Xu Zimei was standing in the Trial Tower at this moment.
And across from him stood another man who looked exactly like him.
Another Xu Zimei.
The two looked at each other; this was the magic of the Trial Tower.
It could simulate a true version of yourself.
Note, the other version of you simulated by the True Martial Trial Tower is an exact clone.
Unlike other things that just create a rough simulation.
Xu Zimei stood in front.
His eyes looked at the top of the tower.
He looked at the other version of himself and said with a smile, “I didn’t come looking for you.”The other Xu Zimei gestured an invitation.
Xu Zimei made his way unimpeded to the top of the tower.
If others wanted to reach the tower’s top.
They would have to pass through levels one by one.
But Xu Zimei needed nothing, he could come directly here.
Because now, he was the Dominator of this True Martial Trial Tower.
"You’ve arrived,” as soon as he reached the top, a gentle laugh sounded.
This was an elder.
He wore a grey robe.
With linen trousers beneath.
The long hair on his head was all grey and white.
His smile was very kind.
"World-Weary,” Xu Zimei nodded slightly.
"I’ve already destroyed the Ancient Dragon Nation.”
"Actually, there’s no hurry,” the elder said with a smile.
"Give the Ten Great Families some time to prepare.
So they won’t be resentful.”
"Have you been paying attention to the Holy Court?” Xu Zimei asked.
"We are watching them, unless the Holy Court intends to throw the Nine Domains into chaos entirely this time.
No further precautions are necessary,” the elder smiled.
"The Holy Court is also preparing, but they’re out of time.
And we can’t give them any more time.
Let’s start from the Heaven Extreme Realm.”
"What is your purpose?” Xu Zimei asked.
"It would be better for him to explain this to you,” the elder replied.
"But I want to know right now,” Xu Zimei insisted.
"Then what is your purpose?” the elder looked at Xu Zimei.
"I hope we’re on the same path,” said Xu Zimei.
"At least for now,” the elder smiled.
"It’s all paths walked by predecessors only.
Retracing old ways with new people.”
"I am walking my own path,” Xu Zimei said.
"I need the intelligence on the Ten Great Families.”
The elder smiled, took out a book, and handed it to Xu Zimei.
Said: “This book has not only the Ten Great Families, but also many matters of the Holy Court. I believe you’ll find it interesting.”
Xu Zimei took the book and glanced around.
Perhaps no one could imagine.
That at the top of the Trial Tower, there was actually a graveyard.
The graveyard here was rugged, with about a thousand graves.
And above each grave, there was a statue.
These statues were molded in the likeness of the grave owners.
The World-Weary elder was more like a grave keeper.
Every day he was here, meticulously cleaning these statues.
He did it painstakingly, detailed, and fastidious.
His attention was only on these statues.
Xu Zimei put away the book.
He walked quickly through the graveyard to the statue at the innermost point.
"Everyone worships the legendary figures of the past.
Yet it’s chaotic times that forge true heroes.”
"You don’t revere heroes, because you are one.”
……
After leaving the True Martial Trial Tower.
Xu Zimei also prepared to advance on his path of the Holy King.
In fact, he still had a long way to go to reach the Holy King.
Breaking through would not be easy.
But Xu Zimei planned to elevate his realm to the utmost before the great battle.
To face the upcoming battle in the most perfect state.
And the hope that could allow him to ascend to the Holy King lay in the True Martial Holy Sect Tower before him.
At his level.
Actually, so-called advancement is not about how much Spiritual Energy you absorb, or unlocking some internal shackles.
It’s mainly about Enlightenment.
Understanding the rules of heaven and earth, clarifying the mysteries of the body.
Some may have an epiphany and advance several realms at once.
While others stumble through life, ultimately achieving nothing, unable to take even half a step further.
Xu Zimei slightly raised his head.
The True Martial Trial Tower floated around him.
Because this True Martial Trial Tower was blessed by generations of ancestors of the True Martial Holy Sect, almost everyone would engrave their Dao upon it.
Once Xu Zimei achieved Enlightenment of the Holy King, he would likewise inscribe his Dao.
In this way, like a family heirloom, passed down through generations.
It is precisely because of this vast transmission of Dao that the True Martial Trial Tower is immensely powerful.
Almost able to glimpse all the Great Dao of the ancestors.
Xu Zimei began studying others’ Dao, seeking parallels among them.
And then augmenting them with his Holy King Realm.
Xu Zimei closed his eyes, and a misty grey aura surrounded him.
As his Enlightenment time grew longer.
Amid this Enlightenment.
There were those who manipulated heaven and earth, those who moved mountains and oceans.
Those who swung swords that shook the heavens, those who stood alone in the Western Mountains.
Countless ancestors, countless different Great Dao, thus evolved before him.
And the grey mist enveloping Xu Zimei grew thicker.
More and more vast.
Ultimately, enveloping his whole being, like a great cocoon, he began to comprehend within.
……
And at the center of the Heaven Extreme Realm.
There stood the Chasing Heaven Temple.
It is said, this Chasing Heaven Temple is a very special force.
They hardly engage in anything within the Heaven Extreme Realm.
Their purpose of existence is to maintain the world’s balance.
Only matters that disrupt the world’s balance would draw their attention.
The last time the Chasing Heaven Temple appeared.
Was because of the True Martial Holy Sect.
Their development was too rapid, breaking the balance of the Heaven Extreme Realm in a short time.
Making the Ten Great Families feel threatened, everyone was in peril.
Eventually, the True Martial Holy Sect was destroyed, and all returned to calm.
Now, the Chasing Heaven Temple has opened once more.
And the Ten Great Families responded to the call, each sending family representatives to the Chasing Heaven Temple.
……
Chasing Heaven Temple,
Here, it was stern and majestic.
Those who came here involuntarily revered it.
The current Hall Master of this generation’s Chasing Heaven Temple was called Supreme.
Although the name was just a title, it symbolized his supreme stature.
He sat in the highest position.
His head adorned with a golden hat.
This hat, no one knew what it was made of, was a blend of gold and white, entirely gilded.
This hat was large, enveloping the entirety of Supreme’s face and head.
This was the rule of the Chasing Heaven Temple.
Everyone in the Chasing Heaven Temple must remain unseen.
They must wear these hats, although the colors differ according to their statuses.
Supreme sat at the head position.
Below were representatives of the Ten Great Families.
Only they were qualified to enter the Chasing Heaven Temple.
Others, not to mention entering, probably didn’t even know the location of the Chasing Heaven Temple.
"How many years has it been,” someone sighed.
"Who would have thought we’d gather here again.”