As he was thinking, a flash of white light washed over him.

By the time Wang Xiao came to his senses, he found himself standing on solid, unfamiliar ground.

Before him stretched a boundless plain.

The air was extremely thin, with an oxygen concentration less than a tenth of that on Earth.

A normal person would surely suffocate and die here.

However, no one present was a normal person. After a moment of adjustment, they all adapted.

Besides the air, the gravity was also two to three times that of Earth.

Most importantly, Wang Xiao could feel a special force field permeating the surroundings.

This force field wasn’t like Earth’s magnetic field; it was a unique power that could subtly temper one’s Yin Spirit!

It caused the Yin Spirit to become increasingly condensed.

’A miraculous place.’

Wang Xiao let out a soft breath.

This place was clearly no longer Earth, but a strange, new planet.

He just didn’t know if it was still within the Solar System or the Milky Way Galaxy.

’If this Wormhole allows for travel between Star Systems, does that mean we’re in an unfamiliar Star Domain? Does this Star Domain harbor life? Those Tier Nine Life forms must have used this planet as a base to explore outward, right?’

Wang Xiao pondered this.

Just then, a towering, illusory figure in a black robe suddenly appeared above the plain, hovering before everyone.

"It’s... It’s Lord Chaos Nether King!"

A fervent look appeared in Louis’s eyes.

He cultivated the very Chaos Evolution Path created by the Chaos Nether King, Gu Tiandu.

Because of this, he had always idolized Gu Tiandu!

Seeing Gu Tiandu now, even if it was just an illusion, was enough to make him incredibly excited.

The illusion of Gu Tiandu scanned its surroundings, its voice devoid of any emotion, as if it were merely a pre-recorded program.

"Welcome, everyone, to Washing God Star. I have made some initial modifications to this planet and set up a total of six trials. The purpose is to select the final candidates for the God Creation Plan."

"For each trial you pass, you will receive a corresponding reward. The faster you clear it, the more precious the reward will be."

"Of course, it doesn’t matter if you fail to pass the trials. As I’m sure you’ve all noticed, this planet is extraordinary and of great help in tempering the Yin Spirit."

"Those who don’t pass can also remain here to cultivate. If you wish to return, you can call out to me at any time."

"Alright, enough idle chatter. I hope someone can make it to the final trial. I’ve prepared a peerless gift there!"

"Now, let the assessment begin!"

"The first trial is called the Celestial Ascension Ladder. To pass, you must simply reach the top. You have one month."

As his voice fell.

RUMBLE!

The plain began to shake violently.

Immediately after, it was as if Heaven and Earth had been completely inverted!

A stone staircase, ten zhang high, suddenly appeared before them.

At the top of the staircase was a bronze gateway, and within it, a black hole-like vortex continued to spin.

Entering this vortex should lead to the second trial.

Louis looked at the ten-zhang-high staircase and raised an eyebrow.

"Amazing. How can you call something this short a Celestial Ascension Ladder? I can clear it in a single leap!"

Louis took the lead. Stomping a foot on the ground, he soared into the air.

His speed was incredible; in the blink of an eye, he reached the top without any resistance.

"I didn’t think the first trial would be this easy."

Louis glanced back at Wang Xiao and the others, then strode into the Bronze Sect.

However, just then...

BANG!

A massive force erupted, sending Louis flying back to land in front of Wang Xiao and the others.

Louis’s eyes widened. "Shit! What happened? Why can’t I get in?"

Qin Mengyue sneered, "It seems you Americans are used to taking shortcuts. It’s obvious you’re supposed to walk up the stairs step by step. Otherwise, you’ll be repelled by the Bronze Sect."

After a moment’s thought, she stepped onto the staircase and climbed it one step at a time.

She also reached the top completely unimpeded.

However, her face showed no trace of joy.

The process was far too simple; it clearly didn’t meet the requirements of the Celestial Ascension Ladder. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Nevertheless, she tentatively reached out to touch the Bronze Sect.

BANG!

As expected, a repulsive force blasted out from it, knocking her back down.

Seeing Qin Mengyue get thrown back, Louis chuckled.

"It seems being down-to-earth doesn’t work either."

Qin Mengyue huffed, "At least it’s better than you eating dirt!"

The blonde, blue-eyed woman spoke up from the side, "You two, now isn’t the time to argue. We should be thinking about how to ascend this Celestial Ascension Ladder. There must be some kind of pattern to it."

Louis said, "I already looked. Every single step is identical. There are no differences, and there isn’t any kind of Barrier. How are we supposed to pass this?!"

For a moment, everyone looked worried and crestfallen as they stared at the ten-zhang-high stone staircase.

Though the stairs weren’t high, they truly seemed to have become a ladder to the heavens.

"Wang Xiao, have you noticed anything?"

Qin Mengyue couldn’t help but look at Wang Xiao, who had been silent the whole time.

Louis and the woman also turned their gazes to Wang Xiao.

Wang Xiao’s earlier performance had been far too brilliant.

His strength was clearly much greater than theirs; perhaps he had an idea.

"Let me try."

Wang Xiao’s eyes flickered slightly. Without another word, he stepped onto the staircase.

His figure moved unpredictably on the steps, sometimes slithering upwards in a serpentine path, other times stomping on a single step several times in a row.

At other times, he would even retreat backward, making his movements impossible to predict.

It was only a short, ten-zhang staircase, yet it took Wang Xiao a full half an hour to finally reach the top.