Surviving Against All Odds!

"Incredible! The entire tower is actually constructed from Ink-Pattern Crystal!"

Jiang Yao stared in awe at the intricate patterns forming a labyrinth on the tower's surface. The value of this tower alone probably surpassed the entire fortune of many Marquis-level gods.

"No wonder the records say that once the Shixing Race achieves immortality, each of them becomes incredibly powerful, far surpassing ordinary gods of non- Human Race."

The tower had no doors, windows, or entrances. Jiang Yao used his mental power to place 100 Kui Dragon Jade pieces into the grooves on the tower.

Then a powerful fluctuation of the Origin Law of Space erupted, and before Jiang Yao could react, the scenery before him changed, and he found himself inside the Inheritance Tower.

Before Jiang Yao could even take in the interior of the Inheritance Tower, his face filled with astonishment, "The Virtual Universe Network has been interrupted?"

He could still sense the Virtual Universe, but he couldn't connect to it; it seemed as if some force from the Origin Law of Space was preventing him from logging in.

The interior of the tower is extremely spacious and empty, with only a series of steps leading people to the higher levels of the Inheritance Tower.

Jiang Yao darted to the lobby on the first floor, where he saw a pile of silvery-white ore at the entrance, some of which was lumpy and the rest was powder.

"Metal Lifeform!"

Jiang Yao, upon seeing the Bajie from the Taihuan Token on his chest, affirmed, "I saw relevant information in a record on the Virtual Universe Network. This is the corpse of the Metal Lifeform 'Weituo' after its death."

Although the treasures on this floor have definitely been stolen, the good news is that each floor does have checkpoints, so you might still have time. The Red-Pattern Crystal Armor, as Supreme Treasure capable of simultaneously weakening both physical and Soul Attack, is definitely on a higher level."

Jiang Yao swiftly transformed into Flowing Light and continuously climbed the steps upwards.

The second, third, and all the way up to the eleventh floor were empty, with the corpses of various Rock Lifeform and Metal Lifeform left behind.

Jiang Yao grew increasingly anxious, but he suddenly stopped just as he rounded the twelfth step.

In front of him stood a three-meter-tall trial participant whose skin was covered with blue patterns.

Xuanshang Royal Clan!

Moreover, they are members of the Xuanshang Royal Clan, a cosmic-level power.

"You actually dared to come in, kid! You killed Wuka, didn't you? Well, I'll send you on your way too!"

A hazy, silvery-white greatsword came hurtling towards us!

Although the giant sword appeared to be slashing from directly in front of him, Jiang Yao's soul could sense that silver-white giant swords were attacking him from all directions. At this moment, he felt as if he were surrounded by numerous sword shadows, isolated and helpless.

"Star-Illusion Sword!"

Jiang Yao was shocked. This member of the Xuanshang Royal Clan, who was at the cosmic level, was also wielding a Xing Divine Weapon, and it was even the third form of the Xing Divine Weapon!

If he were outside, he could naturally escape at top speed, but the limited space inside the Inheritance Tower did restrict the full utilization of his greatest asset: flight speed.

However, he remained calm. From the moment he entered the Inheritance Tower, he had anticipated being attacked by a cosmic-level trial participant.

Beneath his lightning-shimmering Thunder Scale Armor, his entire body was coated in a crimson light, and dark golden runes appeared on his skin. Then, he suddenly leaped upwards!

This leap, as seen by the Xuanshang Royal Clan on the other side, suddenly created an unreal feeling, as if Jiang Yao's jump was as if he had jumped out of the space in front of him, directly breaking free from the locking attacks of the Star-Illusion Sword from all directions.

Jiang Yao was using a combat technique recorded in the "Zhenhuang Sacred Body," one of the four great skills of the True Zhenhuang — the Huangji Leap.

This is a secret technique that can be slightly used once one has mastered the first level of the Zhenhuang Sacred Body, but it requires at least crossing the threshold of the Origin Law of Space to be used.

After escaping the attack range of the Star-Illusion Sword, Jiang Yao immediately activated the Zhenhuang Mirror, creating hundreds of Mirror Image Clones. He then flew past the Xuanshang Royal Clan in front of him at top speed, continuing to ascend the stairs.

Enraged, the cosmic-level Xuanshang Royal Clan used the Star-Illusion Sword to wipe out most of the Phantom Body, but a dozen or so still managed to escape. As long as one of the Phantom Body escaped, Jiang Yao would have completely gotten rid of his opponent.

"Jiang Yao is in!!"

