"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

"Swish swish——"

Just as everyone was eagerly anticipating the moment, the winding, dragon-like mountain road finally appeared before their eyes!

In an instant, the previously quiet scene became noisy. Powerful beings from various races could no longer contain their excitement and desire, and surged forward like a tidal wave.

They were all agile and nimble, their steps light yet powerful, as if they were walking on air, rushing towards the mountaintop.

Everyone shared the same goal—to rush to the front of the group and seize the precious opportunity hidden within the ancient sect.

Some of these powerful individuals were as light as swallows, leaving behind dazzling afterimages in the air; others, relying on their powerful internal energy, left deep footprints on the ground.

Others displayed various strange techniques and magical treasures in an attempt to stand out in this fierce competition. For a moment, light flashed and energy overflowed, making the whole scene incredibly lively.

Chen Feng turned solemnly to face the powerful figures from the human race and other friendly races around him. He took a deep breath and then spoke in a steady and firm voice:

"Gentlemen, this operation is of utmost importance, but the mountain roads are extremely treacherous. I urge everyone to exercise extreme caution!"

After he finished speaking, he looked around at everyone again. When their eyes met, they could all feel the determination and courage in each other's eyes.

Immediately afterward, Chen Feng didn't hesitate any longer, and his figure shot up the mountain like an arrow.

The moment he stepped onto the mountain ladder, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed. The people who had been surrounding him vanished like smoke, replaced by the straight ladder that stood before him like a giant pillar reaching to the sky.

This heavenly ladder soars into the clouds, its end seemingly unseen, as if connecting to the most mysterious place between heaven and earth.

Moreover, as he stepped onto the stairs, a heavy, mountain-like pressure suddenly struck him, making each step extremely difficult. He had to adjust his breathing and slow his pace to adapt to this immense pressure.

"Perhaps this is a test that the ancient sects give to their disciples."

At that moment, a flash of inspiration seemed to pass through the depths of Chen Feng's mind, allowing him to instantly grasp something he had never noticed before.

At the same time, he clearly felt that the enormous pressure brought by mountain climbing was not just a burden, but also had a wonderful training effect on his body.

Thinking of this, Chen Feng's initially anxious mood gradually calmed down. He knew the principle that haste makes waste, so he did not rush to achieve his goal, but instead took each step steadily, slowly making his way towards the summit.

The mountain path was rugged and uneven, and the rocks and soil underfoot were quite slippery, but Chen Feng maintained a firm pace and remained calm and composed.

As time went on, Chen Feng's breathing became slightly rapid, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

However, despite feeling increasingly exhausted, the tempering power from the pressure of climbing the mountain became more and more apparent in his muscles and bones, allowing him to truly feel his body getting stronger little by little.

This unique experience, both novel and challenging, made Chen Feng increasingly immersed in it, and he continued to climb the mountain with complete focus.

After climbing the hundred steps, Chen Feng suddenly discovered that a winding path appeared on both the left and right sides.

These two paths are hidden among the lush vegetation, and it is difficult to notice their existence without careful observation.

Driven by curiosity, Chen Feng decided to tentatively venture into one of the paths.

The moment he stepped onto the path, something magical happened—the immense pressure that had been weighing him down vanished without a trace!

This sudden sense of relief surprised Chen Feng, but at the same time, a hint of doubt arose in his heart.

With this question in mind, Chen Feng returned to the Heavenly Ladder.

Sure enough, the pressure that had just disappeared surged back like a tide, pressing heavily on his shoulders and spine.

After this experience, Chen Feng finally understood: these paths were not ordinary passages, but were specially prepared for disciples whose strength was slightly inferior and who could not withstand the enormous pressure of climbing the Heavenly Ladder.

In this way, the mountain peak seems to have cleverly divided climbers into different levels.

Those who can climb the mountain ladder by their own strength undoubtedly prove that they have stronger skills and more tenacious will.

The disciples who chose to take the side path are those whose abilities still need improvement.

Indeed, as people predicted, among the powerful individuals of the various races, there exists a small number of martial artists.

When they had climbed about a hundred steps, they began to feel their strength waning.

Just then, these martial artists suddenly noticed the winding paths located on both sides of the main road.

These paths seemed to have been prepared specifically for them, drawing their attention.

After a brief period of thought and deliberation, these martial artists made their decisions and embarked on these paths in different directions.

Although what awaits them may not be a world-shaking opportunity, they still have their own unique chances.

These opportunities may be slightly less desirable than what can be obtained through the main path, but for those who are already feeling powerless, this is undoubtedly a good option.

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