Through unremitting effort, Shangguan Xinyao finally found the pattern within the Ten Directions Fatal Tower’s formation arrays. Although the results were minimal and she had only removed the age and soul restrictions, it was undoubtedly one small step for herself, one giant leap for Myriad Ancient Sect.
“Let’s go.”
Jun Changxiao said: “We’re going up.”
Under the entire continent’s gaze, everyone ascended to the fifth realm.
When the image formation array was set up again, a completely new version and new scene appeared on the light screen.
It was a dim gray region, with flowing light swirling around, like a terrifying hell.
Before everyone could see clearly, Jun Changxiao stood in front of the camera, completely blocking the view, saying: “Everyone, this is the fifth realm. Next, our Myriad Ancient Sect will continue launching challenges, creating an even higher clearance record!”
This guy, every time he went up a realm, would always find an opportunity to come before the camera and forcibly show off his presence—truly very asking to be beaten!
“Of course.”
Jun Changxiao shifted his body to the left, pointing toward the proudly standing Ye Xingchen, saying: “This realm will be demonstrated by our Myriad Ancient Sect disciple Ye Xingchen to show everyone how to easily clear it.”
“Xingchen.”
“Come say hello to the audience in front of the television.”
“…”
Ye Xingchen kept his back to the camera throughout, thinking to himself: “Isn’t he embarrassed?”
“Swish!”
Li Fei darted out from outside the camera frame, tilting his head with a smile: “Hello everyone, my name is Li Fei, male, twenty years old, still unmarried, proper appearance, excellent character, no bad habits. Noble young ladies and prestigious family daughters who are interested please…”
Before he finished speaking, he was pressed out of the camera frame by a large hand.
Jun Changxiao straightened his collar, saying: “Alright, enough nonsense. Next, please look forward to the large-scale reality show exclusively sponsored by and personally participated in by Myriad Ancient Sect: Extreme Challenge—Bravely Breaking Through the Ten Directions Fatal Tower. Our slogan is—Yeah! Yeah! Yeah yeah yeah!”
“…” Warriors across the entire continent’s mouths twitched.
From the Dragon Tiger Competition onward, they felt that Myriad Ancient Sect’s Sect Master might be sick. Now they were certain this guy wasn’t just sick—he was terminally ill!
“Xinyao, move the camera up.”
“Mm.”
“Whoosh—”
The image formation array slowly rose, then tilted into an overhead view, capturing the entire fifth realm as well as the Myriad Ancient Sect disciples.
Naturally.
The main center position in the camera held Ye Xingchen.
Based on Jun Changxiao’s judgment, the fifth realm’s trial might be related to the soul. Now that the restrictions were removed, he could definitely face it easily.
The fifth layer of the Training Tower’s soul training was Ye Xingchen’s home court. Although the record was taken by He Wudi, the time he persisted inside was much stronger than the other disciples.
“I am the Spirit Hidden Martial Emperor. I have created this Spirit Binding Realm here!”
“If later generations can pass through, they may obtain one opportunity for soul tempering, and those with fate may even obtain the inheritance of the Primordial Spirit Body.”
The heavy voice came.
“Primordial Spirit Body?”
Mu Changhong’s eyes showed astonishment.
“Father.” Mu Honglian inquired: “What is the Primordial Spirit Body?”
Mu Changhong explained: “The so-called primordial spirit refers to the soul. Warriors possessing this physique can have their primordial spirit leave their body, peering into everything around them.”
“Isn’t that the same as spiritual thought?” Mu Honglian said.
Mu Changhong said: “Although the effect is similar, spiritual thought’s range of perception is determined by the warrior’s realm and cultivation. The Primordial Spirit Body isn’t limited by this—it can perceive farther and more extensively.”
“Oh.”
Mu Honglian understood.
Mu Changhong continued: “According to ancient texts, warriors possessing this physique can perceive tens of thousands of miles in a single breath, and can even precisely find a single small leaf that’s been marked.”
“That amazing?” Mu Honglian exclaimed in shock.