The cosmic-level Xuanshang Royal Clan did not continue to pursue Jiang Yao. Instead, they used their telekinetic power to shout loudly, their voices echoing throughout the entire Inheritance Tower like a great bell!

"He wants to notify the other cosmic-level trial participants who have already reached the higher levels."

Jiang Yao sensed something was wrong. If he really reached the highest level, he would definitely be besieged by other universe-level trial participants who were already prepared.

Not only because of his stellar-level status, but more importantly because of his speed.

Did the cosmic-level trial participants painstakingly kill the gatekeepers, only to have Jiang Yao use his unparalleled speed to sneak into the hall and steal all the treasures?

Isn't this just doing all the work for someone else?

Not just Jiang Yao, any trial participant with his extreme speed would be targeted within the Inheritance Tower.

On the 30th floor, a dozen or so cosmic-level trial participants were fighting against a gigantic figure guarding the entrance to the hall, a figure that appeared to be constructed from purple stone.

"Jiang Yao is in!!"

Everyone's expression changed, they stopped attacking, and returned to the steps. The Purple Stone Giant guarding the door did not launch an attack.

"The reason we had that guy Weiluo guard the 12th floor was to have him stop Belos and that stellar-level kid!"

"This piece of trash! It would be one thing if he couldn't stop Belos, but the wings behind Belos are a Supreme Treasure that combines flight and attack, yet he couldn't even stop that star-level kid?"

"Alright, since this kid has delivered himself to our doorstep, let's take care of him first!"

A short man, probably less than 1.5 meters tall, with a thin tail that looked like a whip, interrupted the noisy argument.

Instantly, everyone else fell silent. Clearly, this short man held considerable prestige, or rather, considerable influence, among this group of cosmic-level trial participants.

"Cang He, that kid's speed is astonishing, and he can also use an extremely powerful Phantom Body technique. He's not easy to deal with."

One of the Golden-Armored Youth, who had once tried to hunt down Jiang Yao, offered a reminder.

"I've already decided on the distribution of the treasure, and I can't let anyone else interfere." The small creature called Cang He, its thin tail tip touching the ground, sneered, "I'll deal with this kid. You guys continue attacking the Rock Lifeform guarding the entrance!"

The others obeyed and began attacking the Purple Stone Giant once again.

Less than two seconds later, a streak of Flowing Light shot up the steps; it was Jiang Yao.

Jiang Yao sensed the fluctuations of battle on the 30th floor from afar, feeling a mixture of heaviness and excitement in his heart.

However, when he rushed down the stairs to the 30th floor, he immediately saw through the gaps in the Purple Stone Giant's body the dozen or so Red-Pattern Crystal armors placed in the center of the hall, as well as a purple-black seed.

Before I could even feel surprised, I saw the little guy with a long tail standing guard in front of the steps.

Jiang Yao was startled, "Cang He!"

During his years of trials within the God Kingdom, not only did his fame spread widely, but he also gained some understanding of some of the cosmic-level trial participants who displayed exceptional strength in battle.

Just like Moyilin's status among stellar-level beings, there is also a universally acknowledged strongest being among cosmic-level beings: Cang He from the Guluo Secret Realm.

It is said that this Cang He's comprehension of the Origin Law of Water and Origin Law of Space has reached a level that surpasses that of many realm lords, making him an extremely terrifying Illusionist.

But Jiang Yao had no other choice. He didn't slow down at all; instead, he wanted to rush straight through in one go!

Cang He looked at Jiang Yao, who was trying to force his way past at top speed, and a cruel smile appeared on his lips.

Suddenly, hundreds of Jiang Yao's Phantom Body filled the space in front of the hall.

Phantom Body plus extreme speed!

The Cang He snorted coldly, its pupils completely black.

Then hundreds of Phantom Body burst and vanished like bubbles.

"Oh no! I've encountered the trial participant my teacher mentioned, someone far surpassing me in the Origin Law of Space! The Zhenhuang Mirror is useless now!"

Jiang Yao's thoughts raced, but he remained remarkably calm, not flustered at all.

Perhaps it was his inherent personality, or perhaps it was the instinct of this body that had been modified by Bizhang's will, but the more dangerous the situation, the calmer he became.

After breaking Jiang Yao's Mirror Image Clone, Cang He extended a finger and pointed it at Jiang Yao!

Jiang Yao once again unleashed the first level of "Fire Fusion" and the "Huangji Leap" of the Zhenhuang Sacred Body simultaneously. With a leap, he seemed to enter another dimension, avoiding the finger attack and passing the Cang He guarding the steps.

