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Chapter 541: The Tower of the Heart
Chapter 541: The Tower of the Heart
The Ruler's World.
The City of the Heart was known as the most virtuous place under heaven, with roads leading in all directions. Outside the city, a grand avenue known as the 'Emperor's Road' stretched far and wide.
Legend had it that this 'Emperor's Road', wide enough for dozens of carriages to travel side by side, was built by a Ruler of the Emperor Rank using the abilities of an Earth-type Emperor Rank Heart Beast under contract.
As the road carried a trace of an Emperor Rank Heart Beast's aura, wild Heart Beasts would retreat, daring not to attack travelers on the road, making it one of the safest routes.
On this day, amidst the howling wind, a Wind God Winged Dragon with a wingspan of over thirty meters landed outside the eastern gate of the City of the Heart.
"Ah... It's a Ruler!"
"Oh no, the 'Rock Ox' pulling the cart is startled... That's a King Rank Heart Beast!"
"Is that a King Rank Ruler who has arrived? He looks so young..."
"Perhaps soon, this person will become renowned throughout the world, pass through the seven layers of the Tower of the Heart, and receive the title of Archduke."
...
Many onlookers were awe-struck.
In this world ruled by the Heart Shrine, Archdukes were appointed to govern various regions. For instance, the 'Jade City King' was a King Rank Ruler, commanding over hundreds of cities, including Greenseen City!
To obtain the 'King's Title' and territory, one must pass through the seventh layer of the Tower of the Heart and earn the honor of 'Archduke'. This was the Heart Shrine's way of maintaining balance by rewarding the strong.
Furthermore, these territories could only be ruled while the Archduke was alive. Once the Archduke passed away, and no new Archduke emerged from their family, the territory would be reclaimed or 're-granted'.
It was said that once one became a King Rank Ruler, fame and fortune would naturally follow.
This led many young Rulers to embark on the path of the Warrior Ruler, with most of them perishing during their journeys.
"Finally, the City of the Heart," Fang Xing exclaimed as he leaped off the back of the Wind God Winged Dragon, feeling a sense of emotion.
He now appeared as a twenty-year-old young man.
Blessed with good genes from the Fang family, he was quite handsome, but more importantly, he carried an air of royalty, exuding the dignity of a king.
At this moment, more than four years had passed since he had just tamed the Wind God Winged Dragon.
If he had flown directly to the City of the Heart on the Wind God Winged Dragon, it would have taken less than ten days or half a month.
But Fang Xing obviously had other plans.
After clearing the Azure Dragon Mountain dungeon, he had traveled far and wide, venturing into the Titan Forest, the Dark Abyss, and even circling the East Sea to gather five Heart Beasts before finally arriving at the City of the Heart.
Now, in his possession, the Wind God Winged Dragon, a top-tier King Rank Heart Beast with seven thousand years of cultivation, was merely the weakest of his Heart Beasts.
Its greatest use would probably be as a sacrificial pawn when he encountered a desired Emperor Rank Heart Beast in the future.
Fang Xing took out the Heart Image Canon and sealed the Wind God Winged Dragon, officially entering the City of the Heart amidst the gazes of admiration and envy from the crowd.
"The Tower of the Heart, the Heart Shrine... I have arrived."
...
In the City of the Heart, the headquarters of the Heart Church, stood the most magnificent and majestic shrine.
In the square in front of the headquarters, a pristine white jade dragon statue towered.
This was the legendary Heart Beast, the 'Divine Dragon of Light', which had assisted the Heart Shrine in unifying the world! It was a truly legendary Heart Beast with proven accomplishments and historical significance.
Fang Xing walked past the Divine Dragon with its wings spread wide and entered the grand church.
"It is said that this church took over a hundred years from design to construction..."
He couldn't help but marvel at the grandeur of the architecture, the epic murals, carvings, and statues.
'Even an ordinary dynasty, given a century or more... could create a world wonder.'
'In a world with extraordinary power, a century's effort... results in more than just a wonder.'
"Young Ruler, how may I be of service to you?"
A priest in a white cleric robe stepped forward.
He appeared middle-aged, his eyes as pure as an innocent child's.
"I have come to offer tribute to the Heart Lord and seek His blessings for my challenge in the Tower of the Heart..." Fang Xing said as he took out a stack of gold tickets.
"If possible, I'd also like to borrow some books on the cultivation of Heart Power."
"Of course, the Heart Lord appreciates every Ruler who takes their battles seriously," the white-robed priest replied with a smile, accepting Fang Xing's gold tickets.
"The Church's library is open to any King Rank Ruler..."
"Thank you," Fang Xing nodded and followed a priest to the library.
The white-robed priest maintained his smile, holding an ancient book in his hand. Along the way, every cleric they passed bowed respectfully, addressing him as "Cardinal of the Canon."
Soon, the Cardinal of the Canon arrived at a small quiet room at the back of the church.
An elderly man wearing a golden crown was praying beneath a statue of the Heart Lord.
The Heart Lord enshrined here appeared as a white droplet.
"Your Holiness, the Pope," the Cardinal of the Canon bowed.
"Another young man with potential has arrived. I see a path of fate in him..." the old Pope spoke.
