Chapter 8, why not

Liu Xichen slowly shook his head and said: "If I wanted to enter the inner sect, I could have done so last year. I am still uncertain about whether I want to go to that place... So for now, I will remain in the outer sect."

Another hour passed, and the crowd gathered outside the Fortune Altering Tower gradually dispersed. Everyone knew that the little servant had reached his limit and could no longer ascend another level of the tower. Although there was resentment and jealousy, ultimately it was a matter that did not concern them. After the crowd left, the area outside the Fortune Altering Tower became particularly desolate

Chen Xi glanced at the environment of the second floor tower, his gaze landing on one of the doorways. The area of the second floor tower was not much different from that of the first floor tower, but the number of doorways around was reduced by half, with only eight remaining.

How could he possibly recover so quickly

Who is that person

Outside the fortune-changing tower, the crowd has already become animated

Everything that comes from the heart is freedom

Well, I know, I know. Do I have a choice but to speak? I don't care what Chen Xi is here for; all I know is that I came to find you. Now that I've found you, I won't let go!

She is like a piece of ice that never melts.

This is not an illusion, nor is it a mere figment of the imagination; it is a reality that has transpired. His physical body has been destroyed, leaving only a skull, which is also a truth. He can even feel that within this charred skull, a soft pale green light flickers intermittently. Although he cannot see it, he is acutely aware of how significant that faint green light is

What a show-off, relying on her uncle Liu Chengqi, who is one of the generals of the Thirty-Six Holy Halls

One is Ding Mei, and the other is Zhou Jiu Zhi

Shi Xueling linked her arm with Zhan Qing's and let out a cold snort, filled with jealousy

... ...

Ding Mei's mouth opened wide in disbelief as she said, "Chen Xi... has completely recovered in just one day"

Eight portals, each appearing to be indistinguishable from the others

The most outstanding disciple of the Phoenix and Luan Academy, Liu Xichen, let out a slight sigh: "If only I could reach the third level of the tower, I might have the chance to meet this stranger during the examination. Unfortunately, I could only persist to the second level of the tower and could not proceed further; my aptitude is ultimately limited"

A gasp arose from the crowd: "Look, that guy is actually going to give up!"

A middle-aged woman dressed in a snow-white long gown walked up to her, smiled, and said: "Among the more than a thousand disciples of the outer sect, none can compare to you. Do not be too disappointed; once you enter the Fortune Alter, you will be able to go to the inner sect. Once you are in the inner sect, you will have the opportunity to compete with those geniuses."

This beautiful woman is Su Xiaosu, the director of the Phoenix Luan Academy

Sigh, it seems he has struck it rich. Being able to enter the second level of the tower for cultivation, the sect will likely not deal with him too harshly.

Only two people remained standing there, staring intently at the Fate Tower, unwilling to leave.

Zhou Jiu pointed out: "Why not?"

What a pity

Zhou Jiuzhi smiled and said: "Back then, Fu Jinglun ascended the second level of the tower, but only his skin was burned. Fu Jinglun also chose the portal closest to the stone steps to enter for recovery, taking a full three days and three nights. This means that it took him the equivalent of nine months in the outside world to fully recover. Then he ascended to the third level of the tower, where he recovered for seven days and seven nights, and then he challenged the fourth level of the tower but failed."

It is of no significance

Indeed, it looks so ridiculous, hahaha

Su Xiaosu was not angry; instead, she looked at her most accomplished disciple with a sense of indulgence, her eyes filled with affection.

Ding Mei shook her head: "I have never had any prejudice against him; on the contrary, I always wanted to take more care of him. If it weren't for some bitter experiences, who would be willing to be a servant? He has been at the Qingwu Academy for more than 300 days, and I have paid attention to him every day. He is a person whose self-discipline is almost repulsive... However, the more this is the case, the more there must be some unresolved emotional knot."

... ...

Not enough!

