Jiang Yuechu reined in her thoughts.
The profound sensation gradually subsided.
Although the threshold to the Tower Ascending Realm was already beneath her feet, she still needed the strength to push open the door.
The orthodoxy was the key.
And the strength... was naturally a steady stream of demons.
"Tsk."
The young girl clicked her tongue softly, feeling a bit inconvenienced.
She still had to kill.
Shaking her head, her thoughts churned, caught in a dilemma.
Whether to go to Drinking Horse River or Spirit Mountain... While she was calculating in her mind, out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly caught sight of what was beneath her feet.
Although the Dragon Pearl had been taken into her Dantian, this full pool of dark golden liquid had not dried up along with it.
"If I just leave it here... it would be far too wasteful."
Anyway, the True Dragon statue was gone.
This Dragon Ascending Platform likely wouldn't be able to open again in the future.
Might as well let myself benefit from it.
Upholding the fine tradition of never wasting anything, she didn't hesitate for a moment and stepped directly toward the pool.
She took a step.
Chiii—!!!
The moment the soles of her boots touched the surface of the liquid.
The dark golden Dragon blood, originally as calm as a mirror, instantly boiled.
Jiang Yuechu lowered her eyes indifferently and did not stop.
Compared to the swelling pain of forcing demon souls into her acupoints, this bit of burning sensation was nothing more than bathing in warm water.
"Swallow."
As the word escaped her lips.
Within her body, the Myriad Demon Swallowing Heaven technique surged into operation.
Rolling essence qi surged from the Dragon blood into the young girl's body.
The purity of the essence qi actually far exceeded any Randeng Demon Sage she had previously devoured!
A sharp light flashed in Jiang Yuechu's eyes.
It works!
Why would she need to go to Drinking Horse River anymore? Why go to Spirit Mountain?
With the orthodoxy leading the way and essence blood paving the bridge.
If she didn't break through now, then when?
The young girl closed her eyes, no longer holding back, greedily absorbing the essence qi from the Dragon blood.
Gradually.
The water level dropped at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Meanwhile, the aura on the young girl's body climbed steadily.
Until a certain moment.
Deep within the Qi Sea.
That great sun, condensed from golden and blue dual fires, suddenly expanded.
The dark golden star that had been revolving around the great sun let out a dragon roar and actually crashed headlong into the golden-blue sun.
Boom—!!!
Heaven and earth fell silent.
Immediately following.
The sea of clouds churned, and the galaxy hung upside down.
Jiang Yuechu snapped her eyes open.
Deep within her pupils, golden and blue flames danced wildly.
And behind her, a brilliant sun emerged.
Its light shone for ten thousand feet, illuminating the past and present.
She was bathed in this divine light.
Her black clothes fluttered, and her long hair danced wildly.
Like a Divine Lord, she looked down upon the mortal world.
Tower Ascending, Tower Ascending.
What is Tower Ascending?
Jiang Yuechu stood atop the sea of clouds, bathed in divine light, her heart completely tranquil.
Deep within her Sea of Consciousness, the sound of the Great Dao seemed to echo, distant and long-lasting.
Body Refining in the Mortal Realm, bone forging in the Hearing the String, and shedding mortality in the Core Integration Stage.
These are the three realms of the mortal world.
Nurturing Qi in the Ink Dot Realm, taking root in the Seed Lotus Realm, shaping scenery in the Mountain Gazing Realm, and rebirth in the Lamp-Lighting Realm.
These are the four realms of entering the hall.
However, in these seven realms, the Physical Body is the boat and the Divine Soul is the passenger; the boat travels through the sea of bitterness, and the passenger sits within the boat; if the boat is destroyed, the passenger perishes.
Ordinary people are trapped within their skins, as if in a dark room, never seeing the light of day.
The Lamp-Lighting Realm is merely lighting a heart fire to illuminate the dark room; however, the room has limits, the oil is finite, and when the lamp goes out, the person dies; this is the mandate of heaven.
To seek longevity, one must break out of the room.
What is Tower Ascending?
Using the heart lamp as the Foundation and the Divine Soul as the steps, within the square inch of the spiritual platform, build the tower to heaven!
Each floor is a new heaven, each step a kowtow.
