Nine-story Tower, Spiritual Energy Infusion! [Please Follow for More! Happy New Year's Eve!]

As the voice gradually faded into the void.

The Mirror of Judgment erupted with a pillar of light that reached the heavens and pierced the earth, enveloping all the remaining participants of the Spirit Road.

Everyone knew the situation on the Spirit Road by heart.

Some people believed they had no chance of obtaining the Spirit Crown, so they naturally waited to accept the Spirit Road's final Spiritual Energy Infusion.

There were quite a few people like that.

When Bing Tianxiao opened his eyes again, the desolate mountain road before him had vanished, replaced by a grand and solemn Golden Hall.

Above the hall stood five unfathomable auras as deep as abysses. They were none other than the deans of the Five Great Academies.

"Little fellow, well done."

Dean Tian Song of the Qing Tian Spirit Academy was the first to speak.

Stroking his beard, he laughed heartily as his eyes swept over Bing Tianxiao, his undisguised admiration filling his gaze. "In a place like the Spirit Road, it's not only a test of strength but also of character. You certainly gave us old fellows quite a show."

"Indeed, to break through the deadlock under such circumstances and ultimately win the championship.

"You truly deserve the title of Spirit Crown Holder."

Dean Tai Cang also nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of expectation.

Under the surrounding gazes, some jealous and others awestruck, Bing Tianxiao cupped his hands toward the figures above. "You flatter me, deans. I merely got lucky."

"Luck is also a part of strength."

Dean Tang Qiu gave a light laugh, her gaze sweeping over Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan beside him.

It finally landed on Mu Chen. "This year's Spirit Road has produced quite a few remarkable talents."

Only Dean Tian Sheng of the Sacred Spirit Academy had a gloomy expression.

He flicked his sleeve and snorted coldly. "Now that the victor has been decided, let's begin."

"Mm."

The other four nodded as well.

They immediately got to the main topic:

"You have all performed very well. Through the Mirror of Judgment, we observed your experiences on the Spirit Road.

"To have made it this far, you can all be considered true favored children of heaven. The Five Great Academies have completely opened their doors to you.

"You all know what comes next. Everyone who has come here will receive the Spirit Road's final infusion.

"But it depends on the tokens in your hands. A first-level token will receive one Spiritual Energy Infusion.

"A Nine-level Token will receive nine Spiritual Energy Infusions.

"At the same time, those who possess a Nine-level Token will receive a drastically different evaluation from the Five Great Academies.

"Every one of them possesses the qualifications to be conferred the title of 'King.'"

The words "qualifications to be a King" caused an uproar among most of the students. This was practically the highest honor on the Spirit Road.

It could be said that those evaluated as possessing the qualifications to be Kings would inevitably receive the academies' attention in the future.

No wonder the requirements for a Nine-level Token were so difficult. It was simply unclear who would receive the evaluation of being qualified to become a King on this year's Spirit Road.

"This Nine-story Platform corresponds to the tokens of each level. The first level is the first floor. Take your places."

With a point of his finger, Dean Tian Sheng of the Sacred Spirit Academy caused the illusory platform to fully manifest in the world.

As Dean Tian Sheng's voice fell, an ancient and desolate pressure suddenly erupted from the towering Nine-story Golden Platform.

That pressure was there to test the qualifications of those who ascended the platform.

Under the gazes of countless people, Bing Tianxiao was the first to step forward.

His expression was calm and his figure moved like the wind. Under the countless complicated gazes, he stepped into the air one step at a time.

The first floor, the second floor... the fifth floor...

The pressure that weighed on ordinary students like Mount Tai was like a gentle breeze brushing past his face. It could not even make the corner of his clothes pause for half a moment.

In the blink of an eye, he was already standing at the very top of the pyramid—the ninth floor.

Bing Tianxiao stood with his hands behind his back, looking down from the highest point as the fierce wind whipped his black hair, making it flutter loudly.

At this moment, the usual laziness on his body had completely vanished.

In its place was a sharpness and dominance that made hearts tremble.

As the Spirit Crown Holder, he should stand at the peak.

Right behind him came a captivating silver figure.

Holding the Luoshen Sword, Luo Li stepped forward with lotus blossoms blooming beneath her feet.

She did not look at anyone else. Those glasslike eyes held only the back of that one person.

With a light figure, she landed on the ninth floor and then naturally stood half a step behind Bing Tianxiao's side.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort rang out as Wen Qingxuan transformed into a streak of light, proud as a golden phoenix.

After several flashes, she broke through the obstruction of the pressure and landed steadily on the other side of the ninth floor.

Her beautiful eyes shifted as she glanced at Bing Tianxiao and Luo Li. Her red lips curved slightly, carrying the proud defiance of someone unwilling to lose.

Next, Mu Chen's expression remained calm. He seemed neither hurried nor heated, yet his speed was astonishingly fast, and he likewise stepped onto the ninth floor without the slightest obstruction.

Behind him, Wu Ling wore a fitted martial outfit and moved with steady, powerful steps. Every footfall seemed to resound like muffled thunder.

In the end, he too stood upon the highest platform symbolizing King-level qualifications.

At this point, five figures stood shoulder to shoulder on the ninth floor.

They were like five insurmountable mountains. The auras they emanated made everyone below feel a wave of suffocation.

As for the other students, they looked at the five people high above them, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

But they could only sigh helplessly.

When one's skills were inferior to another's, one could only accept the result.

Afterward, the remaining dozens of figures began setting out one after another.

Ji Xuan's expression was so gloomy it seemed almost ready to drip water. He stared fixedly at Bing Tianxiao standing at the highest point, a flash of venom passing through his eyes.

In the end, he gritted his teeth and landed at the back of the ninth floor.

Although he was still on the ninth floor, compared with the person standing high above him in first place, he seemed to be a head shorter and had become nothing more than a complete foil.

Quite a few others also landed on the ninth floor, though many familiar names were missing.

As everyone took their positions, the entire Nine-story Golden Platform seemed to activate.

From bottom to top, the number of people formed a pyramid-like distribution.

The bottom level had the most people, and the higher they went, the fewer there were, until only a scant dozen or so remained on the ninth floor.

This stark sense of class hierarchy was displayed cruelly and truly before everyone.

"Good. Since everyone has taken their place."

Dean Tai Cang looked at the spirited young men and women on the ninth floor, his eyes filled with delight, then waved his hand.

"Then let the Spiritual Energy Infusion begin!"

As his voice fell, the five deans acted simultaneously.

High above, the winds and clouds changed color as vast Spiritual Energy poured down like the Milky Way cascading from the nine heavens.

In an instant, the magnificent Nine-story Golden Platform was completely submerged in dazzling light.

Upon closer inspection, one would discover that this Spiritual Energy had actually been refined from the essences of countless heavenly treasures through the profound workings of the Mirror of Judgment.

Only the Five Great Academies could produce such resources for their students to use.

Everyone on the platform felt the purity of the Spiritual Energy and no longer wasted time. They sat down cross-legged one after another.

They circulated their respective cultivation methods to their heart's content, drawing the Spiritual Energy into their bodies.