Chapter 85

Everyone was making a great effort, straining to climb up, even if they couldn't make it into the top thirty, they couldn't afford to embarrass themselves, especially since disciples from the four major sects were all present. No one wanted to be a burden to their sect. In such a competition between sects, losing to one's own sectmates wasn't shameful, but losing to someone from another sect would be truly embarrassing.

"Haha, you guys from the Heavenly Sword Sect are all cowards. Look at you, you're definitely going to be last."

A disciple from the Mystic Gate turned around and laughed at a Heavenly Sword Sect disciple behind him, mocking him coldly.

"Go to hell, you cowards from the Mystic Gate. This time, the first place will definitely be Senior Brother Li Wushuang. The Little Demon King is no match for him. Just wait and see."

The Heavenly Sword Sect disciple didn't back down and retaliated.

"Get lost, trash from the Heaven Burning Pavilion. Don't touch me."

"Go to hell, Mystic Gate. If you push me again, I'll beat you to death."

"Hehe, Sister from the Bliss Valley, let's have a private chat sometime."

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The entire Heavenly Ladder was in chaos. Many people were bumping and pushing each other on the same stone steps, gritting their teeth. If the competition rules didn't prohibit fighting on the Heavenly Ladder, it would have already turned into a battlefield.

The competition rules didn't allow real fighting on the Heavenly Ladder, but verbal sparring was unrestricted. Thus, the place was filled with curses and taunts. Some particularly rude individuals even cursed their opponents' ancestors, completely disregarding the image of their major sects.

However, those with formidable strength remained silent, focusing all their energy on climbing up. The higher they went, the more the gap between the disciples became apparent. The late-stage Dan Realm experts quickly outpaced the others.

The most terrifying were the Little Demon King and Li Wushuang, along with two others. They charged forward like rockets, reaching the fiftieth stone step, still neck and neck, unwilling to fall behind.

When the four reached the sixtieth stone step, they began to show signs of strain, their speed slowing down. The pressure on the higher steps increased exponentially. Even someone as formidable as the Little Demon King couldn't steadily advance under the pressure from the four major sects.

At this moment, a young man in white stepped onto the Heavenly Ladder, taking a step with a calm and composed demeanor. Each step he took was three meters high, directly reaching the third step. In three steps, he was at the tenth step, light as a swallow. In the blink of an eye, he was at the twentieth step, still wearing a smile as if the pressure on the Heavenly Ladder was just a gentle breeze.

"Quick, look, who is that young man? He's so fast."

"Someone from outside the four major sects actually dared to participate in the competition. But this kid seems to have some skills. I wonder how many steps he can climb."

Many people turned their attention to Jiang Chen. The lower steps were mostly empty, so his sudden appearance was very noticeable.

Those who had bet on Jiang Chen to fail, especially those who had boasted that he wouldn't even reach the tenth or twentieth step, were stunned. Seeing Jiang Chen's performance, they began to doubt their own judgment.

"I didn't expect this kid to have some skills. It seems he's not just talking big."

"The first twenty steps have no pressure, so it's normal for him to climb them. I guess he'll stop at the fortieth step at most."

Just as these words were spoken, Jiang Chen leaped, easily clearing ten steps and landing at the thirtieth step. At this point, many disciples from the four major sects were already using their hands and feet to climb, but Jiang Chen still had one hand behind his back, showing no signs of strain.

"Damn it."

The person who had said Jiang Chen would stop at the fortieth step almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Many who had placed bets on the big yellow dog's side were now feeling their hearts race.

*Slap*

Jiang Chen took another step, reaching the thirty-fifth step. His speed was truly incredible, like a cat.

"Damn, who is this guy? How can he be so fast?"

"Where did this guy come from? Isn't this just demoralizing? He's not from the four major sects, I've never seen him before."

"Could he be from outside the four major sects? Brothers, hurry up, if we lose to an outsider, it will be even more embarrassing."

Jiang Chen's sudden appearance caused a stir on the Heavenly Ladder. Many people gritted their teeth, determined to catch up, but the pressure was too great, and they could only watch as Jiang Chen climbed step by step with ease.

Jiang Chen turned and grinned at someone, and both their expressions froze.

"Damn, what a small world. More and faster chapters are available."

Jiang Chen really wanted to kick the person in the face and send him flying off the Heavenly Ladder.

"It's you, it's actually you?"

The person exclaimed, pointing at Jiang Chen, his whole body trembling. He was none other than the Heavenly Sword Sect disciple whom Jiang Chen had deliberately let go in the Origin Mountains.

Jiang Chen didn't expect to meet this person here. After this person ran away, Jiang Chen, Yan Chenyu, and the big yellow dog left the mountains. Although they stayed in Silver Moon City for a while, their speed was not comparable to this person's. Jiang Chen had only just arrived yesterday, and this person had already made it here and participated in the competition, which was indeed unexpected.