However, Cang He showed no panic. Instead, he turned around and looked at Jiang Yao as if he were looking at a dead man.

Jiang Yao showed no joy after dodging the Cang He's attack; his expression was extremely solemn.

Because Cang He's finger strike actually contained Soul Attack!

A powerful Soul Attack surged into his sea of consciousness, destroying nine small stars before heading straight for his true soul and sea of consciousness behind the Zhenhuang Mirror!

The other party saw through the fake soul that Jiang Yao had created using the Zhenhuang Mirror!

But Jiang Yao did not stop. Instead, he desperately burned his soul, drawing out all the power within the Xu Yuan Space used to suppress Bizhang's will to help his soul and will resist the attack.

At the same time, he once again Huangji Leap, combined with a flight speed of 90,000 kilometers per second, and before Cang He and the other dozen or so cosmic-level trial participants could react, he rushed through a small gap through the gate blocked by the Purple Stone Giant and entered the hall!

However, as soon as he rushed into the hall, he collapsed to the ground, spitting out blood.

It wasn't just because of that extremely powerful Soul Attack, but also because he was attacked by the Purple Stone Giant the instant he rushed through the gate.

Thunder Scale Armor, which then dissipated into streaks of lightning.

If it weren't for the Thunder Scale Armor and his robust physique, he would have already been killed by that Purple Stone Giant in one blow!

But he couldn't care less about his injuries at this moment, because he had drawn on the power of the Xu Yuan Space to help resist the Soul Attack. The will of Bizhang, freed from his shackles, also rushed out from the Xu Yuan Space and immediately devoured Cang He's Soul Attack, and began to try to possess Jiang Yao again!

The Purple Stone Giant ignored Jiang Yao, who had already rushed into the hall, and continued to block the other trial participants. Cang He's eyes flashed with shock. "He actually blocked my Soul Attack! He must possess Soul Defense Supreme Treasure!"

They then stepped forward and joined the other trial participants in intensifying their attack on the Purple Stone Giant!

Over the past hundred years, Bizhang's will, which had already greatly increased in power, was no longer something that Jiang Yao, whose soul and body had both been injured, could easily suppress after devouring that Soul Attack.

The Xu Yuan Space has become much more powerful due to its analysis of the nine laws other than the Law of Time, but Bizhang's will has been equally formidable over the past hundred years.

"Burn your soul!"

Jiang Yao had no way out, so he immediately ignited his soul and began to wage a tug-of-war with Bizhang's will in his sea of consciousness, harnessing the power of the Xu Yuan Space.

Fortunately, he also mastered the "Eye of Zhenhuang," and with the addition of Soul Amplitude, he could sustain it for a while!

Using the last ounce of his willpower, he got up and put the dozen or so Red-Pattern Crystal Armor pieces in the hall, along with the seed that should be the Crimson Thunder Grass plant, into his Space Ring.

Now that things have come to this, there is no room for maneuver between Jiang Yao and the group of cosmic-level trial participants behind him. Even if he leaves the seeds of the Crimson Thunder Grass to those cosmic-level trial participants, they will not let him go and will naturally want to take all the treasures!

Damn it!

Cang He's eyes widened in fury at the sight. He didn't care about the Red-Pattern Crystal Armor or the treasures on each of the thirty levels. He had come to participate in the God Kingdom Trial specifically for the Crimson Thunder Grass seed.

This is a powerful plant life form no less than the Star-Eating Grass. In addition, there is readily available cultivation material Kui Dragon Jade. According to the information he found, 10,000 Kui Dragon Jade would be enough to cultivate it to the Peak World Lord.

By then, even Immortal God would be unable to kill him in a short time.

When he reaches the Realm Lord level, he will go to the Tenth Battlefield Outer-Region Battlefield to find more Kui Dragon Jade, and even God of Slaughter Kui Dragon, in order to cultivate the Crimson Thunder Grass to the immortal stage.

At that time, even ordinary King-level experts will probably find it difficult to deal with him.

Concealing his intense killing intent, Cang He began to attack the Purple Stone Giant in front of him with all his might. Only by killing this powerful Rock Lifeform could he catch up with Jiang Yao and snatch the Crimson Thunder Grass seed from his hands!

Jiang Yao, however, was no longer concerned with the enraged trial participants fighting the Purple Stone Giant behind him. Instead, he stared at the steps on one side of the hall. "There's more to go up? Could there be even greater treasures inside this Inheritance Tower?"

Jiang Yao only thought for a moment before enduring his injuries and rushing upwards to the 31st floor!