WDQK- Chapter 61: Am I Not Just Robbing?
"What a strong spiritual pressure!"
As soon as he stepped onto the first floor of the Symbol Master Tower, Lin Dong felt a strong spiritual pressure pressing down on him, and he couldn't help but voice his fear.
"It's because of the mental pressure that we can better condense our mental power. The effects of the first few levels aren't very strong. Let's go deeper." Lin Tian, on the other hand, did not feel much from the mental pressure.
"Yeah," Lin Dong nodded, following Lin Tian to the next floor.
Along the way, they encountered many other symbol masters. Seeing Lin Tian and Lin Dong moving forward with ease, everyone was filled with envy.
The two of them continued forward with almost no difficulty.
The first floor…
The second floor…
...
It wasn't long before they reached the fourth floor!
As they went deeper, the spiritual pressure displayed by the Symbol Master Tower gradually intensified!
Their natal symbols, after being baptized by the Symbol Master Tower, had become more refined!
Upon entering the fourth floor, they noticed fewer symbol masters.
Yan City and Sky Fire City each had eight symbol masters who had entered this level.
The two sides sat in clear areas, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
Lin Tian and Lin Dong's presence made both groups nervous.
After recognizing their identities, the symbol masters from Yan City all breathed a sigh of relief.
In contrast, the symbol masters from Sky Fire City wore solemn expressions and were mobilizing their mental powers to stay alert.
Lin Tian glanced casually and continued walking toward the passage leading to the fifth floor with Lin Dong.
"Brother Lin Tian, Cao Zhu and Liu Long have already entered the fifth floor. Be careful when you go up!" Just as they were about to enter the fifth floor, a pale-faced symbol master from Yan City suddenly warned them.
"Thank you for the reminder. What is your name, and how did you get injured?" Lin Tian stopped and asked with a smile.
Hearing Lin Tian's words, the symbol master was startled. "I am Li Hu, and I was injured by Cao Zhu and Liu Long before."
"I understand," Lin Tian nodded slightly, and after a moment of focus, seven palm-sized short swords suddenly shot toward the symbol masters from Sky Fire City!
"Swish, swish, swish..."
Seven sounds of breaking wind were heard, and seven symbol masters from Sky Fire City were injured by the daggers in an instant.
Lin Tian waved his hand, and the seven short swords returned instantly. He then stepped directly into the passage to the fifth floor.
The eight symbol masters from Yan City were initially stunned by this scene before breaking into smiles of joy.
"Brother Lin Tian is indeed very powerful!"
Everyone couldn't help but exclaim, their gazes turning to the Sky Fire City symbol masters, full of ill intent.
Lin Tian was uninterested in the happenings on the fourth floor.
Having helped Li Hu, he continued moving forward with Lin Dong. Before they reached the spiritual barrier separating the fifth and sixth floors, they encountered Cao Zhu and Liu Long.
At the same time, Cao Zhu and Liu Long noticed Lin Tian.
Lin Dong was dismissed without a second thought.
Upon seeing Lin Tian, Cao Zhu clenched his fists, a glint of anger flashing across his face.
"Brother Lin Tian, I warned you in advance that the tower battle is very dangerous!" Liu Long exclaimed, a smile plastered on his face.
Lin Tian smiled slightly. "Your Skyfire City's symbol masters are truly kind-hearted."
"Earlier, Cao Zhu gifted me three Ice Mysterious Swords. It seems you're keen on presenting me with gifts as well to put me at ease!"
Cao Zhu's chest heaved with rage upon hearing this, his teeth nearly grinding against each other.
"You're arrogant!" Liu Long's expression shifted, and his smile vanished.
With that, Liu Long waved his right hand, sending a fiery red sword shadow shooting out from his Qiankun bag.
This fiery red sword was imbued with a scorching aura and bursts of light, making it seem quite extraordinary.
"Spirit Blade!"
Lin Tian didn't bother with pleasantries. The three natal symbols in his Niwan Palace sprang into action, unleashing a powerful spiritual force that formed an invisible blade, slashing toward Liu Long's sea of consciousness!
"Boom!"
Instantly, Liu Long felt a terrifying roar echo in his mind.
He quickly summoned all his mental strength to defend himself within the confines of the Niwan Palace.
However, Liu Long's mental strength was far inferior to Lin Tian's. Even his two natal symbols neared destruction from Lin Tian's spiritual blade!
Fortunately, Lin Tian refrained from killing him; otherwise, this spiritual blade could have decimated Liu Long's spirit silently!
Nevertheless, Liu Long was now in a precarious position, his eyes devoid of life.
The fiery red sword he was controlling lost its connection and fell to the ground.
"Swish!"
At that moment, a palm-sized short sword shot out and struck Liu Long's forehead.
Simultaneously, Lin Tian dispersed the spiritual blade.
Liu Long had just regained his senses when he noticed the sharp, cold dagger at the center of his brow, causing his face to turn pale.
It seems like a long story, but it all happened in an instant.
It wasn't until now that Cao Zhu reacted. His face was a mix of anger and fear.
He hadn't anticipated that even Liu Long could be effortlessly defeated by Lin Tian!
"What... what do you want to do?" Liu Long stammered, fear creeping into his voice.
Lin Tian smiled and said, "Don't worry; I won't kill you. However, there is a fee for your life: 50,000 Yang Yuan Stones per person, fair and just!"
Cao Zhu's eyes widened in disbelief. "50,000 Yang Yuan Stones? Why don't you rob me?"
"I am robbing you, aren't I?"
Lin Tian smiled slightly and shot out another seven-star dagger, which hovered menacingly in front of Cao Zhu.
Liu Long chuckled bitterly. "Brother Lin Tian, 50,000 Yang Yuan Stones is too much. I can't produce that amount all at once!"
"Does it seem like you value money more than your lives?"
Lin Tian raised his eyebrow slightly. The seven-star short sword grazed Liu Long's forehead, leaving a red mark.
"No, I'll give it to you!"
Fearing the sting of the dagger's promise, Liu Long yelled, hastily pulling out a Qiankun bag and tossing it to Lin Tian.
Lin Tian extended his hand, caught the Qiankun bag, and inspected its contents. After confirming it was satisfactory, he turned to Cao Zhu. "What about yours?"
Cao Zhu's expression was one of despair. "I only have 40,000 Yang Yuan Stones on me."
"Hand it over," Lin Tian ordered without hesitation, extending his hand toward Cao Zhu.
Cao Zhu, feeling as if he were dying inside, reluctantly took out a Qiankun bag and tossed it to Lin Tian.
Lin Tian checked it, placed the Qiankun bag into his belongings, and then, guided by his mental power, took Liu Long's fiery red sword into his hand, grinning.
"This sword is more than enough to pay off the remaining amount. You can settle your accounts slowly after returning. I graciously accept your gift, and you are always welcome to return!"
Upon hearing this, both Liu Long and Cao Zhu were so furious that they spat blood on the spot.
"Let's go," Lin Tian smiled, retracting the two seven-star daggers and gently telling Lin Dong to continue toward the sixth floor of the Symbol Master Tower.
Lin Dong glanced at Liu Long and Cao Zhu before silently following Lin Tian.
Shortly after, the two passed through the mental barrier and entered the sixth floor.
(End of this chapter)