"Four hundred more zhang!"

After the breakthrough in cultivation, Ji Chen felt as if his entire being had become much lighter.

He gazed towards the end of the Ancient Ladder. Now, there were four hundred zhang left until the endpoint.

And within these remaining four hundred zhang, the pressure will be far more terrifying than what he had encountered before.

He wondered if, upon successfully passing these four hundred zhang, his cultivation could further advance by a minor realm.

With these thoughts, he soon took another step forward, walking upwards.

By now, Ji Chen already far outpaced most of the participants.

Currently, only a few are ahead of him, having reached higher positions.

Among them, leading the pack is a young man in purple clothes.

He is now at the eight hundred zhang mark on the Ancient Ladder.

This person named Zhuge Cheng is a prodigy from the Divine Martial Star Realm, with cultivation at the Eighth Layer of the Void Realm. Such strength places him well ahead of many who have been in the Celestial Emperor's Mansion for years.

"At my current pace, I should be able to reach the top in about one more hour."

Zhuge Cheng sits cross-legged at the eight hundred zhang mark, meditating. He too gazes towards the end, always moving forward without paying attention to those behind him.

Because in Zhuge Cheng's perspective, he is bound to be the first to reach the top today.

"As my elder cousin mentioned, in previous ladder examinations, the quickest was eight hours. If I reach the top this time, it should also take eight hours, which matches the fastest record."

A smile appears on his face. The Celestial Emperor's Mansion has conducted entrance examinations several times in the past, following this method.

And among these examinations, the fastest record to reach the top was eight hours.

If he can reach the end of the Ancient Ladder in eight hours this time, he will undoubtedly draw attention from the Celestial Emperor's Mansion.

His cousin he mentioned is also a prodigy from the Divine Martial Star Realm, a member of the Zhuge Clan. About ten years ago, he was specially recruited into the Celestial Emperor's Mansion and has since reached an incredibly high realm.

In recent years, the Celestial Emperor's Mansion has been recruiting talents across various star domains, yet rarely through examinations like today. Instead, selected individuals are directly invited to join.

His cousin was such a case!

"Six hundred fifty zhang, as expected, these people's speed compared to mine is still lacking."

While advancing, Zhuge Cheng finally turns back to assess the situation behind him.

He notices that besides himself, most participants are still struggling around the five hundred zhang mark.

Only a few have reached the six hundred fifty zhang mark.

But compared to his eight hundred zhang, the gap is enormous.

This means that in today's examination, he has pulled ahead significantly, standing out prominently.

"Buzz!"

After retracting his gaze, Zhuge Cheng continues forward quickly, covering ten zhang in mere moments.

"Worthy of Zhuge Cheng, outstandingly leading everyone else!"

"A descendant of the strongest family in the Divine Martial Star Realm, reportedly, the Zhuge Clan has produced six Emperor Realm experts through history, one of whom was a Great Emperor renowned in the mortal realm. Their Bloodline Power is already incredible."

Below the Ancient Ladder, many are observing Zhuge Cheng. From the start of the examination until now, he has consistently led, reaching over eight hundred zhang, and nearing the endpoint.

Moreover, based on his current speed, if he reaches the top, Zhuge Cheng might equal the historical fastest record.

This admiration is inevitable; the bloodline from which six Ancient Emperor experts originated is truly frightening in potential and talent.

"Whew!"

Among people's discussions, Zhuge Cheng then proceeds to the eight hundred fifty zhang mark.

He exhales deeply, as the pressure here is also quite strong, causing his ascent to slow considerably compared to earlier.

Immediately, Zhuge Cheng sits down to meditate briefly.

Again, he glances back to check the situation behind him.

"Hmm?"

Quickly, Zhuge Cheng furrows his brows upon noticing someone at the seven hundred fifty zhang mark behind him.

This was unexpected.

The last time he checked, the closest person was still around six hundred fifty zhang away.

In this duration, he moved from eight hundred to eight hundred fifty zhang, closing fifty zhang in distance.

Yet someone, unbeknownst to him, advanced one hundred zhang, significantly reducing the gap between them.

"Who is this?"

He furrows his brow, peering distantly, and sees a young man in white clothes at seven hundred fifty zhang.

This man is none other than Ji Chen.

Currently, his pace has also slowed considerably, but remains steady, taking a step forward every two breaths.

The speed is undeniably astounding.

For even Zhuge Cheng at that stage, each step took him roughly six to seven breaths to stabilize.

"Such fast speed!"

Zhuge Cheng's furrowed brows grow tighter; Ji Chen's ascent speed clearly exceeds his expectations.

The opponent seems unaffected by the pressure within the Ancient Ladder, moving effortlessly fast.

"Yunlan Star Domain? Or Dusk Wind Star Realm?"

He murmurs unsurely, speculating Ji Chen's origins.

To Zhuge Cheng, a few talents from the Yunlan Star Domain and Dusk Wind Star Realm participating today are notable.

Yet Zhuge Cheng couldn't fathom that Ji Chen is not from Yunlan Star Domain, nor Dusk Wind Star Realm.

But from Daoxuan Star Realm, the weakest among the Nine Great Star Domains!

"Buzz!"

In mere moments, Ji Chen strides rapidly upward, soon reaching eight hundred zhang.

During this time, Zhuge Cheng has only progressed ten zhang, now at eight hundred sixty zhang.

He doesn't continue watching Ji Chen, for Zhuge Cheng believes that although Ji Chen is fast, focusing on himself will prevent being surpassed, remaining the first to top today.

"Whew!"

Finally, after another half hour, Zhuge Cheng reaches the eight hundred ninety-nine zhang mark.

He exhales deeply; only one step is left to reach nine hundred zhang.

"Buzz!"

But just as he finishes meditating and prepares to step forward, suddenly, the space beside him subtly trembles.

Then an unexpected sight: a white-clothed figure appears there, surpassing Zhuge Cheng to take that step first, reaching the nine hundred zhang mark!

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