After observing for a moment, Qin Yan stepped forward and began climbing!
Upon stepping onto the 501st Step, the pressure noticeably increased.
The 502nd Step, it increased again.
The 503rd Step, it increased further.
Qin Yan discovered that every few steps he climbed, the pressure on his body grew stronger.
However, it was all still within the range he could endure.
Qin Yan maintained the same pace as before.
One step at a time, one level at a time, his rhythm was steady, neither hurried nor slow.
Yet at this steady pace, beyond the 500th level, he still appeared somewhat fast compared to the surrounding prodigies.
The surrounding prodigies all struggled forward, needing to catch their breath for a long time after climbing each step.
Meanwhile, Qin Yan seemed entirely unaffected, still strolling along leisurely.
One prodigy after another on the 500th-plus Steps was overtaken by him.
Those prodigies stopped one after another and looked toward Qin Yan, their faces filled with shock.
It was not strange for him to surpass them. After all, those who could reach beyond the 500th level—who among them was not a genius?
Who among them was not strong? Being overtaken was perfectly normal.
But the other party's aura was steady, and his steps were light! What did that signify?
It signified that he still had plenty to spare, that the overwhelming pressure meant nothing to him!
If that were all, it would not have been enough to shock them.
After all, some people excelled at resisting pressure, while others specialized in enduring it head-on. Everyone had their own strengths.
The main thing was—he had not used even a trace of True Qi, true intent, or any other means to resist the pressure of the Heavenly Stairway!
That was terrifying!
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