CHAPTER 10: CHAPTER 10: MARTIAL ARTS CELESTIAL LADDER

[Physique: Mortal Body (C-Level→B Level)]

Soon, Jiang Ye sensed the changes occurring in his body.

A surge of cool energy began spreading to his limbs and internal organs.

His whole body’s cells seemed to be purified, as if renewed.

His blood, muscles, meridians, and skin were vibrating rapidly.

Not only that, he heard a roaring sound from his internal organs, and his whole skeleton creaked.

"My bone structure and meridians are changing."

Jiang Ye sensed this, a look of joy appearing on his face.

The C-Level physique had already greatly benefited him.

B Level? The transformation must be even greater than before!

"Martial Arts Grandmaster?"

Jiang Ye continued looking at the panel.

[Martial Arts Grandmaster: Power Participates in Creation, strength far exceeding ordinary people. Unique in martial arts knowledge, enough to establish a sect, passing on the martial arts torch. A towering figure in current martial arts, admired and respected by countless people, a Martial Arts Grandmaster!]

[You have broken the system’s limits and reached the peak of the mortal world. To go further, you must climb the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder!]

"..."

Power Participates in Creation, the peak of the mortal world?!

Jiang Ye’s mouth twitched; this system sure knows how to boast.

If only he were indeed this strong!

However, Jiang Ye knew that in a Grounded Martial Arts world, he might actually be this strong.

Yet in this world, even ten ’Martial Arts Grandmasters’ might not withstand a high school student’s Lightning Five-Chain Whip.

"Martial Arts Celestial Ladder? Can it let me go further?"

Jiang Ye’s expression changed slightly.

[Martial Arts Celestial Ladder: Martial arts are like a heavenly ladder, each step a stage, each step a chasm! Starting from Martial Arts Grandmaster, you can climb the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder and acquire the Immortal Monument!]

The subtitles faded then.

The panel emerged.

——Grounded Martial Arts Achievement System——

[Name: Jiang Ye]

[Physique: Mortal Body (C-Level→B Level)]

[Talent: Original]

[Cultivation Technique]

Star Martial Cultivation Technique: Great Success (1%)

[Achievements]

Martial Arts Master, Ancestor’s Friend, Martial Arts Grandmaster

[Martial Arts Celestial Ladder]

Can Climb

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A ’Martial Arts Celestial Ladder’ option quietly appeared on the panel.

"New system function? I wonder what rewards climbing will bring."

Jiang Ye muttered.

He looked at his body.

The transformation was not yet complete.

So, he didn’t hesitate much and immediately thought to himself:

"Begin the climb!"

"Buzz!"

In the next instant, his head felt as if it had been struck by a stick, spinning dizzily.

Then, his consciousness sank downwards.

In a cloud of mist, Jiang Ye suddenly opened his eyes.

Before him stood a towering cloud ladder, entirely golden-yellow, grand and magnificent.

The cloud ladder was made of layers of stairs, reaching towards the sky. Mysterious runes, emitting a golden light, were etched on the surface of the stairs.

"Is this the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder?"

After a brief moment of daze, Jiang Ye walked towards the ladder.

He noticed that every ten steps, there was a large platform, like a resting place.

"Just need to climb up?"

Jiang Ye walked up to the ladder, thought for a moment, then lifted his foot to climb.

"Buzz!"

As soon as he climbed a step, he immediately felt immense pressure.

Fortunately, having achieved Great Success in cultivation technique now, this pressure wasn’t much for him.

Jiang Ye climbed step by step upwards.

The higher he climbed, the greater the pressure he felt.

When he reached the tenth step, this pressure almost reached his limit.

"Boom!"

Jiang Ye, enduring the terrifying pressure, took another step and finally reached the first large platform.

Instantly, that pressure vanished without a trace.

At the same time, a panel appeared before him.

[You have ascended to the first layer of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder.]

[Would you like to immediately start the first layer test?]

Seeing the words on the panel, Jiang Ye was stunned.

There was a test too?

Then what was the point of spending all that effort climbing here?

"It seems only with the strength of a Martial Arts Grandmaster can you start the first layer test."

"With all this trouble, the rewards must be amazing."

A gleam of light appeared in Jiang Ye’s eyes.

Quickly, without further hesitation, he thought to himself: "Begin the first layer test!"

As his thoughts settled,

"Buzz!"

The surroundings began to change abruptly.

Darkness faded, and Jiang Ye found himself lying on a large bed, with soothing music playing next to his ear and warm lighting casting an ambiguous glow on his body.

Various bottles of essential oils were placed on the bedside table, emitting a pleasant fragrance.

"Isn’t this the massage parlor I used to frequent?"

Jiang Ye looked around, feeling a bit dazed.

Just then, the door was pushed open.

A beautiful girl in a white silk uniform, with a high ponytail and exquisite features, walked in.

"Hello, sir. Technician number 13 is pleased to serve you."

Jiang Ye looked at her in surprise.

"Teacher Chen?"

The beautiful girl in the white silk uniform was actually his Martial Arts Teacher, Chen Zilu!

No, is this right?

Chen Zilu gave him a sweet smile and said in a soft voice: "Want to switch roles again? I’ll bring another outfit next time."

As she spoke, she had already come over to start working.

"Wait a moment!"

Jiang Ye said, holding his head, feeling that something was not quite right.

"Hm?"

Chen Zilu looked at him puzzled, then suddenly seemed to realize something, laughed lightly, "You remembered, you like jade feet, right?"

Before Jiang Ye could react, she had already taken off her little leather shoes, and her white silk feet pressed down.

Jiang Ye felt his head becoming dizzy, as if he’d forgotten something important.

But under Chen Zilu’s massage, he unknowingly got immersed and began to enjoy it.

Time slowly passed.

Half an hour, one hour, two hours...

After a round of service, Jiang Ye lay on the bed, completely relaxed, his eyes gradually unfocused.

But at this moment.

Suddenly, Jiang Ye’s pupils shrank: "No, this is obviously the massage parlor from my past life, how could Chen Zilu be here!"

"Right, I’m undergoing the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder test, all this is an illusion!"

At the moment Jiang Ye realized this,

the surrounding scene faded away like wind.

He was back on the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder.

[Test time: 3 hours and 7 minutes]

[Martial Arts Will Test Failed]

[Test Not Passed!]

[Would you like to continue the first layer test?]

Seeing the panel before him, Jiang Ye revealed a slightly helpless smile.

He had anticipated failure, but never expected to last over three hours in the illusion!

"Seems the first layer test assessed my Martial Arts Will?"

Jiang Ye pondered.

The so-called Martial Arts Will is a focused mind towards martial arts, without distractions.

Jiang Ye pursued martial arts wholeheartedly and shouldn’t be that bad.

He reflected that his Martial Arts Will wasn’t lacking in determination.

Rather, the illusion itself made him feel drowsy.

Most importantly, the illusion was so realistic, all five senses vividly clear, just like truly experiencing a massage.

Even now, he could smell the faint aroma lingering around.

Fortunately, there was another chance to redo the test."

Jiang Ye sighed in relief, thinking to himself, "I was just too indulged due to the realism. Let’s try again."

He found himself back in the massage parlor.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Ye felt a sense of relief.

However, before he could figure out why he came here, a beautiful woman in a black silk office outfit opened the door.

"Hello sir, technician number 13 is happy to serve you."

With that crisp voice, a gleam of understanding flashed in Jiang Ye’s eyes.

"I remember, I’m here for what I like?"

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