novelraw Chapter 509: Ancient Trial Tower! Bearing the Hopes of the Family!
Chapter 509: Ancient Trial Tower! Bearing the Hopes of the Family!
Fang Cangsong wanted to make a move, but he couldn’t find an opportunity because Ye Ruxue hadn’t come out at all.
At this moment, another major event was unfolding in the Ye Family, and Ye Ruxue was preparing for it. The Trial Tower was about to open.
This was an extremely ancient Treasure Tower with nine levels, each containing a single lamp. Those who entered were Trial Takers, and only by lighting all nine lamps could one be considered to have passed the tower’s trial. Only then would they have a chance to return to the main clan in Zhongzhou.
However, lighting all nine lamps was incredibly difficult. For many years and across many generations, no one in the Ye Family had managed to ignite all nine lamps at once. But this time was different. This time, they had Ye Ruxue, a peerless prodigy who had triggered two celestial phenomena—a genius with the potential to become a Great Emperor! Her bloodline had even reverted to its ancestral state. So this time, she would surely succeed.
The members of the Ye Family gathered before the Trial Tower. Clan Leader Ye looked at Ye Ruxue and said, "Xue Er, with your talent, you will surely ignite all nine lamps!"
Ye Ruxue replied confidently, "Father, don’t worry. I can definitely do it. I will definitely ignite all nine lamps!"
"That’s good!" Clan Leader Ye smiled. He then turned to Ye Qingwu, Ye Tian, Ye Fei, and the others. "This is also a rare opportunity. You should all go in and give it a try. Firstly, it’s a test of your strength. Secondly, lighting the lamps inside the Trial Tower will bring you corresponding rewards."
The young Disciples, including Ye Qingwu and Ye Tian, nodded. The older experts had no opportunity to enter, as only those under thirty years of age could take the test.
Lin Xuan had also come. He gazed at the ancient Trial Tower with intense curiosity.
At this moment, the big black dog spoke, "It really is the Ancient Trial Tower. It seems this Ye Family is indeed a branch of a Desolate Ancient Family. Kid, see if you can get a chance to go in."
Lin Xuan was stunned. "Why would I go in? Isn’t this the Ye Family’s Trial Tower?"
"First, it can test your strength. Second, for every lamp you light, you get a reward. If you light all nine, you’ll receive a great gift. These Trial Towers were all built by ancient Noble Families to test their disciples. As long as you pass the test, there are rewards. According to the Ye Clan Leader, no one has ever managed to fully light this Trial Tower, so the treasures inside have never been claimed. If you can ignite all nine lamps, then the treasure within this Trial Tower will be yours."
Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up. He then asked, "What kind of treasure is it?"
The big black dog shook its head. "I don’t know, but it’s definitely something useful for young Disciples. It could be an Elixir, a weapon, or a Martial Arts inheritance."
In any case, the treasure was a relic left behind by a Desolate Ancient Family, making it unbelievably precious. Lin Xuan had originally come just to watch the excitement, but now he was tempted. He wanted to go inside and claim the treasure.
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan stepped forward. "Clan Leader, may I enter?"
His words stunned everyone. Even the Clan Leader wore a look of surprise. "Well... Young Master Lin, this is our Ye Family’s Trial Tower," he said hesitantly. "I’m afraid it might not be appropriate for you to enter."
Up front, Ye Ruxue rolled her eyes. What is this guy doing here trying to join the fun?
She said coldly, "You aren’t a member of the Ye Family. Why would you go in?"
"Who says he’s not part of the Ye Family?" Ye Qingwu walked over, stood beside Lin Xuan, and took his hand. "Mother said Junior Brother Lin is my fiancé. How can he not be considered part of the Ye Family?"
She then turned to the Clan Leader. "Father, please let Lin Xuan enter!"
Fiancé? Clan Leader Ye was utterly astonished. He looked toward Madam Ye and asked, "Madam, is this true?"
Madam Ye nodded. It was something she had publicly declared at Mist Rain Pavilion. There was no way to take it back now, so she could only acknowledge it.
Clan Leader Ye thought for a moment and said, "Alright then."
If Lin Xuan were only a savior to the Ye Family, then according to their clan rules, he wouldn’t be able to enter. But if he was Ye Qingwu’s fiancé, that was a different matter. He could be considered half a member of the Ye Family, so it was permissible for him to try. However, the Clan Leader held no real hope for Lin Xuan. In his view, it was impossible for Lin Xuan to light all nine lamps. The only one who could accomplish that was his second daughter, Ye Ruxue.
"Excellent! Thank you, Clan Leader," Lin Xuan said with delight.
Ye Ruxue, however, snorted coldly. "So what if you can go in? With your abilities, how many lamps could you possibly light?"
At present, Ye Ruxue was incredibly full of herself and didn’t give Lin Xuan a second thought. In her eyes, the Trial Tower was opened just for her, because only she could ignite all nine lamps. As for the others, they were just supporting cast, mere foils to highlight her brilliance.
Thinking this, Ye Ruxue said impatiently, "Father, open the Trial Tower!"
Clan Leader Ye nodded, produced a Token, and tossed it forward. The Token transformed into a stream of light and flew into the Trial Tower.
Suddenly, the Ancient Trial Tower emitted a deep, rumbling sound, and the entire structure seemed to come alive.
RUMBLE...
The low sound echoed as the doors of the Trial Tower swung open, and an aura of prehistoric times swept out from within.
It was open!
The Ye Family members grew excited, their hearts pounding in their chests as many of them clenched their fists.
The Grand Elder said, "Ruxue, it’s all up to you now."
The Second Elder added, "Ruxue, go for it! You must ignite all nine lamps!"
Clan Leader Ye took a deep breath. "Xue Er, whether our Ye Family can return to Zhongzhou depends entirely on you."
Madam Ye, the elders, the disciples—at this moment, everyone’s gaze was fixed on Ye Ruxue, their eyes filled with nervous anticipation. Everything hinged on this moment.
But Ye Ruxue was brimming with confidence. "Father, Mother, Elders, don’t worry. Leave everything to me."
With that, she turned and strode toward the Trial Tower. Soon, her figure vanished inside.
"Let’s go, too," Ye Tian said, taking a deep breath before following her.
Next, Ye Fei, Ye Qingwu, and the other young Disciples of the Ye Family entered one by one.
Lin Xuan also walked into the Trial Tower. He, too, wanted to see what was so wondrous about this Desolate Ancient Family’s Trial Tower. He wondered what kind of treasure was inside. But there was no rush. Once he ignited the nine lamps, the treasure would be his! As for Ye Ruxue, she couldn’t possibly succeed, because she didn’t possess the potential to become a Great Emperor. The one with that potential was him, Lin Xuan! But the Ye Family didn’t know that.
Seeing everyone enter, the Ye Family members outside began to murmur among themselves.
"Will she succeed?"
"I don’t know."
"But Ruxue’s chances are very high."
Madam Ye declared, "Xue Er will definitely succeed. She has the potential to become a Great Emperor. Rest assured, Xue Er will definitely ignite all nine lamps!"
Clan Leader Ye also nodded. "That’s right. Triggering two celestial phenomena—a talent like that is top-tier even in Zhongzhou. This time, Xue Er will definitely succeed."
The members of the Ye Family were ecstatic. It seemed it wouldn’t be long before they could finally return to Zhongzhou