Chen Ping's Sword

"I actually ended up on Red Rock Island, fighting for a full three years to fend off the attacks of demonized fishmen and deep sea giant beasts..."

Fang Qingzhu still looked ethereal on the outside, but there was now a trace of murderous intent in her eyes, no longer the naive and innocent she once was, giving off a sense of awakening from a long dream.

You could feel a bright light harmoniously blending at the center of her brows.

Clearly, her soul cultivation had reached the Soul Emergence level, and her cultivation strength was even beyond Ji Mingyue’s.

"They all actually reached the Soul Emergence level. With proper tempering, once True Qi and the physical body cultivation reach Unity Realm Perfection, the soul should also reach perfection. Truly an opportunity."

Seeing the progress of several people, Chen Ping was overjoyed in his heart.

Of course, the most joyous thing was this Heaven-Reaching Tower.

He discovered that he could already obtain certain permissions through that scroll, and it seemed he could control the entire tower to escape and fly high into the sky.

Thinking of this, Chen Ping couldn’t help but feel tempted. Just as he was about to act, a scene suddenly flashed in his mind.

It was the countless fierce beasts and demons seen in Tang Lin’er’s memory, appearing like raindrops through spatial rifts, plunging millions of people into hell instantly.

"No, something’s off."

"Just controlling the third level is far from enough to control the whole tower. Perhaps in the future revelation involving Tang Lin’er, she became overconfident and was driven by this impulse to directly activate the Heaven-Reaching Tower, breaking through the ruins and soaring into the sky, resulting in a great disaster later on..."

At this thought, Chen Ping reluctantly cast another glance at the stairs leading above the third level and decided to withdraw from the Heaven-Reaching Tower.

The passing mechanism of the first three levels had already given him insight.

Perhaps the opportunities in the later three levels are better, granting more control, or an entry into a more powerful world. But this one-way mode, if not careful, could damage the soul, and he can’t easily try without assurance.

At least, facing the fourth level now, with four identical-skill copies, holding mastery over Brahma and I are One, and the Realm of All Living Beings, he has absolutely no confidence he can win.

’I still need to wait until my strength is significantly increased before attempting to break through the tower. Perhaps only after passing all nine levels can I truly control this tower.’

Who knows why the master of the tower back then set such a pitfall-like trial mechanism?

Was it to pit others for no reason, or really to select a wise and strong enough heir? And for what purpose?"

At this moment, Chen Ping finally understood.

This Heaven-Reaching Tower standing amidst the Celestial Star Ruins clearly seemed ill-fitting with the surrounding monsters and structures, most likely not the same kind.

The Celestial Star Sect’s destruction, where did the pagoda originate, that it quietly stood here for so many years without anyone taking interest?

Many things, Chen Ping couldn’t comprehend at all now, so he simply stopped thinking about them.

He didn’t dare tamper with the mechanisms inside the tower, fearing creating uncontrollable situations like Tang Lin’er did in the past.

He just called out to the three girls to quietly retreat.

...

"Is that world real?"

Outside the Celestial Star Ruins.

Han Xiaoru stopped, looking back with tears shimmering in her eyes.

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.

Even the most empathetic Little Commandery Princess, as lively as a little elf with great affinity, couldn’t bring herself to be cheerful or comfort others.

Fang Qingzhu rarely showed reluctance on her face.

She silently looked back at Chen Ping, hoping he had an answer.

Three years, neither long nor short.

Sieg members experienced another life together.

With joys and sorrows, helplessness and despair.

Fighting for life and death, protecting loved ones, facing the ruthless Celestial Demon.

Even after realizing their true selves, knowing who they are, they still found it difficult to let go.

Chen Ping understood these emotions well.

Because, for these three years, he had already realized his identity early on, no longer seeing himself as the naive, helpless high school senior Jiang Fan.

Yet, the memories of his parents, mentors, and classmates in this identity left indelible marks in his heart.

There were touching moments and regrets among them.

No matter the intention, he never wanted to see those people step closer to the end of their lives.

Even less did he want that world to slowly turn into a desolate wasteland, a playground for the Demon God.

"This Heaven-Reaching Tower’s powers are astonishing, and we have only explored less than one-tenth of its secrets.

After we parted, that world seemed to freeze in that moment...

It carries a sense of the world-existing-because-of-me.

This tower, and how All Heaven Floating Map operates, already surpass our imaginations.

Better to cultivate properly, wait until our strength is sufficient, and then overcome this Nine-Layered Heaven-Reaching Treasure Tower. By then, we can naturally remedy the regrets."

Chen Ping provided a not-so-comforting comfort.

Finally, he saw smiles appear on the girls’ faces.

In his heart, he thought, "Truly, time is cruel. Obtaining power always comes at a price. Therefore, the next step in cultivation is for the physical vitality and soul to unite as one.

Only then can one withstand the incessant polishing and washing of the turbulent world, enduring constant rejuvenation and remaining vibrant."

Not far ahead lay Xingqing Prefecture City.

Chen Ping already sensed the battle array’s fiercely rising murderous aura.

He no longer advanced, finding a flat place, and said with a smile, "I just had some enlightenment, and I need you three to assist me with the guardian technique."

Saying this, he sat down and immersed his heart and spirit into the sea of consciousness.

"Rest assured."

"We are here for you."

Han Xiaoru and Ji Mingyue’s eyes lit up simultaneously.

They understood Chen Ping’s actions all too well.

Every time he claimed an enlightenment, after sitting for a brief moment, his strength would greatly increase, and they had no idea what exactly he comprehended.

A breakthrough before battle, of course, was a good thing.

Fang Qingzhu glanced at the two beside her, with joyous expressions on their faces.

Feeling a sense of bewilderment.

Looking left and right, she wondered if she should let her soul emerge to scout True Martial King’s army’s movements, but suddenly, a change appeared nearby.

A hundred-zhang wide Illusion Domain slowly extended out.

Within, the water, light, and mountainous landscapes gradually solidified, with flourishing blossoms on grassy slopes, and deer frolicking in the wild...

In the distance, a cottage with children, smoke rising from chimneys, almost like reality.

Amazed, she opened her mouth in surprise, squatted down, touched a newly appeared small yellow flower, plucked one to her nose, and caught a faint floral scent, leaving her heart profoundly shaken.

"It’s truly the Yang Essence Domain, Unity of Heaven and Man Perfection, and he’s already broken through."

In astonishment, Fang Qingzhu blurted out, seeing Han Xiaoru smiling as if it were usual, while Ji Mingyue covered her mouth with a giggle, her eyebrows curved.

"You all knew he would break through?"

"Of course, don’t compare your cultivation speed to his; it’ll make you doubt yourself."

Han Xiaoru deeply felt this, thinking, I am still at Late-Stage Innate.

Though once stronger than him, now he’s so far ahead, I can barely see his trail, and this happened in just a short time.

Recalling that night in the wilderness, Chen Ping struggling under the Clear Wind Shadowless Sword of the Straw Hat Man, with herself descending from the sky to resist strong foes...

That moment might be the brightest of her life before her junior.

Thinking of this, Han Xiaoru shook her head with a wry smile.

She thought herself foolish to compare with her junior; it’s not fear of poor talent, but fear of not holding onto a good thigh for support.

As long as she clings to that strong foundation with her junior, naturally her achievements will rise.

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