"Why is he running upwards?"

"Is this guy trying to seize the second step? My god, he just endured Ning Haotian's Primordial Qi attack. Even if he miraculously withstood it, it's impossible for him to recover in such a short time!"

The crowd exclaimed in shock.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Wang Xu.

Wang Xu, however, continued his stride with light steps, rushing straight upwards on the stairs as if he were walking on flat ground.

"What...what does he want to do?"

Within the second step, there was a figure that Wang Xu was very familiar with.

Bai Curse.

When Wang Xu killed Ning Haocang, it was Bai Curse who stepped forward, almost killing Wang Xu on the spot.

At this moment, Bai Curse appeared slightly lost in thought, looking at Wang Xu rushing over, his eyes filled with a complex expression.

How many years has it been?

A nameless nobody who could be killed in a mere moment back then, now not only has the ability to counter-kill Ning Haotian but also possesses the capability to stand on equal footing with him!

Bai Curse's face was full of bitterness.

However, what surprised Bai Curse was that Wang Xu actually brushed past him without even glancing at the people on the second step, heading straight for the first step!

He wants to challenge the first step!

This was Wang Xu's ultimate goal set before entering the Celestial Tier.

He wants to ascend to the first step, at least become the direct disciple of a Divine Sect Elder, to gain the qualification to ascend the Celestial God Peak and compete for the legendary "Celestial God List"!

But Wang Xu wasted a lot of time on the third step earlier.

The reason he didn't hesitate to clash with others and seize the steps for the three women was to repay the favor they showed him.

Rou Lin, once spoke for him in front of the Shen Yi Sect Master. When Wang Xu killed Ning Haocang, Bai Curse wanted to kill him to avenge. If not for the Shen Yi Sect Master intervening, he would likely have died at Bai Curse's hands.

Senior Sister Xin Wan, always took care of him in the Void Star Sect, even being willing to be injured by Ning Haotian for it.

As for Han Qing'Er...

Wang Xu had no so-called kindness to her, but after unintentionally witnessing Han Qing'Er bathing, he just wanted to make some amends.

But now he truly owes Han Qing'Er a huge favor.

Since all the troublesome matters have been resolved, Wang Xu naturally cannot delay any longer. He must take one of the eighteen seats on the first step!

...

"This little guy, does he want to compete for a position on the first step?"

On the island, seeing Wang Xu pass by the second step without stopping, the Sect Leader of Taichu Star Sect spoke up.

"To be able to kill Ning Haotian, such strength is more than enough to vie for a place on the first step!"

The Sect Leader of Four Symbols Star Sect said, "It's just that he should have been seriously injured earlier, and the Seven Luminaries' beloved disciple used his Jade Body to help him recover... to put it this way, he should be considered as having used drugs, shouldn't he also be thrown into the Ninth Layer?"

"Four Symbols Sect Leader, how can the Jade Body be compared to drugs? It is an Innate Divine Body, a rarity even in the entire Imperial Extreme Divine Sect!"

The Sect Leader of Void Star Sect spoke up.

Wang Xu is his future direct disciple, he definitely cannot be thrown into the Ninth Layer.

"Void Sect Leader, you're so partial to this disciple because you intend to accept him as a direct disciple after the Celestial Ascension, don't you?"

The Sect Leader of Four Symbols saw through Void Sect Leader's thoughts and glanced at him, "While it's a good idea, don't overestimate yourself. This child's strength is above Ning Haotian's, why would he submit himself to be under you? He will surely choose an elder figure as his master, so don't waste your efforts!"

"You..."

Void Sect Leader was speechless, unable to respond for a moment.

Indeed, Wang Xu has strength exceeding Ning Haotian's, with limitless talent and potential. Why would he willingly acknowledge a Star Sect Leader as his master?

"Four Symbols' statement is not wrong."

An elder with grayed hair suddenly spoke up.

This person wore a black Flowing Cloud Robe, with cloud patterns on it, known as one of the three famous Divine Sect Elders of the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect—Elder Yun Qu!

"This disciple named Wang Xu, while his talent isn't extraordinarily prominent, he has had opportunities, which brought him this level of strength. Perhaps he is very suitable to become my direct disciple."

Elder Yun Qu's words made the Void Sect Leader's heart skip a beat, secretly thinking this wasn't good.

In a situation where his chances were already slim, now that Elder Yun Qu has explicitly stated his intentions, isn't it obvious he's trying to snatch the disciple?

Even Elder Yun Qu has made a move; how much chance do I still have?

The Void Sect Leader pondered rapidly.

However, then again, everything can be negotiated as long as the benefits he's offering are large enough. He doesn't believe Wang Xu wouldn't acknowledge him as a master!

Thinking of this, the Void Sect Leader began to consider what would be most enticing to Wang Xu?

