Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 589 - Assaulting the Tower (Part 1)

Chapter 589: Chapter 589 Assaulting the Tower (Part 1)

Once again, looking up at the towering edifice before him, Wang Chen felt something distinctly different.

Ancient, majestic, mysterious!

Even though Wang Chen had received a massive influx of information from the Tower of Heaven-reaching, what he now understood was merely a tiny fraction of its content.

The rest was all sealed within the Ancient Taoist Stele, awaiting for Wang Chen to uncover it bit by bit.

But that was enough.

The Ancient Sky-reaching Tower had a total of ninety-nine floors, each an independent space, equivalent to a checkpoint.

It was in fact a trial tower; as long as one could pass through the checkpoints after entering, they would receive corresponding rewards.

The higher the floor, the greater the difficulty of the challenge, and naturally, the richer the rewards!

The Ancient Taoist Stele that Wang Chen possessed was, precisely, the key to the tower.

Without a doubt, this was the opportunity upon entering the secret realm of Azure Drop Heaven—unparalleled by anyone!

Enlightened, Wang Chen no longer hesitated and immediately activated his Mana, channeling it through his palm into the door of the tower ahead.

The next moment, his figure disappeared from the spot in an instant.

After a dizzying whirl, Wang Chen found himself standing on a huge platform, or rather, a Lecture Platform.

The surroundings were open yet clearly bounded, the grey-white ground level and smooth, with the high dome above casting a gentle light, illuminating the entire space.

Before Wang Chen could react, a grand voice sounded, “Will you challenge the first floor of the Tower of Heaven-reaching?”

Wang Chen’s Divine Soul trembled violently and he replied subconsciously, “Yes!”

“Challenge established!”

“Sealing the challenger’s external objects!”

“First floor challenge begins!”

Wang Chen suddenly had a bad feeling, then discovered that he was not only unable to open the Sumeru Ring, but even the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net fixed on his arm was sealed by an invisible force.

Even the Hidden Dragon Sword in his body was disconnected from the consciousness of his Divine Soul!

Wang Chen had never imagined that the challenge rules of the Tower of Heaven-reaching actually prohibited the use of external objects, including weapons, equipment, Talismans, and Pills.

Would Artifact Cultivators, Talisman Cultivators, Alchemy Cultivators, and Sword Cultivators fail to pass even the first level?

Not necessarily!

Wang Chen suspected that the colossal tower could formulate rules according to the challenger’s own characteristics.

Although Wang Chen’s Lifebound Magic Treasure was a Flying Sword,

he was actually both a Dharma Cultivator and Body Cultivator. Hence, the Ancient Sky-reaching Tower sealed external objects, forcing him to rely on his own strength to break through without any shortcuts or tricks.

As Wang Chen pondered, a light gate suddenly appeared a hundred steps ahead of him.

A large leopard stepped out from the gate.

The body of the leopard was not very large, but its lines were incredibly sleek, giving off the appearance of exceptional agility and quickness.

Most uniquely, its body had not a single strand of fur, and its skin seemed metallic, as if it were covered in a layer of cold, hard armor.

A long tail trailed behind it, swaying gently and producing the sound of mechanical friction.

It stared at Wang Chen with a pair of blood-red eyes.

Indifferent, ruthless.

A Puppet Beast!

Wang Chen recognized it immediately.

The secret realm of Azure Drop Heaven was said to have been created by an ancient Power Men who had fallen from the Upper Realm into the Mountain and Sea Realm due to an anomaly in the heavens and earth.

Later, it fell into the hands of the Many Treasures Taoist.

This Many Treasures Taoist was not only a Nascent Soul True Immortal but also an Artifact Refining Grandmaster. His Puppet Beasts had guarded this secret realm for hundreds of years and were known as the greatest nightmare for those who entered the realm seeking treasure!

Countless Cultivators who were fortunate enough to enter the secret realm of Azure Drop Heaven fell under the claws and teeth of these Puppet Beasts.

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There was no doubt that this large leopard guarding the first floor of the Tower of Heaven-reaching was a Puppet Beast.

And it looked very tricky to deal with.

This first challenge already seems difficult!

No sooner had the thought surfaced in Wang Chen’s mind than the Puppet Leopard charged out of the light gate.

It took off, transforming into a streak of light, and pounced through the air towards Wang Chen, who stood still, at the speed of lightning.

From its appearance to its assault on Wang Chen, the Puppet Leopard took no more than three breaths of time!

But Wang Chen showed no hint of panic as he raised his hand and struck out without dodging.

Directly hitting the oncoming Puppet Leopard!

Boom!

Accompanied by a dull thud, Wang Chen’s form swayed slightly.

Whereas the Puppet Leopard was sent flying dozens of steps away, crashing heavily to the ground.

It rolled several times before leaping up, a distinct palm print on its forehead.

Heavenly Dragon Vajra Palm!

Wang Chen’s Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method had broken through to the seventh level, his Physique scoring a high 26 points, filled with extreme Soul Strength, his strike was more than a thousand jun of force.

Had it been a regular Monster Beast or even a Spirit Beast, it would have exploded on impact!

As the guardian boss, the Puppet Leopard shook its head and seemed relatively unharmed.

Apparently not satisfied with its previous failure, it started circling Wang Chen, trying to use its speed advantage to find an opportunity for another surprise attack.

However, Wang Chen was not about to let this creature attack him. He immediately formed a spell and cast Nine Heavens Divine Thunder at his opponent.

The Puppet Leopard seemed to possess considerable intelligence, becoming alert at the sight of Wang Chen’s hand gestures and attempting defensive and evasive postures.

But the attack of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder was sudden and fierce; by the time it sensed danger, thunderbolts from the sky had already enveloped its position.

To ensure accuracy, Wang Chen chose to strike the area.

Two bolts of lightning struck the Puppet Leopard simultaneously, dazzling thunder light leaping across its metallic hide, threads of destructive power piercing through its armor and into its body.

The movements of the Puppet Beast suddenly became stiff.

In the next moment, Wang Chen appeared like a specter beside the Puppet Leopard, striking its head with a heavy double-palmed hit!

This strike concentrated ninety percent of Wang Chen’s power!

The Puppet Leopard’s head bent violently at a ninety-degree angle, crashing against its own shoulder guard with a sharp and clear snapping sound.

Under the heavy blow of the Vajra Palm, its body spun and flew out, its armored shell automatically peeling and separating.

Scattered all over the ground!

“Challenge of the first level of the Tower of Heaven-reaching successful!”

The grand voice sounded once more.

At the same time, a fist-sized crystal emerged from the debris of the Puppet Leopard.

Silently flying in front of Wang Chen.

The crystal was lustrous and glowing, flawless, obviously not average by any means.

This must be the reward for passing the challenge.

Wang Chen understood this, promptly reached out to grab it, and then stored it in his Sumeru Ring.

At this time, his Sumeru Ring could be used normally again.

“Would you like to challenge the second level of the Tower of Heaven-reaching?”

Wang Chen clenched his fist, without a second thought, replied, “Yes!”

The challenge of the ninety-nine levels of the Tower of Heaven-reaching had just begun; he was nowhere near satisfied and naturally wanted to keep fighting.

Not for the rewards, but to see where the limit of his current strength lies!

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