Swallowing the Stars: You Can't Escape, Mountain Dweller

Chapter 225 Berlan and the Tower of Trials

Seemingly sensing everyone's gaze, Ai Chen turned and looked at them.

When Bai Yang saw Ai Chen's face, he was slightly taken aback; she really did look like the so-called blonde angel.

But unlike what I imagined, despite her appearance, Ai Chen didn't have much of an otherworldly air about her.

Instead, it gives people a very comfortable, gentle and quiet feeling.

Bai Yang stood out conspicuously in the crowd.

Ai Chen noticed him immediately and was secretly surprised.

This Bai Yang is very similar to her in many ways, and is said to have the potential to break into the top ten as well.

The two exchanged friendly nods, and that was the end of the conversation.

Many people around Bai Yang had done their homework, so he didn't need to ask.

Those super geniuses in the universe, once they pass by them, will be pointed out one by one.

quiet!

The entire square suddenly fell silent.

Hundreds of thousands of geniuses from various cosmic nations almost all turned to look in one direction.

A young man in white emerged from a building in the distance; he was handsome but expressionless.

He was like an iceberg, carrying a blood-red longsword on his back.

Berlan!

This time, Bai Yang recognized him immediately without needing any introduction!

Bolan seemed to have come to find Bai Yang on purpose, walking straight to a distance of five meters from him before stopping.

"Your swordsmanship is very strong."

"Your fundamental laws governing space are not bad either."

Facing Bolan, Bai Yang replied calmly.

Upon hearing this, Berlan turned and left without even glancing at the others.

Rong Jun and Luo Feng, standing behind Bai Yang, clenched their fists involuntarily, feeling a fire burning in their hearts!

They knew the gap between themselves and Berlan, but such an arrogant attitude still angered them.

Of course, it's not just them. Hundreds of thousands of geniuses have arrived in the entire region. Who isn't a prodigy in their own galaxy?

This was the first time Bolan had ever spoken to someone proactively, and even praised the other person's strength.

I never took any of them seriously before!

Instantly, the name "Bai Yang" spread far and wide.

Many geniuses who had never paid attention to the Qianwu Universe domestic competition only just began to learn about Bai Yang and his team's achievements.

"Wow! This year's Qianwu Universe Kingdom is this strong!?"

"Besides cultivating himself, Bolan actually pays attention to the strength of others?"

That's incredible!

"Is this [Bai Yang] really that strong?"

Ignoring the reactions of others, Bai Yang went to his own place to settle down and rest.

……

It was evening.

Wearing a cyan battle robe and with purple scales on his head, the Nine Swords Venerable is the Cosmic Venerable in charge of this year's geniuses.

They gathered a million geniuses and announced the rules to them.

The next day, after everyone had gathered, they arrived at a huge square.

The 1008 immortal beings gave them their final admonitions before they were teleported to their respective trial spaces.

Here, they await the arrival of seven trial towers!

Each trial tower was as tall as a mountain, over ten kilometers high and several kilometers in circumference.

Bai Yang looked down at his wrist, where there was a screen, just like the one in the preliminary rounds of the Qianwu Universe.

Participant: Bai Yang (Qianwu Universe Kingdom)

Points: 0

Ranking: None

Trial Space Location: Number 027 9377

There are seven trial towers, each with seven levels. You can earn different amounts of points by completing each one.

The trial ends automatically upon death.

Once all participants have died, rankings will begin automatically.

Participants must either kill all the monsters on each floor or survive for 10 days to automatically advance to the next level.

The seven trial towers have the same goal and number; the only difference is their strength.

The first level contains 10000 ferocious blood-haired mammoths.

The second level contains 10000 monstrous nine-headed pythons.

The third level consists of 1000 metallic lifeforms called "Thoraga Warriors".

The fourth level contains 1000 strange cosmic creatures called "Flying Hou".

Fifth floor, 100 mechanical golems!

The sixth level contains 10 colossal star beasts named "Azure"!

The seventh level contains one Zerg mother hive!

The target strength of the seven trial towers is constantly increasing.

Bai Yang was sitting on the ground of the first floor of the first tower, next to the last "Blood-Haired Mammoth" that he had beaten to the brink of death.

"Even the weakest Zerg hive is comparable to a World Lord, which means..."

If the fight continues indefinitely, will we eventually face a group of Zerg world lords?

No wonder no one at the Eternal Star level could pass this level.

Bai Yang wasn't in a hurry at all, pondering what he should do.

Will you advance through the levels like Bolan and Rong Jun without hesitation, or will you utilize your time to the fullest extent like Luo Feng?

"Berlan's approach is not good. I only need the top 100 to join the core layer of the Virtual Universe Company. There is no need to rush too far ahead."

However, we can't follow Luo Feng's example; he now has a clone of the Demon Slayer Clan.

After using the "Copy" function, it's as if he has two golden-horned behemoths helping him comprehend the truth.

The longer the timeframe, the better for him; I don't have that advantage.

Bai Yang sat cross-legged and looked inward to examine the condition of his brain.

In the very center of his mind was naturally the transparent panel for "Protecting the Earth System".

Below it was a colorful placenta, constantly swallowing and spitting something out.

This thing is the so-called "Primordial Embryo" born from the "Spiritual Primordial Embryo".

Through continuous practice, this technique has now reached the ninth level.

Bai Yang decided to use his time in the Trial Tower to properly cultivate this technique.

Because he has an immediate and effective way to improve his strength and comprehension!

That's a new clone!

His secret technique for creating clones, "Fractal Technique," only requires sufficient mental energy to create a total of four clones!

He had already decided what his second clone would choose.

That was him!

Strictly speaking, it should be Monster King Orochi!

What could be easier or less demanding than obtaining your own cells and replicating yourself?

Even now, the Monster King possesses at least two abilities: [Blessed by the Law of Light] and [Affinity with the Law of Time].

Even after creating clones, the Monster King can continue to absorb new biological genes and further strengthen and modify himself.

This clone, whose comprehension and aptitude are directly doubled, is powerful enough!

According to Bai Yang's calculations, as long as he cultivates his "Spiritual Embryo" to the eleventh level, he will reach one-third of the total thirty-three levels.

The spiritual power he could obtain was enough to support the giant serpent's clone.

The "Spiritual Embryo" technique is quite peculiar; it's not simply about passing the time.

At the same time, various stimuli are needed to promote the growth of mental strength, especially in the most dangerous battles.

Bai Yang couldn't experience such a life-or-death battle in reality.

I had no choice but to settle for second best and experience the crisis of having to quit if I died in this Trial Tower.

To heighten his sense of crisis, he has decided to die before he gets out.

Ignore all information regarding changes in points and treat this place as a real-world scenario with only one life.

"Then, let's begin the breakthrough. Spend half the time cultivating."

Bai Yang, carrying the Forged Blade, walked up to the second floor of the Trial Tower.

(End of this chapter)