Chapter 317: Advancing to Earth Immortal! (Four Thousand Words)

Chapter 317: Advancing to Earth Immortal! (Four Thousand Words)



The Supreme Tower's Legacy!

Throughout history, the beings of the Spirit Ruins Realm had the opportunity to leave their mark within the Supreme Tower.

Aside from the Ten Great Demon Gods of the Demon Race, only the Human Race's Absolute Immortal Sword had achieved this feat.

Thus, within the Spirit Ruins Realm, rumors circulated that anyone who could leave their name on the Supreme Tower would surpass the Celestial Immortal realm.

Consequently, each new batch of Celestial Talents entering the Spirit Ruins would set their sights on entering the Supreme Tower and leaving their mark as their ultimate goal.

However, everyone was well aware of the challenges involved, so they would typically explore other places first, seeking opportunities and resources before attempting to conquer the Supreme Tower.

After all, nearly ten million years had passed since the Human Race's Absolute Immortal Sword left its mark, and no one had succeeded since then.

But this time, not long after entering the Spirit Ruins, someone had triggered such a phenomenon, leaving their name on the Supreme Tower.

This was almost like announcing to everyone that another being capable of surpassing the Celestial Immortal realm had emerged!

At that moment, both the Demon Race and the Human Race were in awe, their faces filled with disbelief.

The top three on the Celestial Talent Rankings—the Dragon Palace, the Phoenix Nest, and the Immortal Mountain—ambitious entities that had entered the Spirit Ruins, now wore solemn expressions.

Immediately after, throughout the Spirit Ruins, everyone stopped pursuing their current opportunities and rushed towards the location of the Nine Sun Immortal Sect.

They wanted to see who had left their mark on the tower.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Beams of light tore through the firmament.

At this moment, all the beings who had entered the Spirit Ruins raced towards the Nine Sun Immortal Sect.

Tap... Tap... Tap...

Crimson blood dripped onto the ground, emitting a peculiar fragrance.

Qin Zheng retracted his bloodstained hand.

Around him, the cracked earth and collapsed mountains bore the scars of heavenly thunder and fierce winds, appearing utterly devastated.

Standing not far in front of him was a calm-faced black-robed man.

At his heart, a gaping void seemed to have been punched through from front to back.

"You are powerful."

The black-robed man looked down at his injuries, then raised his head to face Qin Zheng and spoke slowly.

As he spoke, his heart wound healed at a visible rate, rapidly mending.

However, the surging aura equivalent to the Celestial Immortal realm that enveloped him gradually subsided.

Qin Zheng's expression turned slightly solemn.

Each opponent he faced in the Nine Sun Supreme Tower was stronger than the last.

His approach had evolved from casual at the beginning to requiring full concentration and eventually, even his utmost effort.

The black-robed man before him was the sixth opponent he had encountered since entering the tower.

Both were Human Immortals with Celestial Immortal-level combat power. After nearly a thousand exchanges, Qin Zheng seized an opportunity and punched through his opponent's heart.

And this was just the sixth level!

Three more levels remained.

The black-robed man continued, "With the body of a Human Immortal, possessing Celestial Immortal strength, this alone is enough for you to leave your mark on the tower."

"But if this is your limit, you won't make it through the next three levels."

"Three above, six below."

"These are the rules of this Supreme Tower. The difficulty of the next three levels will skyrocket. Continuing further may leave you with irreparable Dao injuries."

"If you choose to stop now, I can grant you a reward and send you out of the tower."

"What is your choice?"

The black-robed man's calm expression remained unchanged as he awaited Qin Zheng's response.

Qin Zheng nodded and said, "Continue."

The opponent was indeed strong, but he hadn't been idle the entire time.

Five clearances, five rewards.

At this moment, compared to when he first entered, he had grown immeasurably stronger.

A sliver of his consciousness entered his Inner World.

He gazed upon the boundless Inner World and the Great Dao Tree at its center.

The Great Dao Tree had grown to about three zhang tall, and the leaves on the tree had also increased to nearly a thousand, a fifty-fold increase since he had first entered.

Throughout his encounter with the black-robed man, Qin Zheng had not used the Primordial Nine Seals or the leaves of the Great Dao Tree.

Relying solely on his own strength, he had unleashed Celestial Immortal-level power with each punch and kick, even defeating the black-robed man who also possessed Celestial Immortal strength.

At this point, although his realm was not yet sufficient, his abilities were already on par with a Celestial Immortal, even equivalent to one.

With such strength and foundation, Qin Zheng naturally wouldn't give up on the remaining three levels.

Three above, six below.

The difficulty increased.

The rewards for clearing these levels would undoubtedly be even better.

