Chen Shaojun had cleared the eighth floor of the [War God Tower]?
That was impossible!
When Chen Qinggu heard the news, his first reaction was that it was absurd.
He had fought Chen Shaojun and knew his true strength perfectly well.
He admitted that if Chen Shaojun could cultivate his martial skills to major accomplishment, then, together with his supreme foundation, he would indeed have a chance of clearing the eighth floor.
But it was only a chance.
After all...
No one knew exactly how Zhou Chenlong had fought two thousand opponents alone and still won an overwhelming victory.
Yet now, Chen Qingju and the others had suddenly told him that Chen Shaojun had already cleared the eighth floor?
Was this some kind of joke?
Wait...
He quickly came to his senses and realized something was wrong.
Did Chen Qingju and the others have any reason to lie to him?
Would they really wake him in the middle of the night with a lie that could so easily be exposed?
Could it be...
He drew a deep breath, and even his voice trembled slightly:
"Is everything you said true?"
"Chen Shaojun really cleared the eighth floor of the [War God Tower] and stood shoulder to shoulder with Zhou Chenlong?"
Hearing this, Chen Qingju answered without hesitation:
"Of course it's true!"
"It happened just an hour ago. More than a hundred thousand people witnessed it!"
"They say that on the eighth floor, Chen Shaojun unleashed a terrifying celestial-phenomenon-level attack, wiping out two thousand top martial artists in one stroke without suffering so much as a scratch."
After hearing this, Chen Qinggu froze on the spot.
It was as though a bolt of lightning had flashed through his mind, instantly cleaving through the layers of fog that had shrouded the past.
Celestial-phenomenon attacks... celestial-phenomenon attacks!
I understand now!
So that was how Zhou Chenlong cleared the eighth floor. Chen Shaojun used the same method...
At that moment, he finally unraveled the mystery he had failed to understand for the past two years.
Yet the answer brought him only a sigh:
"Even if I know, what can I do?"
Taking that path was far too difficult.
The Illustrated Record of the Celestial Stars and Constellations he cultivated offered no vast-area, celestial-phenomenon-level offensive methods in the Blood Sea Realm.
Even taking a step back, if he obtained such a terrifying method, he lacked a supreme foundation and could not possibly sustain its horrific True Qi consumption.
He was already destined never to ascend the divine pedestal and stand shoulder to shoulder with Zhou Chenlong and Chen Shaojun.
"Whew!"
Chen Qinggu suppressed his complicated feelings and drew a deep breath.
"Is this what you came to see me about?"
"Yes!"
A trace of excitement and exhilaration shone in Chen Qingju's eyes as she quickly said:
"How can one mountain hold two tigers?"
"Atop the divine pedestal, there is destined to be only one-and there can only be one-number one under heaven!"
"Chen Shaojun and Zhou Chenlong will probably clash very soon, fighting a battle at the very pinnacle of the Blood Sea Realm!"
"Regardless of who wins or loses, this battle at the pinnacle is destined to become the focus of the entire Desolate Continent. Especially in [Divine Capital Changluo], it will certainly attract unprecedented attention."
As she spoke, she paused and lowered her voice:
"We came to see you, Cousin, because we wanted to ask you to help uncover Chen Shaojun's true identity..."
They truly had no other options left.
By now, as Chen Shaojun rose step by step and ascended the divine pedestal, they had long since abandoned any other ideas. They only wanted to curry favor with him and build a good relationship.
But frustratingly, even that wish was difficult to fulfill.
A few days earlier, they had expended tremendous effort searching for Chen Shaojun's true identity, only to come away empty-handed.
This battle at the pinnacle was probably their last and best opportunity, so they naturally refused to give up.
"You're overthinking things."
Hearing this, Chen Qinggu shook his head and refused outright:
"At most, we're merely talented juniors. What say do we have in the clan?"
"Even if I were willing to help investigate Chen Shaojun's true identity, I couldn't do it."
Chen Qingju said quietly:
"You might not be able to find out, Cousin, but Granduncle Yuande certainly could..."
Among the many branches of the Chen Clan's direct line, Chen Qinggu's branch wielded considerable power.
His grandfather, Chen Yuande, in particular, was one of the hall elders who held a position in the Floating Heavenly Palace and assisted Clan Leader Chen Guangyao. He truly held high office and great authority.
That was actually what they had in mind when they came to ask Chen Qinggu.
"Hmm?"
Chen Qinggu frowned.
"You want me to go and beg my grandfather?"
He swept his sleeve, his voice turning slightly cold:
"Please leave, all of you. Don't bring this up again!"
"Well..."
Chen Qingju and the others exchanged looks. They still wanted to say something, only to find that Chen Qinggu had slammed the door shut with a bang.
They fell silent for a moment before one of the young men finally sighed:
"Forget it. Let's go."
"Since Cousin Chen Qinggu isn't willing to help, let's leave it at that."
"We can't miss the upcoming battle at the pinnacle. Let's see if we can find another opportunity..."
Early the next morning.
Chen Qingyu got up, ate breakfast, then hurried toward the Floating Heavenly Palace on an auspicious cloud.
The auspicious cloud soon passed through nine layers of golden astral winds and landed before the golden hall of the Floating Heavenly Palace.
System!
His expression calm, he silently said in his mind:
I want to check in.
Ding!
A crisp, pleasant notification rang out in his mind:
Host's eleventh check-in at the [Floating Heavenly Palace]! The prize pool of the [Floating Heavenly Palace] has been exhausted. This check-in will enhance a previously obtained reward. Drawing... draw complete! Congratulations, Host! Your control, comprehension, and methods of applying the [Seeing Through Walls] divine ability have been greatly enhanced!
As the notification faded:
An immense, mighty power washed down from the unseen, and Chen Qingyu shuddered.
A great deal of information and memories instantly appeared in his mind, all concerning the [Seeing Through Walls] divine ability.
A moment later:
Chen Qingyu came to his senses and took a deep breath.
The [Seeing Through Walls] technique wasn't what I wanted most, but it wasn't the worst either.
What he wanted most was still [Flying Sand and Moving Stones].
What he wanted least was naturally [Drawing Out Primordial Yang], that strange divine ability he could find no use for, along with abilities such as [Gestation and Transformation] and [Soaring on Clouds and Riding the Mist], which offered little help in battle.
Drawing an enhancement to [Seeing Through Walls] this time was a middling result.
Hmm, let me see...
He immediately focused his mind and silently examined the newly transformed [Seeing Through Walls] technique.
After the enhancement...
The range and penetrating power of [Seeing Through Walls] had greatly increased. It could now ignore certain obstructions and directly observe the circulation of True Qi inside an opponent!
Used in battle, it would allow him to observe movements across the entire battlefield clearly and anticipate his enemies' moves.
Not bad.
He nodded slightly, then swept his sleeve and turned, riding his auspicious cloud out of the Floating Heavenly Palace and flying straight down.
Zhou Chenlong, don't keep me waiting too long.