C27 The Thirtysixth Floor Was the Same as the Previous Record

Thirty-first level!

Brilliant radiance sparkled.

It illuminated the somber sides of Wang Xi.

In a flash, the entire crowd erupted.

"How can this be possible!"

"How could someone with just a Blood Essence Stage manage to conquer the thirtieth level? It's guarded by a Blood Refining Stage cultivator, no less!"

"Exactly. And this Su Yu, he's a complete unknown. How can he possess such fearsome power?"

"Indeed. Even a Blood Refining Stage prodigy like Wang Xi only just managed to clear the thirtieth level. How on earth did Su Yu pull it off?"

A chorus of disbelief rose among the elite talents from across Jiangnan Province.

The shock was palpable.

Consider this: Su Yu was merely at the Blood Essence Stage. Even with a Blood Essence Value of 9.

Yet, among the gathered prodigies, several boasted a Blood Essence Value of 9.

But not a single one had breached the thirtieth level.

The strongest among them had faltered at the twenty-seventh level.

But Su Yu, he had astonishingly surpassed them all, clearing the thirtieth level.

"Does this mean Su Yu's combat prowess is on par with a Martial Cultivator of the Blood Refining Stage?"

The question hung in the air, as eyes widened with profound astonishment.

Everyone knew the chasm between the two stages was stark.

A peak Blood Essence Stage Martial Cultivator facing off against a newly advanced Blood Refining Stage opponent would typically be outclassed.

Reaching the Blood Refining Stage signifies not only an upgrade in the quality of one's Blood Essence Value but also a significant increase in its density compared to the Blood Essence Stage.

Martial Cultivators at the Blood Essence Stage stood little chance against those at the Blood Refining Stage.

The crowd was thoroughly shaken.

Then, someone spoke up.

"Before coming here, my grandfather mentioned that the highest record for a Blood Essence Stage Martial Cultivator in the God's Favored Camp was thirty-six levels in the Mirage Tower. I wonder how many levels Su Yu can surpass."

"Thirty-six levels? Wow, that's downright terrifying. To reach that, a Blood Essence Value must be close to seventeen or eighteen. Does the God's Favored Camp really harbor such formidable individuals?"

"Who on earth is that, to be so terrifying?"

Curious glances were cast toward the speaker.

The speaker was a plump fellow with a naive grin, nervously rubbing his hands.

"Actually, we all know who it is..."

"It's the Holy Spear Marquis the instructor mentioned!"

"Holy smokes, it's the Holy Spear Marquis! No wonder. I heard he was identified as having red talent – one of the rare red geniuses in Jiangnan Province since its founding. Now he's even been honored as the Holy Spear Marquis. For someone like him to make it to the thirty-sixth floor isn't all that surprising."

Wang Xi's discomfort grew as he listened to the crowd's chatter.

He, too, was among the God's Favored, a purple one at that. Before Yang Xiao's rise, he was the prodigy everyone watched.

But now, due to his own lack of effort, he'd only managed to clear the thirtieth level and hadn't even breached the thirty-first.

The crowd's words only intensified the sting of his feelings.

His resentment towards Su Yu deepened.

"Hmph, as you've all said, he's the Holy Spear Marquis, a red-level prodigy. Nationally, he's among the elite geniuses. Su Yu? I've never even heard of him. How could he possibly measure up to someone like the Holy Spear Marquis?"

Wang Xi couldn't resist retorting.

His words resonated with the crowd, sparking a wave of agreement.

"Exactly, the Holy Spear Marquis is a red-level prodigy. This Su Yu is unheard of; at best, he might have blue or purple potential!"

"True, getting past the thirtieth level is impressive, but he's probably hit his peak."

Someone offered their explanation.

Yet, in that moment, the Mirage Tower quivered.

The glow from the thirty-first level faded, and the thirty-second level's brilliance burst forth.

Everyone's eyes widened in shock.

"Whoa, he's cleared another level. Is this guy really gunning for the Holy Spear Marquis's record?"

An astonished voice rang out.

Amidst the crowd, Yang Xiao's gaze locked onto the Mirage Tower, his fists clenched, eyes ablaze with the fire of competition.

"I knew there was more to you than meets the eye!"

Yang Xiao murmured under his breath, his excitement barely contained.

During their gaze exchange, he had sensed something extraordinary about Su Yu.

To the untrained eye, Su Yu appeared to be a Martial Cultivator with a Blood Essence Value of nine, yet inexplicably, Yang Xiao felt a palpable threat emanating from him.

Considering Yang Xiao's own prowess at the Blood Refining Stage Middle Period, his ability to elude even those at the later stages was a testament to his formidable strength. Yet, here he was, feeling genuinely threatened by Su Yu.

It wasn't a life-threatening danger, but it was significant enough to warrant Yang Xiao's full attention.

And now, Yang Xiao was ready to prove his mettle.

"When you come out, we're going to have one epic battle!"

A fiery zeal lit up Yang Xiao's face. Since being identified as possessing an orange talent, it had been ages since anyone in Jiangnan Province had piqued his interest.

Now, there was Su Yu.

Meanwhile, within the Mirage Tower...

Su Yu ascended to the thirty-third level with a steady pace.

Confronting the floor's guardian, a slight smile played on his lips.

With a fluid motion of his hands, the essence of Yin and Yang began to diffuse around him.

Blood Essence coursed through his veins, sketching an intricate Yin Yang Taiji pattern in the air.

Then, with a surge of energy, Su Yu unleashed his punch.

Yin Yang Taiji Boxing!

His fist roared through the air, a maelstrom of raw power. The guardian responded in kind, its punch laced with the might of the Blood Refining Stage.

As their fists met, an explosive force rippled outwards.

In the blink of an eye, the guardian shattered into fragments, vanishing into thin air.

The thirty-third level was conquered!

With each successive battle, Su Yu's excitement only grew, his fighting spirit undiminished by the increasing strength of his adversaries.

"Kill!"

Su Yu was in a frenzy, seizing the opportunity to unleash his full potential. As he fought, his mastery of Yin Yang Taiji Boxing deepened.

Upon reaching the thirty-fifth level, a curious sensation washed over him, sending ripples through his consciousness.

Su Yu's mind quivered.

"Could this be... the Yin Yang Intent?"

The memory of Yin Yang Taiji Boxing's description from the synthesis column system echoed in his mind.

Mastering Yin Yang Taiji Boxing had indeed led him to the threshold of comprehending the Yin Yang Intent!

It must be the Yin Yang Intent causing this fluctuation.

Su Yu's eyes sparkled.

He launched a punch at the guardian before him.

Empowered by the Yin Yang Intent, the Yin Yang Taiji Boxing's attack strength skyrocketed, multiplying several-fold.

His fist roared through the air, enveloped in formidable might, and obliterated the guardian with a single strike!

Level thirty-five, conquered!

Meanwhile, in the outside world.

The glow of Mirage Tower's thirty-fifth floor faded, while the thirty-sixth floor's radiance burst forth in full brilliance.

In a flash, the crowd erupted in excitement.

"Holy smokes, who the heck is Su Yu to have stormed up to the thirty-sixth floor? He's matched the record set by the Holy Spear Marquis!"

A record equaled!

In that moment, all the prodigies, including the bald man, were utterly astounded!