Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”Oh? You have some nerve. To see me and not kneel, and to still be conscious... Not bad. However, you are ultimately not a descendant of the Lu Family. The only reason you can enter this Rising Dragon Tower is because of Little Thirteen’s request. If it weren’t for the fact that you taught him an Ultimate Skill that leads directly to the Great Emperor realm, I would never have let you in.”

As the Divine Dragon’s voice faded, its aura receded, and it transformed into an old man dressed in linen clothes.

His face was ruddy, his nose was flat, and a wine gourd hung from his waist. He looked just like a slovenly drunkard.

But Yang Xiao had just felt this linen-clothed old man’s might and had seen his true form.

’I can’t underestimate him.’

This old man’s true strength was no less than his own at his Peak in his previous life, to say nothing of his current state. Yang Xiao was far from a match.

”Greetings, Elder Long.”

Yang Xiao clasped his hands.

But the old man, who possessed the strength of a Divine King, wasn’t having any of it. He waved his hand dismissively and said impatiently, ”It doesn’t matter how politely you address me, I won’t give you any more time. Now hurry up! I’m on the clock here.”

”Brother Yang, you should hurry and go. Elder Long isn’t one for empty pleasantries,” Lu Fangliang added.

Yang Xiao nodded and strode away.

Behind him, the old man pulled Lu Fangliang over, making him drink with him.

Lu Fangliang could only rub his nose and give a bitter smile.

He was fond of wine.

And it was all because of this old man.

However, as much as he enjoyed wine, the last thing Lu Fangliang wanted was to drink with this old man.

Never mind not being able to keep up with him; the old man also liked to go on drunken rampages.

And this wine...

It was far too potent!

If it weren’t for securing this opportunity for Yang Xiao, Lu Fangliang really would not have agreed.

But now, he could only hold his nose and go along with it.

’After all, I owe Yang Xiao a favor.’

”Little Thirteen, don’t be ungrateful. I personally refined this wine from the Great Sun Essence Qi from high above the nine heavens. Others could beg me for a sip, and I wouldn’t even let them have a taste.”

As he spoke, the old man glanced at Yang Xiao, who was walking into the Rising Dragon Tower.

’To be honest, if not for Lu Fangliang’s pleading, I really wouldn’t have let Yang Xiao in. This Rising Dragon Tower is the greatest Land of Inheritance of the Greater Yang God Palace. Its nine floors represent the Nine Secret Realms of the Greater Yang Secret Pattern. How could it be anything but sacred?’

’It was just Lu Fangliang who didn’t know any better, insisting on giving this chance away to an outsider.’

’But this kid’s aptitude seems above-average at best. And with only three days left, he won’t make it through many layers anyway. I’ll just consider this a favor for Little Thirteen.’

Though he thought this, his face feigned displeasure, and Lu Fangliang had no choice but to drink the potent wine with him.

He took a small sip.

Instantly, flames erupted all over Lu Fangliang’s body.

And it was True Greater Yang Fire, no less.

Although it wasn’t yet Entry Grade and couldn’t compare to the mutated True Greater Yang Fire in Yang Xiao’s body, it still roasted Lu Fangliang until he was crimson from head to toe, leaving him in unspeakable agony.

Yang Xiao, however, was unaware of any of this.

He had already entered the first floor.

On this first floor stood a Bronze Gate. Intricate patterns flowed across its surface, and a strange aura seemed to emanate faintly from within.

Other than that, there was nothing else.

There were no stairs leading to the next floor.

Yang Xiao glanced around and, confirming there was nothing else, turned his gaze to the Bronze Gate. As he did, a flash of delight lit up his eyes.

’It’s the Greater Yang Secret Pattern! And it’s the complete First Level Greater Yang Secret Pattern at that!’

Yang Xiao was overjoyed.

He hadn’t paid much mind to the so-called opportunity within this Rising Dragon Tower.

Although the Divine Dragon guarding the Rising Dragon Tower was powerful—comparable to him at his Peak in his past life—Yang Xiao, having once reached the very summit, knew clearly what he truly needed.

