Human Clan Defender

Chapter 1091: Chapter 143-144: Purple Qi Sweeping Across 1,000,000 Miles (Double Chapter)

"The pressure here feels just like the Divine Lord’s pressure in Thunder Prison Valley. If one spends a long time here, it can temper the physique!"

He pondered silently.

Previously, the pressure on the White Jade Staircase was too weak and had no effect on his current flesh.

Even if he stayed for a thousand or ten thousand years, it would be the same.

But now it’s different.

After stepping onto the thousandth stair, the pressure was already at the God Realm level, and upon reaching the two thousand five hundredth stair, it peaked at the First Level of the God Realm, nearly breaking into the Second Level.

Under such pressure.

Though Shen Changqing remained unaffected.

However—

Subtle changes were still happening in the background.

The secret reserves he previously opened up weren’t achieved through his own efforts but rather by consuming and refining various Elixirs and Supreme Treasures, leading to the growth he had today.

Though.

This method expedited Shen Changqing’s progress significantly.

It also had certain downsides.

Chiefly.

The main issue was a flimsy foundation.

While Martial Dao’s strength allowed him to surpass challenges, the swift surge in power invariably led to an unstable foundation.

The Thunder Prison was an excellent place to stabilize one’s foundation.

However.

Shen Changqing opted for a breakthrough over stabilizing his foundation.

He hunted Thunder Spirits and refined Thunder Essence.

Initially.

He felt nothing amiss.

But now, after stepping onto the White Jade Staircase, Shen Changqing noticeably felt the flimsiness of his foundation.

Currently.

On the two thousand five hundredth stair.

He sensed that although his realm lacked physical substance, his vitality had settled somewhat.

Overall, his strength experienced a slight increase.

If he could truly complete all ninety-nine thousand stairs, Shen Changqing had a premonition he would reap enormous rewards.

However—

Success remained uncertain.

Clearing his thoughts.

With unwavering focus, he continued forward.

Upon reaching the three thousandth stair, the pressure officially entered the Second Level of the God Realm.

Yet.

Shen Changqing continued steadily, neither hurried nor slow.

By the time he reached the six thousandth stair, the God Realm pressure had escalated to the Third Level.

Nine thousand stairs!

Fourth Level of the God Realm!

Fifteen thousand stairs!

Fifth Level of the God Realm!

By the time he reached twenty thousand stairs, the pressure had reached the Sixth Level of the God Realm.

Buzz—

At that moment.

A formidable aura erupted from Shen Changqing’s static body.

His once flimsy foundation was now completely settled.

The flesh was refined.

Vitality surged.

Despite not breaking through his realm, his strength had significantly advanced.

Moreover.

Alongside the refinement of his flesh and the surging vitality, he felt a sealed secret reserve within his flesh faintly vibrate, as if ready to be unlocked at any moment.

"Ninety-nine thousand on the Sky-Piercing Road!"

"This is akin to the Supreme Treasure for Martial Dao!"

Shen Changqing’s heart was stirred.

The White Jade Staircase constantly exuded abundant Spiritual Energy, which surged into his body with each step he took.

Following that.

The pressure swiftly transformed it into his strength.

On the current twenty thousand stairs.

His foundation completely stabilized.

Going forward, his focus was primarily on breakthroughs.

He was curious.

If he could indeed complete all ninety-nine thousand stairs, whether he could possibly enter the Eighth Level of the Cave Heaven.

With this thought.

Shen Changqing set his face resolute, paused briefly at the twenty thousand stairs, then continued upwards.

Though.

Clearing one thousand stairs alone qualified him as having passed the challenge.

However—

To him, the longer he persevered on the White Jade Staircase, the greater benefits he would receive, leaving prematurely would result in significant loss.

No matter what.

He must proceed to the last step.

Unless he truly couldn’t endure, there was no reason to leave.

Without the White Jade Staircase.

No guarantee existed for another opportunity.

Therefore.

Until the final step, he would not leave the White Jade Staircase.

Moreover, from the given information, one thousand stairs was merely the threshold to pass, the further he progressed, the higher the rewards would be.

As seen with the Universe Moving Talisman earlier.

The offerings of the Sky-Piercing Road could never be compared to the rewards of the Zhongshan Clan’s Ascension Tower.

Should he obtain some Supreme Treasures.

The benefits would be self-evident.

The current pressure from the Sixth Level of the God Realm might be strong, yet it couldn’t halt Shen Changqing’s steps.

—

Bang!!

The terrifying pressure lashed out, causing Zhongshan Peng’s steps to stagger and almost tumble down the White Jade Staircase.

In the final moment, he barely stabilized his posture, avoiding a direct fall.

"Such... such powerful pressure!"

Zhongshan Peng’s expression darkened.

He hadn’t expected that upon merely entering the thirty thousand steps of the White Jade Staircase, the pressure would evolve dramatically, nearly overwhelming him.

Indeed.

The pressure before was just at the Seventh Level of the God Realm.

But now.

The pressure had unmistakably ascended to the Eighth Level of the God Realm.

Mind you.

The Eighth Level pressure seemed not too strong.

However, one must realize.

This pressure couldn’t be resisted with Divine Power, only with the flesh.

To withstand the Eighth Level pressure, the flesh must reach the Eighth Level of strength.