Chapter 640 Crazy Idea, Step 1, Level 2, Rule Response!
Dead!
This space is like an abyss, silent and still!
The last black speck of light that the phantom of the Grim Reaper of Chiba had vanished into was not yet completely dissipated into the misty immortal light of the thirtieth step of the Heavenly Ladder.
The chaotic death energy that permeated the heavens and earth, freezing one's soul, had vanished without a trace, disappearing into the world.
The plaza below was completely silent.
Countless geniuses stood frozen in place, their pupils dilated to the extreme.
The white-clad figure, standing with his hands behind his back, was reflected on the steps.
Relaxed and serene, sacred and extraordinary.
Throughout the entire process, he never used his true fighting power; it was merely a simple sword strike that was incredibly impressive.
It's as if this terrifying scene is being eternally imprinted into the deepest part of one's soul; it's too horrifying to forget.
"Uh, this, how is this possible!"
"The infamous Grim Reaper who once silenced an era... was actually killed with a single sword strike."
"His true form had long since entered the realm of the God Emperor, making him invincible in the world, with extremely rich combat experience and supreme divine powers."
"Although suppressed to the Supreme Realm, and the two are fighting at the same level, with their combat experience and supernatural abilities, even if they are not the best, they should be able to fight to a standstill!"
"But unexpectedly, a simple sword strike was enough to obliterate it!"
Finally, a young prodigy's throat bobbed, and he let out a difficult and dry sob.
He was utterly shocked, his pupils trembling.
The crowd erupted in heated discussion, their eyes filled with disbelief, breaking the suffocating silence.
"Dead...dead? The infamous, deadly Chiba Shinigami, just like that...gone?"
A dark prodigy from the ancient star field of the Northern Sea of the Heavens spoke in a trembling voice, his face deathly pale.
His clan still possesses ancient books that record the fierce battle against the evil race of death in ancient times.
Mountains of corpses and seas of blood, stars shattered—it was a nightmare of an era.
But now, that terrifying demon god from my nightmare has been wiped out by a single sword strike!
Although it is only a trace of battle imprint, not the original body.
But it is equally terrifying, suffocating, and unparalleled!
"It was merely a sword aura... no, it couldn't even be called a sword aura, it was just a... intent?!"
A descendant of a sword-wielding family from the Eternal Immortal Realm was distraught, his sword trembling and buzzing in his hand, as if in fear or in worship.
"What level of sword intent is that? It can actually annihilate the chaotic death energy and judge evil gods?"
"The top spot on the All-Time Physical Fitness Ranking isn't just about having an invincible physical body, is it?"
"As expected, the legends are true. Ye Tian is not only physically invincible, but he can also sweep away all the races of the heavens among his peers!"
"Even his swordsmanship and alchemy are unparalleled, without a single opponent!"
"No wonder he's known as the undefeated legend of the younger generation in the Eternal Immortal Realm!"
Someone murmured, recalling Ye Tian's ranking.
Even the greatest emperors of all ages could not defeat him.
Only now do I truly understand the weight of the word "top of the list".
It is like a high mountain, which later generations can only look up at but cannot climb.
"Invincible within the same realm... no, this is conquering across borders as easily as drinking water!"
"The Thousand Leaf Death God Mark, although its realm is suppressed by the Heavenly Ladder and can only exert the power of a supreme being, is still essentially the evolution of a God-Emperor level combat consciousness and divine power!"
A young supreme being from the Eternal Immortal Realm exclaimed in astonishment, his eyes churning with chaotic energy.
"Ye Tian is indeed an incredible existence."
Above the void, the elders and elite instructors of the War God Academy.
He has long lost his former air of otherworldly wisdom and composure.
"The Heavenly Divine Sword Intent is absolutely the Heavenly Divine Sword Intent that judges all evil and punishes gods and demons!"
"The legendary Five Divine Swords are the pinnacle of swordsmanship, the foremost of all time."
"If one could possess even one of these swords, one would be invincible, sweeping aside all peers and becoming a paragon of swordsmanship!"
"There was a legend that Ye Tian had gathered the five divine swords, which I never believed. But now it seems that it might not be true!"
"The sword intent of the Heavenly God, judging all evil and condemning all heavens, he has fully unleashed the sword intent!"
