Chapter 1293 - 1293: Insights on the Eighth Floor

The eighth floor of the Treasure Tower.

As Liu Zixuan stepped onto it, he sensed a faintly different vibe.

Besides lacking Metal Warriors, the air was thick with an overwhelming stench, akin to the rot of hundreds of beast corpses, making Liu Zixuan feel nauseous.

Frowning slightly, Liu Zixuan slowly advanced towards the stairs leading to the ninth floor.

After only five steps, not yet reaching the center of this level, the ground suddenly trembled twice, and then large cracks appeared in what seemed like stone slabs, from which emerged several already decayed corpses.

"This...this is..."

Liu Zixuan was stunned.

Though the walking corpses appeared rotted and emitted a nauseating stench, their expressions and movements were lifelike.

Of course, they looked slightly different from normal humans; from their aura, they resembled the Spirit Race Demon Emperor from before, though not as terrifying as Demon Emperor Chi Yin.

"Could it be that these are enemies specially imprisoned here by ancient powers from the Spirit Race or other opposing forces?"

Liu Zixuan couldn't think of a more fitting reason than for these enemies to be imprisoned here to help hone the people of the Star Race — to temper them and, based on their properties, bestow them with some treasures.

Thus, it seemed that this tower had two functions: first, to suppress a certain powerful enemy's existence, and second, for trials.

With this thought, Liu Zixuan's perspective on the tower shifted somewhat.

Originally, it was just about breaking through the tower to win a bet or acquire certain treasures. Now, though, he felt a sense of reverence.

For this was meticulously established by ancient powers for the Star Race and the descendants of Tai Di.

In other words, this tower is the most precious treasure!

Looking at the corpses exuding the aura of the Demon Race before him, Liu Zixuan's lips moved: "In ancient times, Zixuan wasn't yet born, and couldn't join the esteemed seniors in guarding the Star Sea land. Today, given this opportunity, I must familiarize myself with the Demon Race's attack patterns. When my strength is great, I will surely wipe out the remnants of the suppressed Demon Race!"

Undoubtedly, if there are indeed remnants of Demon Race martial artists here, Liu Zixuan would surely learn something about them.

Such as their cultivation techniques or some magic techniques differing from normal martial artists.

This way, Liu Zixuan could study them in the future and devise a plan specifically targeting them!

One should not live only for selfish interests. Once you have a certain ability, you should protect more than just yourself.

Perhaps it was an illusion, but after Liu Zixuan murmured those words, it seemed there was an invisible pair of eyes inside the tower, continuously watching him.

Glancing around, Liu Zixuan smiled gently and immediately drew the Xuanyuan Sword.

Though the corpses before him only had the strength of the Innate Emperor Realm Second Heaven, or a few at the Third Heaven, using ancient artifacts to slay ancient enemies is likely the best method!

When the aura of the Xuanyuan Sword suddenly erupted, those corpses immediately showed a hint of dread.

What is the Xuanyuan Sword, if not the first sword of ancient times!

In ancient times, who knows how many demon souls the Xuanyuan Sword imbibed. Just its sharp, killing aura was enough to make these Demon Race beings tremble!

"Roar!"

Whether it was one of the corpses that issued a low growl, it was as if a command was given, causing several corpses nearby to swarm towards Liu Zixuan.

Each one bared its fangs and claws, much like zombies from western films.

Yet these corpses were far more formidable, despite their realm being lower than Liu Zixuan's. Their disregard for injury and strong defense was a significant headache for ordinary martial artists.

Initially, Liu Zixuan wielded the Xuanyuan Sword to slay these corpses, but as their numbers increased, he immediately released the Xuanyuan Sword, commanding it via mind manipulation to autonomously attack.

At this time, Liu Zixuan engaged the enemy with his bare hands!

Bang!

A palm struck Liu Zixuan's back, and when the decayed hand collided with his clothing, it was like a fire burning, instantly ruining a large piece of his garment.

Liu Zixuan raised an eyebrow: "I had heard that Spirit Race experts excel in witchcraft, akin to today's Gu Technique, yet never heard that their demonic qi could scorch objects. Seems that encountering a Spirit Race expert in the future warrants some caution."

Throughout the continuous battle, Liu Zixuan kept exploring the cultivation techniques of these corpses, needing to understand both their strengths and weaknesses because only by doing so could he pinpoint their true weaknesses and annihilate them completely without leaving future trouble!

After about ten minutes, he was still on the eighth floor.

At this time, Mos Ivan had already reached the twelfth floor, contemplating how to enter the thirteenth floor, while Que Xinyan had just prepared to step onto the twelfth floor, Sa Qianqiu, slightly slower, had reached the tenth floor.

Frankly speaking, they hadn't pondered as much as Liu Zixuan but were rather fighting all the way through. As long as they could pass, they wouldn't stop to think.

Such was the scene that led the martial artists outside into various discussions.

"It seems, to set a new record, one must choose between the sect leaders of the Angel Sect and the Void Mountain Sect!"

"It has to be our Angel Sect, honestly speaking, you guys from the Void Mountain Sect still have a ways to go!"

"That can't be said for sure, although our Spirit Institute's Dean is somewhat slower, he is still vigorously pursuing, not too slow either!"

"Barely passable, at least better than that so-called Lord Xuan from the Star Sea, who was bragged about earlier as being so mighty, yet once inside, he's slow on every level and now he's stuck on the eighth floor. I reckon his Life and Death Realm breakthrough might have come from using something."

"I think so too; the gap is too wide. Those strong Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven experts didn't linger as long on the eighth floor as he did. Likely, his realm is merely superficial, lacking real strength!"

"Shut up!" Ye Qinglian and others naturally ignored these words, but Xiao Hu, Zhao Yi, and others couldn't bear it.

Young people should be spirited!

On hearing them refute, the mocking voices of those martial artists grew louder.

Sneering at the Star Sea martial artists, they laughed: "If your so-called Lord Xuan has the guts, let him surpass our sect leader!"

"Exactly, it seems the Star Sea martial artists can only talk big; everything else is inferior."

"In plain terms, they're damn useless. I really wonder what gave those losers the courage to enter the Ancient Ruins!"

The more they spoke, the worse it got, making the Star Sea martial artists increasingly indignant.

Other than a few who truly understood Liu Zixuan, the other martial artists genuinely felt that Liu Zixuan wasn't as formidable as the legends suggested...