Published: February 26, 2025
"There are a total of thirty-six levels inside."
"Once the participants enter the first level, they will be unable to see each other."
"Once the participants enter the first level, they won't be able to see each other, and gravity will increase a thousand times."
"After reaching the second level, gravity will increase to two thousand times, and it will disappear only upon reaching the thirty-third level."
"Additionally, you will only be able to see each other on the thirty-third level."
"Moreover, there will be three drops of Ancestral Power Elixir in the thirty-third level; the first to arrive gets to take one drop. No one is allowed to take more; otherwise, they will be killed without mercy."
"No matter how much ancestral power you consume, just one drop will restore you to your original state."
"At the thirty-fourth level, there is an outer world illusion array that will ensnare you."
"At the thirty-fifth level, there are puppet divine generals; only by defeating them can you reach the final level."
"The thirty-sixth level is an execution of space; only by surviving will you qualify for the second round!"
"This great offering reminds you, ordinary daoist realm participants, it is nearly impossible to successfully ascend the tower and stand at the peak of the Divine Tower."
As these words were spoken, the expressions of the majority of the fifty million participants changed dramatically!
The three hundred billion people in the Heavenly Sky Dojo and those in the vast mountains outside the city felt the same way.
"Isn't this too cruel?" Almost everyone had such doubts, and Helian Mengde continued, "Some may think it's cruel, but that is not the case."
As the crowd was confused, Helian Mengde added, "This great offering will give each of you a Gate Escape Talisman. If you believe you cannot pass the trial, activating this talisman will take you out of the Divine Tower."
"Of course, if you receive the Gate Escape Talisman but still overestimate your abilities and perish in the trial, you have no one to blame."
"Is that understood?"
Tan Yun and the other participants replied in unison, "We understand, senior!"
"Good!" Helian Mengde smiled with satisfaction. As the Ancestral Ring flashed rapidly, a torrent of Gate Escape Talismans surged forth, flying in front of each participant.
After Tan Yun and the others collected their Gate Escape Talismans, Helian Mengde said, "Remember, you only have one month. After a month, those who have not successfully ascended the tower will be considered to have failed the trial."
"Do you have any objections?"
Tan Yun and the others replied, "No."
"Good." Helian Mengde's expression turned serious as he proclaimed loudly, "Now this great offering announces that the first elimination round officially begins!"
"Participants, enter the Divine Tower!"
As Helian Mengde's voice fell, without further action, "Boom!" The tower gate opened.
"Whoosh!" Qi Kong led the charge, transforming into a beam of light that shot into the sky, tracing an arc through the void and entering the Divine Tower.
Qi Kong held himself to a high standard; since he was participating in the trial, he had to be the first to successfully ascend the tower!
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—" Following closely, tens of millions of beams of light flew into the air over the Heavenly Battle Platform and then dove into the Divine Tower.
Only Tan Yun remained standing in place.
"Tan Yun, you must do your best. My future happiness or sorrow depends entirely on you," Yu Yunxi said anxiously through divine consciousness.
"Yunxi, there's no need to worry. With me around, your future will only be filled with happiness, not sorrow," Tan Yun reassured her through communication, stepping into the void at a leisurely pace as he walked toward the Divine Tower amidst the scornful gazes of the crowd.
At this moment, whispers of ridicule filled the Heavenly Sky Dojo:
"In my opinion, this kid is scared and is hesitating whether to go in."
"That's right, but I don't think he'll enter."
"No, no, no, I think he will go in, but he'll only stay on the first level of the Divine Tower, wasting time. When it's almost a month, he'll activate the Gate Escape Talisman, pretending he nearly reached the top, and then come out to show off."