Zhao Yichuan pointed at Song Ningyan, who was unconscious, with a finger to protect her state of mind and prevent any after - effects. Then, Zhao Yichuan looked at Chen Qingyuan without saying a word, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.
Outside, Vice - Dean Lin Wenchou's face was full of astonishment, and he was well - aware of what had happened inside the ancient pagoda.
"The inheritor of Qingzong in this era is not simple!"
Chen Qingyuan's performance greatly shocked Lin Wenchou. He passed the first floor in just three days, walking on water with ease, breaking the record of the Dao - Yi School Palace.
Suddenly, Lin Wenchou remembered his own experience of entering the ancient pagoda back then. His situation was no better than Song Ningyan's.
On the stone platform of the ancient pagoda.
With Zhao Yichuan's help, Song Ningyan quickly woke up, and most of her physical injuries were healed.
"Originally, you didn't have to suffer so much. You forced yourself to speed up when your spiritual realm hadn't reached that level. Do you want to die?" Zhao Yichuan severely reprimanded.
"Disciple is at fault. Please punish me, Master," Song Ningyan was unwilling to lose to Chen Qingyuan, so she used all her strength to resist the pressure of the laws here, resulting in a spiritual backlash on herself.
If Zhao Yichuan hadn't appeared in time, it would have taken Song Ningyan at least several months to recover by herself.
"Only when you meet my requirements will you be qualified to be my apprentice," Zhao Yichuan didn't consider Song Ningyan as his apprentice for the time being, and said coldly, "I know why you came to the Dao - Yi School Palace. If your state of mind is so unstable, you'd better give up your idea as soon as possible!"
Reprimanded by Zhao Yichuan, Song Ningyan lowered her head and remained silent, unable to refute. She was unwilling to become a pawn of her clan. No matter what the cost, she wanted to control her own life.
"Boy, you look quite leisurely," Zhao Yichuan then looked at Chen Qingyuan and said coldly.
"No," Chen Qingyuan quickly put away the table and the delicious food, looking very solemn.
"When you are ready, climb the tower by yourself. I won't appear again for the rest of the journey. It depends on your own abilities. If you can't hold on, just crush this jade slip to leave the ancient pagoda," After saying this, Zhao Yichuan left.
Two jade slips fell into the hands of Chen Qingyuan and Song Ningyan respectively.
A wooden door appeared at the end of the stone platform. Opening it would lead to the second floor.
"Do you want to go first?" Chen Qingyuan put away the jade slip, looked at the wooden door, and turned to Song Ningyan and said.
"Do you want me to explore the way for you?" Song Ningyan's voice was cold.
"I'm not that kind of person. I just want you to go first," Chen Qingyuan shook his head and said, "Since you don't appreciate it, I'll go first."
It's hard to deceive girls nowadays. Alas!
Chen Qingyuan was worried that there might be restrictions on the wooden door, so he wanted Song Ningyan to test it.
Unfortunately, Song Ningyan was unwilling to go first, so Chen Qingyuan had to go and check it himself.
Walking to the door, Chen Qingyuan was very cautious. He slowly pressed his right hand on the door and pushed hard.
"Boom -"
Instantly, a powerful suction force engulfed Chen Qingyuan, leaving no room for resistance.
Chen Qingyuan cursed in his heart. His eyes were pitch - black, and he felt dizzy.
Seeing Chen Qingyuan being swallowed by the wooden door, Song Ningyan hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and walked over.
Whoosh!
Song Ningyan also left the stone platform and entered the second floor.
When Chen Qingyuan saw light again, he found himself in a strange space. He looked around carefully and didn't dare to act rashly.
After waiting for a long time, Chen Qingyuan didn't see Song Ningyan. He guessed, "She and I must have entered different spaces."
The first floor tests spiritual power. If one doesn't meet the standard, they are not qualified to enter the upper parts of the ancient pagoda.
On the way ahead, the two would face different difficulties and would not meet again.
