352: Eighteen thousand elephants, the names of the gods of strength are recorded in the monument, and the great geniuses question their lives.

They were also greatly astonished.

As one of the most powerful figures in the Demon Suppression Division, having presided over numerous assessments, they knew best the difficulty of these ninety-nine Dragon Gate Heavenly Stairs.

But now, Chu Jiang had passed all ninety-nine steps and entered the Dragon Gate with seemingly little effort.

He became the second person in three thousand years to enter the Dragon Gate.

"What kind of peerless Prodigy is this!"

"Reaching the ninety-ninth step, is this a second Yuan Siming?"

Sikong Zhaixing, who had just stepped onto the ninetieth step, his smile instantly froze.

Bai Fengyi gasped, calling him a monster.

Shen Liuying's pretty face stiffened, momentarily lost in thought.

It was one thing for this guy to cross into the ninetieth step, but to directly leap nine steps with such ease, it was unimaginable how powerful he was.

The various Prodigies' emotions fluctuated, then quickly settled, and they continued to climb.

Only Sikong Zhaixing, unable to accept it, a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

As Chu Jiang crossed the Dragon Gate, the Void Realm vibrated, his figure instantly vanished, and he landed back on the ground.

He quietly watched the Heavenly Stairs; Sikong Zhaixing was still in the lead, already on the ninety-first step, but Chu Jiang estimated his limit to be the ninety-third step.

As for the second place, it was still Bai Fengyi, on the eighty-eighth step.

The third place was surprisingly Wang Tiezhu.

"This Wang Tiezhu's Physical Body is quite interesting!"

Chu Jiang's Star Soul Eye, piercing through the Dragon Gate, looked towards Wang Tiezhu, discovering that this person's Physical Body was somewhat peculiar.

Although its strength couldn't compare to his Undying Golden Body, among the other seven people, it was a small lead.

Wang Tiezhu's pace was very steady, neither fast nor slow, but above the eightieth step, it was incredibly fast.

After half an hour, he surpassed Bai Fengyi, then ascended to the ninetieth step.

Ninety-one, ninety-two...

"What?"

Sikong Zhaixing's Dao Heart completely collapsed; it was one thing for Chu Jiang, whom he had looked down upon, to surpass him, but now Wang Tiezhu, who was at the bottom of the Four Prodigies, had also surpassed him.

"Damn it, break!"

His self-esteem suffered a tremendous blow; as the supposed leader of the Four Prodigies, he was surpassed by two people in the first stage.

Sikong Zhaixing tried to forcefully step onto the ninety-second step, but his Qi became chaotic, and an overwhelming pressure assailed him.

Bang!

A figure fell from the Heavenly Stairs, flying backward several times in the air before stabilizing and standing, hands clenched, face contorted in rage, unable to understand why he couldn't compare to them.

"Alas, this Sikong Zhaixing is still too impetuous!"

Taishuzi of the Qi Hall shook his head.

If he had proceeded steadily, he could have ascended to a higher level.

"Though his talent is high, he lacks tolerance!"

Yuchi Shan, the guardian of the Demon Suppression Tower, said that if such a person held the position of Lord Shao Si, it would indeed easily lead to trouble.

No wonder Zu Cang had repeatedly postponed the assessment; he must have seen this point.

As time passed.

The first stage ended.

Chu Jiang, ninety-nine steps, ranked first.

Wang Tiezhu, ninety-four steps, ranked second.

Bai Fengyi and Sikong Zhaixing, ranked ninety-one steps.

Shen Liuying, eighty-eight steps.

Ye Chen, eighty-five steps.

Zhang Long, eighty-three steps.

Fu Yunxuan, eighty-one steps.

"This assessment is truly a gathering of elites; all eight candidates are above eighty steps, and if you take one or two out, they could rank in the top three in previous assessments!"

"Not to mention the emergence of this monstrous Chu Jiang!"

