Boarding Life

Chapter 738

Qin Qi rolled his eyes, realizing he had rushed into this trap.

After all these years, even the Divine Maiden’s own people hadn’t been able to reach the summit of Shi Chongfeng. No wonder they dared to set such conditions; they never intended for him to meet Wu Shuangshuang.

But now, he had no other options.

He had agreed verbally, and going back on his word now would be a breach of integrity.

Ming Yao said with some remorse, "Brother Qin Qi, at the time I didn’t think it through. I just believed Brother Qin Qi could overcome anything..."

"It’s all my fault. If only I had warned Brother Qin Qi earlier."

Qin Qi waved his hand, "It’s not your fault. I agreed too quickly!"

Now, he could only brace himself and face the challenge.

Seeing Qin Qi realize he’d been tricked, Xue Yun grinned, "Mr. Qin Qi, it’s not too late to give up now."

"After all, once you reach Shi Chongfeng, you’ll understand its difficulty. Don’t end up unable to reach even 300 to 500 meters—just as we said at the Holy Maiden Association."

"You really aren’t fit to be Shuangshuang’s master."

Qin Qi smiled, "Whether I am or not, I have to try first."

Xue Yun secretly cursed, thinking he wouldn’t shed tears without seeing the coffin.

About ten minutes later, Xue Yun led Qin Qi to the foot of a long stone staircase.

The staircase stretched endlessly into the sky.

Xue Yun spoke leisurely, "Mr. Qin, please go ahead!"

Wan Huarou remarked with interest, "Doesn’t your Holy Maiden Association allow everyone to try reaching Shi Chongfeng? I’m joining too!"

Xue Yun sneered, "Suit yourself!"

The Holy Maiden Association does allow anyone to try ascending Shi Chongfeng, but due to their influence, few have dared attempt it.

Xue Yun was extremely confident.

In her eyes, even if Qin Qi and others tried, the outcome would only be a laughingstock.

"In that case, I’ll give it a shot too!" Ming Yao was enthusiastic.

While Qin Qi appeared especially composed, not in a hurry to move, instead he used the Profound Pure Spirit Eye to observe the staircase.

Soon, Qin Qi noticed something awry.

"This staircase holds an astonishing energy flow. It seems this is the mystique of ascending Shi Chongfeng." Qin Qi mused silently.

A mysterious woman spoke lazily, "There’s an Array buried under Shi Chongfeng. It’s just unclear what the Holy Maiden Association is pretending for."

"I’m quite curious what treasures the so-called Hidden Treasure Pavilion holds!"

Seeing Qin Qi not rushing into action, Xue Yun spoke slowly, "Mr. Qin Qi, won’t you start?"

Qin Qi didn’t linger in thought but stepped onto the staircase.

By now, Wan Huarou and Ming Yao had reached ten meters.

The two seemed to be competing, completely forgetting about Qin Qi.

Initially, they were just trying, but seeing each other on the staircase, they pushed themselves to ascend.

Qin Qi and the onlookers couldn’t be clearer.

At first, the two ascended quickly, but reaching several dozen meters, the situation changed.

Their movements grew slower and required pauses with each step, sweat beading on their skin.

"Gravity indeed!" Qin Qi now reached ten meters.

Each step upwards increased gravity, making the ascent more difficult.

Xue Yun mocked, "To reach the top of Shi Chongfeng, you must cultivate using the Holy Maiden Association’s techniques and achieve the Foundation Establishment Stage. Without them, you all can’t reach the summit."

"Otherwise, why would the Holy Maiden Association ancestors completely open this Hidden Treasure Pavilion to you? Giving you space to covet but leaving you no means to obtain it."

She gazed at Wan Huarou and Ming Yao nearing 100 meters.

Everything was as she expected.

Even though Wan Huarou and Ming Yao competed fiercely, reaching about 100 meters they faced enormous difficulty.

"Why has the gravity increased so much? Feels like a mountain is pressing on me; moving even a step is hard." Wan Huarou gritted her teeth.

The sensation was unbearable.

She instinctively wanted to give up, but seeing Ming Yao beside her at the same spot yet refusing to quit.

She steeled herself, determined to press on.

But she couldn’t move at all.

"Hmph, if I can’t move, I don’t believe Ming Yao can keep climbing!" Wan Huarou thought.

But as she thought this, Ming Yao laboriously lifted a foot.

Finally, using all her might, she planted it a meter higher.

Then, her body seemed to collapse, drenched in sweat. Yet she didn’t forget to turn and proudly glance at Wan Huarou.

"Miss Wan, it seems I’m a bit better than you!"

That angered Wan Huarou into darkness.

"That bitch!!"

"Being better than me because of one step, what’s there to boast about!"

Ming Yao sneered, "One step more means I’m stronger!"

With that, she turned. Knowing she’d reached her limit.

Upon turning, gravity vanished.

"I give up!" Ming Yao said decisively.

Though Wan Huarou was displeased, she knew another step was impossible, so she descended with Ming Yao.

This intrigued many onlookers.

"In the end, though Qin Qi is a prodigy, he’s a Tier Nine True Martial like Ming Yao and Wan Huarou."

"Even Wan Huarou and Ming Yao stopped at 100 meters, does Qin Qi have something special?"

Wan Huarou and Ming Yao equally worried.

They fully experienced Shi Chongfeng’s intensity!

Qin Qi meanwhile reached about 80 meters.

"Gravity is stronger, still manageable." Qin Qi thought quietly.

Seeing Wan Huarou and Ming Yao stuck at 100 meters.

He grew curious.

Step by step.

Ninety meters!

One hundred meters...

Wan Huarou and Ming Yao watched Qin Qi worriedly.

If Qin Qi fell at 100 meters, he’d never meet Wu Shuangshuang.

As they feared.

Reaching about 100 meters, Qin Qi’s quick pace suddenly halted.

Xue Yun couldn’t help but laugh, "I think it’s almost over. I thought the so-called Martial Arts District’s top talent had some skill, but it seems ordinary!"