Chapter 24

When Chu Yan completely calmed his mind and sealed his five senses, his primordial spirit appeared in the dantian, facing a majestic nine-story Mystic Heaven Tower.

Looking at the tower, which was entirely made of a mysterious stone unknown to Chu Yan, he was filled with shock. Every time he faced the Mystic Heaven Tower, he felt like a blade of grass in the vast universe, while the tower itself was the vast universe.

"Let me see what secrets you hide!"

Chu Yan took a deep breath and slowly pressed his primordial spirit against the stone doors of the Mystic Heaven Tower.

"Rumble—!"

The massive stone of the Mystic Heaven Tower slowly opened, followed by a dazzling light that shot out, blindingly bright, as if it made the world pale in comparison.

The Mystic Heaven Tower has nine levels, but now Chu Yan could only find the entrance to the first level. As for the second level, he couldn't see it at all. According to Qin Ruomeng, after reaching the Dust Movement Realm, he might be able to discover the entrance to the second level.

This was Chu Yan's first time entering the Mystic Heaven Tower, and even though it was just the first level, it gave a grand feeling. Inside the Mystic Heaven Tower, the walls seemed to have infinite space, all bathed in a blue light.

These walls were all flowing, like a river, and as they flowed, it seemed as if mountains and rivers were evolving, as if the long river of history spanning tens of thousands of years was right before Chu Yan.

From the beginning of the universe to countless cosmic battles, the Mystic Heaven Tower recorded all of it.

Most importantly, as the mountains and rivers within the Mystic Heaven Tower changed, he saw many things.

Each one was a treasure of the universe, treasures that had been buried in the long river of history for tens of thousands of years, but in the Mystic Heaven Tower, they were recorded in great detail, which made Chu Yan extremely excited.

"This Mystic Heaven Tower actually records the locations of many treasures in history?"

"Ten Thousand Ancient List, 9,837th place, the World-Ending Desolate Saber? In life, the World-Ending Saber King could cleave the heavens and earth with this saber, slaying three giant dragons alone? When the World-Ending Desolate Saber is wielded skillfully, it can unleash a World-Ending Slash?"

"Ten Thousand Ancient List, 9,766th place, the Sea-Cutting Kunlun Seal? When the seal appears, it can suppress mountains and seas. In the past, the Lord of the Eastern Sea once suppressed the Nine Abyss Black Tortoise, which had plagued the Eastern Sea for ten thousand years, with this seal?"

"Ten Thousand Ancient List, 8,900th place, the Phoenix Immortal Sword? The wielder of this sword can achieve oneness with the sword, mastering rebirth, and being neither born nor destroyed?"

Chu Yan was stunned by the treasures recorded on the walls. Good heavens, any one of these treasures, once they appear, would drive the universe to madness. If I could find one of them, wouldn't I be able to command all directions?

Most importantly, this is just the first level. What about the second level... the third level... even the ninth level? Wouldn't they record the top ten divine weapons of the Ten Thousand Ancient List?

Chu Yan was excited, and in this place, besides the countless divine weapons and magical artifacts on the Ten Thousand Ancient List, there were also records of many immortal residences, ancient tombs, and numerous martial techniques.

"Huh, this is!"

As Chu Yan explored, his gaze suddenly stopped, staring at a mural that flowed like a vortex. In the center of the vortex, there were rows of ancient characters, recording... the Heaven Star Dustless Canon?

But it was different from the one Qin Ruomeng left for Chu Yan. The Heaven Star Dustless Canon recorded here was a more advanced version, with a star river above it. Chu Yan stood under the star river and followed the method recorded, and a spiritual light suddenly appeared in his body.

"Five-star life body?"

Chu Yan was overjoyed. He finally understood why, among countless cultivation methods, his mother chose to let him cultivate the most inconspicuous Heaven Star Dustless Canon. Because this Heaven Star Dustless Canon corresponded to the Mystic Heaven Tower, and cultivating this method, combined with the Mystic Heaven Tower, could give him several times the enhancement.

Just like now, Chu Yan sat in the Mystic Heaven Tower to cultivate and felt the absorption of primordial energy ten times stronger than before.

"At this speed, I can break through to the sixth level of the Dust Movement Realm tonight!" Chu Yan thought excitedly and continued to cultivate.

At this moment, Lone Wolf was also startled by Chu Yan's appearance. Chu Yan's light increased several times, reaching a terrifying level, far surpassing what it was when he was cultivating earlier.

Chu Yan finally understood why, ten years ago, when he was talented and at the peak of his fame, Qin Ruomeng sealed the Mystic Heaven Tower in his body, destroying all his cultivation, and even reducing his life body to one star.

"Mother... Is this the principle of breaking and then establishing? I finally understand your intentions. Once I open the ninth level of the Mystic Heaven Tower, I can save you." Chu Yan thought excitedly.

