Chapter 200 – Battle Record, Radiant Spirit, Guardian

The newcomers exchanged uncertain glances.

Tianyuan had always been an enigma, never entering their social circles. Initially, some lords had sarcastically remarked that Tianyuan was aloof and looked down on associating with them. But after the Hero Festival concluded, such comments completely vanished.

Perhaps Tianyuan truly was aloof.

If Tianyuan were only slightly stronger than them, some lords might have felt jealous or resentful. However, his performance at the Festival Grounds was leagues ahead of theirs, and he had even earned the gratitude of the Xuan Nation lords.

Anyone who dared to make sarcastic remarks about Tianyuan would face backlash.

Among the newly promoted lords, Tianyuan had no shortage of admirers.

Yet, information about Tianyuan was scarce, virtually nonexistent.

Someone glanced at Jiang Luoxing.

Jiang Luoxing shook his head as well.

Tianyuan was still too distant for them. Figures like Liu Miumiu and Wang Erteng were more realistic targets to chase after.

“I heard that Lord Wang Ba also cleared the first gate, but how exactly did they manage it?”

A lord remarked.

This resonated with many.

Yes, how exactly did they clear it?

Facing three hundred Elite-tier enemies was utterly despairing. They couldn’t even hold out for long, let alone clear it. Throughout the entire battle, they had only managed to kill twenty or thirty enemies.

They couldn’t even imagine how their fellow lords dealt with such terrifyingly powerful foes.

They themselves were exceptionally talented, outstanding among lords. But in just a few months of development, had the gap really widened this much?

“I’m not too sure how Lord Wang Ba cleared it, but I have some idea of the tactics used by Wave Caller Liu Miumiu.”

A young man said, “I once sparred with the Cold Moon City Lord’s sister in a certain combat Secret Realm. Her talent is extremely high, and she possesses a unique ability to connect with and amplify her own troop types.”

“She excels at combining the power of numerous Spring Spirits and Tide-Calling Spring Spirits to unleash colossal waves capable of washing away and submerging everything. These waves aren’t merely dozens of ‘Water Flow’ or ‘Surge’ skills used simultaneously. They are genuine skill Fusion, evolving into large-scale spells.”

What is Fusion?

It means not just quantitative change, but qualitative change as well.

But skill Fusion is no easy feat. Typically, only legions that have condensed a Military Soul prototype can achieve it, and even then, it requires continuous practice to master.

There’s no way Liu Miumiu’s legion could have condensed a Military Soul, right?

“Of course not. At this stage, the main legions of our batch are only at Professional Tier. No one could possibly condense a Military Soul at this point. Yet, this Wave Caller is able to command ordinary legions to coalesce large-scale spells.”

“There are likely many restrictions. I suspect she can only command Spring Spirit-type troops or water elementals. But regardless, this talent is truly astounding. As long as she can unleash large-scale spells, washing away these three hundred Elite-tier enemies isn’t difficult.”

Everyone understood.

Most of them came from prestigious families, with elders who possessed Military Soul Legions. They had some understanding of Military Soul prototypes and large-scale spells.

Precisely because they understood, they were astonished by Liu Miumiu’s talent.In comparison, how utterly trash is my own innate talent!

The Great Sun Lord felt disheartened and dejected.

His innate talent was called ‘Great Sun’s Flame,’ and it was precisely because of this talent that his combat prowess was considered top-tier among the newly advanced Lords, allowing him to step into the Concept level early on. At the time, he was full of pride, convinced that even Lord Wang Ba was no match for him, and among his peers, only Tianyuan could stand against him.

But in the first level of the Crimson Giant Tower, he had only managed to shoot down a dozen or so Spring Spirits before being pierced by a barrage of water arrows.

He couldn’t even see a chance of clearing the first level.

It might take another month or two, and he still wouldn’t make it.

Yet Wang Ba and Wave Caller had both cleared it!

“Is the gap in talent really this vast? But my Great Sun’s Flame is clearly a very high-level talent as well. Or perhaps Wang Ba and Wave Caller have some other unknown trump cards, given their backgrounds far surpass mine.”

He clenched his fists, convinced that must be the case.

Mu Someone, who had been quietly eavesdropping all along, found it quite reasonable.

