The perfect world in the eyes of double pupils

Chapter 194 Tianque
After Bai Zhimiao left, Shi Yi began to look around.

The most eye-catching thing is naturally the eighteen pillars supporting the sky. They are magnificent and stand there with great style, showing the extraordinary heritage of Tianyun Academy.

Outside the mountain gate, there was a huge crowd of people. With Tianyunzhou as the center, there were countless creatures and geniuses from several states around, all wanting to join and become a part of the academy.

Looking around, there are creatures of all races, most of them are young people, and there are even many promising young children, who look heroic and full of vitality.

They gathered in front of the so-called Heavenly Palace, staring at the ancient and weathered stone steps in front of them, with a hint of longing in their eyes.

According to the rules set by Tianyun Academy, if one can take three steps on the stone steps leading to the sky, one will meet the requirements for joining Tianyun Academy.

There are nine levels of stone steps, symbolizing the supreme nine heavens. Each step represents a level of heaven. Every time you step on a level, you will encounter tests of different degrees. Tianyun Academy uses this to divide the levels of monks.

The more stone steps one steps on, the stronger the cultivator's talent, combat power, and comprehension will be, and the better the treatment he will receive after joining Tianyun Academy.

There was once a young genius who reached the fifth level of heaven, alarming the elders of the academy and being accepted as their personal disciple. There was also a first-generation genius who reached the sixth level of heaven, attracting the academy's supreme elder to come out of seclusion and teach him...

Generally speaking, even the most talented person from a tribe with tens of millions of people would find it difficult to reach the lowest standard - the third heaven. The creatures who are qualified to go there are the elite among the elites and are absolutely good seedlings for cultivation.

Going further up, to the fourth, fifth and sixth heavens, the number of people decreases exponentially, and those who can reach the sixth heaven are basically at the first generation level.

As for the seventh, eighth, and ninth heavens, they are basically legends. Throughout history, only the seventh heaven has been climbed by anyone. The eighth and ninth heavens have been left untouched since their establishment, and have been covered in dust for endless years.

Many people come here with the goal of reaching the third floor.

"what!"

In the first heaven, a young human boy dressed in animal skins was trembling all over as he paced forward. With every step he took, the amplitude of his trembling became stronger. He was swaying all over and could fall down at any time.

Despite his resolute expression and rock-hard eyes, he could not withstand the pressure from the first heaven and fell in front of the second heaven.

Then, with a flash of light, his figure appeared outside the Tianque steps. This was the rule set by Tianyun Academy to prevent accidents. Once someone fell, they would be teleported out and lose the qualification to enter again. If they wanted to challenge again, they would have to wait three years.

"How could this happen? I am a rare genius in the tribe, yet I can't even reach the second heaven." The young man in animal skin muttered to himself, scarlet blood oozing from the corners of his mouth, his face full of disbelief.

No one laughed at him, because ascending to the Heavenly Palace was so difficult. There were too many geniuses and the competition was so fierce. Tianyun Academy had to set a suitable threshold, and it was impossible for everyone to enter.

"Three years ago, I failed and fell on the first level. Three years later, I returned after practicing hard. Will I be able to get what I want this time?" A creature sighed softly, and under the gaze of everyone, he set out on the road to ascend to the Heavenly Palace.

Finally, he fell to the second floor, only one step away from the lowest standard third floor, but he looked gloomy and gray, as if he knew that this one step away was an insurmountable chasm.

As the monks under the sky tried again and again, failures appeared one after another, and not a single one of the twenty people succeeded.

"This is too difficult."

Many people lamented and said that those who were waiting and watching were hesitant and did not dare to try it easily, because if they failed once, they would have to wait three years before trying again.

For young monks, how precious are three years? It's the golden period for their rise to prominence. Once that golden period passes, their cultivation speed noticeably decreases.

Just when everyone was lamenting the difficulty of climbing to the Heavenly Palace, a young child with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes took four steps in a row and stood at a position that people had to look up to. He seemed unsatisfied and wanted to go further. However, his talent, combat power, and comprehension limited his ambitions, and he finally stopped at the fourth step.

"Haha, the fourth level? You are worthy of being my brother." A heroic young man appeared. Judging from his clothes, he was the core disciple of Tianyun Academy.

"It turns out that he is the younger brother of the core disciple of the academy. No wonder he is so strong. They are of the same bloodline." Someone sighed.

"Having reached the fourth level, you are eligible to join Tianyun Academy." Inside the mountain gate, on a large bluestone, an old man with an immortal look opened his eyes and said this.

