449: Enter the Refining Tower

In the deepest part of the Flying Feather Holy Sect, there stood a colossal tower reaching toward the heavens. It was surrounded by Chaos Qi, appearing much like a Spirit Treasure from before the dawn of creation.

This ancient tower was situated close to the ancestral grounds of the Flying Feather Holy Sect, which spoke to its importance.

In ordinary times, apart from the Old Ancestors and a few Elders, hardly anyone ever came here.

But today was different. Before the ancient tower stood a dense crowd of figures.

These people were all Disciples of the Flying Feather Holy Sect, here to cleanse themselves and refine their Dao foundation within this ancient tower.

The Washing Tower was left behind by the first Old Ancestor of the Flying Feather Holy Sect. No one knew exactly what kind of ancient treasure it was, and even the time of its opening could not be artificially controlled; one could only allow more Disciples to enter when it opened.

Today was the day the Washing Tower opened. Some time ago, Chaos Qi had erupted, and multicolored light had filled the air.

This was the precursor to its opening.

Waiting until today, it had finally opened.

Duanmu Yu stood at the very front, looking at the Washing Tower before him, a hint of nostalgia appearing in his eyes.

In his youth, he had also entered this Washing Tower. At that time, he was not yet the current Old Thief Duanmu... No, Sect Master Duanmu.

Within the Washing Tower, he had obtained unimaginable benefits, and it was precisely because of this that he was able to become increasingly powerful, until he finally inherited the position of Sect Master.

Now, their Flying Feather Holy Sect possessed a Prodigy like Lin Ye.

Presumably, upon entering the Washing Tower, he would be able to obtain significant Opportunities. After washing away the mundane, would he not become even more powerful?

"Sect Master?"

Just as Duanmu Yu was deep in thought, Liu Yao stepped forward and asked, "What exactly is inside this Washing Tower?"

Hearing this, Duanmu Yu snapped out of his reverie and explained, "I am not entirely sure what is inside the Washing Tower. Although I have braved the Washing Tower, even now, I am somewhat confused, because what everyone encounters inside the tower is different."

"Some people obtain Cultivation Techniques, some obtain ancient Legacies, some find their minds becoming increasingly resolute, and for some, their cultivation level rises like the tide."

"This was left behind by the first Old Ancestor of our Sect, so it is naturally incredibly miraculous. In short, if you can obtain some Opportunities after entering, it will definitely make you true Prodigies. Even if ancient Prodigies were to awaken, you would still be able to battle them."

Hearing Duanmu Yu's explanation, the surrounding Disciples all flushed red, filled with excitement.

Who would not want to become a Prodigy?

If one could suppress the world with one's own strength, would one not have everything one desired?

Liu Yao's beautiful eyes also held a hint of joy. These days of getting along had helped her understand her own heart; if she wanted to always remain by that man's side, the position of Saintess was far from enough.

The ancient Prodigies were all sealed away only after they had been invincible for a lifetime.

In this great era, they might awaken, and when that time came, the Prodigies of the current age would not be enough.

This was not because the talent of the current Prodigies was insufficient; on the contrary, because they were born in a great era, current Prodigies were emerging one after another like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

But the ancient Prodigies were much older than the current ones, and they had also experienced a lifetime of slaughter and battle.

Naturally, they were far stronger than the current Prodigies.

Liu Yao was thinking that only by being able to suppress the ancient Prodigies would she have the qualifications to stand by Lin Ye's side. After all, everyone knew of Lin Ye's strength.

Some even referred to Lin Ye as the number one Prodigy of the current age.

How could Liu Yao not feel pressure?

Boom!!!

Just as everyone was still discussing, multicolored light erupted from the Washing Tower once more. That light intertwined with the Chaos Qi, appearing to derive incredibly miraculous Dao diagrams that were extremely shocking.

"The Washing Tower is truly opening now. That kid Gu Yunzhe, I told him to go find the Saint, so why hasn't he arrived yet?!"

