The rise of a family, the Heavenly Evolution Divine Tree

However, those coveted Dao Foundation Treasures and incomparably precious spiritual herbs and medicines are as unattainable as the stars high above, as if shrouded by an invisible barrier, leaving everyone only to sigh in despair.

Only when the mysterious and solemn ladder to heaven is officially opened will there be a chance to witness their existence.

It is said that this Heavenly Ladder has a set of rules for climbing: based on the number of steps a climber successfully passes, it will generously bestow upon them a corresponding number of foundational treasures, as well as rare spiritual herbs and medicines as rewards.

Moreover, the quality of these spiritual herbs and medicines is astonishing, with even the lowest grade reaching the fourth rank! Even more remarkably, some of these herbs and medicines have already climbed to the fifth rank, making them rare treasures in the world.

While many students were anxiously awaiting the opening of the Heavenly Ladder, He Yuanhuan appeared remarkably calm and composed. She leisurely chatted with the girl beside her, whom she had recently rescued.

After a pleasant conversation, He Yuanhuan learned that the beautiful and refined girl's name was Su Ruoxi. It turned out that Su Ruoxi had a rather difficult life, having been an orphan with no one to rely on since childhood.

Fortunately, there is always a way out. She was later taken in and raised by a kind-hearted hermit.

The rogue cultivator was named Su Xue, and Su Ruoxi held her in high esteem, always affectionately calling her "Grandma."

Speaking of Su Ruoxi's breakthrough to the True Person Realm, there is an unknown and arduous journey behind it. Back then, Su Xue went through countless hardships and searched everywhere. In the end, her hard work paid off, and she successfully found an extremely rare water-attribute Dao Foundation Treasure.

It was thanks to this hard-won opportunity that Su Ruoxi was able to break through the bottleneck and embark on the path of cultivation. This year, she was fortunate enough to pass the extremely rigorous examination of Zhulu Academy and become a disciple of Zhulu Academy as she wished.

After hearing this, He Yuanhuan felt an indescribable sense of sympathy welling up in her heart. She opened her mouth, about to say something heartwarming and comforting, when suddenly, the previously calm crowd around her stirred up quite a commotion, as if a stone had been thrown into a lake.

It turned out that at that very moment, the legendary ladder to heaven was about to open! Accompanied by a dazzling burst of seven-colored light, a magnificent and spectacular staircase that seemed to reach straight to the sky slowly appeared in mid-air.

The seven-colored light was as dazzling and dreamlike as a dream, illuminating the entire sky with vibrant colors, leaving people mesmerized.

Everyone present was filled with excitement at the sight. Their eyes widened, burning with intense passion as they stared intently at the mysterious staircase leading to the unknown world and endless treasures.

Everyone was filled with anticipation and longing, eager to rush up and find out for themselves.

He Yuanhuan took a deep breath to calm his somewhat agitated emotions, then turned to Su Ruoxi beside him, his gaze intense, and said solemnly, "Ruoxi, let's work together and strive to reach even greater heights! I believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to overcome all difficulties and reap the glory and treasures that belong to us!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ruoxi nodded vigorously, her beautiful eyes shining with a resolute light, as if she were ready to face any challenge.

Just then, a clear and melodious bell rang out, echoing between heaven and earth like heavenly music. Hearing this bell, everyone stopped hesitating and stepped forward, vying to ascend the mysterious and unpredictable ladder to heaven.

At first, the steps didn't seem as difficult or dangerous as I had imagined, and walking on them was relatively easy and pleasant.

However, as they continued to climb, the disciples gradually felt an increasingly powerful pressure surging towards them like a tidal wave. Each step required more strength and energy than before.

He Yuanhuan frowned deeply, not daring to relax for a moment. She concentrated on mobilizing the spiritual energy within her body, allowing it to flow continuously throughout her body in order to resist the ever-increasing pressure.

Large beads of sweat slid down her forehead, but she gritted her teeth and struggled to keep from collapsing.

Su Ruoxi, standing beside her, was in the same boat. Despite the immense pressure on her body, she gritted her teeth and refused to give up easily.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, as if she might be crushed by the pressure at any moment, but she persevered with her strong willpower and took difficult steps forward.