What he lacked wasn’t something ordinary.

It had to be something that pointed directly to the Great Dao, something that could lead him straight into the Realm of Dominator.

Things like the Starburst Skill.

The Greater Yang Secret Pattern on Lu Fangliang.

The Nine Yang Celestial Skill.

His very foundation, the Heaven and Earth Origin Flame.

Beyond those, even top-tier Great Divine Techniques held no interest for him.

That was why he hadn’t placed much importance on what he might find here.

But this Bronze Gate held the complete First Level Greater Yang Secret Pattern.

It was exactly what he wanted most.

How could he not be ecstatic?

’The Greater Yang Secret Pattern on Lu Fangliang has already reached the limit of the First Layer, but it’s not as complete as the one on this Bronze Gate. This one is also filled with a certain profound quality. If I study it carefully, even though it won’t make my True Greater Yang Fire any stronger, it will make my foundation even more solid.’

With that thought, Yang Xiao didn’t enter the gate.

Instead, he sat down directly in front of the Bronze Gate and began to study it.

「Meanwhile, outside the tower.」

The slovenly Elder Long happened to glance over.

He saw that Yang Xiao hadn’t entered the Trial Gate but was instead just sitting outside.

His disdain for the boy grew instantly.

’He doesn’t even have the courage to enter the Trial Gate. The person Little Thirteen has befriended this time is no good influence. Still, this is for the best. If he doesn’t go in to take the trial and defeat the Guardian Spirit, he won’t receive the inheritance of the Greater Yang Secret Pattern. Saves me the trouble of worrying for nothing.’

At the same time, Lu Fangliang, who was drinking with a pained expression, suddenly remembered something.

’Oh no, I forgot to tell Brother Yang the rules of the trial! But... the trial in the Rising Dragon Tower is very simple. Brother Yang is so clever, he should be able to figure it out, right?’

Lu Fangliang shook his head.

They had come in such a rush that he’d completely forgotten to explain the rules of the assessment to Yang Xiao.

But, in his opinion, figuring out that he needed to enter the Trial Gate for the assessment should be simple enough.

’Yang Xiao will figure it out.’

In reality...

If Yang Xiao hadn’t discovered the Secret Pattern on the Bronze Gate, he certainly would have entered to see what was inside.

But now...

...that was no longer a certainty.

Just like that, half an hour slipped by.

Yang Xiao opened his eyes.

’This Greater Yang Secret Pattern is truly profound. If I hadn’t already obtained most of the Secret Pattern from Lu Fangliang, this First Layer alone would have taken me half a month to comprehend.’

Yang Xiao mused.

In fact, it wasn’t just the Greater Yang Secret Pattern; he also needed to comprehend the Nine Yang Secret Pattern.

Only the Secret Pattern of the Heaven and Earth Origin Fire was something he knew innately. He had also frequently studied and contemplated it in his past life, so it didn’t require much effort.

However, compared to the Nine Yang Secret Pattern, Yang Xiao felt the Greater Yang Secret Pattern was more difficult to comprehend.

It was far more profound.

’I only have three days. If each subsequent floor contains the Mystical Technique for a new layer of the Greater Yang Secret Pattern, then I don’t need to comprehend them all right away. I can just record them first and study them slowly later.’

An idea sparked in Yang Xiao’s mind.

In his past life, he had cultivated a particular Divine Technique.

This Divine Technique had no other practical use, but it could be used to imprint Secret Patterns.

This was precisely what Yang Xiao had in mind.

However, the Secret Pattern on the first floor’s Bronze Gate was now of no more use to him.

He didn’t need to imprint it.

So, Yang Xiao stepped forward and walked through the Bronze Gate.

The moment he entered...

...a message was transmitted to him.

”Challenge successful. You may obtain the Secret Pattern Seeds!”

At these words, Yang Xiao’s heart instantly pounded with excitement.

(PS: Chapter four is here. Don’t forget to add this to your collection!)