The vice dean of the War God Academy trembled with excitement, unable to contain himself.
"Ye Tian, as expected of the young master of the ancient Ye family, wields immense power and authority, and even possesses a divine sword!"
“Treasures like the Five Divine Swords, if obtained by other immortal forces, would surely be kept as family heirlooms and would not be entrusted to the younger generation to carry around!”
"However... if the five legendary divine swords are truly gathered, could it be related to the 'Sword God' lineage that has long since disappeared from ancient history?!"
"His physical body is unparalleled throughout history, and his sword intent is divine and capable of slaying evil. He is simply a perfect Dao embryo! The opportunity for the rise of our War God Academy lies in this day!"
"If we can get on Ye Tian's good side and eventually join the Ye family, our War God Academy... might just enter a new era!"
An ancient elder, his face flushed, his voice filled with excitement, and his eyes shining brightly, spoke.
"Immediately send a message to the Dean, no, not only that, perhaps this matter can also be informed to the several ancient lords who are in seclusion!"
"Such extraordinary talent must not be lost!"
"Perhaps our War God Academy can allocate resources to help it grow and establish a good relationship with it!"
However, not everyone was impressed by this invincible appearance.
Among the crowd were several young men and women with exceptionally powerful auras, surrounded by imperial dragon energy or immortal runes.
His expression kept changing.
They come from the most prestigious royal families in the Northern Sea, or even ancient clans with imperial lineages.
He was arrogant and looked down on all the heroes in the world.
They did not set foot on the Heavenly Ladder.
This is simply to preserve our strength and wait for the right opportunity!
After all... there will be great changes in the Northern Sea of the Heavens, and perhaps a great opportunity will emerge, which is known to everyone.
A young man dressed in a nine-dragon imperial robe and wearing a purple-gold crown snorted coldly.
His gaze was as sharp as a celestial blade, shattering the chorus of praise, and he coldly snorted.
"Hmph! It's only the thirtieth step! The Heavenly Ladder has a hundred steps, each step a new level of heaven, and the further you go, the more inhuman it becomes."
"Thirty is the Thousand Leaf Death God, what about forty? Fifty? Or even those forbidden trials that only exist in legends above ninety?"
"No matter how strong Ye Tian is, he has not yet achieved the Dao. How long can he defy the heavens?"
"Not bad!"
A woman standing nearby, dressed in a seven-colored robe and possessing stunning beauty, yet with an aloof expression, spoke up in an extremely cold voice.
"Climbing the Heavenly Ladder tests not only combat strength, but also one's Dao heart, perseverance, understanding of the laws of heaven and earth, and even one's destiny!"
"Ye Tian seems to be sweeping everything away now, but he may only be relying on his heaven-defying inheritance or his invincible physique to take advantage of the situation. Once he encounters a real test targeting his Dao heart or soul, he may not be able to do so easily!"
"Although climbing ten steps at a time is fast, if one's strength is insufficient or one gets stuck at a higher level, it is not as stable as the Northern Sea prodigies who climb one step at a time!"
Another royal prodigy, surrounded by stars, spoke in a deep voice, trying to regain some confidence.
Such remarks are like cold water being poured into boiling oil.
This instantly sparked an even bigger wave of discussion.
"What the royal Daoist said makes sense. It is no exaggeration to say that no one has ever reached the top of the Heavenly Ladder since the beginning of time."
"The further you go, the more brutal the trials become. I've heard that after the sixtieth level, even the shadows of emperors from the ancient immortal era have appeared..."
"With such rapid progress, isn't his foundation unstable?"
A cacophony of doubts, worries, and even a hint of veiled jealousy began to emerge from the many dark prodigies.
After all, Ye Tian's displayed strength was too abnormal.
This has already shaken their inherent pride and perception.
Instinctively, I wanted to find some reasons to soothe my frustrated Daoist heart.
On the ladder to heaven, Ye Tian seemed oblivious to the commotion and discussions below.
He stood still on the thirtieth step, his white robes flowing like an immortal, moving slightly.
"Could this be... the limit of the Heavenly Ladder?"
His gaze swept indifferently across the still long ancient blue stone steps ahead, shrouded in mist and covered with intricate celestial patterns.
Each step exudes a chilling, heavy pressure.
