Cultivation Online

”I see… so it only took you a day to improve an Ancient-rank technique. Your wisdom and talent is very impressive. How about joining our Martial Tower? Let us usher martial techniques into a new era together!” said Lord Zi.

Yuan then said, ”I can join the Martial Tower, but will I be allowed to visit the other Breakthrough Towers afterward?”

Lord Zi nodded, ”Of course. While we are very competitive with each other, we all have similar goals and ambitions. We won’t bar you from joining other towers just because you are associated with another tower.”

”In that case, I’ll join the Martial Tower.”

”Hahaha! Great choice, my young friend! Follow me. I’ll give you a tour around the place.”

Yuan nodded and followed Lord Zi into the tower. Meanwhile, Apprentice Huan remained standing outside the Martial Tower with a perplexed expression on his face.

On one hand, he couldn’t return to the Metal Tower without Yuan. On the other, he couldn’t approach Yuan with Lord Zi beside him.

Lord Zi was not just a member of the Martial Tower. His status was akin to Liao Tian in the Metal Tower, with a significant amount of achievements under his belt.

Upon stepping onto the first floor of the Martial Tower, Yuan was greeted by a scene reminiscent of a bustling training ground. Numerous individuals were scattered throughout, diligently practicing martial techniques and honing their skills.

”The first ten floors of the tower are essentially the same,” Lord Zi explained. ”The Martial Tower isn’t just about improving martial techniques—we also create and record them. Of course, we only have access to techniques that are entrusted to us. When we started, our resources were scarce, with barely any techniques to work with. But over time, as we proved ourselves by refining and enhancing techniques, more and more people began trusting us with their precious techniques.”

At the end of the room was a teleportation formation that provided access to the upper floors. Since the first ten floors were essentially identical, they proceeded directly to the eleventh floor.

Unlike the bustling training ground on the first floor, the eleventh floor resembled a vast library. Shelves lined the walls, filled with scrolls and books, and many individuals were seated, deeply engrossed in studying martial techniques.

”The next ten floors are like this,” Lord Zi said as they walked around the place. ”We house martial techniques ranging from Mortal-rank to Celestial-rank. However, only a select few individuals are permitted to study techniques above Supreme-rank. All of the techniques on this floor are merely Mortal-rank.

”Everyone starts from Mortal-rank techniques. In order to study the next rank, they must increase their contribution, which can be gained through improving or creating martial techniques. For example, improving a Mortal-rank technique will gain one contribution point, while creating a Mortal-rank technique will grant ten points.”

”The next ten floors are like this,” Lord Zi said as they walked around the place. ”We house martial techniques ranging from Mortal-rank to Celestial-rank. However, only a select few individuals are permitted to study techniques above Supreme-rank. All of the techniques on this floor are merely Mortal-rank.”

”Everyone starts from Mortal-rank techniques. In order to study the next rank, they must increase their contribution, which can be gained through improving or creating martial techniques. For example, improving a Mortal-rank technique will gain one contribution point, while creating a Mortal-rank technique will grant ten points.”

”Since you’ve already improved an Ancient-rank technique, you’ll automatically be allowed to study martial techniques up to Ancient-rank techniques.”

Next, they proceeded directly to the twenty-first floor. Unlike the previous floors, this one featured only a few rooms, each with a closed door.

”These are seclusion chambers,” Lord Zi explained. ”They’re reserved for individuals working on creating new martial techniques.”

”Let me show you how they work.”

They entered an unoccupied room, and to Yuan’s surprise, the interior was completely bare, devoid of any furniture or decorations. The emptiness was stark and unexpected. However, upon closer inspection, Yuan noticed the room was actually filled with powerful formations.

”I know what you’re thinking. How can someone create martial techniques in such a boring environment?”

Creating martial techniques was a challenging and intricate process. There were several approaches to it, with the most common being drawing inspiration from one’s surroundings or observing others in combat. Some even derived martial techniques from nature—studying the movements of an insect walking, a bird flying, or the flow of water in a stream could spark the creation of a new technique.

”There are multiple formations inside this room, which can be used to do this—”

Lord Zi closed his eyes, and moments later, the empty room began to shift and change. The surroundings transformed, and they found themselves standing at the edge of a towering cliff overlooking a vast, endless ocean. The sound of crashing waves and the scent of salty air filled the space, making the illusion feel incredibly real.

The scenery shifted once more a few moments later, and they now found themselves witnessing a breathtaking battle between two powerful cultivators in the starry sky. The clash of their techniques lit up the cosmos, each strike rippling through the heavens with unimaginable force.

”The only limitation is your imagination,” said Lord Zi.

Once they left the room, Lord Zi said, ”This is the furthest I can take you inside the Martial Tower. Here is your Martial Tower badge, which can be used as a storage ring and a communication jade slip. You can also see which floors you have access to inside.”

”In order to gain more access, I need to contribute to the Martial Tower, correct?” Yuan asked.

Lord Zi nodded.

”What gives the most contribution points?”

Lord Zi chuckled and said, ”I like your enthusiasm, but it takes time to reach the top. However, if you can create a Mythic-rank technique, I’ll consider giving you a quick promotion to the top.”

”A Mythic-rank technique, huh?” Yuan mumbled.

Even with his vast experience throughout multiple lifetimes, it wasn’t easy to create a Mythic-rank technique on the spot. The martial techniques he had made before all required hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Of course, they were all top martial techniques amongst their ranks.

”Alright, then I will immediately start,” Yuan said a moment later.

”Sure thing. Now that you are a member of the Martial Tower, you’re free to do as you please. If you ever need help with anything, you can speak with the others.” Lord Zi said to him before leaving him alone.

Yuan returned to the room shortly after.