Xia Ruofei couldn't help but say, "Wife, you can see through it but don't say it out loud …"
Ling Qingxue giggled happily.
Just as the two were talking, a rumbling sound rang out and the entire square began to tremble slightly.
Xia Ruofei quickly pulled Ling Qingxue to his side so that if anything dangerous happened, he could protect Ling Qingxue immediately.
There was no danger, but the two of them still opened their eyes wide and looked in front of them.
They saw that on the ground of the square not far in front of the two, stairs began to appear and continued to extend upwards.
There were a total of two steps, about two meters apart.
Each step continued to rise in the rumbling sound. The steps were also made of obsidian. Each step was about two meters wide and about fifteen to twenty centimeters high.
Steps seemed to appear out of thin air, constantly growing upwards. Moreover, there was no support at the bottom, but it was able to stand steadily. It looked quite strange.
"What's going on?" Xia Ruofei couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Ling Qingxue said, "It seems that the mission for the eighth floor of the Tower of Trials is on these two steps. Let's wait and see! When the steps stabilize, I think the mission for the eighth floor will be released! "
Xia Ruofei nodded and said, "En! It should be like this … "
The two of them slowly raised their heads. Because the steps were rising higher and higher, it gradually became smaller in their field of vision as if it directly led to the sky.
There was no distinction between day and night in the Tower of Trials. Of course, there was no sun or moon.
The sky above their heads always maintained the same brightness. It was relatively mild and not dazzling. At the same time, it allowed the entire space to be in a more comfortable illumination.
Xia Ruofei didn't fly high on his sword. After all, he always had a psychological shadow and felt that there was a fatal danger at the top.
Therefore, Xia Ruofei didn't know how high it was.
However, he was very clear that the Tower of Trials was a small space, so the height was definitely limited. In theory, as long as he kept flying up, he would definitely touch the space membrane.
Now it seemed that the obsidian steps extended for five to six hundred steps and were about a hundred meters high. It seemed that they hadn't touched the space membrane yet.
Just as Xia Ruofei was thinking about how high this small space was, the obsidian steps seemed to have stopped extending because the square was no longer shaking and the rumbling sound gradually disappeared.
Xia Ruofei looked up and saw that the end of the obsidian steps was at least a hundred meters high. And there was a very familiar light door there.
What's going on? This thought flashed through Xia Ruofei's mind.
He subconsciously looked at the mission prompt in the Perceptive Mirror, but there was no prompt there.
At this moment, Ling Qingxue shouted, "Ruofei, look!"
Xia Ruofei turned his attention to the direction Ling Qingxue was pointing. He looked up and saw that a stone tablet was slowly rising between the two steps. At the same time, there was a slightly smaller stone tablet on both sides of the two steps. To be more precise, the small stone tablets were more like signboards.
"Let's go and take a look!" Xia Ruofei said.
He and Ling Qingxue walked toward the two steps together.
On the two small stone tablets that looked like signboards, the words "Golden Core" were written on the left and "Qi Refinement" were written on the right.
Xia Ruofei suddenly had a bad premonition. Was he and Ling Qingxue going to be tested separately?
In fact, when the two steps appeared, he already had a bad feeling. Now that the two signboards were here, it was already very obvious.
If Ling Qingxue could take the test with him, he was confident that he could carry Ling Qingxue all the way to the end.
But if the two of them were to take the test separately, then he would not be able to help.
The mission of the eighth level of the Training Tower was not so easy to complete.
Xia Ruofei knew very well that even though Ling Qingxue's cultivation had increased greatly, especially her spiritual power, with her abilities, she would only be able to make it to the sixth level of the Training Tower at most. It would be very difficult for her to go any further.
If Ling Qingxue were to take the test alone, it would be very difficult for her to pass the eighth level of the Training Tower.
Xia Ruofei's expression became a little ugly, but he still held on to a glimmer of hope and looked at the stone tablet in the middle of the two steps.
Sure enough, this stone tablet had the mission's description carved on it.
This time, the mission was directly posted on the stone tablet, but the mission panel in the Sensory Mirror's vision did not change.