He is the person in charge of guarding the mountain gate. Normally, he is like a sculpture in meditation, motionless. Only when a living being successfully ascends to the heavenly palace will he come out and bring the person into the academy.

"Master, this is my younger brother. I will take him to the newcomer hall of the academy. You don't need to bother me."

"Okay, you know the rules of the academy." The old man nodded without standing up.

Soon, the brothers disappeared.

The cultivators from the outside world were full of envy. Once they joined the Tianyun Academy, they would be able to obtain unimaginable resources for cultivation, listen to the sermons of the strong, and have the opportunity to see the remains of the true immortals, the supreme inscriptions, etc. These were all heaven-defying opportunities. In addition, they would also be eligible to enter the legendary Tianyun Secret Realm. The benefits were so numerous that it was hard to imagine.

After seeing someone succeed, the monks who were still watching were like being injected with chicken blood, and they all rushed forward to climb. Unfortunately, reality gave them a blow, and most of the creatures could not even touch the second heaven.

Of course, there were also successful people who managed to stand on the third floor. Although they were panting and beads of sweat rolled down their foreheads, they could not hide the joy in their hearts.

"You guys follow me." The old man on the bluestone spoke, and separated an incarnation to take away the monks who successfully stood on the third level. They will be taken to the Newcomer Hall.

There, they will learn the various rules of Tianyun Academy and adapt to the environment of the academy as quickly as possible.

It is like a pool. All monks who are qualified to join Tianyun Academy will enter the pool. If an elder takes a fancy to a monk, he can take him away and accept him as his disciple.

The young boy who just stepped onto the fourth level of heaven has excellent aptitude. If nothing unexpected happens, he will become a disciple of an elder, which will give him many more benefits and privileges than ordinary academy disciples.

"Fellow Daoist, I see you have an extraordinary aura. You must be here to ascend to the Heavenly Palace, right?"

Just as Shi Yi was watching the monks ascending to the Heavenly Palace, a monk came over and greeted him.

Shi Yi was a little surprised, but immediately, he relied on his Taiyin double pupil to understand the inner thoughts of this cultivator.

The other party had no ill intentions. He just saw that Shi Yi's temperament was different from ordinary people and thought that he must have good talent, so he wanted to make friends with Shi Yi.

"Yes." Shi Yi nodded.

"Is this your first time here, fellow Daoist? Why don't you go up and give it a try?"

"Let's take a look first and then talk."

"The more you wait and see, the more afraid you will be. I know all about the fear of gains and losses. I have been waiting here for half a month. Today, I feel like I have known you for a long time. Why don't we give it a try together? Even if we fail, we can still have a companion." The cultivator sighed and invited.

Shi Yi heard this and shook his head with a smile: "No, I'm used to being alone."

"I see. I'm sorry for bothering you." The monk was slightly stunned and could only apologize.

"That's fine. If you want to try it, go as soon as possible. Remember, a strong start can weaken a second, and ultimately lead to exhaustion. Sometimes, an unwavering spirit can help you reach a higher level," Shi Yi suggested. "Your words have enlightened me. Without further ado, I'll go and give it a try now." The cultivator, in high spirits, set out towards the Heavenly Palace.

After a few breaths, he came back with a wry smile and reluctantly stepped onto the second floor.

In fact, this kind of qualification is considered very good in places like the eight realms of the lower realm. It’s a pity that this is the upper realm, which is vast and boundless, and there are many competitors.

"I failed. It seems that I am destined to never be able to join Tianyun Academy in this life. It all depends on you, Brother Dao." He sighed.

This seems to be the case on the surface, but in fact, this cultivator is hoping that Shi Yi will fail and that Shi Yi will have the same experience as him. That way, he will feel better.

Shi Yi did not find this kind of mentality strange; it was completely normal.

"I'll have to wait a while."

Shi Yi responded nonchalantly.

Afterwards, another successful challenger emerged and was allowed to enter the gate of Tianyun Academy and stand behind the large bluestone.

It can be seen that he is excited that he is about to become a part of one of the top behemoths among the Three Thousand Dao States.

Originally, he was still hanging out with the challengers, chatting and laughing, but now, he had achieved a huge leap in status, and his future achievements were limitless. He was no longer the same as them, and the way he looked at them had become a little indifferent.

The latter is not surprised by this either; that's human nature.

