"Not good, dodge quickly, that tornado is coming for you."
Zhang Tian shouted and lunged towards Shirley Yang.
Hu Bayi reacted just as quickly, lunging forward almost simultaneously.
However, Hu Bayi's cultivation and speed were no match for Zhang Tian's.
In an instant, Zhang Tian had pushed Shirley Yang away.
And Zhang Tian's figure was then engulfed by the tornado.
His black armor was covered in sand and dirt.
The armor, weighing several tons, was whipped up by the tornado as if it were made of paper.
The tornado was incredibly fast, forming and engulfing Zhang Tian in mere seconds.
Zhang Tian attempted to break free from the tornado's embrace, but as his attacks landed, he realized they were ineffective.
"Something's wrong, this isn't a normal tornado. It's an attack deliberately unleashed by someone."
"The indirect attacks weren't enough, so now they're resorting to direct ones?"
Zhang Tian was startled. This was no ordinary attack, but likely the work of whoever was inside the pagoda.
Judging by the tornado's power, the entity within the pagoda was at least at the Jindan stage.
Zhang Tian could have shattered the tornado with his Azure Lightning, but he chose not to. Instead, he allowed the tornado to carry him into the pagoda.
He worried that if he used his Azure Lightning now, he'd be vulnerable when the entity inside attacked again.
Furthermore, if he was sent inside, Hu Bayi and the others would be safe for the time being.
This would be beneficial for everyone.
Zhang Tian thought to himself, his gaze hardening.
He had faced countless dangers before; why should he back down from a demon pagoda?
"Boss, damn it, save him quickly!"
Fatty panicked when he saw Zhang Tian trapped by the tornado.
He yelled, and the others around him began attacking the tornado.
Even Zhang Qilin attacked ferociously, but their efforts were in vain. Their attacks struck the tornado, but before they could inflict any substantial damage, the tornado dissipated their attacks.
"It's alright, wait for me outside. I'll be back soon."
Zhang Tian shouted from within the tornado.
As his voice faded, the tornado sped towards the demon pagoda.
Zhang Qilin furrowed his brow slightly.
His figure blurred into a stream of black light.
He charged in, almost in sync with the tornado.
Zhang Qilin's gaze was resolute, without a hint of hesitation.
Zhang Tian's eyes widened when he saw Zhang Qilin's silhouette follow him into the tornado. His nose stung.
Truly worthy of being called Qilin, he was always ready to dive into danger.
"Boss!"
Fatty and Hu Bayi, along with the others, followed closely behind.
The tornado moved at breakneck speed, and in the blink of an eye, it was hurtling towards the demon pagoda.
As the demon pagoda's gate opened and then closed, Zhang Tian's figure disappeared inside.
Zhang Qilin, moving too fast, followed Zhang Tian into the pagoda.
"Bang, bang, bang."
Fatty frantically pounded on the demon pagoda's door.
But no matter how hard Fatty hit it, the demon pagoda, which had lured them in, remained tightly shut.
It was as if it was sealing itself off from everyone.
"We're doomed. Boss and Second Brother have been sucked in."
Fatty mumbled, a hint of sadness in his voice.
Shirley Yang lowered her head.
She felt a pang of guilt.
"If I had reacted a moment sooner, perhaps..."
Shirley Yang murmured, her brow furrowed.
"It's not your fault. The speed was incredible. From the tornado's formation to the attack, it all happened in mere seconds."
"That's right, Miss Yang. Even if given another chance, Boss would have acted the same way."
Fatty and Wu Tianzhen chimed in. Hu Bayi placed a hand on Shirley Yang's shoulder.
"Instead of dwelling on this, we should focus on how to open this demon pagoda's door."
Hu Bayi said, and Shirley Yang nodded. They began to discuss their options.
Meanwhile, in the Judgment Hall.
"Holy crap, Zhang Tian's illusory mirror reminded me of Inception."
"To the person above, I suspect Inception works on the same principle."
"Amazing, multiple layers of illusion, and the most bizarre part is its ability to replicate personalities. It's truly terrifying."
"Will Zhang Tian encounter any problems after being sucked into the demon pagoda?"
"Judging by how alive Zhang Tian looks now, he's probably fine."
"Wow, knowing the outcome beforehand makes the dangerous parts less exciting."
Countless people in the hall were discussing.
The thought of Zhang Tian being alive eased their worries.
Fatty watched the scene unfold, his heart pounding.
"Sigh, every time I see this, my heart races."
"Mine too. It was so incredibly dangerous back then."
Wu Tianzhen said from the side.
"By the way, I wonder what the sect leader and Second Brother experienced inside the pagoda. I really want to see it."
Wang Banyue spoke.
Her eyes were filled with curiosity.
Wu Tianzhen, Hu Bayi, and the others watched the scene, feeling a similar sense of anticipation.
Ever since Zhang Tian and Zhang Qilin entered the demon pagoda, they had been worried.
They had no idea what was inside until Zhang Tian emerged.
At this moment, in the United States.
Inside a villa.
Shirley Yang sat regally on the sofa.
She held a glass of red wine.
Her gaze fixed on the scene before her, Shirley Yang's lips curved slightly.
"Brother Zhang, thank you."
Shirley Yang murmured, a sense of shame washing over her every time she recalled the event.
This had led her to become more cautious whenever she faced danger or entered perilous areas.
"I wonder what happened to him inside."
"We waited for so long back then."
Shirley Yang mused, a flicker of curiosity on her face.
Recalling the past now, Shirley Yang found it all incredibly wild.
Exploring and adventuring with Zhang Tian and the others back then, she realized they had possessed boundless courage.
But it was precisely that past courage that had allowed Shirley Yang to maintain her youthful appearance and live for so many years.
At this moment, not only were all the spectators anticipating Zhang Tian's experience,
but even Hu Bayi and the others were all eagerly watching the scene.
Zhang Tian had never spoken to them about what happened inside the pagoda.
However, after emerging, they felt that Zhang Tian had changed significantly.
And he had brought back many things.
At this point, the scene continued.
When Zhang Tian opened his eyes again, he found himself standing on a boundless wilderness.
Looking at the vast grassland before him and the azure sky above, Zhang Tian's eyes felt a little hazy.
"Where is this? An illusion?"
"No, the fragrance of the flowers and grass, and this sky, don't feel fake."
"Could it be that this place is real? Is this the first level of the demon pagoda?"
Zhang Tian stared at the grassland, utterly astonished.
The pagoda had seemed so small, yet upon entering, it was nothing like he had imagined.
It wasn't oppressive; instead, it was filled with the beauty of nature.
The scenery here was reminiscent of the vast grasslands of Hohhot.
Suddenly, Zhang Tian thought of something terrifying.
The Nine-Story Demon Pagoda might not just be a pagoda, but a magical artifact!