140: the climb

Lin Feng was stunned when he heard this.

He carefully observed his surroundings and indeed noticed that the Yao Race and Cultivators were only watching from a distance, with no one attempting to climb the Ten Thousand Step Platform.

A thought stirred in his mind: could there be some unknown danger on the Ten Thousand Step Platform?

He looked at Li Chen and asked, “Fellow Daoist, why are these Yao Race and Cultivators just watching and not climbing the Ten Thousand Step Platform?”

Li Chen pointed to a Spiritual Qi barrier above the steps and said, “Fellow Daoist, I just told you that you have to wait until that barrier disappears!”

Lin Feng suddenly understood when he heard this.

He looked up at the Spiritual Qi barrier, seeing its shimmering light, clearly indicating the presence of powerful Restrictions.

He secretly congratulated himself, fortunate that he had not acted rashly, otherwise, he might have met with an unexpected misfortune.

He looked at Li Chen, cupped his fists, and said, “Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist; I nearly made a grave mistake.”

Li Chen smiled and waved his hand, saying, “It’s nothing, Fellow Daoist Wang was just too eager.

However, there are indeed considerable dangers on this Ten Thousand Step Platform, so if Fellow Daoist Wang decides to climb, he must be careful.”

Lin Feng nodded and said, “I understand.

However, since countless Opportunities and treasures are hidden on this Ten Thousand Step Platform, I naturally cannot miss them.

Even if there are great dangers, I must try.”

Li Chen’s eyes flashed with a hint of admiration when he heard this.

He said, “Fellow Daoist Wang is indeed a person of courage and insight.

Since Fellow Daoist Wang’s mind is made up, I wish Fellow Daoist Wang good luck here.”

Lin Feng cupped his fists and said, “Thank you, Fellow Daoist.

Fellow Daoist Li, are you not planning to climb?”

Li Chen shook his head and said, “My cultivation is still shallow; I know I cannot climb this Ten Thousand Step Platform.

However, meeting Fellow Daoist Wang here can be considered an Opportunity.

If Fellow Daoist Wang successfully reaches the summit, please don’t forget me.”

Lin Feng laughed heartily when he heard this and said, “Fellow Daoist Li, rest assured, if that day truly comes for me, I will never forget your kindness.”

At this moment, Lin Feng, like the Cultivators in the square, found a corner and sat there, waiting for the barrier to disappear.

While Lin Feng was waiting, he noticed three Golden Core cultivators arriving from afar.

These three were none other than Baili Xing, Baili Yunhe, and Qingyun, whom Lin Feng had been avoiding.

Lin Feng’s heart tightened, and he quickly lowered his head, fearing being discovered by Baili Xing and the others.

He secretly pondered that if these three discovered him, they would certainly not let the matter rest.

Although his cultivation had improved, if he were to fight them head-on, he would certainly not gain any advantage against the three of them.

He quietly observed the movements of Baili Xing and the others, seeing them arrive at the square, find a corner, sit down, and begin to meditate with closed eyes, seemingly also waiting for the Spiritual Qi barrier to disappear.

Lin Feng secretly congratulated himself, fortunate that he had concealed himself in time and had not been discovered by them.

He continued to wait for the Spiritual Qi barrier to disappear, while also secretly calculating how to deal with the situation that would follow.

Time passed minute by minute, and the light on the Spiritual Qi barrier gradually weakened, clearly indicating that it was about to disappear.

Lin Feng’s heart stirred, knowing that the moment was approaching.

He quietly stood up, preparing to walk towards the Ten Thousand Step Platform.

As the barrier disappeared, the Cultivators and Yao Race present stepped onto the stairs one after another, and Lin Feng followed closely, taking the first step onto the Ten Thousand Step Platform.

He felt a heavy pressure instantly Attack, causing him to tremble all over.

He took a deep breath, activated his spiritual power, stabilized his body, and continued to walk forward.

Each step felt as heavy as a thousand catties, and Lin Feng could clearly feel that as he climbed higher, the pressure gradually increased.

He gritted his teeth, persevered, and walked forward, secretly pondering what kind of Opportunities and treasures were hidden on this Ten Thousand Step Platform, requiring such a difficult test.

The surrounding Cultivators and Yao Race were also climbing with difficulty, and from time to time, someone would fall to the ground because they could not bear the pressure, and some even directly gave up and turned to walk down.

But Lin Feng had no thought of retreating.

He knew that only by persevering could he find the hidden Opportunities and treasures.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Feng finally climbed halfway up the Ten Thousand Step Platform.

He felt sweat pouring down his body, but he did not stop, instead continuing to climb slowly, step by step.

At this time, Lin Feng observed the Cultivators on the steps and saw that most of them were already pale and panting, clearly unable to bear the increasing pressure.

Even more, some had already sat directly on the steps, breathing heavily, clearly having given up the idea of continuing to climb.

However, Lin Feng did not stop.

He took a deep breath, activated his spiritual power, and continued to climb upwards.

Lin Feng clearly felt that the pressure was getting greater and greater at this time.

At this moment, Lin Feng circulated the Iron Bone Soul Forging Art, and as a Body Refining Stage Level 3, he immediately felt much more relaxed.

Lin Feng deliberately observed Baili Yunhe and the two others at this time.

Qingyun behind Lin Feng had clearly stopped climbing, while Baili Xing was at a similar step level as Lin Feng, looking strained and seemingly unable to climb much further.

Baili Yunhe, however, looked much more relaxed.

Lin Feng observed for a moment, then quickly lowered his head and continued to climb silently, fearing that Baili Yunhe and the others would notice him.

He secretly pondered that although Baili Yunhe’s cultivation was at the Early stage Golden Core, his Body Refining and Nascent Soul Divine Soul strength were indeed not to be underestimated.

If he were discovered by him, there would be considerable trouble.

As he climbed, he kept an eye on his surroundings.

He saw that most of the Cultivators and Yao Race with lower cultivation had already succumbed to the pressure, giving up the climb and turning to walk down.

Some Cultivators with higher cultivation, however, continued to persevere in climbing upwards, but their speed had also clearly slowed down.

Lin Feng secretly congratulated himself that he had cultivated the Iron Bone Soul Forging Art, and his Physique was much stronger than ordinary people, which allowed him to persevere until now.

He continued to activate his spiritual power, quickened his pace, and rushed towards the summit of the Ten Thousand Step Platform.

Just then, he suddenly heard a cry of surprise from ahead.

Lin Feng’s heart tightened, and he quickly looked up, only to see not far ahead, a Cultivator was directly flung away by an invisible force, falling heavily to the bottom of the steps.

Lin Feng secretly became vigilant, knowing that there were indeed considerable dangers hidden on this Ten Thousand Step Platform.

He carefully bypassed that Cultivator and continued to climb forward.

As he continued to climb upwards, the pressure grew greater and greater, as if a huge mountain was pressing down on him.

But he had no thought of retreating, instead gritting his teeth and persevering, walking forward.