System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

"This junior pays respects to the senior. This disciple is Temushan, a member of the Temu clan."

Tie Mushan beamed with flattery. The old man guarding the nine steps seemed oblivious, leisurely sipping his immortal wine from his yellow gourd. He merely glanced at the large, simple-minded man with a smile, then gestured towards the nine steps, saying, "If you can't withstand it, give up willingly. Don't damage your foundation, or you won't be able to join the sect this year."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Temushan bowed respectfully, then strode confidently toward the stairs.

However, the instant he stepped onto the steps, the surrounding array was triggered, unleashing powerful energy unique to the array. The exposed array runes were so exquisite and profound that even Chen Xuan could not discern their grade.

"It's actually a grand formation?"

Realizing he was already within the great formation, Tie Mushan dared not relax for a moment and hurriedly mobilized his divine power to strengthen himself, ready to deal with any possible emergencies.

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Wuwuwu——

As the grand formation materialized, numerous array runes suddenly appeared above Tiemushan's head. These runes intertwined densely, quickly outlining the contours of an object.

"Judging from its appearance, it should be a bronze cauldron weighing nine thousand catties."

As the nine-thousand-pound bronze cauldron gradually took shape, it slowly descended. During this time, no matter how Tie Mushan dodged left and right, he could not avoid it. It seemed that the only way out was to catch the bronze cauldron steadily and then step onto the steps.

In the end, with no other choice, Tiemushan could only stretch out his hands, lift the cauldron with all his might, and then carefully step by step, he made his way up the stairs.

Chen Xuan carefully observed this series of actions from the side.

wow-

When Tiemushan stepped onto the first step, the thin layer of liquid stored in the depression of that step was gently stirred.

Judging from Temushan's expression, he seemed completely unaffected by the liquid.

Seeing that everything was going smoothly, Temushan's confidence grew even stronger, and he stood firmly on the first step.

But just as he was feeling triumphant, holding the nine-thousand-pound bronze cauldron high in both hands, attempting to lift one foot to step onto the second step, his face suddenly turned deathly pale.

When he stood still on the steps, everything was fine. But as soon as he tried to lift one foot and place it on the second step, an immense pressure, as heavy as a thousand pounds, suddenly pressed down on him.

"How can this be?"

Fortunately, Tie Mushan was a cultivator who specialized in refining his body with divine and demonic powers, and his brute strength was quite astonishing. He gritted his teeth, struggled to lift the cauldron with both hands, and after much difficulty, he barely managed to climb the second step.

At this moment, Tie Mushan's arms, which were originally relaxed and free, were now slightly bent, indicating that the actual weight of the nine thousand catties bronze cauldron had changed.

"I am determined to join the Xuanqing Palace, no matter what!"

By the time Tiemushan reached the second step, he was already drenched in sweat. When he climbed the third step, his face turned as red as blood, and he was panting heavily, as if he might collapse from exhaustion at any moment.

Chen Xuan frowned, staring at Tie Mushan's exhausted appearance, and many thoughts arose in his mind.

Just as Tiemushan was lifting the cauldron with both hands, attempting to force his way up to the fourth step, the guardian elder spoke up at the opportune moment.

He shook his head slightly and said casually, "Silly boy, if you force yourself to climb the fourth step like this, not to mention whether you can pass the subsequent levels smoothly, your meridians will definitely suffer severe damage. Even if you are lucky enough to pass the third, fourth, or even fifth level, you will still be unable to escape the fate of failure in the end."