Chapter 73
The Battle for the Heavenly Ladder: Each Shines Brightly!
on the square.
Six hundred and eighteen people stood in their respective positions.
Qin Yi, the governor of Chuzhou, stood above and spoke in a booming voice:
"The rules for this competition will follow those of previous years."
"Six hundred and eighteen people entered the Heavenly Ladder, and forty-eight people were ultimately promoted, ranked according to their performance."
"First match, number forty-eight."
"Second vs. Forty-seventh."
"After the first round, the second round will still be based on the rankings."
"Until twelve people are selected."
"The twelve people are divided into two groups, A and B, with six players in each group. They will compete against each other within their group, and each player will have to play five matches. The two players with the best scores in each group will advance to the semi-finals."
"The semifinals rules are as follows: the first-place team in Group A will play against the second-place team in Group B, and the second-place team in Group A will play against the first-place team in Group B."
"The loser will compete for third place."
"The winner will advance to the final round to compete for the crown of the pearl and become the number one among their peers in Chuzhou!"
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
All the new recruits looked excited, their eyes filled with intense fighting spirit.
Having overcome numerous obstacles to get here, they are all geniuses above geniuses, none of them willing to be inferior to others, and each possesses an ultimate trump card!
The competition rules are undoubtedly fair, with almost no element of luck involved.
The title of number one in Chuzhou is too dazzling, and the halo is too brilliant!
Who doesn't yearn to stand at the pinnacle and have their name resound throughout the land of Chu?
Governor Qin paused for a moment, then spoke solemnly and respectfully:
"The central government of the Divine Dynasty has decreed that the winner of the Chu Prefecture Grand Competition will be promoted three ranks and rewarded with a low-grade Heaven-rank cultivation technique and a mid-grade Earth-rank magic weapon."
"Second and third, their status will be promoted by two levels, and they will be rewarded with a high-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique and a low-grade Earth-rank magic weapon."
"From the fourth to the tenth, your status will be promoted one level, and you will be rewarded with a low-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique and a low-grade Earth-rank magic weapon."
"Your respective holy sites also offer internal rewards, so please give it your all!"
In an instant, all the newlyweds were filled with anticipation.
Once you enter the Holy Land, you will understand the extremely strict promotion rules. How many elite riders are still stuck at the bottom even at the age of thirty?
Countless gazes instinctively fell upon the figure in the official robe with the three-headed xiezhi (a mythical beast).
He is already far ahead.
Possessing the status that everyone desires most!
What enviable luck!
The governor of Chuzhou looked at the four pavilions in the distance, his eyes seeking instructions.
The four purple-robed officials nodded slightly.
The Governor of Chuzhou proclaimed in a loud voice:
"The Heavenly Ladder has two hundred steps. The first person to reach it will be ranked first. The first forty-eight will advance, and the rest will be eliminated."
"The Heavenly Ladder contains a sophisticated array, with a Spirit Gathering Array and a Vast Sky Canopy on top. Any movement techniques or external objects are ineffective. One can only successfully ascend the ladder by relying on one's talent and physical constitution to match the Spirit Gathering Array or one's own strength to break through the restrictions."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Lin's emotions fluctuated among the crowd.
It's all about natural talent and innate ability!
His talent was undoubtedly extremely poor. Not to mention being the worst in the entire Luoxia City, even if he were placed in the entire Chuzhou region, he would be the most mediocre among thousands of ordinary people.
We must develop the art of magic as soon as possible, because only the art of magic can improve one's aptitude, allow one to set up small formations within one's body, or forge an acquired divine body.
The governor of Chuzhou looked around and said in a voice like thunder:
"Please, Dao Ji Si, open the Heavenly Ladder!"
As the sound faded, dozens of Daoji Division members, wielding magical artifacts, erected a tall ladder amidst a thunderous roar. A giant purple screen appeared in the sky above, and a seven-colored spirit-gathering array slowly materialized.
The Heavenly Ladder has two hundred steps, each covered with countless talismans, exuding an ancient and solemn aura.
The Heavenly Ladder has carried the footsteps of countless members of the Holy Land!
Even today's high-ranking officials in the holy land once climbed the ladder to heaven in their youth.
The Governor of Chuzhou cleared his throat, and as the white cranes danced in the sky and the spirit-gathering array was fully deployed, he proclaimed in a loud voice:
"The Holy Land Grand Competition officially begins!"
