CHAPTER 99: CHAPTER 59: ONE MAN ASCENDS TO THE SUMMIT—JUST HOW HIGH IS HIS COMPREHENSION?

The closer he got to the mountaintop, the more Sword Steles he passed, and the stronger the mysterious force became.

Even Lu Yuan felt it slightly, but with the little figure of the God of Wisdom sitting cross-legged in his mind, all discomfort disappeared, and it was as easy as when he first stepped onto the stairs.

As for how many Sword Steles he had passed, he didn’t care, because in his eyes.

There was only one goal.

The Ninety-ninth Sword Stele at the mountaintop.

The most powerful Sword Dao Divine Technique in the entire Ancient Shu Sword Mountain.

"He... he’s passed the sixtieth level."

"My God, this Human Emperor doesn’t seem to have any intention of stopping."

"How high, how far can he go? Is he aiming to go directly to the top of the mountain?"

Below, all those watching were shocked, their scalps tingling.

Climbing just ten levels made them feel immense pressure and headaches, yet he has reached the sixtieth level already. What a massive difference!

It’s known that as you go further, the pressure doubles.

Doesn’t Lu Yuan feel it?

The Ice Fairy was dumbfounded.

The Northern Emperor’s expression changed drastically.

And Shura only felt like seeing a monster.

How could he reach such heights? This is not a joke, right?

"Dean Zheng, you... you..."

In the open space, Dean Chen of the Shuntian City Academy was speechless, his hands trembling.

Others stood utterly stunned, gaping.

They were all deans of various branches.

Quite strong themselves.

And all in the Awakening Realm, having witnessed many scenes, yet never displayed such an expression.

Originally, they thought that someone climbing up to the thirtieth level and comprehending the Sword Stele inheritance would already be impressive, but the current situation defied everyone’s expectations.

"I... I..."

The most shocked of all was Dean Zheng.

At this moment, he wished he could slap himself twice.

How could he guarantee recklessly? And promise that nothing needed to be handed over after comprehending?

Didn’t he see that the other party had surpassed the sixtieth level? How powerful must the inheritance there be?

And yet, it was missed just like that?

For a moment.

Dean Zheng was parched, deeply regretting his actions, yet he found this was just the beginning.

On the Sword Mountain steps.

Lu Yuan continued forward at the previous pace.

Sixty-fifth level!

Seventy-first level!

Eighty-third level!

Ninety-first level!

That’s right.

He directly reached the ninety-first level.

Beside him, stood a Sword Stele.

If one had to rank the inheritances of the Ancient Shu Mountain, this would surely be in the top ten.

Yet, unfortunately, there’s only one chance every three years, yet even so.

Lu Yuan was clearly not satisfied.

So.

He chuckled lightly, advancing once more.

"He’s reached the ninety-fifth level!"

Someone exclaimed, although very far, those present were Awakened and their eyesight incomparable to ordinary people, roughly estimating the heights.

"He’s still going forward, is he aiming to reach the top?"

"This, this, this... isn’t this too terrifying?"

"The Human Emperor is definitely the strongest among the Five Great Venerables, I’m saying it!"

Previously, Lu Yuan’s crushing of the Southern Emperor had spread widely, indirectly proving his strength and combat prowess.

Now, once again displaying unparalleled comprehension.

Some deduced collectively.

The Human Emperor is the first among the Five Venerables.

Not to mention the bloodline, having just the comprehension alone is absolutely terrifying.

Of course.

Above, Lu Yuan was unaware of all this.

He stepped forward once more, standing before the Ninety-ninth Sword Stele.

Standing at the peak of this Sword Mountain, with tumbling clouds in the distance and peaks in view.

It inevitably inspired a sense of pride as if standing atop the world, surveying all mountains below.

But at the same time.

Waves of mysterious forces were relentlessly impacting his mind.

As if the entire Sword Mountain was pressing down.

Yet at this moment.

In his mind.

The golden figure sat beneath the Ancient Bodhi Tree, with an increasingly intense golden aura.

Under this aura, the mysterious force slowly dissipated, as if it never appeared.

That is to say.

He hasn’t yet reached the limit of his comprehension, and there is still a long way to go.

