thefictionvixens Chapter 726 Don't let hatred cloud your judgment!
Chapter 726 Don't let hatred cloud your judgment!
The tower keeper looked at Jiang Wang, his admiration growing stronger. He nodded slightly and said, "Good, what a tenacious young man."
Don't worry, I keep my word. As long as you can last for a hundred rounds, I will let you pass the test and enter the third level.
However, you are now exhausted of spiritual energy. If you are willing to rest for a while to recover your spiritual energy, I can give you half an hour. If you are not willing, we will continue fighting.
Jiang Wang shook his head and said firmly, "Senior, there's no need. This junior doesn't need to rest. Let's continue fighting."
"I know my time is limited. I must pass the test as soon as possible, enter the third level, improve my strength, and avenge myself as soon as possible."
The tower guard nodded and said, "Alright, since you insist, then let's continue the fight."
However, I must warn you, your spiritual energy is now depleted, making it much more difficult to survive a hundred rounds. You must be careful.
After Jiang Wang finished speaking, he once again circulated the last bit of spiritual power in his body. At the same time, he brought out the power of the Qilin scales to the extreme, slightly arched his body, and prepared for battle.
The tower guard said no more, and with a flash, he attacked Jiang Wang again. This time, his speed was still very fast, but his strength was a little weaker than before. Obviously, he was deliberately holding back, wanting to give Jiang Wang a chance.
Jiang Wang used his agility to dodge the tower guards' attacks while looking for an opportunity to counterattack. Although his spiritual energy was exhausted and his strength was greatly reduced, his agility remained, and he managed to dodge the tower guards' attacks every time.
"Round Two!"
The tower guard shouted and slapped his palm at Jiang Wang again, with lightning speed.
Jiang Wang dodged quickly, and at the same time, he threw a backhand punch at the tower guard's chest. Although the punch was not very powerful, it contained all of Jiang Wang's will.
The tower guard deftly sidestepped Jiang Wang's attack, and at the same time, swung his palm back at Jiang Wang's shoulder. Jiang Wang had no time to dodge and was struck by the palm. A sharp pain shot through his shoulder, and he staggered back a few steps, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
"Round Three!"
"Round Four!"
The tower guardian attacked time and time again, and Jiang Wang dodged and counterattacked time and time again. Although he was hit by the tower guardian every time, his injuries became more and more serious, blood kept flowing from the corner of his mouth, and his spiritual power was decreasing, but he never gave up and continued to persevere. Each time, he was able to get up again and continue to fight with his tenacity.
The tower keeper looked at Jiang Wang with growing admiration. He thought to himself, "This kid is indeed a promising talent. He has a strong will and a resilient character. Moreover, he possesses the primordial energy and the power of the Qilin scales. If he can obtain the inheritance of the great master Xuanzhenzi, he will surely become a powerful figure in the future. He might even be able to revive the glory of the human race."
Unbeknownst to them, fifty rounds had passed. Jiang Wang's body was covered in wounds, his clothes stained with blood, and his spiritual power was almost exhausted. Every time he stood up, he seemed to be on the verge of collapse, and his breathing became more and more rapid. However, his eyes remained firm, without the slightest hesitation. He continued to persevere, dodging the tower defenders' attacks and looking for an opportunity to counterattack.
"It's the fiftieth round, kid. You've done quite well to last fifty rounds against me. Even if you admit defeat now, I can make an exception and let you pass the test and enter the third level."
The tower keeper looked at Jiang Wang, his tone tinged with reluctance, and said...
Jiang Wang shook his head, his voice weak but still firm: "Senior, this junior... will not admit defeat. This junior... must endure... one hundred rounds, and pass the test with my own strength. I cannot... rely on senior's exception."
The tower keeper took a deep breath and said, "Fine, what a stubborn kid. Since you insist, I won't try to persuade you anymore. Let's continue the fight."
However, I must tell you that in the next fifty rounds, I will gradually increase my strength and will no longer hold back. You must be careful. If you really can't hold on, admit defeat immediately. Don't force it, otherwise you will only waste your life.
