latelenovela Chapter 161 Climbing the steps
Chapter 161 Climbing the steps
Not far in front of Ye Chuxue stood a stone altar that appeared to be made of huge stones. The altar had a unique shape, resembling a small sacrificial altar, giving people a sense of solemnity and reverence.
"Hmm, this must be the legendary Dragon Scale Trial Grounds," Ye Chuxue murmured softly, her gaze fixed on the mysterious stone altar.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nervous and uneasy emotions, and then walked slowly toward the stone altar with firm steps.
As the distance closed, Ye Chuxue finally saw the ancient and mysterious runes carved around the stone altar.
These runes, densely packed and intricately interwoven, covered the entire surface of the stone altar, emitting faint yet captivating rays of light.
They are like twinkling stars in the night sky, or like jellyfish dancing in the deep sea, captivating people.
Just as Ye Chuxue gradually approached the stone altar, the runes that had been emitting a faint light seemed to suddenly sense something.
A soft buzzing sound was heard, and then all the runes began to glow more and more intensely, enveloping the entire stone altar in a dazzling light curtain.
In an instant, a deep and majestic voice suddenly resounded in the depths of Ye Chuxue's mind: "Those who wish to participate in the Dragon Scale Trial must prove their courage and wisdom!"
The sudden sound was like a thunderclap, startling the unsuspecting Ye Chuxue. However, being a woman who had weathered many storms, she quickly regained her composure after only a brief moment of shock.
At this moment, a crystal ball slowly rose from the center of the stone altar.
The crystal ball is about the size of a basketball. Inside, clouds and mist drift and appear intermittently, as if it contains endless mysteries and secrets.
Ye Chuxue gazed at the mysterious crystal ball before her, hesitated for a moment, and finally reached out her right hand to gently touch it.
However, the instant her fingertips touched the crystal ball, an irresistible and powerful force surged forth like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing her entirely.
In the blink of an eye, the scene before Ye Chuxue's eyes underwent a dramatic change.
The once clearly visible stone altar has vanished without a trace, replaced by a vast forest shrouded in thick fog.
This forest was eerie and terrifying, filled with all sorts of strange and unusual sounds, sometimes like the roar of a ferocious beast, sometimes like the weeping of a vengeful spirit, sending chills down one's spine.
Clearly, unknown dangers lurk everywhere here.
Just then, a huge phantom beast pounced on him. Ye Chuxue quickly dodged to the side, while simultaneously observing her surroundings to find a way to deal with it.
She inadvertently glanced at a towering tree standing beside her, its thick trunk resembling a majestic tower that pierced the clouds.
What's even more striking is that the tree trunk is covered with strange patterns. These patterns crisscross and meander, resembling mysterious symbols meticulously sculpted by nature, or ancient mechanisms hiding unknown secrets.
Ye Chuxue stared at the strange patterns, took a deep breath, and mustered her courage to rush towards the tree like an arrow released from a bow.
As she got closer, she reached out and touched the tree trunk, carefully feeling every texture, trying to find the key to trigger the mechanism.
After some searching, Ye Chuxue finally felt a strange sensation coming from a certain place.
Without hesitation, she pressed down hard, and instantly, a dazzling beam of light shot out from the tree trunk, like lightning piercing the night sky.
With a flash of intense light, the previously menacing Phantom Beast let out a shrill scream before vanishing without a trace in the light, as if it had never existed.
As the Phantom Beast disappeared, the surrounding mist gradually dissipated, and visibility became clear.
Looking at the gradually brightening scene before her, Ye Chuxue knew that she had successfully passed this difficult test.
Just then, a loud voice rang in her ear: "Congratulations, you have successfully passed the test. The real test has just begun!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Chuxue was surprised to find that a long staircase had suddenly appeared in front of her.
This staircase is like a giant dragon leading to the sky, winding and spiraling upwards, with no end in sight.
"Does this mean I have to climb up there?" Ye Chuxue wondered to herself.
She looked up at the towering staircase that seemed to reach into the clouds, and a sense of unease crept into her heart.
However, the hesitation was only momentary. Ye Chuxue gritted her teeth, resolutely lifted her right foot, and landed steadily on the first step.
In an instant, she felt a faint pressure coming towards her, as if trying to stop her from moving forward.
But this pressure was insignificant to Ye Chuxue, who was determined, and it did almost no hindrance.
So, without flinching, she climbed up the stairs step by step.
Ten floors, twentieth floors, thirtieth floors... With each floor climbed, the pressure surged like a tidal wave, but this did not hinder Ye Chuxue's determined steps.
She climbed upwards with a light and graceful figure, as if the ever-increasing pressure were merely insignificant obstacles.
Finally, when Ye Chuxue reached the 40th floor, the pressure had increased several times over.
However, for her, with her superior physique, this pressure posed no real threat. She subtly adjusted her breathing, easily dealing with the oppressive feeling coming from all directions.
Time passed second by second, and Ye Chuxue continued forward without stopping.
When she reached the hundredth floor, she truly felt that unprecedented and powerful pressure.
But she did not back down. After a brief pause, she quickly circulated the abundant spiritual power within her body and once again stepped towards a higher level.
One hundred floors, one hundred and ten floors, one hundred and twenty floors... As the floor numbers continued to climb, Ye Chuxue gradually realized that the ascent was becoming increasingly difficult.
At this moment, her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, each one crystal clear, like dewdrops rolling on a lotus leaf in the morning. Despite this, she gritted her teeth and refused to give up.
To withstand the increasingly intense pressure, Ye Chuxue condensed a solid shield around her body.
The shield, like a transparent wall, stood firmly in front, keeping most of the pressure out.
Even with the protection of the shield, the spiritual energy is consumed faster and faster as the steps go higher.
Unbeknownst to her, Ye Chuxue had already reached the 400th floor.
Just then, a dazzling blue light suddenly flashed by.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Chuxue exuded a shocking aura, and she successfully activated her Blue-Eyed Empress form!
In an instant, my body, which had been tense, felt a slight relief and relaxation, as if it had been caressed by a spring breeze.
After reaching the 500th floor, Ye Chuxue rested briefly before continuing. She didn't know which floor was the highest, so she could only climb up little by little.