78: Chapter 78 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (Twenty-Six)

Princess Xiao Xiao also nodded, a flash of fighting spirit in her eyes, and said to Chu Shi, "Young Master Chu, together?"

"Alright." Chu Shi nodded slightly and smiled.

The three of them walked side by side out of the phalanx, heading towards the Heavenly Staircase.

In an instant, all eyes on the square were focused squarely on the three of them.

"It's the Seventh Prince and the Princess from the Canglan Princes Mansion! And that Chu Shi!"

"Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan and Princess Xiao Xiao are both prodigies with special constitutions, especially Princess Xiao Xiao, who is rumored to have a Top-grade Root Bone!"

"And there's Chu Shi! He's even a seed talent favored by Elder Zhang! Let's see how many levels they can climb!"

Even the Peak Masters and Elders on the high platform turned their heads to look at the three of them.

Elder Zhang looked at Chu Shi's figure, his eyes filled with anticipation.

The three arrived before the Heavenly Staircase, exchanged a glance, and nodded simultaneously.

The next moment, the three of them lifted their feet at the same time and stepped onto the first step of the Heavenly Staircase.

Golden runes lit up, and gravity descended.

But their footsteps did not falter in the slightest; they moved upward in sync, as if walking on flat ground.

The first level, second level, third level, fourth level, fifth level—the path was unobstructed, their footsteps steady, and their speed didn't even slow down!

The disciples in the square were all stunned, their eyes wide and mouths agape, unable to utter a single word.

Previous disciples had to struggle for a long time on each level, sometimes even exhausting all their strength.

Yet the three of them had easily climbed to the fifth level as if they were strolling through their own back garden!

What kind of monsters are they?!

The Peak Masters and Elders on the high platform also straightened up, their eyes filled with shock as they stared fixedly at the three on the Heavenly Staircase.

As the three stood on the fifth step, the illusion was instantly triggered, frantically assaulting their Dao Hearts.

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan and Princess Xiao Xiao's bodies paused slightly, their eyes dazed for a fleeting moment, but they immediately regained their senses and broke through the illusion.

As for Chu Shi, his expression never changed from beginning to end.

The moment the illusion appeared, it was directly crushed by his firm Dao Heart, tempered through multiple reincarnations, without even causing a ripple.

The three exchanged a look and simultaneously lifted their feet again, stepping onto the sixth level!

The gravity on the sixth level surged once more!

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan's brows furrowed slightly, his pace slowed, and his breathing became heavy.

Princess Xiao Xiao's expression also became slightly solemn, yet she remained at ease.

Only Chu Shi kept a steady pace, his expression unchanged.

It was as if that terrifying gravity did not exist for him at all.

The three stood firm on the sixth level, caught their breath, and then lifted their feet again, stepping towards the seventh level!

Their feet landed on the seventh step simultaneously!

"Boom!"

The square instantly erupted into chaos!

"The seventh level! They've all climbed to the seventh level!"

"My god! Three on the seventh level! Our Canglan State is about to rise!"

"Too impressive! Especially that Chu Shi! He didn't even change his expression!"

The disciples of Canglan State cheered frantically, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth.

Even the disciples from Qingyan Province and Diming Province were full of shock, looking at the three on the Heavenly Staircase with eyes filled with wariness.

Meanwhile, on the seventh level of the Heavenly Staircase.

Terrifying gravity swept towards the three like a tsunami.

Every inch of their muscles and bones was enduring an unimaginable load.

The illusion also became incredibly dangerous, with countless images frantically assaulting their Dao Hearts.

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan's body instantly bent, his legs trembling violently, his face flushed red, and sweat poured down his body like rain.

Gritting his teeth, he held on desperately, wanting to take a step towards the eighth level, only to find that he couldn't even lift his foot.

Princess Xiao Xiao's situation was much better than Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan's.

Possessing a Top-grade Root Bone and the soul of a transmigrator, her willpower far exceeded that of ordinary people, and she managed to endure the onslaught of gravity and the illusion.

Yet, as she stepped towards the eighth level, just as her foot was halfway up, her body stiffened abruptly.

The illusion instantly seized the flaw in her heart, frantically assaulting her consciousness.

She let out a muffled groan, unable to hold on any longer.

The runes on the Heavenly Staircase flashed, and she and Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan were simultaneously ejected, landing on the square.

"Trial ended, level: Seventh Level."

Two cold, mechanical voices sounded simultaneously.

The disciples on the square erupted into another thunderous cheer.

Though they also felt a bit of pity for Princess Xiao Xiao.

Two on the seventh level! Added to the previous Zhao Xuan, Canglan State already had three prodigies on the seventh level!

This had completely overwhelmed Qingyan Province and Diming Province!

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan and Princess Xiao Xiao stood on the square, panting heavily, their faces pale, yet they both looked up at Chu Shi on the Heavenly Staircase simultaneously.

Because Chu Shi was still standing on the seventh step!

He was still standing straight, his expression calm, only his breathing was a little disordered.

The terrifying gravity and illusion that even Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan and Princess Xiao Xiao couldn't withstand seemed like nothing more than a light breeze to him.

The entire scene fell silent instantly.

All eyes were focused squarely on Chu Shi.

The Elders on the high platform also leaned forward, staring fixedly at Chu Shi on the Heavenly Staircase, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Beside Elder Zhang, an old man wearing a red Elder's robe, with a resolute face and a majestic aura, was none other than the Peak Master of Lieyang Peak, Master Lieyang.

He looked at Chu Shi on the Heavenly Staircase and said to Elder Zhang in a low voice:

"Old Zhang, is this the seedling you found for me? It does look quite interesting."

Elder Zhang nodded with a smile, his tone filled with pride:

"How about it, Daoist Brother Lieyang, I didn't lie to you, did I? This kid not only has outstanding talent, but his temperament and willpower are the best I've ever seen in my life!"

Master Lieyang nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on Chu Shi, and said in a deep voice:

"Let's watch first. If he can climb to the eighth level, I will take him as my personal disciple."

Just at this moment, Chu Shi on the Heavenly Staircase moved.

Standing on the seventh step, he closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and adjusted his state to its peak.

Then, he opened his eyes, a flash of firm light appearing in them.

Lifting his foot, he stepped steadily towards the eighth step.

His foot landed firmly on the eighth step!

"Boom!!!"

The entire trial square completely erupted!

"The eighth level! He's climbed to the eighth level!!"

"My god! He can be directly accepted as a disciple by the Peak Master!"

"Too easy! He actually climbed to the eighth level so easily! It looks even easier than Ling Chen with the Earth-grade Root Bone from before!"

The disciples below roared and discussed frantically, their voices deafening, almost flipping the entire trial square.