Speak More Respectfully

Wang Chen was stunned to see Yang Shan standing in front of the tallest tower at the top of the mountain.

"Impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Wang Chen had seen geniuses stronger than him before.

For example, Feng Qing'er, the disciple of Thunder Lord, the master of Feng Qing'er Wind and Thunder Pavilion, suffered a lot at her hands.

But Wang Chen, no matter what, could still hold his own against Feng Qing'er for a hundred or two hundred moves.

They can barely be considered to be on the same level.

But Yang Shan took less than ten seconds to walk from the foot of the mountain to the top!

Can this even be considered a human being?

If we only compare based on this mountain climbing experience, none of the eight Wang Chen are as good as Yang Shan.

Wang Chen started to go crazy, making up all sorts of excuses. "This pressure has no effect on Dou Zong! It must be like this! It must be like this!"

To be honest, Wang Chen guessed half of it correctly.

This pressure wasn't ineffective against Dou Zong, but rather against Yang Shan! This pressure didn't originate from cultivation level, but from the "Tyrant Blade" technique! The powerful figure who created this secret realm left the true essence of the "Tyrant Blade" on the mountain! When Yang Shan reached the foot of the mountain, the system gave him a notification that he wouldn't be affected by the pressure of the blade's power.

However, the system message also stated that he could only choose one tower to attempt the challenge, and if he failed, he might die.

Once he dies, he will have to return to the Black-Corner Region.

If he wanted to play it safe, Yang Shan could have chosen a tower with a lower elevation to attempt the challenge.

Anyway, this secret realm will open again.

But Yang Shan has already used up two points of Good Fortune, so it would be inappropriate to back down now.

Even the Old Schemer has his moments of passion! "I refuse to believe I can't get through this! At worst, I'll just go back to the Black-Corner Region, then send my message from the Jia Nan Academy. It won't take more than a few days!"

Yang Shan, who had a way out, remained calm.

The opportunity is right in front of him, so why not seize it now? Seeing the white light shining on him, Yang Shan casually flicked the hem of his Scarlet Spirit Cloak and disappeared from the spot.

The next instant, Yang Shan appeared inside the tower.

The light was dim, and ahead, a slightly ethereal figure sat cross-legged on the ground.

His face was slightly thin, and his eyes were closed, as if he were dozing.

Behind this figure is a display stand.

There were at least nine knives on it.

Yang Shan tried using the system's detection function, but only got a name: [Tower Guardian Remnant Soul]! Yang Shan speculated that this remnant soul was very likely similar to Mystic Wrath Thunder Lord, who specially separated a wisp of his soul to find a suitable successor.

The original body of this remnant soul should be the Dou Zun expert created this secret realm.

Proper etiquette is essential.

Yang Shan cupped his hands and said respectfully:

"Junior Yang Shan greets Senior!"

The remnant soul opened its eyes.

In that instant, Yang Shan seemed to see countless blades hurtling towards him! It wasn't just a feeling!

I really saw it!

But these blades should not be shaped.

Moreover, Yang Shan also noticed that his "Tyrant Blade" sword aura had been automatically activated, and his Dou Qi was beginning to be consumed.

Yang Shan roughly understood.

In reality, the so-called "majesty" and "imposing presence" are mostly just "feelings," similar to what we imagine.

But in the game, these relatively abstract concepts are directly visualized!

As Yang Shan's sword energy erupted from within his body, the countless blades that were attacking him also stopped.

The remnant soul chuckled softly, "Heh, it really is the Mysterious Chapter of ' Tyrant Blade '!"

Yang Shan frowned as he looked at the blades that filled the entire space, not daring to relax for a moment.

He could sense that these blades, formed from the aura of the sword, possessed extremely high destructive power! Since he recognized the "Tyrant Blade," why didn't he withdraw his aura? The remnant soul looked at Yang Shan for a long while before finally saying, "You, a mere One-Star Dou Zong, are simply not qualified to receive my inheritance!"

After saying that, the remnant soul's eyelids drooped slightly.

Countless blades trembled and attacked Yang Shan once again!

Yang Shan hadn't expected the remnant soul to attack directly.

The space inside the tower was too cramped, filled entirely with blades.

Even using "Three Thousand Thunder Movement" wouldn't be able to bypass it.

The remnant soul's sudden attack was unexpected by Yang Shan.

But during the brief pause in the blade's movement, Yang Shan was not lost in thought.

This dense array of blades has a loophole; by simply breaking three blades, one can pass through the array.

However, once Yang Shan passes through this loophole, he will have to kill his way to the remnant soul and face it head-on!

Yang Shan was unclear about how this inheritance was to be obtained.

But since this remnant soul is guarding the tower, and it attacks without warning.

Then don't blame him for being impolite!

As long as the remnant soul is destroyed.

Everything in this tower is naturally his!

He, Blade Sovereign, has plenty of ways to deal with remnant souls! Blood Roar was drawn.

Thanks to his previous encounter with the blade array, Yang Shan activated his "Tyrant Blade" sword aura, which has now reached seven layers.

Coordinating with the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning, Yang Shan unleashed three consecutive strikes, each one precisely hitting the blade that blocked the opening.

