223: Flowing Sands Create Myriad Worlds

"Ruan Dong, Ruan Dong!"

"Shao Jing, what is it?"

Ruan Dong saw his roommate in a hurry and looked puzzled.

"You said yesterday that you met a loathsome fellow. What was his name again?"

"Xiao Weiqing, a bastard."

"Is it this person?"

Shao Jing projected his Wristband for Ruan Dong to see.

"Strongest newcomer Xiao Weiqing, entry total combat power rating—5431."

Ruan Dong's voice suddenly rose.

He opened his own Wristband and found the information about Xiao Weiqing. It clearly stated: Foundational Realm combat power 4089, Heaven-Reaching Pillar combat power 360, Innate Skill combat power 592, Spirit Illusion Peak combat power 390, total combat power rating 5431.

It specifically emphasized that this was the initial rating.

What did that mean?

It meant that in the following month, Xiao Weiqing's total combat power would see a small burst, generally ranging from 100 to 200.

What did this score represent?

In the Training Camp, only Fourth Realm Trainees could reach this total combat power.

"That bastard, the gods must be blind."

Ruan Dong said viciously, then closed his Wristband and returned to his room to Cultivate.

On the other side.

Fan Bai rarely didn't go out to share his experience; instead, he came to the trio's small courtyard with Liu Mo.

The five of them sat in the courtyard.

They stared at each other in silence.

Fan Bai let out a sigh.

"To think that I, a generation's Sword Immortal who has shown off countless times, would be outshone by a newcomer right before leaving."

"Xiao Weiqing, tell the truth. When I was bragging that night, were you laughing at me in your head?"

Xiao Weiqing was stunned. "Brother Bai, why would you say that?"

"Do you know what the combat power of these veterans in the Training Camp was when they first entered?"

Xiao Weiqing shook his head.

"Shen Bohan's was the highest; his first total combat power rating was 5308!"

"A full 100 less than yours!"

"Yesterday, when Liu Hei told me that your Heaven-Reaching Pillar and Innate Skill combat power ratings were very high, I didn't think much of it. I truly didn't expect your Mental Energy level to be so high as well."

"Liu Hei, you'd better just cling to Xiao Weiqing's thigh; he'll probably surpass you in three months."

Xiao Weiqing smiled. "Brother Bai, you flatter me. I still have much to learn from Brother Mo."

"Besides, this combat power rating doesn't mean everything; it can't fully represent a person's strength."

Xiao Weiqing thought of the 40th-floor trial on the Crystal Long Bridge today, where Guardian No. 4 said his Divine Soul was powerful and his mental strength was very strong.

A high level of Mental Energy didn't directly grant Xiao Weiqing combat ability; his application of Mental Energy was indeed quite crude.

By the same token.

Someone with a combat power rating of less than 5000 could still potentially defeat him.

"You kid, you're certainly humble."

Xiao Weiqing said, "I'm not being humble. It's just that these numbers can be deceiving. I'm not saying they're useless, though. I will work hard to increase my total combat power to 5500, 6000, 7000, or even higher."

Both Fan Bai and Liu Mo were shocked by Xiao Weiqing's words.

7000?

Or even higher?

Was this what Xiao Weiqing truly thought?

In the last hundred years, who besides Dongfang Hao has had a total combat power exceeding 7000?

Fan Bai suppressed his thoughts and said:

"Stabilize your strength for a couple of days, then go to the Myriad Worlds Pagoda. Then you'll know exactly how much actual combat strength you have."

"Yes, I understand, Brother Bai."

In the central area of Azure Dragon Island, there was a trial tower called the Quicksand Myriad Worlds Pagoda. Inside was a type of quicksand that could manifest various Yao Beasts, Yao Race members, and even humans.

The combat strength varied, and it was used by the geniuses of the Training Camp to test their true power.

Night.

A gentle breeze brushed against his face.

The second floor of the Attic.

Xiao Weiqing continued to Cultivate the Starry Sky Contemplation Method.

Watching the stars in the starry sky slowly being filled by his Mental Energy and shining brightly gave him an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

"1, 2... 16... 27... 38... 44."

He carefully counted the number of lit stars and then checked his panel; his Mental Energy had indeed reached level 44.

Opening his eyes, Xiao Weiqing went to the balcony and gazed into the distance.

"A Second Awakening isn't that far off for me."

"Tomorrow I'll go to the Myriad Worlds Pagoda, and then I'll exchange for a level 5 Body Refining technique."

His current physical progress was still some distance from being immaculate; he needed to speed up.

