Chapter 965: Chapter 965: Entering the Divine Burning Tower (Fourth Update)
After some time, Zhu Fei and the others, led by Bai Shan, soon arrived before a giant tower reaching into the clouds.
Upon seeing this giant tower, Zhu Fei seemed to glimpse a fleeting mirage, as if endless void, endless stars, endless light, were continuously shimmering in his mind.
A sense of desolation, timelessness, and vastness further spread in his heart.
Is this the Divine Burning Tower?
As this thought arose in Zhu Fei’s mind, the entire plaza surrounding the Divine Burning Tower suddenly trembled slightly.
Then, including Zhu Fei, everyone saw a black hole resembling a canyon gradually appear before them.
The black hole gently rotated, and as it did, its size began to gradually expand.
Eventually, the black hole transformed into a deep, dark light screen, emitting a scorching and explosive aura.
Seeing this scene, someone present couldn’t help but exclaim.
"The Divine Burning Tower has already opened, let’s everyone hurry inside!"
After saying this, the speaker’s figure flashed, and in the next second, they directly vanished at the far end of the black light screen!
Upon witnessing this scene, the others present couldn’t hold back any longer and rushed toward the black light screen.
In just a moment, half of the people in the plaza had disappeared, including disciples from certain Great Sects.
"Everyone, let’s go in as well."
Looking at the remaining people in the area, Bai Shan couldn’t help but say to Zhu Fei and the others.
Zhu Fei and the group exchanged glances and had no objections to Bai Shan’s proposal, nodding in agreement.
In the next moment, under Bai Shan’s lead, they all dashed into the black light screen.
The instant Zhu Fei rushed into this black light screen, he felt a strong space transport force suddenly descend upon him.
When he managed to escape from this force, he found himself standing on a vast red earth.
Alongside him were Bai Shan and the rest, unaffected by the transport force in terms of separation.
Evidently, Bai Shan must have already known this would happen before coming in.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have failed to provide any movement or warning beforehand.
"Everyone, this is the desert region of the Divine Burning Tower’s first layer, which could host a large number of monsters. Please be careful."
Looking at the red earth, Bai Shan reminded the group with a rather serious expression.
"Well, our next goal is the Divine Burning Tower’s second layer. If there’s nothing of particular interest here, shall we proceed to the second layer? What do you all think?"
Upon hearing Bai Shan’s words again, those present all expressed they had no objections.
In fact, three-quarters of the first layer of the Divine Burning Tower belongs to the desert region.
In such a place, there’s little chance of finding any precious treasures, so when everyone heard Bai Shan’s suggestion, they all shook their heads, agreeing.
Zhu Fei was no exception.
He was very clear about his purpose in coming to the Divine Burning Tower—if he could save time before entering the third layer, he should do so.
After all, the opening of the Divine Burning Tower isn’t limitless.
Based on what he’d learned from Bai Shan earlier, the opening duration of the Divine Burning Tower varies from one to three years each time.
And within this set period, if cultivators can’t reach the third layer and find an exit, they risk being trapped inside.
If they’re lucky, they can wait until the next opening to leave; if unlucky, they might die at the hands of certain monsters in the tower.
Without delay, under Bai Shan’s lead, the group soon flew several thousand miles away.
On this journey, Zhu Fei keenly observed that each time Bai Shan advanced, he would take out a compass-like object from his person and inspect it closely.
Only when he was certain there were no void cracks nearby would he proceed.
Even though this is just the first layer of the Divine Burning Tower, Zhu Fei knew there were a few void cracks here.
Many had previously ignored these void cracks on the first layer and perished shortly after entering.
These incidents weren’t unusual, and Zhu Fei would never casually underestimate the potential dangers within the first layer of the Divine Burning Tower.
After Bai Shan led the group forward for approximately an hour, his steps suddenly halted.
Everyone looked at him somewhat puzzled.
At this moment, Bai Shan’s expression turned a bit solemn, and after feeling something closely with his eyes shut, he opened them again and spoke to the group present:
"Everyone, it seems something is approaching us. Please be cautious."
As Bai Shan’s words concluded, several people showed slightly tense expressions.
Especially the two Heavenly Immortal Cultivators, whose gazes around were filled with vigilance.
Zhu Fei scanned the surroundings, his gaze suddenly narrowing slightly.
Without time for much explanation, his hand swiftly reached out, grabbing a female cultivator named Meng You, pulling her to fly up and fall heavily about fifty meters away from her original spot!
And Meng You was one of the two Heavenly Immortal Cultivators among them.
At this moment, having been suddenly pulled by Zhu Fei, she was shocked by Zhu Fei’s power, and her mood turned slightly angry.
She never expected that Zhu Fei as a companion would act against her at this time.
This filled her attractive eyes with rage, prompting her to scold Zhu Fei:
"Ye Fei, what exactly do you mean by this? Why did you just..."
"Boom boom boom!"
Before Meng You could finish speaking, a massive pillar of fire erupted from where she had stood.
The fire pillar was fierce, scorching, and brimmed with extremely violent energy.
Even with Meng You’s Heavenly Immortal Cultivation strength, if hit by that fire pillar, she wouldn’t die but would suffer severe injuries, possibly losing mobility.
And in a place like the Divine Burning Tower now, losing mobility as a cultivator is increasingly fearsome.
Even if Zhu Fei didn’t explain, Meng You could entirely imagine it.
Hence, upon witnessing what unfolded before her, her initially angry expression immediately turned pale.