The road is now open; the remnants of the soul lie ahead.

Three Thousand Thunder Movement!

Tyrant Blade - Seven Kills!

The remnant soul snorted coldly, its power rising even higher! The tip of the Blood Roar Blade was only three feet away from the remnant soul.

But this three-foot distance was like an insurmountable chasm, blocking the Blood Roar Blade in place, unable to advance an inch! The blade aura of "Tyrant Blade - Seven Kills" along with the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning covering the Blood Roar Blade and the power of the remnant soul formed a battle of attrition.

Even after Yang Shan exhausted his sword energy, he still couldn't advance any further.

The remnant soul looked at him with disdain:

"It's been too long! Even trash can learn my ' Tyrant Blade '!"

As soon as the remnant soul finished speaking, his face stiffened.

One hundred phantom monsters crowded inside the tower, and the blades formed by the force of the swords were brutally dispersed by the phantoms.

The Soul Strength of Spirit Realm Middle Stage condensed and took shape in the mouth of the demonic beast phantom.

With just a snap of Yang Shan's fingers, the tower would be subjected to a double impact of soul and sound waves!

The contemptuous gaze remained, but it shifted to Yang Shan's eyes. "I advise you to speak more respectfully. A mere remnant soul can be reduced to ashes with a snap of my fingers!"

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the tide turned!

Hearing Yang Shan's blunt threat, the remnant soul was not afraid but laughed instead, "Good! Good! Good!"

After saying "good" three times, the remnant soul stared directly at Yang Shan:

"You are indeed worthy of receiving my inheritance!"

Yang Shan did not retract "The Lingering Spirit Hundred Howls" because of the remnant soul's concession.

"I'm giving you a chance. Explain the situation inside this tower, and as the tower's guardian, why did you attack without saying a word? Explain yourself, and you might be able to prolong your life a little longer!"

The remnant soul was somewhat helpless:

"Kid, you can't possibly not see that I'm testing you, can you?"

Yang Shan showed no mercy whatsoever:

"All I know is that you just tried to kill me! You only have one chance; the choice is yours—to speak or not to speak!"

The soul power emanating from the hundreds of phantom demonic beasts increased by another three points, seemingly about to roar out and obliterate the remnant Soul Roar!

But the remnant soul remained calm and composed, observing Yang Shan with great interest:

"A purple mist appears between your eyebrows, and golden light floats around your body. You possess extraordinary lightning Heavenly Flames within you. With just one glance, I can tell that you, young friend, have the potential to become Dou Sheng!"

"But young friend, do you know why, despite your extraordinary talent, I say you are unworthy of receiving the inheritance?"

The remnant soul waved its hand. "Stop your Dou Technique, I'd like to have a proper talk with you."

Yang Shan sheathed the Blood Roar Blade Sheath with a casual wave of his hand, the hundred phantom images of demonic beasts slowly dissipated.

The remnant soul's expression finally changed. "I still have the strength to fight. You really dare to withdraw your attack?"

Yang Shan: "The Tyrant Blade has helped me a lot. Since you are the founder of the Tyrant Blade, I will give you some face!"

By destroying the remnant soul, one should theoretically be able to obtain the inheritance.

But Yang Shan recalled that although the remnant soul of the Ghoul Lord Mountain had clearly dissipated, it was summoned back by the Mystic Wrath Thunder Lord Nu during the Heart Demon Trial, and the remnant soul's memories were obtained.

Then the original body of this remnant soul might also have a way to recover the remnant soul's memories.

Moreover, the remnant soul actually praised him for having the "appearance of Dou Sheng," which at least indicates that the remnant soul is already showing goodwill.

Whether to antagonize a mysterious and powerful figure or forge a good relationship is essentially an open-book exam.

Yang Shan was confident that even if he removed "The Lingering Spirit Hundred Howls", he could still control this remnant soul.

After all, he had secretly consumed a full thousand points of Dou Qi while this remnant soul was speaking!

As Earth Rank Middle-Level Dou Technique with Golden Word Seal, once the "Imprisoning Spirit True Skill" is unleashed, wouldn't this remnant soul be at his mercy?

Let's see what the remnant soul has to say.

The remnant soul rose, placing his hands behind his back. "Young friend, you are unaware of the truth. My ' Tyrant Blade ' is no ordinary technique. It demands a higher level of mental fortitude than innate talent!"

"Therefore, the test left by my true self, talent is only secondary."

"If someone is as cowardly as a mouse, even if they are a once-in-a-millennium genius, they are not worthy of learning the Tyrant Blade!"

"Power arises from the heart. Without the domineering spirit to look down upon the world, how can it be called ' Tyrant Blade '?"

Yang Shan began to speak:

"So everything you did just now, senior, was merely to test my character?"

The remnant soul's admiration for Yang Shan was evident. "You call yourself a junior, then you call yourself 'this seat,' and then you call yourself a junior again. Young friend, your domineering aura is different from mine, and your sword has Blade Sheath!"