A total of 618 people proceeded in an orderly fashion to the first step of the Heavenly Ladder.
Instead of rushing, they lined up in an orderly fashion.
There are no shortcuts or tricks to the ladder to heaven; only innate talent and hard-earned strength!
When Gu Lin stepped onto the first step, his entire body was restricted. Not only did the flow of Qi in his dantian slow down, but even the righteous Qi of the literary palace was suppressed.
He was completely unable to coordinate with the Spirit Gathering Array and the Vast Sky Canopy!
Gu Lin looked around and saw his colleagues from Dongsi Temple lightly and easily stepping onto the second step.
Even newcomers at the third level of the Cave Profound Realm found it exceptionally easy, without encountering any obstacles.
Gu Lin calmed down, took a step, and stepped onto the second step.
Then came twenty consecutive steps.
To his colleagues at Dongsi Temple, Section Chief Gu seemed carefree and easygoing.
Only Gu Lin knew best that he had been under tremendous pressure, entirely due to the depletion of his internal energy and righteous energy.
Starting from the sixtieth level, several new members found their legs heavy, unable to even move, with the talismans beneath their feet trembling without wind, and then they were unable to move.
Their faces flushed red with shame, and they felt utterly ashamed.
This year's new members of the Holy Land have suffered a crushing defeat at the bottom!
On the high pavilion of the Xie Zhi, many officials of the East Temple stared at the last person, who was wearing a Xie Zhi robe.
Lord Yu, dressed in purple robes, had a grim expression and asked angrily:
"With such talent and ability, how could he be hired by Toji?"
"Toji produced someone who came in last place; it's utterly shameful!!"
The commander bowed his head and explained respectfully:
"The selection process for the Holy Land was entirely by drawing lots, and luck certainly played a big part. Some exceptionally talented young people could only get jobs in the ghostwriting department, while those with outstanding luck drew good lots all the way through."
Lord Yu, dressed in purple, had a cold expression.
He knew, of course, that these were the rules set by the central government.
But the fact that the newcomer from Touji was at the bottom made him extremely unhappy!
Xuanyuan Qinyin gazed silently at the Heavenly Ladder, her eyes fixed on Gu Lin.
Gu Lin is still in the middle of the pack.
However, she knew very well that this kid hadn't used his full strength yet.
The remaining hundred households all looked toward the 140th step of the Heavenly Ladder, where a three-legged figure in a golden crow robe stood.
This is Huo Fengchun, the warrior with the Brahma Body.
Indeed, he possesses a divine body, favored by heaven and earth!
Pei Hao is currently ranked second, a natural talent for righteousness, and he is now standing at the 131st level.
The third-ranked person is a woman wearing a three-legged golden crow official robe.
Sima Zongheng, who was highly anticipated by the entire Dongsi Temple, ranked fourth.
Lord Yu, in his purple robes, asked in a deep voice:
"What happened? Could it be that we can't even make it into the top three?"
Qianhu immediately explained:
"My lord, that woman possesses the Xuanhuang Sacred Body, giving her an advantage in the Heavenly Ladder assessment. However, in actual combat, Sima Zongheng is far superior to her."
Lord Yu, dressed in purple robes, remained silent.
On the Heavenly Ladder, Gu Lin had already climbed to the eightieth step. Although every step was difficult and his body was enduring intense torment, he kept moving forward with his terrifying willpower.
At this time.
"Squad Leader Gu, forge ahead bravely, let the name of Chuwei County resound throughout the vast Chu Prefecture, and let the people of the entire county be proud of it."
A woman's voice rang out.
Gu Lin turned his head and saw a beautiful and exquisite woman from the Wendao Academy.
Song Shiwei from Chuwei County came from Youxi County, which is next to Shiyang County, and was the most outstanding woman in Youxi County.
At this moment, Song Shiwei could not make an inch; she was exhausted.
Gu Lin nodded emphatically and continued walking.
"Squad Leader Gu, we must achieve a good ranking! Let the state capital and the powerful clans know that even our humble little town has outstanding talents!"
"Since the Holy Land Competition began, no good news has ever reached Chuwei County. We couldn't do it, only you could."
At the eighty-third step, Chu Sheng, the overlord from Chuwei County, stopped and called out to the figure of the Xie Zhi.
