Three Towers Game

Chapter 348 The Archer's Epiphany and a Brand New Start to Tower Climbing
The Deceptive Tower is the instruction manual for the Desire Tower.

This statement is fully embodied in Zheng Zai and A Miao.

In the past, people simply thought that the Tower of Desire was a distorted version of the Tower of Lust, but after the dual voices of Desire and Desire began to emerge...

After working together, Zheng and A-Miao discovered that they were completely complementary.

In the Tower of Desire, A-Miao doesn't need to decipher the puzzles like Zheng Zai does, since it's only more than twenty stories high and the world is generally normal.

With Zheng's help, A-Miao quickly learned about many key characters.

This information can help Zheng make the right judgment.

The two worked together, gradually moving towards a high level of completion, and it was a high-difficulty task in both directions.

Thanks to the miracle of the Wenxi Tree, the blockade was transformed into a well-connected network.

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It's not surprising that the bunker dwellers received help from Wen Xishu.

The bunker inhabitants had long been accustomed to worshipping the Wenxi Tree as a god.

But somewhere far away, others also received help.

The marksman has very little authority; it's basically just sniping.

It can be said that all his abilities are for fighting, and fighting is the only way for him to become stronger.

However, due to certain limitations, the marksman's growth is very slow.

Because his strength is so great, it is very difficult for him to make further progress at his stage.

In the chaotic realm, he sat on his throne as always, surveying the battlefield of the Three Towers and the many strange things within the Tower of Ghosts.

There were no abnormalities, and no fighting.

The duel with Albert not long ago felt like a dream.

It's as if nothing has changed.

After all, the other zodiac signs don't know.

But the archer often laments that everything has changed.

Wen Xishu began to appear frequently in his fate.

Recalling the meeting a few days ago, he was afraid of being discovered, so he directly refused to meet with Wen Xishu. Sagittarius also knew that Charlie had something he wanted.

But he didn't dare to gamble.

Wenxi Tree possesses too many "gifts" from other constellations. These gifts may very well expose his defeat at the hands of humanity.

Therefore, Sagittarius was prepared that they would not gain any benefit from this horoscope meeting.

Given Wen Xishu's personality, the ultimate winner will likely be either Gemini or Virgo...

Even Scorpio?
From Sagittarius's perspective, Scorpio is the one who is closest to Wen Xishu.

But at this moment...

Sagittarius was a little confused.

He sat on a huge throne, a shimmering azure light illuminating his astonished face.

For the first time in his life, he received a hint, like someone in a bunker.

[Having received a gift from Wenxi Tree, Dust has gained enlightenment.]

This tip shocked the archer.

what is this?
A sudden enlightenment?

how did you do that?
How did I receive this?
"Am I now a bunker dweller?"

A series of questions popped into the archer's mind.

He is a god, and the constellations all claim to be gods. They possess different powers, each with its own role in the Three Towers, where they fight against each other.

But even they rarely received gifts from the Three Towers in a simple and direct manner.

This feeling... is like having a cheat code.

It's like getting a "ding" sound and suddenly becoming stronger.

How exactly did Wen Xishu manage to do that?
How was he able to do that?
Sagittarius Archer is like a cat experiencing catnip for the first time—does such a thing even exist in this world?

The first two times, the archer sensed something was wrong.

Wen Xishu summoned him twice, and he gained insights both times. He thought he had finally broken through his bottleneck.

But soon he found that he could no longer make any progress.

Unless Wenxi climbs the tower.

If Wen Xishu didn't climb the tower, his insights couldn't continue. Once Wen Xishu climbed the tower, he seemed to resonate with it and gradually explored the methods of good and evil and the power of all living beings.

Perhaps in the future, he will be able to shoot arrows of good and evil, arrows of the will of all living beings.

Although Archer had discovered that his breakthrough in strength was related to Wen Xishu's tower climbing, at least...

The first two times, he shot arrows that destroyed enemies that were very powerful to Wen Xishu.

Killing enemies grants experience points—that's basic stuff, although he hadn't felt that way in a long time.

But this time... it's completely different from the previous two times.

Sagittarius suddenly has a feeling of "Why aren't you even acting anymore?"

It's like a sudden enlightenment from the heavens, right?

Yes, now the archer seems to feel a completely new power, dust.

The power generated by the disgust and resistance of these clouded hearts towards the world.

If this power were added to one's own arrows, could the arrows have greater destructive power?

