Chapter 224: Chapter 222: Entering the Tower

In the span of just a few simple conversations, some of the Great Families and Sects had already formed alliances.

Their goal was clear: kill Jiang Jichen!

At this point, the group of Cultivators standing at the very back wisely retreated, not daring to confront Jiang Jichen at all.

Their expressions were dark, but naturally, the expressions of Lin Qing and the bizarre man in the distance were even darker.

Jiang Jichen had completely ignored them, so in the end, they could only depart, filled with indignation.

As she was leaving, the beautiful Living Corpse Maiden stared at Jiang Jichen and whispered, "What a fascinating man. His scent, his blood... they’re intoxicating. He’s such a little treasure. Hehe... once my seal is broken, I’m going to refine him into my Corpse Pet. No one better try and take him from me!"

The beautiful Living Corpse Maiden’s eyes were filled with craving as she gazed at Jiang Jichen, like a Hunter who had spotted its prey. At last, she departed with great reluctance.

In stark contrast to the foul moods of Lin Qing, the bizarre man, and the others, he was feeling extremely pleased.

A member of the Red Beauty Adventurer Squad had fallen moments ago, but in the Cultivation World, partings due to life and death were an ordinary occurrence.

Unless one was a person’s closest kin, their death would not affect the emotions of others for too long.

Even the women of the Red Beauty Adventurer Squad couldn’t help but feel excited and happy when they saw the Storage Bags they had collected.

Their earlier sorrow had already faded.

This... wasn’t because they were callous. It was simply that life demanded they look forward.

Soon, the battlefield was cleared. Jiang Jichen walked with Hua Xiaoling, while Yee Youmeng joined the Red Beauty Adventurer Squad.

Jiang Jichen was careful not to get too close to the Red Beauty Adventurer Squad, fearing he would bring disaster upon them after they left.

His actions today had already drawn the attention of the various Noble Families and Sects. He feared they might send people to capture Tang Ni and the others the moment they were outside.

But those were problems for after they left. Jiang Jichen didn’t dwell on them. For now, he needed to understand the rules inside the Exquisite Treasure Tower.

"Hua Xiaoling, what exactly is the situation inside this Exquisite Treasure Tower? Why can only three hundred people enter the first layer? Tell me everything!"

Since Jiang Jichen and the women were at the very back of the line, they were in no hurry. Besides, they held the last twenty slots, so they weren’t worried about anyone fighting them for a spot.

Before entering, he had to understand the conditions inside.

After all, Saint Weapons couldn’t be used inside, which meant he would lose his greatest advantage. Facing the strongest contingent from the Seven Great Families and the Three Major Sects would be incredibly dangerous.

Facing one or two of them would have been manageable, but that was completely unrealistic.

He knew that out of the two hundred and eighty people who had entered, at least two hundred and fifty wanted to take his life. And as for coveting his Holy Sword, well, every single one of them had that thought.

If a group of the strongest Foundation Establishment Realm experts from the Noble Families were to surround and attack him, he feared he would have trouble even escaping.

At this, Hua Xiaoling also began to worry for Jiang Jichen.

Her clear voice rang out as she began to explain the details to Jiang Jichen in a low voice.

"The Exquisite Treasure Tower has only ever opened its seven visible layers. Above the Seventh Layer, clouds and mist obscure the view. No one has ever set foot up there, so naturally, no one has ever seen it. Moreover, even for the Seventh Layer of the Treasure Tower, people can reach it every time it opens, but no one has ever been teleported to the legendary Supreme Realm of the Exquisite Treasure Tower.

Since ancient times, it has been said that the Exquisite Treasure Tower contains nine wondrous lands, three Secret Realms, and one Supreme Realm.

Throughout the ages, very few cultivators have ever managed to enter these mystical places."

Listening to Hua Xiaoling’s explanation, Jiang Jichen recalled the mysterious, golden ocean of Spiritual Power and the hazy Treasure Island at its center that he had seen with his Divine Thought. ’That might be the legendary Supreme Realm,’ he thought, his heart stirring. He wanted to go there.

So he asked, "Then how does one get to these wondrous lands, Secret Realms, and the Supreme Realm?"

Hua Xiaoling brushed a lock of hair from her forehead, a gesture of infinite gentle charm, and continued, "Three hundred people can enter the first layer of the Treasure Tower, but ultimately, only two hundred can proceed to the second. The remainder are either killed by others or give up and voluntarily enter the cultivation grounds on the first layer. Of course, even if one only cultivates on the first layer’s grounds, the mysterious Ancient Spiritual Power there is ten times denser than it is outside. So, as long as you can get inside the Exquisite Treasure Tower, you will benefit immensely by the end of the trial period, even if you don’t fight for anything and go straight to the cultivation grounds. What’s more, within the Cultivation Realm, you are protected by the Exquisite Treasure Tower, and no one is permitted to attack.

There are cultivation grounds like these on every layer, and with each layer you ascend, the concentration of mysterious Ancient Spiritual Power increases tenfold. By the time you reach the cultivation grounds on the Sixth Layer, the concentration is fifty times that of the first layer!

"As for the Seventh Layer, that is a world unto itself. It’s no less incredible than the nine wondrous lands or the Three Secret Realms!

That’s why so many people are unwilling to give up; they all want to fight their way to the higher layers. The third layer admits one hundred people, the fourth fifty, and the fifth twenty-five. The longer you can stay on these layers, the greater your chance of entering one of the nine wondrous lands. This is because Teleportation Arrays drift by from time to time, and they are what transport people to the nine wondrous lands of the Exquisite Treasure Tower. It all comes down to whether you have the strength and luck to seize one.

The Sixth Layer is similar, but only thirteen people can enter. From there, you can contend for access to the Three Secret Realms!

Finally, only one person can enter the Seventh Layer of the Treasure Tower. Reaching the Seventh Layer only means you have a *chance* to enter the Supreme Realm. Over the generations, Trainees have entered, but none have ever found the Teleportation Gate to the Supreme Realm."

Finally, Hua Xiaoling had told Jiang Jichen everything she knew about the interior of the Exquisite Treasure Tower. By now, the other Cultivators ahead of them had all entered the first layer of the Treasure Tower.

Jiang Jichen then spoke, "The Cultivation levels of the Red Beauty Adventurer Squad members are too low. Except for Sister Tang Ni, the rest of you are to enter the first layer’s cultivation grounds immediately upon entry. Do not get involved in the struggle! As for Little Youmeng, Hua Xiaoling, and Tang Ni, you will follow me as we fight our way to the upper layers. However, if the danger is too great and the situation becomes hopeless, you must give up immediately and flee to the safety of the cultivation grounds!"

No one had the slightest objection to Jiang Jichen’s arrangements. After all, simply being able to enter the Exquisite Treasure Tower was already something they had never dared to imagine.

Ordinarily, they wouldn’t have stood a chance, but Jiang Jichen had single-handedly brought them all into the Exquisite Treasure Tower.

At this moment, their adoration and reverence for Jiang Jichen had reached an unparalleled peak.

"Alright then, let’s go. Little Youmeng, you bring up the rear. I’ll go in first!"

Jiang Jichen had already reached the grand teleportation gate to the first layer of the Exquisite Treasure Tower. He then stepped through it.