"Treading all over in search, only to find it effortlessly in the end," Lin San's lips curled into a smile.
In the next moment, with a mere thought, the Soul Restoration Grass disappeared from his hand and was placed securely into his storage space.
At this moment, Lin San activated his cultivation technique, letting it run automatically. The energy he had absorbed earlier quickly circulated through his body, being fully refined and digested.
The surrounding Martial Gods had already dispersed by now. They knew that there was no way they could snatch the Soul Restoration Grass from Lin San. Rather than linger here in vain, it was better to explore other areas for possible treasures or ancient relics.
Lin San's gaze shifted to the distance.
"That tower looks a bit strange."
He muttered to himself while eyeing a distant, towering structure. Although he had already found what he was searching for, he still had no clue how to leave this place. Moreover, that tower seemed to emit a powerful energy. Perhaps by checking it out, he might stumble upon another fortuitous opportunity.
With this thought in mind, Lin San began making his way toward the tower.
As he walked, he noticed many figures around—numerous Martial Gods. Lin San observed them, somewhat surprised by their numbers. These Martial Gods, too, were on high alert, watching their surroundings as they headed towards the energy tower. Occasionally, they would stumble upon valuable items among the ruins, such as ancient weapons, metals, ores, and books.
However, the kind of books Lin San had found earlier were no longer visible. The books they found now would disintegrate with just a gust of wind, unlike the well-preserved ones he had previously discovered.
Before long, the group arrived at the base of the tower. Upon closer inspection, it was evident that the tower's surface emitted a faint glow, and powerful energy continuously surged from within.
"The Tower of Cultivation!"
"This is an ancient structure from the distant past!"
Some Martial Gods, upon seeing this, couldn't contain their excitement and exclaimed aloud.
"What's it for?" a curious Martial God asked nearby.
"Heh, this cultivation tower draws energy from the earth itself. If you train inside, your efforts will yield twice the results," one Martial God responded coldly.
More and more Martial Gods were gathering around the tower. They all gazed at it with anticipation but were hesitant to approach it recklessly.
Lin San stood his ground, observing cautiously. He had a feeling that things wouldn't be so simple.
"I'll give it a try!"
One Martial God, unable to hold back any longer, stepped forward, heading straight towards the tower.
As he approached, the eyes of the surrounding Martial Gods followed his movements closely. This particular Martial God was tall and muscular, wielding a massive golden cleaver as he advanced toward the tower.
However, just as he neared the tower, a blinding white light burst from its surface.
"What the…?"
The surrounding Martial Gods' eyes widened in shock at the sight. Quickly, the light from the tower spread to the ground beneath them.
Boom—
A powerful wave of energy exploded forth, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind. The Martial God who had ventured too close was the first to be struck by the blast, his body flung into the air.
Thud—
He landed heavily on the ground some distance away, coughing up blood as he hit the earth.
"Damn... damn it..."
His face twisted in pain as he struggled to move. His entire body was racked with agony, making it impossible for him to get up.
Meanwhile, the ground in front of the tower remained enveloped by the glowing energy. The surrounding Martial Gods exchanged uneasy glances, their previous enthusiasm dampened by this display.
"Let me see what's going on," Lin San muttered, narrowing his eyes. Although there was some risk involved, it seemed that the worst-case scenario was a minor injury, judging by the fallen Martial God.
With a firm step forward, Lin San moved towards the glowing ground. As soon as his foot touched the energy-infused ground, his pupils contracted slightly. He could clearly feel a powerful force pushing against him, as if it were trying to eject him from the area.
"Hmph!"
Lin San snorted coldly as he channeled his energy, focusing it throughout his body.
Boom—
At that moment, the force of the energy clashed with the power emanating from Lin San's body. Though he was pushed back several steps, he quickly stabilized himself.
Other Martial Gods, seeing his progress, began stepping forward as well. After all, the door to the cultivation tower was now open, and whoever entered first would secure the best spots for training.
"Ah!!!"
However, many of them were quickly repelled by the tower's energy, their bodies hurled to the ground as they spat blood.
Some, however, managed to withstand the force and continued their march toward the tower.
Lin San paid no attention to the others as he steadily moved forward. Every step he took felt like pushing against an invisible force that was trying to throw him off balance. But by staying grounded and steady, he managed to hold his ground.
Soon enough, Lin San reached the tower's entrance. From this vantage point, he could see that the first floor of the tower appeared empty. However, the immense energy radiating from within was unmistakable. It felt as if an overwhelming concentration of power was gathered inside.
Taking a deep breath, Lin San steeled himself and prepared to step forward.
As soon as his foot touched the threshold of the first floor, he could feel an even more formidable force surging toward him.
This pressure was far stronger than what he had faced outside!