There are others too? Unwavering heart!

'This Eternal Glory Sect is indeed a variable. Such a sect did not exist the last time yet now, it suddenly appeared out of nowhere as it boasted overwhelming benefits and background. The calamity isn't too far from now, with the help from this sect, I'll have a better chance at stopping it than the last time!' thought the young man resolutely in his heart as his body trembled upon reaching the next step.

'With the experiences from my previous life, I'll have a better chance of leading this generation in fighting against that calamity, and especially that man.' his eyes glinted sharply as those tragic memories came surging back to him.

The world at that time could only be described as tragic and cataclysmic as almost all the races in the Boundless Heaven World, especially humans, despaired upon the descent of those terrifying beings.

They were the harbingers of death, they reaped havoc and brought destruction all over the world with an unstoppable momentum, and they'll do it again this time for sure.

'Perhaps I can implore for the Dragon Race's help this time around. If they helped the last time then our chance on winning would've been extremely high.' sighed Chu Feng as he recalled that tragic memory.

And then, as if sensing someone's gaze on him, he turned and looked around only to see a godly young man with a celestial-like appearance looking straight at him. His deep golden eyes were as if they could pry upon all the secrets under the heavens. Chu Feng felt like he was stark naked in front of those eyes and that all of his secrets were exposed and revealed upon a simple glance.

'So he's the sect-leader of the Eternal Glory Sect. It's incomprehensible how a simple gaze could induce such a feeling in me. Even in my previous life, only those above the False God could give me such a feeling. Who exactly is this person?' thought Chu Feng.

Such a person would've made his reputation in his previous life, but he had never seen or heard of this person before, be it him or the Eternal Glory Sect as well.

Meanwhile, Tian Long was looking at the young man as he checked his status page.

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Status

Name: Chu Feng

Age: 14 (Previous life = 27)

Cultivation: Tempered Body Level 9.

Description: A leading apex genius from a different timeline that has been reincarnated into this world. His current body's talent could be said to be very, very mediocre, however, due to the tragic events in his previous life, his martial heart and will has been tempered to the point that it could be said to be unprecedented in this world.

Talent Grades:

Innate Talent: Mortal Grade

Physique: Mortal Grade

Comprehension: 5

Will: 12

Luck: 6

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(Note: 10 points are the max for Comprehension, Will and Luck.)

"Oh? His Will stat is actually 12 points?! Not just 11, but 12?! I wonder what he had experienced for his will and martial heart to evolve to such an unprecedented level." wondered Tian Long as he was taken aback when he looked at Chu Feng's status page.

"Both Mortal grades for Innate Talent and Physique, mediocre indeed. However, mortal grades are the ones that are easiest to mold! With the help of the Apex System, I'll help this disciple of mine be an unrivaled existence of this world!" said Tian Long as he looked at Chu Feng with a burning gaze.

(Note: Considering they both had two lives, they're about the same age... xD)

"System, is it possible to find out Chu Feng's past and how he was able to reincarnate?" asked Tian Long.

[ Ding! It's possible for the price of 1,000,000 apex points. ] said the system bluntly.

"1,000,000?!" Tian Long almost choked when he heard the number of points needed.

[ The kid's previous life contains a lot of earth-shattering secrets that are linked to the Boundless Heaven World's future. ]

Tian Long was taken aback. "It's that serious? The future of the whole world? For real?"

[ Yes. ]

He then shook his head. "That amount is too much. How about how Chu Feng reincarnated?"

[ Ding! The answer to that costs 2,000,000 apex points. ]

Tian Long almost vomited blood when he heard the system's answer.

'I could buy two rare bloodlines and other treasures and pills with that amount of points!'

"Forget it." Tian Long gave up when suddenly the system's voice rang again.

[ Ding! The host will play a major role or even becoming the deciding factor in the oncoming calamity in the near future. ]

Tian Long's expression became solemn when he heard the system's words. 'It seems that my life in this world won't be as easy as I thought.'

He then sighed and asked. "Can I know what kind of calamity it is?"

[ Ding! The system can answer that question with one word, War. For more information, the host would have to pay an enormous amount of apex points. ]

Tian Long became serious when he heard the word "War".

'It seems that I really need to look for some historical books to find out some of the histories of this world.' he thought in his heart.

...

After staring at Tian Long for a while, Chu Feng then started climbing once more, hoping to increase his latent talent and potential by using the magical stairway.

...

An hour later,

There were only 70 participants left as they all reached the 270th step.

These 70 could be considered to be the elite of the elites of their generation. They're bound to have a bright future ahead of them and will play a big role in the future.

The 3 young ones that Tian Long was watching were still amongst those 70. They might not be at the lead but they remained steady as they climbed the Celestial Stairway with a steady pace.

The participants could feel their body and dantian heating up as a good amount of pure heavenly energy entered their body, intending to shatter their bottlenecks and further consolidate their foundation while increasing their innate talents.

There were treasures in this world which could increase one's Innate Talent and Physique, however, they were incredibly rare and one could only encounter it depending on his or her destiny.

The stairway emitted an incredibly pure heavenly energy as it entered their meridians, increasing their width. Their dantian were also nourished as it slowly became bigger and sturdier which would make their future cultivation speed faster.

Their bodies also released some black substances which suddenly dissipated quickly. Their bodies were being slowly cleansed of the impurities within them as they climbed higher and higher.

Feeling the magical things happening in their body, the participants were further driven and became more determined to climb the Celestial Stairway.

Of course, those that were knocked out similarly got a small improvement on their Innate Talent and Physique.

However, this "small improvements" were from the standards of the Apex System. To the ones that were sent out of the stairway, this could be said to be a once in a lifetime opportunity which would help them in their cultivation paths for their whole lives.

275th step - there are only 55 participants left.

278th step - 48 participants left.

280th step - 37 participants.

283rd step - 30 participants.

287th step - 24 par...

289th ste...

...

Eventually, there were only 10 participants left, and they all stood at the 293rd step.

They were the best of the best, the apex young geniuses of their generation and the pride of the Endless Forces Continent.

They will shine like the brightest of stars into the coming future.

They all looked at one another with an unwavering will and determined eyes.

Even though their bodies were tired to the point that it would split apart and threaten to break, they steeled themselves as they wanted to grasp this great opportunity in front of them.

Then, they all stepped forward at the same time, intending to be the victors of this trial.