Primordial Harem System

He helplessly shook his head, but he knew she was right.

It would be a huge loss if someone reached the top before him.

After deciding to ask about the issue later, he calmly stepped towards the fifth stair.

Each step upward multiplied the oppressive force, testing his foundation, intent comprehension, physique, and soul—yet, Shen Yuan passed effortlessly through each trial, his high mastery of Intent kept improving from the pressure of the trials.

While he didn't even need to use all of his Physiques to withstand the pressure, merely his False Chaos Physique withstood all the pressure of the stairs.

The physique had been passively strengthening his body ever since he had first cultivated it, slowly inching his body closer to the Chaotic Lifeforms of the past.

But his body was still infinitely far away from them, and the physique could never hope to accomplish it as well due to its false nature.

However, ascending these stairs was an easy task for him.

In contrast, those around him faced severe difficulties.

Lin Tianchen, sweat trickling down his forehead, gritted his teeth, standing unsteadily upon the eighth step.

"The pressure…is enormous!

" he groaned softly, sword intent surging from his best technique as he struggled forward.

Bai Qian seemed to be in the same position, but her expression was better than Lin Tianchen's, proving that she was more talented than him.

But it mattered little as even she was having difficulty withstanding the pressure of the ninth step.

Wu Han, body covered in his intricate runic Dao Armor, likewise trembled fiercely upon reaching the eighth step, gasping for breath.

"Can we… truly reach the top?

This difficulty is unbelievable!

" Wu Han murmured, eyes filled with despair.

Lei Ranyu and Wan Ling similarly pushed to their limits, stepping cautiously to the eighth and seventh step respectively, their Dao Armors vibrating under the relentless pressure.

Wan Ling, breathing heavily, whispered softly, "We must…push on!

"Sun Yi, his aura surging powerfully, also reached the eighth step with immense difficulty, eyes blazing with resolve.

In contrast, disciples from lesser sects found themselves nearly incapacitated.

The strongest among them barely managed to reach the sixth or seventh steps, collapsing from the overwhelming pressure.

Seeing their struggles, Shen Yuan calmly exhaled and continued upward effortlessly.

Every step granted him tremendous amounts of pure Qi, carefully stored within his dantian, accumulating an astonishing reserve.

With each new step, he obtained incredible Heaven-grade treasures:-Sixth step: [Golden Void Armor (Peak Heaven Grade)—Protective Dao Armor specialized in defense against spatial and physical attacks.

]-Seventh step: [Sword Heart Fruit (Low King Grade)—Helps in comprehending the Sword Intent.

]-Eighth step: [Spatial Vein Crystal (Low King Grade)—Can be forged into a King Grade Spatial Ring.

]He didn't consume the fruit and quietly stored it away.

Shen Yuan ascended without much difficulty, drawing countless astonished gazes from the struggling disciples below.

"He's…just casually climbing upward," Lei Ranyu muttered breathlessly, disbelief clear in her voice.

Wu Han laughed bitterly, shaking his head helplessly.

"Our limits…are merely his warm-up.

"Lin Tianchen's eyes burned with both admiration and envy.

"Truly monstrous talent…"…With slow but unyielding efforts, Lin Tianchen, Wu Han, Wan Ling, Lei Ranyu, and other top Divine Grade Sect disciples barely managed to step onto the ninth step, reaching the very brink of collapse, utterly exhausted and trembling.

Even the prideful Thunder Cloud Sect disciples barely held their ground on the ninth step, desperately maintaining their Dao Armors, faces pale and expressions twisted in strain.

Wan Ling sighed softly, deeply fatigued.

"Seems like the ninth step is our limit.

Continuing further…is impossible.

"Lin Tianchen, unwilling yet resigned, nodded solemnly.

"Indeed.

Any further ascent would only damage our foundations.

"BOOM!

Just then, a huge amount of pure Qi entered their bodies, purifying it and strengthening their Dao Foundation.

All of them closed their eyes to feel this energy circulating throughout their body.

And soon, treasures appeared in front of them, all of them being Low Grade Emperor Tier Treasures.

The disciples' eyes widened in surprise, even their sects might not have so many Emperor Grade treasures.

And here?

They get it in droves.

Meanwhile, Shen Yuan stood silently upon the eighth step, thoughtfully inspecting the ninth step ahead before he saw the treasures being given out.

He softly muttered to himself in astonishment, "Damn, Emperor Grade treasures!

Even I don't own many of them.

"[Well, you do have them, you just need to pass a few tests to own them.

]"Henc,e I said I don't own many of them.

Looks like I can get nearly a couple of dozen Emperor Grade Treasures if I can get one Emperor Grade Treasure at each step.

" His eyes lit up as he looked at the stairs.

He took a deep breath before stepping onto the ninth step.

Boom!

Instantly, unimaginable pressure crashed onto him, threatening to crush his bones, tear his muscles, and crush his Dao Heart.

However, Shen Yuan's eyes flashed with intense, unyielding spirit.

"Dao Armor!

"He swiftly activated his own Dao Armor, radiant layers of multi-elemental Qi instantly enveloping him.

His top-tier physiques—Soulforge Physique, Purity Physique, Primal Harmony Physique, Chaotic Vessel Physique, False Chaos Physique—activated simultaneously, countering the immense pressure.

His strength reached an absurd level as soon as he unleashed his Dao Armor; everyone on the stairs felt an aura greater than the stairs themselves press down on them.

But it was not the aura that tested them, but a majestic aura that nearly forced everyone down on their knees.

After withstanding the pressure of the Ninth Step, he absorbed the profound pure Qi flooding his body, channeling it smoothly into his massive dantian, consolidating an incredible reservoir of Qi.

"Good!

" he exclaimed softly, satisfaction evident in his voice.

"This Qi is truly pure, perfect for breaking through!

"Then, a radiant golden vortex manifested before him, energy fluctuations surpassing anything he had gotten from the stairs.

[Ding!

][Congratulations!

You have ascended to the ninth step and received an Emperor Grade Treasure!

][Nine Stars Heavenly Profound Robe (Low Emperor Grade)—A powerful defensive treasure capable of withstanding attacks from Law Forging Realm cultivators.

Enhances comprehension of Martial Dao and refines internal Qi.

]The sight of an Emperor-grade treasure left everyone envious.

But other top-tier disciples had already gotten Emperor Grade Treasures, so the disciples were not that surprised.

But now, everyone held faint anticipation.

What level of Treasure will the top of the Stairs have?

Shen Yuan calmly stored the Emperor-grade robe away.

He knew he wasn't strong enough to use an Emperor Grade Treasure just yet.

It would suck his reservoir dry if he tried to activate it.

In comparison, his Tyrant's Wrath was special as it could adapt to the user's level.

Its grade had steadily risen over time after absorbing the Tribulation Qi, reaching peak Emperor Grade.

"Now the real test begins.

If the ninth step grants me an Emperor Grade Treasure, does that mean the rest of the steps will grant me at least an Emperor Grade treasure each?

" He couldn't hide his excitement.

If he could get so many Emperor Grade Treasures, then no one in the Aurora zone would be able to fight against their sect.

'Calm down, there are still more steps for me to ascend.

' He said to himself, not wanting to make a fool of himself here.