I am a high-level martial arts master.

Upon hearing Shen Fuyao say this...

Ye Li nodded calmly and said:

"Since this is an inevitable path, and one painstakingly designed by our sect's seniors, I should personally tread upon it and feel the sound of the Great Dao. I'll trouble Senior Sister to lead the way." Seeing Ye Li agree, Shen Fuyao was secretly pleased: "Got it! Let's see if you can still pretend when you get scolded later!" "Good! Junior Brother Ye's Dao heart is indeed firm!"

Shen Fuyao nodded approvingly, then turned and led the way: "Follow me."

Ye Li followed Shen Fuyao to the bottom of the Thousand-Section Dao Steps.

As soon as he approached, Ye Li felt an invisible pressure permeating the air.

Furthermore, a series of grand, cold voices, seemingly containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, resounded directly in the depths of the soul!

"You stupid dog! You lowly beast, you can even mispronounce such a rudimentary technique as the Profound Origin Qi Guiding Method! Your deviation in the third level of the Heavenly Cycle Circulation is a full half-breath! Like an old donkey pulling a millstone, you are so stupid and clumsy, yet you dare to presume to seek enlightenment from me!"

"I, with my great compassion, will offer you some guidance. Kneel down! Three bows and nine kowtows will be enough for me to forgive you. I will also guide you through your confusion and help you attain supreme wisdom!"

The disciple of the sect, a junior in the Body Tempering Realm, trembled from the scolding, his face ashen, large beads of sweat rolling down his face, and his breathing becoming somewhat disordered. "Useless! Your 'Flowing Cloud Sword Finger' technique, which condenses qi into form, has sword intent as loose as cotton wool—merely superficial! With such a mindset, the path of the sword is not for you; you might as well go and shovel manure to irrigate the fields!"

A disciple at the early stage of the acquired realm was so reprimanded that he blushed with shame and almost fell off the steps.

"Rotten wood cannot be carved! The Five Elements Revolving Method states that fire generates earth, but the earth's energy is stagnant like a stubborn rock, obstructing the rotation! With such a weak foundation, how dare you presume to seek the innate? What wishful thinking!"

A disciple at the mid-stage of the Acquired Realm was so angered by the scolding that his blood and qi churned.

"Utterly foolish..."

"The frog in the well..."

"Like a frog in a well, looking at the sky..."

Above the Dao steps, the voice of the Great Dao is like the most strict and demanding master.

The language is sharp and merciless, relentlessly insulting every cultivator's flaws and oversights in their techniques, martial arts, and even their realm of cultivation.

If the problem is minor, one can continue to move forward despite the criticism.

However, if the problem is serious, one will be directly scolded deep into the soul, causing one's blood and qi to surge and making it impossible to move forward.

Most of the disciples were so badly scolded that they were swaying on their feet, pale-faced, and weak-willed. It was a miracle if they could even sit still, let alone climb upwards. The entire Daoist staircase was filled with an atmosphere of oppression, shame, and even despair.

Of course, there were also some who praised it, for example... Shen Fuyao.

With a smile on her face, the girl took the initiative to jump up two or three steps in front of Ye Li.

First stage: "You're very good! Excellent! Absolutely excellent! The moment I stepped onto this stage, I sensed your solid foundation; you must be someone who studies and practices diligently!" Second stage: "As the saying goes, everyone is like a dragon; a dragon can fly and dive, can hide and appear—this is the wisdom of your cultivation!"

Third level: "Your foundation is extremely solid! This proves the depth of your opportunities, the excellence of your innate talent, and your remarkable ability to inspire even more praise!"

Shen Fuyao stood on the third step, gazing at Ye Li with a slight smile of anticipation and a mischievous glint in her eyes.

A genius like her receives only positive praise for the first 900 steps, with criticism only appearing for the last 100! She wanted to see how the Voice of the Great Dao would scold this prodigy, who had suddenly appeared ninth and attracted the attention of her master, when she first stepped onto the Dao Steps.

She had even prepared a few sarcastic remarks.

They planned to wait until Ye Li was scolded until he turned pale and could barely move before saying anything.

"Junior Brother Ye, please?"

Shen Fuyao made a "please" gesture, her tone filled with anticipation.

Meanwhile, the disciples standing to the side also had a slight change in expression when they saw Ye Li, recognizing his identity.

After all, his feat of becoming ninth on the Prodigy Ranking upon entering the list had already caused a sensation throughout the Southern Territory, making it hard for the trend-chasing young disciples not to forget. At this moment, they, like Shen Fuyao, wanted to see how far this young man could go.

Ye Li remained calm and nodded slightly.

Looking at the thousand-section Daoist staircase in front of him.

He lifted his foot and steadily stepped onto the first set of steps.

Buzz

An invisible wave swept across his body, penetrating deep into his soul, blood, bones, and even every wisp of true energy he circulated.

The grand, cold voice of the Great Dao seemed about to resound deep within his soul, ready to begin its merciless critique.

However, when the power of the Great Dao swept over Ye Li's cultivation technique, realm, and soul, a sense of perfect harmony of the Great Dao immediately arose.

An indescribable aura of harmony, perfection, and flawlessness naturally emanated from Ye Li.

His acquired foundation, through the daily, subtle influence of the "world-shaking wisdom" entry, has long been deduced, completed, and optimized to a theoretically perfect state.

Whether it's the operation of the Azure Dragon Crossing Calamity Technique or the breakthrough of each realm, it is absolutely perfect and flawless!

The impending rebuke seemed to be gripped by an invisible hand.

Voice of the Avenue:...? ?? ? "

It seemed to be stuck, and that cold will repeatedly probed Ye Li.

Try to find even the slightest flaw, loophole, or point of criticism.

