Sword Aura to the Heavens-Chapter 403 - 398: Waiting for Someone?

Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao simultaneously entered the array. The top cultivators who reached the upper end of the stairs all looked forward. This final checkpoint was created by the cultivators of the White Jade Academy using an array, and many talented cultivators were blocked here.

Of course, for these major sect Holy Sons and noble family heirs, this array ultimately cannot stop them. The question is how much cost they will pay and how long it will delay them.

Now, with Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao testing the array, they could just watch.

After entering the array, Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao saw sword aura soaring into the sky within the formation. Their bodies seemed truly to transform into swords, shuttling forward, intending to break through the barriers of the array in one go and step into the Heavenly Gate.

"Interesting," Ye Yunke said with a smile as he watched the two, "They probably think that joining forces will make it easier. However, besides my Imperial Brother, I have not heard of anyone else who can proceed through it unaffected by the array."

"They are probably lacking a bit; perhaps if Jiang Taie from Lingxiao Pavilion arrives, there would be more to watch."

"Since he is a Sword Cultivator from Lingxiao Pavilion, it's natural to want to try it out," Prince Puyang also looked towards the array and said.

Inside the array, the White Jade Academy students were making different gestures with their hands, their bodies unmoving, merging with the array. As they moved, there were ripples within the array, and the speed of Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao's sword transformations was slowing down.

"The sword is about to be forced to a stop."

Everyone on the steps above thought to themselves, seeing the Sight of Sword Cultivators transform into swords and shuttle quickly, yet seeing their bodies seemingly slowed countless times made them realize the two were about to stop.

Sure enough, moments later, a strong light bloomed, and the two not only came to a halt but even stepped back down one step. They were intercepted.

"What is the attack of this final checkpoint?"

Everyone thought to themselves. Outside the array, they couldn't know what Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao encountered inside. Only the experiencers knew the obstacles they faced.

After stepping back one step, Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao stood there, surrounded by Sword Intent.

"These White Jade stairs are the Heaven's Chosen Dao Seeking Ladder, which can appraise the Great Dao. Lingxiao Pavilion Sword Cultivators entered the array asking the ways of White Jade, yet clearly, they are still lacking somewhat," a spectator cultivator laughed in the air. Lingxiao Pavilion Sword Cultivators looked up at him with sharp expressions.

But the old man did not perceive and continued smilingly to tell the truth.

Having spent many years in Jade City, he witnessed many outstanding people.

Over the years, who dared to ask the Dao of White Jade who wasn't a heaven's chosen of Da Li? 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Major sect Holy Sons, heirs from noble families, even royal family members, and yet, how many can easily pass through, let alone it's just a step onto the ladder?

To ask the Dao, you must show your capability.

The White Jade in the sky is not something everyone can seek the Dao of.

This ladder leaves three stages for those seeking the Dao of White Jade.

"People all assume the Heavenly Gate ladder is 'very high,' but it is merely the threshold for asking the Dao of White Jade. Even this threshold is sufficient to make so-called heaven's chosen in the world struggle to proceed." The old man continued, making the people around feel somewhat affected.

The major sect disciples within the array also felt waves of emotion.

To ask the Dao of White Jade, this White Jade ladder is indeed for this purpose.

Within the array, the blazing Sword Intent surged, everyone saw Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao wielding swords in the array. The sword aura soaring through the formation pierced upwards, the terrifying fluctuation of Sword Intent swept out, spreading to other areas of the array.

Li Fan was closest to them. Outside the oppressive feel of the array, threads of Sword Intent surged towards him, seeming to want to shatter him.

He glanced at Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao ahead, this sword technique...still has its merits...but that's about it.

As time slowly passed, the sword aura within the formation had already submerged the view of the crowd, and that space within the array seemed to transform into a Sword Cocoon, slowly advancing.

It seemed after a long time, two rays of light finally pierced through the large array, Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao emerged from the formation and appeared below the Heavenly Gate, their gaze looking forward at the figures.

The surroundings were silent for a moment, followed by murmurs rising and falling.

