(Third Update)
On the second floor of the Heaven-Earth Battle Tower.
Heaven and Earth opened up like a curtain, presenting itself in front of Chen Zong's eyes. This was a very peculiar place.
The four walls seemed to be made of black, cold metal. He didn't know how thick or how high they were, because he couldn't see the end of it when he looked up.
On each of the four cold walls, there was a huge beast head that looked like a dragon or a tiger protruding out. A huge black chain extended from its slightly open mouth.
The four walls, the four beast heads, and the four chains were all filled with a terrifying, cold aura like hell. Just this aura alone was enough to make it difficult for ordinary cultivators to move.
The end of the four chains was connected to a square arena that was suspended in the center.
The arena was also black, and it also exuded a shocking chill.
Chen Zong was standing on the arena.
Chen Zong tried to walk to the edge of the arena and looked down. It was so deep that he couldn't see the bottom. He felt a chill invade him for no reason, and his hair stood on end.
It was as if he would die if he fell down.
This was a very dangerous battle environment, even more dangerous than the Ferocious Beast Wasteland.
"You are the challenger." A cold and stiff voice suddenly sounded. Chen Zong looked in the direction of the voice. His eyes were like lightning, and he saw a black figure appear on one of the beast heads.
His body was straight, and his long saber was slanted. His eyes were sharp and cold, and his whole body was filled with an extremely cold aura.
Chen Zong's eyes narrowed slightly. He felt a trace of threat from the other party.
A strong opponent!
This was a strong opponent.
The black-clothed man's cold gaze seemed to pierce through Chen Zong. Immediately, his body leaped and landed on the huge black chain like a black eagle pouncing on its prey. His legs turned into a phantom, and he rushed on the huge black chain at an astonishing speed.
The four chains, each about a thousand meters long, were like huge black pythons that ran horizontally.
Using Heaven and Earth Execution, Chen Zong's eyes turned from sharp to calm. He stared at his opponent, capturing his every move.
His figure was like an illusion as he rushed over like a ghost. Soon after, the tip of his foot suddenly pushed off the ground, causing the entire chain to sway slightly and emit a soft ear-piercing sound.
His figure abruptly leaped high into the air. His outstretched arms were like the wings of a goshawk as he swept through the sky. His gaze became even sharper.
His aura also rose to the peak in that instant, and his killing intent filled the air.
Kill!
A saber slashed down from the sky, breaking through the air like a falling black meteor, arriving at an astonishing speed.
What the other party used was earth elemental energy.
In terms of direct destructive power, earth elemental energy was superior to sky elemental energy.
Chen Zong felt the terrifying sword pressure pressing down on him from the sky, suffocating him.
If it was before he obtained the Heavenly Spirit Nine Strikes, he might feel pressured and find it difficult to deal with this attack. However, it was different now.
His figure turned nimbly like a fish in the water or a bird in the sky.
When he unsheathed his sword, the white sword light was like smoke, like a wisp of smoke from a kitchen chimney.
An intense battle began, a duel between sword and saber.
This black-clothed swordsman was much stronger than the ferocious beasts from before. If Chen Zong had not grasped the Heavenly Spirit Nine Strikes, he would not have been a match for him.
This indirectly meant that if the other challengers did not grasp a martial technique and cultivate it to a certain level, it would be difficult for them to pass the second level.
This showed how difficult it was to pass the Heavenly Spirit Nine Strikes.
However, the second level was not a problem for him.
After exchanging blows, Chen Zong gradually grasped his opponent's ability. He was indeed strong and not easy to deal with. However, under the Heavenly Spirit Nine Strikes, it was difficult to resist.
Change!
Chen Zong divided the Heavenly Spirit Nine Strikes into eighty-one strikes and used them as he pleased. One strike for one strike, there was no need to be precise and precise with the 729 changes.
With a sword in hand, the eighty-one strikes were like a violent storm or a landslide. He completely had the upper hand, controlled the rhythm, and suppressed his opponent.
With a stab, the white sword light jumped three times in the void. It was difficult to guard against. It swept past his opponent's neck and tore half of it.
Their bodies passed by each other, and he turned around and slashed horizontally.
Victory!
Chen Zong exhaled slightly. He did not know what reward he would get this time, other than the 2,000 points.
The reward soon appeared. A white light shot down from the sky and condensed into a ball in front of Chen Zong.
Chen Zong did not get a martial technique, but an elixir.
There were two round elixirs the size of a pinky finger, half black and half white. They emitted an indescribable fragrance. As the fragrance entered Chen Zong's nose, the Qi of Heaven and Earth in his body trembled slightly, as if it was yearning.
Heavenly Pilfering Earth Pill!
Low-grade!
He did not expect to get two Low-grade Heavenly Pilfering Earth Pills, which were equivalent to 2,000 points.
"Let's go to the third floor first." Chen Zong immediately put away the two Low-grade Heavenly Pilfering Earth Pills.
Although he wanted to take them now, if he missed the time to refine them after taking them, he would be sent out of the Heaven and Earth Battle Tower. At that time, he would have to wait until next month to go to the third floor.
