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Chapter 158: Encounter at Hero's Tower
Hero's Tower, Hero's Tower, signifies a place where heroes gather.
Before long, the group of four arrived at Hero's Tower. Looking at the towering structure nearly ten meters high, excitement sparkled in their eyes. The exterior of Hero's Tower did not disappoint; it truly deserved the words luxurious and extravagant.
After handing over their horses to the attendants at the entrance, they stepped into Hero's Tower.
"Every Hero's Tower has the same specifications. The establishment is divided into five levels. The first level is for Thunder Lord Level Cultivators to drink and rest. The second level is reserved for Thunder Master Level Cultivators. To enter the third floor, one must be at least a Thunder Sovereign in cultivation. As for the fourth floor, it serves as a VIP area, accessible only to individuals of significant status. I have no idea about the rarely visited fifth floor; perhaps it is where the owner of the establishment rests."
"Fighting is not prohibited inside Hero's Tower; on the contrary, each level has designated Arenas for resolving personal disputes. However, if you violate the rules and cause trouble, the penalties are severe—ranging from losing your cultivation to losing your life. It must be said that Hero's Tower has a formidable background; over the years, few have dared to cause trouble here, and those who did were invariably punished."
Seemingly concerned that Sun Zhe might make a mistake in Hero's Tower, Zhao Ang explained the situation to him as they walked. Although Zhao Ang usually did not pay much attention to cultivation, he was quite familiar with these matters—more so than Shen Yan and Kuangba.
"Welcome to Hero's Tower!"
After climbing several stone steps and reaching the entrance of the establishment, four elegantly dressed young women greeted them in unison. While they may not have been stunning beauties, they were certainly above average in appearance. Their cheerful welcome lightened the mood of the group.
However, upon seeing these four women, Sun Zhe's gaze sharpened. It turned out that these welcoming ladies were also Cultivators. Although they were only at Thunder Lord Level, they were indeed genuine Cultivators. No wonder he recognized their identities at a glance. It was impressive that Hero's Tower could afford to employ four Cultivators as greeters.
"Alright, let's go inside," Zhao Ang said without any surprise, as if this was not his first visit to Hero's Tower. He immediately led the way into the establishment. Once inside, he barely glanced at the situation in the first-floor hall; with his status as a Thunder Sovereign Level Cultivator, he had no reason to linger on this level.
After taking a few steps, they reached the staircase.
"Welcome to the second floor," two more young women greeted them with pleasant expressions. Their cultivation levels had evidently reached Thunder Master Realm. What kind of establishment was this? Were there Thunder Sovereign Level Cultivators guarding the stairs to the third floor? Even though Sun Zhe had been somewhat prepared for this, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of surprise.
Sun Zhe guessed correctly; at the entrance of the Third Floor stood two young women, still identified as Cultivators. Their cultivation level was not as exaggerated, having not yet reached the Realm of Thunder Sovereign, but they had achieved the late stage of Thunder Master.
Even so, it was enough to astonish everyone.
"This Hero's Tower is quite impressive!"
Shen Yan couldn't hide the shock in her eyes and couldn't help but murmur. The luxurious decorations in the Hero's Tower were extraordinary, and these welcoming women were no ordinary individuals. Despite their young age and late-stage Thunder Master cultivation, which would make them elite disciples in the Xuan Lei Sect, they could only serve as entertainers in this Hero's Tower.
"Don't be so surprised; this is the Hero's Tower. Just to enter this Third Floor, everyone has to pay a hundred taels of silver. How can an ordinary person afford that? Those who can run a business catering to all the Cultivators on the continent are not so easily dealt with," Zhao Ang said with a casual smile as he walked toward the Third Floor.
As soon as he stepped into the Third Floor, Sun Zhe's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected the spaciousness of the Hero's Tower's Third Floor to exceed his imagination. The circular hall was indeed vast, spanning dozens of yards, but what occupied most of the space was not dining tables but an Arena built of black stone, contrasting sharply with the surrounding blue stone floor. Surrounding this Arena were scattered dining tables where dozens of Cultivators were drinking and eating while watching the performances in the Arena.
The entire structure of the Hero's Tower was made entirely of stone, a fact that struck Sun Zhe.
As far as he knew, typical towers were constructed from wood since stone was too heavy; if the foundation were even slightly unstable, it could collapse. However, this Hero's Tower was uniquely built entirely from massive stones, especially using a type of stone known as Yanling Stone, which could automatically absorb spiritual energy. This material was extremely dense, making it no wonder that the Hero's Tower allowed fights among Cultivators. Only such a place would not fear being destroyed by a single strike from a Cultivator. In contrast, a typical tower would likely need to be rebuilt several times.
