Chapter 1407

"33?"

Miss Luo Quan frowned and lowered her head, pondering silently, but soon raised her head again and said in surprise, "The Thirty-Three Heavens!"

"That's right, it's the Thirty-Three Heavens!"

The System spoke in an invigorated tone: "In any known cultivation civilization, 33 is a number representing the limit, and the Thirty-Three Heavens is a unique term that only appears in top-tier cultivation civilizations; cultivation civilizations of a lower grade don't even have the qualifications to know about it.

Since the multiple of the eighth layer is already thirty-three times that of the first layer, then the spiritual Qi density of the eighth layer should be the highest; if one goes further up, it might drop directly back to ten times."

Miss Luo Quan nodded, but immediately asked, "What you say does make sense, but we only have the time of three incense sticks left here, and the secret of the Ascension Platform still hasn't been solved.

Perhaps the ninth layer doesn't have the answer we want, but how can you be sure the eighth layer definitely does?"

"This is what the System is about to say: in cultivation civilizations, besides thirty-three, there is actually another special number, and this number is even more advanced than thirty-three, because it symbolizes true perfection and completeness!"

"Perfection and completeness... is fifty!"

This time Miss Luo Quan could be said to have inferred one thing from another; having read so many cultivation novels, she could be said to know special numbers like the back of her hand, and the only one that could be called perfect was fifty!

The System acknowledged: "Correct, it's fifty.

As the saying goes, the Great Dao is fifty, Heaven's calculation is forty-nine, one is left to escape!

There is now a conjecture: the position you stand on is thirty-three, above is the ninth layer, below is the eighth layer, added together they just happen to be fifty away.

If one cultivates continuously on the platform between the eighth and ninth layers, would there be some special harvest?"

"Do you have confidence?"

Miss Luo Quan withdrew her foot and retreated a few steps; the Ascension Platform trial allows no turning back — once she fully steps onto the ninth layer stairs, she will never be able to return to the eighth layer.

"I dare not be one hundred percent certain; after all, the host has already cultivated for the time of one incense stick just now, and there was no harvest.

Moreover, these are all conjectures based on existing information, but they are also the closest to the possible correct answer, so the System is more inclined to stay here!"

"Then let's try." Miss Luo Quan smiled faintly: "Anyway, my this-body's father is some Peak Lord; it doesn't matter if I can't reach the ninth layer stairs this time, maybe there will be another chance to enter again in the future, to see if the Great Dao's fifty is really here!"

With a decision in her heart, Miss Luo Quan no longer hesitated, neither retreating nor advancing, directly sitting down on the spot and circulating the Boundless Art.

This behavior, this scene, left everyone around staring dumbfounded.

"She clearly was about to reach the end, yet actually retreated back; this Su Quan — could she be a fool?"

"Don't say that; this Su Quan is usually taciturn, her cultivation is also no good, she has no spiritual roots at all; maybe she really is a bit dull."

"Never mind her; while time hasn't run out, let's hurry up to the ninth layer stairs; I heard if one can reach the tenth layer, there's a special reward!"

"Hurry, hurry......"

Not only were the people around Miss Luo Quan baffled by her behavior, even those geniuses on the cloud ends were extremely puzzled, especially Su Ziyan.

She saw her younger sister advancing swiftly on the Ascension Platform, and relievedly thought she had finally awakened.

Who knew her younger sister had already set half a foot onto the ninth layer stairs, paused for half a day, then actually shrank back, and then sat in meditation right there and wouldn't move — what did this mean?

Doesn't she want to join the Boundless Immortal Sect!

Su Ziyan sighed helplessly, not wanting to look at this younger sister of hers anymore; the other proud sons of heaven also looked at Su Ziyan with faces full of regret.

At this moment, no one could understand Miss Luo Quan's behavior, whether those geniuses or ordinary cultivators; but only Li Yan knew what Miss Luo Quan was doing!

He never expected Miss Luo Quan's comprehension could reach this level; it was only her first time entering the Ascension Platform, yet she actually discovered the ultimate mystery hidden in the eighth layer stairs.

He himself had comprehended for ten years in there before getting a slight clue, then by a fluke obtained a Heaven-grade technique on the platform between the eighth and ninth layers.

Yet Su Quan actually achieved it in just the time of a few incense sticks!

If there wasn't some expert guiding her in this, then this child's future will be limitless!

Just the technique she is about to comprehend in a moment is already enough to benefit her for a lifetime.