Gu Lin nodded emphatically and continued on his way.
Six hundred and eighteen people stood in their respective positions.
Qin Yi, the governor of Chuzhou, stood above and spoke in a booming voice:
"The rules for this competition will follow those of previous years."
"Six hundred and eighteen people entered the Heavenly Ladder, and forty-eight people were ultimately promoted, ranked according to their performance."
"First match, number forty-eight."
"Second vs. Forty-seventh."
"After the first round, the second round will still be based on the rankings."
"Until twelve people are selected."
"The twelve people are divided into two groups, A and B, with six players in each group. They will compete against each other within their group, and each player will have to play five matches. The two players with the best scores in each group will advance to the semi-finals."
"The semifinals rules are as follows: the first-place team in Group A will play against the second-place team in Group B, and the second-place team in Group A will play against the first-place team in Group B."
"The loser will compete for third place."
"The winner will advance to the final round to compete for the crown of the pearl and become the number one among their peers in Chuzhou!"
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
All the new recruits looked excited, their eyes filled with intense fighting spirit.
Having overcome numerous obstacles to get here, they are all geniuses above geniuses, none of them willing to be inferior to others, and each possesses an ultimate trump card!
The competition rules are undoubtedly fair, with almost no element of luck involved.
The title of number one in Chuzhou is too dazzling, and the halo is too brilliant!
Who doesn't yearn to stand at the pinnacle and have their name resound throughout the land of Chu?
Governor Qin paused for a moment, then spoke solemnly and respectfully:
"The central government of the Divine Dynasty has decreed that the winner of the Chu Prefecture Grand Competition will be promoted three ranks and rewarded with a low-grade Heaven-rank cultivation technique and a mid-grade Earth-rank magic weapon."
"Second and third, their status will be promoted by two levels, and they will be rewarded with a high-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique and a low-grade Earth-rank magic weapon."
"From the fourth to the tenth, your status will be promoted one level, and you will be rewarded with a low-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique and a low-grade Earth-rank magic weapon."
"Your respective holy sites also offer internal rewards, so please give it your all!"
In an instant, all the newlyweds were filled with anticipation.
Once you enter the Holy Land, you will understand the extremely strict promotion rules. How many elite riders are still stuck at the bottom even at the age of thirty?
Countless gazes instinctively fell upon the figure in the official robe with the three-headed xiezhi (a mythical beast).
He is already far ahead.
Possessing the status that everyone desires most!
What enviable luck!
The governor of Chuzhou looked at the four pavilions in the distance, his eyes seeking instructions.
The four purple-robed officials nodded slightly.
The Governor of Chuzhou proclaimed in a loud voice:
"The Heavenly Ladder has two hundred steps. The first person to reach it will be ranked first. The first forty-eight will advance, and the rest will be eliminated."
"The Heavenly Ladder contains a sophisticated array, with a Spirit Gathering Array and a Vast Sky Canopy on top. Any movement techniques or external objects are ineffective. One can only successfully ascend the ladder by relying on one's talent and physical constitution to match the Spirit Gathering Array or one's own strength to break through the restrictions."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Lin's emotions fluctuated among the crowd.
It's all about natural talent and innate ability!
His talent was undoubtedly extremely poor. Not to mention being the worst in the entire Luoxia City, even if he were placed in the entire Chuzhou region, he would be the most mediocre among thousands of ordinary people.
We must develop the art of magic as soon as possible, because only the art of magic can improve one's aptitude, allow one to set up small formations within one's body, or forge an acquired divine body.
The governor of Chuzhou looked around and said in a voice like thunder:
"Please, Dao Ji Si, open the Heavenly Ladder!"
As the sound faded, dozens of Daoji Division members, wielding magical artifacts, erected a tall ladder amidst a thunderous roar. A giant purple screen appeared in the sky above, and a seven-colored spirit-gathering array slowly materialized.
The Heavenly Ladder has two hundred steps, each covered with countless talismans, exuding an ancient and solemn aura.
The Heavenly Ladder has carried the footsteps of countless members of the Holy Land!
Even today's high-ranking officials in the holy land once climbed the ladder to heaven in their youth.
The Governor of Chuzhou cleared his throat, and as the white cranes danced in the sky and the spirit-gathering array was fully deployed, he proclaimed in a loud voice:
"The Holy Land Grand Competition officially begins!"
