It's like a nightmare.

Iron Mask's mood seemed to have improved quite a bit.

He then looked toward Zhou Ziming.

"It just so happens that because I ended up killing all the Disciples in this assessment, the Tower Master won't let me conduct assessments anymore. Since I have nothing to do right now, I'll go to the Cultivation Cliff with you!"

Zhou Ziming nodded.

However, while on the way...

Iron Mask still offered an explanation.

"The Blood Rain Tower's assessments are indeed a bit harsh, but the Blood Rain Tower has no choice. If we truly let these people into the Blood Rain Tower unchecked, they would only die later anyway. Death during the assessment or death during subsequent missions—it's the same end result!"

Zhou Ziming: "..."

I didn't even ask about this, why the hell are you explaining it to me?

Seeing that Zhou Ziming remained silent, Iron Mask asked,

"Do you think there's any way to improve it?"

Zhou Ziming couldn't quite keep a straight face.

"Just follow your own ways. Besides, when it comes to the rules of the Blood Rain Tower, that's not something I can interfere with, right?"

Iron Mask shook his head.

"Actually, you can. The Blood Rain Tower has always believed that the reason some people are Geniuses is because their way of thinking is different from ordinary people!"

"The Blood Rain Tower has come this far, and even the rules of the assessment were actually devised by the Geniuses of each generation."

"The assessment is indeed cruel, but for those who can pass it, their subsequent survival rate is roughly sixty percent!"

"And those sixty percent are basically Dragons and Phoenixes among men!"

Zhou Ziming was stunned for a moment.

"That really is quite impressive!"

Iron Mask nodded.

"This rule has persisted for thousands of years, yet there has always been a problem that cannot be solved: the speed of recruiting Disciples simply cannot keep up!"

Zhou Ziming said, "I can't offer any opinions for now because I've only just arrived. I'm not even familiar with the Blood Rain Tower!"

Iron Mask laughed heartily.

"That's true. But please understand, Junior Brother, it's really because the Blood Rain Tower is excessively short-staffed. You've seen it; such a massive Blood Rain Tower is so desolate nowadays!"

Zhou Ziming expressed his understanding.

————

Not long after.

Zhou Ziming and the others arrived at the Cultivation Cliff.

Unlike other places in the Blood Rain Tower.

There were quite a few people at the Cultivation Cliff.

From far away, they could see people scattered all over the mountain path.

Moreover, that group of people was all sitting cross-legged with eyes closed, facing the rock face of the Cultivation Cliff.

At this moment, Iron Mask spoke.

"Ahead is the Cultivation Cliff. There's no need to look for a specific spot; just sit down, face the cliff face, and comprehend the textures within. You will naturally be able to grasp the Cultivation Techniques inside!"

"The Cultivation Technique of the Blood Rain Tower is called Wuxiang. It can even manifest as a thousand faces for a thousand people; what everyone comprehends within it is different."

"While the Cultivation Techniques differ, there are myriad choices for certain Divine Abilities. As someone who has been through this, I suggest you choose the Shadow Law Divine Ability!"

"Because for your future missions, it will be extremely helpful!"

'Zhou Ziming's favorability +1!'

Iron Mask felt a surge of joy in his heart.

Zhou Ziming cupped his fists.

"Thank you!"

Iron Mask smiled and waved his hand.

"No need for that. I also happen to need to comprehend some other Divine Abilities. Together?"

Zhou Ziming nodded.

Afterward, several people each chose a spot to sit down and faced the mountain to begin their comprehension.

The moment Zhou Ziming closed his eyes.

He understood why Iron Mask had said it was 'formless and featureless'.

Because the moment Zhou Ziming closed his eyes.

He felt as if he were sitting upright within the Void Realm.

And the stars within the Void Realm were constantly shifting.

They were strange and varied, without any apparent pattern.

But here was the problem.

Could this thing be the Wuxiang Cultivation Technique?

How was he supposed to comprehend it?

Zhou Ziming frowned.

Just as Zhou Ziming was racking his brains.

Suddenly, the gourd spat out three streaks of golden light.

