Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Based on the past performance of Vermilion Bird Sect disciples, Mu Hongyu deduced what Li Chang’an’s final result would be.

She couldn’t help but feel it was a shame.

Li Chang’an was at a disadvantage due to his insufficient Cultivation.

As she watched, the two of them gradually reached the one-hundredth step.

The higher they climbed,

the stronger the pressure on their Divine Sense became.

Ning Mengwei also predicted that Li Chang’an would stop after the one-hundredth step.

She spoke up again, her voice filled with concern. "Daoist Li, if the pressure feels too strong, just stop where you are. Don’t force yourself to go higher, or you risk damaging your Divine Sense."

"I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Daoist Ning."

Li Chang’an acknowledged her words but didn’t stop, continuing his ascent.

The pressure at this point

was still nothing to him.

The two continued upward, and before long, they had passed the one-hundred-twentieth step.

By this point,

both Mu Hongyu and Ning Mengwei were starting to feel surprised.

According to their predictions, it should have been impossible for Li Chang’an to make it this far.

As time went on, their surprise only deepened, because Li Chang’an showed no signs of struggling.

Soon, the two reached the one-hundred-fiftieth step.

’I can’t believe I underestimated Daoist Li again,’

Mu Hongyu thought to herself.

Li Chang’an always managed to reveal some new, surprising ability.

They had known each other for so many years, yet to this day, she still had no idea how many skills Li Chang’an was hiding.

Before long,

Li Chang’an and Ning Mengwei arrived at the two-hundredth step.

The pressure here was already quite strong, but both were still able to continue upward.

Ning Mengwei couldn’t help but turn to glance at Li Chang’an.

She was filled with confusion.

’If Li Chang’an’s Divine Sense is really this powerful, why was he trapped in the Illusion for so long earlier?’

But climbing the steps was the priority now. She had no choice but to suppress her questions and keep moving up.

’Daoist Li surely won’t get farther than me. He’ll probably stop before the two-hundred-fiftieth step.’

Ning Mengwei pushed against the pressure, taking one step after another.

Throughout it all,

Li Chang’an, who was right beside her, never fell behind. His pace didn’t falter in the slightest.

The astonishment in Ning Mengwei’s heart grew even more intense.

「A moment later.」

They arrived at the two-hundred-fiftieth step.

At this height, the pressure had become astonishingly strong. Even Li Chang’an felt a hint of discomfort.

Fine beads of sweat had already formed on Ning Mengwei’s pale forehead.

Unable to stop herself, she glanced at Li Chang’an again, only to see him looking as calm and composed as ever.

’How is this possible? Could it be that the trial here has no effect on him?’

Ning Mengwei simply couldn’t understand.

Even if Li Chang’an’s Divine Sense was strong, it couldn’t possibly be stronger than hers.

’Perhaps he’s just putting on a brave face.’

At this thought,

Ning Mengwei gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and continued upward.

Every step from then on was an immense struggle for her.

In the end,

just as Mu Hongyu had predicted,

she stopped at the two-hundred-seventy-seventh step, unable to climb even a single step higher.

The immense pressure felt like a towering mountain bearing down on her Divine Sense, bringing her Sea of Consciousness to the brink of collapse.

If she went any higher,

her Divine Sense would surely be damaged!

Li Chang’an paused beside her and said with concern, "Daoist Ning, if the pressure feels too strong, just stop where you are. Don’t try to be a hero."

"I..."

Ning Mengwei’s lips parted slightly as she stared blankly at Li Chang’an, her mind in turmoil.

She couldn’t understand.

How was Li Chang’an still so calm and composed?

She was a Celestial Pride of the Vermilion Bird Sect, the new Saintess, and her Cultivation was far greater than Li Chang’an’s. Yet her performance right now was nowhere near his.

Between the two of them, Li Chang’an seemed more like the Celestial Pride of the Vermilion Bird Sect.

Down below, at the foot of the steps behind them,

Mu Hongyu’s eyes were fixed on Li Chang’an’s back, her heart also filled with disbelief.

After he passed the one-hundredth step,

every move Li Chang’an made defied her expectations.

Just when she thought Li Chang’an was about to stop, he would take another step, ascending ever higher.

And now,

his count of two hundred seventy-seven had already surpassed the records of many Saint Children and Saintesses on their first attempt at this trial.

But Li Chang’an didn’t pause for long.

After confirming that Ning Mengwei was unharmed, he continued his ascent.

In just a few moments,

he passed the two-hundred-ninetieth step.

Then, under Mu Hongyu’s incredulous gaze, Li Chang’an smoothly passed the two-hundred-ninety-first step, surpassing her own record from years ago.

In the blink of an eye,

Li Chang’an surpassed the three-hundredth step!

And what’s more, his speed didn’t slow in the slightest; if anything, it was gradually increasing.

Soon,

he arrived at the three-hundred-thirty-third step.

’Can he really go even higher?’

From behind, Ning Mengwei’s red lips were slightly parted, her expression nearly frozen in a daze.

According to the Sect’s records,

the three-hundred-thirty-third step was the absolute limit for Golden Core Cultivators.

Even someone with a Divine Sense at Tier Three Peak could only stop just before this step, unable to advance.

She no longer had any thought of competing with Li Chang’an; now, she just wanted to see how much farther he could go.

「The next instant.」

Watched by her and Mu Hongyu’s disbelieving eyes,

Li Chang’an didn’t pause for even a second, smoothly crossing the three-hundred-thirty-third step and setting foot on the three-hundred-thirty-fourth.

At that moment, he clearly felt the pressure intensify once again.

’The pressure here has already surpassed what someone at Golden Core Peak can endure.’

Li Chang’an’s expression grew solemn as he looked up.

He obviously wasn’t going to be able to finish the remaining six hundred-odd steps.

He could only do his best to take a few more steps and try to earn a better Treasure.

From then on,

his steps became slow and heavy.

Each subsequent step was more difficult than the last.

After he crossed the three-hundred-fiftieth step, dense beads of sweat had appeared on Li Chang’an’s forehead.