Becoming a true immortal through my descendents' praying-Chapter 137 - 136: Ascending the Nine Heavens Sky Ladder

Chapter 137: Chapter 136: Ascending the Nine Heavens Sky Ladder

Yang Fu, a Qi Cultivator of the second rank, and Yang Fushuo, a Qi Cultivator of the third rank.

They seem to be strikingly out of place among the prodigies of heaven.

“Could it be that cultivators from the Danai Dynasty have wandered into the wrong place? That shouldn’t be the case…”

“How peculiar, although the Fierce Sun Dynasty hasn’t ranked well in the recent Immortal Path Struggles, it is still a dynasty that highly reveres cultivators with great cultivation and has a culture of rigorous cultivation practices, ranking mid-tier among the Twelve Dynasties. How come this year…”

Among a group of cultivators at the eighth, ninth, and tenth levels of Qi Cultivation, the appearance of two low-level Qi Cultivators was particularly conspicuous.

“Could it be that the two possess some unique skills?”

“Unique skills my ass, they won’t even make it up the first obstacle of the Nine Heavens Cloud Ladder!”

“It looks like I need to have a serious talk with Fan Tian and Fan Di… Next year, I will increase the tribute to the Fierce Sun Dynasty by ten percent as punishment for their disdain for the Immortal Path Struggle competition.”

“That’s how it should be.”

At that moment, a streak of purple lightning came from the south.

A strikingly beautiful female cultivator stopped here, colder than ice, and exuding an aura that kept others at a great distance. Even Golden Core cultivators became somewhat more restrained in her presence.

A young-looking Golden Core male cultivator came over and cheerfully said to Murong Ziyuan,

“Ziyuan, you’re also here to watch the Immortal Path Struggle. This time, the cultivators from the Xuan Stone Sect of the Danai Dynasty seem a bit… um~ less than ideal.”

“But they’re not the absolute worst. That distinction certainly goes to those two low-level Qi Cultivators from the Fierce Sun Dynasty. I wonder how they managed to sneak in, it’s utterly laughable!”

Murong Ziyuan, upon seeing the Danai Dynasty’s lineup, grew irritable, and the frost in her eyes thickened.

However, when she saw the faces of Yang Fu and Yang Fushuo, she was taken aback.

‘He looks familiar…’

Then, she said indifferently, “Perhaps they have some special abilities…”

The cultivator was slightly startled.

“Haha~ but then again, their presence makes sense. Sister Murong has a point; one should not underestimate the cultivators of the world—such a mindset is rare among us cultivators!”

After the Golden Core cultivator finished speaking, everyone fell silent…

Including Yang Genshuo, who also became silent.

“It seems there’s no direct correlation between being a sycophant and one’s strength… It’s just a matter of licking differently.”

Murong Ziyuan did not speak, merely watching Yang Fu and Yang Fushuo quietly, her thoughts straying to Yang Shi’s large barrel of snacks, her lips puckered slightly.

‘I’m hungry…’

The Great Cultivators from the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect were chatting merrily above, showing great interest in the competition, with some even considering taking disciples based on the performance of these young prodigies from the various dynasties.

Ultimately, they deemed the Fierce Sun Dynasty the least reliable, not respecting this tradition that had been passed down for hundreds of years, which angered Yang Genshuo tremendously.

“Damn it! You old fogeys, don’t mock the young because they are poor, I warn you!”

“My two children from the Yang Family are destined to achieve greatness!”

Yang Genshuo cursed as he opened their Character Cards above their heads, and upon seeing them, everyone went silent.

“They’re all damn Golden Core elders!”

“The strength of the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect… terribly formidable.”

“Alright, alright, you’re all mighty because your cultivation is high. But to be fair… this competition is indeed somewhat difficult for Yang Fu and Yang Fushuo.”

Yang Genshuo was quite confident at first, but after considering the participating prodigies from the Twelve Dynasties, all possessing unique skills, he dared not guarantee their success anymore.

“Yang Fu’s strength should be fine, but Yang Fushuo… it’s questionable.”

Although Yang Fu is of a lower realm, he also cultivates the Five Elements Spiritual Power and has refined five strands of Innate Spiritual Energy, making his foundation incredibly strong; even disciples who have reached Qi Cultivation Perfection are only evenly matched against him.

Yang Fushuo is a genuine Qi Cultivator of the third rank, with no special abilities aside from his talent in alchemy.

If he could arrange for other competitors to consume his spiritual food, then there might be a chance of winning the crown.

“Yang Fushuo should have no issues with the second obstacle, but the first and third… those are more uncertain.”

After quietly waiting for a while, the young sycophantic cultivator from the chattering Golden Core elders above gently descended in front of the cultivators from the Twelve Dynasties, with an air of authority.

“I am the host of this Immortal Path Struggle, you can call me the Douyang Cultivator.”

All the disciples responded in agreement.

“The Immortal Path Struggle is the path to Tong Tian for the young Qi Cultivators from the Twelve Dynasties within the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect. Those who rank among the top will receive ample rewards: Magic Treasures, Spirit Stones, Cultivation Techniques, Spirit Beasts… everything you desire, the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect has it.”

“Most importantly… cultivators who perform well may earn the favor of the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect’s Island Master and be taken as a disciple, becoming a member of the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect, with the option to move some family members to the Sect as well.”

