How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

The fifth level of the Sword Tower... Su Qingruo stared at the illusory figure projected from the Sword Tower; the other party's cultivation had already reached the seventh level of the Purple Mansion Realm...

Without uttering any unnecessary words, Su Qingruo's figure blurred, and sword energy crisscrossed in a blur. She twirled her sword with her delicate hand, her movements as agile as a butterfly flitting among flowers, dodging three sharp sword energies. Then, she unleashed a slash, and her figure vanished.

Her gaze fell on the sixth floor, and she stepped lightly forward to the next floor.

On the fifth floor, Ning Tian presented a completely different picture. The sword winds opposite him tore through the air currents, and dense sword energy slashed towards him. Instead of retreating, Ning Tian advanced, neither dodging nor evading the dense sword energy, and unleashed a punch. The sword energy, unable to withstand the domineering force of the punch, shattered.

At this moment, the crowd outside the Sword Tower erupted in a frenzy of noise...

"Look, those five people who just went in have all reached the fifth floor. Which sect are they disciples from?"

"You didn't know that? The five people who just went in were all disciples of the Myriad Laws Sect."

"Is this the Myriad Laws Sect that destroyed the Sky-Supporting Holy Land? The disciples of a major sect are indeed extraordinary..."

On the fifth floor, Mu Qingcheng lightly touched the ground with her jade-like feet, her skirt fluttering as she weaved through the gaps in the swirling sword energy. A pale pink light condensed at her fingertips, and wherever she passed, the sharp sword energy melted away like ice and snow in spring. Her figure was graceful, yet concealed deadly intent; then, she unleashed a punch…

Then, without looking back, she went up to the sixth floor.

On the same fifth floor, Kun Kun twirled his yo-yo with incredible skill, the yo-yo's shadow overlapping and creating an impenetrable barrier around him. No matter how the sword energy attacked, he remained unmoved, the sword energy shattering all that struck him. Suddenly, he shot out like a cannonball, his fist slamming into that figure…

Then, he strode up to the next floor...

In the corner, Master Hua flicked his sleeve, and several ice spikes shot out, precisely shattering the incoming sword energy. At the same time, flames rose from his palm, and he launched a fireball, smashing it fiercely, causing the figure to vanish.

A gleam of wisdom shone in Master Hua's eyes. Though their paths differed, the five had all carved out their own trails within the Sword Tower.

"Look! All five of them have made it to the sixth floor of the Sword Tower. How many floors do you think they'll eventually reach?"

"These five people can only go up to this floor at most."

"There are definitely more than that; someone will surely reach the seventh or eighth floor."

"What if they can reach the highest, ninth floor?"

"The ninth floor? You really dare to dream!"

At this moment, all those who failed to break through the tower were teleported out and were all watching Ning Tian and his group of five attempt to break through the tower.

Then, the lights on the sixth floor illuminated, and a projection of a peak-level Purple Mansion cultivator slowly emerged. Su Qingruo showed no fear, unleashing the *Ancient Sword Manual* to clash with the projection. Su Qingruo's swordplay was fierce, each strike so fast it was almost invisible. The projection was equally formidable; its peak Purple Mansion strength made its swordplay incredibly powerful. In an instant, sword shadows flashed, and sword energy overflowed.

After exchanging dozens of blows, Su Qingruo felt her spiritual energy was being depleted. She immediately circulated her spiritual energy and shouted, unleashing her divine ability, "Instantaneous Sword Strike." This sword energy was incredibly fast, so fast that the projection couldn't react before piercing through her body…

Meanwhile, facing the projection of the peak Purple Mansion realm expert, Ning Tian's eyes were resolute, and his aura suddenly erupted. He no longer relied solely on his fists, but instead used both fists and feet in close combat with the projection. His punches were powerful and his kicks were incredibly sharp, deflecting the projection's attacks one by one.

Mu Qingcheng, like a graceful fairy, danced amidst the sword energy. She skillfully dodged the projected attacks while searching for an opportunity to counterattack. Suddenly, a flash of light appeared in her hand, and a pink sword beam shot towards the projected image like lightning.

Kun Kun continued twirling his yo-yo, the yo-yo's shadow transforming into barriers to resist the projected sword energy. He seized the opportunity, lunged forward, and slammed a powerful punch into the projection.

Master Hua continuously cast spells of ice and fire, alternating between ice spikes and fireballs, leaving the projection somewhat overwhelmed.

With the battle over, the five of them simultaneously headed towards the seventh floor.

When they arrived on the seventh floor and saw the projection, the five of them could hardly believe it—the projection was of themselves, not someone else.

Su Qingruo took a deep breath and drew her sword first. She understood that this battle was a confrontation with her own inner weaknesses and limits. Her swordplay remained sharp, but the "self" opposite her was like a perfect replica in a mirror, every block and counterattack perfectly timed. Su Qingruo began to reflect on her shortcomings in usual combat, gradually adjusting her strategy to find weaknesses with a more flexible sword style.

Ning Tian looked at his own reflection opposite him, roared, and charged forward. Fists and feet clashed, each strike carrying immense power. In his battle against "himself," he continuously unearthed his undiscovered potential, his strength growing ever more formidable.

Mu Qingcheng danced gracefully, attempting to disrupt "herself's" rhythm with her agile movements. Pink sword light flashed as she clashed with "herself." In the battle, she recalled every movement, striving to achieve perfection even more than usual.

Kun Kun's yo-yo spun rapidly in his hands, locked in a fierce battle with "himself." He constantly changed his moves, searching for an opportunity to break through.

Master Hua's hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals that intertwined ice and fire, clashing with "his own" magic. He constantly pondered the innovation and application of magic during the battle. All five grew through this battle with themselves, striving to break through their own limitations.

When the five of them faced their own counterparts who possessed the same martial arts techniques, skills, and movement methods, they went from being at a loss at first to eventually fighting back and forth, constantly growing through the experience...

This projection was merely a fusion of the strongest versions of themselves from the first to the sixth level. However, the five individuals continued to grow and surpass themselves during the battle, gradually gaining the upper hand.

Ning Tian said, "You will always be just a projection; you can never be the real me."

—BOOM—!!!

The fatal punch landed with a bang, and the figure that looked exactly like him instantly shattered and disappeared into the void.

Ning Tian was the first to reach the eighth floor.

Outside the tower, the crowd erupted in uproar and jubilation.

"Look! Someone actually made it to the eighth level! The people from the Myriad Laws Sect are just too talented!"

The members of the Tianyan Sect and the Hundred Flowers Valley Sect, seeing that the members of the Wanfa Sect had all reached the eighth level, muttered to themselves, "Are all the members of the Wanfa Sect so monstrous?"

"None of us could even get past the fourth level; the gap is just too big."

When the five of them gathered on the eighth floor, they looked at each other and then smiled slightly.

The eighth floor was deserted, with only a single sword intent suspended in mid-air. The five of them carefully observed this sword intent, but after a long time, they saw it attack anyone.

At this moment, an aged voice rang out: "Young friends, the eighth level tests your comprehension of the sword. Whoever can comprehend this sword intent within a day will pass the ninth level. Let's begin now."

Kun Kun and Master Hua exchanged a glance and said, "This is really boring. This test is all about understanding the way of the sword. I think this test was specially designed for Junior Sister Qing Ruo. Senior Brother, Senior Sister, Junior Sister Qing Ruo, you stay here and comprehend it well. We'll wait for you outside."

"Alright, you two be careful and wait for us outside the Sword Tower," Mu Qingcheng said.

After Kun Kun and Master Hua left the Sword Tower, the remaining three immediately sat down cross-legged to comprehend the sword intent.