Chapter 527: Ascending the Tower, the Blade Wielder

"All examinees, enter the Blade Hall; only those who ascend to the ninety‑nine‑fold Heaven may join the next round of assessment!"

The Blade Wielders' voice rang out from the ninety‑nine‑story loft.

In the next instant, within the city, figures rose into the air, their target unmistakably the loft above.

Su Yu, of course, was among them.

Streams of light, bearing fierce surges, swept out in an instant.

Each person carried an unstoppable drive.

At a glance, these lights each reached a terrifying hundred‑plus rank.

Moreover, even the weakest aura of each light existed above the Grand Dao of nine hundred thousand li.

Out of the more than one hundred examinees, only ten ultimately succeeded in entering the Blade Court.

It must be said, it's rather cruel.

Although the odds are one in ten, don't forget that anyone selected by the Blade Court and given an assessment token is invariably a top‑tier being from the Four Great Domains.

These monsters each possess their own pride.

And at this moment, they fully unleashed that inner pride.

Boom—boom—boom!!!

The entire Blade City could hear successive roars exploding above the loft.

Su Yu leisurely walked upward toward the loft.

Just as he entered the loft's area, he sensed an extremely oppressive aura.

This immensely powerful pressure initially caused no discomfort.

But Su Yu found that as he delved deeper into the loft, the aura became dreadfully terrifying.

Just like the earlier Azure Dragon River.

Only, unlike the Azure Dragon River, the pressure from the loft was greater.

Back when Su Yu first struck the Azure Dragon River, it was merely the Grand Dao realm of eight hundred thousand li.

He could easily traverse a thousand kilometers.

And that was while Su Yu had not given his all.

Although the suppressive force of the Blade Court's loft was stronger, during this period—

Su Yu also improved considerably!

A faint smile curled Su Yu's lips as he slowly walked upward.

One floor!

Two floors!

Three floors!

Ten floors!

In just a few breaths, Su Yu reached above the tenth floor.

Because Su Yu was not sprinting, merely strolling leisurely.

Thus, his speed was not fast.

When Su Yu arrived at the tenth floor, many of the proud ones had already surged to the twentieth or even thirtieth floor!

Just upon reaching the tenth floor, Su Yu found the suppressive force surge again.

At least double the previous.

Su Yu squinted, looking up at the loft above.

"Its pattern… is the pressure doubling every ten floors?"

Su Yu murmured, his gaze growing calmer.

If it merely doubled each time, this ascent would be exceedingly simple for Su Yu.

Shaking his head, Su Yu continued upward.

And around the thirtieth floor of the ninety‑nine‑story loft.

Hong Luan, Zhang Fengnian, and the young sect leader Xuan Kai of the Xuanwu Sect hurried upward.

The three wore extremely relaxed expressions, being top monsters of the Four Great Powers.

Even a thirtieth‑floor loft was a breeze for them.

Zhang Fengnian lowered his head, glanced at Su Yu's position, saw he had only reached a little over ten floors, and a hint of sarcasm curled his mouth.

"Hong Luan, the guy you favor isn't that strong, is he?"

"If you ask me, how could someone like that catch your eye? Right?"

Zhang Fengnian said to Hong Luan in a somewhat flattering tone.

He further disparaged Su Yu with his words.

Hong Luan glanced, then withdrew his gaze.

Su Yu not that great?

If Hong Luan hadn't seen Su Yu act and had contact with him, perhaps he would truly believe it.

Someone who can palm‑strike a horse‑faced youth into serious injury isn't a simple sort.

Even for oneself, it might not be easy to accomplish.

Seeing Hong Luan silent, Zhang Fengnian's complexion grew slightly grim, and he said to the nearby Xuan Kai

"This batch of Azure Dragon Hall disciples really drags down the average of our Four Great Powers; even the fastest has only just reached the thirtieth floor."

"Xuan Kai, you agree, right?"

Xuan Kai gave a simple smile, scratched his head, and kept walking upward.

He did not make any statement because of Zhang Fengnian's words.

Seeing that neither of them paid him any attention, Zhang Fengnian's expression grew even darker.

"Hmph!"

Zhang Fengnian gave a cold snort, and the surging power within his body erupted in an instant.

Rumble!!!

A booming sound reverberated from within Zhang Fengnian's body.

A force of slaughter instantly permeated the air.

Zhang Fengnian's figure flickered slightly as he shot straight upward in an instant.

So fast was his speed that in a fleeting moment, he surpassed both Xuan Kai and Hong Luan.

Hong Luan's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and her fiery red lips traced the faintest curve of a smile.

"Now... this is interesting!"

Hong Luan murmured softly, her entire being suffused with scorching fluctuations.

The power of the red Dao wrapped Hong Luan entirely.

With a boom, her speed surged instantly.

"Hehe!"

Xuan Kai watched the two surpass him and gave a hehe laugh, dark red Dao power coiling around him like hideous pythons.

Wrapping around his body.

Xuan Kai's knees pressed down slightly as he forcefully pushed off.