You must know cultivation realms are divided into two major realms: Immortal and Mortal; Mortal realm techniques are divided into three grades: Heaven, Earth, and Human; Heaven-grade is the top-tier Mortal realm technique, even Immortal realm cultivators would not easily miss a Heaven-grade technique.

Time trickled by, and the Ascension Platform trial gradually approached its end.

Most students had basically all reached the ninth layer, obtaining the qualification to join the Boundless Immortal Sect.

As for those students with stronger abilities, they were making a final sprint toward the top of the Ascension Platform.

This batch of students was not like the previous batch; only Huang Fu He alone was close to the summit.

The rest of the students all stopped below the thirtieth layer of stairs, only able to watch helplessly as Huang Fu He ascended to the peak.

Where there are those who succeed, there are those who fail; on the eighth layer stairs there were also over two hundred students whose cultivation hadn't met the standard.

After reaching the eighth layer, although they used every trick in the book, they still couldn't advance an inch, and could only slump down on the ground dejectedly, letting unwilling tears overflow from their eyes.

"It seems this year's new disciples' caliber is just like this; except for that Huang Fu He, the rest have ordinary aptitude."

Above the cloud ends, "Little Yama" Xiang Bangjie made a final verdict on this Ascension Platform trial.

"That Huang Fu He, our Heavenly Sword Peak wants him."

Ye Ku, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, his tone extremely arrogant, not like he was discussing with everyone, but more like making a notification.

"What a big tone!" A tall, burly man beside him sneered, "Students of the Academy joining the Boundless Sect have always chosen for themselves; when did it become your turn to allocate?"

Ye Ku glared sideways: "Yuan Qiang, don't tell me you want to fight me for him?"

"Don't talk about snatching or not snatching."

Seeing the conflict between the two about to escalate, a beautiful, peerless green-clad woman stepped out in time and said: "There are only so many talented students; if they really rely on snatching to recruit disciples every time, that would be too unfair.

If Senior Brother Xiao Yu came this time, who among you could snatch him? So in my opinion, let them choose for themselves; we just do what we ought to do."

"All listen to Senior Sister Li's arrangement." Yuan Qiang had no objection, and after speaking even gave Ye Ku a demonstrative look.

Ye Ku, on the other hand, clenched his fists, looking quite unwilling, but in the end still nodded lightly, indicating agreement.

It seems this Senior Sister Li holds very high prestige among the proud sons of heaven; in a few words she resolved this dispute.

The Xiao Yu she mentioned is most likely the combat power pinnacle of their generation of cultivators; Senior Sister Li brought him up, and Ye Ku, who had just been arrogant, instantly fell silent.

"Time's up, this Ascension Platform trial ends here!" Immortal Master Li Yan's voice resounded through the entire Ascension Platform.

At this very moment, Huang Fu He also finally broke free of the last trace of restraint, both feet stepping onto the topmost layer of the stairs, successfully "ascending to immortality"!

In this instant, everyone's gazes gathered on him — there was envy, there was admiration, and of course there was jealousy.

Luo Quan also slowly rose to her feet, having prepared to leave, and the system's guess was correct.

The path to ascension lies within!

After all this busy work, I finally obtained the flawless immortal body.

But before I could check, a blinding white light flashed past before my eyes.

Everyone's bodies swayed, and in the blink of an eye, they were all transported outside.

When they came to their senses, the massive Ascension Platform had already been taken into Li Yan's sleeve, and the heavenly pride on the clouds all landed, beginning to recruit disciples respectively.

Li Yan stepped before the students and said loudly: "All students who have reached the ninth step, step forward; those standing before you are your senior brothers and sisters from the Nine Peaks and Twelve Halls, one level above you.

You already have some understanding of the Nine Peaks and Twelve Halls, so I will not elaborate further here—go wherever you wish, no need to hesitate.

"I am Tian Jian Feng, Ye Ku."

"Yan Luo Hall, Xiang Bangjie."

"I am Mo Tian Dian, Yuan Qiang!"

"Bao Guang Peak, Li Xingyue."

"Qing Di Peak, Su Ziyan."

………………

The heavenly pride of the Nine Peaks and Twelve Halls stepped forward one by one to announce their names, then fell silent, allowing the students to choose freely.

Those students who did not reach the ninth step could only watch others join the Infinite Immortal Sect, their eyes red with envy yet helpless.

"Su Quan, what will you do?" Wang Yan did not immediately go to the Bao Guang Peak she had always wanted, but instead came to Luo Quan's side to ask about her situation.

