Martial Saint!

What alarmed Sky Number Seven even more was that he saw with his own eyes a distorted figure emerging from behind Lu Chenzhou, a red-haired evil ghost surrounded by a sea of blood.

Blood Prison Ghost King!

Although this entity currently only has End Realm strength, its raw power is still superior to this assassin's by a margin.

Most importantly, the Ghost King can impose a Ghost Slave Contract on humans, thereby gaining complete control. This allows Lu Chenzhou to extract useful information from this high-ranking member of the Blood Hidden Tower, facilitating its complete eradication!

"You actually collude with ghosts. I didn't expect you, Lu the hero with those thick eyebrows and large eyes, who claims to be Da Xia's number one genius, to be the same kind as me." Number Seven sneered.

Lu Chenzhou did not argue with him.

"Blood Prison, take him!"

"Yes, Master!" The Blood Prison Ghost King advanced sinisterly, its blood-red ghost claws piercing into Number Seven's head, leaving a bizarre blood-red skull mark on his forehead.

Number Seven had no power to resist, his pitch-black, pupil-less eyes gradually returning to normal, as he bowed to the Ghost King and said:

"Master!"

The Blood Prison Ghost King prostrated itself before Lu Chenzhou, licking its face and smiling: "Are you blind? He is the real master, I'm just a loyal and devoted good ghost!"

Lu Chenzhou instructed the Ghost King to keep an eye on Number Seven as he approached the collapsed ruin of a building, where Wang Xian rescued some people.

However, some had perished in the accident.

"Junior Brother, have you exited seclusion?"

"Yes."

"Another dozens of lives lost."

Wang Xian's mood was heavy.

Lu Chenzhou sighed: "Let's go, I've caught an assassin from the Blood Hidden Tower, perhaps we can extract some clues." Lu Chenzhou felt both sympathy and anger towards these people.

He gazed at the grand sky curtain.

"Witch..."

The ultimate culprit behind all this might be using their supposedly controlling gaze to look at him.

...

Su City Lantern Control Department.

Old Man Hanshan clicked his tongue in wonder.

"I didn't expect the Chang Ghost you controlled to have such abilities. This is very advantageous for our fight! However, you must be careful. Demon ghosts are all related to the Forbidden Zone Evil God; don't be bitten back, safety first."

"Hmm, I will be careful."

Lu Chenzhou looked at the assassin and asked:

"What's your real name?"

"Qianye Jingsan."

Old Man Hanshan squinted: "Where is the Beichen Ghost Sword? Where is the Blood Hidden Tower? Confess truthfully."

Qianye Jingsan said: "The Tower Lord comes and goes like a shadow; I don't know where he is. I only know that Blood Hidden Tower has allied with the Eye of Truth, working for it. We contact each other and take on commission tasks through the secret techniques of the Eye of Truth."

"Where is the Eye of Truth?"

"I only know it's in the Million Mountains, not exactly sure, but I know a Blood Hidden Tower division point, with a Sixth Realm expert stationed there. But under the witness of the Eye of Truth, I've sworn an oath; I cannot speak it."

Lu Chenzhou raised an eyebrow: "You can't say it, but can't you just lead us there?"

Qianye Jingsan shook his head: "The moment I entertain that thought, I'll die. It is said that the Eye of Truth is a supreme treasure crafted by a God, comparable to a Demigod Artifact, able to monitor all members' actions within the Human World. Such small tricks cannot escape its Dharma Eye."

Lu Chenzhou's expression became solemn.

No wonder these black and evil forces are so challenging to locate; it's all due to such supreme treasures controlling everyone.

"Elder, do you have a way?"

Lu Chenzhou looked towards Old Man Hanshan.

The elder pondered: "To counter the rules of a supreme treasure, perhaps using another supreme treasure, leave it to me." Saying that, Old Man Hanshan took Qianye Jingsan away.

Lu Chenzhou thought his senior brother likely had a way to counter the supreme treasure, but he did not want to bring any items related to the Evil God into the Grotto Heaven, as that might be just what the Witch wanted!