A total of 618 people proceeded in an orderly fashion to the first step of the Heavenly Ladder.
Instead of rushing, they lined up in an orderly fashion.
There are no shortcuts or tricks to the ladder to heaven; only innate talent and hard-earned strength!
When Gu Lin stepped onto the first step, his entire body was restricted. Not only did the flow of Qi in his dantian slow down, but even the righteous Qi of the literary palace was suppressed.
He was completely unable to coordinate with the Spirit Gathering Array and the Vast Sky Canopy!
Gu Lin looked around and saw his colleagues from Dongsi Temple lightly and easily stepping onto the second step.
Even newcomers at the third level of the Cave Profound Realm found it exceptionally easy, without encountering any obstacles.
Gu Lin calmed down, took a step, and stepped onto the second step.
Then came twenty consecutive steps.
To his colleagues at Dongsi Temple, Section Chief Gu seemed carefree and easygoing.
Only Gu Lin knew best that he had been under tremendous pressure, entirely due to the depletion of his internal energy and righteous energy.
Starting from the sixtieth level, several new members found their legs heavy, unable to even move, with the talismans beneath their feet trembling without wind, and then they were unable to move.
Their faces flushed red with shame, and they felt utterly ashamed.
This year's new members of the Holy Land have suffered a crushing defeat at the bottom!
On the high pavilion of the Xie Zhi, many officials of the East Temple stared at the last person, who was wearing a Xie Zhi robe.
Lord Yu, dressed in purple robes, had a grim expression and asked angrily:
"With such talent and ability, how could he be hired by Toji?"
"Toji produced someone who came in last place; it's utterly shameful!!"
The commander bowed his head and explained respectfully:
"The selection process for the Holy Land was entirely by drawing lots, and luck certainly played a big part. Some exceptionally talented young people could only get jobs in the ghostwriting department, while those with outstanding luck drew good lots all the way through."
Lord Yu, dressed in purple, had a cold expression.
He knew, of course, that these were the rules set by the central government.
But the fact that the newcomer from Touji was at the bottom made him extremely unhappy!
Xuanyuan Qinyin gazed silently at the Heavenly Ladder, her eyes fixed on Gu Lin.
Gu Lin is still in the middle of the pack.
However, she knew very well that this kid hadn't used his full strength yet.
The remaining hundred households all looked toward the 140th step of the Heavenly Ladder, where a three-legged figure in a golden crow robe stood.
This is Huo Fengchun, the warrior with the Brahma Body.
Indeed, he possesses a divine body, favored by heaven and earth!
Pei Hao is currently ranked second, a natural talent for righteousness, and he is now standing at the 131st level.
The third-ranked person is a woman wearing a three-legged golden crow official robe.
Sima Zongheng, who was highly anticipated by the entire Dongsi Temple, ranked fourth.
Lord Yu, in his purple robes, asked in a deep voice:
"What happened? Could it be that we can't even make it into the top three?"
Qianhu immediately explained:
"My lord, that woman possesses the Xuanhuang Sacred Body, giving her an advantage in the Heavenly Ladder assessment. However, in actual combat, Sima Zongheng is far superior to her."
Lord Yu, dressed in purple robes, remained silent.
On the Heavenly Ladder, Gu Lin had already climbed to the eightieth step. Although every step was difficult and his body was enduring intense torment, he kept moving forward with his terrifying willpower.
At this time.
"Squad Leader Gu, forge ahead bravely, let the name of Chuwei County resound throughout the vast Chu Prefecture, and let the people of the entire county be proud of it."
A woman's voice rang out.
Gu Lin turned his head and saw a beautiful and exquisite woman from the Wendao Academy.
Song Shiwei from Chuwei County came from Youxi County, which is next to Shiyang County, and was the most outstanding woman in Youxi County.
At this moment, Song Shiwei could not make an inch; she was exhausted.
Gu Lin nodded emphatically and continued walking.
"Squad Leader Gu, we must achieve a good ranking! Let the state capital and the powerful clans know that even our humble little town has outstanding talents!"
"Since the Holy Land Competition began, no good news has ever reached Chuwei County. We couldn't do it, only you could."
At the eighty-third step, Chu Sheng, the overlord from Chuwei County, stopped and called out to the figure of the Xie Zhi.
Gu Lin nodded emphatically and continued on his way.