Chapter 1654: Chapter 1653: Where Did This Fool Come From
Fang Yu didn’t really care about how others viewed him. Besides, with his current strength, ordinary members of the Divine Race couldn’t hurt him.
Unless he encounters the higher-ups.
But the problem is, the higher-ups don’t concern themselves with mundane affairs. So, what are they doing now?
The higher-ups can’t possibly think about cultivation all day, or just sleep all day?
The day of the test arrived quickly.
Fang Yu, as usual, changed into ordinary clothes and mingled with the crowd. He carried a registration card, just like any regular Divine Race member. No one recognized Fang Yu, nor did anyone know his true identity.
...
The entrance to the Heavenly Ladder.
It’s a massive palace, with hundreds of steps even at its entrance.
It was at this moment that Fang Yu saw many students heading in that direction, so he followed. After all, following the crowd never goes wrong. Apart from some students, there were also some idle young members of the Divine Race from society.
This was evident from their clothes. The students all wore uniforms and liked to move in groups. The idle ones from society, young Divine Race members, usually moved alone and weren’t very talkative, being very low-key along the way.
The students, on the other hand, were laughing and chatting in groups.
Fang Yu walked up.
Many others were also heading up the steps at this time.
Everyone gathered together, converging at the entrance.
"Are you here to participate in the weather test too?" A student spotted the lone Fang Yu and turned to greet him.
Fang Yu just glanced at the person and instantly knew he was a student, and one of those inexperienced ones. This student was skinny and weak, not very tall, with a trace of arrogance between his brows.
"Just here to have some fun," Fang Yu casually replied.
The person laughed and said, "You must be someone from another planet who has been promoted here, right?"
"How could you tell?"
"The smell. The smell is irreplaceable. Some people inherently exude a sense of lowliness. I just need to sniff slightly to know you have a rustic smell. You’re obviously not from the main planet," the student proclaimed.
"Impressive,"
Fang Yu casually dealt with the situation, realizing this student was far too young and naive, the so-called smell was actually just about attire, accompanied by an ostentatious display akin to a nouveau riche. This is likely a cultural trait of the Divine Race, the penchant for display and so-called monetary status.
On Earth, such culture is despised. Competing over who has more money is known colloquially as showing off wealth. In the Divine Race, this act of showing off wealth is a cultural phenomenon. Having money earns you respect; without money, you garner none. And they talk about the smell?
Of course, Fang Yu wouldn’t boast about his wealth.
He merely smiled indifferently.
"You recognize my prowess. But, seeing as you’re so honest, I have to remind you. This Heavenly Stepping Ladder test isn’t for ordinary Divine Race members. Climbing the Heavenly Ladder demands rigorous strength; without it, forget about reaching the 100th step, even getting past the first 50 steps is tough."
"You seem to know a lot about this Heavenly Ladder?" Fang Yu turned and asked.
"Just moderately. The pressure increases with the number of steps; those who can climb over 300 steps are at least middle-class Divine Race, and those passing 400 steps are high-class Divine Race. If you surpass 500 steps, that’s genius level. So far, no one has managed to pass 600 steps."
"Never before?"
Fang Yu remembered the last time he climbed the Heavenly Ladder, only passing around 300 steps. At that time, to avoid Ding Haotian’s pursuit, he had to leave the ladder prematurely.
"Never before, and in the future, it’s unlikely. The 600-step ladder, I just mentioned you thinking about it; do you really believe you can climb past 600 steps?"
"Just asking. What’s your target level?"
Fang Yu, having time to spare, chatted with him casually.
"For me, passing 200 steps would already be remarkable. My father said that once I pass 200 steps, he’ll buy me a flyer, and then I can fly around in the suburbs."
"Pretty extravagant."
"Poverty limits your imagination. Flyers are expensive, a single one costs millions. Unfortunately, they can’t be flown in the main city."
"Are you all together?" Fang Yu glanced at the few students beside the young man.
"Yes, together."
"Hey, hey, hey, don’t look at us like that. Although you’re promoted from another planet, that doesn’t mean we have to treat you equally. When we queue later, you better line up behind us."
"Order Planet members always line up behind."
These words made Fang Yu slightly frown.
"Is there such a rule?"
"There always has been. You really didn’t know?"
"I honestly didn’t know, I recently got promoted to the main planet."
"No wonder, you’re really ignorant, but let me educate you. The Divine Race is the place most concerned with hierarchy; even if you stand beside us now, in terms of identity and status, you’re still different. Your strength, identity, status, and wealth don’t compare to ours. Therefore, you’re at the bottom, understood?"
This straightforward expression of hierarchy, one must say, this student is quite bold.
The Divine Race, developed to today’s realm, isn’t unwarranted.
Their technology is far more advanced than Earth’s. But culturally, they seem far behind.
Fang Yu didn’t bother arguing with them.
Because the door at the entrance had already opened.
A voice came through.
"All participants in the Heavenly Ladder test must queue. No disturbances, or you’ll be expelled. All students surpassing 200 steps will receive honor certificates and rewards from the Heavenly Ladder department."
"Queue for entry now."
All the Divine Race members began to walk inside. Then the passage became very narrow because there were so many people.
This naturally required orderly sorting.
At this moment, someone shouted at Fang Yu, "Hey, hey, you from the Order Planet, line up behind!"
"Line up behind?"
"Yes, exactly as I said. Didn’t you understand what we just told you?"
"If I’m not mistaken, you mentioned money, status, wealth, right?"
"Correct, what’s the problem? Look at your poor wretch appearance, clearly a beggar, daring to register for the Heavenly Ladder test, it’s simply an insult to the ladder. Divine Race members like you don’t deserve to be here. Look at the attire of other idle members of society, then look at yourself!"
Fang Yu understood now; these people were prejudiced, entirely fond of judging by appearances and attire.
No wonder Fang Yu, as he didn’t enjoy wearing those golden accessories.
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