Yu laughed softly. "If that is truly the case, then those three Celestial Exalts are truly toying with us. He said that they will show themselves to those who have yet to reach the Godking level. However, this Heaven Connecting Flight of Steps is something that only those who have reached the Godking level can climb. In other words … the three Celestial Exalts simply do not wish to see anyone. "
Qin Yu also understood. "Even if the three Celestial Exalts do not wish to see anyone, there is no need for them to toy with us like this. However … "Qin Yu's gaze turned sharp." As long as there is hope, we cannot give up. "
At this moment, they had only reached the fiftieth step. The four of them still had the ability to speak. However, as they continued to ascend, the four of them no longer spoke.
… …
Seventy fifth step.
"Sometimes, space is being pressured. Sometimes, space is being torn apart. Sometimes, my body feels as if it is floating … this body is simply uncontrollable." Qin Yu also felt a burst of fatigue.
At this moment, Qin Yu still had not used the spatial power of his own Cosmos.
"If I don't use the spatial power of my New Cosmos, how many steps can I reach?" Qin Yu continued to clench his teeth and persevere. At this moment, his forehead was filled with soybean-sized beads of sweat.
It was not only him, the genius youngster Shentu Fan also had beads of sweat on his forehead. His complexion was also extremely pale.
Only Duanmu Yu and Kuiyin Hou merely had slightly red complexions. Their condition could still be considered normal. These two people were both peak High Level Heavenly Deities. Their comprehension of space was a bit higher than Qin Yu and Shentu Fan's.
… …
Eightieth step.
At the moment when Qin Yu stepped onto the first step, his entire body started to tremble. Qin Yu felt as if he was a small boat within a violent ocean. He was already unable to control the habits of this' violent ocean. '
"Bang!"
A crashing sound was heard. Qin Yu, Kuiyin Hou and Kuiyin Hou all turned around to look. They saw that Shentu Fan had fallen down from the flight of steps. After that, he fell to the ground and vomited a mouthful of blood.
With a pale complexion, Shentu Fan stood up. He smiled at Qin Yu, Kuiyin Hou and Kuiyin Hou and said. "The three of you, it's up to you now. I had originally planned to persevere until the ninetieth step. Never would I have expected that I would be unable to persevere until the eightieth step. "
Qin Yu, Duanmu Yu and Kuiyin Hou all smiled encouragingly at Shentu Fan. Although Shentu Fan had failed, Qin Yu, Kuiyin Hou and Kuiyin Hou all had a favorable impression of him.
The four of them had ascended the flight of steps together. In the process of ascending the flight of steps, their favorable impression of one another had greatly increased.
When the four of them simultaneously did something that others would think 'only madmen would do,' the four of them would all have a favorable impression of one another.
"Everyone, let's continue. Perhaps the three Exalted Celestials might make an exception and come see us because of how hard we've worked." Duanmu Yu said with a low voice and a smile.
Qin Yu and Kuiyin Hou both smiled and nodded.
"Mn, let's work hard."
The three of them continued to ascend the flight of steps.
When they reached the eighty-third step, Qin Yu also felt that the spatial pressure was extremely powerful. It had already surpassed the range of what he could endure. He was about to fall down.
"Forget about it."
At this moment, Qin Yu finally used his New Cosmos's Spatial Energy. This Spatial Energy was completely under Qin Yu's control. It directly protected Qin Yu.
In an instant, the pressure decreased by over ninety percent.
"Huff, perhaps I might even have the hope of reaching the top." Qin Yu sensed the protective effect of the Spatial Energy. A trace of hope rose in his heart.
One step, two steps …
Duanmu Yu and Kuiyin Hou, these two peak High Level Heavenly Deity experts, both had sweat on their foreheads. At this moment, they had already reached the eighty-eighth step.
As they continued to ascend, every step was incomparably difficult.
Qin Yu who originally still had hope felt that with every step he ascended, the pressure increased by a lot. "Even if I rely on this Spatial Energy, I might not necessarily be able to reach the top." Qin Yu grew anxious. "Unfortunately, the amount of Spatial Energy I've used is too little."
The New Cosmos was still in the process of growth.
If Qin Yu was able to use even one percent of the Cosmos's Spatial Energy, then Qin Yu would be able to easily reach the top. However now … the Spatial Energy that Qin Yu had used only covered over a hundred miles.
Compared to the entire cosmos, its range was still too small. The amount of Spatial Energy was too little.
It was only because Qin Yu was able to completely control the Spatial Energy that the Spatial Energy was so powerful.
… …
Ninetieth step.
"Bang!" Kuiyin Hou's complexion instantly turned extremely red. It was as if he had been smashed by a frightening power. Blood splattered all over the sky as he fell down.
Qin Yu knew very well.
It was the enormous oppression of space. It was so oppressive that he vomited blood. That was because at this moment, Qin Yu also felt how powerful that oppression was.
Qin Yu took a glance at Duanmu Yu beside him. With great effort, he squeezed out two words. "Do your best."
Duanmu Yu was sweating profusely. His complexion had also turned somewhat pale. He merely smiled at Qin Yu. The current Duanmu Yu was unable to say a single word.
The two of them continued to persevere.
Ninety-first step!
Qin Yu felt that his chest was suffocating. The Spatial Energy surrounding him had started to tremble slightly from the oppression.
Ninety-second step!
"Bang!"
Qin Yu only heard a tremor in the air. Blood flowed out from Duanmu Yu's mouth. Then, he powerlessly fell down. When Duanmu Yu landed on the ground, he did his best to flip himself over and kneeled on the ground.
Duanmu Yu raised his head to look at Qin Yu. He squeezed out a smile and said. "Do your best!"
Qin Yu felt a burst of emotion in his heart. As he looked to the final few steps, Qin Yu clenched his teeth and continued to climb. The ten plus people below all held their breaths as they watched Qin Yu climb step by step with great difficulty.
"It's already the ninety-fifth step. He has tied with the highest record," Kuiyin Hou gasped in admiration.
"Perhaps he might really succeed," Duanmu Yu said softly.
Ninety-sixth step.
Qin Yu's face was as pale as paper. His entire body was swaying. However, he still continued to ascend another step.
Ninety-seventh step.
"Bang!"
Practically everyone heard the sound of the air trembling. Qin Yu, whose complexion was deathly pale without the slightest trace of blood, vomited a mouthful of blood and powerlessly fell down.
At this moment, Qin Yu simply did not have the strength to move at all.
"Brother Qin Yu, are you alright?" Duanmu Yu and the others immediately supported Qin Yu.
After a short moment, Qin Yu stood up with great difficulty. After leaving the steps, Qin Yu's injuries began to heal at an astonishing speed.
"I … still failed." Qin Yu's body was trembling slightly. Earlier, when he reached the ninety-sixth step, Qin Yu was actually about to fall down. However, Qin Yu had risked his life to hold on. However, after climbing another step, he was blasted down without any resistance.
"Ah, that Zhou Xian came out," Suddenly, someone spoke.
Qin Yu wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth. He stood up straight and looked toward the direction of the Thunder Punishment Palace. He saw a smiling Zhou Xian walking out of the Thunder Punishment Palace with a black scepter in his hand.
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