Ye Guichen now had a basic understanding of the steps’ situation.

Almost every step was a challenge.

Moreover, the techniques they concealed seemed to differ.

As for whether the step techniques he encountered were the same as others’, Ye Guichen didn’t know.

However, the current situation showed that the first two steps were related to the two techniques he practiced, and the third step contained thunder techniques.

What lay beyond, he had no idea.

Ye Guichen came this time aiming to enhance his arsenal as much as possible and naturally wouldn’t give up easily.

Soon, he entered the fourth step.

It was an art of movement.

Similar to the Godly Movement Technique, but more profound. If he could refine it to the realm of Great Perfection, he might reach Sun Wukong’s ability to leap 180,000 li in a single bound.

Then came the fifth step, the sixth step.

Ye Guichen didn’t stay long on each step, just a few minutes.

A few minutes later, Ye Guichen reached the seventh step.

Long Yuntai and the others felt their breath catch.

"How is this possible? How could that kid easily reach the seventh step?" Chen Xiaonuan was still somewhat incredulous, "Could it be that his talent surpasses all previous Sect Masters?"

"I was right, truly I was right!" Long Yuntai couldn’t help but marvel, then heaved a sigh: "But, the seventh step should be the limit. No matter how talented he is, he can’t go further."

The old man squinted his eyes without a word.

But within, stormy waves were stirring in his heart.

Terrifying!

Back then, reaching the third step nearly cost him his life. Yet seeing Ye Guichen now, he seemed unscathed, even relaxed.

Simultaneously, the old man felt a bit deflated.

Are people really this different?

For the Esoteric Sect, they were merely stele guardians.

No one knew the origin of the Holy Stele, or its true power.

They joined the Esoteric Sect merely as stele guardians, learning but a fraction of its secrets.

No one knew what lay beyond the seventh step, as no one had ever been there.

So, they were eagerly anticipating to see if Ye Guichen could achieve this unprecedented feat.

Boom!

The next second, as Ye Guichen set foot on the first step, strange phenomena occurred between heaven and earth.

The sky began to gather dark clouds densely.

Of course, this time it wasn’t just Ye Guichen who could see it, everyone could.

The dark clouds slowly gathered above the Holy Stele, and a vague large face seemed to appear.

Upon seeing this, Long Yuntai and others felt as if they were being watched.

More fearsome was that the indistinct large face exerted a pressure like a mountain, almost suffocating them.

Fortunately, the dark clouds quickly dispersed.

The large face soon vanished as well.

Ye Guichen, however, didn’t notice the face, absorbed in his own world.

While Long Yuntai and others took a deep breath, exchanging startled glances.

"Did you see those clouds earlier?" Long Yuntai whispered, fearing the horrific face above the clouds would hear.

Chen Xiaonuan’s face was pale as she nodded gently: "Saw it, could it be related to that kid?"

"He is our Sect Master, mind your words." The old man abruptly spoke, striking the ground heavily with his staff.

Having traversed many levels, Ye Guichen as Sect Master was unquestionable now.

Chen Xiaonuan also conceded, realizing her mistake, quickly shutting her mouth, gazing at Ye Guichen.

Ye Guichen now stood as if in a world of quicksand.

Winds swept wildly around, fiercely charging at Ye Guichen.

Ye Guichen used Wood Long Evergreen technique to hide within vines, which he buried into the ground, remaining unmoved against the sandstorm.

The sand blew for a while, found it couldn’t do anything to Ye Guichen, then quickly retreated.

This stage passed easily.

Ye Guichen once more lifted his foot, as if familiar with the path.

Step by step...

Unaware, Ye Guichen arrived at the hundredth step.

Long Yuntai and others observing were already agog, unable to believe their eyes.

Apparently noticing something amiss, other Esoteric Sect members also gathered at the steps, looking up.

"How is this possible?"

"Could the Holy Stele be malfunctioning, how could one reach a hundred steps?"

"Right, let me try, it can’t be possible!"

A relatively young man, suspecting a failure in the Holy Stele, quickly walked onto the steps, but within seconds, his face turned extremely unsightly. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Hurriedly, he leaped back, moderated his breath with effort, then exhaled in relief, saying awkwardly: "There is nothing wrong with the Holy Stele, but how did he do it?"

The crowd was at a loss for words to describe their feelings.

Ye Guichen’s actions had completely exceeded their understanding.

And while they puzzled, Ye Guichen had already reached the 108th step.

In an instant!

The Holy Stele emitted brilliant golden light, and obscure golden beams flooded into Ye Guichen’s mind.

Moreover, at some unknown time, a rainbow cloud rose in the sky.

The rainbow cloud surrounded Ye Guichen.

Meanwhile, from the heavens, a sound seemed to softly exclaim, evidently astounded.

However, the exclamation quickly dissipated.

Only golden light illuminated the entire Nameless Island.

Not far away, two pirates lying on a pirate ship enjoying the rare peace, suddenly saw the golden light from the mountaintop, raising their heads.

"What’s that?"

"Golden light? That is golden light!"

"Look, it seems to coming from the Stele."

"What’s happening, is an immortal ascending?"

"Do you think that guy is really an immortal?"

"Of course, he can kill without touching the sword, can you?"

"Look, in that golden light, there seems to be a figure!"

The two pirates stared amazed at the island’s center.

At this moment, the sky was enveloped in golden light.

In that brief moment, a faint human figure appeared within the golden glow.

The silhouette was hundred feet tall, sitting cross-legged with closed eyes, exuding an indescribable profundity.

Truly like an immortal descending, illuminating all things.

"Let flowers bloom!"

The figure suddenly spoke.

In an instant, an array of red flowers bloomed across the island.

Brilliant and colorful, as if an immortal realm.