Duanmu Yu felt somewhat anxious seeing the state of the Washing Tower.

If Lin Ye arrived late, what if he couldn't get in?

No one could accurately calculate the time the Washing Tower opened. It might open again the next day, but it was also possible it would not open for a lifetime.

Therefore, whenever the day the Washing Tower opened arrived, the Flying Feather Holy Sect wished they could stuff every single Disciple inside.

"Sect Master! We are here!!!"

Just as Duanmu Yu was feeling anxious, a voice came from not far away.

Following that, Lin Ye and Gu Yunzhe appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Saint!!!"

The group of Disciples hurriedly bowed to pay their respects to Lin Ye, and Lin Ye waved his hand to acknowledge them.

"You finally arrived!"

Seeing Lin Ye appear, Duanmu Yu breathed a sigh of relief. If Lin Ye hadn't entered the Washing Tower, wouldn't those Old Ancestors have skinned him alive?

"Sect Master..."

Lin Ye stepped forward to pay his respects to Duanmu Yu.

The latter waved his hand, signaling that there was no need for such formalities.

"Lin Ye, you finally arrived. Is Old Ancestor Dong doing well?"

While speaking, Duanmu Yu even winked at Lin Ye.

"..."

Duanmu Yu's expression left Lin Ye speechless. He now understood why the Old Ancestors would beat up Duanmu Yu for no reason.

It was simply because he was too asking for a beating.

Not a single beating he received was in vain.

Seeing that Lin Ye did not speak, Duanmu Yu chuckled, "Alright, alright, I know. You young people are thin-skinned! I fully understand. Don't worry, at this moment, only Heaven knows, Earth knows, you know, and I know. Others certainly won't know; after all, I am the man with the tightest lips in our Flying Feather Holy Sect."

Just hearing these words, Lin Ye knew that it probably wouldn't be long before the entire Sect knew about this matter.

Boom, boom, boom...

The rumbling continued without pause, and the ancient tower flashed with dazzling light.

The anomaly of the ancient tower also interrupted Duanmu Yu's unserious behavior.

He turned around to face the ancient tower and formed hand Seals with both hands.

Hum...

In an instant, the sky darkened, and Chaos Qi and multicolored light blotted out the sun, wrapping the entire Flying Feather Holy Land in seven-colored radiance, as if a rainbow had descended upon the world.

"The time has come!"

Duanmu Yu shouted without turning his head, "Lin Ye, Gu Yunzhe, Liu Yao, the three of you will enter the Washing Tower first. Remember, keep moving forward and do not look back."

Boom!!!

The spiritual power on Duanmu Yu's body transformed into an ocean, surging endlessly, and struck directly onto the ancient tower.

Boom!

The gates of the ancient tower slowly opened, and miraculous energy flowed out from within. Being in its presence felt as if one were transforming into eternity.

"Now is the time!"

Hearing Duanmu Yu's words, three figures dashed directly toward the Washing Tower, and within moments, they disappeared into the halo of light.

They were none other than Lin Ye, Liu Yao, and Gu Yunzhe.

As the Saint and the Saintess, they entered first, and the Disciples naturally had no objections.

"Alright! Everyone, line up to enter the Washing Tower!"

Millions of Disciples began to line up in an orderly fashion according to their cultivation levels to enter. Because the Elders were maintaining order on the scene, there was no panic.

This ancient tower reached from the heavens to the earth; even if millions of people entered it, it would have no impact.

...

Outside, people were entering the ancient tower in an orderly fashion, while Lin Ye, who had entered the ancient tower, looked around with some confusion.

Had he not entered the tower?

Why was the scene around him so familiar?

"This is... the Chang Sheng Lin Family?"

Seeing the huge buildings all around, and looking out at the mountains that towered into the clouds and were permeated with spiritual energy, Lin Ye naturally remembered the appearance of this place from when he had wiped out the Lin Family, and he remembered it extremely clearly.