Chapter 692 284: Seizing the Initiative, Tongtian Tribulation (Part 2)

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They knew better than anyone how troublesome the Heaven-Reaching Tower could be. If one wasn't careful, it could damage the soul and cause them to get lost within.

If Chen Ping hadn't broken through to the Manifest Saint Realm in terms of soul and used the Three Lights Divine Spell as a guide to pull the three of them out, they wouldn't know how long they'd have been trapped inside.

And these people, including Daoist Mingxin from the Black Lotus Hall, just rushed in without any scruples, weren't they afraid of going in alive and coming out dead?

"No, the four of us had matched qi before setting out, and specially practiced the Soul Technique, Three Lights Divine Spell. Hence, the trial encountered was a world enhancing soul power. They may not necessarily be so..."

Chen Ping suddenly recalled.

After killing Tang Lin'er from the Dharma Aspect Sect, he obtained a golden opportunity orb and during the trace origin and steal fortune, he had seen everything this person had experienced.

Although it was a future deduction, the details were not thoroughly real.

However, it was likely that what he saw through Spring and Autumn Silkworm's talent wasn't false.

Then, why could Tang Lin'er in the future control the Heaven-Reaching Tower to soar, no longer suppressing the spatial rift of this world, letting demonic qi flood the skies and countless bizarre evil creatures surge forth?

'From outcome to cause, either Tang Lin'er was too gifted with extremely good luck that the Heaven-Reaching Tower directly acknowledged her mastership.

Or, the world Tang Lin'er entered wasn't for soul power enhancement, but another form of trial, gaining some sort of authority over the Heaven-Reaching Tower.

From Tang Lin'er's performance, being able to activate that Heaven-Reaching Tower seemed not following orders, with the tower flying straight beyond the heavens, leaving him to clean up the mess of rampant demons…

"What if, what if they can't seize the Heaven-Reaching Tower, but still cause it to react, no longer defending its original place, wouldn't...?"

Thinking of this, Chen Ping became uneasy.

Whether in his past life or this one.

He had heard too many examples of accomplishing nothing and ruining everything.

The current situation is such that regardless of whether those people can obtain the Heaven-Reaching Tower, there's a chance of causing disruptions.

If their reckless meddling causes the tower to fly away.

How could he deal with those monsters emerging from the rift?

Recalling the evil aura that Venerable Mingxin of Black Lotus Hall ushered in, the qi that devours everything, destroys all, Chen Ping couldn't help but secretly curse in his heart.

"No matter what, they must be pulled out."

"The blood debt must be repaid."

"Seventh Brother…"

In Ji Mingyue's eyes, there was a hint of worry.

She knew the incredibly powerful and indescribable treasure was right beside him, yet Chen Ping could restrain himself from exploring it, not because he had no greed.

But because once inside, life and death are no longer autonomous.

No one knows what exactly the Heaven-Reaching Tower is practicing?

Nor how to earn the treasure's approval?

Coming out unharmed last time was not because of their strength but rather good fortune.

But fortune, while delightful, cannot be relied upon.

Should anything go wrong, wouldn't they be trapped within again?

"No worries, I originally intended to wait until my cultivation was deeper and my foundation stronger to try again; this way, I'd be more confident.

But since there's no time for that now, I can only proceed. Compared to those people, I believe having cleared the three initial passes and gained preliminary recognition gives us more advantage."

Chen Ping spoke solemnly.

As soon as these words were spoken.

For some reason, Chen Ping suddenly felt his mind clear.

He vaguely sensed a faint calling sound in his mind.

As if someone was calling him from an incredibly distant place, filled with anticipation and desire.

"Huh…"

Ji Mingyue suddenly looked up, her eyes full of disbelief.

"Seventh Brother heard it too?"

"You heard it too?"

"Yes, it should be an invitation."

Ji Mingyue was slightly stunned then immediately smiled.

"Quickly contact Sister Xiaoru, see what she's experiencing?"

"No need to contact."