Those in the Tower Ascending Realm can have their Divine Soul emerge from their bodies, traveling thousands of miles in an instant, roaming the Great Void, reaching anywhere no matter how far.
This is what is called a Tower-Ascending Martial Immortals.
In the next moment.
A strange scene occurred.
From the crown of Jiang Yuechu's head, an illusory light and shadow slowly rose.
At first, it was just a blurry halo.
Gradually.
The halo solidified, turning into a human shape.
The eyebrows, eyes, mouth, nose, and figure were exactly the same as the Physical Body below!
However, this figure was composed entirely of interwoven golden and blue light, unclothed, yet without the slightest sense of lust.
This was the Primordial Spirit.
The Primordial Spirit left the body and hovered in mid-air.
Jiang Yuechu looked down at herself sitting cross-legged with eyes closed, devoid of life.
A sense of freedom she had never felt before filled her heart.
She tried to raise her hand.
With just a single thought from the Primordial Spirit.
Boom—!!!
The surrounding thousand-foot sea of clouds instantly boiled, turning into a giant hand that covered the sky, manipulated at her will.
"So... this is Tower Ascending?"
The young girl whispered softly.
This feeling of controlling heaven and earth was truly captivating.
She wanted to try again.
Rumble—
This world, however, seemed to have completely lost its supporting Foundation as that pool of Dragon blood dried up.
It began to vibrate violently.
Jiang Yuechu's eyebrows twitched slightly.
Hmm?
It's collapsing already?
It's too fragile.
Seeing the galaxy above her head beginning to fall, Jiang Yuechu no longer hesitated.
Immediately, her Primordial Spirit returned to her body, and she transformed into a streak of light, indifferently sweeping downward... below the Dragon Ascending Platform.
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable was shrinking his neck, looking around with a dazed expression.
This world-shaking movement... what on earth happened?!
While he was lost in thought.
Huu—
A black-clad figure, accompanied by a strong wind, landed heavily in front of him.
The Old Scarlet Flood Dragon looked at the young girl falling from the sky and was about to ask.
"Mas..."
Before the words could leave his mouth.
He saw the girl in a hurry; without a word, she grabbed him by the collar.
She stomped her foot.
Like an arrow leaving the string, she dragged the Old Flood Dragon and crashed straight into the light gate they had come through... Boom—!!!
Just as the two figures rushed out.
The towering black building behind them finally could no longer support itself.
Starting from the top, it fractured inch by inch.
Massive stones fell like raindrops, kicking up dust that filled the sky.
In just a few breaths.
This eighth floor of the Dragon Washing Pool, which had stood for countless years, along with the legendary Dragon Ascending Platform.
Was completely turned into a pile of rubble.
The dust settled.
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable sat paralyzed on the ground, staring blankly at the pile of rocks in the distance.
This... what exactly did the master do?!
She actually made the Dragon Washing Pool disappear?!
This is the freaking Flood Dragon Holy Land!
In the future... wouldn't it mean the Flood Dragon Clan could never again obtain the Opportunity to transform into a dragon?!
"Ma... Master... what... what happened?!"
Jiang Yuechu, however, didn't feel the slightest bit guilty.
It wasn't like she did it on purpose.
What did it have to do with her!?
"It was in disrepair for years; it's normal for it to collapse."
"..."
"Enough, stop wailing."
Jiang Yuechu interrupted the Old Flood Dragon's wild thoughts.
"Guard it."
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable was stunned, not yet reacting.
Right then, she sat cross-legged and closed her eyes directly.
Buzz—
At the crown of her head, golden and blue radiance flowed.
An illusory yet solid figure floated out.
Golden light shone brightly, and blue flames flickered.
Hovering in mid-air, her sleeves fluttering, she looked like a deity.
Below, Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable was completely dumbfounded.
This is... a Primordial Spirit?!
Holy crap!
Holy crap!
This is a technique that can only be used in the Tower Ascending Realm?!
"Since I have already ascended the tower..."
Jiang Yuechu raised her head and turned her gaze toward the south.
She wondered how far she could go now with just a single thought.
In the past, returning to Chang'an from here would probably take quite some time.
But now... the Primordial Spirit is unsullied, gathering and dispersing without form.
Where the heart reaches, the body follows.
The brilliant golden light instantly tore through the cold wind and haze of the northern lands.
Disappearing into the horizon.