Free Web NovelChapter 652: Chapter 593: Reincarnation Nine-Layer Tower, Giant Serpent 2
Qin An patted the Cold Star at his waist and said, "Next is the Reincarnation Nine-Layered Tower you mentioned. Where is it located?"
The voice of Reincarnation emanated from Cold Star: "To the north, just keep heading north."
Without another word, Qin An picked up the Cold Star and, employing a ghost-like body technique, set off towards the north.
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To the north.
At the end of the Reincarnation Forbidden Area stood an enormous mountain, and atop this mountain was an ancient Nine-Layered Tower.
The Nine-Layered Tower exuded an extremely dense aura of Reincarnation, so much so that even those rooted in the Reincarnation Forbidden Area for years would find it a fool’s dream to linger here.
Yet as Qin An arrived at this peak, he felt an exceedingly comfortable aura.
This was because he had already grasped a thread of the Power of Reincarnation, and the aura here naturally aligned with the Reincarnation power within the Forbidden Area, thus it did not reject him and would not harm him.
Instead, it would enhance his combat power significantly at this location.
Qin An stood before the gigantic Nine-Layered Tower, looking up and examining it.
This Nine-Layered Tower appeared ancient and worn, with the main inner gate wide open, revealing only darkness within, obscuring its true condition.
The Reincarnation aura emanating from this Nine-Layered Tower was the densest Qin An had encountered since entering the Reincarnation Forbidden Area.
Qin An patted Cold Star again and said, "Tell me, what exactly are the three monsters within this Nine-Layered Tower, and how do I deal with them?" freewēbnoveℓ.com
Reincarnation knew his abilities, and upon understanding his strength, still urged him to come here alone to seek the supreme foundation, indicating there must be confidence in his success. Qin An, without needless chatter, asked directly.
Reincarnation paused slightly, then said: "The monsters on the first three floors are giant snakes covered entirely in scales. These creatures are neither beasts nor Pseudo-Gods but are influenced by the Reincarnation aura and further impacted by the Golden Origin here, thus possessing supreme Power of Attack."
"As I understand, each scale of this giant snake contains supreme Power of Attack. It has almost entirely abandoned defense, pouring all its strength into attack."
Qin An stroked his chin and said, "Abandoning defense does align with what you mentioned about the Golden Origin, but if that’s the case, it could be quite challenging."
If the opponent focused on defense, Qin An could use his Blade Skill and Fist Skill to break through. However, with an attack-focused opponent, Qin An would be at a disadvantage defensively, given his cultivation technique was only at the Element Transformation Realm and not yet at the Tripod Aspiration Realm.
But Qin An wasn’t worried, knowing that Reincarnation had more to say.
True to his expectations, Reincarnation only paused briefly before continuing.
"If you can withstand one of its attacks, you’ll be able to break through its offense and slay it, as its defense is truly too weak. I have an idea; perhaps replicating the gemstone could be the key to breaking through."
Qin An raised an eyebrow, pondering, "I see, you intend to use the replicated gemstone as a shield. If it defends for a moment, I could break through and slay it, though it is very risky."
He understood what Reincarnation meant, but as he stated, it was extremely dangerous.
Not to mention if the phantom akin to that created by the gemstone couldn’t shield him, he would be subjected to the snake-like monster’s assault. freewёbnoνel.com
Reincarnation said, "To obtain the Golden Origin, naturally, there must be risks. There’s no avoiding it."
Qin An contemplated, then nodded: "Then let’s try it."
The Golden Origin lay before him, the best material for forging supreme foundations. Missing it meant uncertain chances of finding another.
Since he was already here, he had to give it a try.
With this thought, he ceased further words with Reincarnation and calmly stepped into the towering Nine-Layered Tower.
As soon as Qin An stepped inside, he immediately felt a surge of Reincarnation power rushing over him.
He looked towards the end of his vision and found the place empty, devoid of anything.
At the end, however, was a staircase leading to the second floor.
The voice of Reincarnation echoed again: "The three monsters here each control the highest level of their respective floors, hence the giant snake is on the third floor."
Qin An nodded, cloaking himself in Void Essence.
He drew the Cold Star and ascended the stairs.
The second floor was also devoid of danger.
However, upon reaching the third floor, abnormalities immediately arose.
A putrid wind gusted towards him.
Qin An turned his head and saw at the stairway entrance a giant snake coiled, covered entirely in golden scales.
The giant snake’s eyes were vertical, exuding a ferocious intent as if it intended to devour Qin An whole.
This creature was neither a beast nor a Pseudo-God and thus acted purely on instinct.
Its presence here was to prevent outsiders from seizing the Golden Origin.
Thus, upon Qin An’s appearance, the giant snake immediately launched an attack.
Qin An’s reflexes were quick; as the snake struck, he immediately wielded Cold Star, slashing out invisible blade energy.
The invisible, colorless blade energy wove into a blade net, surging towards the giant snake.
He knew despite the giant snake’s lack of defense, its attack was terrifying.
Therefore, he forsook defense, countering attack with attack.
A horrific sound resonated.
The giant snake bit into the blade energy and inhaled sharply, sucking the remaining scattered blade energy into its mouth and biting down.
Both its upper and lower jaws, along with its sharp teeth, were imbued with boundless Power of Attack, shredding Qin An’s blade energy into fragments.
"Such strong attack."
Qin An raised an eyebrow, "As expected of a creature born from the Golden Origin, even Wang Yue from before might have struggled to withstand this attack."
As he thought this, the snake’s pupils were locked onto Qin An.
Then, its scales began to shudder violently.
Each scale stood fiercely upright, with golden light coursing over them.
At this time, the voice of Reincarnation rang out.
"Qin An, be careful! It seems to be preparing a secret technique. Those scales might fly off, and each one is deadly."
The moment Reincarnation’s voice faded, the snake appeared to acknowledge her words, shedding its scales.
The released scales formed a web of scales in mid-air, immediately closing in on Qin An.
The Power of Attack pervading it sent chills down one’s spine.
Qin An’s eyes sharpened, then he retrieved the replicated gemstone from his shirt.
At the call of his intent, the phantom of the replicated gemstone gradually materialized.
"Not much time left," Qin An thought to himself.
The replicated gemstone came with a time limit.
Whenever usage hit its limit, it entered a month-long cooldown, rendering it unusable.
Fighting Wang Yue hadn’t taken much time, and he rushed here at top speed, thus it remained usable.
Still, if this window closed without slaying the giant beast, only death or retreat awaited him.
This was not an option he desired.
As the phantom of the replicated gemstone emerged, it immediately launched its strongest attack, per Qin An’s inner will.
On one side was the fist skill forged by supreme Qi Blood Power, and on the other, a terrifying blade skill.
Both fist and blade skills were shrouded in a thick murderous aura and a chilling Reincarnation aura.
When the phantom’s assault met the snake’s scales, it surprisingly punched a small hole in the scales.
The phantom began to dissipate, shattered by the giant beast’s attack.
Seeing the small breach, Qin An’s eyes brightened, recognizing an opportunity.
Without hesitation, he stepped forward amidst the supreme Power of Attack, becoming a blur as he slipped through the gap.
Upon passing through the fissure, Qin An arrived directly before the giant snake.
The snake, now devoid of scales, was entirely exposed with red flesh marred.
Without hesitation, Qin An unleashed the sharpness of Cold Star.
"Having coiled here for so long, today you meet your end."
Qin An’s voice was chilling, enough to make one shiver.
