The Trial Tower
All eyes eventually focused on the child who had kept his hands in his pockets the entire time, as if everything around him was irrelevant.
Under the gaze of trillions of eyes, Chen Fan seemed to be getting a little bored. He yawned a long yawn before taking a leisurely stroll to the Heavenly Dao Stele.
He did not unleash any dramatic momentum, nor did he adopt any solemn posture.
She casually stretched out her delicate white hand and gently touched it.
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds...
The Heavenly Dao Stele remained completely unresponsive.
A deathly silence.
After a brief pause, the chat in the live stream was about to erupt with sarcasm and doubt like a volcano.
"I told you, its foundation was weak..."
The commentator had only finished half of his sentence.
In that very instant!
Thump!!
The entire Heavenly Dao Stele, towering ten thousand feet high and seemingly eternal, trembled violently without warning!
That wasn't a fluctuation of energy, but rather a primal, fear-driven tremor emanating from the monument itself!
"Buzz!"
Immediately afterwards, a ray of Origin Source golden light burst forth from Chen Fan's small palm!
That golden light, like mercury spilling onto the ground, like the rising sun, in an unreasonable manner, directly transformed the entire towering Heavenly Dao Stele from the inside out into a condensed sun!
All the mottled marks and divine inscriptions on the ancient stele melted away at this moment!
A line of golden divine runes, formed from the purest laws of the Dao Principles, was imprinted domineeringly at the top of the list, forcefully pushing Xiao Wuming's name, which had just secured its position, down!
[Chen Fan - Early Golden Body Realm]
[Overall Rating: First!]
The rankings on the Heavenly Dao Stele were finally finalized, with Chen Fan once again taking first place with an indisputable advantage.
On the Star Network, the flood of comments in all the live streams about Chen Fan instantly overwhelmed the server's capacity.
Countless viewers went from initial shock to near-fanatical adoration.
Those past taunts and doubts now seem so pale and laughable, long since drowned out by the overwhelming praise and vanished without a trace.
In the commentary booth, the veteran commentator looked ashen-faced. He opened his mouth several times but couldn't utter a single word. In the end, he could only awkwardly turn off his microphone and choose to physically mute himself under the gaze of hundreds of millions of viewers.
However, the shock brought by the Heavenly Dao Stele has not yet completely subsided.
After a brief silence, the cold system notification sound once again echoed throughout the entire Virtual Star Domain.
[First Tier, Basic Assessment, Officially Completed]
[The Second Tier —the Trial of the Prodigies —is now open.]
The moment the words fell, the dazzling Star Domain beneath the feet of all the examinees began to change violently.
Billions of Stars rolled back, and the ancient and immortal Heavenly Dao Stele slowly sank into the Void and disappeared.
Instead, an ancient, colossal tower, seemingly existing since the dawn of the universe, rose from the ground with a deafening roar!
It was so tall that it seemed to pierce through the entire Virtual Universe, its spire disappearing into the unseen depths of the Dimensions.
The tower is built from an unknown gray-black rock, covered with ancient battle scars carved by knives and axes. A sense of desolation washes over you, making everyone's heart tremble.
[Prodigies Trial Tower]
The rules then came to mind for every candidate.
Simple and direct.
The Trial Tower has an unlimited number of floors, and candidates will challenge the guardians of each floor in an independent virtual space.
Final rankings are based on the highest level reached in the game!
At this moment, the breathing of all the top Prodigies became heavy.
In the Heavenly Dragon Star System, Xiao Wuming slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air. His eyes, which had become somewhat dim due to repeated setbacks, now rekindled with a cold flame, sharp as a sword.
Theory?
Foundation?
In his view, it was merely an embellishment on the path of Martial Dao.
Only combat strength is the sole truth for measuring the power of a Martial Artist!
He admitted that he lost the first two rounds, and lost miserably.
But here, in this trial tower where combat ability is purely tested, Xiao Wuming will never lose to anyone again!
"Buzz!"
Around Andromeda, the goddess of the Luo Shenyue, a ring of cool moonlight quietly spread out, transforming into a fierce fighting spirit.
For the first time, a look of solemnity appeared on her eternally frozen, beautiful face.
"Roar!!"
In the Qilin Constellation, Lei Pojun roared to the sky, his muscles bulging, and violent purple lightning crackling across his body like electric snakes, venting his frustration at having to "use his brain" all along.
"Come on! Come on! Let me see just how strong you really are in actual combat!"
His large, copper-bell-like eyes were fixed on Chen Fan in the distance, his fighting spirit boiling like fire.
It's not just them.
All the top Prodigies who were overshadowed by Chen Fan's brilliance in the First Tier now regard the Prodigies Trial Tower as their only chance to turn the tide and their last battlefield to save face!
A cold countdown ended.
[3...2...1... The trial begins!]
"Boom!"
The ancient and heavy tower gate slowly opened amidst a deafening roar that shook the earth.
"Whoosh!"
Almost at the same instant the tower gate opened, Xiao Wuming moved!
He transformed into a dazzling golden sword light, and without the slightest hesitation, he was the first to rush into the tower gate, which was as deep as Abyss, at an extreme speed!
He wants to seize the initiative!
He wants to wash away all the shame he has suffered before with a tower-climbing record that will leave everyone in the dust!
Immediately following behind, Luo Shenyue, dressed in flowing white robes, her figure shimmering like a moon shadow, vanished behind the door in an instant.
Lei Pojun crashed into the air like a violent purple meteorite, creating a sonic boom that made the space vibrate.
In an instant, the room was filled with shimmering Stream of Light and bustling with people.
Tens of thousands of top candidates rushed into the Prodigies Trial Tower, and a race for glory and the future began!
The plaza in front of the tower was soon deserted.
Only four figures remained standing in the same spot.
Tuo Bashan could no longer contain himself; his Qi and Blood was surging, and his fists were clenched so tightly they cracked.
Su Qingyue stood quietly to the side, her Glazed Crystal eyes simply watching Fan, as if she would follow him no matter what decision he made.
Shen Xuan unfolded his folding fan and gently waved it, watching the figures disappear into the tower gate. Finally, his gaze fell on Chen Fan, who still had his hands in his pockets and looked bored. He couldn't help but raise his hand to his forehead and let out a bitter laugh that only he could hear.
"These guys have no idea what they're about to face..."
However, under the gaze of billions of viewers across the universe, Chen Fan remained standing still, motionless.
He didn't even look at the opponents rushing in; instead, he raised his head and looked at the magnificent tower with great interest.
Chen Fan's eyes were full of curiosity, like a child visiting an amusement park for the first time, rather than being in an exam hall that would determine his fate.
His inaction once again left all the viewers in the live stream feeling the familiar confusion and bewilderment.