Chapter 41 Chapter 41 The Ladder of Immortality
The control of the illusion was broken, the boy kicked off, waved away the man's strong arms with one palm, and broke free from the restraints.
Lei Yun retreated instantly, stood on the tree trunk vigilantly, and stared at the man in front of him.
The advancement of the three magatama caused his spiritual energy to surge, and the amount of chakra also increased instantly. He had the illusion that he could control everything, which made him want to vent all the anger in his heart, but the existence in front of him made him calm down instantly.
No matter what, the person before him was a genuine Kage-level powerhouse. Even some of the three-magatama brothers in the clan couldn't say they could definitely defeat Orochimaru, let alone him who had only just opened the three-magatama...
Lei Yun bent down and took a bow stance, like a frightened black kitten with its fur standing on end, and clenched his fists in front of him, as if ready to swing his claws at any time.
The clan land is right next to us, as long as...
"Have you made a breakthrough?" Orochimaru said with a rare sigh, "At 12 years old, you have three magatama. Now, you can barely enter the realm of super genius."
Uchiha, you never know when he'll bring you some unexpected surprises...
"Why, you want to go out?"
This place was shrouded in his illusion, which might not be hidden from some Uchiha, but it was not enough to let the outposts in front who could only be considered Chunin discover any clues.
But if you make too much noise, the possibility of being discovered will be much greater.
Orochimaru raised his eyebrows and didn't make any movements, but just standing there was enough to make Lei Yun so alert that he dared not move at will, and his breathing became a little faster.
He looked at the boy in front of him with great interest: "Your clan's land is not far away. As long as you can make some noise, with the unknown power of the Uchiha, maybe I really won't be able to take you away under the Uchiha's nose, and everything tonight will just be a farce."
By the way, I added a note to his charge of desertion, but he didn't care about such things...
"Or you can choose to do nothing and follow me out of the village." Orochimaru rarely forced a relatively gentle smile.
Geniuses always get special treatment...
"Maybe there's a chance I'll meet that person, see your brother, and ask him personally about his choice."
elder brother……
Lei Huo's gentle smile emerged in Lei Yun's mind...
Do you want to believe him?
Lei Yun's heartbeat gradually accelerated, and before he knew it, he stood up straight.
As if he hadn't recovered from his despair, the boy said in a hoarse voice: "You better not lie to me!"
He was clearly just a lamb to be slaughtered, yet he could still utter such threatening words so naturally...
Orochimaru chuckled, Uchiha, it really is...
"Say, then follow me..."
Lei Yun took one last look at the Uchiha's new station and clenched his fists.
If he reappears after dying, he will definitely not be let off so easily by the elder, right?
It might even bring danger to your family.
But his brother is still being controlled by someone. He wants to become stronger! Bring his brother back! And then...
Revenge!!
Lei Yun's heart grew firm, and he turned around and followed Orochimaru's pace, rushing towards the main gate of Konoha.
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A winding staircase winds around the main peak and stretches down. Each section looks like it is finely carved out of jade. Under the reflection of the sunlight, there is a faint glow flowing, with some mysterious patterns.
Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps, with eight small pavilions arranged in a regular pattern. Near the top, two columns resembling deer antlers stood at the end of the stone staircase, connecting to the spacious platform in front of the main hall, like a huge gate...
Covered by dense fog, from afar, the Longevity Ladder looks like a giant dragon coiled on the main peak, and those pavilions are the dragon's keel, supporting the existence of the entire Longevity Ladder.
At the 3,333rd and 6,666th floors, there is a wider platform that divides the entire Longevity Ladder into three large areas.
There are only two ways to pass this ladder of immortality.
Either you refuse the illusion test and directly withstand the gravity that becomes stronger with each level, and reach the top with extremely high physical fitness, or you go through the real illusion test of the Longevity Ladder and are sent directly up by the Longevity Ladder.
Reason-desire-fear are the main themes of the three major regional ladder tests, and are also the best choice for tempering the disciples' state of mind.
The illusions in each round of testing are enough for Ali to see a person's true nature and eliminate those with bad intentions.
What if those who reach the top do not feel a sense of belonging to the sect and do not particularly identify with it?
A sense of belonging and identity doesn't just come out of thin air...
Everyone on the island was called out, and the little kids stood in the front row, wearing the sect's smaller version of the Daofeng haori.
It's not like Ali's rough way of wearing it as a cardigan, nor is it like the various ways of wearing it that the sect disciples wear because Ali is not bound by any constraints.
The children were dressed neatly, with their lapels folded on both sides, and two belts hanging from them tied around their waists, with bows tied on the sides. It was obvious that Ah Cui had taught them...
At first glance, he really looks like a little Taoist boy.
Ali stood at the entrance of the Longevity Ladder, looking at the crowd below that had split into two parts.
There are obviously some differences between the two groups of people.
At the very least, they had become disciples of the sect, or even members of the sect's reserve force. They were all very respectful towards Ali, and did not look down on him at all just because he was just a little kid in his teens.
After spending more than a week together, Ali trained with them every day and gave them hands-on instruction on their physical skills. Combined with the changes that the sect actually brought to them, these changes were enough to make them identify with the seemingly young girl in front of them.
But the guys next to them who were still wearing ninja costumes were different. Although they were all there, most of them came here to follow Shennong's command. Some of them even had some complaints about Ali.
It was this guy who restricted their actions as soon as he arrived. Lord Shennong directly became the other party's subordinate, and even his subsequent revenge might be restricted by the person in front of him.