Surging with formidable power, it dragged Xuan Kai and shot him upward in an instant.

Within Blade-Holding City.

Countless experts stared straight at the three people at the very top, unable to restrain themselves from letting out sounds of admiration.

"They truly are the prodigies of the four great powers. In less than ten minutes, they've already rushed past the fortieth floor. I reckon it won't even take half an hour before they successfully reach the summit."

"Indeed, but prodigies like them aren't ones we can compare to. Those three have likely already secured the spots."

"Too terrifying."

"Eh, why don't I see the Azure Dragon Hall's prodigy?"

Someone said in surprise.

Only then did the crowd abruptly realize.

Not a single one of the three at the very top belonged to the Azure Dragon Hall's monsters.

"Wasn't it said that the Azure Dragon Hall recently selected a young hall master? Why isn't he competing against those three?"

Someone asked in surprise.

"Look, isn't that Su Yu? Why has he only just reached the twentieth floor even now!"

At this point, someone sharp-eyed noticed Su Yu's position.

Ever since Su Yu became the Azure Dragon Hall's young hall master, his reputation had spread completely throughout the four great domains.

After all, the Azure Dragon Hall's young hall master was a status comparable to Zhang Fengnian and the others' identities as holy maidens and Dao disciples.

Therefore, Su Yu's reputation had, for a time, closely chased after Zhang Fengnian and the others.

However, when they saw that Su Yu, even now, had only just reached the twentieth floor.

It was about the same as the other prodigies from minor powers.

Even Gan Tianlei and the others had already reached the thirtieth floor or higher.

With such a comparison, the crowd's expectations of Su Yu immediately weakened considerably.

It was truly somewhat disappointing.

Above the void.

Bai Xiaotian looked at Su Yu's figure and slightly furrowed his brows.

"Is this the sect master's junior brother? Why is he so slow?"

Zhang Hui's eyes, filled with a gentle radiance, also rested on Su Yu as a warm voice sounded.

"It is a bit disappointing. Either he truly isn't a match for those few youngsters, or this fellow is hiding his true self."

Hearing their words, Yan Ke merely smiled faintly.

Others might not know Su Yu's strength, but Yan Ke did.

Su Yu was a ruthless person who could even injure the Blood Prison Peak Master, even if he only broke the skin.

But to put it bluntly, given the Blood Prison Peak Master's physical toughness, even if the Blood Prison Peak Master stood there and let a peak Dao Realm expert attack freely.

He still wouldn't sustain any injuries.

From this, one could see how terrifying Su Yu's strength was.

Furthermore, Su Yu's soul power was incredibly powerful—so powerful that unless a Venerable Realm expert stepped forward, no one could see through Su Yu's cultivation.

As a result, both Bai Xiaotian and Zhang Hui were slightly surprised by Su Yu.

Wearing the same expression as Yan Ke was the Fire Eccentric.

After all, this person had personally witnessed Su Yu take action.

With that kind of strength, how could he be weaker than Hong Luan and the others?

Bai Xiaotian noticed Yan Ke and the others' expressions and slightly furrowed his brows.

"What are you two smiling about?"

The Fire Eccentric and Yan Ke exchanged a glance and let out a laugh.

"Haha, nothing."

Yan Ke chuckled and said, "This Su Yu really embarrasses our Azure Dragon Hall. When we get back, I'll give him a good lecture."

Although he said that, Bai Xiaotian and the others could naturally see that Yan Ke was just placating them.

Seeing Yan Ke's expression, Bai Xiaotian's heart couldn't help but stir.

"Could it be that this little guy is hiding his abilities?"

But no matter how Bai Xiaotian looked, he couldn't discern Su Yu's cultivation.

After all, the existence of the Chaos Grind Disc Technique makes it hard for even a strong expert like Bai Xiaotian to see anything.

At the same time.

Inside the palace atop the ninety-nine-story pavilion.

The twelve sword-wielders and the gold-robed elder sat in the palace, with a screen in their midst.

On the screen, none other than the participants of this examination appeared.

"This Red Phoenix is really impressive; in less than ten minutes, she's already about to reach the fiftieth floor."

"That's right, Zhang Fengnian is also good; although he's one level behind Red Phoenix, he focuses on slaughter, so perhaps he still can't match them in endurance."

"Hehe, Xuan Kai isn't bad either. The strength of his fleshly dao is already comparable to an eighth-grade Great Dao."

Several sword-wielders said in turn.

"Huh, why don't I see Su Yu's figure? Could it be that this guy didn't come to take the examination?"

A sword-wielder voiced his doubt.

The gold-robed elder's cloudy eyes opened slightly, falling upon the screen.

"No need to look; this little guy is still on the thirtieth floor."

The elder's voice sounded.

Immediately, some sword-wielders became slightly surprised.

"Thirtieth floor? What is Su Yu up to? Weren't they saying Su Yu had already reached the limit of the Great Dao Realm? Why is he so slow?"

A sword-wielder raised his doubt.

