Just as Jiang Wuyuan was about to put the skill scroll back, an old man's figure suddenly appeared.
Jiang Wuyuan had seen him before; he was a manager who guarded the cultivation technique pavilion.
"Greetings, Senior." Jiang Wuyuan bowed.
"Hmm, Jiang, we meet again." The old man's expression was serious. He seemed to want to smile at Jiang Wuyuan, but the forced smile only made his face look somewhat distorted. "You want this skill?"
Jiang Wuyuan paused for a moment, then replied, "Yes."
"Then take it."
"Senior, I don't have enough credits," Jiang Wuyuan said helplessly.
"It's alright, the people above said you can buy on credit, and you can pay it off within a month." The old man waved his hand at him, "I think you should go and earn your credits now."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuyuan fell silent.
Unexpectedly, Zhan Tian Academy now values him so highly; this is a huge favor they've given him.
However, he did not intend to refuse.
After all, he earned all of this through his own abilities.
"Thank you for your care, seniors." Jiang Wuyuan bowed to the old man again, and then had the machine deduct all the points from his student card.
"Forty-five thousand credits on credit." The old man accepted the thanks without a second thought, then turned and drifted away.
——
Two days later, Jiang Wuyuan emerged from the training room.
It took two days to barely grasp the basics of the "Floating Clouds and Empty Steps" technique, demonstrating its extreme difficulty.
Fortunately, I don't have many classes these two days.
As Jiang Wuyuan left his dormitory, preparing to go to the Burning Blood Tower to cultivate, he couldn't help but think about the remaining balance on his student card—it was much emptier than when he first entered the Battle Heaven Academy.
Thinking of this, Jiang Wuyuan changed direction and headed towards the Battle Tower.
Since conquering the third level, Jiang Wuyuan has never been back there.
It is said that the first three levels are the way the Battle Tower classifies a person's strength and talent.
After passing the first three floors, the challenges on the later floors will be more tailored to the individual's skill level.
At the entrance of the towering Battle Tower, Shen Canghai still sits on a recliner.
The smiling man's attitude towards Jiang Wuyuan was much better than before. At least when Jiang Wuyuan bowed to him, Shen Canghai nodded in response, although the gesture was still somewhat perfunctory: "Here to rack up points again? Come in."
Jiang Wuyuan's lips twitched.
Although there was nothing wrong with it, it sounded rather strange to him hearing it from someone else: "Yes, Senior Shen."
Jiang Wuyuan entered the Battle Tower.
This time, he went straight to the fourth floor.
Unlike the first three levels, which are still recognizable as being inside a tower, the fourth level is a vast, empty space.
There were no living things, no landscapes, and no people.
The only feature is the snow-white wall, making it resemble an empty prison cell.
The familiar voice appeared again: "Welcome, challenger. The fourth test is about to begin."
There are ten puzzle pieces in the deep maze. You can earn ten points for each piece you collect and deliver to the end of the maze.
You can advance to the next level by getting 60 points.
A total score of 100 points. Best of luck with your challenge!
The words fell.
On the blank ground, countless towering walls suddenly rose from the ground. The brick and tile walls were still covered with a little moss.
Even with Jiang Wuyuan's current eyesight, he couldn't see the end of it at a glance.
He squinted at the wall blocking his way and summoned the Star Devourer to unleash a powerful strike.
clang!
Not even a spark remained; the sword energy vanished the instant it touched the wall.
It seems we can't force our way in.
Without much hesitation, Jiang Wuyuan stepped into the maze.
How many points do you think he can get this time?
Shen Canghai leaned comfortably against the recliner with his eyes closed, and even when Zhan Wuji transmitted his voice to him, he did not move an inch.
[Full marks.]
Zhan Wuji's lips twitched, realizing he had asked the wrong question.
Why don't you just hesitate a bit longer?
Judging from his performance in the previous three attempts, there shouldn't be any problems.
Zhan Wuji thought about it and realized that it made sense.
Okay, I'll wait and see?
——
Inside the maze.
As soon as Jiang Wuyuan stepped into the corridor, the entrance behind him was blocked by the wall.
In the enclosed space, even the sound of a heartbeat becomes clearer.
Regarding how to navigate the maze, Jiang Wuyuan had heard of a very simple method.
Place one hand on a wall and walk along the wall until you find the exit.
However, this method also has a significant drawback—it doesn't work if the destination is in the center of the maze.
The second method is to just wander around.
If you reach a dead end, turn back to the previous fork in the road and take another route.
It's a process of elimination, which is rather tedious, but it's also the least prone to errors.
At the same time, he also had to search for as many puzzle pieces as possible.
While Jiang Wuyuan was pondering the problem, he also walked quickly and soon arrived at the first fork in the road.
Adhering to the principle of going with the flow, he turned onto the left side of the fork in the road almost without hesitation.
Just then, I saw a sprawling, twisting vine standing in the middle of the narrow road.
A mid-stage Tier 4 magical beast, the Tree Vine, which feeds on the blood of living beings.
As if sensing Jiang Wuyuan's presence, the vine that was twisting wildly suddenly attacked, with two thick vines heading straight for Jiang Wuyuan.
Jiang Wuyuan, carrying the Devouring Star, twisted his wrist and swung his arm.
Snap!
The lush green vines were easily cut off and fell to the ground.
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