...

The next day.

Lu Chenzhou looked at the Lighting Order, showing a delighted expression.

As a reward for capturing Qianye Jingsan, 300 points of Candle Fire were credited to his account, bringing the total to 1000 points.

As a special benefit for being the Lamp Holder, Candle Fire can be exchanged for Mid-grade Primordial Stones, one point per stone, with Mid-grade Primordial Stones being the equivalent exchange item for interactions among those above the Grandmaster level.

Below the Grandmaster level, it's Low-grade Primordial Stones.

Of course, Battle Merit and Great Merit can still be used, but these stores no longer stock anything enticing for a Grandmaster, with the limit being Earth Grade treasures.

Heavenly Grade treasures only appear in the Lamp Holder's Store, official trial rewards, and some auction houses established by top-level experts, and must be purchased with Candle Fire or Mid-grade Primordial Stones, and there is no mention of Heaven and Earth Treasures.

Lu Chenzhou opened the store.

"Still no Spiritual Light Jade Dew; this item is too rare. It seems I'll have to make a public purchase request. Otherwise, I'll have to wait for Mountain and Sea Tower to arrive and try my luck..."

Although Mr. Turtle said the Mountain and Sea Tower would soon emerge, he is a long-lived species, with a different sense of time from humans.

Although Lu Chenzhou has "Qiang Erniang", since he is determined to forge his own Lifebound Divine Weapon, he must find a way to elevate the Tiger Spirit to Supreme, if not Supreme.

"Better start saving money."

Currently, the market price for Heavenly Grade treasures is at least 1000 Mid-grade Primordial Stones, and he only has over 200 in his pocket. Learning the Seventh Rank "Hidden Essence Technique" also costs 1000.

...

Magic City Martial Arts University.

[Du Meng challenges Chen Ming, wins!]

Two figures landed on the ground. One of them emitted an aura approaching an End Realm Grandmaster. He gazed incredulously at the Top Class Divine Armor shattered on his chest, and the long spear in his hand trembling uncontrollably. He smiled bitterly:

"I didn't expect the declining Western Martial Arts World to produce an anomaly like you. Combining Fusion Flow with the Way of Destruction, such destructive power is rare in this world."

Du Meng smiled confidently, "In terms of skill, you're not inferior to me. It's just that your Flame Destruction Skill is a sub-skill of my Way of Destruction, suppressed by me. Regardless, lasting a hundred moves is already strong."

In the crowd, Yang Tian's expression was unpleasant.

Chen Ming was also a disciple of the Sea Covering Saint Spear, only one hundred and twenty years old yet an End Realm Grandmaster, renowned worldwide!

"Even the Fourth Senior Brother lost... Is this the power of the Four Emperors' seed? He's only in the Middle Realm. When he ascends to the End Realm, who besides Brother Lu could be his match under the Heavenly King? Damn! Such a genius isn't from my Da Xia, benefitting those Westerners."

Yang Tian had been closely monitoring Du Meng's journey in Da Xia. This person had successively defeated 13 talented Grandmasters and 5 veteran Grandmasters like Chen Ming, raising his ranking from 1000 to the current 900.

Du Meng looked at the Heavenly Person List.

[Du Meng: Rank 901.]

[Lu Chenzhou: Rank 799]

"Lu moved up over eighty ranks on the Heavenly Person List. It seems he's finally out of seclusion. It's time for a battle."

Within the top 800, looking at End Realm Grandmasters, are all among the best. Du Meng thought his limit was around this level, worthy of a fight.

Objectively speaking, wanting to defeat a fully powered Lu Chenzhou is very difficult... but battles are ever-changing. Who knows without facing each other?

"The World Dao is strong, but my Way of Destruction is not inferior!" Du Meng set off for Su City.

...

Soon after.

There was a sensational news spreading in the Martial Arts World that the most talented genius of the Western Martial Arts World, the newly emerged master of the Elephant Form Sect, Ba Quan·Du Meng, left Magic City and headed to Su City!