“The Immortal Path Struggle is comprised of three major obstacles that test a cultivator’s fundamentals, techniques, and overall strength, showcasing the comprehensive cultivation of a cultivator. The higher the points you earn, the further you can go on your path to becoming an Immortal.”

“Years of competitions have shown that there is absolutely no foul play in the Immortal Path Struggle! It is a completely fair, just, and reasonable competition!”

“After the competition, the rankings will be determined based on the total points of all disciples from each dynasty, with the top three dynasties being exempted from tributes for three years.”

This was the point of utmost concern for all the dynasties!

The three-year exemption from tributes could allow them to cultivate a new generation of even stronger disciples!

“The first challenge is the Nine Heavens Sky Ladder!”

After the Douyang Cultivator spoke, a golden light shimmered behind him, piercing through and dissipating the clouds in the sky, revealing a towering ladder that stretched a kilometer into the heavens right before the disciples’ eyes.

“Wow~”

The disciples marveled at the magnificence of the sky ladder.

The Douyang Cultivator continued, “The Nine Heavens Sky Ladder has a hundred steps per layer, with a total of nine hundred steps. Each layer will test the foundation of your cultivation.”

“The more solid your foundation, the easier it will be to ascend this ladder.”

“On the ladder, aside from your own strength, all external items will be prohibited.”

“The number of steps you reach will be your score, and amongst those at the same step, the one with the fastest speed ranks higher.”

With a wave of his hand, the Douyang Cultivator conjured a massive golden mirror in the air before everyone, displaying the names of all 120 participating disciples, alongside their current scores.

“Now, begin your climb up the Sky Ladder. You have three days.”

The cultivators from the Twelve Dynasties heard this and rapidly made their way toward the ladder.

Guided by their masters’ teachings, they had already grasped the rules and were full of eagerness to show their prowess.

Yang Fu and Yang Fushuo were no exception, exchanging glances with each other.

“Let’s go!”

Behind them, Huang Sheng and Shen Yao both shouted simultaneously, “Give it your all, Brother Yang!”

“Eh? Why do you have an echo?” Shen Yao looked at Huang Sheng.

The two Huang Shengs: “I’m split!”

Under everyone’s gaze, 121 cultivators began their ascent of the sky ladder.

The moment they stepped onto the ladder, they were enveloped by an overwhelmingly strong restriction, rendering their storage rings inoperative; magic treasures, talismans, elixirs… all were locked down, immediately becoming unusable.

However, the circulation of their spiritual power was unaffected.

“Such a powerful restriction… If it could be used against enemies, it would be a finishing move.”

“Damn it, even the spiritual shoes my father gave me are out of action…”

“These steps have a gravitational pull that consumes spiritual power significantly, I must conserve it.”

“Hmph~ the first hundred steps are as easy as walking on flat ground for me.”

A giant of a man from the Silver Land Dynasty strode upwards without feeling the slightest burden.

“That’s Baji from the Silver Land Dynasty! A Qi Cultivator with Great Perfection and Earth-Metal Dual Spirit Roots, his talent is extremely high. The first hundred steps test one’s spirit root; the purer it is, the less suction it faces.”

Among the chosen ones, mostly Triple Spirit Root cultivators, Dual Spirit Root Baji displayed a significant advantage. Moreover, given his sturdy physique, he ascended the first hundred layers with great speed.

“Excuse me.”

Trailing him, a figure dashed swiftly through the crowd, smooth as flowing water.

If Baji was striding forward like a meteor, then this person seemed to be flying.

“The Sea God Dynasty, Heavenly Spirit Root Li Yao!”

The cultivators all exclaimed in surprise. As the only Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator among the participants from the Twelve Dynasties, Li Yao had caught everyone’s attention; his every move was watched by all competing disciples.

For him, the first hundred steps that were designed to test one’s spirit root talent were as easy as walking on level ground.

He represented the ultimate limit of a cultivator’s talent!

All the cultivators looked on enviously at Li Yao.

“With such talent, becoming immortal is within sight.”

“It seems the first place is already decided; the rest of us should vie for the following ranks.”

“Humph! The winner is not yet determined, why strengthen someone else’s spirit? What we cultivators compete for is the great Dao!”

A Dual Spirit Root cultivator from the Dan Fire Sect, Shi Hong, gathered a ball of flames under his feet to resist the gravitational pull, catching up to Baji and continuously closing the distance toward Li Yao.

The other disciples also brought out their own methods and began to sprint.

These prodigious disciples were mostly Triple Spirit Root cultivators, with some Dual Spirit Root geniuses among them. The first hundred steps didn’t pose much difficulty for them; it was merely a matter of speed.

Only two people felt as if they were stuck to the steps as soon as they stepped on the ladder.

“Damn! It’s so heavy!”

As soon as Yang Fushuo began his climb, he felt an intense suction coming from his feet, requiring tremendous effort to climb each step.

But Yang Fu’s experience was different.

His feet seemed to be welded in place.

Being a cultivator with Five Spirit Roots… for him, the first hundred steps that tested the purity of one’s spirit root were like a hellish level!

At this moment, at the end of the Nine Heavens Sky Ladder, besides the Golden Core old monsters, numerous disciples from the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect had also gathered to watch the spectacle. They saw Yang Fu unable to move, his feet welded to the steps, and they burst into hearty laughter.

“Hahahaha!”

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