Heaven-Reaching Tower!
It stood at the very center of the continent. To reach it, one had to undergo trial after trial set by the beast pet clans living nearby.
These trials were known as—the Road of Fire and Sword!
Only Beast Tamers above the Master rank, working in perfect concert with their beast pets, could reach the foot of the Heaven-Reaching Tower and begin the challenge.
What players looked forward to most was the annual Heaven-Reaching Tower Challenge Tournament!
At this moment, countless players had gathered beneath the Heaven-Reaching Tower, gazing up at the stone tower.
Section after section of grayish-white stone seemed to have no end, endlessly stacked atop one another as they pierced into the clouds.
"The Heaven-Reaching Tower Challenge Tournament has opened once more!"
"Place your bets, place your bets... This time, I'm betting East Flower Fairy will be the first to reach the ninety-eighth floor!"
"I'm betting on West Dragon. He's a Dragon Master!"
"Maybe there'll be some newcomers. Every generation brings forth its own talents... I heard a player over in Purple Gold City hatched a Legendary-grade beast pet and directly secured themselves a ticket to become a Beast Tamer King!"
The players buzzed with discussion.
Aaron did not summon Sikong Xiaoxiao. He arrived quietly beneath the Heaven-Reaching Tower with Dugu Jian.
Rumble!
The Heaven-Reaching Tower happened to open at that moment, releasing an earth-shaking roar.
At the same time, a gate of light appeared on the first floor.
"Big Brother, you go ahead..."
Dugu Jian stroked the little red fox on his shoulder. "I know... I'm only a burden to you, Big Brother. I'm already immensely grateful that you brought me through the Road of Fire and Sword... I'll work hard to train Little Red and strive to see you inside the Heaven-Reaching