The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3245: 3240: King Ming Cheng Begins_1

“Which esteemed expert managed to ascend to the eighth level?” Yang Chen inquired with keen interest.

Earlier, he had overheard Mo Dao and Wind Emperor discussing how a snake person powerhouse had climbed to the ninth level, their faces brimming with respect. It was easy to infer that the ninth level posed an immense challenge.

At these words, Wan Huaruo turned toward Yang Chen with a smile. “Truth be told, feel free to chuckle if you must, but I’m the one who made it to the ninth level.”

As soon as she finished speaking, a wave of mild astonishment rippled through the group.

Wind Emperor let out a hearty chuckle. “I possess certain skills, yet I’ve only managed the sixth level. Next to Sister Huaruo, I feel quite inadequate.”

Wan Huaruo responded softly, “Brother Wind Emperor jests; the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower isn’t a true gauge of power.”

Wind Emperor gained a touch of dignity from Wan Huaruo’s remark, though inwardly, he fully recognized her formidable prowess.

Yang Chen wore a warm smile too, sensing Wan Huaruo’s impressive cultivation level.

Still, this revelation only fueled the ambitions of the mighty figures around. Take King Mingcheng, for instance—he became even more eager to tackle the tower. Certainly, none thought themselves inferior to a female like Wan Huaruo.

King Mingcheng declared right away, “Then I’ll go first and test this Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower to discover its true might!”

“Daoist Friend Mingcheng appears full of assurance; it looks like you hold some assurance. Yet per the customs, you must first offer three bows to our snake people ancestor monument before the tower. Then comes the Stone Snake trial,” Wan Huaruo stated calmly.

Requiring King Mingcheng to prostrate thrice before the snake people’s monument left him a bit irritated.

Nevertheless, it was tradition. Plus, with Wan Huaruo there, he let it slide without much fuss. He proceeded to the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower’s doorway, site of the snake people ancestor monument.

The ancestor of the snake people bore a form that was part serpent, part human.

King Mingcheng offered three respectful bows.

“There, I’ve done the honors. Lady Wan, what exactly is this Stone Snake Test you spoke of? If it fails us, does that bar entry?” King Mingcheng questioned.

Wan Huaruo eyed King Mingcheng’s perfunctory bows and shook her head with a grin. “Our forebears established the Stone Snake Test as a rite. Prior to stepping into the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, one must deliver a blow to the Stone Snake. It will then eject three kinds of orbs: stone, gold, and jade ones.”

“How do these three orbs differ?” one Heaven-separated Realm powerhouse wondered aloud.

“Striking only a stone orb suggests you might manage the first three levels at best. A gold orb indicates potential to surpass the initial seven levels. The jade orb, however, signifies capability to conquer the seventh level and beyond,” Wan Huaruo answered smilingly.

“Does this trial hold such precision, free of any flaws?” another voice probed.

“Virtually flawless,” Wan Huaruo affirmed quietly, her tone brimming with certainty.

The Sky Separation Realm powerhouses were left in awe.

“Why does the Stone Snake Test exist?” Yang Chen pressed.

“It serves to warn those lacking sufficient might of their boundaries, prompting them to withdraw. Opening the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower each time drains vast resources. Constant challengers would burden us heavily. Hence, the Stone Snake Test spares us trouble. Naturally, skepticism is fine—you may test it regardless, even if it yields no orbs at all. Our snake people sect welcomes all,” Wan Huaruo explained kindly.

King Mingcheng advanced and inspected the Stone Snake.

The Stone Snake’s carving was remarkable. Though carved from rock, closer inspection revealed intricate crystalline inlays within the stone.

King Mingcheng remarked slowly, “Should I shatter this Stone Snake in a single blow, Lady Wan won’t hold it against me, will she?”

“Should Daoist Friend achieve that, Huaruo would rejoice greatly,” Wan Huaruo replied, her hand over her mouth in a soft giggle.

King Mingcheng stared at Wan Huaruo’s captivating grin, his pulse quickening as his urge to impress surged.

“Very well, then I’ll delight Lady Wan this once.” Abruptly, King Mingcheng channeled the Power of Laws into his hand and unleashed a strike.

Full force powered his assault on the Stone Snake, no restraint shown.

With the palm’s impact, gales roared and chaos ensued. The ground quivered faintly, winds howling every which way.

The assembled elites watched in stunned silence at King Mingcheng’s formidable might. They conceded his power was exceptional. That single attack forced many Heaven-separated Realm experts to ponder if they could endure it.

King Mingcheng felt pleased with his effort, yet the outcome dashed his hopes.

In earnest, his strike could ravage almost half an entire interface.

Yet upon clashing with the Stone Snake, it stood unscathed, utterly unharmed.

Soon after, the Stone Snake’s jaws clicked open, emitting clatters as it expelled stone balls sequentially.

Stone balls plopped into the pool, stirring waves.

All eyes turned to behold a brilliant, crystal-clear jade ball among them.

Experts from the Grand Abyss Palace appeared elated, convinced King Mingcheng could storm the tenth level outright with a jade ball result.

King Mingcheng erupted in laughter: “A jade ball from the Stone Snake proves I can claim the tenth level.”

Wan Huaruo murmured gently, “My congratulations, then.”

“Hmph, Lady Huaruo, thanks for the early well-wishes. I trust my own power utterly. Await my triumph, Lady Huaruo,” King Mingcheng boasted haughtily. Unwilling to yield, he strode straight into the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower.

Wan Huaruo refrained from halting him, merely offering a soft smile. With a light flick of her hand, the pool’s waters unveiled multiple visions.

These visions depicted happenings within the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower.

That said, the visions centered solely on the thresholds to subsequent levels, concealing King Mingcheng’s actions inside the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower.

“Doesn’t this pool let us view King Mingcheng’s progress within the tower?” queried another Grand Abyss Palace member.

“Daoist Friend surely guards his mysteries. Lacking consent, I’d never expose them to all. Still, these visions allow a general sense of which level Daoist Friend Mingcheng attains,” Wan Huaruo clarified.

The Grand Abyss Palace folk raised no protest at this. After all, unveiling their secrets would harm their interests too.

Clarity marked the pool’s visions, and soon King Mingcheng was seen effortlessly accessing the second level.