All Nine Trials Cleared

After passing the eighth level, the Formation's power did not forcibly drag Yang Tianyou's body to a higher level; instead, a line of text appeared.

"Shall we proceed with the trial on the ninth level of the Four Symbols Tower?"

Yang Tianyou narrowed his eyes slightly. The first few levels were all about being directly sent to higher levels after a victory.

Now, they are proactively asking for his wishes, which may seem more considerate, but it actually conveys a different message.

According to the Four Symbols Tower Pagoda, the ninth floor poses a considerable danger to Yang Tianyou.

That's why this approach was taken to give him time to recuperate and the opportunity to choose.

Ignoring the words in front of him for the time being, Yang Tianyou sat cross-legged, took out a Wound-Healing Pill, swallowed it, and began to refine the medicinal power.

This was mainly to buy Xuanyin and Zhiming time to recover. With the Star-Chart Disk present, his own condition had already recovered most of its strength after leaving the battle.

The condition of the two Third Tier Spirit Beasts determines how long Yang Tianyou can fight and whether he can recover quickly after being injured. This is a life-saving ability that cannot be ignored.

Three hours later, the Seven Bonded Spirit Beasts and Yang Tianyou himself reached their peak condition.

He had obtained the Golden Core cultivation level in advance through the Star-Chart Disk, and then his Spiritual Awareness surged out to touch the words on the light screen.

Buzz!~

The Array Mark intertwined, transforming into a pair of invisible giant hands that sent Yang Tianyou up to the ninth level.

The swirling light and shadow before him vanished, and his vision returned. A solid-looking middle-aged man, dressed in a snow-white robe and carrying a broad, thick sword, exuding a powerful Blade Intent, was reflected in his eyes.

Early Golden Core cultivation, Great Perfected Blade Intent!

The latter, needless to say, is a whole step higher than the eighth floor.

His Golden Core cultivation was no longer just at the entry level, but was comparable to that of cultivators who had broken through to the Golden Core stage decades ago, and his Law Power was both powerful and refined.

Looking at his opponent, Yang Tianyou frowned slightly, his pupils contracting.

A thought involuntarily surfaced in his mind, "How did the others get through the ninth level?"

The ninth level of the Four Symbols Tower is arguably the most difficult of all the Four Symbols Nine Trials Tower.

The combat power of the person in front of me is comparable to that of Early Golden Core cultivator, and is at least much stronger than my Old Ancestor.

It should be noted that the middle-aged man also possessed Divine Ability and Third Tier Law Treasure. Although both were created through Formations, their power was genuine.

Getting slashed can be fatal!

Call!!

Now that things have come to this, Yang Tianyou can only do his best.

After hesitating for a moment, he did not choose to release Fengling and the others to help him in the battle. Although he should be able to suppress the guy in front of him with the Seven-Star Heaven-Sealing Formation, Yang Tianyou did not want to do so.

He still has three months. Even if he can't win now, he can use some aggressive methods within three months to force his Blade Intent to the Great Perfection realm before fighting this person again.

If that doesn't work, it's not too late to use the Seven-Star Heaven-Sealing Formation. In short, although the ninth level seems difficult, Yang Tianyou is actually confident he can pass it.

As thoughts raced, a screen of light appeared, with words flying everywhere, shimmering with vibrant colors!

"Four Symbols Tower, Ninth Floor, the battle begins!"

Clang!~

Two sharp Blade Cry echoed simultaneously across the ninth floor of the Four Symbols Tower.

One is clear and melodious, the other is profound and robust; these two qualities of Blade Intent collide from a distance.

Boom!!

The mere clash of Blade Intents caused a powerful whirlwind to sweep through the entire ninth level of the Four Symbols Tower.

With their clothes fluttering, Yang Tianyou and the middle-aged man vanished from the spot simultaneously.

Clang!!

The twin swords struck in quick succession, their shadows filling the air, turning a large portion of the nine-story space into Ocean of blades.

Laugh!!

The middle-aged man brought his heavy sword down with tremendous force, and amidst the Thunder roar, the shadows of mountains appeared behind him.

Thump!!

Yang Tianyou parried with his sword, but the sudden force broke through his defenses. The heavy blade struck the Great White Blood Armor, instantly splitting it in two, and nearly severing half of his arm.

Faced with the heavy blow, Yang Tianyou leaned back and kicked out. With a thud, the middle-aged man didn't budge, while Yang Tianyou used the force of the impact to quickly create distance.

