The seven days didn't crawl — they sprinted.
By the time the last day arrived, the entire Valerian server was boiling.
Everywhere in Stellar City and the nearby territories, people had already adjusted their schedules. Raids were paused. Merchant caravans delayed their trips. Even border patrols received orders: hold position, observe the sky.
Everyone was waiting for one thing.
The Tower.
And like always, the System didn't give early warning. It just… happened.
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[WORLD ANNOUNCEMENT!]
[The Thousand-Year Trial — Blood Tower — is descending!]
[All registered guilds, kingdoms, factions, academies, and independent parties are now eligible to challenge the Tower!]
[The first to enter will receive the 'Pioneer of Blood' buff.]
[Warning: Death inside the Tower may result in level loss, item loss, or soul-branding!]
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The notification exploded in red across everyone's vision.
