Over The World, Beyond Heaven

Chapter 645: The Testing Time is Nearing Its End


"How did he make it to the seventh floor? It's impossible for him to ascend this far!"

"Only those who have achieved the Heavenly Root stage can reach the seventh floor of the tower. But this kid managed to get there!"

"Isn't his energy level only at the highest advanced Divine King stage?"

In reality, the seven elders did not expect any participants to pass the seventh floor. Reaching the sixth floor was considered sufficient to pass the test. To ascend to the seventh floor of the tower, one had to be at the Heavenly Root stage.

Therefore, the fact that Zheng-Fu had reached the seventh floor without being promoted to the Heavenly Root stage left them in shock. Despite their disbelief, they had to accept it because it had already happened.

Back on the seventh floor of the testing tower...

Thump!!!

Whoooosh!!!

As soon as Zheng-Fu stepped onto the seventh floor, he immediately felt a Heaven Energy wave that was purer and denser than any floor he had previously encountered. Not only that, but it also caused his energy pillars—initially ten, which had increased to twelve on the sixth floor—to rise by one more, reaching thirteen just from a single breath of Heaven Energy on this floor.

"This is how it should be! But what are these thirteen energy pillars?" Zheng-Fu was pleased to find such dense Heaven Energy on the seventh floor, but he still did not understand the significance of his thirteen energy pillars.

"Divine King stage cultivators aiming to reach the Heavenly Root stage must convert all the absorbed Earth Energy into Heaven Energy and form at least three Heavenly Core Pillars before they can break through to the first level of the Heavenly Root stage. If you have thirteen Heavenly Core Pillars, it means your energy level is comparable to a second-level Heavenly Root stage cultivator, who typically has ten Heavenly Core Pillars at that level," the ancient creature, who had been meditating, suddenly explained to Zheng-Fu's question. This was common knowledge among cultivators in the main world.

The term 'Heavenly Root' referred to the foundation that cultivators must establish for Heaven Energy before advancing to the next stage, the Heavenly Foundation Building stage. This stage was vastly different from the Heavenly Root stage; even ten Heavenly Root stage cultivators could not match one cultivator at the Heavenly Foundation Building stage.

Ah!!!

"This is new knowledge for me! So, I'm already equivalent to a second-level Heavenly Root stage cultivator?" Zheng-Fu grinned, excited to hear this. He had never been told this before, not even by the elder in his herb garden.

"You can say that! When you reach eighteen Heavenly Core Pillars, your energy will be equivalent to a third-level Heavenly Root stage cultivator. And if you manage to form a hundred Heavenly Core Pillars, you'll be promoted to the Heavenly Foundation Building stage," the ancient creature continued to elaborate.

"Mm! That's something for the future. Let's focus on the present. I only have three days left in this testing tower, so I need to make the most of it," Zheng-Fu nodded thoughtfully. But that matter of stages was something for the future, so he decided to prioritize absorbing Heaven Energy on the seventh floor for the remaining three days.

Thump!!!

Woooooosh!!!

He resumed his energy cultivation, but this time, Zheng-Fu did not absorb Heaven Energy as slowly as he had before. Now, with the addition of the ancient creature in his secret dimensional space, he needed to absorb even more Heaven Energy.

A day passed...

Woooooosh!!!

Another day passed...

AAAAAH!!!

Over the past two days, Zheng-Fu had been absorbing Heaven Energy frantically on the seventh floor. He now had twenty-seven Heavenly Core Pillars, equivalent to an intermediate third-level Heavenly Root stage cultivator. He had barely taken any breaks, and the Heaven Energy on the seventh floor had significantly diminished. If he hadn't shared the absorbed energy with the ancient creature, he would likely have reached thirty or even forty Heavenly Core Pillars.

"You're truly impressive, Human Kid! In just two days, you've absorbed so much energy that my own energy level has recovered to the first level of the Heavenly Root stage. This is all thanks to you. When going to the main world, I believe your absorption rate is even higher because this small world seems to have a limit on energy levels. It prevents people from breaking through beyond the highest advanced Divine King stage. However, those already at a higher level can enter this world without having their energy reduced," the ancient creature praised Zheng-Fu, amazed by his absorption capabilities. Despite having to share the energy, Zheng-Fu had increased his Heavenly Core Pillars from thirteen to twenty-seven in just two days. How could it not praise Zheng-Fu's talent and abilities after seeing this?