Whoosh!!

Starlight, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, strikes suddenly!

As the little finger fell, Spiritual Qi splashed out, injuring the middle-aged man but also saving him from Starlight's fatal blow.

"His perception is really sharp!" Yang Tianyou wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, feeling the tingling sensation on his shoulder, and gradually became excited.

"War!!"

With a low roar, the Great White Blood Armor re-formed, and at the same time, Falling Star condensed above his head, hurtling towards the middle-aged man.

Clang!~

The white Blade Gang flowed like an endless river, densely packed and layered, forming in an instant an exceptionally thick protective shield engraved with mountain and river patterns.

Thump!!

The Falling Star struck it, exploding violently. The destructive shockwaves spread out in layers, and even the aftershocks alone could annihilate the Fleshly Bodies of ordinary Foundation Establishment.

However, Yang Tianyou withstood the aftershocks of the explosion, like a meteor burning brightly, the light and heat he emitted in an instant could almost blind an ordinary person.

Clang!!

The metal clashed, and the middle-aged man parried with his sword, mimicking Yang Tianyou's previous movements.

However, this time Yang Tianyou was unable to break through his defenses; the middle-aged man's Fleshly Body strength was significantly higher than his.

With the help of the Star-Chart Disk, Yang Tianyou was indeed able to mobilize the power of the Xuanyin and others to empower himself.

However, a significant amount of power will be lost during this process.

Of his full strength, he can only truly utilize about 50%.

Just like Fleshly Body strength, if Xuanyin were to participate, she would definitely not be afraid of this middle-aged man in front of her.

However, Yang Tianyou was still lacking. Although his Fleshly Body strength had reached the Golden Core, he was only at the entry level and could not compare to his opponent.

There is a difference in strength, and there is also a difference in the level of Blade Intent. Only in terms of recovery ability can he gain the upper hand.

However, this is not the life-or-death battle outside, but the Trial Tower. He is not without a way out; he still has three months to hone his Blade Intent.

Therefore, after fighting this person for over a hundred rounds and being covered in wounds, Yang Tianyou chose to admit defeat.

Formation shifted, the middle-aged man stopped moving and stood still, his minor injuries healing at a visible speed.

Yang Tianyou gave him a deep look, then yielded to the repulsive force of the Formation and left the ninth floor of the Four Symbols Tower.

Outside, Yang Xuanyang waited for a long time but still couldn't see the words "Nineteenth Uncle has passed the ninth level" on the light screen.

After waiting a while, they saw Yang Tianyou, covered in wounds, step out of the Trial Tower.

He hurried forward, took out a Wound-Healing Pill and handed it to him, "Nineteenth Uncle, quickly take this Pills, your injury is quite serious!"

Without refusing the younger man's kindness, Yang Tianyou smiled and took the Pills. Afterward, the two found a place to heal their injuries.

"Nineteenth Uncle, what kind of opponent did you encounter on the ninth floor that caused you to suffer such a defeat?" Yang Xuanyang asked bluntly. He had a close relationship with Yang Tianyou's family, so he spoke very directly. This was not rashness, but a sign of closeness.

"He is a cultivator in the Early Golden Core, with Perfected Blade Intent..." Yang Tianyou explained simply as he walked.

"So strong?" Yang Xuanyang was dumbfounded, and his gaze towards Yang Tianyou immediately changed.

So the opponents on the ninth floor are this monstrous?

No wonder only ten people were able to pass the ninth level; most of them were disciples of Sacred Land- level sects.

"Hehe, I'll try again once my Blade Intent breaks through!" Yang Tianyou's eyes were burning with desire. He was naturally unwilling to accept defeat to the middle-aged man and was preparing to sharpen his sword before achieving victory in one fell swoop.

"Then I'll offer my early congratulations to Nineteenth Uncle!" Yang Xuanyang said with a grin.

The two arrived at a secluded mountain valley. Yang Tianyou sat cross-legged with his palms facing the sky and spent half a day healing his injuries.

Then, with Shen Yi, he immersed himself in the Jade Register Heavenly Book.

On the Desolation and vast plain, countless precious swords are stuck upside down in the earth, as if only the boundless and thick soil can bear their unparalleled sharpness.

Call!!

A gentle breeze swept by, and Yang Tianyou's figure appeared in the Blade Prison.