He had witnessed Liu Miumiu’s talent back in the Newbie Challenge Realm. At the time, Liu Miumiu had used only a few Apprentice-tier Spring Spirits and Wave Caller Spring Spirits to summon a tidal wave over ten meters high, sweeping away the Professional-tier guardian enemy.

Back then, Mu Someone was still inexperienced; aside from being amazed, he couldn’t grasp the intricacies.

But looking back now…

“It truly is skill fusion.”

“After fusion, not only does the ‘quantity’ increase, but the very manifestation of the skills can completely change.”

Just like his family’s Spell Forge.

By fusing just ten skills as materials, it could give birth to the Nine-Headed Roaring Thunderflame Dragon, which possessed dozens of times the destructive power. Liu Miumiu’s fusion might have incurred more losses, and the Spring Spirits and Wave Caller Spring Spirits she commanded weren’t high-level, but their numbers… amounted to over a hundred.

As long as she could unleash a large-scale spell, wiping out two or three hundred enemies in one strike wouldn’t be difficult.

Large-scale spells are the true battlefield annihilators.

“Indeed, no one should be underestimated. Even the seemingly gentle Liu Miumiu is this strong. What about Lord Wang Ba, Divine Thunder Lord, and the recently surging Frost Sky Lord?”

Compared to them, his family’s Tianyuan Territory only held a slight advantage in tier.

Mu Yuan was using the Lu Six Template today, clad entirely in black full-body armor that covered him completely, leaving no gaps exposed.

He listened in on these rather secretive pieces of information, hard to come by on public forums.

He also overheard the people around him frequently mentioning him.

“So far, we know that among our batch, those who have cleared the first level are Wang Ba, Wave Caller, and Divine Thunder Lord. Of course, Tianyuan most likely cleared it too, but there’s no news about him at all.”

“Right, my cousin is a high-ranking member of First Hand Commerce, but even he couldn’t dig up the slightest hint. Could it be… Tianyuan didn’t even come to challenge it? Or maybe Tianyuan isn’t as strong anymore and couldn’t even clear the first level?”

Someone refuted, “That can’t be. In my opinion, if Lord Wang Ba cleared the first level, Tianyuan must have already cleared the second level, and might even have cleared the third by now.”

“They say Tianyuan likes to disguise himself. Is it possible he’s right here among us?”

“Haha, you’re overthinking it. What are the odds of that?”

Just then,

Clang, clang, clang, clang—

At the top of the Crimson Giant Tower, on the seventh floor, a point of light began to shine, growing increasingly brighter and radiating a dazzling, multicolored brilliance.

“What is this…?”The newly arrived Lord was somewhat confused.

The seasoned veteran Lord, however, widened his eyes, “Someone has cleared the entire Crimson Giant Tower! Who is it? Who?”

The Land of Trials made no announcement. But the circle of Lords was small, and through various inquiries, a Lord soon got the news.

“It’s Tyrant Dragon!”

“So it’s him. He’s only been developing for a little over two years and has already cleared the Crimson Giant Tower. Truly, the younger generation is to be feared.”

“Tyrant Dragon is no ordinary Lord. He’ll likely secure a spot in this Dragon Court Competition and represent our Taixuan.”

“In previous years, Lords who just cleared the first Giant Tower rarely qualified, right? No wonder I heard our current batch isn’t very competitive.”

“Don’t panic. We’ll make a comeback next time. Haven’t you noticed the higher-ups are already focusing on nurturing the next batch? The next lineup includes Lords like Tianyuan, Wang Ba, Wave Caller, Shen Lei… Hiss, just thinking about it is exciting. I hope these youngsters step up and crush Divine Radiance.”

But how swiftly the times change.

The next competition is still three or four years away. Who can predict what the Eternal World will be like by then?

Why not start from this edition and witness a broader world.

Following the crowd, Mu Yuan stepped through the gate of the Crimson Giant Tower, his figure vanishing into the abyssal darkness.

“Ding!”

“Prompt: Since you have previously cleared the Crimson Giant Tower’s fourth level, this attempt will begin from the fifth level.”

After the Military Soul took shape, Deadbone led the warriors to swiftly bulldoze through the fourth level.

