"Boss, do you want to give it a try too?"

Qian Duoduo asked Wang Ruoxie.

"Didn't you say before that only those who break through to the First Layer of the Acupoint Condensation Realm can enter this Ninth Layer Tower?"

Wang Ruoxie looked at Qian Duoduo with surprise, feeling quite eager to try out the Ninth Layer Tower himself.

It wasn't that he wanted to advance his rank, nor was it for the reward of merit.

Rather, he wanted to see what level his current strength had truly reached.

"That's the restriction for ordinary people. Even the guard puppet on the first level of the first layer has strength equivalent to an average Martial Cultivator in the First Layer of the Acupoint Condensation Realm. If others with Essence Pill Realm cultivation attempt to force their way, they might not die, but they'd definitely be seriously injured."

Qian Duoduo smiled at Wang Ruoxie and said, "With your strength, even if you are only in the Ninth Layer of the Essence Pill Realm, I'm afraid you could easily pass through the first layer."

"The first layer? In that case, let me give it a try."

Wang Ruoxie smiled faintly and said.

Of course, his goal was not the first layer, but the second layer.

If the guard of the second layer is a Martial Cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Acupoint Condensation Realm, he may not necessarily be able to compete with it, but if it is just a puppet with equivalent strength, he is confident he can make it through.

"Look quickly, someone has reached the Fourth Layer of the Ninth Layer Tower."

At this moment, an exclamation arose from the crowd surrounding the Ninth Layer Tower.

Everyone looked up and saw that by this time, thirty-six floors were lit up on the Ninth Layer Tower, shining with a faint glow.

It was apparent that someone had reached the thirty-sixth floor, meaning that person had fully passed through the Fourth Layer of the Ninth Layer Tower.

"So it's someone challenging the tower."

Wang Ruoxie thought to himself, no wonder when he arrived here, he felt a wave of spiritual power emanating from inside the tower.

"Impressive, I wonder who the person challenging the tower is, being able to pass the Fourth Layer."

Qian Duoduo also said with a look of astonishment.

It's important to know that passing the Fourth Layer of the Ninth Layer Tower not only comes with a reward of three hundred sixty points of merit but also directly grants the position of Deputy Commander of the Black Dragon Guard.

"I wonder if he can continue."

Someone in the crowd voiced, and others all eagerly looked at the position of the Fifth Layer of the Ninth Layer Tower with eyes full of interest.

However, soon they saw that although the first level of the Fifth Layer lit up, it quickly went out again. It was clear that the person had failed the challenge.

"The guard puppets of the Fourth Layer of the Ninth Layer Tower have strength comparable to half-step Purple Mansion Realm, whereas the guard puppets of the Fifth Layer are equivalent to true Martial Cultivators of the Purple Mansion Realm. This person was able to pass the Fourth Layer but stopped at the first level of the Fifth Layer, suggesting they're likely at the Late Stage of the Acupoint Condensation Realm."

"Not necessarily, as I know, the top fifty on the Myriad Dragons List, those unparalleled geniuses, even with cultivation only at the Middle Stage of the Acupoint Condensation Realm, could completely pass the Fourth Layer."

"No way, those within the top fifty of the Myriad Dragons List, none aren't from top-tier forces, and some even belong directly to the Royal Family, so they have no reason to join the Black Dragon Guard to earn merit."

...

The crowd commented with various expressions, all speculating about the identity of the person currently challenging the tower.

After a while, they saw a figure walk out from the Ninth Layer Tower.

"Oh my... don't tell me I've mistaken, it's actually him."

"Dugu Mo, so it's him."

"I've heard that Dugu Mo recently defeated Dai An, who was ranked forty-ninth on the Myriad Dragons List, successfully entering the top fifty, and this even made the headline of the Jiuzhou Chronicles."

"I also read that issue of the Jiuzhou Chronicles. Originally, I thought this was a special strategy by the Celestial Secret Pavilion to boost Jiuzhou Chronicles sales. After all, Dugu Mo is only at the Sixth Layer of the Acupoint Condensation Realm, while Dai An had already broken through to the Seventh Layer, reaching the Late Stage of the Acupoint Condensation Realm. But now it seems this might indeed be true."

"To be able to pass the Fourth Layer of the Ninth Layer Tower with just the Sixth Layer of the Acupoint Condensation Realm, Dugu Mo truly deserves to be featured on the Jiuzhou Chronicles homepage."

Recognizing the person, the crowd repeatedly exclaimed in astonishment.

"So it's this guy."

Qian Duoduo also exclaimed, seemingly knowing this young man named Dugu Mo.

"Do you know him?"

Wang Ruoxie looked at Dugu Mo upon hearing this and scrutinized the young man.

Dugu Mo wore a black robe, his arms crossed in front of his chest, his right hand gripping an extraordinary-looking ancient sword tightly against his body.

His handsome face always wore a cold expression, making him appear like a block of eternal ice, giving off a feeling that he was unapproachable.

"A Sword Cultivator, a true Sword Cultivator, who understands and loves the sword."

Wang Ruoxie could sense an extremely pure sword aura emanating from Dugu Mo. He could naturally see that this Dugu Mo was a true Sword Cultivator, even purer than himself.

Although he was also extremely skilled with the sword, he had many other skills, making what he learned very diverse.

If it was just about understanding the sword, he wouldn't consider himself inferior to anyone, but strictly speaking, he was not a purely Sword Cultivator. At least compared to Dugu Mo, he had some shortcomings.

"Of course I know him. This guy grew up with me in the buff. Boss, let me introduce you two."

Qian Duoduo nodded in a show-off manner and then looked at Dugu Mo, loudly shouting, "Ice Block Face, come over here."

With his voice falling, many people looked at Qian Duoduo with confused expressions, clearly not expecting this plump guy to dare to call Dugu Mo this way.

Although it was true, Dugu Mo's face, cold to the extreme, was like an ice block, very few people dared to call him that.

It's important to know that Dugu Mo made it to the Jiuzhou Chronicles' homepage not only because he defeated Dai An, who was at the Seventh Layer of the Acupoint Condensation Realm, with just the Sixth Layer of cultivation but also because of his youth.

At the age of twenty-one, for a Martial Cultivator with a lifespan of hundreds of years at the Acupoint Condensation Realm, everything is just beginning.

They all believe that given a few more years, Dugu Mo could enter the top ten of the Myriad Dragons List, or even compete for the top three and potentially make it to the top.

However, the next scene left everyone stunned because they saw that Dugu Mo's face, seemingly an eternal ice block, actually showed a slight smile.

Although this smile was not very apparent, it still made everyone feel incredulous. Many people muttered internally, surprised that this ice block face could actually smile.

"Fatty, what are you doing here?"

Dugu Mo walked up to Qian Duoduo and said.

"Ice Block Face, how many times have I told you, don't call me Fatty anymore, I've lost a lot of weight."

Qian Duoduo lightly punched Dugu Mo's chest and said, "Besides, can't you see? I'm not fat at all now. Besides, have you ever seen such a tall and handsome fatty like me?"

Upon hearing Qian Duoduo's shamelessly narcissistic words, everyone couldn't help but roll their eyes. If you're not fat, then who is?

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