"Hss, I don't know if you've noticed, but I can't see through Su Yu's cultivation—how strange."

One sword-wielder carefully glanced at Su Yu, withdrew his gaze, and said doubtfully.

At that moment, the other sword-wielders also turned their gazes toward Su Yu.

After a moment, the doubt in everyone's eyes grew stronger.

They actually couldn't see Su Yu's cultivation at all.

Only the gold-robed elder sat silently on the throne, a faint smile appearing on his aged face.

"No need to look; this little guy's soul cultivation method has already reached the level of the Law Realm, so it's normal you can't see it."

Now it was the sword-wielders' turn to be surprised.

"Soul cultivation method? Where did this guy learn it? If I'm not mistaken, there's no such soul cultivation method among the Four Great Regions."

A sword-wielder said, confused.

Only the gold-robed elder seated in the chief position spoke lightly.

"This little guy is somewhat interesting."

The gold-robed elder's gaze fixed tightly on Su Yu; in his cloudy eyes, it seemed as if light burst forth. ωＷω. ＧoＮЬ. οrＧ

On the pavilion.

The figures of Red Phoenix and her two companions had already rushed up to the seventieth floor.

Even with their three cultivations, upon reaching the seventieth floor, their speed began to slow.

Gan Tianlei, just behind them, had reached the sixty-ninth floor.

After Gan Tianlei, the heaven's pride from the Four Great Powers all reached the sixtieth floor.

At this moment, Su Yu had only just stepped onto the fortieth floor.

Su Yu stretched his waist, looked upward, then glanced at the surrounding figures.

Upon reaching the fortieth floor, the pressure had become sixteen times greater than before.

Some heaven's pride from minor forces had all given up.

Only those evildoers who had reached the Great Dao beyond ninety-three million li were still stubbornly persisting.

Su Yu gazed upward.

"The speed is a bit slow."

"The appearance of the pavilion is pretty much seen; let's go up first!"

Su Yu murmured softly.

He tipped his toes on the ground, exerting slight force.

Whoosh!

Accompanied by a sudden sound of breaking air.

Su Yu's figure shot up like a sharp sword in an instant.

So fast that a single step crossed over ten-plus floors.

Fortieth floor!

Fiftieth floor!

Sixtieth floor!

In just two or three such leaps, Su Yu's figure directly arrived at the sixtieth floor.

"Hello!"

Su Yu greeted Wuchen and Yunyouzi, gave a slight smile, exerted force with his toes again, and leaped to the seventieth floor.

Wu Chen and Yun Youzi exchanged a glance, gave a wry smile, shook their heads, and continued climbing.

Meanwhile, the monsters from the other four major forces stared at Su Yu in shock.

How is that possible!

A monster from the White Tiger Sect exclaimed in shock.

Su Yu glanced at Gan Tianlei and patted his shoulder.

Come on!

Afterwards, he leapt again, lightly and easily, arriving at the eightieth floor.

At this moment, Zhang Fengnian and the others had only just reached the eightieth floor!

When the three of them saw Su Yu appear before them, their pupils shrank sharply.

However, Su Yu's figure did not linger; he leapt lightly again.

He directly arrived at... the ninetieth floor!

After endless unconsciousness, Shi Yu suddenly sat up from the bed. Please,

He took big gulps of fresh air, his chest trembling.

Confused and bewildered, various emotions surged in his heart.

Where is this?

Then Shi Yu subconsciously observed his surroundings, only to become even more bewildered.

A single-occupancy dormitory?

Even if he had successfully been rescued, he should now be in a ward.

And his own body... how could he have not a single injury?

Filled with doubt, Shi Yu's gaze swept quickly across the room, finally settling on a mirror on the bedside.

The mirror reflected his current appearance, about seventeen or eighteen years old, quite handsome.

But the problem is, this isn't him!, Read the latest chapter content, no ads, free

Before, he was a handsome young man in his twenties with an extraordinary bearing, having worked for a while.

And now, no matter how you look at it, this appearance is just that of a high school student...

This change left Shi Yu dazed for a long time.

Whatever you do, don't tell him the surgery was very successful...

His body and appearance have changed; this is no longer a matter of whether or not he had surgery, but rather immortal arts.

He actually completely turned into another person!

Could it be... that he has time-traveled?

Besides the mirror placed at the head of the bed with obviously bad feng shui, Shi Yu also discovered three books nearby.

Shi Yu picked one up and looked; the title instantly left him silent.

《Novice Beast Keeper's Essential Manual》

《Postnatal Care for Pets》

《Guide to Evaluating Beast-Eared Girls of Different Species》

Shi Yu:???

The first two books have normal names, but what's up with the last one?

"Cough."

Shi Yu's gaze tightened, he reached out, but soon his arm stiffened.

Just as he was about to open the third book to see what it was, his brain suddenly felt a sharp pain, and a flood of memories surged like a tide.

I provide you with the high martial arts of the puppet whose strings have been pulled by a master; I have a synthesis slot.