Sagittarius gets excited.

He really wanted to shoot an arrow, no matter who it was aimed at.

It took Sagittarius quite a while to suppress this excitement.

"Great, great!"

The new arrow will surely help me break through to a higher level.

Although he had prepared the God-Slaying Arrow to deal with Leon as well, when he attended the meeting again and faced Leon... he began to waver.

When facing Albert, the archer never fired the arrow, but he knew Albert couldn't catch it.

Even so, he wasn't entirely certain that this arrow would kill Leon.

But if he continues to break through barriers and gain new power to perfect himself at this pace, he believes...

His final arrow would possess a power that would shock even Leon and be beyond his reach.

"Wen Xishu, you truly bring me joy! But why haven't you climbed the tower yet! Your laziness disappoints me!"

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bunker.

Some find unexpected opportunities in the Three Towers, while others quietly grow stronger in some corner of the Three Towers battlefield.

Inside the bunker, although the auction was about to begin and a considerable number of worthwhile items had been collected, Wen Xishu wasn't particularly interested in the overall affairs of the bunker.

The strongest sequence must be discovered through one's own exploration within the Tower of Ghosts.

After the auction, I can go and see if there's anything that can slightly enhance my abilities. But those ultimate-level techniques, capable of turning the tide of battle, can only be obtained in the Tower of Devourers.

Fortunately, Albert is back.

Wen Xishu finally saw the old principal again.

In the forbidden area of ​​the Tower of Desire's gardens, Albert looked even younger. Initially, Albert was over ninety years old, but he looked like someone in his sixties.

Later, Albert looked a little younger.

By this time, some of the wrinkles on Albert's face had disappeared, and his hair was no longer completely white... He looked to be about forty-seven or forty-eight.

Wen Xishu was surprised by this state of mind.

Without a doubt, when faced with the question of the heart, the old principal always had only one desire: to become young again, to have a longer lifespan, and to have his strength return to its peak.

Both of them were very familiar with this place.

After briefly explaining his recent situation, Wen Xishu worked with the old principal to handle many matters related to the bunker.

For example, Wen Xiange's job change, etc.

Recently, many nobles and some large families have been "summoned for talks".

After finishing these matters, Wen Xishu remembered that he still had something to do. He originally planned to ask Evelyn about it, but Evelyn was not there, so he could only tell the old headmaster about Evelyn's situation.

"Senior Evelyn... hasn't returned for six days."

These words made Albert's heart skip a beat.

He clearly became younger through self-reflection.

But at this moment, he seems to have aged a bit more.

"Six days already... Time waits for no one."

"Six days is certainly a short time, but staying in the Tower of Desire for six days without returning already says a lot," Albert said calmly.

Albert suddenly remembered that long ago, when the first name, Old Jin's name, disappeared from the leaderboard...

Everyone laughed and chatted together, looking forward to the future at the highest level, with boundless prospects ahead.

but now--

Liu Zhizai, Lao Jin, Evelyn... it seems they're all leaving.

Of course, Evelyn might still be alive.

Perhaps the journey had simply made her a little tired, and she was a bit slow in finishing.

"The Twin Voices of Desire is very good, child. You did a really great job. I think even in the Tower of Desire, Evelyn will be proud of you after receiving this message."

"It's just a pity that she may not be able to find someone suitable to exchange information with."

"In the Tower of Ghosts, no one has ever been able to reach the ninetyth floor."

Albert spoke in a gentle tone.

Wen Xishu noticed that he referred to himself as a child.

This is not an exaggeration at all; Albert is old enough to be his grandfather.

In the past, I rarely referred to myself as such.

He only admits that he is really old when he feels very old and powerless.

"Are you... alright?"

Wen Xishu asked.

Albert shook his head slightly:

"Of course it's bad. This lousy bunker is no place to stay. The sky is unreal, and the ground is blocked. I've never had a good time here."

"I have to go climb the tower, son, time waits for no one."

Wen Xishu was somewhat taken aback.

Albert just got back, why is he already climbing the tower again?

Albert's face was devoid of a smile:
"The bunker is such a boring place. I suddenly feel like I've had enough rest. I need to go climb the tower."

"You too, don't delay, child. There are still mirrors ahead of you, Xun Hui. Don't stop moving forward. But if one day you overtake them, you might as well stop and wait for them, or, lend them a hand."

Wen Xishu vaguely understood.

