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Chapter 243 - 243 242 The Curtain Falls Number One in the Three Kingdoms!

243: Chapter 242: The Curtain Falls, Number One in the Three Kingdoms!

243: Chapter 242: The Curtain Falls, Number One in the Three Kingdoms!

After a long while, exclamations of shock finally erupted from the crowd.

“What a terrifying strike; it almost obliterated my mind and spirit!”

“Damn, how could there be such a horrifying attack!”

“Is he really just a Spirit Sea Realm Martial Artist?”

“Senior Sister Yu lost, this is impossible!”

“I must be dreaming, somebody wake me up!”

The disciples from Rain Country cried out loudly, unwilling to believe that their goddess could be defeated.

However, the reality lay before them, and despite their hearts aching greatly, they could only accept it in dejection.

The disciples from Xia Country were somewhat dazed, finding it hard to believe this truth.

They had always been last, the bottom rankers.

Even in the previous competitions, no one from their side had managed to break into the top three.

But this time, not only had they stormed into the top three, but they had also seized first place.

This was practically an act against the heavens!

Everyone wore faces of joy as they welcomed Lin Xuan down from the stage.

A crowd surrounded him; all around were sounds of cheers and hurrahs.

In the stands, Elder Song and Elder Gu trembled slightly, their voices quivering.

“We won, we really won!”

“We from Xia Country have taken first place!” The joy of victory overwhelmed them,

After all, for so many years Xia Country had been looked down upon and humiliated.

But now, they had won first place!

From now on, no one could ridicule them, and the disciples of Xia Country could stand tall with pride.

Thinking of this, many disciples of Xia Country looked towards Lin Xuan with eyes full of gratitude.

However, the competition was not over, as there were still disciples who needed to compete.

In the end, Zi Ye and Yu Fei faced off again, competing for second place.

After their exchange, Zi Ye won by a half move.

When the judge announced Lin Xuan as the champion of the competition, the entire valley echoed with the laughter of the disciples from Xia Country.

The disciples from Rain Country could only helplessly accept this reality, as Yu Fei’s face returned to calm.

Lin Xuan’s strength was indeed superior to hers, and she had no objections to this fact.

However, the faces of those from the Purple Extreme Demon Palace darkened, Zi Ye’s expression bearing unwillingness and a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

At last, the judge sent by the Engraving Alliance began to award the prizes.

The top three had the privilege to enter the Engraving Tower, and the first place received an additional Gathering Spirit Pill as a reward.

After receiving the Elixir Pills, Lin Xuan took them on the spot, beginning to refine them under the protection of Elder Song and others.

This action immediately shattered the last glimmer of hope for the Purple Extreme Demon Palace.

Zi Ye looked at Lin Xuan’s figure with eyes that could almost spit fire.

His left eye was hazy, a result of his unhealed serious injury.

Everyone else also looked on enviously, though they could only watch from a distance.

One day later, Lin Xuan opened his eyes.

A powerful rush of Soul Power spread out, causing the nearby disciples to tremble.

“Such a formidable Soul Power, has Lin Xuan made another breakthrough?”

Everyone turned their eyes to Lin Xuan, their expressions wavering.

Elder Song and Elder Gu too were full of anticipation, recognizing the signature of a Peak Second Grade level—it was indeed the Peak of Second Grade Rune Master degree!

The two elders smiled with satisfaction; to have such strength at the age of seventeen was unprecedented and utterly terrifying!

Others gasped in shock, looking at Lin Xuan with envy.

Generally speaking, the time from the early stage to the peak of a Second Grade Rune Master could take decades.

Yet Lin Xuan had achieved it with just one pill, inciting everyone’s jealousy.

“The Engraving Tower will open tomorrow; until then, you should rest well,” said Elder Song.

The past two days of competition had taken a significant toll on both Lin Xuan’s body and spirit, and with his Soul Power having recently surged, he needed to properly consolidate his gains.

Nodding, Lin Xuan closed his eyes once more.

A night hurried past.

When Lin Xuan opened his eyes again, it was already the next day.

After a day of consolidation, his Soul Power was completely stable.

Aside from the older generation of elders present, his Soul Power was the strongest.

If he were to compete with Zi Ye now, he was confident that he could end the battle within three moves using his Soul Power.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan felt a hint of anticipation in his heart.

A single Gathering Spirit Pill had already brought about a tremendous change in his strength; how much could the Engraving Tower improve him?

As he followed Elder Song to the northwest corner of the valley, Lin Xuan saw that the other elders of the Spirit Merging Realm were already there.

There were eight in total, stationed in the eight directions, forming an array.

Each launched intricate runes into the void, constantly changing positions.

The sky thundered, the ground trembled and shook incessantly.

A hazy shadow emerged in front, like the moon in water, very ethereal.

After thirty minutes, that shadow gradually became real, and along with it a heart-thumping sensation.

A hundred-meter-tall Stone Tower appeared before everyone, exuding an ancient and old-world atmosphere.

“You three, come over here!”

One of the elders called out in a low voice.

At those words, Lin Xuan and the other two quickly approached.

“We are about to open the Engraving Tower, go inside and ponder carefully, remember you only have one day.”

“After one day, you must return to the First Level!” or you will never be able to come out!

Lin Xuan’s heart jumped with surprise as he memorized these key points.

Rumble—

The Stone Gate of the First Level slowly opened; the inside was somewhat dim, and Soul Power could not probe it.

Lin Xuan and the others did not hesitate and dashed inside.

Behind them, many disciples looked on with envy in their eyes.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The three turned into rays of light, entering the Engraving Tower.

Boom!

The Stone Gate of the First Level slowly closed.

“I wonder what creation Lin Xuan will be able to obtain inside?” Elder Song had a trace of anticipation in his heart.

The light dimmed as the Stone Gate closed completely.

Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes; within, his Soul Power was restricted.

With his Peak of Second Grade Spirit Rune Master level, he could only exert the strength of the Third Level.

However, it wasn’t just him; Zi Ye and Yu Fei were the same.

This could be seen from the expressions of both of them.

With a cold huff, Zi Ye quickly left the First Level.

Lin Xuan did not pay attention to it; the Purple Extreme Demon Palace had entered the Engraving Tower more than once and likely held numerous strategies.

“Mr.

Lin, see you after a day.” Yu Fei whispered from behind, then she left.

Lin Xuan’s gaze flickered; he was not in a rush to depart, instead looking around him.

Although the light was dim, Lin Xuan could still make out the situation around him.

Numerous patterns were engraved on the walls, diverse as if they were real.

“Hehe, Little Xuanzi, thoroughly perceive this First Layer,” Lord of Wine transmitted with a chuckle.

Lin Xuan’s heart stirred upon hearing this: “Lord of Wine, is there something special about this First Layer?”

“Hehe, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; the foundation is very important!”

Lin Xuan stroked his chin and felt carefully.

Sitting cross-legged, Lin Xuan closed his eyes to contemplate.

Gradually, he seemed to sense many figures appearing around him, all young disciples practicing basic inscriptions.

“This is…” Lin Xuan’s heart was moved.