115: Chapter 115 The Only One of Its Kind! The Inheritance of the Thunder Emperor's Finger!

When that line of dazzling golden characters

[Ninth Floor: Cleared! Overall Evaluation: The Only One Since Ancient Times!]

appeared on the crystal atop the spirit sealing pagoda, the entire central square fell into a deathly silence.

You could hear a pin drop!

Everyone's expressions froze, eyes wide open, mouths slightly agape, as if witnessing something that overturned their understanding.

"Cl... cleared?"

"The Ninth Floor... The Eternal Night... He cleared it?!"

"The Only One Since Ancient Times... this evaluation..."

"A 50-point reward?! My God!"

After a brief deathly silence, an uproar erupted like a volcano!

"Holy shit! Incredible!"

"Is this guy even human?! The Only One Since Ancient Times!"

"Donghuang Military University... is going to turn the world upside down!"

"This record... I'm afraid it's unprecedented and will be nearly impossible to surpass!"

Wang Zhan, Li Chenyuan, Shi Potian, and other top prodigies now wore expressions that couldn't be described as merely ugly—they were livid!

While they were still struggling bitterly on the seventh or eighth floors, their opponent had already cleared the legendary Ninth Floor and received the "Only One Since Ancient Times" evaluation!

This gap was no longer a matter of catching up; it was a chasm that inspired despair!

Nuo Wuji had just been forcibly teleported out from the eighth floor, his face pale,

his aura chaotic. He looked up at the golden characters atop the pagoda,

his body swaying violently, his eyes filled with disbelief and... a trace of savage jealousy!

"Impossible... how could he..." Su Ningning supported him, her gaze complex as she looked at the figure before the pagoda.

Bai Qianer, on the other hand, was so excited her little face flushed red. She waved her small fists vigorously; if not for the inappropriate setting, she might have cheered out loud.

Ji Cang, Lu Chenxin, and Chen Ye exchanged glances, each seeing the shock in the others' eyes, but even more so, a kindled, even fiercer fighting spirit!

"Brother really delivered..." Chen Ye said in a low voice.

Lu Chenxin tightened his grip on his sword: "We... can't fall too far behind either."

Ji Cang nodded heavily, blade intent burning in his eyes: "Catch up to him!"

On the high platform, deputy director Lu Mingyu took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the storm of shock in his heart, but the admiration and awe in his eyes were impossible to hide.

The way he looked at Zhou Heng had completely changed!

If before he saw a promising junior, now he regarded Zhou Heng as a future titan destined to reach the peak!

"The Only One Since Ancient Times... Lord Thunder Emperor... Your judgment is truly unparalleled..." he thought silently.

At this moment, Zhou Heng stood before the spirit sealing pagoda, his eyes slightly closed as if still savoring the experience inside.

His aura seemed even more restrained, but the faintly emanating, unyielding resilience that had weathered the vicissitudes of ages made those near him feel a sense of awe.

He truly was digesting immense gains!

In his mind, the rudimentary form of the [Thunder Emperor Finger] was as clear as a brand!

Although only a rudimentary form, the profound truth of the Thunder Law it contained was as vast as the sea!

Far surpassing any skill he currently possessed!

This was not merely an offensive finger technique; it was the starting point of a supreme legacy that pointed directly to the origin of thunder!

At the same time, that trace of Primordial Thunder Essence that had merged into his body

was quietly nourishing his [Purple Heavens Wind Urgency] Divine Seal and all his meridians, making his thunder yuan even more refined and spirited!

The experience of the "Eternal Night" had also subjected his Invincible Intent to an ultimate baptism, making it more solid and unshakable!

"Thunder Emperor Finger... Eternal Night... The gains this time are immense..." Zhou Heng's heart was filled with joy. The 50 points were actually secondary.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes. A flash of purple-gold thunder light flickered in his pupils before returning to normal.

He glanced at the various complex gazes around him, shrugged, and cupped his hands towards Lu Mingyu on the high platform: "Director Lu, I have not disgraced the mission."

Lu Mingyu looked at him deeply, nodded, and his voice spread across the entire venue:

"Zhou Heng has cleared the Ninth Floor of the spirit sealing pagoda, breaking the historical record. Evaluation: 'The Only One Since Ancient Times.' Reward: 50 points! I hope everyone will take this as an example and strive to scale the peaks!"

As his words fell, the points on Zhou Heng's tactical watch instantly changed to 60 points! He was far in the lead!

Lu Mingyu continued: "The spirit sealing pagoda trial has two hours and fifty minutes remaining! Those who have not yet finished, continue!"