"Junior...understands, thank you senior."
After Jiang Wang finished speaking, he gritted his teeth again, circulated the last bit of spiritual power in his body, and brought out the power of the Qilin scales to the extreme, preparing to continue the battle.
"Round 51!"
The tower guard shouted and flashed, attacking Jiang Wang again. This time, his power was much greater than before, and the black light on his palm became even more intense.
Jiang Wang was startled and quickly circulated his spiritual energy to dodge. However, this time, he was a little slower and his arm was grazed by the guard's hand. A sharp pain shot through his arm, and blood flowed down instantly.
"Hey kid, watch out!"
The tower guard shouted and attacked again, his palm striking hard towards Jiang Wang's chest.
Before Jiang Wang could think, he quickly placed the Qilin scales against his chest. At the same time, he channeled the last bit of spiritual energy in his body and gathered it onto the scales. With a "bang," the tower guardian's palm slammed down on the scales, causing them to tremble violently and crack. Jiang Wang felt a powerful force strike him, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood and fall heavily to the ground, unable to stand up again.
The tower guard looked at Jiang Wang lying on the ground with a hint of regret in his eyes. He walked up to Jiang Wang and said, "Kid, you've already lasted fifty-one rounds, which is quite good. Don't push yourself any further. Admit defeat, and I will let you pass the test and enter the third level."
Jiang Wang lay on the ground, struggling to open his eyes, his gaze still resolute. He opened his mouth, his voice weak but still clear: "Senior, this junior... will not admit defeat, this junior... can still fight, I... must endure... a hundred rounds."
After speaking, Jiang Wang struggled to get up from the ground, but his body was covered in wounds, and his spiritual energy was completely exhausted. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stand up and could only lie on the ground, panting heavily, blood still flowing from the corner of his mouth. The tower guardian looked at Jiang Wang, deeply moved. He had never seen such a tenacious trial participant, who never gave up even in the face of dire straits. This will, this character, was exactly the kind of destined person that the powerful Xuanzhenzi was looking for.
He sighed softly and said, "Fine, fine, you're a kid who never admits defeat. You win."
Although you didn't last a hundred rounds, your willpower and character have far exceeded the requirements of the trial. I hereby declare that you have passed the second level of the test and can proceed to the third level.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang smiled with relief and said with difficulty, "Thank you... senior. I... have not let you down."
The tower guardian nodded, took out a pill from his pocket, handed it to Jiang Wang, and said, "This pill is called 'Healing Pill'. It can quickly repair your injuries and restore your spiritual power. Take it, rest for a while, and after you recover, you can enter the third level through the teleportation array."
The guardian on the third floor is stronger than me, and the challenge is much harder than on the second floor. You must be careful and cautious, and don't let your guard down.
Jiang Wang took the pill and swallowed it with difficulty. The pill melted in his mouth, and a gentle spiritual energy instantly flowed into his body, repairing his injuries and relieving his fatigue. He cupped his hands with difficulty to the tower guardian and said, "Thank you... senior. I... will remember. I... will be careful."
The tower guardian waved his hand and said, "No need for formalities. You should rest well. I will stay here and watch over you until you recover, then I will guide you to the third level."
Jiang Wang nodded, closed his eyes, and began to circulate the spiritual energy within his body. With the help of the healing pill, he quickly repaired his injuries and restored his spiritual energy.
He knew that the test on the third level would be even more difficult, but he would not back down. He would continue to persevere, strive to improve his strength, pass through the nine-level secret tower as soon as possible, obtain the inheritance of the great master Xuanzhenzi, restore the glory of the human race, and avenge the deaths of his people.
Half an hour later, Jiang Wang slowly opened his eyes. The fatigue in his eyes had disappeared, and his injuries had been almost completely healed. His spiritual power had also recovered to most of its original level. He got up from the ground, bowed deeply to the tower guardian, and said, "Thank you for the healing pills, senior. I have recovered almost completely and can now enter the third level."
The tower keeper nodded, pointed to the teleportation array in the corner of the stone chamber, and said, "That is the teleportation array to the third floor. You only need to step into the teleportation array to reach the third floor."
