Chapter 4824
“I suspect that the world inside the Heavenly Staircase isn’t fixed and unchanging,” Xuan Bin said, gazing at the massive structure before him. “Unfortunately, once we pass a level, we can no longer re-enter, so there’s no way to verify it.”
“Who cares?” Zhou Tang replied indifferently. “As long as we can obtain resources and train within the Heavenly Staircase, that’s all that matters. If anyone thinks they can use it to ascend to the heavens, they’d be better off relying on their own cultivation—it’s not any easier.”
For cultivators of their level, the Heavenly Staircase was merely a place to temper themselves and gather useful resources.
As for reaching the ninth floor and using it as a direct path to the heavens? That was nearly impossible.
“Mr. Chen, we will wait for your good news at the Taoist sect,” Lin Chong said. “The Heavenly Staircase will remain here for three months before it gradually disappears.”
“So there’s no need to rush. As long as you manage your time well, you can leave before it vanishes.”
“But if it disappears before you come out, you’ll be trapped inside the Heavenly Staircase world for a hundred years.”
Kai nodded. “Understood.”
“Father, I want to enter the first level with Kai and take a look!” Lin Keting suddenly said.
“No,” Lin Chong replied firmly. “Your current strength is too weak. Entering the Heavenly Staircase would be dangerous for you. Besides, Mr. Chen is going there to train, not to entertain you.”
“Hmph!” Lin Keting huffed in frustration, clearly displeased.
As Kai and the others conversed, more and more people had already entered the Heavenly Staircase.
Among them were several monks, including Ning Zhi and Su Yuqi, who stepped onto the first floor.
Kai watched their determined figures disappear into the glowing gateway. He hadn’t expected them to be first-time entrants as well.
Just then, a pair of sisters approached him.
“Mr. Chen, we have to go ahead,” one of them said with a smile. “We’ve already passed the first floor and need to proceed to the second.”
“We hope to see you there!”After Hong Yao and Lan Yao finished speaking, they leaped onto the second-level stone steps and slowly walked into the glowing portal.
“I’m heading in as well!” Kai bid farewell to everyone.
But just as he was about to step forward, Lin Keting suddenly jumped and dashed straight toward the first-floor light gate!
“Disciple—!”
Taoist Wuji was shocked, but before he could stop her, Lin Keting had already disappeared into the portal.
“Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on her!”
Without hesitation, Kai rushed in after her.
The moment he entered the light gate, a blinding white light filled his vision. In an instant, he found himself inside the world of the Heavenly Staircase.
As his surroundings became clearer, Kai was stunned—Lin Keting was nowhere in sight. Even when he extended his senses for miles, he couldn’t detect a trace of her presence.
“It looks like the teleportation from the light gate is random…”
Frowning slightly, he turned his attention to his surroundings.
A vast wasteland stretched before him, endless and desolate. The spiritual energy here was weak, making the environment feel barren and lifeless.
No wonder this world was only on the first level—it would be difficult for any powerful masters to emerge in such a place.
But in order to pass the trial, Kai still needed to find an opponent to defeat.
And more importantly, he had to locate Lin Keting.
Descending from mid-air, he landed gently on the ground, his feet sinking slightly into the loose gravel. He began walking forward at a steady pace.
Flying would consume too much spiritual energy, and with the thin spiritual aura of this world, there were no natural resources to replenish it. If he wanted to restore his strength, he’d have to rely on his own supplies. Knowing how precious resources were here, he chose to conserve his energy.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, a town finally appeared in the distance. A protective formation barrier surrounded it, safeguarding its inhabitants from the dangers of the wasteland.