77: Chapter 77 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (Twenty-Five)

Chu Shi withdrew his gaze from the nine-layer heavenly ladder and spoke calmly:

"Most of them are experiencing gravity shifts for the first time, so they are nervous and unable to adapt to the rhythm, which makes it normal that they cannot display their full strength.

Moreover, they only think about resisting the gravity head-on, unaware of how to use techniques, breathing, and adjustments to disperse the force, so naturally, they cannot hold out."

Having gone through many cycles of reincarnation, Chu Shi had experienced similar gravity trials himself.

Naturally, he could see where these disciples' problems lay.

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, giving Chu Shi a thumbs-up:

"Brother Chu, you truly see things clearly!"

Princess Xiao Xiao, who was beside them, also glanced at Chu Shi upon hearing this, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes.

Clearly, she had not expected that Chu Shi could see through the key to the gravity trial.

Chu Shi, however, was somewhat puzzled and asked:

"Brother Xiao, are there no similar locations or recorded materials within the Canglan Princes Mansion?

Why are you so surprised?"

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan smiled helplessly at this and shook his head gently, "Of course there are.

Although I am merely a child of a concubine and not favored, I still know that the mansion has several gravity facilities, all of which can assist in cultivation.

However, to enter the Holy Land, one must have a 'pure' body.

Using these before practicing the martial path is more harmful than beneficial, so..."

"As for the relevant materials," he paused, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"I imagine the mansion certainly has detailed records regarding the nine-layer heavenly ladder trial.

However, I was quite confident in myself at the time, feeling that once I entered the Holy Land, the world would be wide open, so I never thought to be so thorough."

Chu Shi rubbed his brow, feeling somewhat helpless.

He had overthought it; after all, the Seventh Prince was just a twelve-year-old child of the same age as his current body.

Chu Shi waved his hand, imparted a few techniques for adjusting breathing and dispersing force to Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan, and then continued to watch the ladder.

He was not in a hurry to go up.

Only by seeing the rules of the ladder clearly first and then going up could he ensure there would be no mistakes.

Soon, geniuses with superior talent began to take the field.

A disciple with superior talent from Diming Province stepped onto the ladder.

He was clearly better prepared than the previous disciples, his steps steady as he climbed up, and he reached the third layer quite easily.

However, after struggling on the fourth layer for a long time, he was eventually bounced off.

This was already the best result so far.

The disciples from Diming Province in the square erupted into a burst of cheers.

Immediately following, more and more geniuses with superior talent took the field, but most of their results were between the third and fourth layers.

A few with strong abilities managed to reach the fifth layer, but they were also quickly bounced off, drawing gasps from the square.

The elders on the high platform finally showed expressions of satisfaction and nodded.

Time passed bit by bit, and soon it was the turn of several top prodigies that everyone was watching.

The first to take the field was Zhao Xuan.

After Zhao Xuan separated from the crowd and walked out of the Canglan State formation, he did not immediately go to climb the ladder.

Instead, he turned back to look in Chu Shi's direction, glared at him fiercely, his eyes filled with intense defiance and arrogance.

It seemed he was not convinced by their previous wager and wanted to compete again.

The disciples of Canglan State were instantly in an uproar.

"It's Zhao Xuan! That's a prodigy with top-tier comprehensive aptitude!"

"I know him. Although he also has superior talent, with his Mad Lion Battle Body, he should be able to reach the sixth layer, right?"

"He is our top prodigy from Canglan State! He definitely can!"

Zhao Xuan turned and walked to the ladder, took a deep breath, lifted his foot abruptly, and stepped onto the ladder.

His pace was fast, and his movements were crisp and clean.

The first, second, third, and fourth layers were almost broken through in an instant without any pause, and he climbed up easily.

It was as if neither the terrifying gravity nor the illusions had the slightest effect on him.

The disciples in the square instantly gasped in surprise.

"My god! He's at the fourth layer! And it was so easy!"

"As expected of a prodigy with top-tier aptitude! Truly impressive!"

Zhao Xuan stood on the fourth-layer step, his face unchanged, only panting slightly, then he lifted his foot again and stepped onto the fifth layer!

The moment he reached the fifth layer, the gravity surged again, and at the same time, the illusion was instantly triggered!

Zhao Xuan's body suddenly stiffened, and his eyes showed a moment of trance, clearly trapped in the illusion.

The disciples in the square instantly held their breath, watching him nervously.

But in just a few breaths, Zhao Xuan suddenly regained his senses, his eyes cleared, and he forcibly broke through the illusion!

Gritting his teeth, he withstood the massive gravity, lifted his foot again, and stepped onto the sixth layer!

"Boom!"

The square instantly exploded!

"The sixth layer! He really reached the sixth layer!"

"Too amazing! As expected of our Canglan State prodigy!"

The disciples of Canglan State cheered wildly.

Even Elder Zhang on the high platform nodded slightly, showing a look of satisfaction.

Zhao Xuan stood on the sixth-layer step, his face flushed red, his muscles trembling all over, clearly enduring immense pressure.

He looked up at the seventh layer above, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes, gritted his teeth, and stepped toward the seventh layer again!

His foot landed firmly on the seventh-layer step!

At that very moment, the gravity crashed down like ten thousand mountains!

The illusion also became incomparably dangerous, crazily assaulting his Dao heart!

Zhao Xuan let out a muffled groan, nearly spitting out a mouthful of blood, his body instantly bent, his legs trembling violently, nearly collapsing to the ground.

He gritted his teeth tightly and roared, "Hold on for me!"

His entire body's energy and blood circulated crazily as he tried to stand firm on the seventh layer and take a step toward the eighth.

But in the end, he could not hold out.

After barely managing to persist for about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, his consciousness began to blur, and his Dao heart could no longer withstand the impact of the illusion.

The runes on the ladder flashed, a gentle force wrapped around him, and he was directly bounced off, landing in the square.

"Trial over. Layer: Seventh layer."

A cold, mechanical voice rang out, spreading across the entire square.

The whole crowd was instantly stirred up!

The seventh layer!

This was the first person to reach the seventh layer so far!

The disciples in the square were discussing it wildly, their eyes filled with awe as they looked at Zhao Xuan.

Zhao Xuan stood in the square, his face pale, his whole body soaked with sweat, yet he still forced himself to stand.

He turned to look at Chu Shi, his head held high, his eyes filled with intense provocation.

He wanted to see if Chu Shi could surpass him!

The last wager was merely due to his momentary carelessness.

Chu Shi noticed Zhao Xuan's gaze but did not care.

He was merely a defeated opponent.

Just then, Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan patted Chu Shi on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"Brother Chu, it is our turn to take the field."