Everyone knew.

Du Meng was going to challenge Lu Chenzhou!

He intended to charge at the throne of the first human genius. Apart from him, no one in this world had the qualification.

The public was in an uproar, countless eyes turned to Jiangnan, and many rushed to Su City in advance to witness history.

...

Star-Picking Tower 3000th floor.

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A Four Realms Long Bo warrior fell heavily to the ground.

A stream of light fell into Lu Chenzhou's palm, exuding an intoxicating milk fragrance, none other than a Mid-grade Primordial Stone.

"Haha, a good start, not bad."

[Qiang Erniang: A long-lost feeling, Master you're challenging the Heavenly Desolate Tower again? It really brings back memories.]

The whole Battle Realm, including the Star-Picking Tower and the War God Temple inside, was formed by integrating the small realm and treasures opened up by the Emperor Zhan, a top-level treasure!

In the Great Wilderness, there are only four top-level treasures. These are the most precious legacy left by the Four Emperors. Unfortunately, the Sword Realm was damaged and scattered in the heavens, and the Absolute Peak warriors are collecting it.

Top-level treasures, in terms of power, are no less than Divine Artifacts. Hence, the Battle Realm and Water Mansion are of the same level. All these were the secrets Senior Brother told Lu Chenzhou.

He also said that if Lu Chenzhou could clear the Star-Picking Tower, he would be able to fully control the Battle Realm and refine it. With the top-level treasure, if Lu Chenzhou could advance to Great Power status, he would have the qualifications to wrestle with ordinary Divine Beings, and if he could reach the level of the Four Emperors, slaying Divine Beings would be a breeze!

In the Heart Realm, Dragon Realm, and Sword Realm, there are similar backup plans. The Great Wilderness's powerful experts, before dying, would try through various means to find a successor to pass their teachings.

Great Powers aren't afraid of death, but fear that their lifetime learning would vanish in the river of time.

As Erniang's voice fell, another voice sounded.

[Sword Spirit: Who are you?]

Some time ago, the Sword Spirit was taken by Ye Xiaoyao for a while to assist Cauldron Sword in advancing to an unparalleled divine weapon. So, the Sword Spirit didn't know Lu Chenzhou had a "new favorite".

[Qiang Erniang: I am the Master's Protecting Dao Spirit Weapon.]

[Sword Spirit internally: ... Damn, if I were in my prime, how could it be your turn to protect the Dao for him!]

[Sword Spirit: Lu Chenzhou, gather ten thousand candle fire quickly to redeem the Qingxun Magic Sword, I will show you why Sword Cultivators are the first in the world for killing!]

The Tiger Soul Divine Spear was unmoved, you can fight, I am forever the first divine weapon in the master's heart.

...

Time flew by.

Lu Chenzhou advanced like a hot knife through butter from the 3000th to the 4000th floor, during which he collected 300 Mid-grade Primordial Stones and several Earth Grade treasures, suitable for refining the Five Elements Qi.

The "Five Elements Mixed Qi Technique" had already been practiced to the Quasi-Sky Grade Fifth Layer, now charging towards the Heavenly Grade. Different Five Elements treasures, the more the merrier.

After the 4000th floor, the enemies were all Grandmaster level, but he still defeated each with a single strike, no different from before. Only very few special races, relying on their natural talent, could barely escape a move, living a few more spear strikes.

...

In no time, half a day had passed.

In the wee hours, the dawn sky was turning pale.

A figure standing two meters tall stepped into the Base City under the watchful eyes of all, casually arriving at the entrance of Wanxiang Dao.

He said loudly:

"Du Meng requests a challenge with Lu Chenzhou!"

At the same time, dozens of Grandmaster and Great Master auras simultaneously awakened, looking at that towering figure. Du Meng, whose name even overshadowed many veteran Heavenly Kings in the West, revered by countless fighters as the God of Destructive Fists... was here!