Published: February 24, 2025
Tan Yun was just about to speak when the disciples of the Spirit Mountain Herb Garden spoke up one after another, their tone filled with concern:
“Senior Brother Tan, please enter your cultivation and recover from your injuries!”
“Senior Brother Tan, you are invincible in our hearts, capable of anything!”
“……”
Voices of concern echoed in his ears, and a warm current surged in the depths of Tan Yun’s heart. This was emotion!
“Thank you all for your concern.” Tan Yun smiled slightly, then looked at Shen Wende, hinting, “Elder Six, please keep the fire seed for me. When I have truly done my best, then you can give it to me.”
“Hmm?” Shen Wende was stunned, shocked, “Don’t tell me, old man, that you still want to climb the tower!”
Shen Subing frowned, looking at Tan Yun with a perplexed expression. The other elders felt the same.
The disciples whispered among themselves:
“Could it be? From Senior Brother Tan's tone, it seems he still wants to climb the tower!”
“That’s possible! However… climbing up another layer means facing 159 times the gravity! With such powerful gravity, can Senior Brother Tan handle it?”
“It’s possible he can! Think about it; since he entered the Danmai, everything he has done has been remarkable, filled with miracles and legendary tales!”
“For example, slaying Li Zian, killing Ye Ling without a scratch, and even today defeating Gao Yang Wushuang and Ouyang Qian two against one, not to mention now ascending to the 100th layer of the pagoda. If he hadn’t done it, we would have thought it was impossible for him!”
“Yeah, that makes sense! Regardless, I feel Senior Brother Tan is full of mystery, like a lighthouse that never falls!”
“……”
Tan Yun paid no attention to the crowd’s discussions. He took a deep breath and looked at Lai Chang, who was standing on the Flying Sword, respectfully saying, “Steward Lai, if an hour is about to pass, please remind me!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place was in shock! Tan Yun really wanted to climb the tower!
“Alright, alright!” Lai Chang rubbed his hands excitedly, his eyes full of hope, “Don’t worry, this steward will remind you. Also, Tan Yun! The cultivation time from the 99th to the 107th layers is equivalent to one day outside being ten days, only the 108th layer is one day equal to eighteen days outside.”
“You have already proven yourself to everyone present. Remember, do not act rashly; take your abilities into account. Health is the most crucial!”
Hearing this, Tan Yun respectfully replied, “Thank you for your concern, Lord Steward. In my heart, I never care how others view me; climbing the tower is not to prove anything to anyone.”
After saying that, Tan Yun stepped onto the 555 steps leading to the 101st layer.
As he stepped onto the first step, suddenly, the gravity increased from 129 times to 159 times. Amidst the worries of the majority, Tan Yun merely swayed slightly before returning to normal, and he started to ascend the tower powerfully step by step!
Just as Tan Yun said, he was not here to show off his abilities, nor did he intend to prove anything to anyone!
His purpose was very clear: it was for the rewards of the 101st layer!
For the wisp of true phoenix fire sitting in the 108th layer!
As for how outsiders viewed his ascent, Tan Yun didn’t care at all. Whether they said he loved to show off or liked to prove himself!
At this moment, night had fallen, the moonlight poured down like water, drenching Tan Yun’s figure.
He stood tall, in the eyes of the crowd, writing his own legend!
“Tan Yun, you are 210 steps away from reaching the 101st layer, and only a moment remains!”
As Lai Chang’s voice fell, Tan Yun suddenly quickened his pace; every step under 159 times the gravity was extraordinarily heavy!
Seeing Tan Yun getting closer to the 101st layer, Elder Two Du Chen’s face turned pig liver color.
“Hehe, Elder Two, what’s wrong? Regretting taking out the Mysterious Azure Flame as a reward?” Shen Wende chuckled, “But indeed, the Mysterious Azure Flame is a rare high-grade treasure!”