Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 996: Everyone’s Progress

Chapter 996: Chapter 996: Everyone’s Progress

Before the chessboard, indeed, two Immortals were watching the trials of Su Chengyu with smiles in their eyes. Eventually, it was Kunwu who spoke first.

"Young friend, you are astute, but how did you detect that I was watching?"

Listening to the unsurprising answer that arose in the void, Su Chengyu spoke indifferently,

"Because you were not only watching, but you also directly intervened in the content of the trial, did you not?"

"What makes you say that?"

Su Chengyu calmly responded, "The trial on the sixth level, while seemingly still consisting of nine challenges, was of a completely different magnitude compared to the previous levels. I do not believe that everyone who comes to Ascending Heaven Tower would undergo trials of this caliber."

There was another point that Su Chengyu did not mention: Ji Yuzhu had also come to Ascending Heaven Tower.

Although he did not know what Ji Yuzhu had experienced, even if the contents differed, she would definitely not have been able to pass a trial of this intensity.

"Indeed intelligent, but extreme intelligence will bring harm. Do you know that Ascending Heaven Tower holds numerous dangers for you, precisely for that reason?"

"Hmph, so should I instead make myself into a fool to fare better?"

"That won’t be necessary, I just think that it’s a good choice for you to stop now. Your journey through Ascending Heaven Tower has already brought you substantial gains."

"Kunwu Immortal, do you think that’s possible?"

"Indeed, having passed through this layer of illusion and reality, there’s truly no need for you to withdraw. Although that woman who evolved helped strengthen your Dao Heart, it was ultimately you who personally saw through that false life."

"Why intervene? Do you not want me to reach the summit?"

"No, on the contrary, I very much hope you make it to the tenth level."

Kunwu Immortal’s words caused Su Chengyu to frown, even more uncertain about what this old creature was up to.

"If you are puzzled, just come before me, and I will naturally answer your questions."

Perceiving the thoughts within Su Chengyu’s heart, Kunwu Immortal spoke first.

"Do you truly know the whereabouts of my father?"

Although the environment had already provided hints, Su Chengyu still wanted to confirm them.

"I do not know. But since he is not active in the outside world, I can roughly guess where he might have gone."

Su Chengyu’s eyebrows furrowed as he began to assess the truthfulness of Kunwu’s words.

"I have no need to deceive you. After all, whether I know or not, you have already decided to reach the summit, have you not?"

A moment earlier, by probing Kunwu, Su Chengyu had confirmed his current determination, unveiling his inner decision.

While it was unpleasant to feel scrutinized by another, Su Chengyu also understood that within Ascending Heaven Tower, even if the other party was not the true Kunwu Immortal, he himself had no power to directly confront them.

When he had broken through the illusion of the sixth level, Su Chengyu may have relied on the strength of that illusory Earth Immortal, but he had also truly felt the Rule Power imbued between heaven and earth.

It also confirmed for him one thing: within Ascending Heaven Tower, this so-called Kunwu Immortal could extinguish the life of any trialist with just a thought.

The butcher’s knife in hand, I am the fish on the chopping block.

Right now, Su Chengyu could only proceed to face the other party.

"I will reach the summit."

"I will be waiting for you on the tenth level."

As the voice faded, the presence of that voice again dissipated into nothingness.

Su Chengyu let out a deep breath and once more stepped onto the staircase leading to the next level.

The seventh challenge, detachment from heaven and earth, a broad and expansive chest.

For Su Chengyu, who already aimed for the peak, achieving this would be easy.

At the summit of Taishan, with stars in hand, he was not an Immortal, yet he was an Immortal.

Having experienced the sixth level, in this seventh level where Kunwu did not intervene, Su Chengyu almost instantly shattered the barriers before him.

The eighth challenge, steadfast belief, holding firm to oneself.

This layer still tempted Su Chengyu, but this time, the object of temptation was not an acquaintance of Su Chengyu’s, not even a human being.

With a back-turned pair of wings and a body covered in brown fur, it somewhat resembled a vampire, but its stature was much smaller.

The creature claimed to be one of the ten tribes of the wilderness and promised that, should Su Chengyu agree, it could change his bloodline, freeing him from the curse of the Ancient Clan’s short lifespan. His cultivation talents would also greatly improve, and such a transformation could be taken beyond the Ascending Heaven Tower.

To prove this, the creature demonstrated accordingly.

However, Su Chengyu was not swayed in the slightest and simply said calmly,

"The flesh and hair of my body are given by my parents; how could I change my ancestry for such trifling benefits!"

Internally unmoved, he rejected the offer; the creature’s form immediately began to fade into an illusion, its laughter lingering in the air.

"Foolish Human Clan, you will regret this. Your kind is destined never to stand out amongst the Ten Thousand Realms!"

Hearing the creature’s vague words, Su Chengyu stepped into the ninth layer.

The Taoist path has nine hardships, and after traversing this one, Su Chengyu would arrive at the completely unknown tenth layer.

He knew that was the final barrier set by Kunwu for him.

The ninth hardship was about not forgetting the original intention, for only then can one persist.

This time, no one appeared in front of Su Chengyu.

There were only two scenes, each depicting Bei Tang Qian Xiao and Lin An, who had entered the Ascending Heaven Tower with Su Chengyu.

Both were now battling someone: Lin An was facing Su Chengyu, while Bei Tang Qian Xiao faced Yang Junmo.

Clearly, both opponents were not the real deal but illusions created by the Ascending Heaven Tower.

However, under the manipulation of an Immortal, the illusions’ strength not only closely matched the original, but even their choice of tactics and combat styles were extremely similar.

Su Chengyu furrowed his brows and spoke, "Is this the trial of the tenth layer?"

"That’s right. They reached the tenth layer before you and are currently undertaking the challenge."

Once again, the voice of Kunwu Immortal resonated, making it apparent that he had taken an active interest in the ninth layer’s trial.

"Why are you showing me this?"

"I’ve been watching you for so long it’s only fair to compensate you, isn’t it? I know you’re also concerned about their progress. Oh, and don’t worry about the other two. That child named Chen Mengmeng is pure-hearted. Although her progress isn’t fast, reaching the tenth layer is just a matter of time, and she’s likely to pass it."

"What about Yang Junmo?"

"Still lingering on the fifth layer. Looks like he won’t make it out."

The fifth layer?

Su Chengyu immediately realized, the fifth hardship, expelling lust and maintaining a clear heart.

For Yang Junmo, failing here was, indeed, not surprising.

His gaze returned to the two scenes before him, Su Chengyu continued to inquire, "So what exactly do you want to do?"

He didn’t believe that Kunwu had such good intentions and he understood all too well that he was most likely still within a trial.

"Don’t overthink it. It’s really just out of kindness. The ninth layer’s trial is meaningless for you, so it’s merely formalities. Look, I’ve even opened the passage to the tenth layer for you. If you want to move forward, you can leave at any time."

As soon as he finished speaking, a staircase leading down to the next level appeared not far away, just like before.

Could it be true?

As Su Chengyu pondered internally, the voice of Kunwu Immortal spoke up once again.

"Oh, right, as compensation for spying on you, you can offer them assistance in a critical moment just like I did, helping them pass their trials."

"Choose one of the two?"

"No, you may help both."

Su Chengyu’s brows furrowed – what was this all about?