193: The eighth level of lack of vitality

The Eighth Level.

This was an endless starry sky.

As far as the eye could see, stars filled the sky, with no end in sight.

Deep within the starry sky, Shen Xi felt incredibly small, like an ant.

“The Tower of the Heavens is too terrifying!”

Shen Xi couldn't help but exclaim.

The person who built the Tower of the Heavens must have been a powerful expert with profound cultivation, capable of containing an entire starry sky within it.

“No, this isn't a real starry sky. Instead, someone used illusions and great magical power to refine some star fragments, creating this scene.”

Soon, Shen Xi discovered the true nature of this starry sky.

But even so, it still left Shen Xi incredibly shocked.

To be able to forcibly create a false starry sky with one's own power, this alone was enough to show how terrifying the strength of the Tower of the Heavens' builder was.

“Has Senior Zhu Feng's strength reached such a height?”

Shen Xi yearned for such power.

The Chasing Wind Secret Realm was personally built by Zhu Feng Ao, the founder of Zhu Feng City.

The Tower of the Heavens, naturally, was also his work.

He truly lived up to his reputation as a terrifying expert who could single-handedly annihilate a Secluded Faction; he could even manifest a starry sky.

“However, what is the trial for this Eighth Level?”

Shen Xi didn't continue pondering but was curious about the trial of the Eighth Level.

Based on previous experience, each time a new level was reached, a mechanical voice would announce the rules for passing.

But this time, the mechanical voice did not appear.

This made Shen Xi frown. Was the tower challenger supposed to figure it out on his own?

“Is it to destroy this starry sky?”

As he spoke, Shen Xi tried to make a move.

His sharp sword energy, as soon as it appeared, was completely swallowed by the starry sky, without causing the slightest ripple.

Not only that, Shen Xi also discovered an astonishing situation.

His Origin Qi was not recovering; the Origin Qi consumed by that sword strike just disappeared.

“There is no Origin Qi here for a Martial Artist to absorb and recover strength. Every bit of Origin Qi used will be gone.”

Shen Xi quickly realized the peculiarity of the Eighth Level.

The Eighth Level contained no Origin Qi at all.

Once his Origin Qi was exhausted, he would be no different from an ordinary person, as his Origin Qi could not be replenished.

“Is this meant to trap me to death?”

Shen Xi's frown deepened.

He knew perfectly well that for a short time, he wouldn't be in any danger.

But if the time stretched on, the consequences would be unimaginable.

His Origin Qi would be consumed little by little.

And once it was completely used up, he would be no different from an ordinary person, at most with a slightly stronger physique.

In such a situation, if he encountered an attack, he would be like a fish on a chopping board, only able to be slaughtered at will.

“How can I pass the Eighth Level? Am I only able to give up on challenging the tower?”

Shen Xi couldn't help but murmur to himself.

He didn't want to give up.

Having already come this far, he naturally wanted to clear it completely; giving up halfway was not his character.

“Buzz!”

Just as Shen Xi was deep in thought.

From the depths of the starry sky, a hum echoed.

And with the hum, a pressure comparable to the Early Stage of the Acquired Realm surged forth.

Seeing this, Shen Xi quickly activated his Origin Qi to resist; he couldn't yet withstand this pressure with just his physique.

The pressure came quickly and left just as quickly, soon disappearing.

However, Shen Xi's expression grew even more solemn.

“My Origin Qi was consumed a bit again.”

“If I'm not mistaken, this pressure appears regularly. Each time it appears, it will consume my Origin Qi until I completely lose the ability to resist, at which point I will only be able to be slaughtered.”

The Eighth Level was even more dangerous than he imagined.

Shen Xi had to find a way to pass as quickly as possible.

“Should I go to the source of the pressure to see? Perhaps there's a way to break this situation.”

As he spoke, Shen Xi stepped towards the direction from which the pressure came... Meanwhile.

Outside the Tower of the Heavens.

The struggle continued.

The first batch of people were eliminated one after another; except for a few who remained in the Tower of the Heavens, everyone else had failed and exited.

Liu Linsheng, Fatty, and Chu He stood at the edge with disappointed expressions, looking at the Tower of the Heavens.

“Sigh, I only passed the First Level before being eliminated.”

“I'm a bit better, I passed the Second Level.”

“I passed the Third Level.”

The three brothers were a bit dejected.

Although this achievement already surpassed most Martial Artists who entered the Chasing Wind Secret Realm, it still couldn't satisfy the three of them.

In the outside world, they were considered Geniuses, crushing countless talented youths of their age, yet in the Chasing Wind Secret Realm, they became unremarkable among the crowd.

“Xi Zi and the others haven't come out yet; I wonder how many levels they can pass.”

“Who knows? So many people are gathered around the Tower of the Heavens, we can't even see the Tower to the Heavens Stone Tablet.”

“Don't even mention it. The fact that we can chat here is thanks to Brother Shen's blessing, otherwise, we would have already turned into a pile of meat paste in the melee.”

At this, the three shivered with a chill.

Not long ago, others also failed the tower challenge and were teleported out.

But that person was rather unlucky; as soon as he came out, many Martial Artists engaged in a chaotic battle to compete for a spot to enter the Tower of the Heavens.

Then, that person was turned into a puddle of meat paste in the melee.

After all, this involved hundreds of Innate-level experts making a move; even the aftershocks of the battle could be fatal.

And the reason Fatty and the other two could safely reach the outer area was entirely because of Shen Xi.

When they were teleported out, everyone dared not make a move, fearing that they might injure the few of them and thus incur Shen Xi's wrath.

They even dared not urge them loudly, almost coaxing the three to give up their positions.

“No, we must become stronger; we can't always rely on Xi Zi!”

Fatty said through gritted teeth.

He was naturally happy that his brother was so outstanding.

But he didn't want to be a burden, always needing Shen Xi's protection.

He also wanted to be able to offer some help to Shen Xi.

“Exactly, we must become stronger!”

Chu He's eyes were incredibly firm.

The obsession with becoming stronger had taken root and sprouted in his heart.

“I know a place. My grandfather told me about it before entering the Chasing Wind Secret Realm. It can further enhance our strength. Originally, I planned to go together after everyone completed the Tower of the Heavens' trial, but should we go first now?”

Liu Linsheng pondered for a moment before finally speaking.

He didn't want to be selfish and planned to wait for Shen Xi and the others to be teleported out before heading to that place of Opportunity together.

But upon careful thought, they could go first, leave a message for Shen Xi and the others, and have them come find them later.