Albert said:

"In the ninety-plus levels, the world in the Tower of Desire is probably no less terrible than the world in the Tower of Slaughter."

"Being isolated and helpless in a place like that must be really painful, right?"

“I’m used to it, but she’s not, and she shouldn’t be.”

Albert turned and left.

Wen Xishu could imagine that if Evelyn returned safely on the seventh day, the old headmaster would surely marvel at the wonder of fate when he returned a few days later.

But there are only about ten hours left until the seventh day.

Waiting like this in the bunker is truly agonizing.

It's like waiting for someone to die, waiting for the end of a life.

Wen Xishu recalled some things Evelyn had said.

"I deceived a Honkai, making him believe that I was also a Honkai. As a result, I learned quite a few secrets. I will continue to delve deeper, and if all goes well, I can share many more secrets with you next time we meet."

"If things don't go well... tell Albert that I actually had feelings for him."

The emotions poured into these words felt like a bone-chilling wind at this moment.

If a miracle never comes in the bunker... then even Albert will feel the cold.

It was so cold that he couldn't stay in the bunker any longer; he had to climb the tower.

He went to the monster-infested Tower of Slaughter to unleash his bloodlust and do something to distract himself.

Wen Xishu understood these feelings... and therefore did not try to persuade the old principal to stay.

Albert's silhouette was lonely and desolate.

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In the forbidden area of ​​the garden, only Wen Xishu remained.

He soon left and went to his office at the Ghost Tower Academy.

Even he felt this pain, the pain of waiting to announce someone's death.

He took out the login device and decided to head to the Tower of Ghosts no matter what.

After completing the journey, return to the bunker. Then... face the outcome together with the old headmaster.

Wen Xishu quickly launched the login device.

Once again, he embarked on a journey to explore the Three Towers.

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Familiar information surfaced in his mind, but soon new content appeared that Wen Xishu had never seen before.

Welcome to the Three Towers game.

[Special item "Insanity Dice" detected.]

[The special authority "Peak of Madness" has been detected.]

[Current level canceled, current tier cancelled, current insane dice roll cancelled.]

[The "Questioning the Heart" event is about to begin.]

What?
Wen Xishu never expected that a single "Peak of Madness" would completely overturn the normal process of logging into the Three Towers world.

He seemed somewhat unfamiliar.

It felt like entering the Three Towers game for the first time.

Soon, Wen Xishu appeared in the "rest area".

In the crisscrossing rest area, he was positioned at the center.

But there wasn't a single person in the entire rest area.

It's worth noting that the Tower of Horrors is now the top choice for many people to climb towers, and it's considered the best way to defy fate.

The rest area has long surpassed the Luta Desire Tower, and is always crowded with people.

But there wasn't a single person in this rest area.

Soon, a door appeared in the rest area.

Wen Xishu recognized this door...

This door is the door to the Land of Guidance; entering this door will allow you to enter the Gate of Inquiry.

But it's worth mentioning that the door is reversed.

What Wen Xishu saw was not the front of the door, but the back.

There was no notification, no sound.

After thinking for a while, he finally decided to go inside and take a look.

"reverse……"

"If the normal process is to walk through the door and ask yourself questions, then the reverse process, the subversive process, should be to walk from inside the door to outside?"

Wen Xishu remembered that he had obtained a special authority, "Peak of Madness," because of his courage to try four things.

This authority provides an option to choose one of two services.

Either swap attributes with the tower guardian of the Ghost Tower, or swap identities.

This also meant that Wen Xishu would not have a normal start, as usual.

The moment Wen Xishu's figure passed through the door, he saw countless eerie black shadows formed by obsessions.

They must be the bosses in many of the mysterious towers.

There are many strangely shaped creatures, and many that retain human features. Some appear to be in pairs, perhaps brothers or lovers, while others are in small groups, and some are even alone.

"As the one who seeks answers, ask your questions and filter your goals for this session."

A prompt appeared in Wen Xishu's mind.

Wen Xishu was stunned:
"what?"

"I'm not the one answering the question, I'm the one asking it?"

His heart was racing; was he playing the role of the one questioning his own conscience?
Are we using questions to filter out enemies? And then deciding whether to exchange power or identity with this enemy?
After figuring this out, Wen Xishu's heart rate increased, and he became visibly excited.

If this is the case……

So, is it possible for me to do some unconventional things?

(End of this chapter)