"Checked in twelve times."
Han Xuanji did not hesitate at all, and a thought crossed his mind.
The next second, a series of system notifications rang in his mind, incessantly, each notification bringing him more joy:
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the " Five Elements Heavenly Stairway " check-in location in the Nine Stars area and have obtained "Comprehension of the Five Elements Dao Principle ".]
Twelve notification sounds followed in succession, each accompanied by a "Comprehension of the Five Elements Dao Principle," representing the insights of the twelve most outstanding individuals who had successfully conquered the Heavenly Ladder throughout history.
This reward is simple and straightforward, yet incredibly valuable.
Although it was a nine-star sign-in area, it still consumed 120 Eternal Point Count for Han Xuanji, which shows how extraordinary the reward was.
For other cultivators, comprehending the Five Elements Dao Principle as difficult as ascending to heaven. Those who can fully understand the Dao essence within the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway are all geniuses, and they have expended a great deal of effort.
Han Xuanji obtained twelve portions at once, an fortuitous opportunity that would drive countless cultivators of the Dao of Principle of the Dao crazy.
These twelve insights into the Five Elements Five Elements Dao Principle came just in time to solve his immediate problem.
Although he had previously dabbled in the Five Elements Dao Principle, he had always struggled to grasp its core, let alone condense the Five Elements Eternal Dao Principle. However, with these twelve insights as guidance, he was able to avoid countless detours and quickly comprehend the essence of the Five Elements Dao Principle.
Han Xuanji was secretly overjoyed, but he still suppressed his emotions and did not let his face show any abnormality. Instead, he slowly walked on the Heavenly Ladder, digesting these insights.
Twelve insights were too many for him to receive all at once; he took them one at a time.
Han Xuanji's actions, however, appeared quite differently to everyone else.
The surrounding chatter continued unabated, and even intensified as Han Xuanji stepped onto the heavenly ladder.
"Look, he actually made it! Looks pretty brave, but it's only the first level. What's there to be so proud of? He might not even be able to make it to the next level!"
"Exactly! The higher you go on the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway, the greater the pressure. Even cultivators in the Chaos Realm can withstand the pressure of the first level. It would be a joke if an Eternal Dao Master couldn't even step onto the first level!"
Hun Hao stood not far away, watching Han Xuanji steadily step onto the first step, and said disdainfully:
"It's just the first level, what's so special about that? He can be smug when he reaches the thousandth level! Wang Lin, you wait, I will definitely defeat you today!"
Wang Lin glanced at him indifferently, his tone calm:
"What's the rush? The real show has only just begun. Whether we can win or not is still uncertain."
His gaze fell on Han Xuanji, his eyes now showing a hint of inquiry.
Han Xuanji's composure as she ascended the heavenly ladder was genuine; such State of Mind did not seem to contradict the rumors that she was "unworthy of her reputation."
Meanwhile, atop the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway, a young man dressed in black leaned against the railing, his gaze fixed on Han Xuanji, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
He had a handsome face, a cool and aloof demeanor, and his aura was restrained, with faint fluctuations of Principle surrounding him.
The young man in black slowly turned his head to look at a middle-aged cultivator in a gray robe beside him, his tone calm and casual:
" Uncle Wang, someone else has come to challenge the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway."
The middle-aged cultivator, addressed as Uncle Wang, had a composed face, sharp eyes, and an aura as deep and unfathomable as a bottomless pit, clearly indicating a person of profound cultivation. Upon hearing this, he shook his head helplessly, his tone carrying a hint of reproach and worry:
"My biggest regret now is that I promised your mother that I would protect you and follow you out of the Holy Dynasty."
I never imagined you'd been away from the Holy Dynasty for so long, yet you still refuse to return. Your mother is in the Holy Dynasty, and she worries about you every day.
He paused, Uncle Wang tone growing increasingly serious:
"You possess the Saint King Bloodline, a bloodline prodigy rarely seen in the Holy Dynasty for a thousand years. Your bloodline is incomparably noble, yet you abandon the proper Dao of the Bloodline and insist on embarking on the Dao of Principle. I knew then that you have great ambitions and are not content to be merely a Holy Dynasty disciple who relies on bloodline."
At this point, he softened his tone, adding a hint of persuasion:
"However, you can listen to me. First, push the Dao of the Bloodline to its limit, condense the Saint Dao Bloodline, and become Sage. Then, you can switch to cultivating the Dao of Principle. At that time, you will possess both the power of bloodline and the Power of Principle, and you will surely be able to reach a higher level, far surpassing your peers."
Upon hearing this, the young man in black shook his head slightly, his eyes full of disdain, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance:
" Uncle Wang, do you know why I am unwilling to follow the path of bloodline cultivation?"
The path of bloodline cultivation is incredibly simple. It involves seclusion to accumulate resources and then crushing others with the talent of one's bloodline. Even a pig can become Sage as long as it has enough resources.
But such Sage are all extremely mediocre people, relying solely on their bloodline, lacking any personal understanding, and thus unable to go far or become true powerhouses.
"If you take such a shortcut, how can you then calm your mind and follow the Dao of Principle?"
He pointed to the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway not far away, his tone becoming more solemn:
"Look at this Five Elements Pavilion Master. Although he is only Eternal True God, he did not rely on the power of bloodline, but cultivated purely through the Dao of Principle. Back then, he fought against a Sage who cultivated the Dao of Bloodline and escaped unscathed. His battle was astonishing. This is what a true strongman should look like."
"By relying on one's own understanding and breaking through the shackles of the Great Dao, rather than relying on innate bloodline advantages."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man slowly nodded, the helplessness in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by a hint of approval and recognition.
"You're right. The Dao of the Bloodline is fast, but it's ultimately a shortcut and difficult to go far. The Dao of Principle, though difficult and arduous, can temper one's own Dao heart and comprehend the origin of the Great Dao. Once one achieves something, one is far beyond the reach of bloodline cultivators."
He paused, then his gaze fell on Han Xuanji, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes:
"But this kid is quite interesting. He seems controversial, yet he dares to attempt the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway. Either he's overestimating himself, or he really has some ability."
"You're paying so much attention to him, could it be that you've noticed something?"
The young man in black smiled faintly, his gaze still fixed on Han Xuanji, a sharp glint in his eyes.
"Whether he is overestimating himself or not, we can find out by seeing if he can climb the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway."
I do hope he has some ability, so that I'll have another formidable opponent in the world.
However, despite saying that, the young man in black didn't pay much attention. Many people had tried to break through the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway, but very few succeeded.
Moreover, without exception, none of these people were as good as him.
Fang Xuanhe stood at the foot of the Heavenly Ladder, staring at Han Xuanji with surprise in his eyes.
He could clearly sense that Han Xuanji's aura and the Daoist principles of the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway were slowly merging. Although he was not yet proficient, he had already grasped some basic form. This level of comprehension far surpassed that of many core disciples of the Five Elements Pavilion.
Han Xuanji had long since forgotten the surrounding discussions and mockery, his mind completely absorbed in comprehending the Five Elements Dao Principle.
With each step he took, he absorbed a portion of the Five Elements insights rewarded by the system, and his aura subtly changed.