Upon hearing Nine Dragons's words, everyone present almost burst out laughing—they were so angry they nearly laughed.
I originally thought that only Yang Zhen spoke so arrogantly, but now it seems that the Nine Dragons Saint Venerable's blind trust in Yang Zhen is even more despicable than that bastard Yang Zhen.
As despicable as he may be, he was the Nine Dragons Saint Venerable. Even the Heavenly Mountain Holy Lord only paused slightly, smiled, and remained silent. What could the others possibly say?
Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, the light from the fourth ladder suddenly shone.
This... left everyone present speechless!
Yang Zhen had completely forgotten that he was now inside the Heavenly Ladder Tower in the Heavenly Mountain Holy Land, and that there were many people watching outside.
After reaching the fourth step, Yang Zhen suddenly realized that his high-profile behavior might cause unnecessary trouble.
"Damn it, I almost forgot. For a Sage of Saunter like me, trouble is trouble. There's no question of whether it's necessary or not. Besides, Sage of Saunter 'm on the fourth level now. Who knows? They might still think I'm stuck on the first floor, unable to move an inch!"
After finding a reason for himself, Yang Zhen felt much more at ease.
With so many restrictions and chaotic layouts inside the Heavenly Ladder Tower, Yang Zhen couldn't possibly keep track of everything. Who knew which ladder he was currently on?
Moreover, Yang Zhen no longer cared what others thought of him. After climbing the fourth ladder, Yang Zhen suddenly felt a familiar aura inside the Heavenly Ladder Tower.
A familiar scent?
This is Sage of Saunter first time visiting the Heavenly Ladder Tower, so why does it feel so familiar?
The Earth Treasury Technique of the fourth ladder is already a relatively high-level technique in the Heavenly Book: Earth Treasury Chapter. It is impossible to master without the cultivation of the Saint Realm. No wonder Du Kang and Ma Huicao had strange expressions when they came in. It turns out that each level of the Heavenly Ladder Tower is more terrifying than the last.
But... that familiar aura grew even stronger.
As Yang Zhen ascended the fourth ladder, the entire area around the Heavenly Ladder Tower fell silent, save for the heavy breathing of Du Kang and Ma Huicao, and the sounds of many disciples swallowing.
Before long, the fifth ladder lit up. Apart from a few elders, the Heavenly Mountain Holy Lord, and the Nine Dragons Saint Venerable, the eyes of the other disciples of the Heavenly Mountain Holy Land almost popped out of their sockets.
The most nervous people right now are Fuyao and Li Qingfeng. Both of them are too familiar with the fifth ladder. The restrictions inside are not something that an ordinary Half-Step Great Saint can withstand.
If the situation were right, Li Qingfeng felt he might have to shout out Curse, wishing Yang Zhen would be struck dead by lightning.
But it didn't happen.
The light from the sixth step gradually brightened.
Fuyao gasped softly, covering her mouth tightly with both hands, her eyes filled with disbelief.
During the few days she spent with Yang Zhen, Fuyao genuinely didn't sense anything special about Yang Zhen, but... now that smiling young man is actually aiming for the sixth ladder.
What does it feel like to try and reach the sixth tier?
Fuyao and Li Qingfeng are the most qualified to speak on this point; even the Heavenly Mountain Holy Lord and the other elders do not share their feelings as deeply as Fuyao and Li Qingfeng.
Seeing the light on the sixth step flickering and not appearing to stabilize anytime soon, Li Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief, flicked his sleeve, and said with a smile, "I truly didn't expect Fellow Daoist Yang to possess such talent, but that's all. Judging from the current situation, Fellow Daoist Yang will absolutely not be able to break through to the sixth step. Although I succeeded in breaking through to the sixth step by chance just now, I was greatly impacted. It took me a whole day to grasp the knack. I can pass this on to Master Fuyao in the future..."
Buzz--!
A buzzing sound came, and the light of the sixth ladder suddenly shone brightly, like a dazzling light that pierced the heavens and the earth. Even the Heavenly Mountain Holy Lord couldn't help but gasp and look at the sixth ladder with astonishment, which had never shone so brightly before.
"They actually made it up!"
With an excited expression, Elder Yan said, "There are only eight steps in the Heavenly Ladder Tower. Never before has such a young disciple climbed to the sixth step. I hope young friend Yang can continue his efforts."