The rewards from the first four levels, aside from one Blazing Cannon Blueprint, were all Perfect Evolution Stones. These weren’t extremely valuable, but they were decent and all usable items.

“The enemies in the fifth level are far fewer in number than the fourth, reduced to six hundred, and their Rank remains at Elite Peak, but…”

But they were six hundred Elite ‘Rare Three-Star Troops’! (Revised)

In the fifth, sixth, and seventh levels, he would face stronger enemies with more diverse combat methods! At this stage, if a Legion hadn’t shaped a rudimentary Military Soul, progress would be nearly impossible.

Mu Yuan chose to deploy the hundred-strong Undead Legion.

He did not send out Dolai or Isloria.

Only this way could the purity of the Undead Legion be maximized.

Simultaneously,

Above the vast grassland, strands of golden light flickered into existence, materializing into humanoid figures composed purely of light elemental particles.

Rare Three-Star variety—Radiant Spirits!

They radiated a brilliant orange-gold glow, their hair flowing like shimmering glow sticks.

Apart from their luminous bodies, they closely resembled humans. Male Radiant Spirits had robust builds, while females possessed graceful, curvaceous figures, as if clad in form-fitting leather, their silhouettes perfectly outlined.

But more dazzling than their physiques were the blinding golden beams shooting forth from them.

The beams exploded across the sky!

If in the first four levels, a Lord relied on a handful of powerful Commander-level experts to weave through and clear them, that approach wouldn’t work here.

The golden beams were too fast!

A powerhouse like Rakshasa was invincible in the fourth level as long as his energy held out. Giant Scorpions and Nuns posed no threat. Yet, in this level, even Rakshasa couldn’t evade the sky-filling golden beams.

Blocking was equally difficult.

How could one person block light coming from all directions?But the Tianyuan Territory was far from relying on a single individual.

The seamless Undead Legion was unleashing its might.

Cleave after cleave, Ghost Claw skills fused together, transforming into large-scale techniques with power amplified dozens of times, instantly tearing apart the dense golden beams that enveloped the sky and earth.

Immediately after,

Charge! Throw!

Bone Spears shrouded in thick undead energy were hurled simultaneously. The energy between these spears resonated, forming a shadowy projectile several meters wide and dozens of meters long.

In an instant, over a dozen Luminants were completely torn apart and shattered.

Seizing the opportunity while the legion drew fire, Rakshasa directly infiltrated another group of Luminants, his spear dancing wildly as he unleashed a storm of carnage.

He could also coordinate with the legion not far away.

Borrowing their energy and sharing part of the damage.

The fierce battle lasted a full half-hour. With the Undead General barely intervening, the Tianyuan Legion cleared this stage.

Then, breaking through like a hot knife through butter, they conquered the sixth stage.

「Prompt: You have cleared Crimson Giant Tower – Stage 5, obtained ‘Miracle Blueprint: Thundercoil Tower (Rare)’.」

「Prompt: You have cleared Crimson Giant Tower – Stage 6, obtained ‘Miracle Blueprint: Alchemy Hut (Rare)’.」

Two rare blueprints—not bad.

But Mu Yuan didn’t pay them much attention, his gaze firmly fixed on the battlefield.

Stage Seven.

He still had several challenge attempts left. Could he clear this stage before using them all? He wasn’t very confident.

In his view, one Luminant after another appeared.

Still at the peak Elite tier.

But their numbers had increased to 1,499.

Because besides them, there was one Luminant whose attire was completely different.

He appeared somewhat aged, yet his build was exceptionally burly, his eyes shining brightly, with an orange diamond-shaped mark on his forehead.

At his sides were three pairs of orange-gold light wings, and an orange halo floated above his head.

Whether in aura or appearance, he far surpassed the ordinary Luminants around him.

This was a Hero—Luminant!

This guardian Hero looked at Deadbone and the others, revealing his pure white, glowing teeth, then flexed his arms.

“Challenger, congratulations on reaching this place. This old man has been guarding this place as a spirit for countless years and has witnessed all kinds of challengers. Now, let this old man see how long you, who have come here for the first time, can last…

“Against me!”

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Luminant tier has been adjusted in this chapter…

(End of chapter)