Just then, the ordinary steps suddenly underwent an astonishing transformation!

He Yuanhuan was astonished to find that the steps beneath his feet had begun to flash with strange and mysterious runes.

These runes, as if alive, constantly pulsed and flowed, emitting a dazzling light.

Before she could react, an incredibly powerful suction force suddenly came from the steps. This suction force came so quickly that He Yuanhuan and Su Ruoxi beside her had no time to take any precautions and were instantly sucked into a completely unfamiliar and mysterious space.

When they finally regained their footing, they were surprised to find that this mysterious space was filled with an unusually dense spiritual energy. The spiritual energy seemed to materialize, forming a light mist that enveloped the entire space.

And in the very center of this thick fog, a huge spirit pearl that shone with six-colored light was floating!

"This...this is the legendary Six-Colored Spirit Pearl?" He Yuanhuan's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.

According to ancient legends, this six-colored spiritual pearl contains extremely powerful energy, which can not only help people cleanse their marrow and meridians, but also has many other magical and unpredictable effects.

Su Ruoxi, standing beside her, was equally stunned by the sight before her and remained speechless. After a long while, the two of them finally came to their senses and cautiously approached the six-colored spirit pearl that emitted an alluring light.

Upon approaching, the two felt a surge of immense spiritual energy wash over them, almost suffocating them.

After confirming there was no danger, He Yuanhuan gently reached out, wanting to touch the legendary spirit pearl. However, just as her fingers were about to touch it, an invisible resistance repelled her hand. Clearly, obtaining this spirit pearl was no easy task.

However, He Yuanhuan did not give up easily. After some effort, she finally succeeded in breaking through that barrier and obtained the six-colored spirit pearl.

Looking at the spirit pearl in his hand that emitted six-colored light, He Yuanhuan was filled with joy.

But just then, Su Ruoxi's eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had discovered something important.

But just a moment later, the joy on her face was replaced by deep worry: "Sister Yuanhuan, although we have obtained this precious six-colored spirit pearl, but... how can we leave here?"

Hearing this, He Yuanhuan frowned. She looked around and saw that besides the rich spiritual energy and the six-colored spiritual pearl, the walls of this mysterious space were also covered with strange patterns. The patterns looked intricate and complex, like a series of unsolvable riddles.

"Perhaps these patterns are the key to our escape from this place," He Yuanhuan said after a moment's thought. So, the two decided to work together to solve these puzzles.

Time ticked by, and He Yuanhuan and Su Ruoxi racked their brains, conducting an in-depth study of the patterns on the wall. After countless failures and setbacks, they finally found a clue to solve the puzzle by chance.

Following this clue, the two spent a great deal of effort and time, finally succeeding in solving all the mysteries. As the last piece of the puzzle was put into place, the entire space suddenly shook violently, and a bright exit slowly appeared not far ahead.

Seeing hope within reach, He Yuanhuan and Su Ruoxi exchanged a smile, then ran towards the exit without hesitation...

They carefully carried the mysterious and radiant spirit pearl, slowly stepping out of that strange space. The solid ground beneath their feet seemed to welcome their return, and a gentle breeze caressed their hair, bringing a touch of freshness and anticipation.

The moment they stepped back onto the ladder to heaven, an irrepressible surge of excitement and confidence welled up within them. With unwavering gazes fixed on the towering, seemingly endless steps, they strode forward with light steps, advancing without hesitation towards even greater heights.

Along the way, they were filled with anticipation, eager to discover more precious treasures and rare herbs. At the same time, they couldn't help but be curious about the journey ahead—what unexpected surprises awaited them, or what terrible dangers were lurking ahead?

As time went by, He Yuanhuan and Su Ruoxi climbed upwards step by step. However, unknowingly, the mysterious and unpredictable power of the Heavenly Ladder began to take effect.

The two, who had been walking side by side, were gradually pulled apart by this force. Although their eyes revealed reluctance, they knew that they could no longer resist the constraints of this rule.

So He Yuanhuan took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and continued to forge ahead alone, conquering one steep step after another.

Alone, He Yuanhuan instantly felt immense pressure. Every step he took felt like carrying a thousand-pound burden.

