C349 The Secret of the Ranking Tower!(2)

As speculation swirled around him, Woo Zhengyang was equally astonished.

After Moh Lunhui left the Heavenly Martial Realm, Woo Zhengyang's score became 163. The Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association hadn't concluded because Moh Lunhui's challenges continued. Even with just two participants left, the battles persisted. Now that Moh Lunhui had departed, Woo Zhengyang, despite having three opportunities to challenge, had no opponents left. Naturally, the event was considered over.

Shortly after Moh Lunhui's departure, Woo Zhengyang received a message from the jade plate: "Challenger Woo Zhengyang, score 163, ranked first, eligible to enter the tenth level of the Ranking Tower! Would you like to enter?"

Woo Zhengyang had heard from Fu Chuan about receiving such messages, but the one he got differed slightly from what Fu Chuan described. According to Fu Chuan, the final message from the jade plate should only include the challenger's name and rank, with no mention of entering the Ranking Tower. However, Woo Zhengyang's message included this additional line.

Fu Chuan had mentioned the Ranking Tower before. Rumor had it that the tower originally offered rewards, but for some unknown reason, it had never been opened. Consequently, the rewards for each Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association were distributed based on the final scores on the Ranking Tower, collected at the Heavenly Martial Sect.

Though puzzled, Woo Zhengyang quickly realized that all of this must be connected to Moh Lunhui.

The Heavenly Martial Realm is an ancient spatial artifact, renamed only after being acquired by the Heavenly Martial Sect. According to Woo Zhengyang's theory, the condition to unlock the Ranking Tower likely involves reaching a specific point threshold.

In ancient times, many participated in trials, making it relatively easy for the top ten to meet the requirements to enter the Ranking Tower. However, once in the hands of the Heavenly Martial Sect, the number of participants was limited, and the rules were unknown, so naturally, no one could open the tower.

Before the Heavenly Martial Realm came into the possession of the Heavenly Martial Sect, it must have changed hands several times. Given that Moh Lunhui is a reincarnated emperor, it's reasonable that he understands its mysteries.

This explains Moh Lunhui's actions. Knowing the secrets of the Heavenly Martial Realm, he was particularly invested in the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association. On the eve of the event, he chose to reveal his true strength. During the Ultimate Battle, aware of the rules, he continuously challenged others to accumulate points. Unfortunately, his efforts were in vain, ultimately benefiting Woo Zhengyang instead.

A reward that even a reincarnated emperor values piques Woo Zhengyang's interest. Slinging the No Life Sword over his shoulder, Woo Zhengyang approached the Ranking Tower with the jade plate in hand. The entrance to the tower was sealed by a jade wall with a slot the size of the plate. Inserting the jade plate into the slot, he found himself transported into a unique space.

Woo Zhengyang knew this had to be the top level of the Ranking Tower, the tenth floor.

The tenth floor was empty except for several portals, each labeled: Martial Arts, Techniques, Elixirs, Artifacts, and Formation Maps. The rewards were varied, and while the names might not seem extraordinary, Woo Zhengyang understood that these rewards were beyond what the Heavenly Martial Sect could offer. Whether it was martial arts, techniques, elixirs, artifacts, or formation maps, these were treasures placed here since ancient times and were incredibly rare in the current world.

According to the labels, every hundred points allowed a choice of one portal. This meant Woo Zhengyang could only choose one, so he had to be careful in his decision.

As for martial arts, Woo Zhengyang already had "Silky Hair Soft Finger" and "Ink Night Sword Washing Arts," so he didn't need more for now. Although elixirs and artifacts were valuable, they were external items. Even if they were from ancient times, the ones awarded to someone at the Martial Master Stage might not be of high grade, so Woo Zhengyang decided to pass on them.

That left techniques and formation maps, both of which could significantly enhance Woo Zhengyang's abilities. He had already experienced the power of the Slaughter Formation Path. Even a simple illusion array allowed him, at the Martial Disciple level, to easily defeat a Martial Master. If he could advance further and become a master of formations, he could deploy even more powerful killing arrays. In that case, Woo Zhengyang might stand a chance against experts at the Shape Gathering Stage or even the Reality Condensing Stage.

Woo Zhengyang found himself in a dilemma. The mysterious array within the portal was an enigma, and he couldn't guarantee it would elevate him to the rank of an Array Master. If it failed, it would be a wasted opportunity.

What Zhengyang urgently needed was a Body Tempering Technique for the Skin Stage. Due to his unique Ice Crystal Fire Body, his cultivation progress was hindered without it. Acquiring such a technique would significantly accelerate his advancement to the Reality Condensing Stage.

However, Zhengyang was well aware of one thing. The trials in the Heavenly Martial Realm were traditionally designed for Martial Masters at the Reality Condensing Stage. Participants were expected to have their own techniques. Thus, the rewards likely included techniques suitable for those progressing from the Reality Condensing Stage to the Shape Gathering Stage. While Zhengyang needed these as well, they weren't immediately useful to him.

Whether to choose the array or the technique, Zhengyang desired both but was uncertain about either, leaving him in a tough spot.