He would keep them for now and focus on the third floor. If he could pass the third floor, he would get more rewards and be able to enter the fourth floor. At that time, his genius rank would be increased.
Mid-grade geniuses could choose a basic martial technique to cultivate for free.
Therefore, as long as those mid-grade geniuses were willing to settle down for a while, they could usually pass the first, second, and even the third floor.
According to the rules of the Eternal Battle Fort, a mid-grade genius must pass the fourth floor within a year. Otherwise, they would be expelled and lose the right to enter the Eternal Battle Fort forever.
However, under normal circumstances, geniuses who were able to obtain the Intermediate grade would be able to cultivate a fundamental martial art to the Great Accomplishment Realm within a year. In addition to their other abilities, it would not be difficult for them to pass the third level. However, the fourth level would be somewhat difficult.
Of course, if one did not cultivate any martial techniques, the first floor would be difficult.
The third floor opened up, and in front of him were pieces of stones. The smallest stone was half a meter in radius, while the largest was one meter in radius. They were irregular and floated in the air, forming a staircase that went up level by level.
These were the floating stairs.
At the bottom of the stairs was a bottomless abyss. Looking at it gave one a creepy feeling, as if there was a terrifying demon hidden in the depths.
Chen Zong looked around. There was nothing but a stone staircase in front of him that kept going upwards. There was no end to it, only a white fog.
After observing for a while, Chen Zong stepped forward and landed on the first step. Suddenly, the stone staircase swayed like duckweed in the water.
It looked like a stone, but when stepped on, it was like a lotus leaf. If one was not careful, they would fall.
The appearance was very confusing. Fortunately, Chen Zong reacted quickly and his control of his body had reached an amazing level. He stabilized himself in time and immediately stepped on the second step.
Interestingly, Chen Zong was ready, but the staircase was steady and did not move at all.
The third step swayed slightly and turned over in an instant. Chen Zong was surprised.
Up, up, up, up, up. Every step was different and completely random. Chen Zong could not predict and guard against it. If it were not for Chen Zong's extraordinary ability, he would have fallen down and died in the bottomless abyss.
Even so, Chen Zong had to concentrate and raise his perception to the extreme.
Finally, Chen Zong saw dozens of irregular stone slabs floating in the air. Some were long, some were short, and some were long, and there was no pattern to them.
A figure in a white robe stood on one of the stone slabs with his back to Chen Zong. When the wind blew, his robe fluttered as if he was flying with the wind.
"You're here. I've waited here for a long time in vain." A voice sounded. It was neither cold nor harsh, but as light as the wind.
The words made Chen Zong feel that he was not trying to break through, but facing a real opponent.
It seemed that the opponent did not expect Chen Zong to answer. As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly turned around, which made Chen Zong feel that his figure overlapped and blurred.
Before he could see the opponent's face clearly, he saw a blurry white sword light rushing like clouds and mist. It was like white liquid dripping into water.
Endless Sword Qi suddenly came from all directions like silk and mist.
Chen Zong was horrified.
Nine Heavenly Spirit Strikes!
What the opponent used was the basic martial art Nine Heavenly Spirit Strikes, which had reached the Mastery Realm.
It was really amazing.
Chen Zong was not worried at all. Instead, he was excited. He unsheathed his long sword and attacked with Nine Heavenly Spirit Strikes.
A duel between swordsmen!
A duel between Nine Heavenly Spirit Strikes in the Mastery Realm!
Not only that, dozens of stone slabs were suspended in the air. When they fell, some of them were as steady as mountains, but some of them would shake like boats in the wind and waves. Some of them would turn over in an instant like rolling stones. It was difficult to stand still.
The unique environment made this battle even more difficult and full of variables.
However, the opponent seemed to be very adapted to such a battle environment. It seemed that he had completely mastered it. For a moment, Chen Zong had to be distracted and gradually fell into a disadvantage.
However, this disadvantage was only temporary.
While fighting, Chen Zong adapted to such a battle environment and observed the mystery of the opponent's swordsmanship.
The Nine Heavenly Spirit Strikes in the Mastery Realm had different usages.
His opponent's perfect state seemed to have transformed the sword light into a mist that permeated the surroundings. It was formed by the condensation of sword qi and enveloped the surroundings. Every strand of sword qi was astonishingly sharp and agile.
This combination was also in Chen Zong's deduction.
However, Chen Zong deduced many combinations and controlled them with his mind. In fact, he was not skillful enough. But the opponent chose this combination and studied it deeply.
In the short term, the opponent's method was undoubtedly better. But in the long term, Chen Zong's method had more potential.
He absorbed the mystery of the opponent's swordsmanship and integrated it into himself to improve his own swordsmanship.
The fierce battle continued. The sword light was like mist and rippling like water.
Chen Zong had almost mastered the mystery of the opponent's swordsmanship. He seized the moment and attacked with his sword.
This sword was like a gust of wind integrated into the void. It was as violent as a raging fire and as destructive as a thunderbolt.
It was like a mountain flood bursting through a dam or a mountain collapsing.
When the two swords collided, an amazing power was released and destroyed the opponent's sword light.
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