105 Damn, I’m Stuck! (1/2)
Chapter 105: Damn, I’m Stuck!
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Half an hour later, Xu Que’s wooden tile was floating at the sixth level. Everyone outside of the Tower of Soul was staring at the tile without feeling the slightest boredom. Instead, they were filled with anticipation and even a tinge of nervousness.
”That guy is tough! Half an hour had already passed but he is still holding his ground at the sixth level.”
”This is already considered a big accomplishment. No matter how much more he’s able to endure, he has already broken records amongst all geniuses and prodigies from the Five Nations!”
”That's right. From what I've heard, there was a Nine Star Weapon Forger who cultivated to the Golden Core Stage Full Foundation at a young age and had reached the sixth level of the Tower of Soul. Upon stepping into the sixth level, he was immediately expelled by the tower. Despite that, he was still the top record holder amongst the Five Nations who had came for the trial.”
”Who knew that this record would be broken by a Golden Core Full Foundation Stager from our Fire Nation. Apart from just reaching the sixth floor, he is currently still holding his own after half an hour. It is definitely an honor to our Nation!”
”How long more do you all think he can endure?”
”Maybe soon. After all, it's already been half an hour.”
”No matter how much of a talent he is, I reckon that he will be out within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.”
”That's right. Pushing oneself in the tower will injure one’s soul. This injury is irreversible and can cause one to be handicapped for life. It's not worth it.”
Everybody was discussing among themselves. They all felt that Xu Que will be expelled very soon.
However, the Seventh Elder was sweating in his palms and feeling very anxious. His eyes were focused on the tower, even though he couldn't see what was happening.
”Who knew that the Sky Incense Valley would be blessed with such fortune. A hundred years ago, we had a genius who possessed the Ice Element Spiritual Qi, who had since become the Water Nation’s Empress. And now, we’re on the verge of having someone who would become at least a Nine Star Alchemist!” The Elder was absolutely excited. Being able to endure the sixth level for half an hour at the Golden Core Stage showed that his Soul Strength was very powerful. If he joined the Sky Incense Valley and took on the path of alchemy, the Sect could become the chief Sect of the East Continent within a hundred years!
”Whoosh!”
At this time, the wooden tile looming the tower suddenly moved!
Everybody looked up and immediately opened their mouths with shock. They were at a loss for words.
”How is that possible?”
”Damn!”
”Am I dreaming?”
Everybody could not take it and started to spew vulgarities to vent their overwhelming disbelief and shock.
The Seventh Elder heard the commotion. He lifted his head and looked towards the Tower of Soul with a blank expression
”Eh? Where’s the wooden tile at the sixth floor?”
He immediately looked up a little and was dumbfounded.
”Seve-seventh level?!” The Seventh Elder let out a scream. His voice cracked and he felt like his heart had exploded.
For a Golden Core Stage Cultivator to reach the seventh level, how was this possible?
”No, no, this is impossible. Throughout my entire life, I’ve been on the path of Alchemy. I’ve consumed countless of medicines which nourished my Soul Strength. Even then, I was only able to barely reach the seventh level of the Tower of Soul. This black robed young man is only in his teens. It isn’t possible for him to be reaching this point.” The Elder was astonished and his voice started to tremble in shock.
The few Sky Incense Valley disciples at the side were also stunned and their minds went blank.
Moments ago, they were just trying to guess how much longer could Xu Que could stay at the sixth level. However, before they knew it, that lad had already reached the seventh level.
Without any warning or preparation for this test, he was effortlessly reaching for the heavens!
”El-elder, he… he has already reached the seventh level.”
”Eh?... Ah! Yes! I saw it.”
”No, Elder, the Water Empress is currently meditating on the eighth level. If he…”
”Hmm…” The Elder was stunned for a moment and then shook his head and replied, ”Rest assured. The seventh level will be his limit. Even if it’s not, the entrance of the eighth level has already been sealed. He won’t be able to pass through it.”
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”Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for successfully acting tough. The reward is 50 act tough points!”
”Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for successfully acting tough. The reward is 60 act tough points!”
”Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for successfully acting tough. The reward is 80 act tough points!”
At this time, a chain of system beeps sounded in Xu Que’s head.
However, he was too busy to bother with the beeps. The reason he couldn't care less was because his entire body was flat on the ground of the seventh floor, with his face sticking to the ground like glue.
It was fortunate that nobody was around to witness him in this sorry state. If not, he would be a huge laughing stock.
The soul power was now thick to the point where a fog was loomed overhead, completely suppressing Xu Que. He felt that his Spirit had already been crushed like shattered glass.
However, he grit his teeth and allowed the system to start its auto tempering function.
If he endured for just another half an hour, his soul strength would strengthen by 80% which was a whole 30% higher than when he was at the sixth level!
”Bring it on. Crush me if you dare. If not, when I reach the top, I’ll definitely piss on the whole lot of you!” Xu Que grit his teeth and cursed. His voice was rather hoarse as the pressure had affected his throat.