"Deserving of Lingxiao Pavilion's Sword Dao geniuses, they ultimately reached the Heavenly Gate. Although this is just the step of asking the Dao, the difficulty remains, and those who pass are already world-class talents." Someone praised.

"How long did it take?" Ye Yunke asked.

"The time for just breaking through the third array stage, one incense stick," said Prince Puyang.

"My Imperial Brother is truly incredible," Ye Yunke smiled in praise, though whether he was sincere was unknown.

"Do you see anyone behind them doing it faster?" he asked again.

"Perhaps," Prince Puyang looked at Li Fan and said, "That one is not weak either, perhaps there will be surprises."

"Let's wait and see," Ye Yunke displayed some interest.

At this time, several people had already reached the same position as Li Fan. They exchanged glances, all eager to try.

"You arrived first, you go ahead," Qi Zhanyun said, having also arrived, addressing Li Fan.

"I'm not in a rush, you all go ahead," Li Fan smiled at those who approached.

"In that case, I'll go first," Lin Bai from Qingya Mountain Qingya Saint Sect, not being courteous, took a step forward and entered the array formation.

The people of Lingxiao Pavilion had already ascended the Heavenly Gate, and naturally, he did not want to lag behind.

In front of the Heavenly Gate, Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao bowed in greeting to An Zhiyao. Shen Jing's gaze assessed An Zhiyao, the woman in front of him was indeed stunning, as if she weren't from the mortal realm, exuding an 'Immortal Aura'.

Legend has it that An Zhiyao of the White Jade Academy is among the most gifted of the Academy, her cultivation has reached the middle level of the Taoist Body Realm, even he can't match her. Can Junior Brother Yue compete with her?

"Since you've reached this point, you may enter the Heavenly Gate and proceed to the Academy," An Zhiyao stepped aside, signaling the two to proceed.

"Thank you, Fairy An," Yue Yunxiao replied, then stepped forward, while Shen Jing looked back to see Lin Bai entering the array, his gaze shifted to Li Fan behind.

He hadn't directly entered the array? Is he observing how others break it?

"Hmph," Shen Jing snorted coldly, looking at Li Fan below and said, "I will wait for you at White Jade Academy."

The voice traveled through the array to Li Fan's ears. He looked up and saw Shen Jing stepping into the Heavenly Gate.

Li Fan showed no expression. Wait for him at White Jade Academy?

He was somewhat looking forward to it.

Lin Bai, upon entering the array, encountered formidable resistance. He did not use less time than Shen Jing and Yue Yunxiao. Though he finally passed, he took even longer.

Lin Bai didn't look back, and after meeting An Zhiyao, he also entered the White Jade Academy.

Someone looked at Li Fan, only to see him smile and say, "Feel free to enter if you want, I am in no hurry."

Hearing his words, some others entered the array.

Lu Yuan and Yue Qingqiu had also arrived here successively.

The Dao-seeking of White Jade doesn't restrict the cultivation realm. The powerful array is also present according to the cultivation of those asking the Dao.

Although Lu Yuan and Yue Qingqiu haven't reached the Dao Body Realm, their talent is not lacking in the least.

The most gifted disciple of Li Mountain Sword Mountain, and being the Moon Palace Saintess, besides him, how many of the so-called talents here can surpass Lu Yuan in talent?

"Why wait for us to come?" Lu Yuan said softly, arriving by Li Fan's side.

"No rush, it's fine for them to enter first, good time to take a break," Li Fan said indifferently.

The crowd around showed different expressions seeing the two women appearing by Li Fan's side.

"Their talent is that high too?" someone said, surprised.

"Could it be he is not entering the array to observe, but waiting for someone?" someone speculated with a strange expression, thinking perhaps he was waiting for the women he knew to arrive?

This intrigued the crowd even more. Could it be that all three of them could ask the Dao successfully?

Previously, among the cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion, only Shen Jing and one other had crossed the Heavenly Gate, while the others hadn't even reached the third checkpoint.