Godslayer: You get two at the start, Supreme Divine Ruins.

Meng Yingxue glanced at Shen Qingzhu with a resentful look and said softly, "Qingzhu, why do you always say things that come true?"

A year ago, I failed on the very first step of Xiao Ge's Qilin Step, and it left a lasting impression. Now, I have to do it all over again.

It can't be entirely blamed on her, after all, she is a pure healing-type forbidden energy user, petite in stature, and her physical condition is inherently weak. It's already a miracle that she didn't faint.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Shen Qingzhu's face. She turned her head away shyly, not daring to meet Meng Yingxue's resentful gaze.

Baili Pangpang muttered to himself, "Brother Xiao didn't use his intimidation on us the first time, so he probably won't this time either, right?"

Lin Qiye rolled her eyes at him: "Didn't you hear Brother Xiao say he wanted to test our strength? This time we'll probably have to face it together."

Cao Yuan held one hand in front of his chest, while the other hand kept fiddling with imaginary Buddhist prayer beads, muttering, "Amitabha."

Baili Pangpang asked curiously, "Old Cao, didn't you say you weren't a monk? Why are you chanting Buddhist prayers?"

Molly said softly, "He's performing a pre-ordained prayer for us."

Xiao Ge was already at the Chi Realm a year ago, and now he's at least at the Chuan Realm.

With his monstrous combat prowess, the power of the Qilin Step would only be even more terrifying.

Shen Qingzhu interjected at the opportune moment: "Moreover, we cannot use the Forbidden Ruins to resist right now; we can only tough it out."

Everyone was silent when they heard this.

Cao Yuan silently gave a thumbs up, indicating his agreement with the two men's views.

However, while they were feeling distressed, the Dao runes beneath Lin Xiao's feet had already rapidly condensed into a form.

With one step, a terrifying pressure swept down on the crowd below like a torrent.

Just as Molly said, Lin Xiao's Qilin Step is becoming increasingly terrifying.

To Lin Xiao's relief, despite the immense pressure everyone felt, they all gritted their teeth and persevered, not giving up at the very first step.

Meng Yingxue also gritted her teeth, struggling to resist the oppressive force.

Shen Qingzhu silently put his arm around her waist, helping to share some of the pressure.

Meng Yingxue blushed and turned to look at Shen Qingzhu, only to find that he turned his head away indifferently, but his hands behind his back and the muscles hidden under his clothes were trembling slightly.

Baili Pangpang's cheeks trembled: "Brother Xiao, this is too powerful! Is this really the strength that Chuanjing can possess?"

Lin Xiao did indeed exude the aura of the Sichuan Realm, but his oppressive aura was several times more terrifying than Yuan Gang's.

Molly clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with an unyielding determination: "Baili Pangpang, can you last until the fifth step?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Baili Pangpang's eyes; Molly rarely took the initiative to speak to him.

"Not necessarily, it depends on your attitude," he said with a sly smile.

A look of confusion flashed in Molly's eyes: "Me?"

Although Baili Pangpang was struggling to maintain his composure, he still managed to force a smile: "That's right, if you agree to be my girlfriend, then I can definitely hold on. Otherwise, I definitely can't."

Molly blushed slightly; she naturally understood what Baili Pangpang was thinking.

"see your performance."

she whispered.

Baili Pangpang was overjoyed: "Okay!"

Lin Qiye gritted his teeth: "Don't speak, save your strength for what's to come."

Cao Yuan had already put away the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, clearly focused on resisting the oppressive force.

Lin Xiao's voice carried a hint of appreciation: "Not bad, no one was forced to kneel down in the first step this time. The second step is coming."

He raised his foot again and took a step, causing the pressure to suddenly increase.

However, to Lin Xiao's surprise, he thought that a third of the people would fall down after this, but they were still gritting their teeth and persevering, even though their eyes were already bloodshot.

This left Lin Xiao unsure whether he should take the third step.

At this moment, Baili Pangpang grew anxious seeing that Lin Xiao hadn't made a move. If Lin Xiao didn't take five steps, wouldn't he be finished?

He immediately shouted, "Brother Xiao, keep going! We've been training for a year, I don't believe I can only last two steps! I can keep going!"

His words immediately resonated with the new recruits.

They trained hard for a year, how could they be defeated so easily?

The resilience and indomitable spirit they had honed throughout the year finally erupted at this moment.

They shouted in unison, "Instructor Lin, please continue!"

Lin Xiao's eyes gleamed with admiration as he slowly spoke, "Alright, the third step is coming."

"boom!"

As the third step was taken, half of the new recruits immediately knelt down.

The bones of the new recruits standing were also cracking.

Meng Yingxue knelt on the ground. Even with Shen Qingzhu's help in relieving the pressure, the effect was ultimately limited.

The veins on Shen Qingzhu's neck bulged, but she still forced herself to speak under the pressure: "Keep going, hang in there!"

Meng Yingxue nodded firmly.

Soon, the fourth step was taken. All the new recruits knelt on the ground, except for Lin Qiye and the others who were still standing with difficulty.

Lin Xiao looked at the new recruits who were about to faint, then dispelled the oppressive aura of the Qilin Step, no longer enveloping them.

By this time, Baili Pangpang's face had turned pale, but he remained standing there. He looked at Molly and saw that her legs were trembling.

Molly saw a smile in Baili Pangpang's eyes, as if to say, "There's one last step. Don't forget what you promised me."

She was somewhat dazed.

Whether it was during the evacuation of villagers or this time, Baili Pangpang's image in her eyes has become increasingly different from the image of a rich second-generation heir she had at the beginning.

She took a deep breath, suppressed the distracting thoughts in her mind, and tried her best to resist the oppressive force.

Meng Yingxue collapsed to the ground, her body trembling, barely able to hold on any longer.

But a dark shadow loomed over her, and she felt the pressure on her body instantly lessen.

She looked up and saw Shen Qingzhu bowing down to bear the pressure for her.

His cheeks were flushed, and his body was trembling violently.

Because the pressure comes from above, standing upright helps to reduce the pressure.

But Shen Qingzhu bent down and blocked most of the pressure for her.

However, before they could continue thinking, Lin Xiao had already taken his fifth step.

The ground cracked directly.

He dissipated the pressure, knowing the remaining recruits would definitely faint, so he removed it in less than a second.

However, the oppressive aura surrounding Lin Qiye and the others did not dissipate.

When he saw Shen Qingzhu, his expression turned strange: "This guy, he's willing to risk his life to pick up girls?"

At this moment, Lin Qiye and the others had all collapsed to the ground, but they were still barely able to hold on.

Only Shen Qingzhu remained standing, bowing to shield Meng Yingxue from the oppressive aura.

Seeing the blood trickling from Shen Qingzhu's mouth, Meng Yingxue cried out anxiously, "Qingzhu~ Don't worry about me! Brother Xiao will remove the pressure if he senses I can't take it anymore!"

Veins bulged on Shen Qingzhu's neck, his eyes were bloodshot, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. His voice sounded like it was being squeezed out of his throat: "Don't worry!"

After Lin Xiao removed his oppressive aura, Lin Qiye and the others lay back on the ground, breathing heavily.