This was also the reason for Ye Qingchen's slow climb. After gaining more insight on the sixth level, he finally stepped onto the seventh.
Upon reaching the seventh level, Ye Qingchen lingered for even longer. This led the onlookers to believe he might not even reach the eighth. Such a result would set a new record for the fewest levels ever climbed on the Stepping Heaven Ladder. In the past, even the weakest disciples of the Qin Family could climb more than twenty steps. It was unprecedented for someone like Ye Qingchen to be struggling on just the seventh level.
The crowd's whispers grew into loud discussions, with everyone speculating on how many more minutes Ye Qingchen could last. Qin Zhantian, however, seemed to notice something else. Although Ye Qingchen's ascent was slow, his expression remained perfectly calm, a stark contrast to the tormented faces of those who couldn't bear the pressure.
What on earth is this boy thinking?