"The Ancient Bodhi Tree, under the enhancement of billions of times talent, is indeed exceedingly powerful," Lu Yuan couldn’t help but exclaim. The tree not only led him to the Path of the Extraordinary, becoming an Awakened but also played a role at all times.

Whether comprehending the complete "Tao Te Ching" or the Ancestral Dragon Breathing Technique.

Mastering them in a short time.

The ability of the tree should not be underestimated.

It was worth all the time spent scheming back then.

Lu Yuan knew the fusion of the Ancient Bodhi Tree in his mind was one of his foundations.

Subsequently.

He cleared his thoughts.

Looking at the Ninety-ninth Sword Stele.

Unlike the previous ones, there wasn’t much difference.

But it had a mysterious power, especially the sword-shaped pattern engraved on it.

At this moment, it emitted strong Sword Intent, making even his physique feel a sense of danger.

"No wonder it’s the most powerful Sword Dao Divine Technique of Ancient Shu Mountain; it truly is formidable."

Lu Yuan noticed these and had a glint of delight in his eyes.

His physique might even make Awakened of the Golden Body Realm feel apprehensive, but now, because of the aura from the Sword Stele, there was a sense of crisis, sufficiently proving its might.

But it’s also understandable, for the Ancient Shu Mountain does have legends of the Sword Immortal.

So.

With curiosity.

Lu Yuan sat down cross-legged.

No one had successfully comprehended this Sword Dao Divine Technique in his past life.

Only hearing people say that it’s very suitable for the Daluo Sword Embryo.

So.

He was also very keen to know how this divine technique compares to the Jade Emperor Celestial Thunder True Skill and the Palm Buddha Country.

"Ninety-nine levels, he has successfully reached the peak."

"Is this really something a human can achieve?"

Everyone had this thought.

It should be known.

The closest to Lu Yuan was the Pure Yang Little Celestial Master from Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Yet now, he only stood before the fortieth Sword Stele.

Compared to the Ninety-ninth.

The gap is unimaginable.

Too immense.

Virtually immeasurable.

"That Mr. Lu is about to begin comprehending." Dean Chen swallowed, a bit dazed.

Even till now, he couldn’t confirm if it was real because it was too astounding.

In the academy, a senior had said.

Trying to reach the ninety-ninth stele can’t even be described as challenging.

But now?

"However, reaching it is one thing, successfully comprehending it is another, and that will be more difficult," the female dean of Hu City Academy voiced, although startled by Lu Yuan’s comprehension.

Achieving successful comprehension of the strongest Ancient Shu Mountain’s inheritance is not simple.

"Yes... yes, I wonder if he can succeed."

Dean Zheng also spoke.

His feelings were very complex.

If he hadn’t guaranteed initially, and if the other party comprehended the strongest inheritance, it would belong to Zhen Dan Academy...

But then again, if not for that, would the other party have agreed to come to Ancient Shu Mountain?

"I think it’s somewhat risky."

Another dean took over, pondered, and said, "Climbing up already has immense pressure, if one were to comprehend..."

Buzzing!

But before he could finish speaking.

The entire Ancient Shu Sword Mountain suddenly shook.

A majestic Sword Intent slowly swept down from the highest point.

At this moment, everyone, whether they were comprehending or not, felt a chill through their bodies.

Everyone raised their heads.

And then, every face showed shock.

At the peak of Ancient Shu Sword Mountain.

The Ninety-ninth Sword Stele burst forth with ten thousand rays of light, illuminating the sky, piercing the clouds more dazzling than the sun.

Simultaneously, the clouds suddenly dispersed, light gathered, transforming into a colossal golden Divine Sword.

Standing above everyone’s heads, it released an unimaginably dreadful Sword Intent.

Rumbling!

The sky trembled.

The Ancient Shu Mountains seemed to be affected.

This phenomenon was too terrifying, truly earth-shattering.

And within that phenomenon.

There was only one figure sitting cross-legged back toward everyone, and that was Lu Yuan.

This represented.

The strongest inheritance of the Ninety-ninth Sword Stele had been comprehended.

Yet all this had only been a few minutes since Lu Yuan sat down to comprehend.

At this very moment.

Everyone had the same thought in their hearts.

Exactly how high was Lu Yuan’s comprehension?