The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 327: Chapter 327 Heavenly Ascension Ladder Chapter 327: Chapter 327 Heavenly Ascension Ladder Ninth Tier Heavenly Ladder, located at the junction of Dao Yi Mountain and the Outer Court.

Dao Yi Mountain is also known as the Inner Court of Dao Yi Academy, where Outer Court students are not permitted to enter.

Outer Court students who wish to be promoted to Inner Court students must pass the assessment of the Ninth Tier Heavenly Ladder.

Near the Ninth Tier Heavenly Ladder, there was never a shortage of Outer Court students gathering.

“Amazing!”

“Sister Qiushui, keep it up!”

“I told you, Sister Qiushui’s strength can get her through the Inner Court promotion assessment!”

“…”

Below the Heavenly Ladder, there were probably dozens of Inner Court students shouting loudly.

On the ladder, a female Martial Artist was striving to climb upwards.

The Heavenly Ladder had only nine tiers.

However, climbing each tier was extremely difficult.

Ordinary Outer Court students couldn’t even climb the first tier, let alone ascend to the top of the Ninth Tier Heavenly Ladder.

At that moment, the Female Martial Artist had reached the eighth tier.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, obviously facing immense pressure.

“She made it!

Sister Qiushui has successfully stabilized herself on the eighth tier, the next step is to ascend to the ninth!”

“She’s incredible, I don’t know how long it will take for me to reach Sister Qiushui’s level!”

Voices filled with envy came from the many students.

Tong Qiushui, ranked third on the War God List, was therefore immensely famous in the Outer Court.

Also, since her appearance was exceptionally beautiful, over ninety percent of students in the Outer Court knew her.

“Qiushui, hold on, just a bit more effort and you can reach the summit!” shouted a handsome young man from below, overpowering the voices of others.

This handsome young man was also a Martial Artist on the War God List, ranked fourth.

Climbing the Heavenly Ascension Ladder wasn’t limited to Martial Artists applying for Inner Court promotion; any Outer Court student could attempt it.

Some stronger Martial Artists at the Peak of Innate Realm often came to try, and once they felt their strength was nearly sufficient to conquer the ladder, they would go to the Affairs Hall to apply for promotion.

Because, applying for Inner Court promotion, any student could only apply once a year.

Therefore, without a certain level of confidence, students wouldn’t casually apply.

“Ha!”

On the eighth tier of the Heavenly Ladder, Tong Qiushui let out a sharp cry as she fiercely stimulated her Primordial Energy and leapt towards the ninth tier.

From the Ninth Tier Heavenly Ladder, a pitch-black ripple fiercely surged towards Tong Qiushui who was climbing up.

“Break through!” Tong Qiushui’s extremely beautiful face flushed red at that moment.

Her body, moving at an incredibly slow pace, gradually landed on the ninth tier.

“Did she make it?”

“Did Sister Qiushui succeed?”

“Truly, a worthy third-ranked powerhouse on the War God List!”

“Wow!”

As the crowd uttered exclamations of admiration, Tong Qiushui’s body was suddenly propelled outward, somersaulting in midair before landing unsteadily.

She had failed!

Reaching the Ninth Tier Heavenly Ladder meant reaching the summit, but passing the Inner Court promotion assessment required steadiness on the Ninth Tier.

Merely climbing onto it and being immediately expelled, meant failure.

After landing, Tong Qiushui gently shook her head, her eyes filled with disappointment.

She had exerted her utmost effort, but still failed.

Though she had been prepared, the reality of failure nonetheless brought disappointment and dejection.

“Qiushui, you are very close to success, just a few more months and you will surely reach the summit!” said the fourth-ranked Martial Artist on the War God List, consoling Tong Qiushui.

“Yes!

Sister Qiushui, you are already very strong.”

“Absolutely right, I feel that with a few more tries, Sister Qiushui will definitely succeed!”

Several Martial Artists at the Peak of Innate Realm spoke up.

“Is this the Heavenly Ladder?”

At that moment, Jing Yan also arrived at the site; he had never visited the Heavenly Ladder before, so this was his first glimpse of its true appearance.

Hearing Jing Yan’s voice, the students around turned to look at him, their eyes carrying a hint of viewing an idiot.

Because what Jing Yan had said was somewhat ridiculous.

Jing Yan said, “Is this the Heavenly Ladder?”

What else could it be if not the Heavenly Ladder?

“This is the Heavenly Ladder!” Most people looked at Jing Yan as if he were an idiot, but some responded to his question.

“Oh, thank you!” Jing Yan thanked the person and continued, “So by climbing this nine-tier Heavenly Ladder, one can be promoted to an Inner Court Student, right?”

“Correct, as long as the strength is sufficient, passing through this nine-tier ladder is proof of having the strength of an Inner Court Student,” the person nodded and said.

“Hmm, let me give it a try!” Jing Yan said with a smile.

“Ha ha…”

“Kid, are you daydreaming?”

“You just said, ‘Is this the Heavenly Ladder,’ it looks like it’s your first time seeing the Heavenly Ladder, right?

You want to try the Heavenly Ascension Ladder on your first visit?”

A round of snickering spread through the crowd as they looked at Jing Yan, seeing him as somewhat foolish.

While any student could attempt to climb the Heavenly Ladder, those without sufficient strength, like being at the Peak of Innate Realm, usually wouldn’t easily try.

Being too weak and only managing to climb one or two tiers before being expelled was too embarrassing.

“Oh?

So attempting the Heavenly Ladder for the first time will definitely result in failure?” Jing Yan turned and questioned the crowd with a puzzled look.

“Ha ha ha…”

“Kid, save your energy!

This ladder isn’t something you just climb because you want to.”

“Exactly, wait until you’ve practiced for thirty or fifty years, then come try!”

“Don’t waste time.

The ladder allows only one person to attempt at a time.

If you try, you’re wasting our time!”

The laughter was extremely grating.

Jing Yan frowned and then shook his head, ignoring these people, and walked towards the Heavenly Ladder.

“Stop!” Xu Chen, the fourth-ranked on the War God List, frowned and shouted at Jing Yan.

“Something the matter?” Jing Yan stopped and looked at Xu Chen.

“Yeah, you’re free to try the Heavenly Ladder, but you’ll have to wait your turn,” Xu Chen said.

“Why?” Jing Yan asked.

“A joke—I got here before you, of course, you have to wait until after I’ve tried to climb,” Xu Chen scoffed.

“Hmm, that makes sense.

You go first then,” Jing Yan nodded, indeed he hadn’t arrived before Xu Chen, and it was reasonable for Xu Chen to ask him to wait.

Jing Yan stood still, waiting for a while, but Xu Chen made no move.

“What’s the matter, aren’t you going to try climbing the Heavenly Ladder?

Why aren’t you starting?” Jing Yan frowned and looked at Xu Chen.

“What’s the rush?

You think climbing the Heavenly Ladder is a game?

I can’t try without being prepared.

Kid, just wait, I need to get ready first,” Xu Chen glared at Jing Yan and said.