Adding Friends Can Make Me Stronger-Chapter 292

Chapter 292: A Clash of Foundations, Wuxiang Sword Palace, and the Tower of Ascension!

“He’s here!” In the crowd, someone’s eyes brightened with excitement.

Her face even showed a hint of fanaticism.

It was none other than Yu Hongxue from the Nine-Colored Glazed Pavilion.

She was still as valiant and heroic as ever.

After the battle at the Wild Sea, she did not leave Central Province but instead chose to remain and cultivate.

Now, she had reached the peak of the ninth level of the Life and Death Realm.

Given a bit more time, she could break through to the Marquis Realm.

As for divine treasures, her sect had not been able to find her a third-tier divine object, but they had already prepared a second-tier one.

There would be no issue with her breakthrough.

Hearing the Central Province martial artists’ dismissive words around her, Yu Hongxue’s gaze turned slightly cold.

During her time in Central Province, she had grown tired of their arrogant attitude toward the Four Regions, always calling them “small places” with an air of condescension.

“Meng Changqing will not be weaker than that so-called Holy Land Chief Disciple!

“He is the strongest!”

A deep sense of admiration surged in Yu Hongxue’s eyes.

The battle at the Wild Sea had completely convinced her of Meng Changqing’s strength.

If he was willing, she would even be willing to follow him.

“Don’t look down on us. Just because he’s from a Holy Land, does that mean he’s automatically stronger than the geniuses of the Four Regions?” A cold voice suddenly rang out.

A figure stepped forward, carrying a long saber on his back.

It was Han Yuanzhen!

He had arrived as well.

However, as soon as he arrived, he heard people belittling the Four Regions again.

Irritated, he chose to rebuke them directly.

“Who are you?”

“Han Yuanzhen of the Northern Plains Shenxiao Blade Sect!”

As his words fell, a powerful aura erupted. It was the aura of a Marquis!

He had also stepped into the Marquis Realm.

In fact, most of the top-tier talents from the Four Regions had reached this stage.

“Never heard of you.”

Han Yuanzhen’s expression stiffened slightly.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm.

Indeed, unlike Meng Changqing, who had forced his way onto the Marquis Ranking, his name was unknown in the vast land of Central Province.

But making it onto the Marquis Ranking was far too difficult.

At the very least, one needed to forge a True Domain!

And he was still slightly short of that goal.

“Amitabha.”

Two more figures descended. It was Hui Kong and Hui Ming from the Vajra Tianmen Temple of the Western Desert.

Both had also reached the Marquis Realm.

Moreover… they exuded the aura of a True Domain!

Stepping into the Marquis Realm and immediately forming a True Domain

was not something just anyone could achieve.

The scene fell silent for a moment.

The oppressive power of a True Domain Marquis was undeniable.

“Han Benefactor, let’s go.” The red-haired Hui Kong smiled slightly.

“Mm.” Han Yuanzhen nodded.

Determination flickered in his eyes.

Before the Tower of Ascension opened, he had to forge his True Domain!

Otherwise, if he couldn’t even make it past the fiftieth or sixtieth floor, it would be too humiliating!

As the figures from the Four Regions left, the plaza gradually returned to normal.

“This generation of geniuses from the Four Regions is truly remarkable. There are even those who have formed a True Domain upon entering the Marquis Realm!”

“Indeed.”

“But the strongest is still Meng Changqing, with his Dual True Domains.”

“It looks like the upcoming Tower of Ascension challenge is going to be lively!”

Many people’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.

In reality, every opening of the Tower of Ascension was a showcase of strength between various major forces and regions.

Each challenger did not represent only themselves but also their sects and their regions!

Throughout history, the Holy Lands of Central Province had always held the highest position.

Only once, two hundred years ago, had there been an exception.

“It’s too early to say anything now. There are still over two years before the Tower of Ascension opens.”

“In the end, Holy Lands are Holy Lands. They are not something the Four Regions can compare to. I heard that the Holy Lands have opened up several ancient ruins left behind by predecessors to train their disciples.”

“In two years, these so-called strong opponents won’t even be a match for the Holy Land’s Chief Disciple!”

Someone spoke, and the others nodded in agreement.

The resources held by the Holy Lands were simply too vast.

Not only were they abundant, but they also came in endless varieties, each with unique, miraculous effects.

If you could think of it, the Holy Lands had it.

At lower cultivation levels, the gap between geniuses from the Four Regions and the Holy Lands was not too wide.

After all, the lower realms had their limits. No matter how strong, there was a cap.

But starting from the Marquis Realm, everything changed.

The gap widened rapidly, and it only grew larger over time!

This was a battle of foundations between great powers!

It all depended on who had deeper foundations and more abundant resources.

Those with weaker foundations would stagnate, while those with stronger ones would continue to rise, whether in breadth or depth of power.

And so, throughout history, there had been many outstanding talents, some shining brightly for a time, but only the powerhouses of the Holy Lands continued to stand at the peak.

All others eventually faded into obscurity.

“Nothing more than fleeting meteors.”

Many people shook their heads, no longer interested in the Four Regions’ prodigies.

After all, two years was enough time for an insurmountable gap to form.

—

“I wonder which school Leader Meng wishes to study under?”

As they walked toward the center of the academy, where the main palace was located, Island Master Yu Long asked curiously.

“The Sword Dao, I suppose.” Meng Changqing thought for a moment before replying.

It was what he was best at.

Ever since he had created Sword Twenty-Five, his swordsmanship had stagnated for a long time.

Though he could continue improving through self-comprehension, it would be much faster to study the classics of past masters.

This was the quickest path.

“Sword Twenty-Six.” A vague idea had already formed in Meng Changqing’s mind.

But he still needed a large amount of knowledge to perfect it.

“Then you should choose the Wuxiang Sword Palace,” Yu Long said.

“Wuxiang Sword Palace?” Meng Changqing raised an eyebrow.

“Yes. The academy has numerous schools. Sword Palace, Saber Palace, Fist Palace, Music Palace, and so on. Each palace contains many different branches.”

“Wuxiang Sword Palace is the strongest among the Sword Palaces.” Yu Long’s tone was firm.

“As expected of the so-called Fifth Holy Land, the greatest academy in the world. Its foundations are simply too deep.” Meng Changqing’s heart stirred. “Any single one of these palaces, or even just a branch within a palace, would be considered at least a Grand Sect in the outside world!”

As he pondered, his eyes caught something in the distance.

Meng Changqing immediately turned his gaze.

Far across the vast sea of clouds, stood an ancient, towering structure.

Though slightly tilted, it resembled a pillar holding up the heavens.

Magnificent and awe-inspiring!

“That is the Tower of Ascension.” Following his gaze, Yu Long smiled.