Chapter 1642 - 1643: Harvest
Lin Chen took a deep breath and finally stepped into the fifth layer.
What lay before him was a golden world.
Indeed, the Spiritual Energy here was golden.
Before Lin Chen could be shocked, he felt an overwhelming pressure attacking him from all directions.
With a thought, Phoenix Armor appeared on him.
Although the Phoenix Armor had been upgraded to level three, it still brought him tremendous oppression.
If not for the strong defensive power of the Phoenix Armor, Lin Chen might have already been crushed to nothingness by the terrifying pressure.
Lin Chen stepped into the space of the fifth layer.
Every step required almost all his energy.
Lin Chen felt the golden liquid around him slowly flowing, eroding his Phoenix Armor like a torrent.
Facing such violent Spiritual Energy, Lin Chen felt a bit anxious.
He knew, if he absorbed this Spiritual Energy, it might cause his body to explode.
"Damn it," Lin Chen felt extremely frustrated.
It felt as if he was surrounded by gold but his hands and feet were bound, unable to take any.
"Xiaoshuai, is there a way for me to absorb this Spiritual Energy?" Lin Chen asked solemnly.
Xiaoshuai nodded: "There is, but you have to endure the pain of burning."
"Pain of burning?" Lin Chen was shocked.
Xiaoshuai said seriously: "Yes, this golden Spiritual Energy is ancient, with a pure concentration. It offers great benefits for power enhancement, but if absorbed into the body, it feels like burning with fire. I can use my strength to minimize the damage, but you'll endure unbearable pain. If you withstand it, you can ascend to the God Realm, or else turn into dust."
"This..."
Hearing Xiaoshuai's words, Lin Chen felt apprehensive.
The benefits were immense, but the risk was terrifying.
It's as if Lin Chen was gambling with his life.
"Lin Chen, there's still time to exit the fifth layer; the risk is too great. I don't recommend using your life for a gamble to enhance power," Xiaoshuai said seriously.
"Xiaoshuai, is the legend of the hevenly book true?" Lin Chen gritted his teeth and asked.
"Yes, it's true," Xiaoshuai nodded.
"In my records, there's mention of the legend. To obtain it, you must endure the trials of the five layers of the mystical tower."
"Alright, I will take the gamble."
Lin Chen said with deep determination.
Now, in the heavenly realm, he felt his power was insufficient.
Any encounter with a strong warrior might instantly defeat him.
This feeling made Lin Chen very uncomfortable.
He'd pay any price to boost his power.
"Let's begin," Lin Chen said, breathing deeply.
"Okay!"
With Xiaoshuai's words, Lin Chen felt a gentle light shield enveloping him, forming a thin mist in front of him.
"This mist will dilute the violent particles in the Spiritual Energy, but you'll still endure pain akin to ripping apart. Remember, no matter what happens, protect your mind," Xiaoshuai advised seriously.
Lin Chen nodded, closed his eyes slightly, formed hand seals, and entered a state of cultivation.
The force of devouring erupted within, with Spiritual Energy rushing into Lin Chen's body.
With the infusion, Lin Chen's body trembled instantly.
His body became like a furnace, turning red all over.
Accompanied by a piercing pain.
"Ah!"
A cry of pain suddenly echoed through the fifth layer.
Outside the mystical tower, a crowd had gathered, heads raised, watching the light from the fifth layer.
"My god, Lin Chen actually entered the fifth layer of the mystical tower."
Almost everyone was stunned by this sight.
The fifth layer of the mystical tower has always been a forbidden zone; no one has ever entered.
Xu Guang's face was pale: "Has this guy forgotten what I said? Entering the fifth layer is looking for death."
Xu Wei's pretty face also turned extremely unpleasant.
"Lin Chen, what are you up to? Are you really not afraid of death?"
Wang Hui looked at the fifth layer with a serious gaze, taking a deep breath.
"Lin Chen, don't die; only I can defeat you."
Opinions flooded around the mystical tower, everyone was in shock watching this scene.
Inside the mystical tower, Lin Chen seemed engulfed in a fiery blaze.
A scorching heat spread within his body, intensifying the pain exponentially.
Lin Chen bit down hard; the excruciating pain caused his nails to dig into flesh.
This burning pain was felt in every inch of skin, muscle, bone, even every cell.
"Ah, ah, ah!"
It's unknown how long Lin Chen endured the burning pain.
Numerous times, he nearly fainted but persevered through gritted teeth.
During this tormented endurance, his cultivation rapidly ascended.
Boom!
Suddenly, Lin Chen felt his body explode, golden Spiritual Energy rushing into the Qi Sea.
Almost simultaneously, a snow lotus within blossomed a golden petal.
The nearly destroyed golden armor on Lin Chen was instantly repaired.
Fourth level, fifth level, sixth level; within half a month, Phoenix Armor reached level six.
Lin Chen felt reborn, greedily absorbing the Spiritual Energy and primal energy around him.
God Realm!
Lin Chen's face showed a trace of ecstasy.
He'd never dreamed of such rapid advancement in a few days.
The painful feeling had vanished, while Lin Chen greedily absorbed the fifth layer's Spiritual Energy.
As Lin Chen continuously absorbed the surrounding Spiritual Energy and primal energy, his body was enveloped in golden light.
The Phoenix Armor became resplendent.
Now, after absorbing the primal energy, Phoenix Armor upgraded to level eight, and the seven-colored lotus within bloomed five petals.
Lin Chen felt his internal energy strengthened several times; facing Wang Hui now, he could easily defeat him.
Suddenly, Lin Chen felt the space before him beginning to shatter.
Due to half a month of primal energy trials, Lin Chen's body grew more formidable.
Though in a mere half month Lin Chen reached God Realm, as the Spiritual Energy gathered, his fleeting aura stabilized.