Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 572: Chapter 567: Saint Monarch? Entering the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower

The Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower was the greatest treasure in the East Sea. It was incredibly ancient, rumored to be the Magical Treasure of some peerless expert. Over countless years, untold numbers of Kings from across the Great Thousand Realms had tried to claim this ultimate treasure.

But compared to this ultimate treasure, even a mighty Celestial Martial Realm King seemed utterly insignificant.

At the very least, no King had ever managed to break the rules of the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower.

After leaving Nocturnal City, the trio flew for roughly eight thousand miles. In the far distance, a colossal tower came into view.

The colossal tower was entirely pitch-black, standing firm in the depths of the sea. Its height was immeasurable; it rose from the seabed and pierced the Nine Heavens. Looking up, one could only see wispy clouds, with no sign of the tower’s peak.

”It is said that many Martial Artists have tried to measure the tower’s height in the past, but after flying up, they were completely unable to find its peak. It’s as if the top of the tower vanished into the void, undiscoverable even by Celestial Martial Realm Kings.”

Staring at the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower, Gu Huaying gasped in amazement.

The replica of the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower her father had built in Celestial Treasure City was magnificent, a truly stunning sight. But compared to the one before her now, it was like a tiny loach next to a great dragon. They were worlds apart.

”That’s not surprising. It’s the work of Space Power,” Ning Jiang said.

”Space Power?” Both Gu Huaying and Little Dragon Girl came from extraordinary backgrounds, so they had heard the term before. Little Dragon Girl asked, ”I’ve heard that Space Power is something one can only touch upon after reaching a realm beyond the Celestial Martial Realm, the Saint Martial Realm. Is that true?”

”It’s true,” Ning Jiang explained. ”Celestial Martial Realm Kings comprehend the Power of Laws: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Light, and Dark. But these nine are merely the fundamental Laws. Once you reach the Saint Martial Realm, your spirit can commune with the void. That’s when you can begin to comprehend Space Law and grasp Space Power. The peak of this tower is likely hidden by distorted space, which is why others can’t find it.”

”So you’re saying the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower was created by at least a Saint Martial Realm expert?” Gu Huaying asked, shocked.

”Even an ordinary Saint Martial Realm expert couldn’t create a Magical Treasure like this,” Ning Jiang said. ”It was likely forged by someone who has surpassed the rank of Great Saint and reached the Saint Monarch Realm.”

The two women knew little of the Realms he spoke of.

Little Dragon Girl lamented, ”The Great Thousand Realms have changed. I heard that Saints used to exist in the past, but now, all the Saints have vanished. Celestial Martial Realm Kings now rule this world. I wonder where all those Saints went?”

Many Martial Artists today only knew that Celestial Martial Realm Kings reigned supreme, but they were clueless about the Realms beyond the Celestial Martial Realm.

They continued toward the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower as they talked.

The more they talked, the more the two women discovered that Ning Jiang seemed to be practically omniscient. He could answer any question they had. This breadth of knowledge alone far surpassed that of many Celestial Martial Realm Kings.

This made the two women marvel silently, feeling that Ning Jiang was profound and unfathomable.

「An hour later, they came to a stop.」

They had now arrived at the foot of the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower. Viewing the greatest treasure of the East Sea up close was an even more intense and shocking experience.

It was simply colossal. There was no telling what material it was forged from. Its pitch-black surface was mottled with age, exuding a profound and ancient aura.

From all directions, numerous Martial Artists scrambled toward the entrance on the bottom floor.

The tower only opened once a decade, with entry restricted to Earth Martial Realm experts. Of all the floors, only the bottom five were accessible to those in the Earth Martial Realm.

”With our strength, the first four floors shouldn’t be a problem. The fifth floor, though, will pose some danger,” said Gu Huaying.

”Let’s go. We’ll see once we’re inside.”

Ning Jiang took the lead and stepped inside.

”Those three who just went in... that was Ning Jiang, Gu Huaying, and Little Dragon Girl, right? Three geniuses from the Hidden Dragon List, all showing up at the same time.”

”It’s not that surprising. With the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower opening, all the famous young geniuses will be here. The prodigies of the Hidden Dragon List would never miss an event like this.”

”That’s right. Just a moment ago, I saw ’Little Divine Leg’ Li Shaoyou go inside. He’s another renowned genius from the Hidden Dragon List.”

Near the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower, some Martial Artists hadn’t entered. They weren’t strong enough, so they had only come to witness the grand event and see which prodigies would appear.

Not long after, another heavyweight figure arrived, causing a stir among the crowd.

”It’s the White-robed Swordsman! He’s one of the Ten Great Earth Martial Realm experts. For him, killing an ordinary expert at the Earth Martial Realm Peak is effortless.”

”I hear he and Liu Yama are rivals and fight often.”

A middle-aged man in a white robe descended from the sky, landing in everyone’s view. He moved like a streak of sword light, his speed astonishing. Even from a great distance, his piercing aura could be felt.

However, just as he was about to enter the first-floor entrance, a sharp ripple of energy suddenly flew toward him.

ZING!

A Flying Blade appeared, moving so fast it crossed hundreds of yards in an instant.

”Hmph.”

The White-robed Swordsman snorted coldly. He brought two fingers together and caught the small blade right before his eyes. The feat left the crowd gasping in amazement. For an ordinary Earth Martial Realm Peak expert, catching such a sudden attack with just two fingers was utterly unthinkable.

”Worthy of his name. The White-robed Swordsman is truly formidable.”

The sound of applause echoed through the air. It came from a slender young man with a pale face and hair done in numerous small braids—a striking sight.

”Another prodigy from the Hidden Dragon List! It’s Lin Jue! They say his Flying Blades never miss and are unbelievably fast. He’s known for taking lives from over a thousand yards away with a mere flick of his wrist.”

The crowd stared at the young man in astonishment.

”Lin Jue, are you provoking me?” The White-robed Swordsman’s gaze turned cold as he looked over. His gaze was as sharp as a sword.

Although the other party was a prodigy from the Hidden Dragon List, he didn’t care at all. In his eyes, the only rivals for one of the Ten Great Earth Martial Realm experts were the other nine. Prodigies from the Hidden Dragon List like Lin Jue were still too green to threaten their position.

”I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare. It’s just that I’ve heard so much about the great White-robed Swordsman, and my hand was getting a bit itchy,” Lin Jue replied, a devil-may-care smile on his face.

”I’ll let it slide this time. If there’s a next time, don’t blame me for bullying a junior.”

The White-robed Swordsman flicked his finger, sending the small blade shooting back. It was wrapped in a sharp Sword Intent that seemed capable of piercing through anything.

Lin Jue’s gaze hardened. With a wave of his wide sleeve, he shot out another blade to block it.

The White-robed Swordsman couldn’t be bothered to get entangled with Lin Jue. In a flash, he entered the Myriad Treasures Exquisite Tower. After all, prodigies from the Hidden Dragon List always had a few trump cards. It wasn’t wise to start a fight here.

”Hmph. So what if he’s one of the Ten Great Earth Martial Realms? Sooner or later, I’ll surpass him,” Lin Jue snorted disdainfully and followed him inside.

After them, several other notable figures arrived, each one causing a stir.