On the white jade steps, Duan Nianwei stood tall and straight.
Before anyone else could react, they pressed on and climbed another step.
Thus, we have reached the third stage of Sword Qi progression.
At this point, the others began to get restless.
Other prodigies certainly didn't just reach the third step, but Duan Nianwei breaking through all three steps in one go was truly unprecedented!
Who among the others wasn't walking with difficulty, treading carefully, afraid of falling if they didn't keep their footing?
But this woman...
Who is this person?
"Where did she learn her skills? She's a master of the Three Sword Qi stages; even if she's reached the pinnacle now, she should be a somewhat well-known genius. How come I've never heard of her before?"
"I think I just heard it was the Duan Household?"
" The Duan Household? I've never heard of them before. There's such a person in the Duan Household!"
A group of people were discussing it animatedly.
This made Ye Jinzhi's face appear even more gloomy.
Duan Nianwei, however, did not pay any attention to the looks from those around her.
The most profound lesson she learned from her master and senior sisters was not to care about what others thought.
Whether you succeed or fail, don't care about what others think.
Only the weak look left and right before taking a step.
The Sword Dao is about forging ahead relentlessly, and it involves taking unconventional and extreme approaches!
Therefore, Duan Nianwei assessed her own strength and, without stopping, took one step after another until she reached the eighth level of the Sword Qi staircase before finally stopping.
The ninth step was within reach, but Duan Nianwei shook her head slightly with some regret.
not enough.
She is far from enough now.
These steps test one's natural talent, but Sword Dao is also an important factor. If her Sword Dao were stronger, she should be able to reach the ninth level.
But now, we can only stop at eighth place.
What a pity.
Duan Nianwei felt a pang of regret, unaware that everyone else's eyes widened in astonishment at the sight.
The onlookers were all stunned.
The eighth floor!
It's the eighth floor!
This suddenly appearing Duan Household actually broke the record set by the previous prodigies in the Sword Ruins, reaching the eighth level in one go!
How is that possible?
Even the third prodigy of Sword Ruins only achieved the seventh rank!
But this woman actually reached the eighth level!?
Such talent...
"Such talent is simply terrifying! It's unheard of!"
The man from the Xu Household stared blankly at Duan Nianwei on the steps, practically grinding his teeth to powder.
How did someone like this end up in the Duan Household?
Wouldn't it be better to give her the Xu Household?
Did she understand that vicious woman from the Duan Household?
At the same time, Xu You changed his previous provocation and thought with annoyance, " The Duan Household has probably produced a female sword immortal. I must change my attitude towards the Duan Household in the future!"
Duan Yangqiu was completely bewildered and confused.
My fourth sister...
Is this really my fourth sister?
When did Nianwei become so amazing?
Beside him, Ye Jinzhi clenched her fists, her eyes filled with disbelief, and bit her lip tightly.
How could that be...?
How could that be!
How could that bitch Duan Nianwei be so strong?
Even the sword platform at the very top trembled continuously, as if it were also delighted by the strength that Duan Nianwei had displayed.
"Superior talent, excellent, truly excellent!"
"Little girl, I ask you, would you like to become my disciple?"
"If you agree, I can pass on my Sword Domain inheritance to you. Although I am just a remnant soul, there are few in this world whose understanding of the Sword Dao surpasses mine!"
The people below were shocked when these words were spoken.
Inheritance!!
The inheritance they had longed for had actually been handed to Duan Nianwei so easily?
Moreover, this is a direct transmission of insights into the Saint Realm Sword Domain!
This woman from the Duan Household has truly had incredible luck!
Ye Jinzhi wished she could rush up and push Duan Nianwei down, taking her place herself.
Fortunately, reason stopped her.
She also knew that if she went up there, she would probably end up like her nephew. Not to mention going up, she probably wouldn't even be able to get to the first step before being knocked down.
At that moment, Ye Jinzhi felt like her heart was being scratched by a cat.
She also hoped that Duan Nianwei would not accept the inheritance, so that Duan Nianwei would not become too much stronger.
On the other hand, they also hoped that Duan Nianwei would accept.
After all, although she was Ye Household, she was also half a Duan Household. If Duan Nianwei became stronger and stronger, it would also be beneficial to her.
However, to everyone's surprise, Duan Nianwei calmly shook her head and chose to refuse the temptation of the remnant soul.
"Thank you for your kindness, senior, but I am afraid I cannot accept. I already have a master, and I have sworn an oath that I will only ever take this person as my master!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the others were so shocked they almost cried out. They stared blankly at Duan Nianwei, their faces filled with astonishment.
This is insane!
Is this woman out of her mind?
That's the legacy of a Saint Realm Sword Domain cultivator!
And she actually refused?
Does she really know what she's rejecting?
Duan Yangqiu was furious and wished he could make Duan Nianwei take back what she had just said.
He couldn't help but sigh with regret, shaking his head repeatedly.
"Oh! Oh! Little sister, you... Oh! You're so foolish!"
Ye Jinzhi breathed a sigh of relief, crossed her arms, and sneered, "Ha! Fool!"
In her view, what else could one be but a fool to give up the inheritance of a Saint Realm cultivator?
Although it's a bit of a pity that she can't benefit from it, she would feel even more distressed if Duan Nianwei got better!
For a moment, everyone watched Duan Nianwei with amusement.
Even the voice on stage seemed surprised by how things had unfolded.
The other person paused for a moment before letting out a helpless sigh.
"What a pity, what a real pity..."
"Very well, since that's the case, I won't force you."
"You have passed the eighth level. This sword manual is bestowed upon you, containing many of my insights. If you have figured it out, you may come to me at any time."
He was still somewhat envious of Duan Nianwei's talent.
Duan Nianwei understood the remnant soul's good intentions, accepted the sword manual, and clasped her hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, senior."
Then, he jumped down and left the white jade steps.
As soon as she stood still, Duan Yangqiu came over. He couldn't say anything while Duan Nianwei was on the steps, but now he hurriedly and helplessly spoke up.
"Fourth Sister, you're absolutely foolish! That's the inheritance of a Saint Realm cultivator who has cultivated Sword Domain! It's not something an ordinary Saint Realm can compare to. How could you refuse it?"
Duan Nianwei remained calm.
She put the sword manual into her Storage Bag and shook her head.
"I know, but while such a powerful expert is desirable, I already have a master."
"He is the head of the Supreme Institute of the Primordial Holy Heaven. Moreover, in my opinion, my master is even more superior than this man in life."
She spoke with a hint of arrogance beneath her calm demeanor, as if her master were far superior to this person, and that she was only being modest.