The Legend of the Great Desolation: I Am the Fortress

"A mental power practitioner at the master level."

Lei Zhan gazed at the powerful being, whose immense mental energy enveloped the surroundings.

Immediately, Ling Leizhan walked towards the golden corpse sitting cross-legged.

“Buzz~~~”

Suddenly, an invisible ripple spread out, affecting the approaching Lei Zhan.

"Hmm?" Lei Zhan raised an eyebrow, and the invisible wave rippled down, allowing him to easily walk up to this powerful figure.

"Since this powerful being does not reject me, it means that I have a chance to obtain the opportunity left behind."

"If I could obtain the opportunity left behind by this great being, and if I could learn some of his methods, I'm afraid it would make my mental energy flow even stronger."

The mental energy flow techniques that Lei Zhan is currently cultivating almost all come from the Heaven-Defying Dao Lord Yu Chang Dao Lord from countless years ago in Mangya Kingdom, as well as some mental energy flow inheritances left by Ruosang Dao Lord.

Although these inheritances are comparable to the level of top emperors, almost all of them have reached the end of the Dao Integration stage. As for the eternal Dao Integration stage... there is not a single one.

“The Heart Power Flow Emperor…” Lei Zhan’s eyes burned with fervor. “Even in the entire Chaos Universe, he is probably quite rare, but there is one here, and he left behind his legacy before his death.”

Within a radius of one billion miles of the inner domain, there are a total of thirty-five corpses of powerful beings, who are actually divided into three factions.

Although this Heart Power Emperor is the leader of a force, he actually sits at a distance from the other Eternal Emperors, and his trials are conducted separately.

As Lei Zhan stepped forward, an invisible wave enveloped him.

If we go any further, we will be swept up and put to the test.

It should be known that many extraordinary world realms and Dao Lords died during trials.

"Coming to this alien universe and encountering this Heart Power Emperor, who is comparable to the Sovereign level, in this inner domain is probably the greatest opportunity I have ever had."

Lei Zhan shook his head and smiled, then took a step forward. "You think this little test will make me back down?"

Wow~~~
Instantly, spatial ripples spread, and the pile was covered by the ripples and then completely disappeared.

……

In the outer realm, a cultivator shrouded in black mist still walked on thick chains, his arms gripping short sticks and thrusting furiously, shattering the phantoms that rushed out from beneath the chains.

"Master and Yifeng have already entered the inner domain, and the opportunities they have encountered are probably quite significant." The figure shrouded in black mist spoke in a deep voice.

“The three of us became our master’s servants together, but Yi Feng stood out and his strength surpassed ours.”

"I can't fall behind any longer. My master has already become a third-step Dao Lord, but I'm still at the World Realm level. I haven't even been able to comprehend multiple of the strongest Daos and become one of the most heaven-defying cultivators..."

Chi chi chi~~~
The short stick glowed with an eerie light, like a lightning snake flashing by. With a simple sweep, it could annihilate a large number of ghosts in an instant.

"Quickly, the power can be even greater! The way of attack is not just about assassination..." The Mist-Sounding World God whispered softly, and the power of the pair of short sticks in his hands became much stronger.

"If I can continue to grow, it probably won't be long before I have the opportunity to break through this primordial chain."

……

The gods of the Mist-Sounding World kept trying to break through the primordial chains.

Su Qi, on the other hand, was far inferior to the world gods. Knowing that there was no hope of breaking through the Origin Chains, he chose to travel in the outer realms to find his own opportunity.

As for the Winged Wind World God, he entered the trial left behind by that array master early on, experiencing life-and-death dangers in the trial world.

As for Lei Zhan, he also entered the test left by that powerful mind-manipulator at this time.

……

As time and space shifted, Lei Zhan felt an invisible wave enveloping him, which then swept over him in an instant.

Once the surroundings became clear, everything around me changed.

"This is..." Lei Zhan looked around. The once dilapidated land, filled with terrifying pressure, had completely disappeared, leaving only a vast and boundless world.

At first glance, this world is filled with mountains and rivers, and many living creatures.

In the distance, there was a vast city that could be seen with the naked eye, and the city also exuded a rather astonishing power.

In the very center of this vast world, there is a colossal and majestic mountain, hundreds of millions of miles high, and atop this mountain stands a towering pagoda that pierces the clouds.

“That tower on the mountaintop…” Lei Zhan noticed the huge tower at a glance, like a bright pearl in the night, which he could not ignore.