However, this wasn't hard to explain. The Heavenly Sword Sect's influence spanned Qi Province, and as a Heavenly Sword Sect disciple, he could receive significant help wherever he went, such as riding a flying beast. More and faster chapters are available.

"Chang Lin, do you know this kid?"

A Heavenly Sword Sect disciple asked.

"Not just know, Senior Brother Liang Dong and Chen Shuang were all killed by him. He's with the big yellow dog."

The person, Chang Lin, gritted his teeth and said, completely forgetting the embarrassing moment when he had wet his pants in fear in the mountains.

"What? It's him? Truly audacious, to dare participate in the competition. Today, we'll tear him to pieces."

Jiang Chen's identity was immediately exposed, causing the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples to become hostile.

Sigh.

Jiang Chen shook his head and sighed, lamenting his bad luck. However, he wasn't afraid. The situation today was different; it was a competition between the four major sects, not something the Heavenly Sword Sect could decide alone.

Jiang Chen gave the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples the middle finger and continued climbing.

"Damn, this kid dares to look down on us Heavenly Sword Sect. We have to kill him, we must kill him."

"His audacity is truly great. A mere independent cultivator dares to be disrespectful to the Heavenly Sword Sect and even kills our disciples. There will be no place for him to hide."

"Haha, your Heavenly Sword Sect is finished. Even an independent cultivator can look down on you."

"Exactly, this young man is great. I find him very likable."

The Heavenly Sword Sect disciples were furious, while the Mystic Gate disciples laughed heartily, finding the situation very amusing. The enemy of your enemy is your friend, and the Mystic Gate disciples found Jiang Chen very likable.

At this moment, the Little Demon King and others had already climbed to the seventieth step. Here, the four were already drenched in sweat, each step becoming increasingly difficult due to the pressure from the four late-stage Dan Realm geniuses, causing their bodies to tremble.

They might have talents comparable to the four above, and one day they might catch up or even surpass them, but their current cultivation was too low.

*Slap*

The Little Demon King and Li Wushuang climbed another step, but this time, Yi Qingzi and Ling Ao were a step behind, the difference becoming apparent.

*Whoosh, whoosh...*

At this moment, the four felt a gust of wind from behind and couldn't help but turn to look. They saw a young man in white chasing them, his speed truly incredible, as if he felt no pressure at all. More and faster chapters are available.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chen was beside the Little Demon King, Han Yan. He grinned and bowed to Han Yan, "Brother Han, it's been a while."

"Brother, you're truly skilled. May I ask your name?"

Han Yan, panting, asked. Seeing Jiang Chen's calm demeanor, he felt a sense of defeat for the first time. Although he had seen Jiang Chen's extraordinary nature that day, he hadn't expected his performance to far exceed his imagination. When he had helped Jiang Chen that day, it was just a spur of the moment, and he hadn't asked Jiang Chen's name. Seeing Jiang Chen catch up to him on the Heavenly Ladder today, he took it seriously and asked for his name.

"Jiang Chen."

Jiang Chen patted Han Yan's shoulder and said, "Brother Han, take your time. I'll go ahead."

Jiang Chen then turned and continued leaping forward, the pressure having no effect on him.

"How is this possible?"

Li Wushuang's eyes widened, unable to believe it.

"Who is this kid? His yuan force fluctuation is only at the early-stage Dan Realm. How can he be immune to the pressure?"

"He's not from the four major sects, yet he has surpassed us."

Yi Qingzi and Ling Ao were also shocked.

"Hmph! Li Wushuang, remember that there are always people better than you. You might as well put away your high-and-mighty attitude, or people will find it annoying."

Han Yan coldly snorted, speaking bluntly to Li Wushuang.

"Just a mere early-stage Dan Realm. I don't know what method he used to cheat, but if I meet him on the second round's arena, I can crush him with one finger."

Li Wushuang was full of arrogance.

"Show some skill and keep climbing."

Han Yan sneered, turned, and continued climbing, but he saw Jiang Chen had already leaped to the eightieth step, almost banging his head on the stone step in frustration. He couldn't help but mutter, "Freak."

"Quick, look, the new guy is in first place, surpassing the Little Demon King and Li Wushuang, and still climbing fast."

"Heaven, really? Who is that young man? How can he be so powerful?"

"Another dark horse. The last internal competition had one, and now another one appears, and this time it's from outside the four major sects. This is too exciting."

Many people exclaimed in surprise. Jiang Chen instantly became the focus of everyone's attention. Who would have thought that another dark horse would appear in the external competition, and this dark horse was even sharper than the geniuses from the four major sects. The last competition had a dark horse, but this young man was completely unknown.

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