The horizon of the outer realm was broken by a structure that defied the laws of standard architecture—the Dungeon Tower. Rising 500 meters into the clouds, it was a vertical labyrinth designed to crush the weak. But for LWC, it was simply a training ground for his growing empire.
As Lam and Faizan approached the base, a mechanical whirring sound cut through the 100-hour desert breeze. A young man plummeted from the sky, a trail of smoke leaking from a metallic contraption strapped to his back. He crashed into a sand dune, coughing as he adjusted a pair of soot-stained goggles.
"Calibration... 1.5 WC seconds off," the stranger muttered, ignoring the two warriors standing over him. This was Saad, the Technical Visionary.
"Your propulsion system lacks Raw Power," Lam noted, his purple Ender-eye scanning the machinery. "You're trying to fight gravity with standard fuel. In this world, you need to fuel your machines with Thouro-level intent."
Saad looked up, his eyes widening. "You... you understand the mechanics? Most people just see 'magic' or 'mods.' This is a Jetpack built for 500-meter ascents!"
"I am the World Champion," Lam stated. "Join us, and I'll give you a reason to fly higher than this tower."
The Trial of the Tower: The trio entered. The tower didn't just have traps; it had a soul—the Labyss Golem. A massive entity of stone and circuitry that adapted to every blow.
The Tactical Shift: Saad used his TNT Cannons to create structural weaknesses in the Golem's legs.
The Support: Faizan utilized the openings to strike with precision, his Diamond Sword humming.
The Finale: Lam didn't wait for a weakness. He surged forward, his Endermite hand glowing with a violet intensity that signaled a Combine Force strike. With a single "Genius" calculation, he shattered the Golem's core.
As the beast crumbled, the tower's vault opened, revealing a Louro-scale haul of Diamonds.
"I've never seen wealth like this," Saad whispered, looking at the glowing gems.
"This isn't wealth," Lam replied, turning toward the exit. "These are the materials for our future. Saad, fix your wings. We have a world to conquer."