The Ancient Spirit Tower's Summons

After leaving the Mist Forest, Lin Yi didn't choose to return to his Lineage. Instead, he continued his journey of exploring the Profound Heaven Continent. An inexplicable urge stirred within him, as though something far away was calling to him. It was both familiar and strange, a feeling he couldn't resist.

One day, Lin Yi arrived at an ancient little town. Nestled against the mountains and beside the water, it was peaceful and serene, yet it carried an extraordinary air. The townsfolk dressed simply and spoke and acted with reverence for some mysterious power. Curious, Lin Yi asked around and eventually learned a startling secret—the mountain behind the town concealed the legendary Ancient Spirit Tower!

It was said that the Ancient Spirit Tower had been built by a powerful mage in ancient times. It held endless magic tomes and treasures, but it was also filled with the unknown and danger. Once every hundred years, the Ancient Spirit Tower would issue a summons, and those chosen by fate would have the chance to enter and uncover its mysteries. This time, the signal of its summons seemed to be coming soon!

Lin Yi's heart stirred. He knew this might be what he had been searching for all along. He decided to remain in the town and wait for the Ancient Spirit Tower's summons.

Day after day passed. Lin Yi wandered throughout the town, experiencing its customs and way of life. He discovered that although the townsfolk lived simply, each of them harbored dreams and longed for the Ancient Spirit Tower. They told Lin Yi that it wasn't merely a place of treasure, but a place where people could make their dreams come true.

At last, on a stormy night, the Ancient Spirit Tower erupted with dazzling light. The entire town was shrouded in a mysterious halo, and the air brimmed with dense magical elements. Lin Yi knew it—this was the Ancient Spirit Tower's summons!

Without hesitation, he sprinted toward the mountain behind the town, his heart filled with excitement and anticipation. When he reached the Ancient Spirit Tower, its gates slowly opened, and a beam of light shot out, enveloping him directly. Lin Yi only felt his body grow light before he was sucked into the Ancient Spirit Tower.

The interior of the Ancient Spirit Tower was spacious and mysterious, its walls covered with ancient runes and patterns. Lin Yi climbed the winding staircase, each step seeming to fall upon the dust of history. He could feel the profound magical power contained within the tower, an existence beyond his comprehension.

On the tower's second floor, Lin Yi encountered a mysterious old man. The old man wore a long robe, his beard and hair both white, while wisdom and depth shone in his eyes. He told Lin Yi that he was the guardian of the Ancient Spirit Tower and also the fortunate one chosen by its previous summons. He had waited here for a hundred years, all to pass down the Ancient Spirit Tower's secrets to the next one destined by fate.

The old man led Lin Yi through the various levels of the Ancient Spirit Tower, showing him all manner of wondrous magical items and precious tomes. However, Lin Yi noticed that powerful restrictions blocked the way through several key areas.

Seeing Lin Yi's confusion, the old man said, "Beyond these restrictions lie the Ancient Spirit Tower's true core treasures. But to break them, you must pass the trials set within the tower." Lin Yi's gaze was resolute as he declared his willingness to accept the trials.

The first trial arrived. The surrounding space transformed into a scene of blazing magma, and countless fire serpents lunged at Lin Yi. He drew upon the spiritual power within his body and cast defensive spells while searching for the fire serpents' weakness. After a bitter battle, he discovered that they feared the power of cold. He immediately cast an ice spell, freezing them all, and successfully passed the first trial.

The second trial followed close behind, this time a test of the mind. Before Lin Yi appeared all manner of bewitching illusions—wealth, power, beautiful women, everything one could desire. Yet Lin Yi kept his original purpose firmly in his heart. Unmoved, he shut his eyes and broke through the illusions with sheer strength of will.

The old man nodded in satisfaction. The restrictions gradually dispersed, and the gate leading to the core treasures swung open, revealing an incomparably brilliant radiance within.