Shi Yi watched all this with great interest. The identity of an academy disciple was a bit far away for him. The only time he became a disciple of the Butian Pavilion was when he went to the lower realm. However, he did not mingle with the disciples of the Butian Pavilion. He always walked alone, with at most a protector by his side to protect him.

Just as his thoughts were in a state of confusion, a familiar voice sounded in his ears, as pleasant as heavenly music. It was Bai Zhimiao, the girl with double pupils.

"My uncle-master has arrived. You don't need to hide your strength when you walk through Tianque. The better you perform, the more attention my uncle-master will pay to you, and the more information about the Tianyun Secret Realm he will provide you." Bai Zhimiao transmitted a message to inform Shi Yi.

"Okay, I understand." Shi Yi responded.

After saying that, Shi Yi set off and walked towards the stone steps.

The cultivator behind him immediately became excited when he saw this. He wanted to see whether the mysterious Shi Yi could reach the third level.

"Buzz!"

When Shi Yi stood on the first step, which was the first level of heaven, a tide-like force surged in from all directions. At this moment, he seemed to be carrying a towering mountain on his back.

Many monks were crushed to the ground in this kind of environment.

However, this level of pressure was nothing to Shi Yi. He didn't feel it at all. It was like a spring breeze and didn't affect his steps at all.

"Huh? So easy?"

Off the field, the cultivator who had invited Shi Yi and wanted to travel with him saw that Shi Yi's speed did not slow down, and he directly crossed the first heaven and ascended to the second heaven. A look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face. He had just tried it and knew how terrible the pressure was. In that environment, who could be so calm and composed?

Other cultivators also noticed Shi Yi's uniqueness. He acted so relaxed, as if the power of the stone steps was not directed at him.

Soon, the second heaven, the third heaven... the fifth heaven.

Shi Yi did not stop at all, and went on to reach the fifth floor in one go. The whole process was very relaxed and not as difficult as for others.

The cultivators outside Tianque were stunned, their mouths wide open and unable to close.

Is this still the Dengtianque of Tianyun Academy? Under Shi Yi's feet, it looks like a picnic place.

"This……"

The cultivator was so shocked that he was speechless. Just now, he had invited Shi Yi to join him, but now, Shi Yi had directly ascended to the fifth step. The difference between the two was simply like heaven and earth. Thinking of this, his face couldn't help but turn red.

The fifth level was just the beginning. Shi Yi took a step forward and reached the sixth level.

In the void, Bai Zhimiao and an old man were watching this scene. The latter showed a look of surprise on his face. Being able to step onto the sixth level meant that Shi Yi was comparable to the first generation in all aspects.

Afterwards, a spiritual light flashed on Shi Yi's body, and he continued to climb to the seventh floor.

"Oh my god... the seventh floor, no one has been there for ages."

The monks in front of the mountain gate were excited. They thought that it was already great to find someone on the fourth level today. Who would have thought that there was a creature hiding in seclusion and going directly to the seventh level, which was an area where even the first generation could hardly move.

"Good boy."

Bai Zhimiao's uncle exclaimed in surprise.

On the seventh floor, Shi Yi felt a little pressure, but it was nothing to him. He did not hold back and went straight to the eighth floor under this force.

This level was completely different. Shi Yi only felt that gods and Buddhas, as well as gods and demons, were descending from the sky and rushing towards him.

Was it an illusion? Shi Yi's pupils shone as he saw through the true faces of these figures, which were the power of rules.

His expression remained unchanged as he walked through these scenes, while feeling the tremendous force sweeping over him like a tide.

Even someone as strong as Shi Yi's steps began to become heavy. The closer he got to the ninth floor, the more pressure he felt.

Later, he had to use all his strength, his pupils glowing, and he forced his way through to the ninth floor.

The monks below were speechless. The ninth floor, someone really reached the ninth floor. Who was that figure?
Shi Yi, who was standing on the ninth floor, had lost his perception of the outside world. He seemed to have come to a starry sky. Before he could react, a destructive force descended. In an instant, the sky collapsed and the earth broke apart, and the universe turned into dust.

The next moment, he became a blade of grass again, reincarnating through the universe, becoming an insect, a tree... and a human. In just a moment, it felt like a thousand lifetimes had passed. During this time, he experienced the joys and sorrows of life, birth, old age, sickness, and death. He grew from a seedling to flourish and then withered, and even achieved the rank of Invincible Supreme and ascended to the level of a peerless immortal...

After an unknown amount of time, he finally returned to the real world.

At this moment, a grand, cold, and emotionless voice came: "Have you realized it?"

(End of this chapter)