His words pulled everyone's attention back to the trial itself.

But in everyone's hearts, Zhou Heng's heaven-defying performance had already left a deep imprint.

One hour later,

Inside the pagoda, the geniuses still persevering naturally learned of the outside situation through some means.

On the seventh floor, Chen Ye was resisting powerful spiritual pressure and elemental erosion. Clenching his teeth, icy intent burned in his eyes: "Brother... I won't lose to you by too much!"

He erupted with even greater potential and charged forward!

Eighth floor, the Abyssal Sea of Death.

Ji Cang's figure trudged forward with difficulty through the endless deathly stillness. His White Tiger Battle Body emitted a faint Gengjin light, protecting his core consciousness from extinction.

Feeling the news of Zhou Heng's clearance, he let out a low roar. Blade intent surged towards the heavens, forcefully cleaving a path through the Sea of Death! "The path of invincibility... how can it stop here!"

Other prodigies also seemed invigorated, erupting with even stronger willpower, attempting to assault higher floors!

Zhou Heng's success was both a towering mountain and a shot of adrenaline!

Finally, when the three-hour time limit ended, the results were announced one after another:

Wang Zhan: Stopped in the latter half of the Abyssal Sea of Death. Evaluation: Excellent. Reward: 8 points.

Li Chenyuan: Stopped in the middle section of the Abyssal Sea of Death. Evaluation: Excellent. Reward: 7 points.

Shi Potian, Tang Zhan, Yue Qing, Man Shan: All stopped on the seventh floor. Evaluation: Good. Each rewarded 5 points.

Nuo Wuji: Stopped at the entrance, suppressed immediately. Evaluation: Good. Reward: 6 points.

Ji Cang: Stopped in the latter half of the Abyssal Sea of Death, nearing the endpoint! Evaluation: Excellent. Reward: 8.5 points! A stunning performance!

Lu Chenxin: Stopped on the seventh floor. Evaluation: Good. Reward: 5.5 points.

Chen Ye: Stopped on the seventh floor. Evaluation: Good. Reward: 5.5 points.

Bai Qianer and other auxiliary or non-combat type geniuses mostly stopped on the fifth or sixth floors, also receiving corresponding points.

The four-member team from Donghuang Military University: Aside from Zhou Heng's peerless lead, Ji Cang, Lu Chenxin, and Chen Ye's results all ranked at the forefront!

The name of Donghuang Military University once again resounded throughout the training base!

The trial ended, and everyone was teleported out of the pagoda.

Most were pale-faced and weak in aura, clearly having expended greatly.

Lu Mingyu looked at the students below the platform in various states and said solemnly: "The spirit sealing pagoda trial is over! The consumption today was significant. Everyone return to your dormitories immediately to rest and digest the insights from this trial! Especially the tempering of your willpower is crucial for your future cultivation!"

"Tomorrow, the second day of Devil Week: Extreme Physical Endurance and Teamwork! Dismissed!"

Hearing this, the crowd felt as if granted amnesty, dragging their exhausted bodies away from the square.

Zhou Heng was about to leave with Ji Cang and the others when Bai Qianer came running over. With a wave of her small hand, a warm white light butterfly merged into Zhou Heng's body.

[Blessed by Spirit Butterfly! Mental recovery speed increased! Fatigue reduced!]

"Brother Zhou Heng, congratulations! You're amazing!" Bai Qianer looked up with her little face, her big eyes full of admiration.

Zhou Heng felt his spirits lift and smiled: "Thank you, Qianer. You keep pushing too."

"Mhmm! Mhmm!" Bai Qianer nodded vigorously and happily ran back to the Jiangnan University team.

Ji Cang and the other two walked over.

"Zhou Heng, you've really... made a name for yourself in the training camp this time." Lu Chenxin made a rare joke.

Chen Ye was concise: "Brother, I admire you."

Ji Cang said directly: "Go back and digest. Fight again tomorrow!"

Zhou Heng looked at his three comrades-in-arms and grinned: "Let's go. Back to thoroughly experience it. The taste inside that pagoda is quite nourishing!"

The four exchanged smiles and walked shoulder-to-shoulder towards the dormitory area. Behind them were countless gazes filled with complex and hard-to-read emotions.

Today, Zhou Heng of Donghuang ascended the spirit sealing pagoda with indisputable supremacy!

The evaluation of "The Only One Since Ancient Times" stood like a monument in the hearts of all the training geniuses!

Devil Week had only just begun!