The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

Chapter 469: Chapter 468: Level 1

Yuee Hongyi’s expression changed slightly upon hearing Xu Zhenhong’s words. An unnatural flush appeared on her face, but it vanished as quickly as it came. She snorted coldly. "Miss me? You old ghost, if you keep spouting nonsense, believe me, I’ll tear you to shreds."

Xu Zhenhong laughed inwardly, but his face showed only a sigh. "Alas, if Xiaa Yun knew you hated him this much, I wonder how heartbroken he would be. A good friend has already left him, and now you, too, are so cruel."

"Shut up!!" Yuee Hongyi’s face turned pale as she roared. A hint of regret and confusion filled her eyes. "Cruel? Who’s the cruel one here? It’s been ten whole years. I don’t know how many times I’ve wanted to go find him, but what about him? He’s obsessed with the past, with hatred, just hiding away on some broken mountain peak..."

It seemed he had struck a nerve. Yuee Hongyi began to roar uncontrollably, and a terrifying heat that threatened to incinerate everything emanated from her, filling the air. The Martial Artists with weaker Cultivation, like Qin Ya, were forced to retreat, their hearts filled with astonishment.

’What kind of history could make an Era-Defining King lose control like this!’

Xu Zhenhong’s expression changed slightly, and he inwardly cursed himself.

"Elder Yuee, I misspoke..."

"Hmph. Qin Ya, if you want to find Ningshuang and the others, come to Lingxiao Palace yourself. It just so happens I’d like to see just how far you’re willing to go for Ningshuang."

Yuee Hongyi’s emotions gradually stabilized, and she reined in her rampant energy. But the previous exchange had clearly affected her, and she even spoke coldly to Qin Ya as a result.

Before Qin Ya could ask any more questions, Yuee Hongyi spoke icily, "This is the resting place for my Lingxiao Palace. I’ll have to ask the people from the other three sects to leave."

Well, that was a direct order to leave.

Seeing this, Xu Zhenhong and the others knew they couldn’t stay and left immediately.

On their way, Qin Ya could no longer contain his curiosity and asked, "Elder Xu, what is the relationship between Elder Yuee of Lingxiao Palace and Elder Linx?"

"Alas, how should I put it?" Xu Zhenhong shook his head, seeming to gather his thoughts, but then said, "I’m not too clear on the details myself. It’s just the usual business between a man and a woman."

At this, Luox Xinyu’s eyes lit up. She sidled closer and said, "The usual business between a man and a woman? What business? I never thought Law Enforcement Envoy Linx would have a romantic history."

"Er... Miss Luox, you’re quite curious."

"Of course. The romantic history between Era-Defining Kings sounds fascinating."

"It is... fascinating."

After returning to the Eastern Palace, everyone rested and prepared for the coming trial.

「Three days later.」

A colossal pillar of white light shot into the sky. Gentle white light spread out in ripples, covering the entire Void Mausoleum.

Everyone bathed in the white light felt their spirits jolt. They turned their gazes toward the Nine-Layered Tower in the center of the Four-Direction Palace, their eyes glinting with sharp light!

"The day the Nine-Layered Tower opens is here."

"The trial of the Void Saint has begun."

"After waiting twenty years, this day has finally arrived."

In an instant, countless figures of light flew out from the Four-Direction Palace, heading for the Nine-Layered Tower. At Qin Ya’s speed, it only took him a few breaths to arrive.

Before Qin Ya stood the Tomb Guardian, waiting outside the main gate of the Nine-Layered Tower. As if sensing Qin Ya’s arrival, he turned around, the corners of his mouth lifting into a gentle smile. "Heh, if I recall correctly, your name is Qin Ya, isn’t it?"

Qin Ya nodded. "I am Qin Ya. Greetings, Senior Tomb Guardian."

"You... are very good."

"Few people can comprehend two Top Profound Mysteries at the same time. Coupled with your Leakless Body and excellent temperament, your future accomplishments will be no less than that of a Venerable."

’To think he saw through me so completely after just two meetings. He truly is a peak Martial Arts Venerable.’

"You praise me too highly, Senior."

The Tomb Guardian nodded and then fell silent.

Soon after, Nanle, Li Peiyi, and the others arrived. Everyone stared at the Nine-Layered Tower, which glowed with white light like a Sacred Land, their gazes fervent.

"As you can see, the tower is divided into nine layers. You can only receive the Saint’s inheritance by reaching the eighth layer. However, for every layer you pass, you will receive a reward—it could be a Mysterious Technique, an Elixir, or insights, among other things."

"As for the ninth layer, it is said to hold a secret that even my master, the Void Saint, could not solve. Don’t dwell on it. Just set your sights on the eighth layer."

Everyone was surprised to hear this, not expecting the Nine-Layered Tower to hold such a secret.

"To be honest, a thousand years have passed since the tower was first opened, yet no one has ever managed to obtain the inheritance. This time, I’m not holding out much hope either. I only wish that you will all do your best. You may begin now."

As his words fell, the great doors of the Nine-Layered Tower slowly swung open. A blinding white light bloomed forth, and Primordial Qi so dense it was nearly liquid erupted from within. Seeing this, Qin Ya and the others no longer hesitated, their figures flashing like Flowing Light as they rushed into the Nine-Layered Tower.

The moment they entered the tower, the white light vanished without a trace. In its place was a vast mountain range. Faintly, the roars of beasts echoed. Looking out, they saw a colossal, six- to seven-hundred-zhang-tall ape roaring at the sky; a thousand-zhang-long white serpent coiled like a mountain range, its every move shaking the land; and a tiger whose roar echoed through the forest, commanding the submission of the Ten Thousand Beasts!

This place was like a Barbaric Wilderness.

At that moment, a voice rang out in their minds.

"In this mountain range, even the weakest creature is at the Beast King Level. Some are even comparable to a Martial Arts King. It is a land fraught with peril. And this is only the first layer of the Nine-Layered Tower. Your objective is a Teleportation Platform deep within the mountains."

"Only by reaching it can you enter the second layer."

They looked at each other, and all could see the shock in one another’s eyes.

’To think that just the first layer is this difficult.’

’I really can’t imagine what kinds of trials the second and third layers will hold.’

"It’s a Saint’s trial, all right. As difficult as ascending to the heavens."

"Of course. Otherwise, countless geniuses wouldn’t have met with failure here over the past thousand years. I bet we won’t be able to pass this time either."

"No, no, it’s not certain yet. Let’s go."

While the others were discussing among themselves, Qin Ya gazed at the mountain range before him, lost in thought. "This vast, boundless mountain range is actually the first layer of the Nine-Layered Tower," he mused. "The saying goes, ’one flower, one world.’ Is this the power of a Saint?"

Leng Qiushan and the others were also silent.

They could sense that this was no Divine Thought Illusion. It was a tangible, real place. Everything before them was like a world unto itself! Such a method was simply unfathomable, beyond imagination.

"Such matters are still far beyond us. We should focus on finding the Teleportation Platform and getting to the second layer first," Leng Qiushan said lightly, shaking his head.

"Wait a moment. We should split up."

At this, Ximen Yu glanced at the group and suddenly said, "This mountain range is huge. If we all search together, who knows how long it will take? It’s better to split up. We’ll have a better chance of finding it that way."

The group thought it over. Although the mountain range was dangerous, with their strength, it wouldn’t be difficult to protect themselves. They all agreed and went their separate ways.

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