novelraw Chapter 100
Chapter 100
Chapter 100
At that same moment outside the Purple Moon Trial Tower, the white dot representing Gu Yang suddenly reached the highest point.
The ninety‑ninth floor!
Everyone’s eyes widened.
“It… it succeeded!?”
“Gu Yang actually stepped onto the ninety‑ninth floor!?”
“How did he do it!?”
“Monster! Gu Yang is a monster!”
“He made history!”
Countless ripping shouts erupted, as if they themselves had climbed to the ninety‑ninth floor.
They felt excitement, shock, and exhilaration all at once, shouting until their faces flushed.
Bai Tianhong’s face flushed as well.
Ninety‑nine floors…the legendary summit…
Gu Yang had actually reached it!
Battle intent surged to the limit in Bai Tianhong’s eyes.
He wanted nothing more than to find Gu Yang and fight him immediately.
Inside the palace, the princes shouted in astonishment.
“He actually… really did it!?”
“Bai Tianhong can’t compare!” the Second Prince exclaimed sincerely.
The other princes blushed and grew wildly excited.
After all, the Purple Moon Trial Tower had remained silent for too long.
For over ten thousand years, no one had uncovered all its secrets.
Now…
The first person had finally appeared.
The Chu Emperor felt deeply moved as he stared at the white dot standing at the very top.
As emperor, his emotions had not stirred for a long time, but now his blood boiled with excitement.
He almost wished he could enter the secret realm himself and test the Purple Moon Trial Tower.
Of course, that was only a thought.
The Purple Moon secret realm had a barrier: anyone over thirty years old or who had reached the Yuan‑Sea Realm could not enter.
Otherwise the emperor would have gone long ago.
After the shock subsided, a light gleamed in his eyes.
Across from him, Chu Ling’er’s gaze shone with admiration and worship.
The emperor noticed this and felt a stir in his heart.
He asked slowly, “Ling’er, what do you think of this Gu Yang?”
Chu Ling’er, who had been lost in adoration and joy, grew shy at the question.
“I think… he’s very strong. Very strong!” she stammered at last.
The emperor smiled; he could read her feelings.
“If you like him, when this secret realm ends, I can create an opportunity for you,” he offered.
“R‑really!?” Chu Ling’er’s eyes lit with delight, then clouded slightly.
“But Father… I am already…”
“Heh, that engagement was the other party’s unilateral action; I do not recognize it,” the emperor said with a domineering air. “If he dares to force the marriage, I will break his legs!”
“Father!” Chu Ling’er’s eyes misted. She had not expected her father to oppose that man for her sake. She felt deeply moved and grateful. A thousand words crowded her heart, but she managed only, “Thank you, Father.”
The emperor looked at her with affection. “Seize the chance.”
“Mm‑hm!” Chu Ling’er nodded repeatedly, her cheeks faintly flushed.
The surrounding princes overheard the exchange and smiled with relief.
“Father finally made a decision!”
“He should have done this long ago!”
“I won’t let the Seventh Princess fall into that scoundrel’s hands!”
“But this will surely make enemies of his sect…”
“Who cares? If it comes to that, we’ll fight!”
They argued among themselves, then turned their attention back to the Purple Moon Trial Tower and discovered…
Gu Yang still had not emerged.
They grew puzzled.
“It’s been so long…why hasn’t Gu Yang come out?”
“Could it be… the legend is true, and a Life‑and‑Death Realm powerhouse’s inheritance lies above the ninety‑ninth floor!?” the Crown Prince guessed.
At his words, the other princes fell silent and stared fixedly at the tower.
Outside, the crowd shared the same questions.
“He still hasn’t come out?”
“It’s been so long…did something happen?”
“Maybe… Gu Yang is receiving the inheritance!”
“An inheritance left by a Life‑and‑Death Realm powerhouse!”
“Hiss…”
“What terror would such an inheritance hold?”
“Can such an inheritance be seized?”
Someone voiced that thought, and everyone’s expressions changed.
Who present would not want a Life‑and‑Death Realm inheritance? Everyone wanted it, though none dared say so…until someone broke the silence and ignited the crowd’s imagination.
Meanwhile, on the ninety‑ninth floor, Gu Yang had appeared inside a small wooden hut.
No puppets remained. A small wooden table sat before him, and the room looked like an ordinary household chamber…plain and simple.
Gu Yang walked forward slowly and found a storage ring placed on the table.
The ring radiated an impressive, dignified fluctuation; it was clearly no ordinary item.
Could this be the reward for passing the ninety‑ninth floor?
His eyes brightened and he reached out to take it.
The moment his fingers touched the storage ring, his expression shifted.
A terrifying aura locked onto him in an instant.
Whoosh!
Space around him sealed shut.
Black mist poured from the storage ring, flooding the room.
The mist condensed into a figure in midair…a middle‑aged man in luxurious robes, with an extraordinary face and imposing bearing.
The moment the figure appeared, he fixed his gaze on Gu Yang, and his expression changed as he examined him.
“Condensing Truth Realm, tenth level?”
“Hm? Wait… perfected body refinement? Eighty percent peak fist intent? Hiss… that sword foundation!”
He scrutinized Gu Yang, and greed flashed in his eyes.
“Good, good!”
“Hahaha! After waiting over ten thousand years, the Purple Moon finally found a suitable body!”
“Excellent! Very excellent!”
“Young one… you did very well!”
“You passed my trial; now… hand your body over to me.”
The middle‑aged man curled his lips into a cold, sinister smile, his eyes full of avarice.
Gu Yang’s expression changed.
So that was it…this storage ring hid a remnant soul.
And the so‑called Purple Moon Trial Tower…
Was not a trial at all, but a means for this man to select a suitable vessel to possess.
A murderous intent flared in Gu Yang’s eyes.
He had been set up.