Xia Ruofei and Ling Qingxue carefully read the words on the tablet.
Xia Ruofei's expression became more and more ugly, but Ling Qingxue was very calm, and even felt a little relieved.
Just as Xia Ruofei had worried, he and Ling Qingxue would have to take the test alone, and they would have to take the left and right obsidian steps to go up.
The mission's content was very simple. Once they reached the top, the mission would be considered completed.
In fact, the light screen door at the top of the obsidian steps was the passage to the top level of the Training Tower.
Furthermore, the stone tablet clearly stated that this was the final test of the Tower of Trials.
This was because the ninth level of the Training Tower, which was the top level, did not have any tests.
As long as a cultivator could pass this level, which was named "Stairway to Heaven," it was equivalent to passing the mission of the Training Tower.
The top level of the Training Tower was the place to enjoy the joy of victory, and it was also the place to receive rewards.
This was good news because Xia Ruofei was prepared for an even harsher test from the higher levels.
However, the most troublesome thing was that the two of them would have to take the test separately.
Xia Ruofei looked at the stone tablet's content twice, then said to Ling Qingxue, "What kind of lousy design is this! Since I passed the test and was lucky enough to draw you to my side, then the two of us should have been together all the time! How can we be separated like this? "
Ling Qingxue's attitude was very good, and she said with a smile, "Ruofei, it's okay! I've already exceeded the requirements by hitching a ride! If I relied on myself, it would be impossible for me to reach such a high level! Also, I've obtained a treasure like the Yunxiao Palace! Even if I'm eliminated from this level, it's worth it! "
Xia Ruofei frowned and said, "I'm worried about danger, if I'm not by your side …"
"It's okay! Don't forget that I'm also a cultivator, if I'm always under your protection, what's the point of my cultivation increasing? " Ling Qingxue said with a smile, "I still need to experience some setbacks and dangers before I can improve!"
Xia Ruofei frowned, he was most worried that Ling Qingxue would be in danger during the completion of the mission, but he would not be able to save her.
If the two of them went through together, no matter how difficult the environment was, Xia Ruofei was confident that he could guarantee Ling Qingxue's safety, but once they were separated, it would be hard to say. The distance between the two stairs was not very far, but Xia Ruofei could not guarantee that there would be no spatial barriers between the two stairs. Even if they were close, because the two of them were in two different spaces, Xia Ruofei could not use the Spiritual Map Scroll to directly suck Ling Qingxue into the space to protect her.
He could only watch Ling Qingxue deal with it by herself.
However, the rules were set by others, and since they were in the Tower of Trials, they could only follow the rules.
This was something that Xia Ruofei could not change.
Xia Ruofei could not be so arrogant as to try to break through this level set by an almighty senior, so he could only complete it according to the requirements of the mission.
He thought about it for a while, and finally smiled bitterly and helplessly. "If that's the case, we have no choice but to complete it according to the rules … Qingxue, get ready, let's start climbing!"
"Oh right, I'll give you a few jade talismans!" As Xia Ruofei spoke, he took out a few jade talismans that he had engraved from the Ring-Tu space and handed them to Ling Qingxue. "This is a one-time use protective talisman, and it can basically block a full-force attack from a mid-Golden Core cultivator. I only have these on me, so I'll give them all to you. Wear them on your body, and if you're in danger, they'll automatically protect you!"
"Don't give them all to me!" Ling Qingxue said. "Your path will definitely be more dangerous, so you should still keep a few for yourself!"
Xia Ruofei smiled and waved his hand. "These things are useless to me. Even if it's a full-force attack from a mid-Golden Core cultivator, I can easily block it. If it's a more powerful attack, these jade talismans won't have any effect. So, I won't keep them. They're all yours! "
When Ling Qingxue heard this, she felt that it made sense.
Therefore, she didn't refuse anymore. She reached out and took the jade talismans that Xia Ruofei handed to her.
Ling Qingxue didn't put the jade talismans into her Storage Ring. Once she did, they would just be a few ordinary items, and they wouldn't be able to protect her at all.
Therefore, she carefully wore all these jade talismans on her body.
