Above the steep cliff floated a halo of light, forming a gateway.
This was the gate leading to the second level of the Sword Pavilion Tower! Cultivation in the Sword Pavilion Tower emphasized strengthening a warrior's physical body, so to open the gate to the second level, one's body had to be powerful enough. Only by meeting the Sword Pavilion Tower's requirements could one open it.
This also counted as a test for warriors.
Ning Xiaochuan knew opening the light gate would not be easy. He clenched his fists tightly, his fingers cracking, planted his feet apart, and drew his body taut like a bow.
Thump!
Ning Xiaochuan stomped fiercely against the ground and shot upward. His fist slammed into the light gate, unleashing the full force of his muscles, bones, and bloodline.
This punch was already immensely powerful. Using physical strength alone, he could contend head-on with other Divine Body Fourth Level warriors.
Bang!
Struck heavily, ripples spread across the surface of the light gate, like water disturbed by a pebble.
Yet the ripples quickly contracted. A tremendous force struck back at Ning Xiaochuan's fist, twice as powerful as the punch he had just thrown.
Bang!
Ning Xiaochuan felt an immense force rush through his arm, sending him flying backward uncontrollably. His internal organs ached from the shock.
Had his physical strength not doubled over the past two days, that rebounding force would likely have shattered his organs by now.
Ning Xiaochuan felt as though half his body had gone numb, while his blood and qi churned violently.
Pfft!
He spat out a mouthful of blood! Once the blood left his body, he immediately felt much better.
Sensation slowly returned to his arm, and the burning pain in his internal organs faded.
Ning Xiaochuan used Martial Dao Profound Qi