Looking at the dense forest of blades before him and feeling the different Blade Intents, he raised his right arm and held the Twin Blades in his palm.

Clang!! Clang!!

At his command, ten precious swords rose into the air, each one graceful, sharp, heavy, and explosive... They all radiated brilliant light as they swept across the sky together.

Time flies, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the clouds above the secluded mountain valley shifted and changed, the wind and clouds gathered, and Spiritual Power surged. A domineering and sharp platinum longsword was slowly drawn from its sheath, with Yang Tianyou as its scabbard.

Deep within his soul, the Blade Seed hummed and trembled, and cracks appeared, growing ever more numerous.

Finally, like a mountain torrent that had accumulated to its limit, it broke through the obstruction of the rocks and surged forth in a mighty torrent.

The Blade Seed is broken, the Blade Intent emerges!

Manifested in the outside world, it was a tangible platinum longsword, completely drawn from Yang Tianyou's body.

Clang!~

The Blade Cry shook the heavens. Centered on Yang Tianyou, all the soil, rocks, grass and trees within a radius of three hundred feet were cleaved in two, the cut surfaces as smooth as mirrors!

Perfected Blade Intent, accomplished!

His eyes opened, and the materialized pupils transformed into blades, piercing two dark holes in the ground in front of him.

Yang Tianyou's face was slightly pale, and his lips twitched, a sign that he was in severe pain.

At his current pace, it will take him another three to four years to break through to the Perfected Blade Intent.

While he could force a breakthrough by absorbing a large amount of Blade Intent through the power of the Blade Prison, he would have to endure the intense pain of being pierced by ten thousand blades.

Furthermore, this method cannot be easily used for decades to come.

The power that must be accumulated over time risks getting out of control.

Fortunately, he had accumulated his Blade Intent for over twenty years, and his foundation was solid enough that he could withstand the sudden breakthrough.

"After recuperating for half a month, I'll go and challenge the ninth level!" Yang Tianyou muttered to himself. He closed his eyes and meditated, his mind drifting into the Unseen, using the vastness of heaven and earth to combat the pain in his Fleshly Body.

Two weeks later!

The Four Symbols Tower has nine stories!

Facing the middle-aged man again, Yang Tianyou was now 60% confident of defeating him!

Boom!!

The battle began, and both vanished simultaneously.

Clang!~

Countless platinum-gold blade beams raged through the nine-layered space.

He activated Great White Gold Eyes at full power, and this time he did not use Falling Star, but instead used Great White Domain, which has binding and control capabilities.

Buzz!!

The tangible pulling force came from all directions, far stronger than the magnetic field of the Falling Star itself.

The middle-aged man seemed like a wild beast that had fallen into a quagmire, his speed suddenly decreasing.

Yang Tianyou seized this opportunity and went all out!

Great White Heavenly Blade!

With the enhancement of Perfected Blade Intent, the power of this sword technique is in no way weaker than a true Divine Ability.

Clang!!

The middle-aged man parried with his knife, his powerful Law Power surging and transforming into a white, scaled dragon. Amidst roars, it snaked its way towards Yang Tianyou's head and bit down hard.

Boom! Boom!

The two sides fought fiercely, but this time, their strength did not widen the gap.

With the abundant life force emanating from the Star-Chart Disk, Yang Tianyou fought with increasing ferocity and gradually began to gain the upper hand.

In contrast, the middle-aged man had more and more injuries on his body.

First, he lost an arm, then his chest was pierced by Starlight, leaving a large hole, and finally his head was severed by Twin Blades intertwined with blue and green lightning.

Bang!!

The middle-aged man's body disintegrated and disappeared, turning into countless streams of light.

These rays of light condensed before Yang Tianyou, transforming into a cluster of characters.

Name: Xiu He

Level: Battle Trial A

Rating: Extreme

At the same time, outside, a wide light screen suddenly emitted a thousand feet of golden light, flowing upwards like a waterfall, coloring the entire sky golden and attracting the attention of all cultivators.

This is a phenomenon that can only be triggered by cultivators on the ninth floor of the Four Symbols Tower.

Amidst pairs of gazes filled with surprise, anticipation, or envy, Huayu's name on the screen regressed to fourth place, replaced by the name Xiu He!

[Third place, Xiu He, cleared level nine]

Immediately, an uproar erupted in front of the Four Symbols Tower!