The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1435: Chapter 1435: The Terrifying Staircase

The Earth Pavilion Master arrived quickly.

Five days after Jing Yan ascended to the eighth layer of the Quenching God Star Tower, the Earth Pavilion Master of the Wanbao Divine Hall personally descended upon Star Tower City and entered Star Tower Square.

It was evident that after receiving the communication from Emperor Chang Ying this time, he immediately rushed from the Wanbao Divine Hall headquarters to Star Tower City.

The name of this Earth Pavilion Master from the Wanbao Divine Hall is Feng Ruohan. He appears middle-aged, dressed in a deep purple robe, and his appearance seems quite scholarly.

In the All Paths World, Feng Ruohan is obviously one of the most renowned God Lords.

When he appeared in Star Tower Square, it immediately caused a stir among the crowd. Countless gazes turned to him, all filled with deep reverence, to the point where even their breathing instinctively paused.

Feng Ruohan is one of the individuals with the greatest authority in the Wanbao Divine Hall.

”Master Pavilion Leader!” Emperor Chang Ying was the first to step out of the Star Tower Restaurant to greet him.

”Hmm.” Feng Ruohan gestured at Emperor Chang Ying.

At this moment, Shadow Emperor also saw Feng Ruohan, and his expression became extremely grim.

He had already guessed that Chang Ying had certainly communicated with Feng Ruohan, the Earth Pavilion Master. But he did not expect that Feng Ruohan would arrive at Star Tower Square so quickly. If, before Emperor Jing Yan exits the Quenching God Star Tower, his Sky Pavilion Master cannot arrive, then there’s a ninety percent chance that Emperor Jing Yan would end up being taken in by the Earth Pavilion.

Shadow Emperor was full of unwillingness in his heart, but he had no choice, and could only helplessly come forward and respectfully greet Feng Ruohan.

”Elder You Ying, you’ve worked hard during this time. I’ll just have a look around, you go about your business,” Feng Ruohan said with a smile to Shadow Emperor, his tone quite polite.

Shadow Emperor belongs to the Sky Pavilion, and he cannot align himself with the Earth Pavilion, therefore Feng Ruohan did not have much to say to Shadow Emperor.

”Yes!” Shadow Emperor took his leave.

Subsequently, Feng Ruohan and Emperor Chang Ying among others entered the Star Tower Restaurant. Emperor Chang Ying arranged a secluded private room for Feng Ruohan.

”Elder Chang Ying, how is the current situation?” Feng Ruohan’s gaze turned to the light curtain wall of the Star Tower as he asked Chang Ying.

”Emperor Jing Yan has been inside the Quenching God Star Tower for five days now. He may stay in the eighth layer space for a total of eighty-one days before being automatically transported out,” Chang Ying replied respectfully.

”Hmm, two months and some days, that’s fine. During this time, I’ll wait here. Elder Chang Ying, if this time you can win over Emperor Jing Yan to join the Wanbao Divine Hall, your contribution will be significant. By then, I will personally report your merit to the Hall Master,” Feng Ruohan’s eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Emperor Chang Ying with a smile.

”Thank you, Master Pavilion Leader, thank you, Hall Master!” Chang Ying excitedly expressed his gratitude.

...

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, Jing Yan had already spent eighty days on the eighth layer of the Quenching God Star Tower.

With the help of the Divine Soul Storm Secret Method, Jing Yan found it quite easy in this eighth layer space. The strengthening of his Divine Soul Body exceeded ten percent compared to when he was in the seventh layer.

Not only that, Jing Yan’s Sword Intent Domain felt like it could break through to the Ultimate Domain at any moment.

”Eighty days!”

”In this eighth layer, I can only stay for one more day at most.”

”This Quenching God Star Tower is truly a great thing. There is a world of difference between martial artists who have entered the Quenching God Star Tower and those who have not, in terms of the strength of the Divine Soul Body. No wonder in the All Paths World, despite the region being far smaller compared to the entire God Realm, there are still quite a few at the Emperor Level and Divine Sovereign Level among the God Lords.”

”So...”

Jing Yan’s gaze turned towards the stairs leading to the ninth layer of the Quenching God Star Tower.

Since the All Paths Venerable brought the Quenching God Star Tower from Chaos back to the All Paths World, no God Lord has ever ascended to the ninth layer of the Quenching God Star Tower.

What the ninth layer of the Quenching God Star Tower looks like, no one knows. Perhaps the All Paths Venerable knows, but he apparently left little information about the ninth layer.

Jing Yan was contemplating whether or not to ascend to the ninth layer. He was considering whether or not the ninth layer of the Quenching God Star Tower posed any mortal danger to him.

”Since I’m here, how can I not give it a try?”

”Even if the ninth layer of the Quenching God Star Tower is much more dangerous than the eighth layer, with the Divine Soul Storm method at my disposal, I believe that the energy fluctuations inside won’t instantly destroy my Divine Soul Body,” Jing Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

After a brief pause for thought, he had made his decision.

Every martial artist has only one chance in their lifetime to enter the Quenching God Star Tower. If he exits now, he will never have another opportunity to enter the Quenching God Star Tower. So, Jing Yan decided to ascend to the ninth layer.

”Swish!”

Jing Yan stood up and stepped onto this flight of stairs.

”Boom...”

As soon as Jing Yan’s feet landed on the stairs that seemed no different from the ones before, suddenly a terrifying force surged from the stairs instantly. Countless laws manifested on the stairs. Each law exuded a terrifying aura. As if the power contained in any of these laws could easily kill a God Lord Level expert.

This terrifying energy fluctuation directly invaded Jing Yan’s body, coming into contact with his Divine Soul Body. In just an instant, the surface of Jing Yan’s Divine Soul Body began to show numerous cracks, as if it were about to collapse.

Jing Yan’s whole body trembled violently as he instinctively retreated, stepping off the stairs.

Once Jing Yan’s feet left the staircase, that terrifying energy fluctuation disappeared. The stairs returned to normal, as if the previous scene had never occurred.

But Jing Yan knew that just moments ago, the terrifying energy on the stairs had been very real. Because at this moment, the cracks on his Divine Soul Body were still glaringly visible.

Jing Yan’s expression was grave, and he took a deep breath.

”What kind of power is this? So terrifying! In just an instant, my Divine Soul Body accumulated numerous cracks. If I had hesitated a bit longer, wouldn’t my entire Divine Soul Body have collapsed?” Jing Yan stared solemnly at the stairway in front of him.

Now he somewhat understood why even the Wanbao Daoist, who was close to being a Heavenly Venerate, could not ascend to the ninth layer of the Quenching God Star Tower. Presumably, Wanbao Daoist had also attempted to ascend to the ninth layer. However, this stairway blocked his path, preventing him from passing.

Wanbao Daoist’s Divine Soul Body must likewise be incredibly powerful. But after feeling the energy fluctuation from the stairs just now, Jing Yan also felt that under the Heavenly Venerate, perhaps no martial artist’s Divine Soul Body could withstand such an energy impact.

”What should I do?”

”Should I just give up?” Jing Yan furrowed his brows.

Then, Jing Yan sat down cross-legged to first nourish and restore his damaged Divine Soul Body. In the eighth layer space, he could remain for about one more day.