Chapter 1440

"Great Formless Divine Forging Technique?!"

Li Luo's eyes burned with intense heat as he stared at Jiang Qinge, for coming to the Heavenly Mirror Tower, his most important goal was the "Great Formless Divine Forging Technique," because only this technique could resolve his fourth void phase issue.

But the Heavenly Mirror Tower was too mysterious and vast; he had no idea where to start, and the information Jiang Qinge brought was undoubtedly a great surprise.

Jiang Qinge reached out, grabbed Li Luo's wrist, and in full view of everyone, walked to the side, while radiant light-phase energy spread, light covering the two of them, blocking some prying eyes.

Her unreserved manner also drew many heartbroken glances.

"During my time at the Heavenly Mirror Tower, I obtained permission from my instructor to access past trial records, I searched for a long time but found no trace of the 'Great Formless Divine Forging Technique'; this technique is especially mysterious, never appearing in the Heavenly Mirror Tower before. I once probed my instructor indirectly, but even she said she had never heard of it." Jiang Qinge said.

Li Luo nodded; from his knowledge, in the Formless Holy Sect, only the sect master could cultivate this "Great Formless Divine Forging Technique," as it was created for the myriad phases, and others lack the cultivation conditions.

If such a heaven-earth fortune-stealing technique truly existed in the Heavenly Mirror Tower, it would certainly be hidden extremely secretly, not easily found.

Jiang Qinge's eyes showed contemplation as she said: "I searched for a long time and found no direct clues about the 'Great Formless Divine Forging Technique,' but I happened to obtain some uncertain clues."

Li Luo's spirit lifted, and he listened intently.

Jiang Qinge continued: "In an ancient jade slip from long ago, I found a trace—once, a stunningly talented heaven's pride reached the thirty-fourth layer of the Heavenly Mirror Tower, where he happened to discover an ancient altar, tried to activate it, but failed despite all efforts, ultimately leaving in regret, having recorded the event."

"But from observing the damaged traces on that ancient altar, I feel what you seek—the 'Great Formless Divine Forging Technique'—might be there."

Li Luo startled: "The thirty-fourth layer of the Heavenly Mirror Tower?!"

"In the past century, heaven's prides reaching the highest point only made it to the thirty-third layer."

Li Luo frowned; from what he knew, entering the thirty-third layer was already extremely difficult, let alone the thirty-fourth, which was nearly impossible.

"We must try." Jiang Qinge was not intimidated by the so-called thirty-fourth layer, instead her bright, confident eyes encouraged: "Together, we might reach the thirty-fourth layer."

Li Luo nodded, then suddenly asked: "Why do you feel the traces on that ancient altar might be the 'Great Formless Divine Forging Technique'?"

Even in the History Records of the Academy Alliance, there is no record of the Great Formless Divine Forging Technique, showing even many marquis-level or heavenly kings know little of it, yet Jiang Qinge could sense this from the altar's traces—this is somewhat strange.

Jiang Qinge blinked, then shook her head: "I don't know, but I just have this feeling."

Li Luo pondered; actually, thinking carefully, this isn't so unimaginable, after all, Jiang Qinge was originally brought out from the Formless Holy Sect's sect relics by Li Taixuan and Tantai Lan, her identity is not simple, possibly even the bloodline or direct transmission of that legendary sect master of the Formless Holy Sect, so if she has some unique feeling toward the 'Great Formless Divine Forging Technique' that others lack, it makes sense.

"It seems this thirty-fourth layer must be challenged." Li Luo smiled.

After great effort obtaining a clue, whether that ancient altar truly relates to the 'Great Formless Divine Forging Technique,' Li Luo must try.

Otherwise, his fourth void phase cannot be resolved.

"This clue is very important, thank you for your hard work." Li Luo said gently.

Tantai Lan had just returned not long ago; Jiang Qinge actually wanted to stay by Tantai Lan's side, but to find information on the 'Great Formless Divine Forging Technique' for Li Luo, she chose to leave, coming alone to the Heavenly Mirror Tower—this silent dedication, how could Li Luo not be moved?

Jiang Qinge's amber-like beautiful eyes fixed on Li Luo, somewhat annoyed: "Li Luo, when saying these touching words, don't move your hands and feet, or the effect might be better."

Her gaze swept down; originally she held Li Luo's wrist with her delicate hand, but this guy had already grabbed it, and his five fingers, seemingly unintentionally, rubbed her tender skin.

Li Luo righteously said: "Between husband and wife, is this called moving hands and feet?"

Though he said so, he still reluctantly released that soft, jade-like hand, carved like mutton-fat jade.

Jiang Qinge's lips twitched slightly, then settled, continuing: "After the thirtieth layer of the Heavenly Mirror Tower, it belongs to the 'Heavenly Mirror Martial Discussion' level, only top-tier heaven's prides from all sides may participate, while the current 'Contest Area' is merely a screening and foundation, but for you, this is also an excellent opportunity; if you seize this chance and advance further, entering the Peerless Third Rank, then together we need fear no one in the Heavenly Mirror Tower."

Li Luo sighed: "The difficulty of perfect breakthrough is probably much greater than obtaining the title of Heavenly Mirror Scholar."

Each time the Heavenly Mirror Tower trial opens, the born Heavenly Mirror Scholars are few but have a set quota; yet this 'perfect breakthrough' is not triggered every time.