But Ye Tian's crystal-clear eyes showed no trace of seriousness or anticipation.
Instead... a faint trace of boredom swept through.
Yes, it's just boring.
It seemed as if this ancient ladder was enough to make geniuses from all realms shed blood and make even the elders of academies stand on high alert.
For him, it was just a boring and tedious staircase.
The so-called "powerful enemies" encountered were nothing more than unremarkable illusions.
Ye Tian frowned slightly.
They seem to have grown tired of this step-by-step, layer-by-layer approach.
Before the murmurs below had subsided, he suddenly spoke.
The voice remained calm, yet it clearly resonated throughout the entire square, drowning out all the noise.
"Layer upon layer, it's too cumbersome."
He looked up, his gaze seemingly piercing through space, looking towards the end of the ladder to heaven.
"Could I take twenty steps at a time?"
"Let me appreciate the scenery of both major checkpoints at the same time."
"..."
The moment the words fell.
Suddenly, the entire world fell into an absolute, deathly silence that froze even thought.
All sounds, all discussions, all breaths, even the flowing wind and shimmering fairy light.
Everything has come to a complete standstill!
Everyone, whether they were the prodigies below or the elders in the void, was instantly frozen as if by mysterious ice.
The expression on his face froze completely.
In his pupils, there was only incomprehensible horror!
One...twenty steps at a time?!
Facing the challenges of two major hurdles simultaneously?!
What did he say?!
crazy? !
Absolutely crazy!
Each step up the Heavenly Ladder brings a new level of pressure and exponentially greater challenges!
Every ten steps represents a qualitative leap!
Being able to climb ten steps in one step is already an unprecedented miracle.
That requires ignoring the suppression of rank and possessing an inconceivable physical body and Dao heart!
Twenty steps in one step?
That means having to endure the terrifying pressure of two major levels at the same time!
Furthermore, they must simultaneously face an attack from two gatekeepers who are comparable to or even surpass Chiba Shinigami!
This is not confidence, this is utter madness!
That's courting death!
Even those royal prodigies who had previously voiced their doubts were now completely silenced.
He stared at Ye Tian with his mouth agape, as if he were looking at a madman.
All their questions, all their comparisons.
Everything else seems so ridiculous and pale in the face of this earth-shattering question!
"This... Ye Tian is simply insane!"
"A truly one-in-a-millennium madman!"
"This is insane! Facing two gatekeepers at the same time is a path to certain death!"
"Each step is a new level, and leaping ten levels in one step is already a miracle! Yet he still wants to challenge the limits!"
"In my opinion, Ye Tian is too arrogant, thinking that he can reach the top of the Heavenly Ladder at will, which is why he disregards the rules!"
Above the void, all the elders were deathly pale.
Even the vice president almost couldn't catch his breath!
"No! Absolutely not!"
An elder exclaimed in shock.
"Triggering two major challenges simultaneously will cause unpredictable changes and overlaps in the pressure and trials, making the power far more than just the sum of its parts! It's a certain death situation!"
"Stop him! Ye Tian is a genius of all ages! If he fails on the Heavenly Ladder, his Dao heart will surely be damaged!"
"In future cultivation, I fear that inner demons may cause trouble!"
Another elder was so anxious that he was about to rush towards the ladder to heaven.
However, at this moment.
"allow."
A grand, indifferent, and cold voice, seemingly originating from the eternal blue sky and echoing from the end of the long river of time.
Without warning, it resounded in everyone's ears.
The rules for ascending the ladder to heaven... have been responded to!
It actually agreed to this incredibly crazy request!
"boom!!!"
The entire square exploded!
An unprecedented shock and uproar!
"The rules were agreed to?! How is that possible?!"
"Twenty steps in one step! Facing two major trials simultaneously! Unprecedented! Unprecedented indeed!"
"He...he's really going to do this?!"
All eyes, once again almost frantically focused, were fixed on that figure in white!
Ye Tian received a response, but his calm face remained expressionless, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
He nodded slightly.
Then, under the gaze of tens of thousands of horrified eyes, he raised his foot again.
Then, it calmly descended towards the thirty-first step.
This step will take you across twenty steps and onto... the fiftieth step!
Simultaneously triggering the supreme test of two terrifying levels, the fortieth and the fiftieth, is nothing short of insane!
