Above all spirits

Chapter 77 The Summit of the Heavenly Ladder! (1)

"Who is this Zhao Fan? He's so embarrassing."

"Haha, for years I've heard that those at the tenth to thirtieth level are exceptionally talented, those at the thirty-first to sixtieth level can be called geniuses, and those at the sixty-first to ninetieth level are one in ten thousand prodigies! But I've never heard of what happens below the tenth level."

"What do you know? Brother Zhao is a man of great righteousness, sacrificing himself to lower the average level for everyone. This is a selfless act!"

"Holy crap, your perspective is so unique! But it's not without merit."

"And what about those above the ninetieth level?"

"I don't know. At least as far as I know, I've never heard of anyone being able to reach the 90th step or higher since the founding of Wentian Academy."

"So mysterious?"

Who do you think will be number one this time?

"I don't know, or maybe it's because Dean Zhou was watching the battle, but it feels like there are a lot more geniuses. The fastest one is already at the 26th level."

...

After the first test participant fell off the ladder, the observers began to express their opinions.

Ji Chang waved his hand and said to Hongxiu beside him with a hint of helplessness.

"Sister Hong, you should be a little older than me, so I'll call you that."

"Brother Ning just told me that he would take care of you if he had the chance. I should have thought that the Dean would be there for the anniversary celebration. Climbing the Heavenly Ladder will most likely be the first test of willpower. I probably can't help with that. I'll be going now."

Upon hearing this, Hongxiu glared fiercely at Ji Ning on the platform. Ji Ning met her gaze and hurriedly wiped away his cold sweat.

He nodded his thanks and politely declined.

"Thank you, it's fine to call me Sister Hong."

"But I don't need your help. You can take care of yourself. If you don't get into the academy on your own, you will inevitably fail elsewhere in the future."

Ji Chang nodded in understanding, and leaped forward, not taking one step at a time like ordinary people.

It was as if the mental pressure from the previous levels was nothing to him.

Think about it too.

Ji Ning and Ji Chang are both direct descendants of the Ji family and are cousins.

Hongxiu had to admit it.

Ji Ning's talent is indeed exceptional.

So how could Ji Chang, as the younger cousin, be inferior to others?

Ultimately, they are different from me.

Hongxiu took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the first step.

On the stage, some of the veteran students of Wentian Academy gasped in surprise.

"Who is this person? There's no time limit for climbing the Heavenly Ladder; you can take your time. Isn't he afraid of being blasted off the platform by the overlapping forces by climbing up the Heavenly Ladder so recklessly?"

There were quite a few cynical laughs among them.

"Trying to get the dean's attention this way? You're dreaming."

Because the disciples of Wentian Academy, as well as some descendants of powerful families and members of the royal family, all know some of the hidden rules of the Heavenly Ladder if they are willing to inquire.

Such a reckless sprint, before one has fully adapted to the pressure of the previous level, will carry that oppressive feeling over time to the next level.

However, Ji Chang simply wanted to climb the Heavenly Ladder with his friends.

The two usually have a good relationship.

We had planned to take the exam together anyway.

Because of Hongxiu, Ji Chang stayed a little longer.

"What! He's actually sprinting ten levels in a row! And he hasn't stopped yet!"

"Fifteenth level!"

"Who is this person, that he is so brave!"

"Oh, I know, it must be the one from the Ji family!"

"No wonder."

Some of those who had previously mocked him stopped agreeing and silently shut their mouths.

I never imagined that I would be proven wrong so quickly.

They certainly know.

They have the capability.

The 20th-level business warrior also noticed the commotion, smiled at Ji Chang, and waited knowingly for Ji Chang's arrival.

...

Beside the dean, a college teacher wearing a white robe couldn't help but sigh upon seeing this.

"The Ji family is truly blessed by heaven. One Ji Ning is not enough, do they need another Ji Chang?"

Han Tian glanced sideways and asked with a smile.

"The Ji family again?"

"However, it is rare to receive such praise from you, Chen Ziang."

"Is that a junior member of the Ji family?"

Chen Ziang nodded, his tone revealing a hint of pride.

"Dean, you're late. Hehe, Ji Ning, the great genius of the Ji family, is already my disciple. His talent for cultivation is one in a million. It's a pity that he's too playful. Otherwise, he would have been more than capable of becoming a saint before the age of thirty."

Han Tian was slightly surprised.

The Ji family is becoming increasingly complicated.

It had never moved him a hundred years ago.

His emotions fluctuated twice in a short period of time.

This is truly remarkable for a pseudo-innate master who is over three hundred years old and has seen through the illusions of the world.

"A Saint Body in his twenties? That's indeed rare. His cultivation talent is truly one in ten thousand. No wonder you're showing off to me like this."

Chen Zi'ang waved his hand with a chuckle.

"Haha, no, no."

"Dean, you're joking. Ji Ning graduated a long time ago. She's just being playful. A few days ago, she congratulated me on breaking through to the sixth level of the Overlord Body."

"This brat was already at the peak of the Mortal Body when he entered school. With his talent, he has been cultivating for five years and has only just entered the sixth level of the Overlord Body. He still has the nerve to brag."

"such a pity."

"Although there is only one level difference between the sixth level of the Overlord Body and the seventh level of the Saint Body, the accumulation of soul and physique is still manageable. Reaching the peak of the sixth level in two or three years should not be a problem. But the level of mental strength... sigh."

"You can't just get your hands on the Holy Body whenever you want."

Han Tian nodded in agreement.

The leap from Overlord Body to Saint Body is a qualitative leap, as someone who has been through it.

Han Tian knew that achieving the Holy Body had a prerequisite: having a clear intention, which meant choosing and determining the path one wanted to take. This was why most people at the Holy Body level had this "intention."

Reflecting on my own experience of becoming a saint, I couldn't help but sigh.

"Favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships!"

"Only then can one become a saint."

"The Ji family..."

Han Tian had some guesses.

But after a few sighs, he stopped paying much attention.

Given his cultivation level and status.

Unless he chooses to, it's unlikely he'll be drawn into the vortex of worldly interests.

As for choosing disciples.

Han Tian has his own set of standards and will not be swayed by anyone.

Ji Chang's attention-grabbing behavior did not affect him in the slightest.

...

Hongxiu never looked up to see where the first place was, nor did she care about the uneven cheers and criticisms surrounding her.

All she needs to do is give it her all on this ladder to heaven.

"despair."

First level.

The moment she stepped on it, Hongxiu's body was not squeezed at all, yet it felt as if she had entered a quagmire.

A slowdown has occurred.

She understood that this was psychological pressure.

Soon, Hongxiu took a deep breath, adjusting to the external force.

His veins bulged slightly, and after a few breaths, he stepped onto the second step.

She moved forward at her own pace.

Third stage.

Fourth stage.

...

"Oh my, the first person to cross the thirty-first step has appeared, and it's a woman?!"

"A woman? I've never seen her before. Does anyone know her?"

"No."

"No, hmm, this woman is quite pretty, just my type. Let's see who she is. Everyone, I bet she'll be number one on the ladder."

"Get lost, you face-obsessed dog!"