Chapter 549: Storming the Tower
Chapter 549: Chapter 549: Storming the Tower
“Wuhuang Holy Tower.”
Zhong Lin looked up at the golden yellow holy tower reaching towards the sky, feeling the terrifying aura emanating from it, his eyes filled with divine light.
Gu Chen whispered beside him, “Wuhuang Holy Tower, the Emperor’s Artifact of Wuhuang, holds many secrets, immensely powerful. It is rumored that only by passing the hundred-level trial of Wuhuang Holy Tower can one obtain the Wuhuang Inheritance.”
Unlike the Undying Evil Emperor, Wuhuang was famous throughout the world in ancient times. Rumor has it that had he not been besieged and fallen due to the scheme of the Blood Demon Clan, he might have broken through the God Realm and ascended to deity.
Is the secret to becoming a god contained within the Wuhuang Holy Tower he left behind?
Thinking of this, Gu Chen’s heart surged with excitement, an urge to rush into the tower immediately. Even if he couldn’t obtain the inheritance, contending with numerous other geniuses was an opportunity not to be missed.
The emergence of the Wuhuang Holy Tower was undoubtedly a great event, given the secret realm’s existence is to inherit Wuhuang’s legacy.
Of course, before the two of them arrived at the Wuhuang Holy Tower, many geniuses had already gathered here, both on the sky and the ground. Some were here to attempt the tower, others simply to watch the excitement, wanting to see who could be crowned and become the true first of their generation in the Qingyuan World.
“Someone has entered.”
A cry of surprise came from the crowd as a noticeably muscular body cultivator from the Battle Domain rushed in the moment the tower stabilized.
“Master.”
Gu Chen’s face also showed a trace of urgency, calling out to Zhong Lin beside him instinctively.
Zhong Lin remained incredibly calm, speaking leisurely, “No rush, some need to be pioneers for the king. If Wuhuang’s inheritance were so easily obtained, it wouldn’t be worth cherishing.”
Gu Chen’s expression stiffened, sighing inwardly. Indeed, compared to his master, he was still too naive. Thus, he no longer hurried and stood obediently to the side.
They weren’t the only ones; some confident geniuses also waited quietly, not rushing to enter.
As that martial artist entered, the first layer of the Wuhuang Holy Tower lit up with dim light, quickly followed by the second and third layers.
But in less than a quarter of an hour, that martial artist was expelled from the thirtieth layer, falling heavily to the ground.
People quickly approached to inquire, and soon everyone understood the rules of the Wuhuang Holy Tower.
Simply put, to attempt the tower, one must ascend from the first level to the hundredth level. Each level has its own set of rules, whether it’s an illusion realm or a puppet, or some other element. It was apparent that the martial artist was only able to reach the fifth level before being kicked out, thus failing the trial.
With the rules understood, many could no longer hold back and all surged towards the tower’s entrance.
This time, Gu Chen did not hurry to enter but waited quietly on the side.
Indeed, as Zhong Lin said, these people were just pioneers for the king. The farthest any of them reached was only the forty-ninth level.
“Master, the Eighth Saint Heir of Xuanming Holy Land has also entered,” Gu Chen transmitted his voice.
Zhong Lin’s gaze landed on a white-clad, arrogant young man.
This person was Han Tian, the Eighth Saint Heir of Xuanming Holy Land, in the Ninth Layer Heaven of the Life and Death Realm, having cultivated the Supreme Martial Arts of Xuanming Holy Land, “Ice Soul Heavenly Gang Fist,” once freezing a thousand miles with one strike, just a step away from Nirvana, about to achieve Great Ability.
The entry of Han Tian, the Eighth Saint Heir of Xuanming Holy Land, also drew the attention of many. The Wuhuang Holy Tower lit up layer by layer, with the first fifty layers lighting up very quickly, sometimes shining within just a few breaths, until the speed began to slow after the seventieth layer.
Zhong Lin clearly noticed Gu Chen’s breathing becoming more rapid, his face full of tension, while he himself remained unchanged.
“Calm your mind.”
Zhong Lin suddenly spoke.
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen took a deep breath, operated his cultivation technique, and instantly returned to a state of unwavering calm.
The cultivation technique of Xuanming Holy Land naturally had a calming effect. It’s said that once the fundamental martial art, “Xuanming Heart Scripture,” is mastered, one could even remain as calm as still water, reflecting the heavens, so that the world and everything in it would no longer affect one’s heart in the slightest.
“Master, aren’t you worried that Han Tian might succeed in the tower and seize the Wuhuang Inheritance?”
Gu Chen’s face was full of curiosity, unable to understand why his master remained so calm.
Zhong Lin gave Gu Chen a deep look, revealing an indescribable expression, leaving Gu Chen full of confusion.
While others didn’t know, how could Zhong Lin not see that the Wuhuang Secret Realm was prepared for this Heir of Destiny? Before he acted, no one else could obtain the inheritance.
Indeed, Han Tian was kicked out at the eightieth level.
Witnessing him getting expelled at the eightieth level caused an uproar among the onlookers; some even sneered.
At this moment, those geniuses no longer hid, starting to rush towards the tower, including some Saint Heir level figures.
Bam!
Bam!
Bam!
Occasionally, people were kicked out, looking extremely embarrassed but not life-threatening.
“It’s possible to roughly gauge strength,” Zhong Lin murmured.
“Master is right. Among these people, the strongest should be Cong Shaou of the Battle Heaven Sacred Land. He has reached the ninety-fifth level and hasn’t been kicked out yet.
There’s also Dao Sheng of the Divine Blade Sacred Land, rumored to be the reincarnation of the Ancient Blade Emperor. Although only at the Life and Death Realm, he has already understood the mysteries of the Domain. He only needs to cultivate step by step, and the King Realm is within easy reach. Now he’s already reached the ninety-third… fourth layer.
And there’s Fang Yuan of the Fang Family, Yang Jingfeng of the True Yang Sacred Land, Hu Jun of the Ancient Spirit Sacred Land, Gui Xi of the Baihua Holy Land…
The contemporary geniuses of the East Desolation Ten Domains have all gathered, Master, I’m finding it hard to hold back now.”
Gu Chen licked his lips, his eyes filled with battle intent.
“If you can’t hold back, then don’t. Let’s go! We’ll join as well,” Zhong Lin said with a smile.
The two of them no longer paused and began to enter the tower.
The appearance of Zhong Lin and Gu Chen attracted a lot of attention. Gu Chen was already known as a genius, capable of slaying Demon Sect followers beyond his level, claimed to be invincible at his tier.
As for Zhong Lin!
In the Battle of the Blood Pool, he fought against four single-handedly and emerged victorious, forcing them to leave Wuhuang Secret Realm. This included the Buddhist Son Chan Ning of the Ten Thousand Buddha Holy Land, and Tribulations Thunder Body Lan Ming of the Thunderbolt Sacred Land.
Such achievements had already made him renowned, especially since he broke into the Nirvana Realm, making him currently the strongest in the Wuhuang Secret Realm.
So when Zhong Lin appeared, everyone’s gaze focused on him, full of awe.
“It’s him, it’s over. As the only Nirvana Realm powerhouse in the secret realm, who can compete with him?”
“That’s not necessarily true. The Wuhuang Inheritance depends on opportunity, and strength is only part of it. Don’t forget Zhong Lin cultivates the Sword Dao.”
“I wonder how far they can go?”