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"However, this Wu Zhi Dao is truly impressive, having reached the twenty-seventh level. It seems like it was three months ago; I just don't know if he is still in this Southern Region. Otherwise, I might run into an acquaintance," Ren Pingsheng thought to himself. At the same time, he paid even more attention to Wu Zhi Dao; being able to reach the twenty-seventh level indicated his formidable cultivation.
"Indeed, the ninth and twelfth places on the Sword Master Rankings are both occupied by warriors from the Western Regions. It seems there are quite a few warriors from other regions in the Southern Region."
"However, the rankings ahead are mostly dominated by the major powers of the Southern Region. Xiao Cangjian is a genius from the superpower Cangjian Villa, Phoenix Luan is a genius from the first-tier power Phoenix Cry Pavilion, Demon Prince is a genius from the first-tier power Demon Path Sect, Skywind is a genius from the first-tier power Tiandao Sect, Long Yi is a genius from the first-tier power Juyi Hall, and Miao Song is a genius from the first-tier power Seven Clever Gates. Even among the other six first-tier powers, there are many geniuses on the list."
Ren Pingsheng browsed through all the rankings and understood some information about these geniuses. Most of them came from major powers, with only a few from smaller factions or Loose Practitioners. However, once this ranking was released, it was likely that they would be recruited by major powers!
"Ah, look! The Sword Master Rankings have changed; Ice Sword Sovereign has actually disappeared." Some surrounding geniuses exclaimed in surprise.
"Oh, it really has. I wonder what happened."
"Haha, what could it be? Either he has broken through in cultivation or he has fallen. But it doesn't really concern us." One genius laughed dismissively.
"Indeed, Blazing Sword Sovereign in fifth place has actually pushed Skyturning Sword Sovereign out of fourth place." Within just a few minutes, there was another change in the Sword Master Rankings; my fifth-ranked Sword Sovereign moved up one position.
"Haha, Blazing Sword Sovereign is indeed powerful. He seems to have just passed through the Trial Sword Tower two months ago; I didn't expect him to advance so quickly in strength. He might even break into the top three!"
"That's difficult; the top three are all monsters. Those terrifying figures are not so easy to defeat," some geniuses shook their heads, seeming skeptical.
"By the way, I heard that a genius from the Northern Region just entered the Trial Sword Tower. I wonder how far he can go and what kind of ranking he will achieve," one warrior said expectantly.
"Hmph, he won't be a match for our Southern Region geniuses anyway. Over these years, many geniuses from other regions have emerged, but none have made it into the top five; this time will probably be no exception," another warrior scoffed.
"I didn't expect this Trial Sword Tower to be so stormy; rankings can change at any time with such fierce competition," Ren Pingsheng remarked with some admiration, his gaze toward the Trial Sword Tower growing even more fervent. Whether his Artistic Conception and sword intent could break through this time depended on it.
"Unfortunately, there are people in the Trial Sword Tower right now; it seems we'll have to wait." While there were indeed warriors challenging the Trial Sword Tower, they weren't overly numerous every day since improving one's strength isn't something that happens overnight. Many geniuses come here just to check out the rankings and enjoy the spectacle.
"Wow... so impressive..." A moment later, suddenly there was an uproar among some warriors ahead, attracting considerable attention as people rushed to find out what had happened.
"Look! That genius from the Northern Region actually reached the twenty-sixth level of the Trial Tower and ranked fifth on the Warrior Honor List." They all looked shocked at a newly appeared name on the Warrior Honor List.
"Another genius has emerged! Not long ago there was Five Elements Martial Sovereign Wu Zhi Dao from the Eastern Region, and now there's Canglang Wuzun Xue Kaiyuan from the Northern Region. Our Southern Region also has many geniuses rising up; it's truly an era filled with talented individuals."
"The genius from the Northern Region, Xue Kaiyuan, known as Canglang Wuzun. Another remarkable fellow, another opponent," Ren Pingsheng murmured to himself. He then turned and said, "Qingyi, I'm going to challenge the Trial Sword Tower. Do you want to give it a try and hone your skills?"
"Trial Sword Tower? Sure, I'll give it a shot too," Yi Qingyi thought that since Ren Pingsheng was leaving, she had nothing else to do, so she nodded in agreement.
Yi Qingyi entered the Trial Sword Tower above the thirtieth floor, where there was almost no waiting. The talented martial artists from Zongji Jing had a relatively slower improvement in strength and only came to challenge it after a long time.
"Trial Sword Tower, here I come." Ren Pingsheng took a deep breath, gazing at the towering black spire that seemed to pierce the clouds. His eyes sparkled with determination as he stepped into the Trial Tower.
In an instant, Ren Pingsheng felt as if he had entered another world; everything before him was shrouded in darkness, and he couldn't see anything, not even Spiritual Energy.
However, he soon sensed an inexplicable aura that was mysterious and ethereal. It lightly swept over his body, as if all his secrets were laid bare, even his Soul was no exception. Although it lasted only a moment, Ren Pingsheng felt that the Trial Sword Tower had become even more enigmatic in his heart.
After a few breaths, he noticed a flash of light before his eyes, and suddenly new information flooded his mind. At that moment, he understood how to challenge the Trial Sword Tower.
