Chapter 224: Only the Extraordinary Can Ascend the Heavenly Stairway

The news of Feng Wushuang's intention to challenge Jin Yan, Hu Hao, and others, as well as his declaration of wanting to enter the imperial family, spread like wildfire in the Great Yan Imperial City.

Anyone who heard it couldn't help but scoff at it.

Some who didn't know Feng Wushuang even inquired about him, only to find out that he was just an ordinary disciple of the Five Elements Sect, which brought waves of mockery.

"It's truly ignorant to think of entering the Great Yan Imperial Family. It's laughable."

"I doubt he can even pass the level set by Hu Hao and others. When the Heavenly Stairs of Yan Yun open, it will be quite a spectacle."

This news must have been spread by Hu Hao and others with the intention of humiliating Feng Wushuang. Even if he dies, it would be a death filled with shame.

At the same time, news of Qingyangzi issuing a challenge to exterminate Ye Chen also spread, and everyone believed that Ye Chen, the murderer, had no way out.

Ye Chen naturally knew nothing about the rumors in the imperial city. At this moment, he was meditating, bearing the stars on his back, like a celestial phenomenon, faintly exuding the aura of the heavens, as if he were about to break through the myriad realms.

Behind him, the Vermilion Bird and the Black Tortoise hovered, like two guardian mythical beasts, standing behind him.

Suddenly, another figure condensed into view, astonishingly a White Tiger, emanating a fierce and sharp aura, crazily evolving.

"The White Tiger Sword Technique has finally been restored," Ye Chen opened his eyes, a trace of relief flashing through them.

He then put away the sword technique and summoned the Nine Nether Platform.

Ye Chen had always been curious about the Nine Nether Platform. It was definitely an imperial-level immortal treasure, yet it appeared in the lower realm. What secrets lay within the Nine Nether? What was the old guy hiding?

"Never mind, let's put that aside for now. Let's refine some of the power of the Nine Nether Platform first. If things don't go well in this Great Yan, I hope to restore the Myriad Realms level," Ye Chen's mouth curled up with a somewhat ferocious smile, as if the Nine Nether Platform thirsted for blood.

As time passed, more and more warriors poured into the Great Yan Imperial City, most of them young geniuses, and even some from the older generation wanted to climb the Heavenly Stairs.

In the past hundred years, the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs had only opened three times, with the most recent being thirty years ago. Therefore, many warriors had never climbed the Heavenly Stairs before and wanted to try it today.

On this day, billions of people gathered under the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs.

Ye Chen and Feng Wushuang also arrived.

Ye Chen had not broken through to the Myriad Realms, but Feng Wushuang had made great progress, already reaching the Imperial Martial Triple Realm. In just one month, he had broken through two realms, which was unimaginable before.

"Feng Wushuang, today you will definitely lose face and die of shame," Jin Yan and Hu Hao and other geniuses walked over, all looking at Feng Wushuang with disdain.

"And you, Qingyangzi is about to descend, you're also doomed," Hu Hao looked at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen glanced at them, a cold light flashing in his eyes, making Hu Hao and others tremble slightly, not daring to be too aggressive, fearing to provoke this madman Ye Chen.

If the other party really went crazy, even if they were about to die, they would drag a few people down with them, which would not be worth the loss.

Looking at their backs, Feng Wushuang said coldly, "If you lose today, remember to kneel down and apologize."

Hu Hao and others stopped for a moment, turned around, and said coldly, "If you can beat us, kneeling down and apologizing won't be a problem."

Suddenly, a melodious voice rang out in the sky, followed by a brilliant light shining down on the thousand-foot Heavenly Stairs, instantly transforming the space. The dazzling light, like stars, turned the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs into a strange space.

As the space changed, the billions of people fell silent, their eyes sharp as they looked at the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs.

The Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs, in terms of talent and destiny.

Even if one doesn't reach the peak, as long as they can stand out from the billions, it's probably enough to become famous in the Great Yan, and take a leap into the dragon's gate.

"Humming!"

At the same time, within the imperial city, there came a thunderous roar, and countless runes soared into the sky, enveloping the entire inner city.

The thousand-foot Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs seemed to have become the only entrance to the city.

Otherwise, one would have to break through the great formation to enter.

"Eighteen formations, closing off the void, like a turtle shell," Ye Chen looked at the dazzling array and sneered inwardly. This formation should be at the Myriad Realms level.

It should have been built by the Great Yan's Wangxian Tower.

It seemed solid as a rock, but in Ye Chen's eyes, it was nothing. To break it, just one sword strike would do.

"The inner city is closed, and the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs become the only entrance. It seems that the Great Yan values Ye Wuji quite a bit."

"Do you think Ye Wuji dares to come?"

"Are you kidding? The Great Yan has several immortal martial artists, not to mention countless peak saint martial artists. Even if Ye Wuji is as monstrous as rumored, can he fight against immortal martial artists at the Sixth Realm?"

"That's right, even if Ye Wuji shows up, what can he do?"

"Maybe Ye Wuji is among us in the crowd right now. When he tries to climb the Heavenly Stairs, he will sneak away in embarrassment. His arrogant words will eventually become a joke."

Seeing the inner city closed and the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs open, billions of people began to stir.

Many were watching, wanting to see if Ye Wuji was among them.

"What are you looking at?" Ye Chen saw Feng Wushuang also looking around and couldn't help but be curious.

"I wonder if Ye Wuji is really among the crowd, and if he dares to come," Feng Wushuang said curiously.

"Why would I impersonate?" Ye Chen shook his head and smiled.

"That's good." Feng Wushuang breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Ye Chen would talk big and say he wanted to impersonate Ye Wuji. If that were the case, they would be swallowed up by the billions of people in an instant.

However, what Ye Chen said next startled her.

"Because I am Ye Wuji, there's no need to impersonate."

"Hush!" Feng Wushuang was so scared that she quickly covered Ye Chen's mouth and said, "You're really suicidal. If you impersonate Ye Wuji at this moment, the Great Yan Imperial Family won't need to take action. The billions of people around here will swallow you up."

"Alright, I won't say anything," Ye Chen pulled away Feng Wushuang's hand, smiling helplessly.

Not saying anything at this moment wouldn't matter much; he could just step into the imperial family directly.

"Without being extraordinary, one cannot ascend the Heavenly Stairs. Those who wish to enter the imperial family can all climb the Heavenly Stairs, but they must bear the consequences themselves," at this moment, a majestic voice rang out from within the imperial family.

No one knew whose voice it was, but it shook the heavens and made everyone's complexion change.

Without being extraordinary, one cannot ascend the Heavenly Stairs. Otherwise, one must bear the consequences themselves.

What terror does the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs truly hold?

"Feng Wushuang, let's see how far you can go."

Hu Hao glanced at Feng Wushuang's direction, then stepped onto the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs.

In an instant, stars shimmered, causing his body to tremble violently as if he was about to fall, but in the end, he stabilized himself. This scene made the crowd secretly shocked.

"Hu Hao is a genius from the Clearwater Cliff, yet he's struggling like this. It seems that the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs are truly terrifying," the hearts of the billions of people quivered.

If even Hu Hao was struggling, how far could they go on the Yan Yun Heavenly Stairs?