Little Brother Definitely Belongs to Big Sister, Just Not Yet

A small group of people immediately began the challenge, while the vast majority kept their eyes glued to Chu Wujiu's back.

"Wow, that's fast! Fifty steps already, maybe I can really climb to Hundredth Tier!"

Yun Zexuan watched this scene with his arms crossed, a complex look in his eyes, muttering, "Will it work...?"

"If it were the Chu Wujiu of the past, I wouldn't know, but the current Chu Wujiu..." Li Xuan stepped forward, his eyes shining brightly. "He can do it!"

Ji Wuchen nodded in deep agreement:

"We move forward, forward, and forward still, to surpass that monster, not to stay in this place."

It wasn't until he reached the seventieth step that he felt some pressure, and his Spiritual Power began to tremble slightly.

At the Eightieth Tier, the pressure increased sharply, and he felt strained, as if he were carrying a mountain on his shoulders. Every step required him to mobilize the strength of his entire body.

As he climbed from the Eighty-ninth Tier to the ninetyth, the pressure increased again, almost crushing his body.

Although one can use martial arts techniques during this trial, the pressure will also increase dramatically, so one can only rely purely on physical strength and willpower to move forward.

Sweat beaded on Chu Wujiu's forehead, veins bulging, but an indomitable flame burned in his eyes.

He knew that this was not only a test of the physical body, but also an extreme test of his Dao heart.

Finally, he stepped onto the ninety-seventh step, his body trembling.

Ninety-eight steps!

Ninety-ninth Tier!

At this moment, Chu Wujiu was unable to move, his body pinned to the spot by an invisible weight.

The onlookers fell silent, everyone holding their breath, watching nervously as the figure was twisted and contorted by the weight.

Ninety-ninth Tier, just one step away!

He stared wide-eyed at the last step, a whispered mantra constantly tempting him:

"Give up, giving up will make things easier..."

"You're already very strong, why torture yourself like this?"

"It's just one step away, it's okay to stop here."

"Ninety-ninth Tier is already quite good; it's the pinnacle of this era, enough to make one stand out among their peers."

These words, filled with comfort and praise, pierced Chu Wujiu's eardrums like a sharp icicle, and also stung his proud Dao heart.

"The pinnacle of our time?" Chu Wujiu's body trembled slightly as the image of Qin Wangchuan, that transcendent figure, suddenly appeared in his mind.

Will he stop here? Will he be content with the praise of being "the pinnacle of the world"?

The answer is no!

Qin Wangchuan's goal is to Surpassing Ancient and Modern, the Strongest in History!

"How can we stop here?"

A fierce fighting spirit and unwillingness ignited in Chu Wujiu's eyes, instantly dispelling the exhaustion and despair that had almost crushed him.

Suddenly, it let out a low growl like a wild beast, its bones groaning, its muscles bulging, and its veins standing out.

"He can definitely do it. If he can do it, why can't I, Chu Wujiu!"

With his last ounce of strength, he resolutely took that step—

Hundredth Tier!

When Chu Wujiu's foot landed steadily on the Hundredth Tier, the ancient Wandao Heavenly Stele above the Wandao Academy emitted a deafening roar and shone with golden light.

A brand new name shines brightly on the monument:

Chu Wujiu.

A gasp of amazement erupted from the onlookers.

"Another one to the top! The Chu Clan has finally produced its third!"

"That's incredible! From the Ninety-ninth Tier to the Hundredth Tier, I think he was almost crushed by the pressure, yet he still managed to take that step. His willpower is simply monstrous!"

Chu Wujiu stood Summit of the Heavenly Ladder, feeling the soul-cleansing pressure, his chest heaving violently.

He didn't turn around, but gazed into the depths of the void, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

"Qin Wangchuan, I've caught up!"

He slowly descended the Heavenly Ladder, his weariness washed away by a powerful belief.

Following that, the other Prodigy also began their own challenges.

Yun Zexuan took a deep breath and embarked on the Heart Demon Road.

With light steps and a calm demeanor, he quickly and easily passed the first test.

However, he encountered a problem before the second "True Self Mirror".

Ripples spread across the mirror's surface, and an ancient and majestic voice resounded:

The mirror asked:

"You intend to slaughter all the people of the Lower Realm; is such an act not demonic?"