This Pope's Soul Beast was the 'Divine Crow of Destiny', which could predict fortunes and understand destiny, but its combat abilities were rather ordinary.
However, any Ruler of the King Rank who came to the Holy Temple's headquarters would be noticed by the Pope beforehand and given a proper reception.
"A possible fate?"
The Cardinal of the Heart Manifestation Canon was taken aback.
This evaluation had surpassed those who had previously passed the eighth level of the Tower of the Heart!
"Yes, but we don't need to get too close to him. When I see him, it's like seeing a vortex of destruction."
The Pope shook his head and spoke words that caused the Cardinal's expression to change drastically.
...
Meanwhile, inside the library.
Fang Xing was flipping through a high-level secret manual on Heart Power cultivation, deep in thought: "In the initial stage of Heart Power, one enhances their heart force by meditating on various patterns... But in the advanced stages, is it about comprehending 'vibrations'?"
"According to this secret manual, everything has 'vibrations,' and the most crucial aspect of Heart Power is to comprehend the vibrations of the heart..."
"Could this 'heart' here be referring to the True Spirit?"
Not a single mistake, a single issue, a single detail, a single content, a single 6, a single 9, a single book, a single glance!
"Transcender's inheritance... Where is it?"
Fang Xing looked out the window, deep in thought.
From this direction, one could see a pristine white tower reaching into the sky.
The tower was entirely white, soaring high into the clouds, and its top was nowhere in sight.
It gave the impression of piercing through the heavens, blending with the nine skies.
Majestic and vast!
"The Tower of the Heart! The ultimate trial for Rulers..."
"Finally, I'll get to witness it."
Fang Xing's eyes held a glimmer of anticipation...
...
The next day.
The Tower of the Heart.
This tower was located in the northeast of the City of the Heart, surrounded by a white marble plaza.
On the tower's body, countless lifelike Heart Beast patterns were engraved.
Birds, insects, fish, mountains, rivers, and even the sun, moon, and stars could all be found on the tower's surface, encompassing everything under the sun.
At this moment, the white marble plaza was filled with Rulers.
"Sir, would you like the latest rankings of the Tower of the Heart?"
Some vendors were selling poorly made booklets, hawking them to passersby.
"In the south of the city, there's a young talent named Song Gongling, known as 'Qilinzi,' whose Soul Beast is a 'Scaly Deer' with Qilin bloodline, of Sovereign Grade... I believe he'll be able to pass the fifth level of the Tower of the Heart before he turns thirty..."
"Haha, the fifth level of the Tower of the Heart is no easy feat, even for King Rank Rulers... Cultivating a Heart Beast requires a lot of resources, and thirty is too young... Historically, Heavenly Kings have all been over forty on average..."
Two Rulers gazed at the towering Tower of the Heart, their eyes filled with unspoken admiration.
"Haha, if we could pass the first three levels, it would be enough to make a name for ourselves in the City of the Heart..."
As the two Rulers commiserated, a young man approached them: "Gentlemen... What are the requirements for challenging the Tower of the Heart?"
"Are you also a Ruler, sir?"
One of the Rulers smiled upon seeing Fang Xing: "Is this your first time in the City of the Heart? This 'Tower of the Heart' is incredibly profound, and the challenge is not simple. You must pass the Holy Temple's assessment and pay a certain fee... This is to ensure that only the best are chosen. Otherwise, if any Ruler could enter, it would cause great chaos and waste..."
"Additionally, the Tower of the Heart opens once every six hours to let the Rulers inside out..."
The other Ruler added, glancing at the sun not far away.
Just as this Ruler finished speaking, the Tower of the Heart rumbled, and the door at the bottom level opened with a boom. Several Rulers, covered in wounds, staggered out.
Among them was a young woman in a purple dress, her eyes pure and otherworldly, like a pool of autumn water.
"That's Nangong Qiu Shui from the Nangong family. They say she's already a Lord Rank Ruler at just eighteen years old..."
"This girl is indeed a genius, but she's still a bit green. However, she has the potential to challenge the seventh level in the future..."
As the Rulers discussed, a light curtain appeared on the Tower of the Heart, displaying rows of text. At the top of the rankings was Nangong Qiu Shui.
【Nangong Qiu Shui: Fifth Level】
"Nangong Qiu Shui passed the fifth level?"
"Those who can pass the fifth level of the Tower of the Heart are the cream of the crop among Lord Rank Rulers! To pass the sixth level, one must be a King Rank Ruler... And to conquer the seventh level and earn the title of Heavenly King, one must be a powerful King Rank Ruler!"
"This girl... She's terrifying!"
Just then, the two Rulers saw Fang Xing approaching and called out: "Wait, young man... Without the recommendation from the Holy Temple, you can't enter..."
Unfortunately, Fang Xing ignored them and walked past Nangong Qiu Shui at the base of the tower.
Then, with a gentle push, he opened the door of the Tower of the Heart and stepped inside.
"That guy... He actually went in?"
"He must have passed the Holy Temple's assessment... Alas, I forgot to ask his name. This young man is capable of challenging the Tower of the Heart at such a young age; he's destined for greatness."
The two Rulers exchanged glances, both seeing the shock and regret on each other's faces...
(End of Chapter)
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