The Severed World

On the second level of the God Descending Tower, in the vast wilderness, Yi Yun swiftly traversed the forest. He unleashed the <Golden Crow Sun-Plunder> technique, moving with the agility of a rabbit and the swiftness of a falcon through the woods. His goal was... the deeper reaches of the second level of the God Descending Tower.

Yi Yun desperately wanted the red lotus from the lava lake, but no matter how he calculated, he felt that with his current strength, it was impossible to succeed. Dozens of strange birds became an insurmountable obstacle for Yi Yun.

These strange birds don't rest even at night; instead, they stare with eyes like green lamps, guarding their territory.

Under these circumstances, Yi Yun didn't want to waste any more time there. However, he didn't intend to give up on the red lotus in the lava lake just like that. He simply stepped back temporarily to continue exploring the second level of the God Descending Tower. He already had a plan to snatch the treasure from the tiger's mouth, but he still needed an opportunity to realize this plan.

Now, Yi Yun is exploring the second level of the God Descending Tower in order to find this opportunity.

At the same time, Yi Yun also wanted to seize the time to improve his strength. Only when he was strong could things that were originally impossible become possible.

Yi Yun kept his Energy Vision open as he headed deeper into the second level of the God Descending Tower.

Under the influence of the Purple Crystal, all energy fluctuations in the wasteland are clearly visible and nowhere to hide.

After days of infiltration, raids, and battles, Yi Yun still couldn't find the right opportunity. He thus arrived at the end of the second level of the God Descending Tower...

These days, Yi Yun has been God Descending Tower. He has explored a large area of the second floor and roughly knows that this world is about several thousand miles in circumference. The lava lake where the red lotus grows is located in the very center, and now, Yi Yun is in the deepest part of this world.

Based on Yi Yun's consistent experience, the deepest part of a world should be where the most Great Wilderness gather, which is why he came here.

Looking around, Yi Yun saw endless mountain peaks everywhere. These towering mountain ranges were suddenly cut off when they reached a certain area, like a great dragon being cleaved in two, leaving a clean cut surface.

Yi Yun couldn't help but guess that this land might have originally been part of a certain world, but it was forcibly separated by the people who built this secret realm and placed inside the God Descending Tower.

If that's true, then this slash capable of splitting the continent is truly terrifying.

However... compared to the astonishing sword mark in the Pure Yang Sword Palace, it is perhaps still somewhat lacking. That sword mark, even after countless years, still retains an indescribable Mysterious Charm that is awe-inspiring.

Yi Yun used his Movement Technique to enter the mountain range.

He quickly discovered that the deepest part of the second level of the God Descending Tower, a mountain range, which he had originally thought would be teeming with powerful wild beasts, was actually not very numerous. Even if there were any, they were not very powerful, Yi Yun could handle them with his own strength.

This disappointed Yi Yun somewhat. Perhaps, in this world, only the most central lava lake gathers the most powerful wild beasts, while in other places, whether in the depths of this world or at its edge, the wild beasts are not powerful enough.

Yi Yun did not give up. He expanded his Energy Vision to its maximum. Suddenly, Yi Yun discovered that there seemed to be a red shadow moving in a small hill in front of him. This red shadow was emitting a very strong energy fluctuation.

"Hmm? This is..." A strange light flashed in Yi Yun's eyes.

He strained his eyes to see into the distance, extending his Energy Vision to its limit, before he could clearly see the red shadow. It was a medicinal herb, which looked somewhat like the Heavenly Auspicious Purple Sun Ginseng that Yi Yun had captured before.

"Another treasure?"

Yi Yun was stunned. There were actually two treasures on the second floor of the God Descending Tower?

This red herb may seem to be of much lower quality than the red lotus from the lava pool, but if it were taken to the outside world, it would definitely be something that major powers would covet.

Yi Yun hesitated for a moment, then cautiously observed his surroundings and quietly approached.

Yi Yun faintly smelled a strange fragrance.

Is it the scent of herbs that travels this far?

Yi Yun was somewhat surprised. He estimated that he was at least ten miles away from the herb, yet he could already smell its fragrance.

This unidentified herb grew alone in front of the mountain wall, swaying gently in the wind, its exotic fragrance drifting away with the breeze.

Such treasures are likely guarded by wild beasts, so Yi Yun became increasingly cautious. Just as he approached within about ten miles, suddenly, a chill ran through Yi Yun, and a very dangerous feeling enveloped his heart.

He leaped backward abruptly, holding his breath and completely concealing his presence, as if he had become one with the rocks and trees around him.

He lay prone on the ground, looking ahead, and in that instant, he felt as if he had been locked onto by something.

Hmm? That's...

Yi Yun saw an incredibly powerful energy source within his Energy Vision, which surprised Yi Yun.

This terrifying energy source actually comes from inside a large mountain.

To the naked eye, this mountain is covered with a layer of dark brown vegetation, and it doesn't look particularly remarkable.

However, through his Energy Vision, Yi Yun was able to clearly see the true form of the mountain.

It was... an enormous, wild beast.

It tucked its limbs in and lay prone on the ground, like a giant tortoise.

It looked like it was asleep, but Yi Yun knew it wasn't asleep at all. The unknown herb, resembling the Heavenly Auspicious Purple Sun Ginseng, was growing right next to the beast's mouth.

Another guardian beast? Every treasure on the second level of the God Descending Tower is guarded by a guardian beast. How could any trial participant possibly obtain one?

The thought flashed through Yi Yun's mind, but he immediately dismissed it.

Wrong!

Yi Yun saw that the unknown herb was actually connected to a long, thin tuber, which was growing in front of the Giant Turtle beast's forehead, hanging down like a lantern.

Upon realizing this, Yi Yun felt a chill run down his spine.

Bait!!

This "herb" is just bait. If you're foolish enough to pick it, you'll probably end up as food for that giant tortoise.

Yi Yun really wanted to curse. The first red lotus he found was guarded by a flock of strange birds, and now that he had finally found another "Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures," it was another death trap!

The dangers outweigh the opportunities on the second floor of the God Descending Tower.

The Empress Secret Realm has set up such a test; it's far too difficult. Anyone who isn't extremely cautious and dares to venture into such a secret realm is simply courting death.

However, the path of martial arts is inherently fraught with danger, and countless geniuses perish along the way.

The sense of danger lingered in Yi Yun's heart. He knew very well that this giant tortoise was far beyond his ability to handle, but he did not leave. He lay prone behind a large rock, waiting like a hunter.

...(To be continued~^~)