With her current Martial King cultivation, she could rely on spiritual thought to cover the surrounding several dozen miles, but it was merely a sweep. Wanting to precisely find some minute object was truly like finding a needle in the ocean.
Of course.
The Primordial Spirit Body’s function wasn’t merely for perceiving the surroundings.
If comprehended to the extreme, one could peer into deeper-level things existing within heaven and earth.
Hearing the Spirit Hidden Martial Emperor’s words, Ye Xingchen’s face showed no ripples, because his sole focus was on revenge. He hoped to obtain the Spiritual Meridian Body for rapid breakthroughs. Other physiques held no interest whatsoever.
Jun Changxiao was relatively more ambitious.
If not considering his disciples, he’d definitely be happy to take them all, after all, more skills don’t weigh one down.
“This realm contains the威 of the primordial spirit. Warriors entering within must all endure it. Only by withstanding it for one hour will they be qualified to enter the sixth realm.”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
As soon as the words fell, waves of magnificent energy permeated outward, instantly invading everyone’s sea of consciousness, bringing unbearably painful soul ravaging!
“Ahh!”
Jun Changxiao clutched his head and screamed painfully, his entire face becoming ferocious.
As expected, the fifth realm’s trial was related to the fifth layer of the Training Tower. Although he didn’t know who borrowed from whom, one thing was certain—the soul trial here was more explosive, more powerful!
Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji and the others often went to the fifth layer for training, but facing the soul torment here, they immediately screamed while clutching their heads just like the Sect Master.
“A trial from the soul level?”
City Lord Han deduced from the expressions floating on their faces.
“This kind of pain must be a living hell, right?”
“Indeed, the further up you go, the greater the trial’s difficulty!”
“Wonder if Myriad Ancient Sect can withstand it!”
Whether Jun Changxiao and the others could withstand it, everyone couldn’t know, but one thing was certain—Ye Xingchen was about to drag them down again!
Thus, warriors across the entire continent looked toward the main center position in the camera, only to discover that guy was standing proudly with arms crossed, not even frowning, as if nothing was wrong at all!
“This…” Everyone was dumbfounded.
In the first four realms, that guy performed as if dying, yet in the fifth realm, he was so calm and composed?
“Garbage.”
Just then, Ye Xingchen casually said one sentence, the arrogance and pride in his narrow eyes fully displayed.
“Bizarre, too bizarre!”
“Could it be the fifth realm’s trial has problems—everyone else endured it but only he didn’t?”
Many people began speculating.
Little did they know, Ye Xingchen had indeed endured the soul invasion.
But after these years of cultivation, his soul strength had long far surpassed his realm, naturally fearing no trial!
No wonder Emperor Ye would be radiant upon learning the age and soul restrictions were removed and ascend first, because he now had absolute confidence he could withstand all trials!
The grievances suffered in the first four trials, the lost dignity!
In the fifth trial and subsequent trials, this Emperor will take it all back!
At this moment, Ye Xingchen stood proudly in the main center position of the light screen, his entire body radiating an imposing aura. Those little fangirls who had been somewhat disappointed in him regained the feeling of “my idol is super awesome!”
“Xingchen, Xingchen!”
“Stars scatter like flying clouds, sun and moon among the stars!”
“Xingchen, Xingchen!”
“Stars scatter like flying clouds, sun and moon among the stars!”
Seeing their idol finally being impressive once, many little fans who had spontaneously organized together finally shouted out the slogan they’d prepared long ago!
“Ahh ahh—”
Jun Changxiao, Li Qingyang and the others were still screaming while clutching their heads, forming a stark contrast with the calm-faced Ye Xingchen.
Especially Su Xiaomo—not only rolling her eyes back but also starting to foam at the mouth. Finally, she simply collapsed on the ground, her entire body convulsing, transmitting: “Sect Master, how’s my acting!”
“A bit exaggerated.” Jun Changxiao said.
“Sect Master, how about me?” Xiao Zuiji transmitted.
“Relatively standard.”
As it turned out, when the soul invasion struck, Jun Changxiao had issued a command for his disciples to enter acting mode, serving as foils for Ye Xingchen, acting as his supporting cast!
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