This space was completely white, with no end in sight.
It was empty and quiet.
Chen Qingyuan was highly vigilant, constantly paying attention to the changes around him.
Half a stick of incense later, an illusory figure appeared in front of Chen Qingyuan.
"Is this the cultivation level of the Houtian Realm?" Chen Qingyuan looked at the illusory figure and identified its realm.
The Houtian Realm is the first realm on the path of cultivation. It's too weak!
Whether Chen Qingyuan liked it or not, his body uncontrollably floated to the depths of the space, confronting the blurry illusory figure a hundred meters away.
At the same time, Chen Qingyuan's cultivation was completely suppressed, and he was also at the Houtian Realm. At this moment, he couldn't sense the existence of his golden core, as if an extremely terrifying force had cut off the causal connection of the golden core.
"Fight!"
The blurry illusory figure shouted at Chen Qingyuan.
Chen Qingyuan was ready for battle, concentrating all his attention.
The Houtian Realm is the first foundation on the path of cultivation. Probably few people pay attention to the Houtian Realm. They all want to quickly improve their cultivation and become stronger.
Chen Qingyuan used to be like this. He always thought that his foundation had reached a high level, aiming too high. Later, when he formed his golden core foundation, it was only of the Heaven - grade.
"Bang!"
Chen Qingyuan and the illusory figure punched at the same time, clashing head - on.
In an instant, Chen Qingyuan took half a step back, and his fist felt sore.
The illusory figure stood still, unaffected, and attacked again.
The will of the illusory figure in the ancient pagoda is in the most perfect state. In simple terms, the true combat power of this illusory figure could sweep away countless Houtian - realm cultivators throughout history.
Those who could fight it to a draw could be said to have a perfect Houtian - realm foundation.
As for winning, it was basically impossible.
At least since the ancient pagoda existed, such a person had never appeared.
"What a hard fist!"
Chen Qingyuan's fighting spirit was ignited, and he fought with the illusory figure.
After hundreds of rounds of physical combat, Chen Qingyuan was punched by the illusory figure several times, his body aching, but he couldn't touch the illusory figure at all.
According to the rules of the ancient pagoda, as long as one could fight the illusory figure for five hundred rounds, they would pass the level.
Unknowingly, Chen Qingyuan had been fighting with the illusory figure for a long time. His clothes were tattered, and he looked a bit embarrassed.
At this time, Chen Qingyuan saw a wooden door not far away.
However, he didn't plan to go to the wooden door. Instead, he was determined to fight with the illusory figure.
"You beat me and expect me to just leave? What a joke."
If he didn't fight back, Chen Qingyuan couldn't swallow this anger.
In another space, Song Ningyan, covered with wounds, managed to survive five hundred rounds. The illusory opponent in front of her stopped for a moment, and a path to the third floor appeared beside her.
Song Ningyan wasn't as stubborn as Chen Qingyuan. Since she had passed the level, she quickly left.
So, Song Ningyan was currently ahead in terms of speed, while Chen Qingyuan was still fighting with the illusory figure on the second floor.
Outside, both Lin Wenchou and Zhao Yichuan showed a hint of doubt.
"Why hasn't this kid left after passing the level?" Lin Wenchou muttered softly.
"Maybe he wants to temper himself in this way," Zhao Yichuan said.
"The possibility is probably very small. He is probably just unwilling to be beaten and simply wants to get revenge," Lin Wenchou said with a strange expression, seeing the scene inside the ancient pagoda through a unique method.
Zhao Yichuan was silent for a long time and couldn't say a word because he thought Lin Wenchou's view was correct.
After seven days, Chen Qingyuan, who was at a disadvantage at first, finally reached a point where he could fight on equal terms with the illusory figure. Seizing the opportunity, Chen Qingyuan kicked the illusory figure in the face, feeling satisfied.
"Stop, I don't want to fight anymore," Chen Qingyuan shouted at the illusory figure and immediately ran to the side of the wooden door.