The Trial Sword Tower would create opponents equivalent to one's own cultivation level. These created opponents possessed the same Artistic Conception and Sword Momentum comprehension, identical cultivation levels, and physical strength. They would reach an average level of strength far above ordinary martial artists and would gradually adjust their abilities in battle to closely match his own.
After all, even with the same comprehension and cultivation level, the manifestation of strength could differ significantly. Some individuals possessed extraordinary Battle talent; even under identical external conditions, they could easily defeat their opponents—these were what one might call geniuses. The created opponents would gradually adjust their strength during battle.
The first layer of the Trial Sword Tower featured one opponent, with each subsequent layer adding another opponent; by the Thirty-Third Layer, there would be thirty opponents. As one progressed higher up, the strength of the opponents increased correspondingly. Thus, approaching the thirtieth layer meant that nearly every opponent would possess true strength comparable to one's own, which is why reaching the Thirty-Third Layer was so challenging.
Additionally, it was stipulated that each layer of the Trial Tower allowed for a maximum duration of one hour; failing to pass within that time meant automatic failure and immediate expulsion from the tower.
In summary, the opponents created by the Trial Sword Tower shared all external conditions with you and possessed certain Battle talent and experience while also growing stronger during battles. The higher the layer, the stronger the opponents became.
Moreover, it was advisable to use Sword Momentum and Artistic Conception against foes while minimizing reliance on powerful Sword Techniques. As one ascended through layers and faced more opponents, using strong Sword Techniques would lead to opponents doing the same; ultimately, you would be at a disadvantage. No matter how skilled you were, you could not withstand powerful Sword Techniques from multiple equally matched opponents.
Once Ren Pingsheng comprehended all this newfound information in his mind, he found himself in an unfamiliar space that seemed vast and boundless. Then a wave of energy rippled through as a figure appeared in the distance—this figure materialized out of thin air and stood quietly as if it had been there for ages.
Upon closer inspection, he saw that this figure wore green clothing and had long hair cascading over its shoulders. The face was indistinct but gave off an oddly familiar feeling as if he had known this person long ago.
Ren Pingsheng took a cautious step forward; at that moment, the figure moved and fixed its gaze on him from afar. Then a Longsword was drawn with intense sharpness and killing intent aimed directly at him before the figure swiftly closed in.
From the moment he spotted this figure, Ren Pingsheng remained on high alert without any hint of negligence. He unsheathed his Sky-Splitting Sword without hesitation and counterattacked.
"Clang clang..." The two figures crossed paths as their Longswords clashed three times before they stood back-to-back in silence. After a few breaths passed, the created opponent trembled slightly before dissipating into thin air. In their brief exchange of three strikes, Ren Pingsheng blocked its first attack with his first sword strike; with his second strike he turned defense into offense; then with his third strike he broke through its defense before piercing its throat with a final thrust.
Even the virtual characters created by the Sword Trial Tower have various fatal weaknesses. Like humans, the heart and throat are weak points; if struck by a sword, they can also die.
Ren Pingsheng stood with his sword sheathed. The opponent on the first level was very strong, far exceeding the typical martial artist of the same rank, but it was still not enough for him, so he had just experienced a close call. However, after noticing a small tear in his left sleeve, he became more cautious about the upcoming challenges.
The scene shifted, and Ren Pingsheng appeared on the second level of the Sword Trial Tower. The moment he appeared, he felt everything return to its peak; all the exhaustion from the first level had completely recovered.
The void trembled as two figures emerged, standing quietly not far from Ren Pingsheng, silently watching him, seemingly ready to launch a fierce attack at any movement he made.
Sure enough, as soon as Ren Pingsheng moved his arm slightly, both opponents drew their swords simultaneously, attacking from left and right with equally fierce killing intent. Their coordination was nearly perfect, leaving Ren Pingsheng with no chance to counterattack.
Faced with such cooperation, Ren Pingsheng naturally could not be as relaxed as he was on the first level. He flicked his sword, and the blade shimmered as he blocked their attacks. Then, with a twist of his wrist, he broke apart their swords and struck out towards their throats.
The two powerful opponents reacted quickly, dodging Ren Pingsheng's strike. They then coordinated to surround him, continuously changing their techniques—whether slashing or stabbing, their movements concealed countless lethal intents.
Ren Pingsheng's figure swayed as he unleashed the Ninefold Phantom Body technique. In an instant, shadows danced in space while sword light flashed. The two sides were actually locked in a stalemate.
"Not bad; this place is indeed a good opportunity to enhance my Movement Technique," Ren Pingsheng thought to himself with brightened eyes. He had been stuck at the first level of Ninefold Phantom Body for two years and had contemplated many things during that time. Originally, he wanted to elevate all levels of Ninefold Phantom Body at once, but that proved difficult.
In the end, he thought of another method: trying to reduce the Phantom Body and gradually improve their cultivation levels. Now that Ninefold Phantom Body possessed the strength of one of its main parts—Four Parts—his goal was to elevate it to at least one-third or even one-half of its potential.
Of course, achieving one hundred percent strength would be ideal; however, he knew that this was too difficult and not something he should consider at present. Perhaps in the future, when his cultivation was higher, he could attempt it.
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