506: Chapter 506 Su Qingwan

He... actually cleared it?

He... actually dared to mock her?!

"You, Phoenix, should just stay down!"

That irritating voice still echoed in her mind.

Huang Jiuli took a deep breath, and then another.

She tried hard to stand up, but the pressure of the Heavenly Ladder still pressed down on her like a giant mountain, leaving her unable to move.

"Bastard..."

She spat out the words through gritted teeth.

But soon, she fell silent again.

That bastard really did have some skill.

To be able to stand up on the 998th floor and clear the Heavenly Ladder right in front of her...

This foundation and strength were worthy of her respect.

"Qin Yan, was it..."

She remembered the name.

...

On the 999th floor of the Heavenly Ladder!

Qin Yan's gaze swept over his surroundings.

Five figures were standing nearby, some far and some close, all waiting quietly.

Huang Jiuli wasn't there—she was still lying on the 998th floor.

Lin Ruoxi, Long Aotian, Feng Wuji, Beichen Xing, Zhao Wuji—five people, five auras, each one unfathomable.

"It seems I am the sixth to pass the Heavenly Ladder."

Qin Yan thought to himself.

As Qin Yan looked at the others, they were also observing him.

Upon seeing it was Qin Yan, they all showed expressions of doubt.

Clearly, none of them knew Qin Yan.

That face was very unfamiliar; he didn't belong to any Great World or major power they were acquainted with.

But that didn't matter. The fact that he could pass the Heavenly Ladder meant his foundation was deep!

No one who could reach this place was simple.

This person was worthy of their attention!

As Lin Ruoxi looked at Qin Yan, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes!

It was actually him.

She clearly recognized Qin Yan.

She had seen this young man under the moonlight that night and had casually called him a 'little Genius.'

At the time, she only thought he had some talent but didn't take it to heart.

After all, Third-Grade Spear Intent was merely a starting point in her eyes.

Furthermore, the opponent's Realm wasn't very high.

At fifth rank late stage, he could only be considered average among Special Grade Disciples.

However, relying on those alone, he definitely couldn't have cleared the Heavenly Ladder.

"It seems he has other outstanding abilities," Lin Ruoxi guessed.

That river of blood, that dual-colored light—every single thing was extraordinary.

Especially that final dual-colored light; even she couldn't see through what kind of power it was.

Her gaze toward Qin Yan couldn't help but carry a hint of curiosity.

Meanwhile, in the void, several Elders stood with their hands behind their backs, their gazes falling on Qin Yan at the top of the ladder with strange expressions.

"Is this kid practicing the Five Elements Primordial Scripture?"

A white-haired Elder narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone carrying a hint of uncertainty.

"Drop the doubtful tone; he is indeed practicing that Cultivation Technique."

A lean Elder beside him spoke indifferently. "I observed carefully just now. The Five Elements power flowing within him is extremely pure, and those two protective spiritual lights are clearly the Earth and Water elements from the Five Elements.

Besides the Five Elements Primordial Scripture, what other Cultivation Technique could achieve this?"

"Impressive."

The white-haired Elder clicked his tongue in wonder. "To think he could break through to Rank Five practicing this technique, and seeing the True Qi Fusion he displayed just now, he has clearly traveled quite a distance on the path of dual-attribute True Qi Fusion.

Water-Fire Fusion, and that Earth-Water Fusion just now—this kid's attainments in the Dao of the Five Elements are much deeper than I imagined."

"I just wonder if he can break through to Rank Six."

Another Elder took up the conversation: "We all know the difficulty of the Five Elements Primordial Scripture.

How many brilliant geniuses have been stuck at Fifth Grade Peak, unable to step into Rank Six for their entire lives?

Though this kid has good talent, whether he can cross that hurdle is truly hard to say."

The Elders discussed the mysteries surrounding Qin Yan, some marveling, some curious, some worried, and some expectant.

To be able to reach this step while practicing the Five Elements Primordial Scripture already proved the boy's extraordinary nature.

But the true test of the Five Elements Primordial Scripture lies at Rank Six.

Yun Nishang looked at Qin Yan, expressionless.

She stood with her hands behind her back, her red profound robe fluttering gently in the wind.

While practicing the Five Elements Primordial Scripture was indeed impressive, his Realm was too low and his future uncertain; it wasn't yet worthy of her being overly shocked.

She had seen too many prodigies and monsters; some soared to the heavens, some fell midway, and some faded into mediocrity.

A moment of brilliance didn't represent much.

"Arrange for the Mysterious Guardss to secretly protect these geniuses who cleared the ladder, especially this Qin Yan."

Yun Nishang gave the order.

After all, those who could pass the Heavenly Ladder possessed very strong comprehensive abilities.

Entering the Inner Court in the future was a certainty, and the probability of becoming a Core Disciple was also very high.

For such monsters, the Taixuan Holy Land naturally had to take measures; they couldn't let any accidents happen.

The other prodigies didn't really need much protection.

After all, they each came from major powers, being either favored daughters or sons of heaven.

Behind Lin Ruoxi was the Great Xia Dynasty, behind Long Aotian was the Dragon Clan of the Heavenly Dragon Realm, Beichen Xing was a prince of the Beichen Imperial Dynasty, and behind Feng Wuji was the Wind God Sect of the Heavenly Wind Realm.

The forces behind them would naturally send people to protect them in secret.

As for Qin Yan, he had no background at all.

Although she didn't think too highly of Qin Yan's future.

For someone from a remote world with no background, no resources, and no backer, trying to stand out in a place like the Taixuan Holy Land was too difficult.

But since he could clear the Heavenly Ladder, it was necessary for her to protect him.

This was the rule, and also the responsibility.

"Understood."

A low voice responded from the void.

...

Time passed slowly.

One by one, the prodigies failed the Heavenly Ladder.

Some lay motionless on the ladder, as if they had lost consciousness;

Since Qin Yan cleared the ladder, no one else had passed it.

Only six figures stood atop the golden Heavenly Ladder.

As time approached noon and the Heavenly Ladder challenge was about to end—

Another dazzling light erupted on the ladder!

That light was brilliant and eye-catching, identical to the previous successful clearances.

Golden light spilled down from the top of the ladder, illuminating the entire area.

"Special Grade Disciple—Su Qingwan has cleared the Heavenly Ladder!"

A solemn voice resounded through the heavens and earth, announcing the birth of the seventh successful challenger.

At the top of the ladder, Qin Yan and the other five all looked toward this seventh person to clear the Heavenly Ladder.

It was a woman.

She wore a white robe, plain and flawless without any extra decoration, yet it exuded an indescribable nobility and elegance.

Her long hair flowed like a waterfall, strands fluttering gently in the wind with a hint of ethereal charm.

A thin veil covered her face, making it impossible to see her true appearance, only allowing a glimpse of eyes as clear as water.

Those eyes were deep and serene, as if they contained endless wisdom and mystery.

The most striking thing was the thick scholarly aura she carried.