Yun Zexuan lowered his eyes, his expression calm and unwavering.

"A demon?" he responded softly, his voice carrying a hint of cold rationality. "What I seek is eternal peace for the Immortal Court. If the eternal peace of the Immortal Court must be exchanged for the blood of countless beings in the Lower Realm, then I shall be that demon."

On the Dao Path, don't ask about right or wrong, only about the result.

The mirror's surface shimmered, then slowly faded away.

Yun Zexuan passed the second test.

Then, he stepped onto the Heaven Ascending Ladder.

He was exceptionally talented and had a strong will, climbing steadily until he began to show signs of strain after reaching the Eightieth Tier.

Finally, at the threshold of the ninety steps, he exhausted all his strength and stopped at the Eighty-ninth Tier.

Although they didn't reach the top, this achievement is still enough to make them stand out from the crowd.

Next up is Ji Wuchen.

He was tall and slender, with a cool and aloof demeanor, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.

The Heart Demon Road and the True Self Mirror were meaningless to him.

With a pure heart and a clear understanding of the Dao Path, he passed the first two tests almost instantly.

When he stepped onto the Heaven Ascending Ladder, all eyes were on him.

The boy stood ramrod straight, unbending in the face of immense pressure, his steps growing ever stronger, his eyes unwavering.

The whispers in his ear urged him to stop, tempting him to halt his enjoyment of the praise.

Ji Wuchen remained calm, a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips.

"If I could stop, I wouldn't be standing here."

His will and body had long been honed to their limits, all in preparation for the battle against Qin Wangchuan.

He took each step with a steady and firm gait, as if he were measuring his own Dao Path.

Ninety steps, Ninety-five Steps, Ninety-ninth Tier... He didn't pause or hesitate for a moment.

Finally, he easily stepped onto the Hundredth Tier.

The Wandao Heavenly Stele roared once more, its golden light dazzling, and it inscribed a second name:

Ji Wuchen.

Subsequently, the other Prodigy also completed the challenge:

Ye Lingchuan stopped at the Ninety-five Steps.

Zhao Lingyun stopped at the ninety-first step.

Yan Wujin stopped at the ninety-third step.

Only Zhou Yunyi stopped at the seventieth step.

This achievement, while not outstanding among many Prodigy, is certainly not bad either.

However, his status as the Zhou Clan First Feather the Zhou family, Imperial Clan, makes this achievement particularly noteworthy.

"First Feather, you must have ulterior motives?" Immediately, some quick-witted individuals in the crowd began to interpret the situation, "You certainly don't want to expend too much energy at this juncture."

"Exactly! Otherwise, with First Feather's strength, how could he have stopped at the exact number seventy? This shows his complete control and effortless mastery!" The person next to him immediately chimed in, his tone full of certainty and admiration.

The surrounding whispers reached him clearly; every word, "ulterior motives," and every phrase, "controlled with ease," was like a red-hot needle piercing Zhou Yunyi's heart.

Where no one could see, Zhou Yunyi's face was contorted with embarrassment, and his heart was filled with despair.

'Stop talking! Please stop talking!'

'What ulterior motives? What masterful control? They simply couldn't hold on any longer!'

'It's not that I just stopped at the seventieth step, it's that I can only go up to the seventieth step! I've reached my limit! My bones are about to be crushed!'

'I know I've embarrassed you all, I know I'm no good... but you don't have to keep reminding me!'

A surge of emotions, a mixture of shame, resentment, and intense self-reproach, churned within him.

He glanced at the several gleaming names on the Wandao Heavenly Stele, especially the three characters "Chu Wujiu," which stung his eyes.

'Just you wait! You all just wait!' he roared silently in his heart, a fierce determination replacing his previous embarrassment. 'I'll remember this humiliation! From now on, I'll cultivate with all my might! I'll eat pills like food and treat seclusion like sleep! One day, I'll shock everyone!'

After everyone finished Heaven Ascending Ladder, they waited on the side for instructions on how to enter the courtyard.

They shared their experiences, their eyes filled with anticipation for the Wandao Academy.

Just then, Elder Liang's voice echoed in the void once more, carrying a hint of mysterious laughter:

"Congratulations on passing the three tests. However, there is Fourth Trial for entering the Wandao Academy."