"It wouldn't open?"
Fang Chen could not help frowning. He had thought he could push the door open easily, but even after using all his strength, it had not budged.
He stepped back and looked up at the Black Ancient Tower. Then he walked toward one of its windows. The tower was still unfinished, and the window was an empty opening with nothing in it.
At a window on the first floor, Fang Chen held out the Floating Immortal Sword and pushed it through. To his surprise, the sword passed through easily.
"No Restriction, and no Barrier!"
Fang Chen paused. Then, gathering his courage, he reached in with his hand, only to find it blocked by a mysterious force.
"I can't get in?"
Fang Chen froze for a moment, though he had expected as much.
He returned to the tower's entrance, summoned the Floating Immortal Sword, and drew it lightly across the door.
Clang...
The sword made a crisp sound as it scraped across the door, but it left not so much as a mark.
Hum, hum, hum...
The Floating Immortal Sword vibrated fiercely. A surge of powerful energy poured from it into Fang Chen's body, warming him all over as his Soul Power rapidly grew stronger.
Such pure energy!
Fang Chen was secretly astonished. He had not expected to find such a wondrous tower atop Red Stone Mountain. No longer in any hurry to get inside, he gripped the Floating Immortal Sword and hacked at the door with all his strength.
Clang!
The sword struck the door hard, scattering sparks. A powerful recoil shuddered through Fang Chen and numbed his arm. But the next instant, an even greater surge of energy poured from the sword into his body. The numbness vanished, and he felt the power within him soar.