"Built on a mountaintop hundreds of millions of miles high, the test left by that powerful being is very likely related to this tower."

Lei Zhan gazed at the towering pagoda from afar, a vague understanding dawning on his mind.

Since the powerful being left behind the means to allow Lei Zhan to enter this world, he would naturally also leave some tests.

"However, since I entered this world, I haven't seen any clues. I guess I'll have to find out some information on my own." Lei Zhan shook his head inwardly, while his mental energy swept around.

The immense mental power, comparable to that of a top-tier fourth-step Dao Lord, surged forth and instantly enveloped the entire world.

"Hmm? There are only a few cities at the foot of those towering mountains in the whole world? However... the strongest people in these cities are only a few cultivators at the World Realm level." Lei revealed a smile.

"These cultivators have all developed mental strength."

Skill breeds daring; nowadays, unless a powerful figure like the Divine Banyan Emperor, comparable to the lords of the eight holy cities, suddenly appears in this world of trials.

Otherwise, with the treasures of the universe, Lei Zhan would have a fighting chance. With such strength, he naturally wouldn't shrink back from any challenge.

Wow~~~
An invisible mental force swept out instantly, vast and mighty, immediately terrifying even the strongest mental force cultivators at the World Realm.

"We don't know how long ago that war was, but it has given birth to billions of lives in this world."

"The number of these beings is probably comparable to the combined number of beings in several chaotic worlds," Lei Zhan thought to himself.

"Moreover, there are quite a few mental power cultivators in this world, not just those ancestral gods and immortals. Those few who broke through to the World Realm have all comprehended mental power and opened up their own mental worlds."

The power of the mind is formless and ethereal.

It was precisely because Lei Zhan put in so much effort that he was able to discover the anomalies of this world.

"However, that fallen great being was skilled in mental power, so perhaps the abnormalities of these creatures are related to the trials he left behind."

Lei Zhan's gaze was leisurely, and with a single step, he instantly disappeared from the spot.

……

"Who...who released this mental power? This mental power is too terrifying!" "It is so vast that I don't even dare to think of resisting it. It can completely crush the entire world! I don't even know how vast this level of mental world is."

In a vast city, inside a magnificent palace, a man dressed in a blue robe and wearing a crown sat high on a throne.

His face was deathly pale. "In the entire world, there are not many whose mental strength can rival mine. Only Mo Di and a few others are on the same level as me, but there is not a single one whose mental strength can reach such a terrifying level."

The man in the green robe understood perfectly well that if this powerful being hadn't done it intentionally, they probably wouldn't have even noticed such a vast mental force sweeping across the area.

suddenly.

Wow~~~
A young man in black robes appeared in the palace. With a wave of his hand, he made the man in green robes float in the air, while he himself sat on the throne.

"Huh?" The man in the green robe stared wide-eyed, completely dumbfounded.

It is astonishing that a cultivator was able to move him away silently and, without him even noticing, sit on his throne.
You must know that he is at the World Realm!
He was the most powerful cultivator of mental strength, a top-tier being in this world. How could a powerful figure have accomplished this without him noticing?
"Are you an emperor of this world?" Lei Zhan laughed. "I have some questions for you, and I hope you will answer truthfully. If you force me to use my mental strength, that is an outcome neither of us wants to see."

"Yes, yes! Senior, you are powerful. Dealing with me is just a matter of a thought for you. If you have any questions for me, I will answer them without reservation! I would never dare to lie!" the man in the green robe said repeatedly.

Standing at the pinnacle of a world, one is naturally not a fool, and the man in the green robe, who could also become the emperor of a force, was well aware of the consequences of a powerful person's anger.

"Besides the towering pagoda on that mountain, what else is unusual about this world?" Lei Zhan glanced around indifferently. "Also, why are there so many mental cultivation practitioners in this world? Is there a reason?"

"This world?" The man in the green robe suppressed the strange feeling in his heart and asked:

"In our world, the most prevalent method is the mental power method. Over countless years, there have naturally been many practitioners of mental power."

"Another reason is related to the Tower of Inquiry mentioned by the senior."

"The Tower of Inquiry is generally a place where people who have reached the level of Ancestral God or Ancestral Immortal can go to hone their skills. It is extremely beneficial for tempering one's Dao heart and improving one's mental strength. Generally, passing the test of the Tower of Inquiry will bring some opportunities."

"The Tower of Inquiry?" Lei Zhan's gaze sharpened. "What kind of trials are contained within the Tower of Inquiry? And how does it enhance a cultivator's mental strength?"

Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy can help you win a hundred battles.

Lei Zhan immediately sought out the powerful natives of this world, hoping to learn more about it.

After all, this is a world of trials created by a mental power emperor comparable to the level of a sovereign. Especially for someone comparable to the level of a sovereign, it is no exaggeration for Lei Zhan to be extremely cautious in order to complete that trial.

"Traversing through countless ages, a great being created this world and left behind the Tower of Inquiry." The man in the green robe dared not be negligent.

"Our world is vast, spanning trillions of miles, and countless powerful figures have emerged over the endless ages. Each generation of these powerful individuals has the opportunity to venture into the Tower of Inquiry to hone their skills. Over the course of countless years, we have also investigated some aspects of its intricacies..."

"The Tower of Inquiry has a total of 108 floors, and each floor contains an incredibly realistic illusion."

"In this illusory realm, the seven emotions and six desires in the hearts of cultivators can be most easily aroused, whether they are the most tender or the most profound ones buried in their hearts."

"Oh? An illusion?" Lei Zhan frowned slightly. So this is where the name "Tower of Inquiry" comes from?

While pondering, Lei Zhan glanced at the man in green robes standing below and said calmly, "Go on."

"Although the Tower of Inquiry can help cultivators temper their Dao heart, it is extremely dangerous."

"The seven emotions and six desires, the vulnerability of the heart is the easiest for cultivators to fall into depravity. If they pass the test, they can live and their Dao heart will be greatly improved. If they cannot pass, then death is the only outcome."

"With the accumulation of countless years, there are probably countless people of my world realm who have died."

"Yeah." Leizhan nodded slightly.

The so-called tests are actually just a kind of selection.

These powerful beings are extremely proud, and ordinary cultivators are not even qualified to covet their treasures.

It should be known that any treasure left behind by such a powerful being before death is priceless.

Of course, this world was ultimately left behind by that Emperor of the Heart Power Flow, and was also intended to select a successor after his death and the dissipation of his Dao.

Once one's cultivation reaches the Dominator level, even the most heaven-defying Dao Lords of Life and Death are nothing more than weeds to them, unable to achieve eternal unity with the Dao, and ultimately just passersby.

So, for these indigenous creatures born within this world, once they die, they're probably gone.

Even those World Realm and Life and Death Dao Lords who come from outside to hone their skills and explore are probably no different from these native creatures.

If you die, you can only blame your own lack of strength and bad luck.

Even amidst the relentless sifting of time, some truly extraordinary geniuses will survive and ultimately obtain the unparalleled opportunities left behind by such powerful beings.

……

On the towering mountain peaks, hundreds of millions of miles high, the armored vehicles rapidly climbed towards the summit.

Flying is prohibited as long as it approaches the majestic mountain peaks at the center of the world.

Even someone as powerful as Lei Zhan could only obediently follow the local natives of this world as they slowly climbed this majestic mountain.

Fortunately, Lei Zhan was a master of divine and demonic body refinement, cultivating both internal energy and physical strength. His divine body was incredibly powerful, allowing him to climb this massive mountain range, which spanned hundreds of millions of miles, at a breakneck speed.

A hundred million miles sounds incredibly vast, but it's nothing to Lei Zhan, who climbs it quite leisurely.

With almost a single step, one is instantly a thousand miles away.

Soon, Lei Zhan arrived at the summit.

At the summit is a vast platform, which appears as if it has been cleaved by a sharp sword, revealing a massive stone platform without any gaps.

On this dark blue stone platform stands a huge tower.

"Hmm? This is..." Lei Zhan's gaze suddenly fell on the bluestone beneath his feet, and his eyes immediately narrowed.

The bluestone was incredibly hard and unlike any ordinary object, yet suddenly a large number of golden characters appeared on the bluestone in front of Lei Zhan.

"The Tower of Inquiry has 108 floors. It is a place of trial created by the Lord of Flowing Clouds. It tests one's Dao heart and mental strength."

“Every twelve floors you ascend will provide a teleportation portal to leave, which is also the only way to return to the place of origin.”

"Remember, the stronger your Dao heart and the stronger your mental strength, the more you will gain."

Wow~~~
The golden characters flashed by and vanished without a trace in an instant.

"The Cloud Sovereign?"

Looking at the towering, cloud-piercing pagoda in the distance, Lei Zhan secretly pondered, "It seems this powerful being values ​​Dao Heart and Mental Strength more!"

...(End of chapter)