However, such opportunities are extremely rare; since we now have this chance, Li Luo will naturally give it his all.

Boom!

While they were chatting intimately, a sudden violent energy roar came from the horizon, and immediately everyone saw four light-shadows break through space from afar.

As these four light-shadows appeared, astonishing energy-phase fluctuations burst forth like a storm, waves of powerful energy pressure enveloped the field.

Under this pressure, the noisy crowd suddenly fell silent.

Many heaven's prides changed expression, even those seed-player-level seventh-rank marquis strongmen from all sides showed eyes filled with deep apprehension, even fear.

"Such powerful pressure!"

Li Luo also showed surprise, gazing at the four light-shadows breaking through space.

"That is the so-called 'Four Scholars,' the strongest in this Heavenly Mirror Tower trial; they are all eighth-rank marquis realm." Jiang Qinge also gazed at the four light-shadows, saying.

"If we ultimately wish to reach the thirty-fourth layer of the Heavenly Mirror Tower, they will likely be our greatest obstacle."

Li Luo's eyes narrowed, then he sighed inwardly; it seems the thirty-fourth layer is indeed hard to enter.

Eighth-rank marquis—this could rival Qin Lian; but when he could slay Qin Lian, many factors were involved; now wanting to achieve such feats again, his Peerless Second Rank might truly not be enough.

After all, the feat of slaying ten golden pillars cannot be repeated.

Li Luo looked up; amid the many reverent gazes, the four light-shadows gradually became clear.

First to catch the eye was a tall, graceful figure—a woman wearing golden soft armor, her silver hair flowing like a waterfall, eyes bright as stars, the close-fitting soft armor wrapping her exquisite, full figure, outlining heart-stirring curves, making one dizzy and entranced.

She held a golden long spear, exuding a valiant, goddess-of-war aura.

At the same time, Li Luo noticed behind her a petite, exquisite figure—the familiar black-and-white hood, the bamboo cup constantly held in hand—indeed Ning Meng from Xiao Chen Heaven, quite familiar.

"She is Sheng Que'er, a senior instructor of our Holy Light Ancient Academy, possessing the Void Ninth Rank Light Phase and Lower Ninth Rank Metal Phase; she is extremely competitive, always wanting to be the strongest in everything—do you know her usual motto?" Jiang Qinge followed Li Luo's gaze, then said.

Li Luo naturally shook his head.

"Friendship comes second." Jiang Qinge smiled.

Li Luo laughed helplessly; if friendship is second, then first must naturally be winning—this competitive spirit is indeed strong.

"The blue-clothed man on the right is Lin Ju, from the Tian Yuan Ancient Academy, possessing Lower Ninth Rank Wood Phase and Void Ninth Rank Earth Phase." Jiang Qinge continued.

"Oh? Lower Ninth Rank Wood Phase, Void Ninth Rank Earth Phase?" Li Luo's eyes moved; this configuration matches his second phase exactly.

He curiously looked at that person—saw the blue-clothed man's attire neat to a fault, even his hair meticulously smoothed, as if every strand had been carefully groomed—clearly a person with strong cleanliness obsession.

This Lin Ju's appearance is not exactly handsome, but he exudes a reclusive temperament, pale face, an aloof, detached coldness.

"Lin Ju has an extremely reclusive personality, greatly disliking physical contact; if you later meet him, you may cut him with a blade, but best not touch him with your hands, or he will lose rationality." Jiang Qinge said.

"Everyone in the Tian Yuan Ancient Academy knows this extremely reclusive Lin Ju instructor's catchphrase is 'Please maintain boundary awareness.'"

Li Luo's mouth twitched slightly; he'd rather be cut by a blade than touched by others—truly a person of strong character.

"And that one?"

Li Luo looked toward the third figure, a burly man whose presence was extremely oppressive, his face cold and fierce, with streaks of lightning flowing in his pupils.

"Zhou Jun, from the Xuanling Ancient Academy, bearing the lower ninth-grade Lei Xiang, and the virtual ninth-grade Double-Headed Thunder Eagle Xiang."

"The last one is called Song Jing, a senior instructor from the ShenYang Ancient Academy, bearing the lower ninth-grade Fire Xiang, and the virtual ninth-grade Golden Crow Xiang."

Li Luo looked at the man named Song Jing, whose features were handsome, holding a crimson fan; on its surface, it seemed one could see blazing flames flowing, causing even the void to show signs of distortion.

"This person is quite sinister; when clashing with others, after defeating them, he often adds a cutting remark."

"What?"

"I'm just a beginner."

Li Luo's eyes twitched involuntarily—well, he could tell, each of these people possessed extraordinary skills.

So this is what they call the "Four Scholars"?

Indeed, none of them are ordinary.

And as Li Luo sighed, among the four figures drawing everyone's attention, the most eye-catching was the Holy Sparrow maiden, her beautiful eyes sweeping around before suddenly turning toward him.

Then her figure descended directly before Li Luo and Jiang Qinge.

Seeing this, Li Luo froze for a moment, then let out a quiet sigh—his irresistible charm, truly hard to conceal, even drawing the attention of a stranger woman he had never met.

Hum!

But just as he thought that, the golden spear in the Holy Sparrow maiden's hand pointed toward him, accompanied by a tone laced with ill intent.

"Was it you who snatched my wife, you brat?"

Li Luo's smile instantly stiffened.