Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder

[Physique: Mortal Body (Class C → Class B)]

Soon, Jiang Ye sensed the changes occurring within his body.

A wave of cooling energy spread out toward his limbs and bones.

It felt as though every cell in his body had been purified, as if he were reborn.

His blood, muscles, meridians, and skin were all vibrating rapidly.

Not only that, he heard a roar coming from his internal organs, and his bones were creaking and cracking.

My bone structure and meridians are all undergoing a transformation.

As Jiang Ye sensed this, a look of joy appeared on his face.

A Class C physique had already benefited him immensely.

Class B? The changes would surely be even more impressive than before!

"Martial Arts Grandmaster?"

Jiang Ye continued to look at the panel.

[Martial Arts Grandmaster: Your cultivation has reached the pinnacle of creation, and your strength far exceeds that of ordinary people. Your knowledge of martial arts is unique, sufficient to establish a sect and pass on the torch of martial arts. You are a mountain of martial arts in the current age, looked up to and respected by countless people; you are a Martial Arts Grandmaster!]

[You have broken through the system's limits and reached the peak of the mortal world. To advance further, you must climb the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder!]

"..."

The pinnacle of creation, the peak of the mortal world?!

The corners of Jiang Ye's mouth twitched; this system was truly capable of blowing things out of proportion.

If only he were actually that strong!

However, Jiang Ye also knew that for a Low Martial World, he might actually be that strong.

It was just that in this world, even ten "Martial Arts Grandmasters" might not be able to withstand the lightning-fast five-hit whip of a high school student.

"Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder? Can it allow me to advance further?"

Jiang Ye's expression shifted slightly.

[Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder: Martial arts is like a heavenly ladder; every step is a level, every step is a chasm! Starting from Martial Arts Grandmaster, you may climb the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder to collect Immortal Monuments!]

Immediately after, the subtitles faded away.

The panel appeared.

--Low Martial Achievement System--

[Name: Jiang Ye]

[Physique: Mortal Body (Class C → Class B)]

[Talent: Primitive]

[Cultivation Method]

Star Martial Cultivation Method: Great Accomplishment (1%)

[Achievements]

Martial Arts Grandmaster, Friend of the Ancestor, Martial Arts Grandmaster

[Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder]

Available to climb

--

He saw that a new line for the "Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder" option had quietly appeared on the panel.

"A new system feature? I wonder what the rewards are after climbing it."

Jiang Ye muttered to himself.

He looked at his body.

The transformation was not yet complete.

Without further hesitation, he immediately thought to himself:

"Start climbing!"

"Hum!"

In the next instant, it felt as if someone had struck his head with a club, and his world began to spin.

Following that, his consciousness sank.

Amidst a sea of clouds, Jiang Ye suddenly opened his eyes.

He saw a towering staircase standing before him, golden in color and magnificent in scale.

The staircase was composed of layers of steps that led straight into the sky. The surface of the steps was covered in mysterious runes he couldn't understand, radiating a golden light.

"Is this the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder?"

After a brief moment of daze, Jiang Ye walked toward the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder.

He noticed that every ten steps, a large platform would appear, acting like a resting point.

Is it just a matter of climbing up?

Jiang Ye walked to the front of the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder, pondered for a moment, and then lifted his foot to begin the climb.

"Hum!"

As soon as he stepped onto the first stair, he immediately felt an immense pressure.

Fortunately, his Cultivation Method had reached Great Accomplishment, so this level of pressure was nothing to him.

Jiang Ye climbed upward, step by step.

The higher he went, the greater the pressure he felt.

By the time he climbed to the tenth step, this pressure had nearly reached his limit.

"Boom!"

Enduring the terrifying pressure, Jiang Ye took one more step and finally set foot on the first large platform.

In an instant, that pressure vanished without a trace.

At the same time, a panel appeared before him.

[You have ascended to the first level of the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder.]

[Do you wish to immediately begin the First Layer Assessment?]

Seeing the two lines of text on the panel, Jiang Ye couldn't help but be stunned.

There was actually an assessment?

Then what was the point of all the effort he spent climbing up here?

It seems only those with the strength of a Martial Arts Grandmaster can begin the First Layer Assessment.

