39: Chapter 39: Method to unlock the seal of the stairs, routine?

Chapter 39: The Method to Unseal the Staircase, a Trap?

Gulp~~

Lin Yu swallowed hard before slowly regaining his composure.

It wasn't that he hadn't seen the world; many treasures left behind by Purple Firmament Thunder Lord were exceptionally valuable, and he had already witnessed them.

But the scene changes in the Star Tower were truly unbelievable. The Star Tower he had been searching for was actually right beneath his feet.

Moreover, what he found most difficult to understand was how the space from Su Yue's palace hall to the first floor of the Star Tower in the back garden could transition seamlessly without any abnormalities.

Such a method was definitely not something Su Yue, a half-step Faxiang Realm cultivator, could achieve.

At this moment, he suddenly felt that Su Yue definitely had an extraordinary secret hidden in her heart.

"Sister Yue, I have to say, you are truly amazing. My little tricks seem insignificant in front of you!"

Although he had doubts, he didn't ask, but instead spoke a great truth from his heart.

Everyone has secrets; they will naturally speak when they can.

To display the Star Tower to him without reservation was already an immense trust in him.

His intuition told him that the preciousness of this Star Tower definitely surpassed the so-called Emperor-tier cultivation technique.

"Hmph, it's good that you know!"

Su Yue let out a delicate hmph, a proud expression appearing on her face.

Although this tower wasn't hers, she was still exceptionally happy that it could make Lin Yu exclaim in admiration.

However, her pretty face quickly showed disappointment again, and she continued, "Little Yu, this tower is indeed very powerful, but it can only be used on the first floor. The staircase to the second floor is sealed."

As she spoke, her jade hand pointed to the staircase emitting a mysterious light.

There were dense runes on the staircase.

At the end of the staircase was a starry vortex.

Clearly, that was the entrance to the second floor.

"You can try it, but don't be too persistent!"

"If it doesn't work, just cultivate on this first floor. The cultivation environment here will definitely satisfy your Saint Body cultivation."

Seeing Lin Yu engrossed, Su Yue continued to speak.

It was fine to try; only after trying would he know how strong the seal was, and then he would give up.

Her real purpose in bringing Lin Yu here was the cultivation environment deep within the first floor.

She had already thought of this.

A Saint-tier physique, to be honest, ordinary cultivation places couldn't satisfy it.

If spirit stones were used, it would be a very terrifying expense.

Although this guy seemed to have made a fortune, it was best to save where possible, and this cultivation environment could help him save a lot of cultivation resources.

"Okay, I won't mess around!"

Lin Yu nodded.

No matter what, he had to try.

He let out a long breath and walked directly towards the rune-covered staircase.

Bang~~ Thud thud thud~~

However, just as he was about to approach, the runes flashed with a bright light, and a not-too-small force directly bounced him away, making him retreat more than ten steps before stopping.

"Little Yu, the power transmitted from these runes won't harm people, but it will release a slightly higher power based on the cultivator's cultivation level to push them away."

"This is true for anyone, even those as powerful as the legendary Earth Immortals!"

Seeing Lin Yu being bounced away as expected, Su Yue slowly explained, also to prevent Lin Yu from continuing to try unnecessarily.

'How magical!'

Lin Yu was slightly surprised upon hearing this.

He did want to try again, but now it seemed unnecessary.

"System, this broken staircase is a bit tricky. Is there a way?"

The Star Tower was proposed by the System, so it should know something.

Otherwise, if he couldn't even reach the second floor, what was the point of talking about reaching the top?

[Of course, it's tricky. The power of this seal is not something found in this world. It would be abnormal if you could go up.]

There's such a secret!

Has it already exceeded the limit of power in this continent?

No wonder Su Yue was so certain.

However, he didn't continue to ask, but waited for the next part.

Since the System knew, there should be a solution.

[However, it's not impossible to break it, and there's more than one way.]

As expected, the System continued to give prompts.

[These runes are formed by the power of a Heavenly Immortal. The first method to break them is through the Purple Firmament Divine Hall, because it is Purple Firmament Thunder Lord's treasure, it has already been tainted with some Heavenly Immortal qi. This System only needs to guide it slightly, and it can absorb the Heavenly Immortal power within the runes, officially allowing it to transform into a Heavenly Immortal artifact.]

[The second method is for this System to forcibly intervene, making it temporarily ineffective for you to pass through, and then restoring it to its original state!]

After stating the second method, the System's voice disappeared.

But Lin Yu frowned slightly.

He knew this was the System letting him choose.

But clearly, the most beneficial option for him was definitely the first choice.

Logically speaking, the System had no need to mention the second method; it was troublesome and offered no benefits.

This was the reason for his frown.

He felt there was something fishy.

"System, you're not digging a pit for me, are you? If there's a problem, just say it directly. Why make it so weird!"

[Host, you can't blame me for this. This System's intervention comes with a price, and that price is that you have to pay for your choice. As for the consequences of these two methods, I can't say a single word! This is a System rule!]

Holy crap, it can even play like this!

Lin Yu was slightly stunned, unable to help but complain inwardly.

But this didn't stump him.

He had always believed there was no free lunch in the world.

If it was true for human interactions, how could this wretched System give him such a great benefit for no reason?

That was an immortal artifact. Although he didn't know how powerful it was, the mere fact that there were no Immortals on the Eternal Continent now spoke volumes.

Therefore, he made a decision in his heart.

"System, choose the second one. You just put in more effort."

He said without hesitation.

[...Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?]

"Get lost, hurry up, be quick!"

Hearing the System's mischievous voice, he became very certain of his choice.

[Tch, coward. It's just being targeted by an Immortal King. Why be so cautious? He won't find you that quickly!]

Damn, what the hell!

As expected, there was something fishy. This wretched System was actually trying to trick him. Although provoking a powerful individual wouldn't necessarily be fatal, that was an Immortal King.

With both 'Immortal' and 'King' in the title, he was definitely not some ordinary character.

Fortunately, he was cautious enough, otherwise, he would have really been tricked.

[Hehehe... Host, you don't have a choice, do you? This System is still very good. Your choice has no hidden dangers whatsoever, and it's completely free help.]

[Moreover, even with the other choice, there might not be any threat. It would be impossible for that guy to arrive at the Eternal Continent in less than ten to eight years.]

"Heh heh, thank you!"

Lin Yu couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Ten to eight years, why not ten to eight days and just send him to the execution ground?