Although the pressure was terrifying, the benefits it brought were also obvious, and Gu Yifeng felt it most clearly the first time he climbed the steps.
The first to benefit was his physical body. At this moment, his physical body had broken through to the Condensation Realm, and his muscles bulged exaggeratedly, making his figure appear even taller.
This is the physical body tempered under the pressure, which directly enhances combat power. If Gu Yifeng's body had not been free of impurities, the impurities in his body would have been completely squeezed out under the pressure.
Secondly, there is spiritual power. Under the pressure, spiritual power will become more condensed. When cultivating on the stone steps, there is no need to worry about going astray, because this pressure has a righteous aura that can completely suppress the inner demons within the body.
After pausing for a while at the 300th step, Gu Yifeng continued forward. With the help of spiritual energy, the 100th step became much easier, and he passed through it with great ease, consuming less than 50% of his spiritual energy.
Four hundred steps are only a small part of the Taihang Mountains. You should know that the stone steps are designed to have a total of ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps, which is the ultimate number.
It takes so much spiritual power to reach only four hundred levels, which shows how terrifying its pressure is.
If you really want to climb the mountain properly, it might take a month to reach the summit.
Gu Yifeng pondered for a moment, and his spiritual power surged out, forming a protective shield on his body. This shield was different from ordinary protection. Under his deliberate manipulation, the spiritual power within the shield traveled along special paths, outlining runes.
This is the Flowing Incantation among the myriad talismans. It can deflect attacks from the opponent, cleverly dissipate spiritual power, and even use the opponent's force against them. It belongs to the third-grade talisman category.
With this talisman, at least the consumption of spiritual energy can be more controlled.
Gu Yifeng took out a Refining Spirit Pill and swallowed it. After restoring his spiritual power, he instantly rushed out and transformed into a stream of light, quickly ascending the steps.
In just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he reached the thousandth step, and his spiritual energy was consumed twice.
The immense pressure materialized into a distorted form all around, which was then cleverly absorbed by the spiritual energy shield, flowing and dissipating in all directions.
"We're almost at our limit."
Gu Yifeng felt the pressure of the thousandth level. The spiritual energy shield on his body was constantly twisting and deforming, and even cracks appeared. Even a little pressure could make him feel suffocated.
"The Record of Devouring Heaven, Begin!"
After pondering for a moment, Gu Yifeng activated the Devouring Heaven Record, and the power of the first acupoint was activated. The spiritual energy shield instantly returned to its original state, and he no longer hesitated and continued to climb the steps at high speed.
In one whole day, he had traveled from the foot of the mountain to the fifth thousandth step. The Devouring Heaven Record was now operating at full capacity, and his spiritual energy was constantly being consumed. If it weren't for the Refining God Pill he had obtained from signing in recently, he would have been unable to hold on for a long time.
The pressure of the 5,000th level is equivalent to the full power of a cultivator in the early stage of the Tai Xu Realm, plus ten times the gravity. Anyone below the Ning Shen Realm is simply not qualified to ascend to this level.
Although the consumption was enormous, Gu Yifeng had no intention of stopping there. He had not yet reached his limit, and he had only activated the fourth acupoint of the Devouring Heaven Record. You should know that he had hardly cultivated since leaving the lower realm.
After swallowing another Refining Spirit Pill, Gu Yifeng's eyes turned bloodshot, and his spiritual power roared, rushing madly towards his fifth acupoint, combined with the power transformed from the pressure he had been absorbing.
With almost no resistance, the fifth acupoint was activated, and an even more violent suction force emanated from its body. The spiritual energy shield vibrated continuously at this moment, crushing down all the surrounding pressure.
Without hesitation, Gu Yifeng's body instantly transformed into a gluttonous beast and began to charge. After the fifth acupoint of the Devouring Heaven Record was activated, it granted him a brand new ability: to roar.
The sound of a baby's cry can shatter all energy, turning it into fragments and devouring it.
Gu Yifeng ran all the way, unleashing his crying voice. The piercing howl echoed throughout the Taihang Mountains, attracting the attention of countless cultivators climbing the mountain.
Many people have had their cultivation or mountain climbing routines disrupted and have been harmed because of his influence.
Gu Yifeng didn't care about that; all he cared about now was climbing the mountain, reaching the summit, and starting his daily check-in.
The sign-in rewards for the past two days have been rather mediocre. After much thought, I can only conclude that it's because of the time spent on the stone steps. The system's response is that the pressure from the ancient saint, combined with the power of the secret realm, affected the system's judgment.
That is why Gu Yifeng was even more eager to climb to the top of the mountain.
He ran for half a day in the form of a gluttonous beast before the form was removed. A feeling of weakness kept emanating from him, eroding his consciousness. This was the price he paid for constantly using the Devouring Heaven Record.
Fortunately, the ancient saint's aura here was strong and the spiritual energy was abundant. The Devouring Heaven Record absorbed enough power, so there was no backlash.
After half a day, Gu Yifeng finally climbed ten thousand steps, and then another path suddenly appeared, with a signpost standing in the center.
"Above ten thousand steps, only cultivators at the Taixu Realm can ascend. Those who wish to reach the summit can take this small path."
Gu Yifeng read it softly, then came to the notice board, which had a strong sense of age. It should have decayed long ago, but it was preserved in its original state because of the endless pressure and spiritual energy.
He walked slowly onto the path. The oppressive aura around him dissipated, and his body immediately felt relaxed, a sense of fatigue spreading from all parts of his body.
"The road to Shu is difficult, more difficult than ascending to heaven."
Gu Yifeng sighed softly, now he had a deep understanding of this poem.
Although it has the Azure Dragon bloodline, the cooldown of the Azure Dragon Holy Armor has been changed so that as long as the power is not completely exhausted in one hour, it can be accumulated and used. If enough power is accumulated during this period, it can be used again.
However, on the Heavenly Ladder, Gu Yifeng clearly didn't have the opportunity. In the Taixu Realm, which only lasted for an hour, it was almost impossible to climb the 80,000 steps to reach the top.
"Even if it's not possible, at least let's experience it."
Gu Yifeng muttered to himself, then sat cross-legged on the ground to begin recovering. After about half a day, his spiritual power had recovered to 80%, and his spirit and energy had also recovered to about 70-80%. He then activated the Azure Dragon Holy Armor.
The tattoo flashed, and his cultivation level surged instantly, reaching the early stage of the Tai Xu Realm.
Then Gu Yifeng took a step and landed on the ten-thousandth step.
The next moment, a terrifying pressure descended instantly, like a giant stomping down to crush him under its feet.
"You can't kneel!"
Gu Yifeng let out a low shout, stopping his knees from bending. His veins bulged all over his body, and his spiritual power circulated wildly, constantly counteracting the terrifying pressure.
He persisted for less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before his entire body was soaked in blood red. This was caused by the immense pressure that ruptured his pores, and his whole body was bleeding, making him look quite frightening.
"Get up!"
Gu Yifeng let out a low shout, and a sword cry and a phoenix cry rang out at the same time, echoing throughout the Taihang Mountains.
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