Above all spirits

Chapter 79 The Summit of the Heavenly Ladder! (3)

"Huh, who is she? Climbing the Heavenly Ladder like this is even affecting her physical body."

"Terrifying, ruthless! Aren't you afraid of causing yourself irreversible and permanent damage?"

"Yes, it was supposed to be a mental stress test, but my body started acting strangely."

"Red Sleeves...? Have you heard of her?"

Someone glanced at the rankings of the two remaining players and asked in confusion.

First place, eighty-seven steps of the Heavenly Ladder, Feng Lin Kong, Feng family of the Imperial Capital.

Second place, 58th step of the Heavenly Ladder, Hongxiu, invited by Wentian Academy.

However, this second place does not mean that he is the second place in this ladder ranking.

Instead, it was just the two of them on the field.

"I don't know, it's probably some mentor who released the qualification during his travels. Why care so much? Let's see if Feng Lingkong can break the historical record. If he breaks it, another imperial will will be born."

"No, I just have some questions. With a strength level of over fifty, entering the academy is already no problem. Why insist on it? It can't be just for show to become the dean's personal disciple, can it?"

"possible!"

"You don't want to live anymore?"

...

"Big brother! Aren't you going to tell Miss Hongxiu to stop? She's already done enough! Even if Feng Lingkong reaches the ninety-ninth level of the Heavenly Ladder, she's definitely passed the first hurdle with her current score. If this continues..."

Ji Ning frowned. Even a silly child is still a child.

These past few days have all been for intensive training.

But he was indeed inseparable from Hongxiu, and Ji Ning admired Hongxiu's willpower.

It would be a lie to say that I don't care at all.

“Brother Ji Ning, Sister Hong should know herself well. She just wants to try harder.”

Bai Qing'er had already returned by this time.

However, lacking cultivation, he couldn't see Hongxiu's current situation clearly; all he could see was a small black dot moving slowly forward.

"She knows nothing!"

"If it weren't for the life-or-death tension, he would have been dead long ago!"

For the first time, Ji Ning broke his friendly, approachable older brother persona in front of Bai Qing'er.

Gu Yun calmly took a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth, when a small black hand appeared from the shadows behind her and stole the pastry.

Werner, who shares cultivation with Gu Yun, will naturally remain undetected.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

"But…"

Although Gu Yun's assurance calmed Ji Ning down somewhat.

But a new emotion began to disturb his mind.

It's like when you're planning to give up, but a friend next to you is studying like crazy—that feeling is indescribable.

...

This is the end.

On the college stage.

The mentors were also discussing the scene at that moment.

"As expected of a cohort attended by the dean, the candidates are all quite good. Hehe, Zhou Zizai is indeed someone I have high hopes for. Reaching the sixty-third step of the Heavenly Ladder has exceeded my expectations."

"Wan Yujiao is quite remarkable. I had the privilege of meeting her at the royal family's birthday banquet last time. She has always been sensible and humble since childhood. I never expected her cultivation talent to be so high. She is destined for greatness!"

"Alright, alright, Princess Wan, just give it a rest. They are choosing a mentor from Feng Lingkong, not the other way around. Whether the mentor even likes you is another matter. You're usually so stingy, but now you're thinking a lot."

Do you think Feng Lingkong can ascend to the Emperor level?

“It’s difficult. Every step above the eightieth is like climbing to heaven. Perhaps the ascent to heaven only begins at the eightieth step, and Feng Lingkong is already feeling the strain.”

"However, being able to be at the same level as the Dean's personal disciple, the Sword Saint, at the eighty-eighth rank is already considered monstrous, hahaha."

"Indeed, at least Feng Lingkong's imperial will is already in its nascent form. Imperial will, haha, I've only ever heard of it in my life, I've never actually seen it."

"Hey, what's wrong with that girl? Liu, do you need to go check on her? Just in case something happens to her. She's almost level 60, she's quite a promising talent."

Although the law of the jungle prevails in this world, most of the discussion revolves around the top two, with everyone eagerly anticipating whether Feng Lingkong can reach the legendary 90th-tier Emperor level.

This is a hidden secret known only to the faculty members within the academy.

Anyone who steps above the 90th level has the potential to condense the Emperor's will.

but!

However, it is also an academy that focuses on nurturing people, so the mentors naturally have a clear understanding of Hongxiu's situation.

Their performance was also quite good, so it is only natural to give them some humanitarian care.

Liu Qingyun frowned, seemingly realizing the problem as well.

The girl didn't seem to be stopping.

Even though he was covered in wounds.

He had wanted to help for a long time, but he noticed that Han Tian's gaze was fixed on the girl.

Han Tian only paused for a short time during the initial sprint towards Feng Lingkong, and eventually left with a disappointed expression.

It was as if Han Tian already knew the ending.

But this disappointment gradually melted away on Hongxiu.

This is also why Lau Ching-wan has been hesitant to make a move.

...

Meanwhile, Feng Lingkong was stuck on the eighty-eighth step of the Heavenly Ladder.

Veins bulged all over his body; the pressure from the eighty-eight steps felt like a giant mountain pressing down on his chest.

The person couldn't even move an inch.

Even their breathing slowed down, as if it too wanted to stop along with their own pace.

We were just two steps away!

Even one step is fine!

Either way, it's enough to make him qualified to stand in front of Wan Yujiao!

At this moment, Feng Lingkong's heart was roaring like that of a wild beast!

Shout!

but.

However, the body failed to react in that way.

It wasn't just the overwhelming mental pressure that was weighing him down.

It was also his invisible arrogance.

to be frank.

If he disregards his own image and rushes forward even if he's bleeding from a head injury or mentally unstable, then...

He carried this belief with him.

Without a doubt, he is absolutely qualified to strive for the Emperor rank!

But in the end, it still didn't surprise Han Tian.

With tens of thousands of eyes watching him.

He chose to give up.

"Feng Lin Kong, eighty-eight steps of the Heavenly Ladder."

It failed to surpass the historical high, only matching the previous record.

With his usual composure, Feng Lingkong leaped down the steps.

As he fell, he noticed the woman who had been climbing steadily behind him.

He had already sensed something from the crowd.

The woman's eyes were bloodshot and her face was contorted in pain. At that moment, she was kneeling on the steps of the Heavenly Ladder, coughing up blood.

And the level is a staggering sixty-one!

This is the watershed moment for geniuses.

But obviously.

The woman before him was not a prodigy.

Feng Lingkong seemed to understand something as well.

can.

It's too late.

The Emperor's will can be obtained by those with extraordinary talent, those who diligently pursue it, and even those who occasionally have a sudden enlightenment.

The ability to achieve imperial will can be condensed under circumstances and with talent.

but!

The Emperor's intentions differed.

The Emperor's will is our guiding principle!

The Emperor's will is eternal and immortal!

The Emperor's will is unique throughout eternity!

The Emperor's Will!

The rebellion against all things cannot be stopped!