CHAPTER 534: CHAPTER 534: INSTIGATING

"Young Master, how did it go?"

Liu Qingcang, leading the people of the Dark Night, immediately gathered around Ling Chen.

The situation inside the nine-story Treasure Tower was completely unknown to them.

Furthermore, Ling Chen was the first to exit the tower.

Thus, even the others stared over with fiery eyes.

"I passed."

Ling Chen slightly smiled, then slowly transmitted his voice: "Each floor of the Treasure Tower has an opponent formed from concentrated Spiritual Energy. The first-floor opponent is at the early stage of the seventh level, and with each advancing floor, the cultivation increases accordingly—mid seventh level, late seventh level..."

Ling Chen relayed all the details of what he encountered inside the tower to the people of the Dark Night.

Including the fact that after defeating the opponents, he could assimilate their Spiritual Power.

Of course, since the cultivation levels of the latter opponents surged dramatically, Ling Chen wasn’t sure if it was the same for everyone, so he shared all his speculations.

Listening to Ling Chen’s account, everyone was utterly shocked.

Among these opponents, there were warriors far surpassing ordinary late ninth-level fighters.

They were incredibly astonished.

"Has no one else come out?"

Ling Chen glanced around, but did not see any trace of the other eight who entered the Treasure Tower.

"No."

Liu Qingcang said.

"Oh."

Ling Chen nodded and suggested: "Uncle Cang, I recommend that you first take the Revival Pill to heal your injuries before attempting the tower challenge."

Liu Qingcang had been injured, and for many years, his cultivation had not progressed.

Even if he entered the Treasure Tower, he probably would be unable to assimilate the Spiritual Power entering his body.

That’s why Ling Chen suggested that Uncle Cang should heal first.

The Revival Pill, reputed to bring someone back from the brink of death, should, it seemed, resolve Uncle Cang’s injuries without issues.

Liu Qingcang indeed wanted to take the Revival Pill, but he had many concerns, his gaze shifting toward the representatives of the five major dynasties.

"Uncle Cang, rest assured, I will protect you."

Ling Chen said with a smile.

He understood Liu Qingcang’s concerns.

If he was still at the early stage of seventh level, he might not be able to handle Xia Biluo.

However, now, he was at the late stage of eighth level, not only was his Night Moon physical evolution completed, but he had also mastered the realm of sword momentum.

Saying so, a wave of aura spread from Ling Chen.

"Primordial Pill Realm eighth level?!"

Many were staring at Ling Chen with great surprise.

They knew that Ling Chen, before entering the Treasure Tower, was only at the seventh level of the Primordial Pill Realm.

But now, after coming out, he had transformed dramatically, reaching the late eighth level!

Clearly, the second test was not just a simple challenge but also held a significant opportunity.

"Your cultivation..."

Liu Qingcang’s face also showed a hint of shock.

Just in a few hours, Ling Chen had broken through from the early seventh level to the late eighth level of the Primordial Pill Realm; such cultivation speed was outrageous!

"That’s right."

Ling Chen nodded and smiled: "Uncle Cang, you can be at ease this time."

"Very well!"

Liu Qingcang nodded continuously, his eyes brimming with joy.

He knew Ling Chen very well.

The latter was not the type to boast idly.

Since he said so, he must have his reasons.

Although still not a match for Xia Biluo and others in terms of cultivation, he believed that Ling Chen would not make baseless claims.

Originally, the Blood Dragon Team planned to enter the Treasure Tower, but hearing that Ling Chen would protect Liu Qingcang, they naturally would not leave.

At least until Liu Qingcang completely healed.

"This Treasure Tower, turns out not only to be a challenge but also an opportunity!"

Xia Biluo, Qin Wudi, Chu Xinghe, and others had their eyes ablaze with fervor.

However, their representatives had not yet exited the tower, so they were not in a rush to challenge it.

"I want to enter the tower!"

While they were not in a rush, other cultivators could no longer wait.

Especially upon seeing Ling Chen’s significant breakthrough.