"I don't know." Luo Quan shook her head. "My sister is there; I estimate she will come find me after finishing recruiting disciples. You go ahead, no need to worry about me."

"Then I'll go first." Wang Yan patted Luo Quan's shoulder, then turned and ran toward Yuan Qiang.

"Junior Sister Wang Yan pays respects to Senior Sister Li Xingyue!" Wang Lun ran to Li Xingyue's side, bowed, and performed a salute.

"You just walked seventeen steps, right?" Li Xingyue pulled Wang Yan to her side and smiled warmly: "Not bad; from now on, you are a disciple of Bao Guang Peak!"

"I am Huang Fu He, wishing to join the Wu Liang Hall."

The first place in this Ascension Platform trial did not choose Tian Jian Peak nor Bao Guang Peak, but instead selected the Wu Liang Hall, long known as the genius's grave.

Among the Nine Peaks and Twelve Halls, there is no distinction of high or low, strong or weak; everyone's level is the same, only their duties differ.

However, Wu Liang Hall is an exception—it is a place dedicated to cultivating peak masters and hall masters, and nearly all high-level members of the Infinite Immortal Sect were once disciples there.

But, establishing oneself in Wu Liang Hall is no simple matter.

The competition within is extremely fierce, and Wu Liang Hall is also the only place in the Infinite Immortal Sect where disciples may freely spar without causing loss of life.

The strong within may challenge any fellow cultivator at will; the selected may not refuse, and once defeated, they lose everything.

Many geniuses who come to Wu Liang Hall end up battered and bruised—either their Dao heart is utterly destroyed and they fade into obscurity, or they leave in humiliation, seeking refuge under other peaks and halls.

This time, the one recruiting disciples in place of Wu Liang Hall was a gaunt man with a gloomy expression.

Upon Huang Fu He's arrival, he said nothing welcoming, merely glanced at the remaining students and said: "Anyone else wishing to join my Wu Liang Hall?"

The crows fell silent; the first disciples did not even look his way.

"Come with me." The gaunt man glanced at Huang Fu He, then turned and walked away.

Huang Fu He took a deep breath and hurriedly followed.

"Going there is no good—insisting on Wu Liang Hall, this Huang Fu He's future days will be bitter." A disciple sighed.

"Each has their own ambition; perhaps he will establish himself in Wu Liang Hall, and when we see him later, we'll still have to call him Daozi."

After Huang Fu He left, disciple recruitment continued.

Hundreds of students had already set their goals before participating in the Ascension Platform trial; now they just needed to stand beside those senior brothers.

The entire process was orderly; this time, no one needed to scramble, as everyone had a share.

Soon, all students had joined their desired peak or hall; Senior Sister Li Xingyue of Bao Guang Peak took out twenty cotton-ball-like white magical treasures from her storage ring.

This is a common means of transport in the Infinite Immortal Sect—Yun Teng; an ordinary Yun Teng can carry at most ninety-nine people, and a Meridian-Passing cultivator can operate it, very convenient.

Under the guidance of their senior brothers and sisters, the disciples boarded the Yun Teng by peak and hall, then prepared to formally enter the Infinite Immortal Sect.

At this moment, Su Ziyan finally remembered she still had a younger sister.

"Come over here!" Su Ziyan shouted at Luo Quan with a sigh, full of the sentiment of hating iron for not becoming steel.

Originally, she could have passed the trial on her own, but she insisted on exercising privilege in front of everyone, and if her father found out, he would scold her again.

"Finally remembered me." Luo Quan couldn't help but reveal a sheepish smile.

But soon she took it back; now she is a connection-backed person, cannot act too arrogantly.

Must stay low-key, must stay low-key……

"Wait! Why can she also go!" A student suddenly stood up and loudly questioned.

Luo Quan turned her head and saw that this student was the vicious woman who had knocked her unconscious yesterday.

Unexpectedly, she also failed to pass the Ascension Platform trial—truly, enemies meet on a narrow road.

"Exactly, I just saw her lingering on the eighth level; we never stepped onto the ninth, so why can he also go to the Infinite Immortal Sect?"

The students who failed the trial finally found an outlet for their emotions.

"We, whose cultivation is higher than yours, cannot go to the Infinite Immortal Sect—why can you?"

This is human nature: not suffering from scarcity but from inequality; what I cannot obtain, you must not even dream of obtaining!

But, Su Ziyan silenced them all with a single sentence.

"I am taking my younger sister home; do you have any objections?"

The students who had just been filled with righteous indignation were instantly speechless, for a moment not knowing what to say.