Chapter 109: You’re Strong if You’re Strong, But I’ll Live Longer Than You
The cultivators of Cangzhou City had never laid eyes on a divine artifact.
After all, they were merely Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators, with only a handful possessing magical items, let alone having seen a magical treasure.
So today, having the chance to witness the Immortal Alliance’s supreme treasure, the cultivators below all craned their necks, hoping to soak up some of that divine light.
But really, how would they bring the Myriad Path Divine Tower to Cangzhou City? Since it’s a tower, it must be quite magnificent, right?
Some speculated that a Spirit Boat would transport it over, while others theorized that, being a divine artifact, it must be able to change size at will. A few imaginative souls even suggested that there might be a space-ring large enough to fit the whole tower inside!
How to transport the Myriad Path Divine Tower had become a hot topic of discussion among the cultivators.
After all, it was said that the Immortal Alliance frequently brought the Myriad Path Divine Tower to various locations for trials for qualified cultivators. If they moved it regularly, surely there had to be a specialized transportation method!
“Shh! It’s about to start! We’re about to see the real deal!”
At this moment, someone noticed that the Immortal Alliance powerhouse, who was going to award Yun Zhonghe and the others, was slowly walking toward a high platform.
The powerhouse gradually took out a golden decree from his robe, spread it with both hands, and chanted: “All paths return to the source, my lord of the universe, please, divine spirit, descend!”
Boom—
A thunderous clap echoed, and dark clouds gathered in the sky. With the incantation, an overwhelming aura suddenly descended.
“Divine… divine… divine artifact!”
“What terrifying pressure!”
“Is it really the legendary Myriad Path Divine Tower? Truly living up to its name!”
Feeling the surge of power in the air, the cultivators of Cangzhou City were in an uproar.
They knew the power of divine artifacts, but seeing it with their own eyes was a first!
“A divine artifact is indeed extraordinary.” Yun Zhonghe thought to himself, his eyes sparkling.
Although he had seen the animation of the tower manifesting in the game, it was just visual effects; only being present in the actual environment could one truly feel the exhilarating excitement.
Beside him, Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu had also been awestruck by the waves emanating from the tower, their faces blank, staring at the increasingly solid giant golden pagoda in mid-air, their hearts racing, and even their faces flushing.
The golden tower rose slowly like a colossal pillar, growing larger and more solid, its peak glowing with what seemed like blinding holy light.
So it turned out the Myriad Path Divine Tower was summoned by invoking divine beings.
Buzz—
The golden tower landed gently, seemingly revealing a nearly ancient old man guarding the entrance on the first floor.
“Senior.”
The Immortal Alliance powerhouse, with his Transformation Stage level, respectfully bowed to the guarding elder, a scene that deeply moved Mu Jixue.
“Why does that old guy have no cultivation yet commands such respect from a Transformation Stage powerhouse?”
“Shh… Jixue, keep your voice down.”
Lin Zhongyu thought Mu Jixue was quite bold, but thankfully they were far from the Myriad Path Divine Tower, so the old man probably couldn’t hear.
The Immortal Alliance powerhouse respectfully handed over the golden decree: “May I ask if the young ones need to do anything else?”
The old man waved his hand to indicate no problem, his murky eyes scanning the crowd, finally landing on Yun Zhonghe and his companions, and yawning: “Are those the three who will enter the Myriad Path Divine Tower?”
“Yes.”
“Let them go in by themselves. Once inside, they just need to leave their names, so the tower remembers their aura. As for how many trials they clear, the tower will know.”
After finishing, the old man glanced at Mu Jixue for a moment, with a meaningful look: “Tell them not to rush through the trials just for the sake of rushing; that’s pointless. The tower’s purpose isn’t merely to clear trials; what they can gain from it needs to be experienced firsthand.”
“Understood.” The powerhouse nodded, turning to call out to Yun Zhonghe and the others, “Come over, and once inside, head to the northeastern corner.”
With a wave of his hand, he tossed three golden waist tokens, which fell into the hands of the three.
Yun Zhonghe glanced at his waist token, which bore faint golden dragon patterns. Just this token alone seemed to be of magical treasure quality.
“Only those with these tokens can enter the divine tower, and the tokens have a protective function. If there’s a life-threatening situation, they will automatically activate and teleport the tester outside the tower. However, doing so will also forfeit their opportunity for further trials, so gauge your abilities and don’t get sent out before you’ve had a chance to reap rewards.”
The higher the level climbed, the greater the rewards at the end. But if they got disqualified midway, they might not gain anything at all.
The Immortal Alliance powerhouse conveyed the old man’s reminder to Yun Zhonghe and his companions, who all expressed their gratitude.
“Thank you, senior.”
The old man didn’t mind, glanced at Mu Jixue, then looked back at Yun Zhonghe: “Once inside, the tower will assess the collective capabilities of the three of you and then assign trials, which are random and require teamwork. If someone drops out mid-way, the remaining participants can continue.”
This was a trial of team cooperation.
Yun Zhonghe nodded; he had already been informed and was fully prepared, ready to sweep Huang Aotian up and show off so spectacularly she would exclaim, “Daddy, you’re amazing! I feel so good!”
Big boy, let’s see how your dad takes you to greater heights!
For some reason, Mu Jixue suddenly felt a chill down her spine. She instinctively glanced at Yun Zhonghe’s face but couldn’t pinpoint why.
Mu Jixue scratched her head; maybe she was just being too sensitive.
“Let’s go.”
“Yeah!”
Lin Zhongyu, undeterred, quickened his pace to match Yun Zhonghe’s steps, while Mu Jixue lagged slightly but soon caught up.
“Senior, how many trials do you think those three can clear?” the Immortal Alliance powerhouse leaned in to ask the old man.
“About thirty trials or so.”
The old man yawned, saying: “They’re only at the Foundation Establishment stage, clearing twenty trials would be impressive. But those three have extraordinary talent; thirty trials might be tough, but there’s definitely hope.”
The Immortal Alliance powerhouse paused: “Thirty trials… They would need the abilities of a Foundation Establishment prodigy fighting against Golden Cores, right?”
What he referred to as a Foundation Establishment fighting Golden Core wasn’t just any ordinary Foundation and Golden Core, but measured by the standards of the Immortal Alliance.
There was no denying the prestige of the Immortal Alliance; those two Golden Core demon cultivators from Qingzhu Town, in their eyes, were basically chump change.
In other words, according to ordinary standards, they would need the strength of a Foundation Establishment against a Yuan Ying to smash through thirty trials.
“Pretty much,” the old man replied casually, seeming unconcerned.
Genius? In front of this Myriad Path Divine Tower, he had witnessed far too many.
The first generation alliance master had come, the former supreme leader of the Southern Continent’s most talented had been here, and many from the Kunlun Demon Realm had visited…
Some lived, some perished, and yet he… remained the tower guardian of the Myriad Path Divine Tower.
Generation after generation!
So what if they were geniuses? So what if they were prodigies?
Let’s see them reach the hundredth floor first!