Han Xiaoru came hurriedly from afar, still with lingering anger, "I naturally sensed it too. It should be that the Heaven-Reaching Tower has changed. Not to mention if there's an invitation, even if not, we must rush in, leaving them hiding inside because it's ultimately a menace…"

Han Xiaoru didn't say much more, but her attitude was evident.

Fearless of heaven and earth, just charge forward.

"Sister Xiaoru still carries such bravado, truly worthy of being the Female General." Ji Mingyue said with a smile.

Unknowingly, their relationship had become extremely cordial.

"Sister Xiaoyue, don't be afraid, once inside, I'll protect you, definitely not let you be stranded on a deserted island again like last time."

Han Xiaoru happily spoke, then turned to look toward Jiangdong.

"When Fairy Qingzhu marched west last time, it's said she had already left Guangyun Prefecture, who knows where she's actually gone."

"Let's not worry about her. The South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest is unfathomable; since she hasn't shown herself, try to avoid any entanglement with them, let nature take its course."

Chen Ping used the Azure Dragon Seal to suppress heavenly mechanisms, and even spent effort reconnecting mountain and river national destiny dragon veins.

Logically, Bingli Island should be under his control without any hidden dangers.

But, this does not include two places.

In his perception, besides the Celestial Star Ruins, there's another place that's enveloped in dense fog, unclear not only in its scene but also its qi mechanism, completely ungraspable.

This proves.

Why it can't be discerned is because these two places exceed his capabilities, beyond scrutiny.

The Heaven-Reaching Tower's ability to suppress demonic powers of a realm, with boundless might is understandable.

What about the South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest?

Relying merely on a few Divine Martial Realm experts?

Chen Ping couldn't help feeling apprehensive.

Moreover, the name South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest always reminded him of legends he heard in a past life.

Some say, no two flowers in the world are the same.

But identical names appearing in different worlds inevitably prompts consideration.

If in truth, it's an orthodoxy established by 'that figure', spreading across myriad worlds, it certainly can't be trifled with.

Whether in friendship or enmity, once entangled, my current little self would perish before proximity.

Actually, when Fang Qingzhu entered the world wielding the Azure Dragon Seal, it outwardly seemed she sought something.

Once Chen Ping had the aspiration to sweep across the world, she displayed no indication of what she was actually seeking.

Seeking belief?

It appeared nonexistent, as she showed no interest in preaching incense nor belief, her concern solely lay with eating and drinking.

Then why was she traversing the realm?

The Purple Bamboo Forest releasing her can't just be for mundane experiences or cultivation enhancement?

Even this notion isn't sustainable.

Chen Ping never saw that "Fairy" earnestly practicing cultivation.

A person portraying no pursuit must hold a deeper goal or secret.

Backing this suspicion isn't merely Chen Ping's blind conjecture, once hearing Fang Qingzhu casually remark that her master had transcended Divine Martial, aiming to leap beyond this realm.

Well then.

This certainly raises concern.

What is transcending Divine Martial—Law Dao Alchemy.

If Fang Qingzhu's master is at the Dao Alchemy Level, why isn't she expelled by this world?

Could it be, leaping beyond this realm doesn't mean escaping Bingluo Island, not even the Star Luo Sea Domain, potentially genuinely not this grand world.

Thus contemplating, the opponent's strength and cultivation become highly dubious.

Deep introspection incites terror.

...

Chen Ping possesses a notable trait: letting go of issues he can't unravel.

He's entirely unburdened by stubbornness.

The faint call from the Heaven-Reaching Tower subtly assured him this might signal an exceptional opportunity.

If missed, genuine regret could follow.

Hence, transmitting via Cyan Bird, instructing mother Xiao Lin to govern, arranging various state affairs, then without delay, directly took Han Xiaoru and Ji Mingyue into the Celestial Star Ruins.

Re-enter the Heaven-Reaching Tower.

He distinctly remembered last time in the alternate world of the Heaven-Reaching Tower, the Tribulation Points he acquired were brought over instead of remaining there.

This was indeed fortunate.

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