Since they've made it so troublesome, the rewards must be astonishing.

A glint of light appeared in Jiang Ye's eyes.

Soon, he no longer hesitated.

He silently chanted in his heart: "Begin the First Layer Assessment!"

As his thought fell.

"Hum!"

The surrounding environment changed abruptly.

The darkness dissipated, and Jiang Ye found himself lying on a large bed; soothing music played by his ears, and warm-toned lighting spilled ambiguously over his body.

Various essential oil bottles were arranged on the bedside table, emitting a pleasant, faint fragrance.

"Isn't this the Massage Parlor I used to frequent?"

Jiang Ye looked at his surroundings, feeling somewhat bewildered.

Just then, the door was pushed open.

A beautiful young girl wearing a White Silk JK outfit and a high ponytail walked in.

"Hello, sir. Technician No. 13 is happy to serve you."

Jiang Ye looked at her in surprise.

"Teacher Chen?"

The beautiful girl in the White Silk JK outfit was actually his martial arts teacher, Chen Zilu!

No, is this right?

Chen Zilu smiled sweetly at him and said in a soft, sugary voice: "Want to change roles again? Then I'll bring another uniform next time."

As she spoke, she had already walked over, ready to begin her work.

"Wait a moment!"

Jiang Ye clutched his head, feeling that something wasn't quite right.

"Hm?"

Chen Zilu looked at him in confusion, then suddenly realized something and chuckled: "I remember now, you like Jade Feet, right?"

Before Jiang Ye could react, she had already taken off her small leather shoes and stepped onto him with her white-silk-clad feet.

Jiang Ye felt his head becoming dizzy and groggy, as if he had forgotten something important.

Yet, under Chen Zilu's massage service, he unknowingly immersed himself in it and began to enjoy it.

Time passed slowly.

Half an hour, an hour, two hours...

Having experienced the service, Jiang Ye lay on the bed, his entire body limp and soft, his eyes gradually becoming vacant.

But it was at this very moment.

Suddenly, the pupils of Jiang Ye constricted sharply: "That's not right, this is clearly the massage parlor from my past life, how could Chen Zilu be here!"

"That's it, I am undergoing the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder assessment; these are all illusions!"

The moment Jiang Ye realized this.

The next instant, the surrounding scene dissipated like the wind.

He had returned to the Martial Arts Heavenly Ladder once again.

[Assessment time: 3 hours 07 minutes]

[Martial Will assessment failed]

[Assessment not passed!]

[Continue with the First Layer Assessment?]

Seeing the panel appear before him, Jiang Ye revealed a helpless smile.

He had already anticipated failure, but he hadn't expected to hold out for over three hours within the illusion!

"It seems the First Layer Assessment is meant to test my Martial Will, then?"

Jiang Ye thought thoughtfully.

So-called Martial Will is to be single-mindedly devoted to martial arts, with a mind free of distracting thoughts.

Jiang Ye was single-mindedly pursuing the martial path; he shouldn't be that bad.

He reflected that it wasn't that his Martial Will lacked firmness.

Rather, the illusion itself was capable of making his mind muddled.

Most importantly, the illusion was too realistic; his Five Senses were incredibly clear, just as if he had truly experienced a massage.

Even now, a wisp of that fragrance seemed to linger at the tip of his nose.

And Jiang Ye was at an age of surging vitality, so it was natural for him to easily sink into it.

"Fortunately, there is still a chance to retake the assessment."

Jiang Ye let out a sigh of relief, then chose to retake the assessment without the slightest hesitation.

After re-entering the assessment, Jiang Ye arrived at that massage parlor once again.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Ye felt a sense of relief in his heart.

Could he really fall into the same trap twice in the same place?

However, Jiang Ye felt his mind growing muddled, and he thought to himself: "What did I come here to do?"

Before he could figure it out, a beautiful woman wearing a Black Silk Professional OL outfit pushed the door open and walked in.

"Hello, sir. Technician No. 5 is happy to serve you."

Listening to that crisp, sweet voice, a look of realization appeared in Jiang Ye's eyes.

"I remember now, I came here to have a good time."