Amidst Qin Zheng's decision, the black-robed man said nothing, merely nodding lightly.

Then—

Whoosh!

The surroundings suddenly transformed into a vast ocean of immortal essence, surging frantically into Qin Zheng's body.

Within his inner world, the Great Dao Tree once again began to rejoice, hungrily absorbing the immortal essence.

The black-robed man, who was supposed to dissipate, did not, remaining calm and observing Qin Zheng.

"Any other matters?"

Qin Zheng inquired.

After experiencing several rewards, he had become adept at guiding the immortal essence into his inner world without full concentration.

No longer needing to focus entirely, he could leave most of his mental energy outside, observing the changes in his surroundings.

Hearing this, the black-robed man shook his head, "You should finish absorbing the immortal essence first."

Qin Zheng nodded slightly, no longer pressing for answers.

The two remained in this calm confrontation.

Time slowly passed.

After an unknown duration, a massive amount of immortal essence, even larger than the previous five times, was completely absorbed.

The Great Dao Tree underwent another transformation, and the inner world also changed accordingly.

His strength increased once more.

Qin Zheng even had a moment of enlightenment; his accumulation was now sufficient, and he could advance to the Earth Immortal Realm at any time!

At this moment, the black-robed man spoke.

"Are you ready?"

His expression remained calm.

Qin Zheng nodded slightly, wanting to see what the other man would do.

And in the next instant, the black-robed man reached out, gripping a long spear wrapped in flames, his aura erupting like a volcano, surging forth!

"In the next six levels, we will suppress our cultivation to match yours."

"In the first three levels, we will restore our cultivation and fight with no reservations!"

"Since you've chosen to continue, let's begin!"

As his words landed—

Whoosh!

The long spear moved like a dragon, tearing through the void with a roar, instantly reaching before Qin Zheng.

Celestial Immortal!

The black-robed man's cultivation was at the Celestial Immortal level!

But the power of this spear was already at the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm, almost equivalent to the seven top-tier Human Race cultivators combined!

Qin Zheng's pupils constricted slightly, and he was about to take a step back.

But at this moment—

Buzz!

Another long spear pierced through the air.

A figure in armor stood like a general, with an aura as profound as a king!

This was the opponent for the second level, but their cultivation was no longer suppressed, reaching the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal realm!

At this moment, it was like two top-tier Celestial Immortals attacking Qin Zheng simultaneously!

Qin Zheng's body halted, and in his heart, he felt a long-forgotten sense of oppression.

But the changes didn't stop there.

Boom!

From above, a giant fan-like hand slammed down, like the firmament falling, carrying a might far surpassing ordinary Celestial Immortals.

The third opponent!

Then—

Three more top-tier Celestial Immortals joined the assault.

In an instant, Qin Zheng seemed surrounded, facing the siege of six top-tier Celestial Immortals!

Boom!

The void could no longer bear the pressure, emitting a sharp, piercing roar.

In Qin Zheng's heart, he felt an unprecedented sense of crisis!

No wonder the black-robed man had chosen to hide his true strength, the difficulty had increased tenfold!

Qin Zheng guarded his heart, eliminating all chaotic thoughts and maintaining mental clarity.

Simultaneously, he extended his hands, and strands of Chaos Primordial True Intent wrapped around them.

At the same time, within his inner world, a leaf from the Great Dao Tree fell.

At this moment, without revealing his full strength, he might not even survive this first attack!

This was also Qin Zheng's first time fighting without holding back after his consecutive advancements in the tower.

Buzz!!

An endless, dazzling light appeared.

Boom!

A deafening roar echoed.

When the light faded, Qin Zheng still stood in his original spot, his clothes slightly torn.

The six top-tier Celestial Immortals had retreated to the side, avoiding Qin Zheng.

"So powerful!"

Bai Yu, the white-robed youth, had sparkling eyes and an astonished expression.

"You were indeed hiding something!"

The black-robed man's eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze towards Qin Zheng held surprise.

The other four, to varying degrees, were also shocked by Qin Zheng's displayed strength.

Their combined attack—

In the long history of the Nine Sun Supreme Tower, only a few could withstand it, and most of them were already at the Celestial Immortal Realm!

But Qin Zheng, a Human Immortal, had taken it head-on, and the attack's intensity was unprecedented!

By the time they reached this level, Qin Zheng had already advanced to the Earth Immortal Realm, and his strength had undergone a tremendous transformation.

At this moment, the one before him is still in the Human Deity Realm!

Zhao Qinggan's body trembled slightly, not out of fear but excitement!

It had been too long since he last experienced a battle of equal strength.