However, the feedback only showed a harmonious and perfect fit with the Tao.

"..."

The voice of the Great Dao emitted an extremely faint murmur, as if something was stuck in its throat.

Immediately afterward, amidst the astonished gazes of Shen Fuyao and all the disciples nearby who were struggling to resist the Dao sound and secretly watching this newly promoted prodigy, that grand, cold, and reprimanding voice suddenly rose in pitch, but the tone took a complete 180-degree turn!

"Wonderful! Wonderful indeed! The 'Azure Dragon Crossing Tribulation Method' operates like the rotation of the Heavenly Dao, circulating without leakage, with unobstructed Qi and blood, perfectly blended, a masterpiece of nature! This is the true transmission of the Dragon Dao, a truly formidable young man! Hahaha!"

A loud, hearty laugh filled with admiration echoed deep within Ye Li's soul.

The shock invigorated him, and his blood and energy seemed to be encouraged, becoming more vibrant and fluid.

The laughter was so sudden and so loud.

This stood in stark contrast to the constant stream of rebukes echoing throughout the steps!

The disciples nearby were all dumbfounded. Dao Jie could actually laugh?

I've never heard Dao Jie praise someone with such a smile before!

Shen Fuyao's mischievous smile froze slightly. Could someone who knew only the basics really receive such praise?

Ye Li seemed not to hear the discussions, nor did he feel Shen Fuyao's shocked gaze.

His expression remained calm as he lifted his foot and stepped onto the second set of steps.

hum!

The scanning of the Great Dao's Voice descends once more.

..., "There was another brief silence.

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Your foundation is as solid as an ancient divine mountain, and your vital energy is as pure as celestial jade liquid! There is no greater pinnacle of acquired cultivation than this! Let us raise a toast! Hahaha!"

Louder laughter of praise erupted, filled with pure joy and affirmation.

Section Three: "A prodigy! Truly a prodigy!! The resonance of his bones and muscles is like the sound of the Dao, his skin and membranes are resilient and contain divine light! Having reached this level of body refinement, he has already glimpsed the wonders of the innate! Excellent! Absolutely excellent! Hahahaha!"

Fourth quarter! Fifth quarter! Sixth quarter...

Ye Li's steps were steady and composed.

Step by step, at a leisurely pace, it felt like strolling in one's own backyard.

With each step he took, the voice of the Great Dao burst forth like a lit firecracker, unleashing a series of increasingly exaggerated and loud praises and wild laughter!

"Incredible! The dragon soul has tempered the spirit, making the divine soul as solid as diamond! With such a foundation of soul and spirit, one can be a grandmaster in no time! Hahahaha!"

"Incredible! True Qi circulates, Yin and Yang arise spontaneously, and the Five Elements harmonize in secret! This is the seed of the Great Dao! Heaven blesses my Dao! Hahaha!"

"Perfect! Flawless! This child's foundation is truly exemplary! He should be the model for future generations! Hahahaha!"

The laughter, like rolling thunder, boomed and echoed on the steps, shaking the clouds and mist.

The entire Thousand-Section Path fell into a deathly silence.

Apart from the increasingly loud and sycophantic laughter and praise from the Voice of the Great Dao, and Ye Li's frighteningly steady footsteps, there was no other sound.

All the disciples who were sitting cross-legged stared in disbelief at the figure climbing the steps.

Their faces were filled with disbelief, bewilderment, shock, and a stunned expression of a worldview turned upside down.

"Is he...is he walking? No...he's running!"

All the onlookers saw was Ye Li moving with incredible speed up the thousand-step Dao staircase, almost running. Ye Li ran ahead, while the Dao Voice praised him from behind. Shen Fuyao was completely petrified, watching Ye Li's leisurely figure as he ascended three or four hundred steps in a short time. The Dao Voice's reaction was like that of a sycophant seeing his goddess, excitedly babbling incoherently, wanting to shower Ye Li with every beautiful word imaginable.

Ye Li remained oblivious to all of this. With the blessing of [World-Shaking Wisdom], his foundation had indeed reached theoretical perfection for his current realm. Walking on these steps was not a burden for him; rather, it felt like a comfortable massage.

Each scan gave him a clearer understanding of his condition. Under that perfect resonance, his Qi, blood, true essence, and soul even showed a subtle, almost imperceptible improvement.

He kept walking, his figure passing through layers of clouds and mist amidst countless stunned and shocked gazes, and past his fellow disciples who were being tortured by the voice of the Great Dao to the point of questioning their existence.

One hundred steps... three hundred steps... five hundred steps... eight hundred steps...

The resounding praises never ceased; on the contrary, as Ye Li climbed higher, the words of praise became increasingly exaggerated and "nauseating." Eventually, when there was nothing left to praise, only approving laughter remained, a laughter that was incredibly unrestrained and wild.

The Voice of the Great Dao: "Good! Very good! Excellent! Amazing! Hahahahahahahahaha!!!"

When Ye Li steadily stepped onto the 999th step.

The laughter and praise of the Great Dao's voice reached their peak, countless laughs overlapping and layering together:

"Hahahaha! Hahahahaha!"

With the final step, Ye Li's figure completely disappeared at the end of the Dao Steps, standing atop Dao Source Peak, before the entrance to the Five Elements Creation Pool, which radiated a five-colored, hazy glow.

The mountaintop was shrouded in mist, exuding an ethereal atmosphere.

Below the peak, on the thousand-step path, all was deathly silent.

Thousands of disciples remained in various poses, gazing up at the direction of the summit, unable to recover for a long time.

Only the voice of the Great Dao seemed to still have more to say.

The last few satisfied "hahaha" echoed at the summit before gradually subsiding.

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