Currently, two individuals fighting in the Arena were both early-stage Thunder Sovereigns. They clearly had some conflict; although it wasn't a life-or-death struggle, they were putting forth their full strength, attracting quite a bit of attention.
"Sun Zhe!"
A rough voice suddenly called out from another side. Startled, Sun Zhe looked up to see that it was a Bald Man, who was extremely burly and exuded a strong aura of ferocity. Leaning against his chair was a black Iron Rod as thick as a bowl.
Iron Staff Takeda, this middle-aged man was once an ally of Sun Zhe at Wanbingyuan. However, due to certain reasons later on, Takeda had to withdraw from the competition for the Divine Weapon, and since then, Sun Zhe had not seen him again. He didn't expect to encounter him here.
"Heh heh, I didn't expect you to be here too, Brother Wu. What a coincidence."
Sun Zhe smiled slightly and led his companions toward where Takeda was seated. While it wasn't exactly a reunion with an old friend in a foreign land, encountering someone familiar here was still quite pleasant.
"Iron Staff Takeda!"
What surprised Sun Zhe was that both Zhao Ang and Kuangba recognized Takeda's identity. They glanced at Takeda and then at the black Iron Rod leaning against the chair. A hint of shock flashed in their eyes, clearly indicating that they were already aware of the notorious reputation of Iron Staff Takeda.
"Haha... I didn't expect these two brothers to recognize me. It seems my name, Takeda, is quite famous... That Girl is really beautiful. Sun Zhe, could she be your sweetheart?"
Looking at Shen Yan, who stood behind Sun Zhe, Takeda burst into laughter and teased Sun Zhe. However, Shen Yan blushed at his joke, her fair face instantly turning red.
Sun Zhe, on the other hand, remained calm and explained their relationship. Then he asked, "How did you end up here in the Hero's Tower? You can't be this idle, can you?"
"Of course he isn't this idle. If it weren't for my relentless pursuit, how would he have ended up here?"
At that moment, a clear and cold voice rang out as three figures slowly approached. Startled, Sun Zhe looked up to see a young man in a brocade robe walking toward them. His eyes were narrow, and his face was thin—not particularly handsome—but he exuded a compelling aura that even made Sun Zhe feel a hint of seriousness. From him, Sun Zhe sensed a dangerous vibe.
Following him were two elderly men who showed no attempt to conceal their cultivation levels: one was a Mid-Level Thunder Lord, and the other was a Late Stage Thunder Lord. Their powerful presence pressured everyone around, causing even many Cultivators on the entire Third Floor to change their expressions slightly.
"Brother Wu, this..."
Sun Zhe couldn't help but cast a puzzled glance at Takeda. Just as he was about to ask about the identities of the newcomers, he was surprised to see that Takeda was quicker than him. The moment the three stepped forward, he positioned himself in front of Sun Zhe and the others, coldly staring at the young man with an unfriendly expression.
"You really are persistent!"
"Heh heh..."
The young man chuckled indifferently, his thin lips curling into an unusual arc as he slowly began to speak.
"Do you regret it now? If it weren't for you, my aunt wouldn't have had to act that way. You brought this upon yourself. If you hadn't done that back then, with your Qualification, how could you still be stuck in the Realm of the Thunder Lord for so long? If my aunt hadn't discovered you this time, you would probably still be hiding, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his head, and two piercing glints flashed in his eyes. The two old men behind him also moved swiftly, instantly standing at the periphery of the crowd, blocking several people's path to leave.
"Hmph, this is a matter between me and your aunt. As for my cultivation level, I don't need someone of your generation to worry about it. These few are my friends; do not involve them in matters concerning your Yuling Sect. Let them leave first."
He coldly glanced at the two old men around him and then turned to the young man at the front, a flicker of anger passing through Takeda's eyes.
"No... no... you're mistaken..."
Hearing Takeda's words, the young man instead chuckled lightly, his gaze shifting directly to the left at Sun Zhe. A glint of brilliance flashed in his eyes as he spoke softly,
"You must be called Sun Zhe, right? Although I don't know where you've been hiding these past few years, a few years ago at Wanbingyuan, you certainly made quite an impression by forcibly seizing a quarter of the Divine Blade from several major Sects. You have quite the skill."
"You're overpraising me. A Divine Weapon is ownerless; those with virtue may possess it. I was merely lucky," Sun Zhe replied calmly, showing no signs of joy or anger.
"Haha... good, very good! What are the major Sects? If I hadn't been in seclusion back then, I would have surely competed for it as well. However..." The young man's tone shifted coldly as he continued,
"You killed the Grand Elder of my Yuling Sect branch a few days ago; I hope you can give me an explanation for this!"
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