Upon seeing Arthur’s name, a trace of surprise appeared on Zich’s face. A few seconds later, he nodded his head in understanding.
Due to Arthur’s status, he had subconsciously thought the latter had become the Players Association President right from the beginning, forgetting that he was once a young player like himself and had once been in the First Layer.
"Twenty years ago, he became the only person to enter the thirtieth floor," Nadia calmly explained. "However, he failed to defeat the final guardian. As a result, the highest clearance record achieved by a human player in the Rookie Tower Domain remains at the twenty ninth floor."
A subtle change finally appeared in Zich’s eyes. From what Nadia had said, he had caught onto two things. Twenty years ago, Arthur had been in the First Layer.
According to what was provided on the internet, Arthur was currently in Layer 4, which was the highest layer the humans had reached so far.
So did this mean it took him twenty years? A cold shiver went through Zich’s spine.
More importantly, there was also another detail.
"What is the guardian of the thirtieth floor?"
"It changes every time the tower opens."
Nadia tapped the token again, and the enormous shadow of a creature bound by countless chains gradually appeared above the black tower.
Although only a vague outline could be seen, the Nether Eye White Tiger lying behind Nadia instinctively lowered its body the moment the figure appeared.
"This is the final guardian announced in advance for this year’s trial. An Ancient King Rank magical beast, the Soul Devourer. Defeating it will not only grant all the rewards of the thirtieth floor, but also an Ancient Beast King Soul Stone."
Nadia stared directly at Zich. "That soul stone can be sold for millions of gold coins."
When he heard the words soul stone and millions of gold coins, Zich’s eyes shone, and one could see the interest in his posture as well.
Leveling up in Ascension Mountain was a very difficult and horrendously slow process. Plus, the number of monsters here in the First Layer was also limited. As for the reason for this? It was because the First Layer was the most populous layer.
It was said that the players here were even more numerous than the monsters.
It was for this precise reason that hunting spots such as the Golden Realm, the Myriad Beast Hunting Ground, and other realms were very enticing to players.
Zich had already known all this for a while now, hence the reason he accepted to work with the Voss family.
"Are the entry slots difficult to obtain?" he suddenly asked.
"Only three hundred and sixty slots have been issued for this year’s Rookie Trial. The Players Association, the Human Alliance, and the major families have already divided most of them among themselves. The remaining slots will be openly contested on the day the tower opens."
Nadia pushed the silver token toward Zich.
"This is one of the twelve direct entry slots owned by the Voss family. It is also the first display of our sincerity."
Zich still did not immediately take the token.
"This is all just to help me reach Level 30?"
"The Underground Tomb will open in fifteen days. At your current level, you would not even be able to withstand the spatial pressure in its outermost region."
"You must reach Level 30 before then." Nadia paused briefly before continuing,
"However, the trial tower has one rule that every challenger fears."
"If you die or fail a trial, you will be returned directly to the first floor. Your highest record will remain on the rankings, but every floor you have already cleared will stop granting experience and rewards."
"To obtain anything else, you must climb from the beginning and surpass your previous highest floor."
"Since the tower only remains open for a limited period, failing near the top usually means losing any chance of reaching the final floor before it closes."
Zich finally reached out and picked up the silver token.
A system notification immediately appeared before his eyes.
[Special trial qualification detected.]
[Target Area: Heaven Reaching Trial Tower, Rookie Tower Domain.]
[Available Floors: 30.]
[Entry Requirement: Below Level 30.]
[Current Number of Qualified Participants: 327.]
Zich stared at the last notification before him, and the corners of his lips slowly rose.
Although he wasn’t a fan of attention, there was something so exciting about this tower, and the fact that three hundred young players from the major factions of the First Layer were competing only made the feeling even stronger.
The fact that the ancient tower had not been completely cleared in decades and the record Arthur Magnus had left on the twenty ninth floor only made him want to challenge it even more.
Some time later, he made a decision.
"Tell the Voss family." Zich put away the token. "I accept the cooperation regarding the Underground Royal Court."
Nadia was about to speak when Zich continued, "However, like before, no matter what I obtain inside the Heaven Reaching Trial Tower, the Voss family cannot demand a share of it."
"Of course."
Nadia rose to her feet, and for the first time, clear anticipation appeared within her deep purple eyes.
"As long as you have the ability to obtain it."
"One more warning," she suddenly said. "The Locke family has also obtained three direct entry slots this time. One of their participants has already reached Level 29 and possesses an S Rank hidden profession."
There was not the slightest trace of concern on Zich’s face. Instead, he chuckled softly.
"Isn’t that perfect? That man just said that once I leave the shelter, no one will be able to protect me anymore. Once we enter the Heaven Reaching Trial Tower, I would like to see who is truly going to need protection."
Seeing him talk like this, Cole stared at Zich with a speechless expression.
This kid... he has only been gone for thirty days. How did he suddenly become so arrogant?
Little did he know that, after continuously fighting day and night and with the inheritance of a Level 200 existence in his head, the old Zich was no more.
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