Upon realizing the effects of the Ice Tower, Aotian looked up at the higher levels of the tower, his eyes filled with an unusual desire.
Aotian knew very well that having cultivated the Nine Transformations of the Divine Dragon Body, the cold of the first level of the Ice Tower could not fully unleash his physical potential. Therefore, after adapting to the icy chill on the snowy ground, he walked towards the Ice Ladder ahead.
The cold from the first level of the Ice Tower was entirely transmitted down from this Ice Ladder, so the closer he got to it, the more intense the chill around Aotian became.
Of course, this chill posed no threat to Aotian, who had trained in the Nine Transformations of the Divine Dragon Body. Thus, he steadily approached the Ice Ladder.
The Ice Tower was divided into nine levels, with the cold becoming increasingly potent as one ascended, and the Ice Ladder led to higher levels of the Ice Tower.
Therefore, at the moment Aotian stepped onto the Ice Ladder, his entire body tensed up, a blue icy energy surging beneath his skin. Clearly, Aotian had heightened his vigilance to the maximum.
It must be said that the chill within the Ice Ladder was much denser than that on the snowy ground; however, Aotian managed to ascend safely from the Ice Ladder to the second level of the Ice Tower.
The second level of the Ice Tower was still a snowy expanse, but the temperature here was noticeably lower, and the snow on the ground was much thicker than on the first level.
Here, even innate martial artists at levels five or six would likely struggle to endure for long.
The number of figures on this second level was evidently fewer than on the first level, with only a handful present, each exuding a powerful aura.
The effects of Mysterious Ice Ointment on Aotian's body were rapidly integrating into him at an accelerated pace, and his icy blue aura undoubtedly became even more dazzling.
Feeling his physical strength continuously increasing, Aotian couldn't help but feel overjoyed: Mysterious Ice Ointment combined with the Ice Tower was indeed terrifyingly powerful.
Immediately after, Aotian's gaze fixed upon the Ice Ladder leading to the third level, with a blazing fire igniting in his eyes.
Without any hesitation, Aotian continued to stride towards the Ice Ladder.
Everyone on the second level of the Ice Tower was among the more outstanding Inner Academy Students; however, even they did not dare to easily step onto the Ice Ladder leading to the third level. Aotian's actions undoubtedly drew their attention.
"Who is that guy? How dare he step into the third level of the Ice Tower?"
"Probably just another clueless fool."
"I know, he's the one who defeated Wang Jie and occupies the tenth spot in the Inner Courtyard Rankings, Aotian."
"Oh? No wonder he dares to challenge the third level. I've heard his physical strength is comparable to Wang Jie."
"Wang Jie only stayed on the third level for a few days before coming down. I wonder how long he can last?"
"Hehe, staying in the tower is quite boring. Let's see how long this Aotian can last on the third level..."
The Ice Tower is inherently a desolate place, where one can only continuously temper their body, filled with monotony.
Aotian's arrival undoubtedly piqued everyone's interest. They all wanted to see what this tenth-ranked individual in the Inner Courtyard Rankings was capable of. Could he break Wang Jie's record set on the third level of the Ice Tower?
Of course, at this moment, Aotian was completely unaware that he had become the center of attention. He continued to walk slowly towards the Ice Ladder leading to the third level.
It must be said that the icy power of the first level of the Ice Tower is completely incomparable to that of the second level. Even though Aotian had cultivated the Nine Transformations of the Divine Dragon Body, he couldn't help but feel his body stiffening, a chill penetrating to his bones.
Naturally, the colder it gets, the more it stimulates Aotian's physical potential and maximizes the effects of the Mysterious Ice Ointment.
Although Aotian was freezing and his body was stiffening, the surge in physical strength filled him with excitement.
Gradually, Aotian's figure disappeared from the sight of the students on the second level.
The third level of the Ice Tower remained a snowy expanse, with faint ice layers appearing on top of the snow. A chilling wind swept through, accompanied by a blizzard. As this cold wind blew, even the air seemed to slightly solidify.
Upon arriving at the third level, Aotian did his best to avoid this cold wind. He had a feeling that if he relied solely on his physical strength, it would be difficult to withstand the overwhelming energy contained within this cold wind.
The icy power in the third layer became increasingly intense, enough for Aotian to feel the chill. Therefore, Aotian had no intention of recklessly provoking the terrifying cold wind.
"Hey, brother, being able to hold on until the third layer of the Ice Tower shows you have some skills." Suddenly, a voice eerily sounded beside Aotian. Immediately, a robust figure appeared in front of him.
Aotian remained calm and was not surprised by the sudden appearance of this figure.
When Aotian first arrived at the third layer of the Ice Tower, he had noticed this figure. In the vast expanse of snow, apart from himself, there was only this sturdy young man; it was hard not to notice him.
The young man was bare-chested, his well-defined bronze muscles gave Aotian a shocking visual impact. His handsome face was as smooth as if it had been chiseled from stone, exuding a bold demeanor.
What attracted Aotian's attention was not the young man's physique or appearance but rather the aura he emanated.
From this robust young man, Aotian felt no trace of Mystical Energy fluctuations, which made him raise his guard.
Even though the special power permeating the Ice Tower could suppress a warrior's Mystical Energy, it was impossible for there to be no trace of Mystical Energy fluctuations at all.
There were only two situations that could lead to Aotian feeling no Mystical Energy fluctuations whatsoever.
One possibility was that this young man's cultivation had reached a state of returning to simplicity, beyond what Aotian could perceive. The other possibility was that this young man had not cultivated Mystical Energy at all; in that case, Aotian naturally would not sense any Mystical Energy fluctuations.
If it were the latter, it would be fine; if it were the former, it would be quite astonishing. After all, this man did not seem much older than Aotian.
"May I ask who you are?" Aotian asked cautiously.
"My name is Niu Geng," the young man replied in a deep voice.
Niu Geng? It seemed there was no one by that name among the outstanding students in the Inner Academy.
"Are you a Core Student?" Aotian asked tentatively.
Niu Geng scratched his head and said somewhat foolishly, "I am an Inner Academy Student."
Aotian was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. When did such a person emerge among the Inner Academy Students? There had been no news about him at all. It should be noted that even among the top ten students on the Inner Courtyard Rankings, there were probably not many who could stay on the third level of the Ice Tower for an extended period.
However, Aotian did not want to pry too deeply, as their relationship was not that close yet.
After exchanging a few casual remarks, the two of them went back to their cultivation.
Watching Niu Geng's retreating figure, Aotian frowned slightly, seemingly trying hard to recall something, but in the end, he could not remember seeing Niu Geng's name on the Inner Courtyard Rankings.
Nevertheless, Aotian would not doubt Niu Geng's identity; after all, it was unlikely that anyone would dare to impersonate an Inner Academy Student in Xuantian Academy.
Moreover, there were thousands of Inner Academy Students, and it was impossible for him to keep track of all of them. Given that he had only joined the academy a few days ago, it was quite normal for him to be unaware of some people and matters.
With this thought in mind, Aotian relaxed. He began to focus on the stimulation of the icy power from the Ice Tower and made every effort to absorb the medicinal properties of the Mysterious Ice Ointment...
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