At a hundred times the gravity, a body weighing a little over a hundred jin would have to bear more than ten thousand jin of force upon entering a level-nine Starfall Cave. At a thousand times the gravity, that would be over a hundred thousand jin. Even for a Golden Core cultivator, that was no easy burden. And gravity was only one factor; the fierce winds, which could also threaten Golden Core cultivators, demanded constant vigilance. These Giant Stone Clan members actually cultivated in such a perilous environment. No wonder they had so many powerful warriors.
"As a body cultivator, I can naturally see how entering a place like this could help improve my strength." Lu Xiaotian asked, "Could I enter the level-nine Starfall Cave too?" After all, he had once spent time in the Hunyuan Dao Repository and knew how much external stimulation could help a body cultivator.
"Of course. Brother Lu is our honored guest. If you want to enter the Starfall Cave, I can take you there anytime. But do you intend to accept Tuochiyu's challenge?" Tuoba Hong asked.
"Would refusing have any consequences for me?" Lu Xiaotian asked.
"Well, it wouldn't have any real consequences, but Tuochiyu would think you looked down on him. Our Giant Stone Clan never turns down a challenge from someone of equal rank. If you refuse, I'm afraid it could affect how the other clan members see you, too." Tuoba Hong's speech grew more and more fluent.
"Let's wait until your Grand Elder decides how to treat me and my spirit beast before we decide anything," Lu Xiaotian said calmly. "Besides, I've already fought several battles before coming here, so I'm not in a position to accept your challenges right now."
After hearing Tuoba Hong's account, Tuochiyu nodded in understanding and