"I'm not as great as you say. I'm just a regular cultivator with a strong desire to increase my energy. If I'm not strong enough, I won't be able to protect those I love. That's why I strive to absorb all kinds of energy and do whatever it takes."

Zheng-Fu did not dwell on the ancient creature's compliment. He knew that in the past, he had not been this strong-willed. But now, he was determined and persistent in overcoming obstacles, seeking to strengthen himself with every form of energy and resource available in the world.

"Are you saying that you can cultivate demonic or devil energies as well?" The ancient creature was slightly skeptical of Zheng-Fu's words. Typically, humans could not absorb demonic or devil energies because such energies conflicted with human energy, potentially causing the cultivator's body to explode or become crippled.

"You can say that! No matter what kind of energy it is, I can absorb it completely without any side effects. If you don't believe me, we can make a wager. But you must have something of value to bet!" Zheng-Fu grinned slyly, confident in his ability to absorb different types of energy as he claimed.

"In all my life, I've never met anyone who could cultivate different energies. If you can actually do what you say, I'll become your slave!" The ancient creature still did not believe Zheng-Fu, but if he were to bet, he had nothing left to offer except himself and the miracle item that now only had three-tenths of its original energy.

"You're already my slave. How could I enslave you twice?"

Ah!!!

"Yes, Master! I am your servant!"

Just by thinking of the sealed spell character that Zheng-Fu had imprinted on him, the ancient creature's expression and tone changed completely. It was as if he had become a different person—faithful and loyal to Zheng-Fu.

Wooooosh!!!

Aaaah!!!

"What happened to me just now? What happened? Why do I have an inexplicable headache?" The ancient creature suddenly regained consciousness after Zheng-Fu canceled the sealed spell's influence. He could not remember what he had said or done earlier; all he felt was a sharp pain in his head.

"Perhaps you didn't get enough rest, causing this symptom. All right, I still have one day left before the test ends. I'll spend the remaining time absorbing as much Heaven Energy as possible on this seventh floor. As for you, you can receive the byproduct of my absorption," Zheng-Fu said calmly before resuming his cultivation.

Thump!!!

Woooooosh!!!

During the past two days, several cultivators had reached the fifth floor of the tower. However, only ten had made it to the sixth floor. Among them were the Demon Emperor, four disciples from the Ancient Winter Mountain Peak Sect, two from the Birdy Holy Fiery Heaven Country, one Buddhist monk from the Dharma Light Heaven Sect, and two martial masters from the Monster Race. These last two were well-known to Zheng-Fu.

On the sixth floor of the tower...

"Big Brother, do you think Big Brother Zheng-Fu is participating in this test too?" a young man with a blue-toned body asked his elder brother with an eager expression.

"I'm sure he's here! We probably haven't seen him because he's on a higher floor than us. And I believe the one who caused the tower to tremble earlier was definitely him. I'm very familiar with his energy and pressure waves!" The elder brother responded calmly, his face showing a warm smile.

"I agree, Big Brother. The one who made this tower tremble must be Big Brother Zheng-Fu, especially since even the Demon Emperor is stuck here on this floor with us!" The younger man beamed with joy, feeling confident in his assessment.

"Diao, we've been entrusted by our king to take part in this test. We should focus on doing our best and not provoke the Demon Emperor. Even though he is stuck on the sixth floor like us, it doesn't mean we can handle him. It's best to stay quiet and avoid offending him."

"I understand, Big Brother Den!"

These two blue-bodied young men were Diao and Den from the Silver Body Clan. They had been sent by the Monster King to participate in this test, and both were expected to pass. With the test nearing its end, they still had not reached the seventh floor. Even the Demon Emperor, whose energy level was at the highest advanced Divine King stage, had managed only three steps up the stairs.

As for the others with lower energy levels, they couldn't even make it past the first step. They were immediately repelled, especially the female disciples from the Ancient Winter Mountain Peak Sect, who had tried multiple times to ascend but were pushed back each time. With the test time running out, everyone's expressions grew tense, and the pressure was visibly mounting.

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