After conquering the Empress, I proved my Dao with the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace!

"hiss!"

Even before they began climbing the stone steps, countless new disciples could already feel the overwhelming pressure emanating from them.

At this moment, a tall new disciple, under the pressure of the nine outer sect elders, was the first to ascend the stone steps.

Upon seeing this, a look of surprise flashed in Qin Chuan's eyes. The other party was none other than Gao Kui, who possessed a six-star bloodline during the bloodline test.

With someone taking the lead, the other new disciples also climbed the stone steps one after another.

Although I don't know if there's a time limit, the earlier you start, the better.

If someone is blown away by the oppressive force, the new disciples behind them will suffer as well, and they may very well be carried away with them.

But those who set off earlier do not face this risk.

Seemingly realizing this, all the new disciples also sprang into action.

In order to avoid attracting attention, Qin Chuan did not choose to climb the ladder immediately.

Instead, he stayed put and watched how the other new disciples climbed the ladder.

After observing for a while, Qin Chuan came to a conclusion.

The first thirty stone steps are not difficult; any disciple who has reached the Xuan Master realm can easily climb them.

However, after the thirtieth step, the difficulty of each subsequent step increases exponentially.

"what!"

A moment later, a scream suddenly came from above.

Immediately, a new disciple tumbled down from the 33rd floor, eliminated from the competition.

As time went by, fewer and fewer disciples remained on the hundred-step stone staircase, until eventually there were fewer than a hundred.

Seeing this, Qin Chuan felt it was about time, so he stepped onto the stone steps and began to climb.

As soon as Qin Chuan stepped onto the stone steps, he felt a weight on his shoulders, as if an invisible force was pressing down on him.

He has now broken through to the Great Mystic Master realm, so this pressure naturally has no effect on him.

Before long, Qin Chuan, looking relaxed, directly passed the thirtieth floor.

Upon reaching the thirty-first floor, he clearly felt the pressure intensify considerably, but he remained unfazed and continued climbing at a steady pace.

Suddenly, Qin Chuan seemed to sense something and turned to look to the side.

Not far away, Xu Liang was also climbing the stone steps. He was also a freshman this time.

At this moment, Xu Liang's eyes were filled with resentment as he stared intently at Qin Chuan.

Seeing this, Qin Chuan curled his lip in disdain. After he dealt with Gu Wenxuan, that man would probably avoid him from the future.

After turning his gaze away, Qin Chuan ignored Xu Liang and continued walking towards the mountaintop.

They quickly left their opponents far behind.

A moment later, Qin Chuan crossed the sixty-story threshold and arrived at the sixty-first step of the stone staircase.

Although he started later, he maintained a steady pace throughout the climb and quickly overtook most of the new disciples.

After reaching the sixtieth floor, the pressure increases several times over.

However, Qin Chuan continued to climb at the same pace as before, moving with incredible speed.

On the hundred-step stone staircase, many outer sect elders witnessed this scene, and their faces showed admiration.

The fact that this person could climb so easily proves that their cultivation level has reached at least the fifth level of the Profound Master realm.

Ji Li, standing in the crowd, looked down at Qin Chuan with a smile on his lips, seemingly lost in thought.

At this moment, an outer sect elder laughed and said, "I originally thought that Gao Kui would be the first place winner without any suspense, but now it seems that everything is still uncertain!"

Upon hearing his words, a man dressed in a black robe with a hooked nose snorted coldly, "This person may look good, but he's just using tricks. He made the new disciples in front withstand the pressure, and then took advantage of the situation to enter. He's no match for Gao Kui at all."

The man with the hooked nose was named Han Yutang. His cultivation had reached the eighth level of the Great Mystic Master, making him one of the top elders in the outer sect.

The reason he spoke up for Gao Kui was because Gao Kui was his disciple.

At this moment, Elder Zhao suddenly laughed and said, "The outcome is still uncertain, and it is too early to draw any conclusions."

If Qin Chuan were here, he would definitely recognize the other party. This Elder Zhao is none other than Zhao Zongping, the managing elder of the second floor of the Mission Pavilion.

"Oh?"

Han Yutang's face was icy, and he said in a sarcastic tone, "Elder Zhao, you think very highly of this kid?"

Zhao Zongping laughed and said, "I wouldn't dare say I'm a good prospect, but I've met this kid a few times before and I think he's a promising talent. He might really be a dark horse."

Han Yutang sneered and said disdainfully, "Since that's the case, how about we make a bet? Let's see which new disciple will win first place this time!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zongping suppressed a smile, but his heart was already bursting with joy.

He knew Qin Chuan's strength well; someone who could deal with the Black Scale Python couldn't possibly be a simple disciple.

Zhao Zongping tried his best to act nonchalant and said calmly, "Elder Han, how do you want to gamble?"

Han Yutang said coldly, "I'll bet my entire year's salary, ten thousand contribution points."

"Okay!" Zhao Zongping smiled slightly and agreed without even thinking.

Ten thousand contribution points is not a small amount, but it is still something that a senior outer sect elder can afford.

Moreover, he doesn't necessarily think he will lose.

Hearing the conversation between Han Yutang and Zhao Zongping, Chi Yu's eyes flickered, and he suddenly said, "I also want to participate in this bet. I wonder if that's possible?"

Hearing this, Han Yutang smiled and said, "You'll have to see if Elder Zhao agrees. After all, if you bet on Gao Kui, he'll have to pay you contribution points."

In his view, Chi Yu must have his eye on Gao Kui's winning streak, which is why he wanted to get a share of the profits.

"No, that's not it." Chi Yu shook his head, then looked down at Qin Chuan, who was climbing upwards. "I bet on this kid."

Upon hearing this, Han Yutang's face instantly darkened.

After taking a deep breath, he said coldly, "Since Elder Chi is willing to give me contribution points, then I, Han, am naturally more than happy to accept."

"If Gao Kui wins, you and Zhao Zongping will each give me 10,000 contribution points. Conversely, if Qin Chuan wins, I'll give you each 10,000!"

“Okay, deal!” Chi Yu nodded and agreed.

A month ago, during the sect entrance assessment, he felt that Qin Chuan was somewhat unusual.

Especially during the bloodline test, he was actually a one-star bloodline, but the radiance he emitted was something that a one-star bloodline could never possess.

Moreover, if he truly possessed a one-star bloodline, how could Qin Chuan have progressed so rapidly, unaffected by the pressure, and crossed the sixtieth level?

But if it's not a one-star bloodline, then the light during the bloodline test...

Thinking of this, Chi Yu became even more convinced that Qin Chuan really had a chance to win first place in the freshman competition.

Therefore, he decided to participate in this bet.

After glancing at Chi Yu, an idea suddenly popped into Zhao Zongping's mind.

Immediately, he glanced at the elders around him and said loudly, "Elders, is there anyone else who wants to gamble? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn contribution points!"

Chi Yu's joining made him think of this way of earning contribution points.

If you're going to gamble, gamble big!