The guardian of the third level is named 'Xuanxu,' and his strength has reached the late stage of the Saint realm. His test is a contest of wisdom. You must be careful and not be deceived by appearances. Think carefully in order to pass the test.
Jiang Wang nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder, senior. I will remember it."
"Senior, this junior takes his leave."
After saying that, Jiang Wang turned around and walked towards the teleportation array. Just as he stepped into the teleportation array, the tower guardian suddenly spoke and called out to him, "Wait a moment."
The tower keeper looked at Jiang Wang and said solemnly, "Boy, I know you have a strong desire to avenge your people and restore the glory of humanity. That's good, but remember, no matter how powerful you become in the future, don't let hatred cloud your judgment or betray your true self. Otherwise, you will only go astray and ultimately achieve nothing."
The legacy of the great master Xuanzhenzi is not only a transmission of power, but also a transmission of character. Only by upholding one's true nature and harboring goodwill can one truly master this legacy and become a true powerhouse.
Jiang Wang was shocked. He bowed deeply to the tower guardian and said solemnly, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will keep it in mind. No matter what happens in the future, I will not be blinded by hatred, I will not go against my conscience, I will uphold the original aspiration of the human race, protect the weak, and restore the glory of the human race."
The tower guardian nodded, a relieved smile on his face: "Good, good, remember what you said today. Go, I wish you a successful trial, and that you pass through the Nine-Layer Secret Realm Tower as soon as possible, obtain the inheritance of the great master Xuanzhenzi, and realize your wish."
The teleportation array lit up brightly again, enveloping Jiang Wang's figure. A wave of dizziness washed over him, and a moment later, Jiang Wang landed steadily on the ground. He opened his eyes and looked around, finding himself in a huge study. The walls of the study were filled with books, and the bookshelves were several meters high, filled with various cultivation techniques, secret manuals, astronomical and geographical knowledge, and strange tales. In the center of the study was a desk with an oil lamp on it. Beside the lamp sat a figure dressed in a white robe, with a thin face and wise eyes. He exuded an aura even stronger than that of the second-level tower guardian. Clearly, this was the third-level tower guardian, Senior Xuanxu.
Sensing Jiang Wang's aura, Senior Xuanxu slowly raised his head, his gaze falling on Jiang Wang with wisdom and gentleness, and said, "You are the one who passed the second level of the test? Jiang Wang?"
Jiang Wang was startled, not expecting that Senior Xuanxu knew his name. He quickly cupped his hands to Senior Xuanxu and said, "Junior Jiang Wang greets Senior Xuanxu. I am deeply honored that Senior knows my name."
Senior Xuanxu smiled and said, "No need for formalities. I not only know your name, but also your origin, that you are a human, your obsession, your desire to avenge your people, and your wish to restore the glory of the human race."
Xuanqing and Xuanhei have both told me about you, and they both admire you quite a bit.
Jiang Wang felt a warmth in his heart and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Xuanqing and Senior Xuanhei. I only did what I should do. My abilities are meager and I dare not presume to be appreciated by you."
Senior Xuanxu waved his hand and said, "You don't need to be too modest. Your temperament, your will, and your talent are all outstanding. To be able to withstand fifty-one rounds from Xuanhei with the strength of a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal and still hold fast to your original intentions and not be blinded by hatred is already very commendable."
The remnant soul of the powerful Xuanzhenzi also pays considerable attention to you, believing you to be a promising talent with the potential to inherit his legacy.
Jiang Wang was shocked and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master Xuanzhenzi, and for your recognition, senior. I will definitely work hard and live up to the expectations of Master Xuanzhenzi and the seniors."
Senior Xuanxu nodded and said, "Good, that's ambitious."
My third test is a contest of wisdom. Unlike the tests of strength and character in the first two levels, this level does not require you to use your hands, but only your brain to answer three questions. If you can answer these three questions correctly, you will pass the test and be able to enter the fourth level.
If you answer even one wrong question, you will be eliminated and expelled from the Secret Realm Tower. (End of Chapter)