Everyone discussed animatedly, originally thinking that one person reaching ninety steps would be good, but unexpectedly, three appeared.

The most surprising was Wang Tiezhu; if it weren't for Chu Jiang this time, he would definitely have taken the top spot in the first stage.

The weakest of the Four Prodigies turned out to be the strongest of the Four Prodigies.

It was a complete reversal.

"Sikong Zhaixing may not necessarily lose; the first stage completely depends on personal Realm, and those with higher Realms have a natural advantage."

"The second stage assesses strength, and the scores from the first two stages only account for forty percent; the key is the third stage's Trial Tower!"

An old Demon Suppression Guard spoke, saying that the third stage's Trial Tower was completely matched according to one's own Realm, and those with lower Realms even had an advantage.

"That's right, Sikong Zhaixing's ability to kill enemies across Realms is second to none among the Four Prodigies of the Imperial Capital; after all, he has mastered a complete Divine Ability!"

Another Demon Suppression Guard said.

As long as Sikong Zhaixing could make a comeback in the third stage, it was still possible for him to win first place in the assessment.

Everyone moved to the assessment location for the second stage.

"Second stage, Li Shen Stele!"

"Three thousand elephant strength is qualified, six thousand elephant strength is excellent, nine thousand elephant strength has a chance to leave a name on the Li Shen Stele!"

The voices of the high-ranking officials echoed in the Void Realm.

There, in the center of the second stage, stood an ancient stone stele, precisely the Li Shen Stele.

The Li Shen Stele was ten zhang high and about three zhang wide, presenting a simple square shape. Its surface was as smooth as a mirror, with a faint glow, as if containing endless mysterious Divine Power.

The stele body was crafted from a rare Ore called "Ink Jade Star Gold," indestructible and capable of withstanding the most extreme strength tests.

"For the second stage, I think Yun Province Pacification Envoy Chu Jiang has a chance to leave his name on the Li Shen Stele!" an excited Demon Suppression Guard said.

Chu Jiang's overwhelming display in the first stage had shocked too many people.

Some Demon Suppression Guards also speculated that Chu Jiang could make a name for himself in the second stage, just as he had in the first, with irresistible force.

Chu Jiang said nothing, directly activated his Undying Golden Body, and threw a punch.

With his Undying Golden Body at the Transcendent Realm, Chu Jiang's right arm seemed to be coated in a golden glow, and more than ten thousand elephant strength Divine Power erupted from his hand.

The Void Realm shattered inch by inch, like the simultaneous roar of Dragons and elephants, with the mighty power of heaven and earth adding to it.

Bang!

Chu Jiang's peerless punch landed on the Li Shen Stele, producing a violent roar.

Everyone stared intently, fixed on the reaction of the Li Shen Stele.

"Eighteen thousand elephants!"

His name was already left on the Li Shen Stele, and it kept climbing up the rankings.

At this moment, this piece of heaven and earth once again fell silent.

The number on the Divine Stele was terrifyingly large.

Even Zu Cang and the other high-ranking officials felt their scalps tingle.

The eyes of many Demon Suppression Guards looking at Chu Jiang had changed.

It was as if they were looking up at a Divine Being.

"Chu Jiang is simply a Divine Being in the making, too terrifying!" Bai Fengyi was shocked. Chu Jiang was less than thirty years old, younger than him, how did he Cultivate?

Fu Yunxuan, Shen Liuying, Ye Chen, Zhang Long, and others also showed a fervent look of admiration.

When the gap between you and the other party is too great, there is only deep despair.

Wang Tiezhu's expression changed; such terrifying power, even if he unleashed everything he had, he couldn't possibly catch up.

The Prodigies he had seen before couldn't even compare to Chu Jiang's fingertip; the gap was too large, how was this even a game?

He even suspected that Chu Jiang now had the qualifications to enter the Heavenly Ranking.

As for Sikong Zhaixing, he was already doubting life, completely disbelieving.

"How is this possible..."

"Eighteen thousand elephants!"