Unbeknownst to them, Elder Yan's way of addressing Yang Zhen had changed.
Li Qingfeng opened his mouth, feeling as uncomfortable as if a fly had flown in.
Fuyao pursed her lips, trying hard to suppress her laughter, but when she glanced at Li Qingfeng, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.
As the light from the seventh step gradually brightened, it flickered before everyone's eyes and then suddenly dimmed again. Everyone felt as if they had soared to the highest heavens and then plummeted back down.
Elder Yan said in a deep voice, "The restrictions on the seventh step are several times more terrifying than those on the sixth step. Nine Dragons Saint Venerable, young friend Yang's cultivation... can it withstand them?"
Nine Dragons shook his head and said, "I don't know!"
The answer was incredibly crisp and efficient.
Everyone's lips twitched. Did you really think Yang Zhen wouldn't let anything inside the Heavenly Ladder Tower go?
Elder Yan took a deep breath, ordered someone to bring chairs, and after everyone was seated, he said in a Elder Yan voice, "In my judgment, young friend Yang may be staying in the sixth ladder for quite some time..."
Buzz--!
The light from the seventh step burst forth once more, even more dazzling than the light that erupted from the sixth step.
Elder Yan's lips twitched violently as he gritted his teeth and said, "He actually broke through to the seventh level! Young friend Yang, if you want to break through to the eighth level, it will probably take you at least three days... This monster!"
boom--!
The eighth elevator lights up!
Along with it, the eyes of the Heavenly Mountain Holy Lord also lit up, and even Nine Dragons gasped, staring incredulously at the lit-up eighth ladder.
Elder Yan and the other elders were all dumbfounded, exchanging bewildered glances, finding it all rather unbelievable.
They had been inside the Eighth Step before, but how could Yang Zhen, at his age and with his cultivation level, possibly withstand the terrifying restrictions within?
That's simply impossible!
Those who know more about the Heavenly Ladder Tower can imagine the immense suffering Yang Zhen will endure after ascending the eighth step.
"Quickly, prepare to rescue them!" Elder Yan hurriedly ordered.
Even without the Nine Dragons Great Saint appearing again, Elder Yan would not have stood by and watched such a talented young man perish in the Heavenly Ladder Tower.
Several elders became solemn, ready to rush to Yang Zhen's rescue at any moment. Even the Heavenly Mountain Holy Lord and the Nine Dragons ' expressions tightened.
On the eighth step, Yang Zhen used the Earth Treasury Technique on the eighth step to perfect the Heavenly Book: Earth Treasury Chapter. After that, he stretched comfortably, and his body immediately emitted a series of loud crackling sounds.
Comfortable!
Who would have thought that entering a random Heavenly Ladder Tower would lead to the completion and supplementation of the Heavenly Book: Earth Treasury Chapter? It's just a pity that the Heavenly Book: Profound Principles Chapter doesn't seem to have been completed, and the content of the eighth ladder is more inclined towards the Earth Treasury Technique.
When Yang Zhen wanted to climb again, he discovered that the Heavenly Ladder Tower no longer had a ninth step.
Are we going down now?
Yang Zhen felt a little regretful, as she wanted to stay up there a little longer.
Just then, a sudden storm arose in the eighth ladder, and a beam of light flashed across the sky, like a sword that split the Opening Heaven, completely cleaving the entire space of the eighth ladder.
Yang Zhen was startled and hurriedly scrambled to the side, his expression one of surprise as he sensed the mysterious yet familiar aura.
A moment later, Yang Zhen burst into laughter, stood up, and said, "What a brilliant deception! The Earth Treasury Technique can actually be used like this. No wonder this Sage of Saunter felt there was a familiar aura here. It turns out there is another world within the Eighth Ladder."
"Heaven gives birth to Yang, Earth gives birth to Yin, the eight gates of life and death, open them for this Sage of Saunter!"
boom--!
The entire Heavenly Ladder Tower was blown up!
The Heavenly Mountain Holy Lord and Nine Dragons' expressions changed drastically. Nine Dragons, in particular, was shocked and cursed, "You damned brat, why did you have to blow up the Heavenly Ladder Tower?"