Chapter 64: The Clash of Two Prodigies

Ye Lin looked at the fifteen-story tower, wondering just how many levels he could clear. He did not know if he would have a chance to clear it completely, and he was quite curious about what treasures would be awarded for clearing it.

Seeing Ye Lin gazing at the Star Tower in a slight daze, Qingling knew exactly what he was thinking.

"Xiao Linzi, are you wondering if you can clear it?"

"Brother Ling, how did you know? Do you really think I don't know you? Your thoughts are written all over your Face."

"Then, Brother Ling, do you think I can clear it?"

"Based on my understanding of your strength, do you want the truth?"

"Brother Ling, don't keep me in suspense. Just tell me directly."

"Based on my understanding of your strength—and I don't mean to discourage you—you won't be able to clear this Star Tower. You are still far from it."

"Don't think it's not that difficult just because these people can all reach the tenth level."

"But reality is cruel. It gets harder the further you go, and every step beyond the tenth level is incredibly difficult."

"As far as I know, only two people have managed to clear the Star Tower to date. To be honest, compared to their strength at the same stage, you are just a little rookie, and they wouldn't even have looked at you."

"And those two who cleared the Star Tower have already achieved Ascension to the Immortal Realm."

Ye Lin was somewhat disheartened after hearing this, but he quickly adjusted his mindset.

He just needed to walk his own path steadily, step by step. Others were others.

However, it seemed that clearing it was impossible for him, so he had to abandon that thought.

Meanwhile, on the Spirit Boat of the Divine Wind Dynasty, Ling Ju was no longer hesitating and prepared to go and try his hand at this so-called Star Tower.

Having watched the others attempt the challenge, he was confident he could reach the fifteenth level.

Ling Hao saw his older Brother Ling Ju preparing to move, and he was full of excitement.

"Big Brother, are you finally going to make your move?"

"With Big Brother covering us this time, come on! Let's show you Prodigies of the Eight Great Sects how the words 'Peerless Prodigy' are written!"

Just as Yun Ruyan of the Celestial Maiden Sect was preparing to go down and attempt the Star Tower, a figure instantly appeared beside the tower, attracting everyone's attention.

"Isn't that Ling Ju from the Divine Wind Dynasty? I didn't expect him to be here. I've heard that Ling Ju has extremely high talent, but he has never shown himself before."

"I didn't expect him to show up for the Star Tower this time. He looks very confident."

"I just wonder if he will be like his younger Brother Ling Hao—impressive Aura, but mediocre performance."

The Star Tower does not only allow one person to enter at a time; multiple people can enter at once.

But when these Prodigies enter, basically no one enters at the same time as them.

Because it would be asking for trouble to enter at the same time as a Prodigy. People generally wait for them to enter first before they go in themselves.

Because if you enter at the same time as someone else, and they stay inside for a long time while you come out shortly after, that in itself would not be a big deal.

But because you entered with a famous Prodigy, people will compare your results with the Prodigy's.

The key is that it actually does not matter; after all, many people do not care about Face. What is Face worth anyway?

But most people still want to watch from the outside to see how many levels the Prodigy can reach. Since the tower is right there, it does not matter if they attempt it later.

Just as Ling Ju was preparing to step into the Star Tower, a figure appeared before him.

Ling Ju was somewhat surprised to see who it was. Isn't that Yun Ruyan from the Celestial Maiden Sect? He knew a thing or two about the Prodigies of the Eight Great Sects.

"Everyone, look! I didn't expect Yun Ruyan of the Celestial Maiden Sect to enter the Star Tower together with Ling Ju of the Divine Wind Dynasty. This is going to be interesting!"

But Ling Ju did not take this to heart. Entering together was fine; it would allow others to better see the gap between him and others. In the end, it was a good thing.

The two glanced at each other without saying much and stepped into the Star Tower together.

"Look, they've gone in! I wonder if Yun Ruyan, with her Water Spirit Body, can break the current tenth-level record."

"Or will it be Ling Ju from the Divine Wind Dynasty who breaks the record?"

As both of them stepped into the Star Tower, their names appeared on the tower's ranking list.

Yun Ruyan's ranking was temporarily in the lead; she had already reached the sixth level, while Ling Ju was one level behind.

They themselves did not know who was faster, but the people outside were clear about it.

"As expected of a Water Spirit Body. She is clearing the tower one level faster than Ling Ju. It seems Yun Ruyan is a bit more formidable."

On the Spirit Boat, Ling Hao watched the situation and began to worry. Would his Big Brother lose?

But soon, as time passed, both of them reached the eleventh level of the Star Tower.

"Look, they've broken the record! I didn't expect both of them to break the record. Truly impressive."

"I just wonder if the two of them can make it to the twelfth level."

However, the twelfth level of the Star Tower did not light up for a long time, causing the people outside to discuss it heatedly.

"It seems both of them have stopped at the eleventh level. I didn't expect that even they could only reach the eleventh level. How difficult must it be to clear this?"

Soon, both of them came out of the Star Tower. Clearly, neither had managed to enter the twelfth level.

Ling Ju came out and looked at the ranking. Yun Ruyan was first, and he was second.

Although they had spent the same amount of time clearing the tower, he was still one step slower and had lost to her. He had not expected to underestimate the people of the Eight Great Sects.

Ling Ju returned to the Spirit Boat with a gloomy expression. Seeing his Big Brother's dark Face, Ling Hao did not say a word.

After all, now was not the time to speak.

After Yun Ruyan and Ling Ju's attempt, others realized just how difficult the later stages of the Star Tower were.

But knowing this did not affect them; after all, it had nothing to do with people like them. They would be grateful just to pass five levels; how could they expect to consider anything beyond the tenth level?

Watching the situation, Su Yu knew that Ye Lin was about to make his move.

Han Shi asked at this moment, "Brother Ye, when are you planning to go and attempt the Star Tower?"

"Now!"

Ye Lin looked towards Li Yi, and Li Yi also looked at Ye Lin. Both of them stood up simultaneously and walked to the edge of the Spirit Boat.

Seeing this, Han Ting understood what was happening.

"Uncle Ye, good luck! You must win against that person from the Myriad Swords Sect!"

"Rest assured, I will win."

Su Yu and Han Shi also cheered them on; after all, this was a contest between the two of them.

The two transformed into an Incarnation of a long rainbow and arrived in front of the Star Tower's entrance.

At this moment, all eyes were on the two people in front of the tower. Were they finally going to make their move!