To know, to reach high levels in the Primordial Pill Realm, each advancement requires a very long time.

Yet, in just a few hours, one could advance more than one level.

Such cultivation speed, equivalent to a fortuitous adventure, naturally attracted all the cultivators immediately.

"You go in!"

Emperor Yan appeared and randomly selected a Ninth Level cultivator.

"Yes!"

The selected cultivator was overjoyed upon hearing this and after paying respects to Lord Yan Huang, entered the Treasure Tower.

Meanwhile, other cultivators showed faces full of envy.

"Hmm?"

Biluo Xia’s gaze sharpened, landing on the people of Night Moon.

He saw that they had actually taken the elixirs previously seized.

Some thoughts immediately rose in his heart.

"Chu Xinghe, do you want to join hands and teach the young Ling a lesson?"

Biluo Xia looked towards Chu Xinghe.

He was unclear about the agreement previously reached between Chu Xinghe and Ling Chen.

But he knew that Chu Xinghe seemed to have handed over something painful.

Moreover, Ling Chen once killed people from the Great Chu Dynasty’s Blood Dragon Team.

So, he planned to join forces with Chu Xinghe.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xinghe pondered for a while, then said: "Biluo Xia, you make your move if you want, don’t drag me into it."

Indeed, Ling Chen had extorted his Ascend Heaven Pill.

But this was far incomparable to the hatred towards the Great Xia Dynasty.

Moreover, the greatest threat now was Nine Nether of Great Xia.

Leaving Ling Chen would cause the Great Xia to fall into internal and external troubles.

This would prevent Nine Nether from fully dealing with them, Great Chu.

So even though he hated Ling Chen to the bones, he knew that now was not the best time to deal with Ling Chen.

"He destroyed four of your Blood Dragon Teams, can you, the Crown Prince of Great Chu, really bear this?"

Biluo Xia incited again.

"Hmph!"

Chu Xinghe coldly said, "Biluo Xia, stop sowing discord here. Haven’t many from our Blood Dragon Team died at the hands of your Great Xia? Don’t provoke me; you better worry about your Great Xia."

Indeed, Ling Chen had nearly destroyed four Blood Dragon Teams.

But the number of Blood Dragon Team cultivators killed by the Great Xia was far beyond this number.

"Ungrateful!"

Biluo Xia snorted coldly.

Seeing that Chu Xinghe was impervious to oil and salt, Biluo Xia then turned to look at Qin Wudi, Zhou Heng, and Qi Luan, smilingly said: "Gentlemen, this man is our biggest threat. Since we have already joined forces, shall we kill him on the spot now?"

"Brother Xia, he is a man of your Great Xia. It should be sufficient for you, the Prince of Great Xia, to make a move. I’ll not get involved."

Qin Wudi smiled.

"Yes! Brother Xia, with your strength, can’t you deal with this guy?"

Zhou Heng said.

"Hmm, Brother Xia, your strength reaches the heavens. Isn’t killing this man a piece of cake for you?"

Qi Luan laughed.

The three of them clearly understood and naturally would not let Biluo Xia use them as pawns.

This opportunity of the emperor is only available to one.

Even if they killed Ling Chen, they still had to compete among themselves.

Better to leave Ling Chen perhaps; he might involve Biluo Xia and give them an advantage.

Upon hearing this, Biluo Xia’s face turned slightly cold.

He knew that these few would not easily be instigated by just a few words.

However, he was determined to make a move.

Otherwise, Ling would definitely target him next.

Taking advantage of Ling Chen’s current weaker strength and while Liu Qingcang was in cultivation, it was the right time to strike.

"Just a mere rebel, I shall personally take action!"

Biluo Xia coldly snorted, his figure moved, flying towards Ling Chen.

Seeing Biluo Xia and others flying this way, Ling Chen’s eyes instantly filled with a grave expression.

Xing Shura and others immediately stood behind Ling Chen.

"Rebel Ling Chen, upon seeing me, why aren’t you surrendering yourself?"

A commanding voice laden with killing intent echoed aloud.