Asura Mad Emperor

"This kid really is arrogant, actually claiming that the Dao Heart assessment threshold of the Thousand Illusion Tower is too low, that one should surpass the First Layer and enter the Second Layer to truly pass the assessment..."

Some disciples of the Congyun Sect couldn't help but snicker upon hearing Qinchuan's words.

"He is just trying to attract attention, how easy could it be to surpass the First Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower? Among the group of us who took the assessment, a total of over thirty thousand participated, yet less than three thousand passed in the end. As for those who made it through the First Layer to the Second Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower, there were fewer than eighty people."

"This kid is just flexing his muscles with his mouth for now. Wait until he gets into the Thousand Illusion Tower, he'll realize how formidable it is. I bet he won't last even half a tea time in there – do you believe me?"

Said several Congyun Sect disciples mockingly.

...

"Alright, the second test of the Dao Heart, the Thousand Illusion Tower assessment, officially begins now. Boy, since you claim the passing threshold of the Thousand Illusion Tower is too low, you might as well start the assessment."

Elder Cheng looked at Qinchuan with a mocking tone.

Hearing Elder Cheng's words, Qinchuan's gaze fell upon the Thousand Illusion Tower, looking at the tower he himself had refined years ago, he wondered about the opportunities he had left behind. After so many years, had anyone claimed those opportunities?

And her.

How many years has it been, how he longed to see her again.

Even if only an illusion would suffice.

"Hm? Boy, what's the matter? Weren't you acting all haughty just now, and now you don't dare be the first to enter the tower for the assessment?"

Elder Cheng glanced at Qinchuan indifferently and said sarcastically upon seeing his silence.

"Right, Qinchuan, weren't you quite capable just a moment ago, making such boastful remarks, why are you now afraid to enter the Thousand Illusion Tower for the assessment?"

Some people on the plaza were also annoyed by Qinchuan's earlier statements and began to scoff at him in succession.

Even Elder Yuan couldn't help frowning, he too thought that Qinchuan's silence was due to fear of the Thousand Illusion Tower's assessment.

If Qinchuan lacked even this courage, then even if he indeed possessed an extremely superior aptitude, according to the rules of the Congyun Sect, he could not be admitted into the Sect.

"Could it be that I was mistaken, that this person, despite his extraordinary ability, is actually a weakling with a fragile Dao Heart?"

Elder Yuan couldn't help but sigh to himself.

But, hearing the remarks of Elder Cheng and the people in the plaza, Qinchuan collected his thoughts, glanced around at everyone, shook his head, and smiled, "Afraid to enter the Thousand Illusion Tower?" Stay updated through empire

"In all the lands under heaven, there isn't a place I, Qinchuan, dare not go to!"

With that said, Qinchuan stepped forward and walked toward the Thousand Illusion Tower.

In years past, he traveled through the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, countless Life Prohibition Zones of the Nine Heavens and Earth, even daring to enter the most mystical, terrifying, and dangerous Immortal Burial Site. His footprints from those years could be found everywhere. What place is there that he wouldn't dare to go?

Besides, the Thousand Illusion Tower in front of him was a Secret Treasure he personally refined in the past.

However, outsiders were unaware of his true background.

Hearing Qinchuan's boastful words, there was a chorus of laughter.

Elder Cheng could not help laughing as well, "In all my years of cultivating, I have never seen anyone so delusional about their own abilities, such hubris. It has been quite the eye-opener!"

In the distance, at a pavilion, the Young Master Wu Shanhe of the Congyun Sect, with high Cultivation Level, sharp Six Senses, and acute hearing, chuckled dismissively when he heard Qinchuan's statement, "Such big talk from this kid. But he's just a country bumpkin from a remote small city, and yet he dares to be so arrogant. Liu Qingyu, was it this kid who defeated you?"

Liu Qingyu responded, "This guy has always been wild and unruly. Back in Great Wilderness City, he didn't even take our Congyun Sect seriously, which is why I wanted to teach him a lesson at that time. I didn't expect to be defeated by him, it's truly embarrassing to speak of..."

Wu Shanhe pursed his lips and then said with keen interest, "You said before that this person has already condensed an invincible state of mind. Someone who can consolidate such an indomitable spirit should have a strong Dao Heart. Under normal circumstances, he should be able to endure in the Thousand Illusion Tower's First Layer for half the time it takes for tea to brew without any problem, but..."

But Liu Qingyu sneered, "However, with Elder Cheng meddling and increasing the difficulty of the illusion realm, it won't be easy for him to pass the assessment."

A smile emerged on Wu Shanhe's face, "How long do you reckon he will last in the First Layer?"

"If Elder Cheng makes his move right from the start, then at most three breaths, and this person will definitely be blasted out."

...

Qinchuan strolled towards the Thousand Illusion Tower.

Before even entering the Thousand Illusion Tower, Qinchuan had already sensed its familiar aura.

He stepped into the Thousand Illusion Tower.

In an instant, as if stars had shifted in battle, the Illusion Realm around him abruptly transformed.

Layer upon layer of illusions descended, enveloping him.

"Illusions, huh?"

Within the Thousand Illusion Tower, wave after wave of invisible power surged, shaping layers upon layers of Illusion Realms.

In front of Qinchuan, the sky collapsed and the ground caved in, countless terrifying scenes emerged one after another, as if doomsday had arrived.

These illusionary realms were all incredibly real; the shattered heaven and earth continuously trembled, making his body feel unsteady.

"These are not the illusions I wish to see."

"Disperse."

Looking at the terrifying scenes before him, Qinchuan's consciousness remained clear, with not a hint of confusion.

He shook his head, these illusions were not what he hoped to see.

What he wanted to see was her.

The one for whom he had traversed the Nine Heavens and the land below, barged through thousands of Prohibition Zones, and was willing to undergo nine cycles of reincarnation to forge an Immortal foundation, all to enter the Immortal Burial Site to bring her back.

With a wave of his hand.

All the illusions before his eyes collapsed.

Qinchuan started walking towards the second layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower.

The Illusion Realm of the second layer was even more terrifying, numerous, and complex.

But in Qinchuan's heart, not a single ripple stirred; instead, he quickened his pace towards the higher levels.

In just the blink of an eye, Qinchuan had breached into the third layer.

Outsiders, however, were already boiling over!

"The Third Layer?!"

"How is this possible? This kid actually made it to the third layer, and in such a short time?!"

"Impossible, this must be fake, I must be dreaming..."

The disciples of the Congyun Sect, upon seeing the third layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower lit up, were immediately shocked to their core.

Hearing their exclamations, the other candidates on the square also widened their eyes, understanding what the light blossoming from the third layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower meant.

It meant that Qinchuan had already reached the third layer in an incredibly short span of time!

"He reached the third layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower in just three breaths' time? Then the Thousand Illusion Tower isn't as fearsome as the rumors suggested."

The disciples who were also taking the assessment had never experienced the tyranny of the Illusion Realms within the Thousand Illusion Tower. Seeing Qinchuan enter the third layer so effortlessly and quickly, their eyes lit up as they felt that the Thousand Illusion Tower might not be so difficult to conquer after all.

Elder Yuan and Elder Cheng were both rendered speechless, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"How is this possible, this kid... I haven't even had time to increase the difficulty of the Illusion Realms in this Thousand Illusion Tower, yet he's already reached the third layer?!"

Having snapped back to reality, Elder Cheng shivered, his eyes wide open as if he had seen a ghost!