He does not laugh at the * picture * book; what is laughable is you all

Even if all that remains is a wisp of soul, as long as consciousness endures, he will continue to move forward

No

Everything that has been experienced before is not an illusion

Chen Xi is still awake, so he is very certain about one thing

Ding Mei suddenly thought of something and looked at Zhou Jiuzhi with some surprise: "Director... you don't intend to have Chen Xi and Liu Xichen compete, do you?"

I told you, you underestimated him

Zhan Qing turned his head, refusing to look at her

Dean Zhou stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the second floor of the tower with a smile on his face

He stretched his body and said: "The Phoenix and Dragon Courtyard... should also give way to the first position."

Since some individuals can ascend the second tower for cultivation, and the stone steps have such a significant impact on those who climb the tower, it stands to reason that the second tower must possess certain features that can aid in recovery. At this moment, as he calmed down, Chen Xi gradually began to speculate. He was quite confident in his own talents, and thus, after finding tranquility, he considered that perhaps the more potential one has, the more brutal the trials of the stone steps become.

Shi Xueling smiled charmingly and said

Fortunately ... ... being able to ascend the second level of the tower can be considered as meeting the requirements for entering the inner sect, so the sect should not impose too severe a punishment on him. The fortune-changing tower, the fortune-changing tower ... ... he has also managed to change his own fortune.

Zhou Jiu glanced at the bright moon in the sky: "He only took four hours"

Ah! It is actually her, the recognized first of this session from the Outer Sect's Six Courtyards!

Ah!

Be quiet!

My goodness! What on earth is that!

Shi Xueling looked into Zhan Qing's eyes and said with a smile

Liu Xichen appeared to be around sixteen or seventeen years old, and she had not put much effort into her grooming or makeup. Dressed simply in a student gown from the Phoenix and Dragon Academy, she nonetheless left a lasting impression on everyone. Her face still bore a hint of youthfulness, with a slight baby fat on her chin, yet the coldness in her gaze made others hesitant to approach her. She possessed two captivating qualities: one was a cold and aloof pride reminiscent of a * picture * book, and the other was an innocent and untainted purity

Chen Xi naturally could not give up

The voice floated over coldly, as if it could freeze the air through which the sound traveled: "Clearly small and humble, yet mocking the eagle that has already spread its wings."

She is Liu Xichen from the Phoenix and Luan Courtyard

Outside the Transformation Tower, the students and instructors from the Six Outer Temples have completely sealed off the surrounding water. Initially, all the students and instructors from the Qingwu Academy rushed over, and later, upon receiving the news, people from other academies also hurried to this side. After all, this is a rare major event in the otherwise tranquil academic life, and it is indeed a significant and earth-shattering occurrence

Liu Xichen turned around and said: "I do not need the approval of others"

Look quickly, he has finally reached his limit! I said that even if he had the luck of a dog, it would be impossible for him to ascend to the third level of the tower. Being able to cultivate in the second level of the tower is already an immense opportunity. One day of cultivation within the first level of the tower is equivalent to a month outside. In the second level of the tower, one day of cultivation is equivalent to three months outside! This little bastard... this little servant, his luck has reached an extraordinary level.

Zhou Jiuzi suddenly shook his head: "You underestimate him."

The students who were discussing became furious and turned to see who was speaking. They intended to express their anger, but upon seeing the person, they immediately fell silent.

Aren't you rather biased against him

Hello, are you listening to me

Zhan Qing's face flushed slightly as she withdrew her gaze, then shook off Shi Xueling's hand: "I didn't ask you to follow me, and there's no need for me to listen to whatever you say."

When that place is mentioned, even Su Xiaosu's expression slightly changed: "In fact, being able to enter that place is the greatest recognition of you."

A person dressed in a yellow student robe pointed at the suddenly transparent Fortune Tower and asked

Ding Mei's expression immediately changed

Upon seeing that it was her who was speaking, those who had been gossiping immediately dispersed

Thus, Chen Xi felt that this fortune-changing tower was indeed a remarkable place, as it astonishingly preserved his consciousness even after his physical body was completely destroyed. This allowed Chen Xi, who had previously been on the brink of despair, to grit his teeth and persist. When he reached the first stone step leading from the second tower to the third tower, he even contemplated whether he would regret it if he truly died and became a ghost. This thought further fueled his determination to continue despite the despair he had faced.

