Icewave Academy's Combat Tower was an ancient, mysterious structure that stood at the academy's center, piercing the clouds. Each floor represented a cultivation realm, and only cultivators with sufficient strength could challenge the opponents on the higher floors.
Ye Lingyun stood at the entrance to the Combat Tower, his gaze piercing the tower's ice crystals as he looked toward the endless challenges within. Behind him, the phantom of a Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox swayed gently, its nine tails radiating an icy glow.
"Ye Lingyun, are you ready?" An elder responsible for the Combat Tower stood beside him, a trace of anticipation in his eyes.
Ye Lingyun nodded, his voice firm and strong. "I'm ready."
At the elder's nod, the Combat Tower's doors slowly opened, and an ancient aura washed over him. Ye Lingyun drew a deep breath and stepped slowly into the tower.
On the Combat Tower's first floor, a Star Disciple Stage cultivator stood in the center, a hint of wariness in his eyes. Ye Lingyun's arrival made him feel a measure of pressure.
"Let's begin." Ye Lingyun's voice was calm and strong.
As his words fell, he instantly unleashed his Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Martial Soul. Its nine tails swayed gently in the air, radiating an icy glow. His opponent reacted swiftly, his Martial Soul-an Ice Bear-letting out an enraged roar as it charged at Ye Lingyun.
Ye Lingyun's gaze sharpened. His Gentleman’s Sword traced an elegant arc through the air, and a burst of sword energy erupted from its tip, colliding with the Ice Bear's attack.
Boom!
The Ice Bear's attack proved utterly fragile before Ye Lingyun's sword energy. Its body was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground.
"I lost." A trace of reluctance colored the Ice Bear cultivator's voice, but admiration filled his eyes.
Ye Lingyun gave