Chu Xiu crossed the Heart-Questioning Bridge and arrived at the base of the Ascension Ladder. The ladder was magnificent, each stone step like a mountain peak blocking the way. To ascend to the next step, one had to overcome the peak before them, constantly challenging their own limits.

The ladder had a total of 9,999 steps. The higher the climber ascended, the greater the pressure they would endure. The pressure was determined by one's realm, with different realms experiencing varying levels of pressure. Releasing True Essence Power and Divine Sense could help resist the pressure.

The primary test of the ladder was the strength of one's foundation, soul, and physical body. Coincidentally, these three aspects were Chu Xiu's strengths.

Suddenly, the ladder shot out a blue light pillar, enveloping Chu Xiu. A gentle Dao rhythm probed his realm. From now on, anyone wishing to ascend the ladder with Chu Shengzi would be suppressed to his realm, which was the Ninth Layer of the Divine Bridge...