The lingering soul paced back and forth:

"I had just displayed the might of Dou Zun, yet you were able to find the flaw in the sword formation in such a short time, draw your sword at me, and prepare Sonic Dou Skills to kill me. Yet you were able to dissipate your advantage with just a word from me. You even had a backup plan!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Shan understood that the "Imprisoning Spirit True Skill" he had prepared had been discovered by the remnant soul.

But the remnant soul was not dissatisfied; on the contrary, it admired him even more. "He is not only exceptionally courageous, but also cautious!"

"You must be very skilled at drawing your sword!"

Yang Shan nodded:

"What you said is right, senior."

The remnant soul sighed, "Very well, after waiting for thousands of years, I have finally found a successor who satisfies me. If you kill me, you can still obtain the Inheritance Jade Slip in this tower. But since you have sheathed your sword, I cannot leave without giving something in return."

The remnant soul pointed to the stairs behind it:

"Go upstairs. The Earth Chapter of ' Tyrant Blade ' is upstairs. After you take the jade and silk, I will give you a trial. If you can pass it, I will give you the clues to the opportunity in the Tyrant Blade - Heaven Chapter '!"

Yang Shan's heart skipped a beat. "The Tyrant Blade, has Heaven Chapter? Heaven Rank Dou Skills?"

The remnant soul laughed arrogantly, "What, Dou Technique that can only be cultivated by a disdainful mindset is not worthy of the Heavenly Rank?"

Yang Shan clasped his hands in a salute:

"Thank you, senior! I'll be going now!"

Seeing that Yang Shan went upstairs without hesitation, the remnant soul muttered to itself:

"Fortunately, my three thousand years of waiting have not been in vain."

Yang Shan went upstairs. The second floor was even smaller than the first floor. On the stone platform in the center was a piece of jade.

Yang Shan stepped forward, picked up the jade scroll, and the voice of the remnant soul reached Yang Shan ears:

"Young friend, are you willing to accept the trial?"

Yang Shan put away the jade and silk. "Senior, please come on over!"

"Good! That's pretty arrogant!"

The remnant soul's voice ceased, and Yang Shan's vision began to change.

Once his vision cleared, Yang Shan found himself on a grassland.

The wind blows across the grassland, revealing cattle and sheep.

But now, as the wind blows and the grass bows its head, what Yang Shan sees is a pack of wolves!

[Ding! Player, please note that you are undergoing a special trial. The test is to defeat all wolf-type monsters within the trial!]

[This trial has the following restrictions: Flight is prohibited, and defensive Dou Technique are not allowed. For offensive Dou Technique, only the "Tyrant Blade - Mysterious Chapter" can be used.]

[Wolf-type magical beasts cannot use Demon Energy for protection. The current number of remaining wolf-type magical beasts is 999!]

[After the ten-second countdown ends, the trial officially begins: ten, nine, eight.]

Yang Shan's eyelids twitched:

"No way! Where did we find so many Seventh-Rank Magical Beast?"

A large, dark pack of wolves began to surround Yang Shan from Ba Fang.

Yang Shan glanced around briefly.

These wolf-like magical beasts were mainly elite Seventh Order creatures, but Yang Shan also spotted a Seventh Order King of Beasts among them.

However, the presence of the Thousand Beast King was not detected.

With this lineup, even if Yang Shan goes all out, he'll still be under a lot of pressure!

Moreover, the restrictions are so severe.

Is the attack Dou Technique limited to "Tyrant Blade"? Does Overload count as Dou Technique? After the countdown ended, Yang Shan immediately tried to conjure a cluster of Sea Heart Flame and a cluster of Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning.

Blue Flame and Blood Lightning successfully clashed within the wolf pack.

But the two Heaven and Earth Oddities came together, their volume grew smaller and smaller, and finally they disappeared into nothingness together!

Yang Shan's face stiffened.

Overload is unusable, this is really tricky! Fortunately, Yang Shan has plenty of tricks up his sleeve.

These wolf-like magical beasts were all at the early stage of the Seventh Order. Even the King of Beasts among them was far slower than him! The wolf pack had already charged in. If he was surrounded and attacked from both sides, and could not use his Protective Gang Qi, Yang Shan's meager 50,000-plus health points would probably be devoured by the wolves in just a few breaths.

Fortunately, the grassland is vast, so we can play guerrilla warfare with the wolf pack.

He possesses the Sea Heart Flame, making his Dou Qi endurance far superior to that of these wolf-like magical beasts!

Three Thousand Thunder Movement!

Yang Shan instantly appeared a hundred feet away! Even if he "Sky Tread" he couldn't use it, with his current speed, he could use "Three Thousand Thunder Movement" to run three or four hundred feet in 1.5 seconds, which would not be difficult.

Yang Shan stood still, trying to step forward, but ripples spread out in front of him, making it impossible to move forward even a step! Wolves were already attacking from behind, so Yang Shan could only draw his sword. They pounced, bit, and clawed, but Yang Shan easily dodged them all.

Blood Roar Blade sliced through the belly of a wolf beast, splattering blood everywhere.

But Yang Shan did not stay in the same place. He used the Three Thousand Thunder Movement again and arrived at another place.

Here, spatial ripples were also hindering him! "This trial even restricts his movement range?"