Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit, Three Choices

As Chen Feng stepped onto the ninth floor, his heart was filled with a mixture of solemnity and anticipation.

Based on his previous assumptions, the ninth floor should be home to peak third-tier Demons.

He had previously managed to kill a peak third-tier wolf demon.

Therefore, he didn't have too many worries.

However, to his surprise, after entering the ninth floor, it was eerily quiet.

There were no roars of Demons, nor any illusions attacking him.

This ninth floor was completely silent.

The ground was paved with white jade stones.

Only in the center was there a white jade platform placed quietly. The platform was about two meters long, and its height and width were both about one meter.

On the platform, from left to right, were three white jade slips.

A small formation was covering the jade slips.

"Is this some kind of cultivation technique?"

Chen Feng's eyes widened in surprise, and he murmured softly.

This scene was just like when he was choosing cultivation techniques in the Scripture Pavilion before.

Except now, on this floor, there were only these three jade slips.

This made him feel a bit surprised.

He didn't know what was going on.

He now regretted not gathering more information about the trials of the Wind and Cloud Tower before entering.

Looking back, it was clearly not as he had expected!

While he was still in doubt, suddenly, a fluctuation flashed on the platform.

Then, a figure like a pillar of light appeared, transforming into the image of an old man wearing coarse linen clothes.

His hair was completely white, and his face wore a gentle smile.

Looking at Chen Feng, he chuckled and said, "I didn't expect that the person who attracted attention would actually be a martial artist of the Lower Three Ranks."

The gentle old man said with a smile.

Chen Feng's expression became serious. He took a step back, looking at the person before him, his heart filled with shock.

Although he knew this was a fantasy world, it was the first time he had seen something like this, where a phantom white figure could be condensed out of thin air.

Even though the condensed old man looked harmless.

Just the phantom nature of his form was enough to make Chen Feng feel shocked and solemn.

Of course, he didn't dare to have any other thoughts. He simply cupped his hands and said, "Student Chen Feng greets Senior."

No matter what it was, within the Wind and Cloud Tower, it should be related to the Demon Patrol Guard!

It was good news that they hadn't attacked directly.

The phantom old man could see Chen Feng's thoughts and chuckled, "This old man is the Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit. I am very happy to see a new genius born among our human race."

"Do you have any questions? You can ask them now."

Chen Feng's eyes widened in shock, "Tower Spirit?"

"The tower spirit of this tower?"

The phantom old man chuckled, "Naturally, I am the tower spirit of this tower."

Chen Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

In this kind of fantasy world, he had seen some information.

In this world, when weapons reached a certain level, they could potentially develop a spirit.

It was quite normal for a spirit to appear here.

However, at this moment, the phantom tower spirit continued with a smile, "Not just of this tower. In the Great Gan Dynasty, all affiliated academies of the Demon Patrol Division have two Wind and Cloud Towers."

"All the tower spirits of these Wind and Cloud Towers are this old man."

The Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit said with a smile, still with a smile on his face.

Chen Feng, at this moment, was completely stunned. "What? The tower spirits of all the Wind and Cloud Towers are you, Senior?"

Chen Feng was truly shocked!

Based on the information he currently possessed, the Great Gan Dynasty had territory spanning the thirty-six prefectures of the Nine Provinces.

And the Black Stone City where he was now located was merely one of the county towns in Nanshan Prefecture, Yun Province.

There were at least dozens of similar county towns in one prefecture.

And at least hundreds of academies in one province.

Across the Nine Provinces, that meant thousands of academies!

Was it all just this one artifact spirit?

The Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit chuckled, "Naturally. The Wind and Cloud Ranking is a top-tier Dao artifact of the Demon Patrol Division. I've only manifested a few thousand avatars."

"Each avatar guards a sub-tower. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't appear."

"This time, it's only because I sensed your rapid clearance speed that I've appeared, to see what your talent is like."

Chen Feng felt a sense of relief upon hearing this and said with a smile, "So that's how it is."

"I wonder how this talent is assessed?"

He was also a bit puzzled, not understanding what the Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit meant.

The Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit then walked to the stone platform behind them and said with a smile, "Here are three Profound grade high-quality martial arts techniques. Following the previous testing procedure, if you can comprehend the entry-level of one of these techniques within a day, you will pass the assessment."

"However, your clearance speed was very fast, so I think you can have a better choice."

"I can make the decision to exchange these three Profound grade martial arts techniques for three Earth-grade cultivation methods. You can choose any one of them to cultivate. If you can reach the entry-level within a day, you will have passed."

"Of course, you can also choose the Profound grade martial arts techniques."

Chen Feng's face showed surprise and joy, "Are there such rewards?"

It was truly beyond his expectations!

The reason he had challenged the Wind and Cloud Tower this time was to obtain points.

Then, he could exchange them for resources to cultivate, which also included acquiring new cultivation methods.

He hadn't expected that there would also be a talent assessment within the Wind and Cloud Tower.

Just cultivating martial arts techniques held no difficulty for him. With the proficiency system, he could engrave any technique after practicing it once.

This way, it wouldn't even take a full day.

After a brief moment of thought, Chen Feng said, "Naturally, I will choose the Earth-grade cultivation methods."

Then, he asked doubtfully, "Senior Tower Spirit, can I only cultivate one? Can't I cultivate all three?"

The Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit laughed, "Haha, of course, you can. However, for a martial artist, talent and energy are both limited. Earth-grade cultivation methods can even be used by Grandmasters."

"For cultivation methods of this level, being able to cultivate just one is enough to bring about a tremendous change in one's combat power."

"Greed for more leads to less."

As he spoke, the Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit's eyes held a hint of persuasion.

As the Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit, he had seen too many geniuses over the years.

He had even provided upgrades to Earth-grade cultivation methods and martial arts techniques, and even Heaven-grade martial arts.

Yet, the number of prodigy martial artists who ultimately rose to prominence was still too few.

The Chen Feng before him, while good, clearing eight floors in one go and at a fast speed had caught his attention.

However, in his understanding of prodigies, Chen Feng did not belong to the absolute top tier.

Instead, because of what Chen Feng had just said, wanting to cultivate three Earth-grade cultivation methods simultaneously, he felt a trace of displeasure.

Chen Feng merely smiled and said, "May I ask what standard you can provide, senior?"

"I can try."

Earth-grade cultivation methods!

He had only seen a few of them in the Scripture Pavilion.

Furthermore, the exchange price was extremely exorbitant.

Since there was such a good opportunity this time, he truly did not want to give it up.

The Wind and Cloud Tower Spirit looked at Chen Feng, feeling a bit displeased, "Since that's the case, I'll give you an opportunity."