After more than half a day of discussion, Chu Yang and several Immortal Emperors finalized their development strategies for Li Qingyun and his group.
Emerging from their seclusion, the first thing everyone did was ascend the tower.
This was the most direct way to test their combat prowess and improve their fighting techniques.
The Immortal Emperors had all been figures of suppression in their youth. Defeating them would be a great boost to one's confidence.
Even if they couldn't win, they could console themselves by thinking, "They're Immortal Emperors, it's natural they're a bit stronger than me!"
Wang Teng, who had been tormented for so long, found this time to be different.
The only gap between him and the Dragon Blood War Emperor had been bridged. His "momentum" was actually a result of various coincidences.
The dragon's malevolent energy within the "Dragonfall Land" had made him berserk and irritable. The emotional surge, coupled with his intense focus in battle, naturally led to its manifestation.
The higher the difficulty, the greater the reward upon completion.
For an ordinary body cultivator, encountering such a Dragon Blood War Emperor would leave no chance of victory.
As a disciple of the Dragon Blood War Emperor, the rewards Wang Teng received were naturally determined by him.
What he obtained was the fusion of "momentum."
Wang Teng himself was dumbfounded. Wasn't this a power one comprehended through oneself? How could it be passed on to others?
"You'll understand when you reach my realm. Transmitting the Dao isn't that difficult a task."
The fusion of "Might of Ten Thousand Dragons" and "Dragon's Wrath" resulted in a combination of fury and deterrence. Every time he attacked, the enemy's most direct feeling was that tens of thousands of giant dragons were roaring and growling at them, then brutally trampling them...
When fighting against body cultivators who had comprehended "momentum," it was best to avoid close-quarters combat. Otherwise, midway through the fight, one might break down first.
Wang Teng said excitedly, "Senior, you said I fused two momenta, does that mean I'm fiercer than you? Is it your turn to get beaten next?"
Upon hearing this, the Dragon Blood War Emperor revealed a benevolent smile to Wang Teng. "Good lad, I truly appreciate your fearless spirit! Let me see what capabilities you have in the Muscle Tendon Strengthening stage..."
"Aren't I just crushing you?"
Ten seconds later.
Wang Teng appeared outside the "Ascension Tower" with a bewildered expression. It was truly perplexing, and he began to doubt himself again.
If he had also comprehended "momentum," his physical body, even suppressed to the Muscle Tendon Strengthening stage on the second floor, shouldn't be weaker than the Dragon Blood War Emperor.
Having bathed in Dragon Marrow Fluid, been boiled in Body Tempering Liquid, and with the "Blood Jade Lingzhi" constantly replenishing his blood energy, his current physical strength was definitely higher than a Muscle Tendon Strengthening stage Dragon Blood War Emperor.
"Damn it! This tower must have a bug, I'll try again!"
The result was that he failed again very quickly.
"Hiss! I get it!"
Wang Teng grabbed his head with both hands. He could feel that the opponent's physical strength was indeed inferior to his, but the opponent's combat techniques were vastly superior, ten thousand streets ahead of him!
Up to this point, his fighting style had been to directly unleash his blood energy, forcibly overwhelming enemies with his own power. If he couldn't crush them, he would continue fighting desperately.
However, the opponent would dodge, redirect force, and find his weaknesses to strike.
Suddenly, he understood that the Dragon Blood War Emperor was teaching him how to correctly initiate his combat style.
"Good heavens, Senior, fight me for another three hundred rounds!"
Wang Teng, no longer dejected, excitedly threw himself back into the fray.
Shen Yingxue sat trembling before the Empress Wan Hua.
Before this, Chu Yang had told her that he had recommended her to Empress Wan Hua, but she had to perform exceptionally well to catch the Empress's eye.
"Why are you so nervous? Do you think I'm going to eat you?"
Shen Yingxue's body shuddered, and she weakly said, "Senior... your aura is too powerful..."
"What? Are you saying I'm not approachable?"
"No, no, no, Senior is very approachable!"
"Very approachable? Then are you saying I'm not imposing enough?"
Shen Yingxue's lips twitched slightly, and she felt like crying.
"Senior, please don't be like this..."
Empress Wan Hua laughed heartily, slung an arm around Shen Yingxue's shoulders, and said, "I'm just teasing you! Look at you, so delicate and frail, wouldn't anyone bully you outside?"
Shen Yingxue immediately retorted, "I only look frail, but I'm actually not!"
Even Brother Xian had called her frail, and she personally felt quite wronged. She was actually quite strong, wasn't she?
"No, no, no, Xiao Xue, you must understand that when a person's heart becomes strong enough, their spirit and demeanor will not show any hint of weakness!"
Shen Yingxue looked bewildered.
Empress Wan Hua then stood up, waved her sleeve, and her eyes immediately changed. An aura that looked down on all under heaven instantly unfurled.
Shen Yingxue's face turned pale. Just as she was about to fight the Empress, she found herself unable to move.
Those colorful eyes locked onto her.
Empress Wan Hua said lightly, "Let's put fighting aside for now. We spiritual cultivators are the extreme opposite of body cultivators. For us, spiritual abilities are particularly important!"
Shen Yingxue hadn't yet grasped the meaning of her words.
Then, her entire being was captivated by the Empress's eyes.
She could no longer see. For her, the most terrifying thing in the world was those nearly twenty years of darkness.
She feared those days of blindness.
"Senior! Senior! I can't see..." Her voice was laced with tears.
However, Empress Wan Hua came before Shen Yingxue and caressed her face, saying, "See, you're too delicate. Such a pitiable appearance, I truly feel heartbroken seeing it."
"Don't be afraid, because what's even more terrifying is yet to come. Now, behind you are two hundred burly men who want to take advantage of you, but they are ordinary people, and you are a Qi Refining stage cultivator. You have a dagger in your hand, go and kill them all, in your most fearful environment... Hehehe..."
The Empress's laughter was as chilling as an old witch's.
Shen Yingxue was panicked and helpless. She didn't know when a dagger, inexplicably appearing, had come into her hand.
"Hehehe..."
A sickening laugh came from beside her ear. A hand landed on Shen Yingxue's shoulder.
She cried out in terror, "Senior! Senior! Where are you..."
There was no response.
Enduring the fear of the darkness, she gritted her teeth and fiercely stabbed backward.
"Ah!!! Murder!"
A scream of terror echoed, and hot blood splattered onto her face.
Because she couldn't see, it felt more real.
She couldn't see what was in front of her, only feeling countless demons trying to approach her, tearing at her...
She had never killed anyone before. While crying out, she continuously used the dagger in her hand to slaughter the unseen enemies.
To the Immortal Emperors watching, she was merely thrashing at the air.
"Wan Hua, is this what you call 'pitiable'?"
"Holy crap, you're the master of torment!"
"Isn't this a bit too cruel? She's crying so much."
Empress Wan Hua said calmly, "I started killing people when I was seven. At her age, I had already killed thousands of geniuses from various factions..."
"Impressive."