A few days later, Benjamin's footsteps halted on an immense, wide-open plain. Before him lay an Ancient Fortress, surrounded by a cage of light. Upon seeing this Ancient Fortress, Benjamin couldn't help but show some astonishment.He didn't know from which era this Ancient Fortress came, but its architecture suggested it had existed for many years. Moreover, according to the memories imparted by the saintly soul, she had never seen an Ancient Fortress like this one. Although the Ancient Battlefield occasionally hosted some humans, they were merely intruders, and it was challenging for anyone to survive there. Of course, exceptions were those with strong powers, like the girl Benjamin had encountered days earlier."Elder, can you sense if the object you seek is still far?" Benjamin asked the saintly soul, studying the Ancient Fortress.The saintly soul hesitated briefly before responding: "It's not too far now. Cross this fortress and travel over a hundred miles forward; there we'll fi
Darkness suddenly shrouded his vision. A growing sense of vertigo consumed him, causing him to slip into unconsciousness. A cacophony of indistinct voices filled his ears, their desperate pleas echoing eerily: "Hold the line! Press forward, retreat not! The city stands with its people, it falls with them!"Time seemed to dilate, and amidst the tumult, Benjamin's consciousness slowly resurfaced. Opening his eyes, he was met with the visage of a wide-eyed youth, about sixteen or seventeen, clutching a long spear, the very object that had inadvertently collided with him."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to!" The young soldier's voice quivered with a mixture of fear and regret.As Benjamin's gaze flitted around, absorbing the scenes of chaos, he realized he was amidst a battleground, right before the city gates - the exact spot from where he was initially teleported."You there, what are you dawdling for? To the gates! We cannot let them breach!" An authoritative voice boomed.Before Benjamin co
Boom!Ripped apart by the dark beams, the realm shattered. A figure, slightly off-balance, emerged from the void. It was unmistakably Benjamin. Earlier, he'd stealthily used the power of the spirit ring to hide within a spatial pocket.Now, with the realm torn apart, Benjamin didn't pause for thought. He vanished again in an instant. Observing this, the Death Spirit Mage's expression soured. His eyes, now radiating a faint glimmer, scanned his surroundings meticulously.Whizz!Suddenly, a gleaming blade appeared. Benjamin, poised gracefully behind the Death Spirit Mage, executed a decisive strike, cleaving the mage in twain.However, a strange unease clouded Benjamin's features. The sensation of his last slash felt amiss. It felt as if the blade hadn’t quite met its mark. An imminent danger sent shivers down his spine, compelling him to ascend swiftly, evading a potential threat.Crash!The ground fractured, revealing a Knight of the Dry Skull who tore through space with his spear.Wi
"Oh, young one, you managed to obtain a divine essence. Though this object may be slightly flawed, it is indeed a fine thing! If you don't like it, you may give it to me!"At this moment, the voice of the saintly female ghost, filled with a measure of delight, called out in Benjamin's mind.Hearing this, Benjamin once again gripped the crystal tightly, beginning to examine it carefully. But after looking for a while, he couldn't detect any special function, feeling for a moment like he had fallen into a fog."Ha ha ha, divine essence is the crystallized quintessence of each God, used to gather the force of law within the body. Only after a God falls can their divine essence appear once again in this world. Of course, this divine essence is not complete and might bear scars from battle. But if you absorb it and nurture it with the force of faith, it can be healed in a hundred years, or perhaps a few hundred or even a thousand. Young one, this thing has no use to you; it will perfectly
"Young man, the object indeed lies within this tower. However, in my current state, I cannot access the Sky-Piercing Tower. Therefore, I need your assistance to ascend to its highest floor."After a long, contemplative pause, the maiden's ghost suddenly turned towards Benjamin, laying out her request.Taken aback, Benjamin's gaze wandered back to the ancient tower."Elder, are you suggesting this is the legendary Sky-Piercing Tower?""Hmm? So? You're aware of its history?"Hearing Benjamin's query, the maiden's spectral visage registered slight astonishment. She spun around, her gaze filled with a touch of skepticism."Well, I'm not entirely certain, but I've come across ancient scriptures indicating that this tower connects to the Heavenly Realm. Elder, could it be that the Roard Linked Heaven originates from within this very tower?""Ha ha ha! How should I know? In my past life, I never set foot in the Sky-Piercing Tower. Now, there's but one chance left. I hope it can be unlocked o
"Human, take good care of it!"The young lady's voice reached his ear, leaving Benjamin puzzled. He did not understand her purpose. But before he could reply, she turned and rode away on the Big Dragon.Soon, monsters all around were released, rushing out once again.Seeing them, Benjamin felt a chill. He did not dare linger, and quickly said to Young Dragon: "Let's go home!"They fled from Sky-Piercing Tower, Young Dragon at his heels. The ghostly saint returned to Celestial Palace, following Benjamin into the tower.Bang!The moment Benjamin stepped onto the last stair of Sky-Piercing Tower, a loud noise erupted. The barrier shook as though something had struck it, the tower quaking violently.Without looking back, Benjamin rushed into the Sky-Piercing Tower, and the space outside closed up, even the stairs vanishing.Roar!Howl!Monstrous cries continued. But the Sky-Piercing Tower transformed into a beam of light, speeding toward the stars.Though the monsters were powerful, the t
Roar!Walking along, the Young Dragon suddenly let out a soft cry. From its tone, Benjamin could understand that the little creature was hungry and wanted to hunt.After pondering for a brief moment, Benjamin felt confident in their combined strengths. Even if they encountered aggressive beasts like the Turtle Cranes, they could still manage to escape unharmed.Hence, he decided to let the Young Dragon hunt, while he would follow behind, scouting the area for any valuables.So, man and dragon made their way swiftly through the dense forest. Suddenly, the Young Dragon let out another soft cry. It then rapidly flapped its wings, darting towards a specific spot in the forest.Benjamin was slightly taken aback. He hadn't sensed anything nearby, yet the Young Dragon had detected its prey. It seemed the creature's senses were sharper than his own.Regardless, Benjamin didn't dwell on it. The stronger the Young Dragon became, the better for him.Seeing the Young Dragon fly off, Benjamin hurr
BOOM!One by one, wolves fell like tofu blocks, crushed by the Mighty Bear's claws, their carcasses littering the ground.Meanwhile, the Wolf King remained fixated on the Mighty Bear. It refrained from attacking, adopting a casual stance, merely observing the unfolding chaos alongside its pack.Observing this, the Mighty Bear's rage intensified. It yearned to charge and crush the Wolf King. But the sheer number of wolves was daunting. Even after decimating numerous foes, they kept coming, seemingly aiming to exhaust the bear's energy.Mighty Bear, of course, discerned the Wolf King's strategy — to wear it down before dealing the final blow. Yet, the ripened spirit fruit beckoned. Consuming it promised a tremendous power surge, rendering any strategy by the Wolf King moot. However, reaching the fruit amidst this onslaught seemed an insurmountable task. Hence, all it could do was persevere.All this while, as Benjamin darted through the woods, his visage grew increasingly grim. Despite