Chapter 678: The Union High Elders

At this moment, Ace climbed the 1001st step, and only half an hour had passed since the trial had started. So, Ace decided to slow down on the third level and 'use Qi,' or it would be too absurd if he passed the entire trial without using Qi. 

'Qi Radiation!' ¹Ace was astonished as he didn't even see any traces of the radiation; only after stepping on the 1001st step did he feel it. 

(AN: Qi Radiation will refer to both Soul and Martial Radiations) 

Still, Ace showed a pale face under 0.01-point Qi radiation and started emitting faint soul Qi undulations equivalent to a peak soul gates realm cultivator. 

After 'catching his breath' for around five minutes, he took the 1002nd step and climbed it. He again stopped for another one or two minutes before stepping forward.