CHAPTER 528: CHAPTER 528: THE NINE-TIERED TREASURE TOWER

Upon seeing the Divine Thought Master he brought with him, Chu Xinghe immediately stepped forward and eagerly pulled the Divine Thought Master over.

If this person had been there before, how could Ling Chen have extorted his Ascension Pill?

The Divine Thought Master was baffled.

Naturally, he was flattered and astonished.

He quickly expressed his grateful loyalty.

Chu Xinghe then immediately decided that he must keep this Divine Thought Master by his side at all times, as he might prove useful at any moment.

Soon, the cultivators who arrived later also learned of what had happened here.

Upon hearing that the lowest reward received by the first batch of cultivators was a quasi-King Spiritual Weapon, everyone naturally envied them.

But who asked them to be the second batch to arrive?

The next day.

Lord Yan Huang appeared once again.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the second trial is about to begin. The first trial was actually a test of your cultivation level and Spiritual Power, but this next trial will be a test of your true strength."

The voice came from the graceful silhouette in the sky.

The second batch of cultivators all showed excitement on their faces.

"Greetings, Lord Yan Huang!"

The cultivators quickly said.

Having passed through the Endless Sea of Fire, they naturally knew that its power had been significantly reduced later on, allowing them the opportunity to pass the first trial.

Unexpectedly, they had the fortune to witness Lord Yan Huang in person.

However, Ling Chen and others focused on what Lord Yan Huang had said.

Although Lord Yan Huang stated that the first trial was to assess cultivation and Spiritual Power.

Ling Chen and the others felt it was clearly a test of cultivation talent, or rather special physiques.

Obviously, the initial power of the Endless Sea of Fire was completely tailored for those in the Primordial Pill Realm with eight layers of Sacred Body.

He was in the middle phase of the seventh layer of the Primordial Pill Realm; if he wasn’t also a high-grade Divine Thought Master, he might not have been able to pass.

Before the second trial fully emerged, they couldn’t be certain.

"Alright, prepare to accept the trial!"

Lord Yan Huang waved her jade hand, and the great hall vanished.

In the sight of everyone, a nine-layered tower appeared.

"This second trial involves passing through this Treasure Tower. The tower has nine gates, nine people can enter at a time, and there will naturally be someone inside to fight you. Only by passing through the tower will you pass the trial. Those who fail to pass will be directly eliminated. This time, I will not reduce the difficulty of the trial."

While speaking, the gates of the Treasure Tower burst open.

The reason why the difficulty of the previous trial was reduced was because she didn’t want to hastily judge a cultivator’s aptitude based solely on Spiritual Power and cultivation.

Thus, the difficulty was lowered to allow some cultivators to pass.

After all, a cultivator’s true strength truly indicates their genuine aptitude.

Whether a special physique is strong or not is important, but it is not the only standard for judging a cultivator’s achievement.

There are other things, even more important than a special physique.

"Now, you may enter!"

Lord Yan Huang finished speaking and cast her gaze over the crowd.

But everyone was silent, watching the nine-layered golden Treasure Tower very cautiously.

What was inside the Treasure Tower, no one knew.

Even for cultivators, there is some fear in their hearts for the unknown.

"Lord Yan Huang, may I ask what kind of people are inside the tower? What is their approximate strength?"

Xia Biluo respectfully asked.

Lord Yan Huang only mentioned that there were people inside to fight them, without specifying the origins and strengths of those people.

"No comment!"

The response to Xia Biluo was a cold voice.

Seeing that Lord Yan Huang wouldn’t tell them, they dared not ask again.

One by one, they stood in place, seemingly waiting for others to be the first to take the plunge.

"Li Ji, you go!"

Seeing the situation, Xia Biluo immediately turned to a cultivator beside him.

It was the person he brought.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Li Ji quickly and respectfully responded.

Seeing this, Chu Xinghe, Qin Wudi, and the other four Crown Princes immediately ordered their subordinates to enter.

The five Dynasties dispatched five people.

The nine-layered Treasure Tower, with its nine gates, could simultaneously accommodate nine cultivators.

"Any more volunteers?"

Lord Yan Huang spoke again.

Seeing that the vast majority were hesitant to act, a hint of scorn appeared at the corner of her mouth.

The second trial was indeed a test of the cultivators’ true strength.

She did not elaborate on the situation inside the tower because she intended to also test the courage of these cultivators.

Cultivators should possess the courage to forge ahead fearlessly!

Only then can one become a powerhouse in their own right.

They’ve stated it themselves—this is a test.

Since it’s a test, naturally, it won’t be too hard for the cultivators undergoing it.

However, among these cultivators, even entering the Treasure Tower is met with such hesitation.

She certainly looks down on these people!

"Young Master, let me go!"

Xing Shura volunteered proactively.

Some from the Dark Night must take the lead.

Liu Qingcang must stay here to hold the fort, and Ling Chen, as the Young Master, cannot take unnecessary risks.

It must be one of them to make a move.

The most crucial thing now is to first investigate the situation inside the Treasure Tower.

For instance, who is the opponent, and what is their cultivation level?

Ling Chen pondered briefly and said, "No need, let me take the lead!"

Xing Shura was only a late-stage ninth-level cultivator.

While he himself was not only a Spiritual Power Practitioner but also a Divine Thought Master.

In terms of strength, he was above Xing Shura.

There was no need for Xing Shura to take the risk.

After all, when he first joined the Dark Night, Xing Shura had looked after him.

"Is this really appropriate?"

Liu Qingcang frowned slightly.

Nobody knew the dangers within.

Ling Chen, as the Young Master, could not afford any mishaps.

Other members of the Dark Night also showed faces full of concern.

"It’s okay."

Ling Chen insisted.

"Brother, be careful!"

Ling Wu also looked worried.

"There’s nothing to worry about."

Ling Chen smiled and said, "Uncle Cang, I’ll leave this place to you."

"Understood."

Liu Qingcang nodded firmly.

Ling Chen was worried that Xia Biluo and others might attack the Dark Night Cultivators.

Then, Ling Chen started walking towards the Treasure Tower.

Soon after, three ninth-level cultivators also walked towards the Treasure Tower.

That made it nine people exactly.

"Enter!"

At the command of Lord Yan Huang, the nine immediately entered the Treasure Tower.

"Boom!"

Nine tower gates closed instantaneously.

At this moment, everyone looked towards the nine-layer Treasure Tower.

Though they couldn’t see anything inside, they couldn’t help but keep their eyes on it.

Treasure Tower.

First floor.

As soon as Ling Chen entered the Treasure Tower, he felt a wave of chilliness.

The environment inside the tower was somewhat damp.

It was as if a fall rain had just passed.

Wisps of cold air tried to seep into his body.

Ling Chen immediately activated his Black Spiritual Power to envelop his body, and the chilliness was significantly reduced.

Then, Ling Chen surveyed his surroundings.

The space on the first floor was vast, even larger than it seemed from outside.

It could easily accommodate the battles between Primordial Pill Realm ninth-level cultivators.

The walls of the tower emitted a faint light, likely some sort of defense.

"You’ve arrived!"

As a voice fell, a figure slowly materialized.

It was a young man in a black robe holding a black longsword.

Ling Chen’s eyes landed on the black-robed youth, and his Divine Soul Telekinesis had already swept out, probing towards the other party.

"This is..."

Ling Chen’s eyes suddenly sharpened.