When Zhang Qing went to look again, he found that the woman in the yellow shirt had already disappeared without a trace

The door chosen by Chen Xi is the one closest to the stone steps

That is his consciousness

He cast a somewhat proud glance at Ding Mei and said: "Now you understand why I care so much about him, right? If it weren't for the fear of attracting the attention of other academies by revealing him too early, I would have already let him join your class for training. He has endured for over 300 days; haven't I also endured for over 300 days? I initially thought it was a pity that he had to start over at the age of fourteen or fifteen after his cultivation was wasted, but who would have thought he could achieve this step."

Standing beside him was a student from the Qingwu Academy, dressed in a blue student long gown: "That is the little errand boy from our academy's Class A, with an unknown background. No one knows how he managed to get into the Tower of Transformation. Truly, every bird aspires to become a phoenix. If he had honestly practiced in the first level of the tower for a month and observed the results upon his exit, the esteemed dean might not have executed him. But he overestimates his own abilities and actually ascended to the second level of the tower. Just look at him now; he has already lost half of his skull and is absurdly rolling around." Truly, every bird aspires to become a phoenix. If he had honestly practiced in the first level of the tower for a month and observed the results upon his exit, the esteemed dean might not have executed him. But he overestimates his own abilities and actually ascended to the second level of the tower. Just look at him now; he has already lost half of his skull and is absurdly rolling around.

You may leave

Seeing that Zhang Qing's gaze was somewhat vacant, Shi Xueling stamped her foot and asked

Not yet

However, he knows that he cannot continue recklessly like this. He is now somewhat doubtful as to why the stone steps of the Fortune Alter have caused him such great harm. Based on his understanding of the Fortune Alter, every year there are individuals who ascend to the second level of the tower during the annual examination. Among them, the outstanding ones can even reach the third level for cultivation. He has never heard of anyone facing such hardships in ascending the Tower of Images and Books, to the extent that even someone as resolute as Chen Xi is subtly contemplating his options.

That flowing gown in goose yellow, that graceful woman, so outstanding, so ethereal

But now he has lost his legs, lost his arms, and is left with only a head, which is still incomplete

Zhan Qing, however, gazed at the woman in the faint yellow dress, utterly entranced

Everyone knows that it is better to confront the instructor than to confront Liu Xichen. Over the past two years, many have sought to gain her favor at the Outer Sect's Six Courtyards, and none have escaped unscathed. Liu Xichen has never bothered with verbal disputes, believing that those she deemed in the wrong have all been subdued by her strength

Zhan Qing said coldly: "I do not care how Zhao Wu was in the past; he has passed away now, and the deceased should be respected. It would be best for you to speak with a bit more virtue. Furthermore, it is you who look down on Chen Xi, not me. From the beginning to the end, I have always felt that this person is not simple; he certainly does not intend to come to the Xiaomantian Sect to be a mere servant."

No regrets

From the initial mockery and ridicule, people have gradually transformed into jealousy and resentment. It is important to note that among the thousands of disciples in the six branches of the Xiaoman Tianzong, only a rare few can ascend to the second level of the tower. At this moment, witnessing Chen Xi choose a portal, the broken skull rolled into the portal and disappeared, leaving them feeling extremely bitter.

At that moment, Ding Mei suddenly noticed a completely unharmed Chen Xi walking out from the door closest to the stone steps. Perhaps sensing that someone outside was watching him, Chen Xi turned around and smiled at Ding Mei and Dean Zhou. That smile revealed the man's confidence in its entirety

Shi Xueling bumped into Zhan Qing with her shoulder and said: "You know very well that they won't get angry with you no matter what, yet you still deliberately try to provoke me"

I hate ... ...

He is unable to ascend to the third level of the tower

It is truly strange that the little servant possesses such abilities; we have indeed underestimated him. Who would have thought that he actually ascended to the second level of the tower? At that time, Zhao Wu, that fool, even mocked him, calling him a little bastard