At this moment, facing these six individuals, who were equivalent to top-tier Celestial Immortals, he knew that with his full strength, he might just be able to turn the tables!

With this thought, the Great Dao Tree in his Inner World swayed, and countless leaves fell to the ground.

Zhao Qinggan took a step forward, clenching his fist into a Fist Seal, and unleashed the Infinite Seal with one hand while transforming the other into a Sky Seal, unleashing the Sky Seal!

With each punch and palm strike, he embodied Chaos Primordial True Intent, Heaven and Earth Splitting!

In that instant, his aura rapidly surged, and in the blink of an eye, he broke through the boundaries, reaching the pinnacle of Celestial Immortal!

"Attack!"

Sensing Zhao Qinggan's transformation, the six figures' expressions turned solemn, and they snapped out of their shock, their auras erupting as they boldly engaged in combat.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Intense rumbling echoed continuously.

Amidst such fierce exchanges, the void trembled as if about to shatter.

Zhao Qinggan, alone, fought against six top-tier Celestial Immortals. With the empowerment of the Great Dao Tree's leaves, he held his ground without the slightest disadvantage!

With the combination of the Primordial Nine Seals and the Great Dao Tree's leaves, Zhao Qinggan's combat power reached an unprecedented peak!

The six Celestial Immortals were even suppressed by him alone!

Powerful!

Powerful like a monster!

The six top-tier Celestial Immortals, at this moment, as they clashed with Zhao Qinggan, couldn't help but have this thought in their minds.

Having spent endless years in the Nine Sun Supreme Tower, they had never encountered such a formidable Human Deity before!

But soon after, a hint of joy emerged within them.

With the heavens and earth undergoing a grand transformation, the outside world was already dominated by the Demon Race, as they had witnessed one Demon after another entering from the outside.

As the remnants of souls guarding the Supreme Tower, they lived by the tower's rules, unable to overstep their boundaries or leave the tower.

But now, with the emergence of such a powerful Human being, the Human Race had a glimmer of hope for resurgence!

With Wu Qingping leading the way and Zhao Qinggan following, the Human Race would not be left in decline!

And just as a great battle was unfolding on the seventh floor...

The fifth floor of the Supreme Tower.

Gu Xuanji was covered in blood, his aura turbulent, and his condition much weaker than when he had first entered.

But at this moment, his eyes shone with unparalleled brightness!

Nine Heavens Essence Qi!

According to rumors, it was the supreme Immortal Qi from the Ninefold Heavens!

For cultivators, it was like a peerless medicine, offering immense benefits!

He had broken through four levels, consecutively receiving the baptism of four strands of Nine Heavens Essence Qi, and at this moment, his strength underwent a metamorphosis, his foundation becoming even more robust!

One could even say that once he returned, he would immediately advance to the Celestial Immortal Realm!

And not just any Celestial Immortal, but one with a solid foundation and formidable power!

However, he might not be able to break through the fifth level.

Gu Xuanji's mental state reached its peak, and he cautiously observed the figure before him.

One level, one challenge.

Upon reaching the fifth level, he had already reached his limit.

Facing the figure before him, he knew deep down, he couldn't possibly defeat this opponent.

But from the very beginning, when the opponent had made their move, they seemed distracted, as if their mind was elsewhere.

This allowed Gu Xuanji to seize opportunities to escape several times.

And now, the opponent stood still, as if they had fallen into a state of tranquility.

This was a situation never recorded in the annals of history!

Gu Xuanji cautiously observed his opponent.

Time flowed slowly.

The opponent remained motionless.

At this moment, he no longer hesitated. Taking a step forward, he brandished a crescent moon saber, unleashing a fierce strike!

Regardless of the opponent's condition.

He knew that if he could kill the opponent, he would gain another opportunity to be bathed in Immortal Qi!

And just as he made his move...

A thunderous rumble echoed.

It was as if a powerful force had intervened, affecting the very space he occupied.

What's going on?

A thought emerged in his mind.

The figure before him regained consciousness, turning their gaze towards him.

Gu Xuanji banished all distractions, and with a swift slash, he struck!

Whoosh!

A white light shone, and before he could even perceive the opponent's actions, he felt a sharp pain in his divine soul, and his vision darkened.

In the next instant, a pulling force emerged, and with a sense of loss, he was drawn towards the immense tower.

Whoosh!

Before the towering tower.

Gu Xuanji's figure appeared.

And at this moment, above his head, stars appeared, one after the other, adorning the firmament.

An Earth Immortal Phenomenon!

Someone has advanced to the Earth Immortal Realm?!

Wishing all the readers a happy Dragon Boat Festival!

(End of Chapter)

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