...

At this moment, Wang Xu, sprinting all the way, already saw the cloud-covered first step from afar, with over thirty people gathered there.

"Huh? Why is it not Ning Haotian coming up?"

The genius sitting in the eighteenth position saw Wang Xu and was immediately puzzled.

"Someone else is coming? Who is this person, and why haven't I seen him among the disciples?"

Not only did the one in the eighteenth seat see Wang Xu, but all the other genius strongmen occupying the seats, as well as those who hadn't seized a seat yet and were devising strategies at the side, focused their gazes on Wang Xu.

Wang Xu's figure had already arrived at the first step.

"Kid, this is not the place you should be, get the hell down!"

Suddenly, a white light as swift as an arrow shot out with intense disdain towards Wang Xu!

The attacker was a bald man in a yellow robe.

The attack speed of the bald man in the yellow robe was extremely fast, which made it clear that he had already reached the Peak Initial Celestial God Realm!

The others watched with expressions eager to see a spectacle.

The first tier is not a place everyone can reach.

To enter the first tier, one must go through the "test" of those already on the first tier.

Ning Haotian faced a similar test when he ascended, but his challenger was not this bald man in the yellow robe, but another first tier strongman.

Wang Xu's eyes narrowed.

The streak of white light brushed past his face by just a fraction of an inch.

"Did he dodge it?"

The once-spectating genius warriors on their seats now had a slight change in their expressions.

Hiss!

As he avoided the attack, the Thunder God Universe Light Saber in Wang Xu's hand swung out fiercely.

Blood spurted, a cry of pain echoed, and a severed arm flew into the air. The bald man in the yellow robe clutched his bleeding wound, his face turning ashen.

"You..."

The bald man in the yellow robe showed an angry expression, but when he met Wang Xu's eyes—cold like a demon—his body involuntarily shivered, especially noticing the small crack on Wang Xu's forehead, he hastily lowered his head.

"I concede!"

The bald man in the yellow robe immediately chose to concede.

His entire being turned into a beam of light and disappeared from the spot.

Having already lost an arm to Wang Xu, with a mortal body, he could not let his blood flow so uncontrollably, or he would die from excessive blood loss.

"Among the Peak Initial Celestial Gods, I haven't seen you before. You must have just been promoted recently, state your name."

In the distance, an eagle-eyed man on the fifth tier spoke.

The eagle-eyed man's profile was as if it had been scorched by fire, sinister and terrifying. He had not repaired this wound, leaving it on his face, clearly suggesting that this burn mark held significant meaning for him.

"Wang Xu."

Wang Xu spoke indifferently.

Everyone thought for a moment, but no one could recall a disciple by that name existing in the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect.

However, the small incident caused by Wang Xu did not impact much, and soon everyone once again turned their attention to the fight for seats on the first tier.

Wang Xu was also observing.

There were eighteen seats on the first tier, all currently occupied.

Meanwhile, over a dozen genius warriors in the audience were discussing in small groups how to deal with those on the tier.

Soon, someone stepped forward.

"Deng Feidi! I want your position!"

Two people issued the challenge simultaneously, aiming to challenge the person on the tenth-tier seat.

Deng Feidi sat cross-legged on the tier, a crude Cold Iron Sword laid across his lap. Facing the challenge of the two, a fierce gleam flashed in his eyes, and then he leaped off the tier.

Clang!

The three figures clashed instantly.

The battle immediately drew many eyes, and Wang Xu was no exception.

Two attacking one, they had the advantage in numbers and strength.

Unexpectedly, Deng Feidi did not show any sign of falling behind, growing fiercer as he fought.

Watching the battle, Wang Xu noticed numerous subtle details.

Their mastery of power had reached an extremely proficient level.

The precision of their attacks, along with the strength of their reflexes, was even slightly superior to Wang Xu's.

Moreover, many mysterious and unpredictable attacks seemed incomprehensible, yet each move sought weaknesses, creating killing opportunities!

Halfway through, even Wang Xu couldn't help but be slightly moved.

Such techniques, without long-term contemplation and cultivation, could hardly reach such a smooth, unobstructed state!

This is the genius warriors of the first tier.

Far stronger than Ning Haotian.

As the battle neared its end, it was clear Deng Feidi's strength could no longer sustain him against two simultaneous attackers.

"You win."

Deng Feidi quickly sheathed the crude Cold Iron Sword, his face slightly pale as he spoke with a smile.

The two wielding dual blades also immediately ceased their attacks.

In the first tier, there's never a meeting of life and death.

Everyone here is a strong warrior; if you force a fight to the death, your opponent will surely explode with final strength, and you won't come out unharmed!

By then, even if you kill the opponent, will you have any strength left to deal with the other challengers?

Therefore, all battles stop at a point. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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