Moreover, the phantom attacks around her became increasingly frequent, fierce, and deadly. Those illusory figures pounced on her like ghosts, leaving her overwhelmed.

When He Yuanhuan finally reached the 500th step, she was already panting heavily, her delicate body trembling slightly. At this moment, her spiritual energy was almost completely exhausted, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

Just as she was feeling hopeless, a familiar figure suddenly appeared before her without warning. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than her fellow disciple who had been forced to retreat due to the power of the Heavenly Ladder!

However, he looked very strange at this moment, with bloodshot eyes that glowed with an eerie red light, and his whole body exuding a chilling aura.

It turned out that he was unwilling to return empty-handed, and his mind was corrupted by the evil thoughts on the Heavenly Ladder, so he came to steal what He Yuanhuan had obtained. He Yuanhuan was shocked and barely managed to mobilize his remaining spiritual power to resist.

In the critical moment, He Yuanhuan threw out a talisman, which struck his senior brother and temporarily dispelled his evil thoughts. He Yuanhuan seized the opportunity to counterattack and repel his senior brother. Afterwards, He Yuanhuan quickly climbed up, getting away from his senior brother whose mind had been corrupted.

However, no matter how hard she tried, He Yuanhuan finally stopped at the seven hundredth step. By this time, she was exhausted, and every step she took was extremely difficult, as if she were carrying a thousand-pound burden on her back.

Looking at the higher steps that seemed so close yet so far away, He Yuanhuan sighed helplessly, his heart filled with resentment and despair.

In the end, He Yuanhuan had no choice but to accept her fate. Dragging her heavy body, she slowly walked towards the place where she could collect her Dao Foundation Treasures. After some selection, she took her seven Dao Foundation Treasures, then turned and left with a heart full of regret, ending her arduous journey to the heavens.

On the other side, Su Ruoxi's situation was completely different. As she climbed higher, something miraculous happened—her body began to faintly emanate a mysterious stellar power. This power was initially very weak, but it grew stronger and stronger over time.

Not long after, Su Ruoxi felt a surge of energy within her body, followed by a powerful burst of energy.

At this moment, she actually awakened the legendary Star Dao Body! Her body radiated light and displayed various wonders, which soared into the sky, leaving everyone in awe.

After awakening her Starry Sky Body, Su Ruoxi felt a sudden reduction in pressure. The resistance of the Heavenly Ladder that had previously intimidated countless people seemed to have lost its effect on her.

She moved with incredible speed, ascending as if on flat ground. The phantoms that tried to attack her were instantly dissolved by the starlight surrounding her, posing no threat whatsoever.

And so, Su Ruoxi advanced with unstoppable momentum, easily surpassing the eight hundredth step. Just then, a figure suddenly appeared ahead. Upon closer inspection, she saw an elderly guardian with an ancient and simple demeanor blocking her path.

The guardian stared intently at Su Ruoxi and said slowly, "Little girl, if you want to continue, you must first answer one of my riddles about the power of the stars."

Faced with the sudden test, Su Ruoxi remained calm. She composed herself, recalling the insights she had gained when she first awakened her Starry Dao Body, and various answers quickly flashed through her mind.

After a brief moment of thought, Su Ruoxi confidently answered the riddle posed by the guardian. Upon hearing her answer, the guardian nodded slightly in satisfaction.

He then stepped aside to make way, smiling as he gestured for Su Ruoxi to continue. Having received permission, Su Ruoxi unhesitatingly embarked on her ascent again, striving towards an even higher goal.

Finally, Su Ruoxi reached the 999th step, and the entire Heavenly Ladder shone with dazzling light in celebration. She obtained a large number of top-tier foundational treasures and spiritual herbs, including an extremely rare seventh-tier spiritual plant.

After descending the Heavenly Ladder, Su Ruoxi searched everywhere for He Yuanhuan. Upon finding him, she shared her spoils and gave some of the treasures to He Yuanhuan.

He Yuanhuan was deeply grateful. The two smiled at each other and returned to Zhulu Academy together. This journey up the Heavenly Ladder was very rewarding for them and deepened their friendship. They would use these gains to go further in the future.