Chu Yan began to cultivate, and the dantian in his body continuously emitted a rumbling sound. The sixth, seventh, eighth, and finally the ninth level of the Dust Movement Realm. In just one night, Chu Yan opened four levels of the Dust Movement Realm, reaching the highest level of the Dust Movement Realm.

This was unexpected. He thought that in one night, he could at most reach the sixth level of the Dust Movement Realm, but now he had broken through four levels in one night.

With his outstanding primordial energy, even if he encountered the Dust Movement Realm, he would have the strength to fight, which made Chu Yan laugh excitedly.

"Liu Qingcheng! This time, I'll see if you dare to make me sleep on the ground again!"

Thinking Chu Yan was crazy, Lone Wolf howled, probably because he thought Chu Yan was too noisy, so he got up and walked into the forest.

Chu Yan didn't mind and continued to cultivate. When he reached the eighth level of the Dust Movement Realm, his Dust Sea had a gap, and his strength could no longer advance. But he wasn't worried because, besides discovering the Heaven Star Dustless Canon, Chu Yan also found a corresponding martial technique in the Mystic Heaven Tower.

"Heaven Star Secret Technique!"

This Heaven Star Secret Technique corresponded to the Heaven Star Dustless Canon and was also divided into nine levels.

Each level had a unique set of techniques. For example, the first level was a set of sword techniques called the Heaven Star Sword Path. The techniques were simple but contained profound meanings.

"This is a windfall!"

Chu Yan smiled excitedly. He had been worrying about martial techniques. Although he had cultivated the Soul Capturing Technique, it consumed a lot of energy, so he didn't use it unless absolutely necessary. But now, the Heaven Star Sword Path could make up for this, so Chu Yan immediately began to cultivate it in the Mystic Heaven Tower.

The Heaven Star Sword Path, with each sword strike, stars would shimmer, and the sword moved in unpredictable ways, making it very difficult to defend against.

When the sky was just beginning to brighten, Chu Yan's eyes suddenly opened, and he formed a sword with his hand, slashing through the air.

"Heaven Star Sword Path!"

Suddenly, a starlight gathered in the air, and with a powerful shake, a nearby ancient pine tree was cut in half. Seeing this, Chu Yan jumped up excitedly.

"So strong! This night was not wasted." Chu Yan smiled mischievously.

But at that moment, Chu Yan suddenly realized that his new disciple was missing, which made him a little disappointed. However, he soon shook his head and sighed, "It makes sense. That silly child, being a beast, belongs to this forest. Following me wouldn't lead to a good future. I hope he can find a wolf pack."

Stretching, Chu Yan checked the time and decided to return to the Liu family. Although he was still a little annoyed by Liu Qingcheng's suspicions from last night, as a couple, they would reconcile after a fight. He couldn't stay away forever, and besides, he didn't believe Liu Qingcheng would come looking for him. Men must be flexible, so he decided to go back.

Standing up, Chu Yan prepared to return to Tianyong City, but before he went down the mountain, he suddenly frowned, hearing a weak wolf howl from not far away.

"Little Wolf? Is that you?" Chu Yan turned to look in the direction of the howl, but the forest was dense with ancient trees, making the view very limited.

Chu Yan decided to check it out and walked deeper into the forest, but the wolf howl didn't sound again, which made him a little disappointed.

"Maybe I heard wrong?" Chu Yan sighed, but then he suddenly focused his gaze and saw clear marks of sword and knife cuts on a nearby shrub. The bloodstains were still fresh, which made Chu Yan's heart tighten.

In a clearing in the forest, three mercenaries sat around a campfire, and nearby was a heavily injured Lone Wolf, with over a dozen knife wounds on his back, especially a deep three-foot-long wound on his chest.

"Haha, Brother, we're really lucky. We actually encountered a beast here. This is a windfall," two mercenaries said, drinking a mouthful of strong liquor.

The leader nodded, "Yeah, we almost come to this forest outside Tianyong City every month, but we've never seen a beast before. Most of them are just wild animals. I never thought we'd encounter a beast today."

"Brother, I heard that beasts are worth ten times more than normal wild animals?"

"Ten times? That's nothing. Beasts are treasures. Drinking their blood can enhance one's primordial energy, and eating their meat can strengthen the body. If we find a beast with a beast core, that would be even better. Beast cores can be used to refine pills and forge weapons. One beast core is worth more than a hundred wild animals."

"Really? Haha, then don't stop me. I'll gut this wolf cub now and see if it has a beast core." One of the mercenaries pulled out a dagger, sharpened it on a rock, and walked toward Lone Wolf.

"Ao!" Lone Wolf howled, but he was completely restrained and heavily injured, unable to struggle.

"Haha, little cub, just bear with it. It'll be over soon, and it won't hurt anymore," the mercenary said with an evil smile.

"I advise you to put down your knife. If you dare to hurt him, I'll dig a grave for you right here today." Just as the mercenary was about to act, a bone-chilling voice suddenly echoed through the air.