Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 425 Seeking the Way and Competing for Supremacy
In the realm of impermanence, time flows by silently.

On the floating island in the clouds, a tall tower stands, its material resembling bluestone. It appears ordinary yet possesses a majestic aura. Standing there, it is not so much like a tower as a divine mountain, towering to the heavens and suppressing the infinite.

At this very moment, many disciples of the Impermanence Sect gathered here, as if waiting for something.

It was at this moment that a dragon roared, the turbid water transformed into a dragon, and Xuan Jiaozi rode the waves to arrive.

Seeing this scene, many people became excited, after all, they had been waiting here to witness Xuan Jiaozi pass the Dao Inquiry Tower.

Of course, some people looked disdainful, believing that Xuan Jiaozi was only trying to show off his abilities in front of others.

Regardless of what others thought, at this moment, Xuan Jiaozi had indeed become the sole protagonist in the arena, attracting everyone's attention.

Feeling the gazes of the crowd, Xuan Jiaozi couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

What was once a speck of dust now shines with its own light.

"Today I will break through the Tower of Babel."

With a sudden thought, without any hesitation, Xuan Jiaozi used the power of the river to rush into the Tower of Babel.

As his figure disappeared into the Tower of Inquiry, the scene immediately became agitated.

Everyone is speculating whether Xuan Jiaozi can break through the Tower of Heaven, and if so, how long it will take.

Although the time taken to clear the Tower of Inquiry cannot be used as a standard to measure a cultivator's talent or strength, since everyone encounters different situations in the Tower of Inquiry, the disciples still couldn't help but make such comparisons.

While everyone was discussing this, Jiang Chen, Nianhua, and Ge Ziling gathered together in the distant clouds.

Do you think Xuan Jiaozi can succeed?

With a slight frown, Nianhua couldn't help but ask a question.

The Tower of Inquiry is not easy to conquer. Once you pass it, it means that there are no more obstacles in your cultivation at the Foundation of the Dao level, and the perfection of the Foundation of the Dao is only a matter of time.

On the contrary, even ordinary cultivators who have reached the perfection of the Dao Foundation do not find it easy to pass through the Dao Inquiry Tower.

As a veteran inner disciple of the Impermanence Sect, he had attempted to enter the Inquiry Tower several times, but had not succeeded in breaking through.

Upon hearing Nianhua's words, the butterfly Ge Ziling held in her palm quietly vanished.

“Xuan Jiaozi is not that simple. Since he intends to pass on the true teachings, he must be confident that he can break through this barrier. Otherwise, all the momentum he built up before would have been in vain.”

Shaking her head, Ge Ziling expressed her opinion, stating that she had sufficient confidence in Xuan Jiaozi.

After saying this, she turned her gaze to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen seemed oblivious to this, his mind still wandering.

Looking at Jiang Chen like this, Ge Ziling took a deep look at him and silently looked away.

Another half incense stick's time passed, and at this moment, Jiang Chen, who had been lost in thought, finally withdrew his consciousness.

"It's time too."

A thought suddenly occurred to Jiang Chen, and he stood up.

Noticing Jiang Chen's actions, Nianhua and Ge Ziling both turned their attention to him.

Jiang Chen didn't pay much attention to their gazes at the moment; his attention was focused on the Tower of Inquiry.

"I'm going to visit the Tower of Inquiry."

Leaving behind a single sentence, Jiang Chen rode the wind and departed.

Watching Jiang Chen's departing figure, Nianhua and Ge Ziling were both surprised, but they quickly understood what Jiang Chen wanted to do.

"Can it be done?"

"It's difficult, but if it's Junior Brother Jiang, then it's certainly possible."

Through their shared consciousness, Ge Ziling and Nianhua silently awaited the outcome. When Jiang Chen's figure landed before the Tower of Inquiry, all the disciples waiting for Xuan Jiaozi to break through were astonished.

It should be noted that Jiang Chen is no nobody these days; the moment he landed, someone recognized his identity.

"It's Senior Brother Jiang Chen. Why is he here at this time?"

"What does he want to do? Wait for Senior Brother Xuan Jiaozi to emerge from seclusion?"

"Senior Brother Jiang Chen, you wouldn't be planning to attempt the Tower of Inquiry today, would you? That's too fast. Are you confident? You know, each attempt to break into the Tower of Inquiry requires a lot of sect contribution points."

"Isn't the point why Senior Brother Jiang Chen plans to attempt to break through the Dao Inquiry Tower today? Don't you think the timing is a bit too clever?"

Thoughts collided, and the crowd discussed animatedly. Jiang Chen's appearance made them sense that something extraordinary was about him.

At this moment, some people were excited, secretly looking forward to the big show to come, while others frowned, thinking that Jiang Chen's appearance was too coincidental.

Jiang Chen paid no attention to the gazes of these people.

At this moment, he wore a jeweled crown and a feathered robe, his face calm, and he walked step by step into the Tower of Inquiry.

Seeing this scene, when Jiang Chen's figure was completely swallowed by the Tower of Inquiry, the entire audience erupted in cheers.

At this moment, everyone understood that Jiang Chen's arrival was not an accident, but a deliberate act.

"It's a fierce battle! One is a veteran inner disciple, who is on the verge of becoming the leader of the inner sect, while the other is a newly entered genius who has already condensed a flawless foundation of Dao. It's hard to say who will prevail."

With great interest, some people speculated about the relative strengths of Jiang Chen and Xuan Jiaozi.

Some people even set up betting odds on whether Jiang Chen and Xuan Jiaozi could break through the barrier, and if so, who would do it in a shorter time.

Judging from the betting situation, Xuan Jiaozi is undoubtedly more favored.

After all, although Jiang Chen is a true prodigy, his cultivation time is still too short, and it is too much of a stretch for him to break through the Dao Inquiry Tower at this time.

In fact, if Jiang Chen and Xuan Jiaozi were to clash head-on, the crowd would hesitate even more. After all, as a true prodigy, Jiang Chen might have some powerful trump cards and might be able to defeat Xuan Jiaozi.

The Tower of Inquiry is different; it questions the cultivator himself and tests his cultivation level, allowing no shortcuts whatsoever.

That is precisely why everyone has a higher opinion of Xuan Jiaozi.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Jiang Chen had already stepped into a new world.

This was a sea of ​​fire, with pillars of fire shooting into the sky every now and then, which was very ferocious.

"My cultivation has been suppressed, and I am only at the initial stage of the Dao Foundation."

Sensing the changes within himself, Jiang Chen seemed to be deep in thought.

"Does this test assess a cultivator's control over their own power?"

Sensing the overwhelming malice emanating from his surroundings, Jiang Chen understood the test he was facing.

With this in mind, Jiang Chen ventured into the depths of the inferno. Thanks to his powerful control over his strength, he was always able to escape danger.

Meanwhile, on another level, Xuan Jiaozi was also constantly breaking through the barriers, but his appearance was much more disheveled than Jiang Chen's.

The trials of the Tower of Inquiry are unpredictable and vary from person to person. In addition to testing a cultivator's control over power and understanding of the law, they may even test a cultivator's character.

If there is a significant weakness in any aspect, then breaking through the barrier becomes almost impossible.

In fact, every cultivator who breaks through the barrier becomes an outstanding individual among their peers after achieving the perfect Dao Foundation, and has a chance to reach the Purple Mansion realm.

"These things can't stop me."

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, with a determined look in his eyes, Xuan Jiaozi walked deeper into the area.

Although he encountered some setbacks along the way, everything was still under his control.

(End of this chapter)