For Spiritual Qi, there was the Spiritual Energy Cave, so his speed wouldn't be slow. For Mental Energy, there was the Starry Sky Contemplation Method, which currently had the fastest progress.

Speaking of the Starry Sky Contemplation Method, Xiao Weiqing thought of Qian Yi again. If it weren't for that black-bellied teacher, he really would have missed out on such a treasure.

"Later, I'll see if I can earn more divine charm treasures in the Training Camp to bring some to Teacher Qian. Hmm, Wei Lan should have some too; the more, the better. I just don't know if I can take that stone stool with me. I'll have to find a chance to test its durability."

...The next day.

Dongfang Xuan and Su Yunfei went to Lingshen Peak together, while Xiao Weiqing headed north of the Training Camp alone to find the Quicksand Myriad Worlds Pagoda.

A giant tower.

Calling it a giant tower didn't quite do it justice, because it was simply too massive.

The tower stood between two mountains, but its spire rose above their peaks.

The diameter of the tower was estimated to be over a thousand meters. Yellow sand filled the air around the entire tower, like a colossal tornado.

"New here?"

A young man asked, seeing Xiao Weiqing hesitating to enter the Quicksand Myriad Worlds Pagoda.

"Yeah, it's my first time."

"Then why aren't you going in?"

"Where is the door?"

The young man laughed. "You have to pass through this storm to see the door."

"If you can't even withstand this storm, it means your strength isn't enough to qualify for the trial tower."

The young man stepped into the dust in a few strides, without even releasing his Spiritual Qi, relying solely on his physical strength to resist the sandstorm.

Seeing this.

Xiao Weiqing didn't hesitate either.

He protected himself with the Fierce Flame Shield and entered the storm.

Visibility inside the storm was extremely low. He walked cautiously for half a minute.

His vision suddenly cleared.

A giant tower stood clearly before him, with about a hundred meters of space between it and the yellow sandstorm behind.

At this moment, many people were already waiting.

Xiao Weiqing didn't wander around and waited in place with another person.

About fifteen minutes later.

Rumble~~

The main gate opened.

"Gu Zhuoran, want to see who can pass the sixth floor?"

"As if I'm afraid of you. But there has to be a prize."

"5 units of divine charm."

"Then I won't hold back."

"Tch, you talk like you've already won."

Everyone filed inside.

Xiao Weiqing followed along in the crowd.

The scene shifted.

It wasn't the Attic or room he had imagined, but a beach.

Beside Xiao Weiqing was a stone pillar that also served as a ranking list. At the very top was Dongfang Hao.

Dongfang Hao's Myriad Worlds Pagoda trial level was the 12th floor, with a trial Rank of Sixth Realm Late Stage.

Sixth Realm Late Stage seemed somewhat ridiculous no matter how you looked at it.

The bottom line was Xiao Weiqing's information.

Name: Xiao Weiqing

Number: 115432

Myriad Worlds Pagoda: 1st Floor

Trial Rank: Third Realm Early Stage

Flames flickered in his hands. Xiao Weiqing frowned and looked down at his hands.

"The Samadhi True Fire can't be manifested again?"

Xiao Weiqing fell into thought. It was like this with the Heavenly Ladder, and it was the same with this Quicksand Myriad Worlds Pagoda. Why?

"Trial begins!"

A mechanical electronic voice sounded.

Xiao Weiqing cast aside his distracting thoughts and stood ready.

A rhinoceros Yao Beast suddenly appeared on the beach.

It had a long, sharp horn, thick hide, and four sturdy limbs, standing over ten feet tall.

Thump~ Thump~

Without any hesitation.

The rhinoceros Yao Beast charged toward Xiao Weiqing, making the ground tremble.

"Moo~~"

Looking at that gleaming sharp horn, even if it couldn't pierce Xiao Weiqing's protective shield, the impact alone would likely leave him heavily injured.

"Azure Dragon Island is indeed a Holy Land for cultivation; even these virtual Yao Beasts are a size larger than those outside."

As the rhinoceros Yao Beast charged.

In the blink of an eye.

The distance between the two was less than a hundred meters.

When the rhinoceros Yao Beast's horn was less than ten meters from Xiao Weiqing, he moved. Exerting force with his feet, he performed a simple sidestep jump, dodging the rhinoceros Yao Beast's lethal collision.

At the same time, his right hand made a hacking motion, and the thousand flame blade appeared in his hand at just the right moment.

With a single swing, flames sprayed in all directions.

"Puchi~"

The massive rhinoceros head flew off, and its large body, composed of yellow sand, instantly dissipated, transforming into a quicksand door. The other side of the door appeared to be a plain.

"Trial passed!"