Chapter 1485: Nine-Finger Realm

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the center of Tianjing City, the elites of every team had gathered, the roar of their voices piercing straight through the clouds.

Every face was filled with excitement and anticipation. The three months of accumulation had clearly filled them with confidence in the upcoming Tianjing Martial Discussion.

Li Luo led the team from Saintly Xuanxing Academy, gathering among the many academy teams of the Eastern Outer Shenzhou.

However, the Tianjing Martial Discussion would no longer be divided by the great Outer Shenzhous as factions. Instead, it would split into small squads, and later on, it would even become fierce competition between individual top-tier experts.

"The Tianjing Martial Discussion will begin from the thirty-first floor of the Tianjing Pagoda, passing through layer after layer of trials, climbing ever higher."

"And what you need is at least reaching the thirty-fourth floor," Jiang Jiang Qinge said to Li Luo.

Li Luo nodded slightly. What he needed was naturally the "Great Formless Divine Forging Art." According to the intelligence Jiang Jiang Qinge had provided, he could only find it by reaching the thirty-fourth floor.

"What kind of trials are there in the Tianjing Martial Discussion?" Li Luo asked.

"No one knows, because the Tianjing Pagoda is extraordinarily wondrous. It is said to be able to replicate all things, like a true reflection, so anything appearing inside would not be strange."

"The trials change with every session," Jiang Jiang Qinge shook her head and explained.

Li Luo understood at once, then could not help sighing in admiration at the truly grand hand of the Formless Saint Sect. Such a wondrous place of tempering could only be built by a colossal power that had dominated an entire era.

"If you run into trouble, come find me. We'll face it together," Jiang Jiang Qinge reminded him.

Li Luo smiled and nodded.

While they were speaking, laughter suddenly came from one side: "Heh heh, Mentor Li Luo and Mentor Jiang Jiang Qinge truly share a deep bond, the envy of onlookers."

Li Luo turned his head and saw that it was the vice principal of the Saintly Bright King Academy, Guo Guo Jiufeng.

"Congratulations to Mentor Li Luo and Mentor Jiang Jiang Qinge on both forging Ten-Pillar Golden Platforms. In this Tianjing Martial Discussion, we won't have the chance to bask in your glory again." Guo Guo Jiufeng laughed and cupped his hands.

Since the Tianjing Martial Discussion no longer divided factions by entire Outer Shenzhous, these Holy Academy teams from the Eastern Outer Shenzhou naturally could no longer tag along beside Li Luo to scrounge for opportunities.

"With Vice Principal Guo Guo Jiufeng's ability, I imagine you'll achieve a fine result as well." After all, Guo Guo Jiufeng had been one of his investors before, so Li Luo responded with a polite smile.

"Haha, Mentor Li Luo flatters me too much. If we can break through the thirty-first floor, we'll already be more than content." Guo Guo Jiufeng gave a wry smile and shook his head.

After chatting a while longer, Guo Guo Jiufeng cupped his hands and withdrew.

Li Luo watched his retreating figure and said to Jiang Jiang Qinge with a smile: "Speaking of which, being able to earn so many benefits this time, Vice Principal Guo Guo Jiufeng really gave quite a bit of help."

Guo Guo Jiufeng had originally been the undisputed leader of the Eastern Outer Shenzhou side, but when Li Luo later stood out, he had handed over that position without the slightest hesitation. That breadth of mind was no small thing.

After all, one had to know that many veteran leaders were very sensitive about being replaced in their position, because it would also affect their own reputation.

Jiang Jiang Qinge beside him fixed her brilliant golden eyes on Guo Guo Jiufeng's retreating figure. After a slight hesitation, she still said softly to Li Luo: "I don't really like him."

Li Luo was startled, looking at Jiang Jiang Qinge with some surprise, while his gaze grew a touch more Solemn. "What? Is there a problem?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge's willow brows knit slightly. "I don't know, it's just a very vague feeling, and it disappeared quickly. Perhaps it's just an illusion."

"It's a bit strange. I've met this Vice Principal Guo Guo Jiufeng before, but I didn't feel this way back then..."

Li Luo furrowed his brow. Jiang Jiang Qinge possessed the Bright Heart, giving her a keen insight into the feelings of others. Although Li Luo had not sensed the slightest malice from Guo Guo Jiufeng, out of trust in Jiang Jiang Qinge, he felt it was still necessary to stay a little more cautious.

"I'll keep an eye out," Li Luo said. Being cautious about some things was always for the best. If Guo Guo Jiufeng had no problems, that was naturally best. If there really was some problem, it would absolutely not be a small matter, because the other party was hiding far too well.

Jiang Jiang Qinge gave a slight nod of her head.

While the two were speaking, vast ripples surged in the sky above, and an indistinct, terrifying pressure enveloped the heavens and earth.

Three figures appeared on the horizon—precisely the three overseers of the Tianjing Pagoda: Wang Xuanjin, Elder Jinxi, and Elder Bai Yu.

The moment the three King-level experts appeared, the world's energy formed lotus thrones beneath them. They sat upon them like deities, looking down upon the mortal world.

"Since everyone has gathered, let us begin."

Wang Xuanjin was, as always, decisive and swift. He said: "Remember, the Tianjing Martial Discussion begins from the thirty-first floor of the Tianjing Pagoda. It contains many opportunities, all depending on your own ability and fortune."

"Once you enter, information about that floor's trial will naturally be transmitted into your minds."

"If there are no other questions, then I shall announce."

"The final portion of this Tianjing Pagoda trial..."

"The Tianjing Martial Discussion officially begins!"

As Wang Xuanjin's final word thundered down, the minds of everyone present suddenly trembled and roared. The world before their eyes began to shift, as if the stars themselves had wheeled about.

This dazed sensation lasted only a dozen or so breaths before cutting off abruptly.

But Li Luo discovered that the world before him had already changed drastically.

Tianjing City had vanished, replaced by a boundless heaven and earth permeated with a wild, primordial aura. In the space ahead, mist seemed to shroud everything.

At that moment, a gale howled through heaven and earth, stirring the mist ahead.

The scene within gradually became clear.

Then, everyone present sharply drew in a cold breath.

Because at the very end of their line of sight, they saw nine towering Shanfeng standing like pillars holding up the sky. The peaks were so tall they vanished into the clouds.

Like nine giants, they stood firm in this ancient heaven and earth.

No, in Li Luo's eyes, they looked more like nine giant fingers, and those fingers connected to the earth below. If one looked down from above, the space they occupied would resemble a giant nine-fingered hand.

And they were standing in the palm of that giant hand.

This was the thirty-first floor of the Tianjing Pagoda?

While Li Luo's heart trembled, a stream of information descended from the heavens, falling directly into the minds of everyone present.

Nine-Finger Realm: the nine fingers are the peaks, manifesting from the different energies of heaven and earth. At the peak of each is a Mirror Altar, which leads to the thirty-second floor.

The first to reach the top of each peak may obtain a share of opportunity.

Once half of those present pass through the Mirror Altars, this floor closes. The rest are eliminated.

Li Luo drew a slight cold breath in his heart. In other words, this thirty-first floor alone would eliminate half the people? That elimination rate was rather too high.

However, what stirred Li Luo's heart even more was that the so-called first to reach the top of each peak would receive a gift of opportunity.

In other words, if he wanted to obtain this opportunity, he would need to choose a peak and claim first place.