"Comprehended Wuxiang Immortal Art - Formlessness!"

"Comprehended Wuxiang Immortal Art - Wuxiang!"

"Comprehended Wuxiang Immortal Art - Nothingness!"

Zhou Ziming was stunned.

"Damn these 'choose one of three' options, you bastard!"

Zhou Ziming felt very frustrated.

Zhou Ziming simply closed his eyes and let the gourd choose at random.

In the end, the gourd directly chose Formlessness.

The instant the golden light entered Zhou Ziming's body.

Zhou Ziming instantly gained a massive amount of insight.

Heaven and Earth have a Great Dao; Heaven and Earth have no Great Dao.

The Great Dao is Formless!

Strictly speaking.

This didn't seem like a specific Cultivation Technique.

Because after comprehending this thing.

The Nine Heavens Lightning Control True Art that Zhou Ziming had originally Cultivated turned into the Nine Heavens Formless Lightning Control True Art!

The previous Nine Heavens Lightning Control True Art seemingly couldn't refine Immortal Qi.

But now, it seemed it could.

Besides that, his other Divine Abilities all seemed to carry a hint of Formlessness.

Although he didn't know how effective it was.

Zhou Ziming was in no hurry.

Because he discovered that the gourd was spitting out golden light again.

"Comprehension of Wuxiang Immortal Art's Formlessness has increased slightly!"

"Comprehended Wuxiang Immortal Art - Wuxiang!"

"Comprehended Wuxiang Immortal Art - Nothingness!"

Zhou Ziming was instantly thrilled.

"So this thing can be continuously upgraded!"

Zhou Ziming did not hesitate.

He directly chose both of the latter two.

But immediately afterward, Zhou Ziming was somewhat speechless.

Because he had also gained three versions of the Cultivation Technique as a result.

The Formless version of the Nine Heavens Lightning Control True Art.

The Featureless version, and the Nothingness version.

The three versions of the Cultivation Technique could not be Cultivated at the same time.

"This is a bit awkward!"

However, Zhou Ziming had not yet decided which version of the technique to Cultivate first.

He needed to check the characteristics of the techniques before making a choice.

Since the matter of the Cultivation Technique was settled.

Zhou Ziming chose an Immortal Spell Divine Ability.

It had to be said.

This Cultivation Technique was also somewhat intelligent.

When he wanted to learn a Divine Ability Spell.

The Void Realm transformed into a Library Tower.

Then he saw countless books flying back and forth in the air, even carrying special effects.

Some books carried a chilling frost, some carried flames, some carried thunder... some books were even in the shape of animals, or carried Sword Qi, and so on.

This scene was very magical.

And by the look of it, these Spells and Divine Abilities did not seem to be of a low Rank.

Nevertheless, Zhou Ziming did not get greedy.

He still chose the Shadow Law Divine Ability.

After Zhou Ziming made his decision.

A shadow suddenly rushed into Zhou Ziming's mind.

Following that was a massive amount of information on how to Cultivate the Divine Ability.

It was like a divine revelation.

Zhou Ziming did not hesitate.

He immediately began to Cultivate.

The dust cleansing gourd began to glow wildly once more.

Zhou Ziming's heart skipped a beat as he watched.

"Holy crap, system, don't be like this, I'm scared!"

Then, after seeing the golden light.

Zhou Ziming couldn't help but clutch his forehead.

"On the original basis, increase the Shadow's crowd control proficiency by ten times!"

"On the original basis, increase the Shadow's coverage area by ten times!"

"On the original basis, increase the Shadow's attack power by ten times!"

Zhou Ziming took a deep breath.

"How about... I increase the power first and see?"

As Zhou Ziming made his choice.

Immediately afterward, Zhou Ziming felt his head grow heavy and dizzy.

Zhou Ziming gained memories of himself fighting his own shadow for over a thousand years, then how he mimicked the darkness, how he increased the power of the shadows, and the price he paid for that increase.

Being swallowed by the darkness, crawling back out of the darkness, and being swallowed again!

"Holy mother of...! This feeling really is very much like a nightmare!"