Elder Xu's questioning was relatively gentle, but the Tower Master's was an imperious interrogation.
Within the Tower Master's mind, he possessed the strength to control Qin Hanchu.
Faced with his own formidable power, Qin Hanchu had no right to refuse.
Qin Hanchu: "I do not wish to be cultivated by the Black Tower, therefore I have no need to participate in your assessments."
Seeing Qin Hanchu refuse to answer, the Tower Master chuckled, "You don't truly believe that the Black Tower allows one to come and go as they please, do you? Since you have appeared before me, you have no right to choose."
"Alchemist Ye, it would be best if you were to be forthcoming," Elder Xu said coldly. "Even if your master is part of the Martial Dao Administration, we would not care, but you must tell us who he is!"
Qin Hanchu knew that lies were useless against the Black Tower, so he didn't bother fabricating a story. "Very well, I have no master."
"If you have no master, how did you acquire your martial arts and alchemy skills?" the Tower Master pressed, staring intently at Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu replied, "Would you believe me if I said I received my inheritance through a game?"
Upon hearing Qin Hanchu's response, the Tower Master's eyes widened abruptly. "Are you telling the truth? You truly received your inheritance through a game?"
The Alliance of Hundred Nations promoted "God War" with the aim of relying on commoners to explore the secrets of the World Tree.
They had once speculated that perhaps someone might become connected to the World Tree through a game.
If such a person appeared, they would be able to obtain more advanced cultivation methods.
If what Qin Hanchu said was true, then Qin Hanchu was the person they were looking for.
"Believe it if you want, disbelieve if you don't," Qin Hanchu said indifferently.
The Tower Master asked excitedly, "What inheritance have you obtained? As long as you tell us the inheritance you've received, the Black Tower will treat you well."
"I can tell you, but there is one condition," Qin Hanchu stated.
"What is it?"
Qin Hanchu calmly said, "Everyone in the Black Tower shall serve me as their master."
"Alchemist Ye, do you know what you are saying? Do you think you are already invincible?" Elder Xu was the first to reprimand him, surprised that Qin Hanchu wanted everyone in the Black Tower to submit to him.
The Tower Master was also furious. "Do you think we are too kind? Do you know I can kill you!"
"If you kill me, will you be able to obtain the inheritance you desire?" Qin Hanchu asked.
The Tower Master said coldly, "When your life is worse than death, you will tell us everything we wish to know."
"Do you think I can be captured by you so easily?"
Qin Hanchu's reply caused Elder Xu to frown. "It seems you have hidden your strength. Have you already reached the pinnacle of Grandmaster?"
"Pinnacle Grandmaster?" Qin Hanchu chuckled. "Would a pinnacle Grandmaster dare to be so arrogant in front of a Martial Realm expert?"
"You have reached the Martial Realm?" The Tower Master's eyes widened in shock. How long had Qin Hanchu been a martial artist? How could he have reached the Martial Realm in such a short time?
Qin Hanchu smiled. "I wonder if I, having reached the Martial Realm, am qualified to be the master of the Black Tower?"
"To reach the Martial Realm in such a short period, the inheritance you have obtained is truly remarkable."
"But do you think I am the only Martial Realm expert in the Black Tower?"
"Moreover, there are divisions in strength even within the Martial Realm. Do you think you can suppress us?"
As he spoke, the Tower Master exchanged a look with Elder Xu.
Just as Elder Xu was about to quietly retreat, Qin Hanchu blocked her path. "What? Trying to call for backup?"
"Backup? Let's see if you can defeat me first."
The Tower Master suddenly attacked, sending a palm strike towards Qin Hanchu.
This palm strike appeared ordinary, but a hidden chill was concealed within the palm's force. As the Tower Master attacked, Qin Hanchu had already seen through his true cultivation level.
This Tower Master was only in the Martial King realm; he posed no threat to Qin Hanchu.
The moment the Tower Master attacked, Elder Xu quickly dashed outwards.
Qin Hanchu casually deflected the Tower Master's attack, and then he also rushed towards the cave entrance.
He wasn't trying to stop Elder Xu, but rather to reach the open space outside.
In an open area, Qin Hanchu could escape more easily.
If he were trapped inside the cave, his risk would be too high.
"Trying to leave?"
The Tower Master thought Qin Hanchu was trying to flee and quickly pursued him.
In a blink of an eye, Qin Hanchu had exited the cave, while Elder Xu had vanished without a trace.
Standing on the open ground, Qin Hanchu smiled at the Tower Master. "Where does your strength rank within the Black Tower?"
"Ye Changqing, cooperating with us is your best option," the Tower Master sneered. "Don't forget your mother is still under our control."
Qin Hanchu smiled. "Do you think I would care?"
"You..." The Tower Master was taken aback by Qin Hanchu's apparent heartlessness.
As the two conversed, Elder Xu had already rushed into a cave in the distance.
"Master, a martial artist who has obtained the World Tree's inheritance is fighting the Tower Master. Hurry and assist!"
The old man inside the cave suddenly stood up. "What? A martial artist who has obtained the World Tree's inheritance?"
"Yes."
Upon hearing this, the old man transformed into an afterimage and rushed out of the cave.
Elder Xu quickly went to other caves to spread the word.
"You are the one who obtained the World Tree's inheritance?"
Elder Xu's master soon arrived at Qin Hanchu's location.
The old man directly blocked Qin Hanchu's path, forming a pincer movement with the Tower Master.
Qin Hanchu turned to face the old man. "Martial Venerable?"
"You can actually discern my realm?" the old man was astonished.
Qin Hanchu looked to his right and saw an old woman flying towards them.
When the old woman stopped, Qin Hanchu said, "How many more are there? Let's talk after they all arrive."
Qin Hanchu's words caused the Tower Master and the others to frown in shock. How could Qin Hanchu remain so calm in the face of three Martial Realm experts?
Not long after, another old man appeared.
This old man positioned himself to Qin Hanchu's left. At this moment, Qin Hanchu was completely surrounded.
"Two Martial Venerables, two Martial Kings," Qin Hanchu smiled. "This should not be your true foundation. There should still be some old fellows whose feet are half in the grave!"
The expressions of the Tower Master and the other three changed slightly, indicating that Qin Hanchu had hit the mark!
"Let them come out and speak. While the four of you can fight me, you cannot possibly keep me here."
Qin Hanchu's goal was to get closer to the World Tree to find the Divine Seal, and he didn't want to waste time fighting these people.
"Defeat us first," Elder Xu's master suddenly attacked, sending a flaming palm strike towards Qin Hanchu.
As the old man attacked, the Tower Master and the other two also moved.
Qin Hanchu drew the battle saber from behind him and then slashed out with his sword.
Whoosh!
The saber's aura mixed with flames surged towards the old man opposite him.
Boom!
With a blast, Qin Hanchu's saber energy directly shattered the old man's flaming palm.
Qin Hanchu's saber energy did not dissipate; in an instant, he was in front of the old man.
The old man, shocked by the terrifying power of Qin Hanchu's saber energy, retreated and attempted to block it.