Xia Ruofei thought for a while. He could only help Ling Qingxue with this much. Some other talismans could also protect her, but Ling Qingxue knew almost nothing about arrays. Even if he gave her the talismans, she wouldn't use them.
Therefore, Xia Ruofei made up his mind and said, "Qingxue, you can only rely on yourself from now on! Let's go! Let's try this Stairway to Heaven! "
After that, Xia Ruofei was about to walk to the left and climb the obsidian stairs marked "Gold Core".
However, Ling Qingxue reached out and pulled him back. She smiled and said, "Ruofei, wait for me this time. Let me try it first!"
Xia Ruofei was stunned for a moment. He didn't understand.
Ling Qingxue smiled and explained, "If the two of us try it together … I don't know if we can see each other, but if we can see each other on that Stairway to Heaven, I'm worried that we'll affect each other …"
Xia Ruofei immediately understood. In fact, Ling Qingxue was still worried that she would be affected. After all, both of them knew that the possibility of Ling Qingxue passing this level was not high. If Xia Ruofei saw Ling Qingxue in a dangerous situation on the Stairway to Heaven, he would inevitably be affected and unable to concentrate on passing the level. This could lead to serious consequences.
Xia Ruofei pondered for a moment and said, "Qingxue, if that's what you're thinking, then … I'll go and explore first! You can watch from the side first. Maybe it'll be useful to you! "
However, Ling Qingxue held Xia Ruofei's hand tightly. She shook her head firmly and said, "I'll go first! If I stay here, you'll definitely miss me. Then you won't be able to concentrate … We both know that your chances of passing this level are much higher than mine. You can't take the risk easily! Like you said, if I go first, you'll be able to use me as a reference. Also, no matter if I'm eliminated or successfully pass, you can continue to pass the level without any distractions! "
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but feel warm when he heard this. He held Ling Qingxue's hand tightly and said, "Qingxue … I'm not that weak. Let me go first. I'll definitely pass!"
Ling Qingxue shook her head and said, "Since we're already on the eighth level, and it's also the last level, we have to eliminate any unfavorable factors! Your chances are greater than mine. I can't let you take the risk! Ruofei, you have to listen to me this time! "
Xia Ruofei opened his mouth. However, before he could say anything, Ling Qingxue immediately said seriously, "Ruofei, remember this. No matter what happens to me on the stairway, you can't be affected! When you pass the level, don't think about anything else. Just focus on climbing up! I think that although this Tower of Trials is dangerous, this level shouldn't be too dangerous. Even if I'm eliminated, I believe that we'll meet again soon! "
Xia Ruofei looked deeply at Ling Qingxue. After a long time, he sighed and said, "Alright! I'll support you first! "
Ling Qingxue revealed a trace of a smile and said, "En! That's right! "
"Qingxue, take care!" Xia Ruofei hugged Ling Qingxue.
Ling Qingxue smiled and said, "Don't worry! I'll do my best! Whether or not I can pass this level, I want to see where my limit is if I rely on myself! "
After that, Ling Qingxue gently pulled her hand out and said, "Ruofei, I'm going up!"
"Mm! Be careful! "
Ling Qingxue smiled at Xia Ruofei. Then, without hesitation, she walked towards the stairs on the right.
She stood in front of the stairs and did not turn to look at Xia Ruofei. Instead, she took a deep breath and stepped onto the first step without hesitation.
Xia Ruofei stared at Ling Qingxue without blinking. He was more nervous than if he were to pass the level himself.
Ling Qingxue stood on the first step. Her body swayed slightly, but she quickly steadied herself.
She turned around and said a few words to Xia Ruofei. However, Xia Ruofei could not hear anything at all. It was as if after Ling Qingxue stepped onto the stairs, she entered another space. Sound could not be transmitted here at all. However, the amazing thing was that he could still see Ling Qingxue's figure on the stairs.
Ling Qingxue saw Xia Ruofei's blank face. She seemed to realize that Xia Ruofei might not be able to hear her, so she said a few words very slowly. This way, even if Xia Ruofei could not hear her, he could guess what she wanted to say from the shape of her mouth.
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