Another one who isn't afraid of death!
As the crowd saw who was ascending the Heaven-Ascending Stairs, mocking smiles spread across their faces.
As elite disciples of various sects, under normal circumstances, they possessed great decorum. Even if they mocked someone in their hearts, their faces would not betray it.
However, this young cultivator before them was simply... truly...
Qi Refining Stage Two!
His cultivation was only at the "Qi Refining Stage Two."
The dregs of the dregs!
The smallest of the small fry!
With such cultivation, he would only be fit to be a mere handyman disciple in any major sect.
The crowd couldn't understand how such trash could have gotten in.
This kind of rubbish would probably be blown away the moment he encountered the golden Heavenly Stairs.
Yes, it had to be like this!
The eyes of the crowd were filled with amusement; they were waiting to see a good show.
The next second, the foot of the "Qi Refining Stage cultivator" landed on the golden Heavenly Stairs.
Boom!
Just as the crowd had predicted, an extremely powerful "Dao Aura" descended.
The majesty of the Dao must not be blasphemed!
Boom, boom, boom!
The "Qi Refining Stage cultivator's" body trembled.
He was like a small boat in a storm, constantly threatened by the towering waves.
The "Dao Aura" was too strong; the "Qi Refining Stage cultivator" could not bear it.
The good show was about to begin!
The onlookers' eyes lit up as they waited for the "Qi Refining Stage cultivator" to be blasted away.
However, what happened next shattered all their perceptions.
The "Qi Refining Stage cultivator's" eyes were resolute, and with a loud shout, an incredibly powerful aura erupted from his body.
His Dao Heart was firm, and he would never give up!
His aura actually suppressed the "Dao Aura" for a brief moment.
Bang!
The "Qi Refining Stage cultivator's" other foot also stepped onto the golden Heavenly Stairs.
He succeeded!
Both his feet were on the golden Heavenly Stairs!
He had ascended the first Heavenly Stair!
The "Qi Refining Stage cultivator" panted heavily, his body trembling slightly, clearly enduring the immense pressure of the "Dao Aura" and on the verge of collapse!
But no matter what, he had succeeded!
He had ascended the first Heavenly Stair with his "Qi Refining Stage" cultivation!
This was nothing short of a miracle!
Silence!
The entire place was silent!
All the elite disciples stared at the scene in stunned disbelief.
Some of them still had mocking smiles frozen on their faces, unable to change in time...
How could a "Qi Refining Stage cultivator" possibly ascend the first Heavenly Stair?
This was preposterous!
Some of the elites snapped back to reality, their faces a mixture of red and white, as if they had been slapped hard by an invisible hand.
What irony!
One had to admit, this was a great irony!
They, the so-called "elites," were too timid to even attempt the Heaven-Ascending Stairs, yet a mere "Qi Refining Stage cultivator" had already ascended the first one.
Who were the geniuses, and who were the mediocrities?
My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens!
Off to the side, a group of Golden Core stage powerhouses watched with complex expressions.
Some of them wore shame and anger on their faces.
The elite disciples of their own sects had performed incredibly poorly this time. It was one thing to be afraid to challenge, but they had the audacity to mock others. And now, they had been utterly humiliated. Hmph, they deserved it!
Others, the Golden Core stage powerhouses, focused their attention on the "Qi Refining Stage cultivator," their eyes revealing a deep interest.
This young fellow was interesting. Although he was only at the "Qi Refining Stage," his "Dao Heart" was exceptionally firm. Not bad, not bad at all!
What was this young fellow's background?
The Golden Core stage powerhouses began inquiring about the "Qi Refining Stage cultivator's" identity. If this young fellow had no sect, he could be recruited into theirs and cultivated properly.
At this moment, Yun Zhenting cleared his throat twice and stepped forward to speak.
"This child's name is Han Mo. He is steady in temperament and resolute in character... a good seedling!"
Yun Zhenting did not elaborate fully.
Han Mo's disposition was indeed good, but his aptitude... hah...
Han Mo had a "Innate Yin Seed" and an "Innate Yin Spiritual Root." His cultivation speed was very slow, which ordinary people would consider poor aptitude!
Upon hearing this, the Golden Core elders' hearts were filled with complexity.
Why were all the "talented prodigies" being hoarded by the "Yun Family Immortal Mansion"?
It was the same with Yun Tianzhong and Yun Tiankong before, and now Han Mo as well!
Jealousy!
It was so infuriatingly jealous!
Yun Zhenting sensed the envy of the Golden Core powerhouses. He chuckled and explained.
"Han Mo today no longer belongs to our Yun Family Immortal Mansion... He has been appreciated by a Senior and is now considered half a disciple of that Senior!"
Oh!
So that's how it is!
We were wondering how a "Qi Refining Stage cultivator" could be so formidable. It turns out he's half a disciple of a Senior, that's understandable!
As long as they are connected to a Senior, no matter how amazing or bizarre, it is reasonable, perfectly reasonable!
This immediately dissuaded anyone from having ideas about Han Mo.
It was a joke; even if they were given eighteen times their courage, they would not dare to compete with a Senior for a disciple.
Chi Lian: "I felt this young cultivator was not simple just now. His eyes were resolute, and his vital energy was contained within, making him a top-tier immortal seedling. The Senior truly has good judgment!"
Chong Xuanzi: "This child's future is limitless!"
Tao Ming: "I've divined it; this child will definitely ascend the forty-nine Heavenly Stairs and comprehend the unparalleled Great Dao!"
...
What the heck!
You're pushing it a bit too far!
The Golden Core powerhouses glared at Tao Ming with disdain.
Even though we're all flattering the Senior, you've gone too far.
A "Qi Refining Stage cultivator" successfully climbing forty-nine Heavenly Stairs, do you even believe it yourself?
The difficulty of ascending forty-nine Heavenly Stairs is no less than breaking through to the "Mahayana Stage" and achieving ascension while standing still!
On the first Heavenly Stair.
Yun Tianzhong, Yun Tiankong, and others offered Han Mo kind smiles.
"Fellow Daoist Han, keep going!"
Yun Tianzhong and the others had a good impression of Han Mo, and their blessings were very sincere.
"Th-thank you!"
Han Mo gritted his teeth, struggling to resist the impact of the "Great Dao Aura," and managed a weak smile at the crowd.
At this moment, Liu Xiuer walked forward, a gentle smile on his face. He looked Han Mo up and down.
"Junior Brother Han, hello!"
Liu Xiuer proactively extended his hand to Han Mo, expressing goodwill.
Han Mo's body trembled upon hearing this.
He suddenly raised his head and looked at Liu Xiuer in disbelief.
"You, what did you call me?"
Liu Xiuer smiled, "I called you Junior Brother Han... Heh heh, I have a strong intuition that we are destined to be fellow disciples, and you will become my Junior Brother! By the way, my intuition has always been very accurate, never making a mistake!"
Liu Xiuer, the "Son of Destiny."
This fellow was the darling of this world, incredibly lucky. His intuition had to be accurate... Even if it weren't, the world's power would alter reality to fulfill his intuition!
This is how overpowered players operate!
Han Mo was overjoyed, but immediately, his expression dimmed.
"My aptitude is too poor; my Master doesn't favor me..."