Looking at the scene before them, everyone was completely speechless.
Isn't he at the Earth Immortal realm?
How could they possibly defeat the Thousand Armor Puppet so easily?
Even Bai Lin, as the Clan Chief, couldn't have destroyed the Thousand Armor Puppet so easily. How did he manage to do it?
At this moment, the fox clan members who had initially underestimated Su Chen gradually realized that this person was far from simple.
They all knew very well how difficult it was for the Nine-tailed Fox Clan to enhance their Bloodline power. This was one of the most top-tier Divine Beast Bloodline in the world, and it was likely that only the Shangyun Sect could achieve Bloodline.
Even if it were achieved, it would come at a tremendous cost.
Someone who can muster so many resources is definitely not an ordinary person.
"Could it be that he's hiding his Cultivation Level?"
Finally, a member of the Nine-tailed Fox Clan spoke, his voice trembling slightly.
Only then did they realize that it might actually be true.
But if Su Chen really was hiding his Cultivation Level, wouldn't that mean his Cultivation Level absolutely terrifying? Otherwise, why couldn't Bai Lin see through him?
Only when one's level of understanding far surpasses that of the other can one remain unseen.
With this thought arising, Su Chen, who was originally just a mere Earth Immortal, suddenly became somewhat mysterious.
Bai Lin couldn't help but ask, "Little Yelan, what exactly is his cultivation level?"
Yelan hesitated for a moment, seemingly unsure how to describe it, before finally saying, "Earth Immortal!"
Earth Immortal?
Bai Lin's eyes seemed to say, "Do I look like an idiot to you?"
Am I that easy to fool?
Can Earth Immortal instantly kill Thousand Armor Puppet?
But soon, a look of heartache appeared on Bai Lin's face. This Thousand Armor Puppet was a genuine Primordial Golden Immortal combat power. Their Fox Mountain was no longer able to refine it. Destroying one meant one less. To refine it again, they needed something that Fox Mountain simply didn't have.
On the other hand, Bai Lin was also amazed by Su Chen's strength.
His attitude also began to change dramatically. Previously, he disliked Su Chen simply because he only had the Cultivation Level of Earth Immortal.
But for the Nine-tailed Fox Clan, relying on the strong is a normal thing.
If they can get Su Chen to help their Nine-tailed Fox Clan with the help of Yelan, then the matter of the Demon King of the Hengduan Mountains might have other possibilities.
A look of hope suddenly appeared on Bai Lin's face.
He now hopes that Su Chen can pass the third Trial, which would prove that Su Chen's strength is definitely formidable.
The fiftieth floor of the Heaven-Seeking Stairway requires at least half-step Immortal King. If Su Chen can ascend it, the benefits to the Fox Clan will be immense.
Su Chen and Yelan share Root of Affection bond; if the Nine-tailed Fox Clan faces trouble, wouldn't he come to their aid?
"Next level."
Su Chen's voice rang out, and Bai Yulan finally recovered from her shock. She stared blankly at the Thousand Armor Puppet, which had been shattered into small pieces, and had no idea what to say.
When she looked at Su Chen again, her eyes had undergone a complete change.
My intuition was right; this young man was definitely not as simple as he appeared.
Suddenly, Bai Yulan remembered what she had said earlier. If he really did climb a hundred steps, wouldn't I really have to give him...?
It seems... not entirely impossible.
Bai Yulan's face showed anticipation. The Nine-tailed Fox Clan admired strength. If Su Chen could reach the top of the Heaven-Seeking Stairway, it would mean that his strength was definitely close to the Immortal Lord realm.
It seems not impossible to gain such a powerful ally for the Nine-tailed Fox Clan, and also to have someone of this caliber to follow.
Since ancient times, it has been common for two people to serve one person in the Nine-tailed Fox Clan. In addition, the Nine-tailed Fox Clan is relatively open about this matter, so Bai Yulan did not have any aversion to it.
The Heaven-Seeking Stairway is a Secret Realm that has not been revealed to the public.
Upon entering the Secret Realm, Su Chen found himself surrounded by only a staircase leading to the sky, radiating divine light and appearing extremely extraordinary.
Bai Yulan extended her hand and said, "Young man, this is the final Trial. Please proceed."
Su Chen didn't say much, and walked up.
The moment he stepped onto the Heaven-Seeking Stairway, an inexplicable pressure immediately pressed down on him, but it was nothing to Su Chen.
Su Chen didn't stop at all and walked towards the second step.
Each step on the stairs gradually increases the sense of pressure, posing a tremendous Trial to one's willpower and Cultivation Level. Without absolute strength, one certainly cannot continue to climb.
In just a short while, Su Chen reached the tenth step.
All the foxes on Fox Mountain held their breath and watched intently.
Before them was a screen of light, through which they could clearly see the situation inside the Secret Realm. They saw Su Chen leisurely stepping onto the tenth step.
Without even taking a breath.
Just who is this person?
Soon.
Twenty steps.
Thirty steps.
Su Chen took almost every step very easily, without any pressure whatsoever.
Hiss!
Gasps of astonishment filled the air.
However, Su Chen felt as relaxed as if he were going home, without any pressure whatsoever. Even after the 30th step, he remained completely at ease.
Every step he took seemed to tread on the hearts of the foxes.
"This..."
The Nine-tailed Fox Clan was so shocked they were speechless. Su Chen could do it so easily, he must be incredibly powerful.
Forty steps!
Fifty steps!
Eighty steps!
Ninety steps!
That overwhelming pressure couldn't stop Su Chen at all; in fact, it had absolutely no effect on him.
In the blink of an eye, Su Chen had taken a hundred steps.
One hundred steps!
At the very top of the Heaven-Seeking Stairway is a platform with a small bottle containing a red liquid that exudes an extremely terrifying divine power.
"This is... the Essence Blood of the Nine-tailed Divine Beast?"
Su Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. Although the amount of Divine Beast essence blood was not large, it was pure. If Ye Lan were to consume Yelan, it would probably allow him to break through to around the Seven-Tailed.
Su Chen actually had something like that, but he hadn't given it to Yelan before.
Some things can't be given too much at once; they have to be given gradually, allowing Yelan to grow step by step, which will also help his strength.
Bai Yulan stared at the figure at the very top of the Heaven-Seeking Stairway, her eyes somewhat dazed.
He actually... went up there?
Su Chen collected the Divine Beast essence blood, then went to the steps and looked down:
"I thought the Nine-tailed Fox Clan's Trial would be very difficult, but I didn't expect them to be so simple."
His words were a slap in the face to his own words. Everyone said before that he had no chance of passing and was doomed, but look at him now!
Su Chen not only passed the Trial, but passed it perfectly, breaking all previous records.
This also means that Su Chen's strength is unprecedented.
To ascend the Heaven-Seeking Stairway a hundred steps requires strength approaching that of Immortal Lord.