Free Web NovelChapter 1670: Chapter 1667: Star-Picking Tower
Cang Yue glanced at Zhenxu, and said expressionlessly, "I advise you not to cause trouble for him, or in the end, it’s uncertain whose tongue will be cut off!"
Just as Cang Yue finished speaking, Zhenxu glared angrily, shouting, "Cang Yue, what do you mean by this? Do you think I’m no match for Li Chen?"
Cang Yue looked at the furious Zhenxu again, said nothing more, and turned to leave.
In the same realm, there are few people she can’t see through.
And Li Chen is one of them.
Moreover, she had keenly noticed that Long Ming seemed to have a trace of apprehension in his gaze toward Li Chen.
Who is Long Ming?
He is a Great Power Expert of the same realm as her master!
The person who can make him apprehensive must either be very powerful or have an extremely strong background.
Of these possibilities, Cang Yue naturally leaned toward the latter.
Moreover, she vaguely felt that the incident of Heavenly Blade Ancestor being injured was also related to Li Chen.
Otherwise, she couldn’t explain so many abnormal occurrences.
As for the exact relationship, it’s difficult for her to see for the moment.
Chongxu Taoist noticed the conflict between his disciple and Cang Yue, stroked his goatee, and stepped forward to mediate.
"Alright, stop arguing. Let’s talk about future matters in the future!"
Upon hearing his master’s words, Zhenxu naturally dared not contradict.
He snorted grudgingly, gritted his teeth, and muttered, "Hmph, damn Li Chen, don’t let me encounter you in the Star Ruins!"
Chongxu Taoist looked toward Cang Wu, slightly bowed, and said, "Taoist Cang, tonight, the City Lord of Xingyun City, Zhai Xingzi, is hosting a grand auction at the Star-Picking Tower."
"It’s said that there will be many rare Divine Treasures appearing. Since we are idle, why not go and see the spectacle and broaden our horizons, considering it worthwhile coming to Xingyun City!"
Cang Wu had the same intention, so he nodded his head in agreement with Chongxu Taoist’s words.
Immediately, their group set off toward the Star-Picking Tower.
Meanwhile, Li Chen and Long Ming had also arrived at the bottom of the Star-Picking Tower.
The Star-Picking Tower was built ten thousand years ago when Zhai Xingzi inherited the legacy of Star Cloud Ancestor.
The tower is seven stories high!
It’s said that on the seventh floor, stars can be seen circling, and one can pick them with a stretch of the hand.
Hence the name, Star-Picking Tower!
Of course, there is also a saying that it was named after Zhai Xingzi.
No matter the origin, the Star-Picking Tower is the landmark building of Xingyun City.
Xingyun City is on the edge of Burying Star Mountain, where many adventurers occasionally find treasures.
But these treasures are of no real use to them, a mere taste that’s too precious to discard.
Thus, they need a place to consign their treasures.
The Star-Picking Tower, of course, took on this task.
Furthermore, this is the territory of Xingyun Hall.
Zhai Xingzi’s conduct is always righteous.
Therefore, consignors and bidders are very much assured.
After nearly ten thousand years of development, the Star-Picking Tower has become the largest auction base in the surrounding Star Domain.
Many people even cross numerous Star Domains to consign or bid.
Especially during the Star Ruins’ relic opening period every 3,600 years, it’s extremely lively.
"Master, this is the Star-Picking Tower, divided into seven floors, corresponding to seven different levels!"
Long Ming pointed at the Star-Picking Tower, introducing each element to Li Chen.
Li Chen carefully observed the tower and asked, "Oh, what do you mean by that?"
Long Ming explained, "To enter the Star-Picking Tower, the first floor requires cultivation of at least early-stage Divinity Transformation, the second floor requires Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation, the third floor Late-stage Divinity Transformation, followed by Half-step Mahayana Realm for the fourth floor. The fifth floor requires Early Mahayana, and the sixth floor requires Middle Mahayana."
"Furthermore, to enter the first floor, one must pay a deposit of five thousand Source Crystals, while the second floor requires ten thousand Source Crystals, and so forth, with the sixth floor requiring thirty thousand Source Crystals!"
Li Chen noted that Long Ming gave detailed descriptions of the first to sixth floors but did not mention the seventh floor, which piqued his curiosity slightly.
"Oh, so what about the seventh floor?"
After a pause, Long Ming explained, "The seventh floor is not open to the public; only those invited by Zhai Xingzi can access it. Back then, even I and Heavenly Blade only reached the sixth floor. Thus, little is known about the seventh floor!"
Upon hearing Long Ming’s explanation, Li Chen’s gaze once again turned toward the seventh floor of the Star-Picking Tower.
In his star-like bright eyes, a hint of intrigue flashed.
"That’s rather interesting!"
Hearing Li Chen’s muttering to himself, Long Ming felt astonished.
Interesting?
What does it mean?
However, as Li Chen didn’t elaborate, he dared not question further.
As they were about to enter, Long Ming suddenly recalled something and solemnly warned, "Master, more than three thousand years ago, Zhai Xingzi had reached Late Stage Mahayana. Now, he is likely at Late Stage Mahayana Peak, his cultivation unfathomably deep!"
"Moreover, once before, a Middle Mahayana master was dissatisfied with being limited to the sixth floor and attempted to force entry to the seventh floor."
"Yet before he could step into the seventh floor, Zhai Xingzi killed him with a single sword swipe!"
Mentioning Zhai Xingzi’s sword swipe, Long Ming couldn’t help but shiver.
Though this event happened 3,600 years ago, thinking about it still makes him uneasy.
Li Chen understood Long Ming’s implicit warning, and a casual smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he spoke lightly, "Don’t worry, I know the boundaries!"
After speaking, he brushed his sleeve and strode boldly towards the Star-Picking Tower.
Li Chen’s current cultivation level was the Late-stage Divinity Transformation Realm.
Thus, he moved through the first three floors unhindered.
However, when advancing to the fourth floor, he encountered some trouble.
The guard at the fourth floor blocked his path, speaking coldly in a tone devoid of any expression:
"According to regulations, those whose cultivation hasn’t reached Half-step Mahayana can only stay on the first three floors and not enter the fourth!"
Seeing this, Long Ming quickly stepped forward and said, "Dear brother, could you make an exception?"
While speaking, he took out a storage bag and handed it to the guard.
The guard, recognizing Long Ming as a Middle Mahayana Expert, dared not neglect him.
Moreover, the man was being tactful.
For Long Ming and the Source Crystals, the guard slightly softened his expression and said, "Alright, you may enter, but can only remain on the fourth floor; you cannot proceed further!"
Long Ming expressed understanding, nodding repeatedly in thanks.
Throughout the process, Li Chen remained silent, just observing coldly...
