Chapter 284: The Leader Appears

Su Yu looked at the person Han Shi had mentioned; it was indeed Tang Xu, who was climbing with his younger sister.

Both of them possessed Dual Spiritual Roots, and Su Yu guessed that their past experiences had not been pleasant, but he felt that this Illusion Ladder would not pose a challenge to them.

After all, the experiences they had endured in the world had already taught them to be strong.

Su Yu nodded. "I know, those two were brought here by me."

Upon hearing this, Han Shi asked, "Oh, what is their Aptitude like?"

"Both have Dual Spiritual Roots. They must have gone through something before coming here, so this Illusion Ladder shouldn't be able to stump them."

Han Shi became interested upon hearing this.

Su Yu looked at Han Shi. "What, Brother Han, do you have the intention of taking them as disciples?"

Han Shi nodded. "Let's see how things go first; there's no rush for now."

The two who were climbing were unaware that they were being watched by others.

In fact, it was not just Han Shi and his group who were paying attention to them.

As possessors of Dual Spiritual Roots, they were naturally the object of attention for many, they just hadn't noticed.

Right now, they were focused on climbing this Illusion Ladder.

Tang Xu looked at the people who had already opened up a considerable distance from them; the two were not in a hurry, as there was still time, so they would just take it one step at a time.

The Elders watching from above looked down at the crowd, each showing their own Divine Ability, demonstrating their strength and state of mind.

There were indeed many promising talents, and most of them began to discuss the people climbing the Illusion Ladder.

Zhang Qi and Ouyang Yu watched as most of the people had already set out.

They also felt it was time.

Zhang Qi's movement was unremarkable, but Ouyang Yu's movement attracted the attention of everyone, both those watching and those already on the Illusion Ladder.

Those on the Illusion Ladder knew that this person was the one with the highest cultivation level in this Profound Heaven Sect disciple recruitment assembly.

It was impossible not to pay attention to her; one had to know that this Ouyang Yu was their greatest rival.

Furthermore, Ouyang Yu's appearance was already very attractive; in just this short process, many people had already been captivated by her looks.

The Elders, however, did not care about Ouyang Yu's appearance; after all, there were many in the Cultivation World who were better looking than Ouyang Yu.

What they valued was Ouyang Yu's Aptitude, a Heavenly Spiritual Root; this was yet another Soul Transformation Stage existence in the making.

As long as she did not perish midway, reaching the Soul Transformation Stage could be said to be a natural progression, if one could take such a disciple.

Then, for them, it would be a very good opportunity.

Ouyang Yu's movement drew many gazes, even those of Han Shi and Han Ting.

Han Shi looked at Ouyang Yu. "Level 4 Qi Refining, Heavenly Spiritual Root, a peerless Genius of the Ouyang Family; many people don't know about the Ouyang Family."

"I estimate that this Ouyang Yu will be the leader of this Illusion Ladder climb."

Ouyang Yu stepped onto the Illusion Ladder; this Illusion Ladder posed no difficulty for Ouyang Yu.

Ouyang Yu felt nothing when she stepped on it; to her, it was no different from walking on flat ground.

Ouyang Yu looked at the top of the Illusion Ladder; that was her goal.

Ouyang Yu's speed was fast, without a hint of hesitation.

Ouyang Yu reached the first tier of the Illusion Ladder at an astonishing speed.

This speed left many in disbelief; they had climbed here with great difficulty, while she had arrived in the blink of an eye.

Those with cultivation saw Ouyang Yu's actions, and it was just as they had expected.

Ouyang Yu did not pause; she did not care about the people around her, she only cared about the gaze of Liu Qinghe.

Others did not matter; her goal had always been just one.

Soon, Ouyang Yu arrived at the last few steps of the Illusion Ladder, with only a few dozen steps left to reach the top.

However, upon reaching this point, Ouyang Yu slowed down; it was not as easy as before.

At this moment, Ouyang Yu was constantly breaking through the illusions within.

Others took this opportunity to try and catch up, but there was still a considerable distance between them.

Leng Jiahang watched Ouyang Yu; they were aware of Ouyang Yu's identity and situation.

They were well aware of those who were more outstanding, and the Sect Master had also given them information.

"Senior Sister Liu, what do you think of this Ouyang Yu? She is also a Heavenly Spiritual Root existence like you."

"I noticed just now that the way that Ouyang Yu looks at you is different from how she looks at others; it's as if there is light in her eyes."

"I don't even need to think to know that this Ouyang Yu is probably here for you, wanting to take you as her master."

Liu Qinghe was also aware of this in her heart.

"I know, I noticed that just now too. Let's just watch for now; I might consider it later. I think this Ouyang Yu is quite interesting."

Leng Jiahang smiled; he did not have any thoughts of taking a disciple. Leng Jiahang was clear about his own abilities; he had to constantly rely on the functions of the demon transformation pot to keep up with these Geniuses, and he did not have spare time to teach a disciple.

As time passed, quite a few people began to become lost in the illusions; one could tell by their appearance that they were already unable to get out.

Those people began to turn back and walk, and upon coming to their senses, they realized they had returned to the starting point.

Their opportunity had ended, and many realized it and began to regret why they had become lost in the illusions so quickly.

Those who saw this scene also knew that it was the result of the illusion's guidance.

This also meant they had been eliminated.

There were not a few such people, immersed in the illusions and unable to extricate themselves.

This also proved that their state of mind was extremely immature.

The illusions would generate different illusions based on their real age; the older the age, the more powerful the illusion.

The elimination of these people also made those still on the Illusion Ladder perk up; they were afraid that if they were not careful, they would become lost in the illusions and become one of those eliminated.

Han Shi looked at the eliminated crowd. "If there had been this Illusion Ladder when the three of us entered the Profound Heaven Sect, I really don't know if we could have reached the top."

Even Su Yu himself dared not guarantee that he could have reached the top of the Illusion Ladder back then.

But times were different now.

As time continued to pass, the number of eliminated people kept increasing.

At this moment, Ouyang Yu had arrived at the last step; as long as she stepped onto it, she would officially be admitted into the Profound Heaven Sect.

But at this moment, Ouyang Yu was also motionless at that final step.

Ouyang Yu was now also caught in an illusion; this seemingly very close step had already caused Ouyang Yu to pause for some time.

But soon, the unfocused look in Ouyang Yu's eyes regained its brightness.

Ouyang Yu took that final step, reached the top of the Illusion Ladder, and became the first person to do so.

She had completed her goal.

Ouyang Yu immediately glanced at Liu Qinghe and found that Liu Qinghe was also looking at her.

Great, it seemed she had successfully attracted her attention.