Watching their companions gradually integrate into the sect, their previous common topics were no longer there, and their speed of growth was almost visible to the naked eye. They had heard that if they practiced for a long time, they could even gain longevity and youth, but they were left far behind, and could only watch them advance...
No matter how good the effect of that technique was, it ultimately had nothing to do with them...
They thought it was some new construction task that they needed to complete, but when they saw their former companions and the civilians were there, some of the smarter ones started to get nervous.
Even if they didn't obey, why did they still obey orders and work without making a fuss? Wasn't it because they still held on to the hope that they could learn something?
Now, is it finally coming?
Ali took everything in, and ignored the whispers of the two teams. He simply stood in front of the stone tablet, and the field became quiet.
Ali stared at the ninjas who had been more chaotic before, lowered his eyes slightly, and looked very cold and calm. "Don't blame me for not giving you a chance. From today on, anyone on this island who can reach the first platform of the Longevity Ladder behind me will be accepted into the sect unconditionally."
Anyway, there is a system of transmission encryption, so she is not afraid of anyone betraying her. As long as their character is good enough, she doesn't mind accepting many disciples.
"The same goes for disciples who have already joined the sect. Before entering the Qi training stage, they must at least reach the first platform."
The steps before the first platform were more of a test of the disciples' perseverance and rationality. If they couldn't deal with things rationally, and if they killed people without hesitation when something didn't go their way, then she was likely not teaching a cultivator with lofty ideals and aspirations, but a different kind of ninja...
Ali's expression turned cold. "If I discover that any of you, after entering the Qi training stage, are still unable to reach the first platform relying solely on the illusion, then the sect will not consider your promotion."
She narrowed her eyes, looked at the disciples below who were not quite sure about the seriousness of the situation and said, "Once you are locked in the rank of menial disciples, then you will only be able to exchange for the lowest-level mental skills and techniques in the sect for the rest of your life."
"You are all cultivators who are about to officially embark on cultivation. I also taught you a lot of knowledge when I was giving you practical exercises. You should know the importance of mental skills to a cultivator."
Although he said this, Ali didn't think they would really not be able to survive.
Seeing that the disciples below were starting to get nervous, Ali didn't continue to scare them.
"Of course, where there's punishment, there's reward."
"This stone staircase behind me leads directly to the sect's main hall. You have become official disciples. If you reach the first platform, you will be rewarded with an additional 20 points."
The disciples perked up instantly after hearing this.
She has put the most basic three-piece set of elixirs on the Treasure Pavilion these days.
Fasting pills, body shaping pills, healing pills...
One point can directly obtain one of these three pills.
The fasting pills inside were also refined later. They did not include the inferior products with a burnt smell that she had forced on the disciples when she was chasing the team in the morning, intending to dispose of them in this way.
The Fasting Pill can not only fill your stomach, but also restore your strength and heal minor injuries. The effect of the Body Shaping Pill is used in conjunction with the body training. One hour is equivalent to a whole day of training. Not to mention the Healing Pill, which is like a life...
Therefore, the disciples attached great importance to the points that were previously awarded only occasionally.
"Climb the second platform and directly obtain the status of an outer disciple. In addition to the outer disciple's privileges, you will also receive an additional Xuan-level or lower cultivation method as a reward. Climb directly to the top of the peak and you will be rewarded with the first volume of the Nine Transformations Heart Sutra, which can improve your qualifications."
As soon as the legendary god-level skills came out, except for the three big cows who had the authority before, everyone else couldn't help but breathe faster, looking at the stone stairs behind Ali that they couldn't see clearly, with fiery expressions.
Ali activated his spiritual sense, and a dense aura enveloped everyone on the field. He ignored the changes in the expressions of the people below him and gave a final warning: "I don't care what your mentality is, and I don't need you to pretend to approve of the sect, but once you enter the sect, you must abide by the sect's rules!"
"Later, our sect will prepare a Discipline Hall. If any of you are found to have violated the sect's laws, don't blame me for punishing you according to the sect's rules."
Seeing the ninjas' expressions begin to flicker, she turned her gaze to the disciples who had not yet recovered from their frenzy and issued a warning: "The same goes for you."
"Alright, everyone, go back to your own business." Ali said to the three friends and Shennong standing in the front, signaling them to stay: "Follow me!"
Ali led the four people into the stone house near the foot of the main peak. Only after they saw people go in did the more than a thousand people behind them start talking excitedly.
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Inside the stone house, Ali looked at the four people in front of him, looked at their current cultivation level, and nodded with satisfaction.
"You should focus on preparing for body training in the next two days. I want to see that you have all completed your body training in two days." Ali gave his request in a concise and clear manner.
"Don't worry, big sister! I'm fine!" Da Niu was the first to pat his chest and make the assurance.
"What about the arrangements for the sect's disciples?" Shui Cang asked.
"Leave it to someone else for the time being. You can appropriately select some capable people to take over your work temporarily." Ali reminded.
Shui Cang nodded seriously: "I'm fine."
"Okay." A Cui nodded.
"It's a bit difficult, but I'll try my best." Shennong also responded.
Ah Li looked at the others' serious and earnest promises and nodded. "In two days, I'll take you to a top-grade spirit stone mine. The spiritual energy there is very gentle for cultivators like us. Combined with the Nine Transformations Heart Sutra, it might be able to repair damage and improve your aptitude. I'll take you with me then."
Shennong's eyes sparkled and he took it more seriously.
This opportunity is absolutely the most important to him!
He was the last one to start learning, and because he was busy, he was only in the middle stage of physical training. But no matter what, he had to give it his all in the next two days...
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