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Chapter 131: Passing the level with a full score again, Jiang Du was beaten

Yourong wasn't concerned about how to pass the trial; she was focused on how to obtain the same Heaven Rank reward as her senior sister. Her senior sister had given her a treasure, and she wanted to give one back.

"Within three moves, defeating a puppet of the same realm earns you a perfect score reward. If we're talking about the number of defenses, then it's different. You'll need to defend against a trial puppet two major realms above your own for fifty exchanges," the tower spirit explained patiently to Li Yourong.

"However, you can also opt for a secondary approach—defending against a puppet one major realm above yours for fifty attacks, which will earn you an Earth-Tier treasure reward."

The tower spirit explained the rules to Li Yourong in a very patient manner and even provided its suggestions. Although Leng Yanran had seemed to defeat the puppet effortlessly earlier, in reality, the puppet's strength far exceeded its realm. Only by unleashing strength surpassing a realm higher could one damage it.

"Alright, then I'll challenge the trial puppet at the Seventh Heaven of the Annihilation Realm," Li Yourong decided without hesitation.

"As you wish. If you're heavily wounded by a single strike, I'll teleport you out of the Tower of Enlightenment. But if you're killed in one strike, even as the tower spirit, I can't save you," the tower spirit stated without hesitation.

It immediately replaced Li Yourong's opponent with a Seventh Heaven of the Annihilation Realm puppet. The tower spirit had no authority to interfere with the challenger's choices.

"Let the challenge begin!"

"Holy Dragon Transformation!"

After the challenge began, Li Yourong immediately invoked the Holy Dragon Transformation, her body enveloped in dragon-scale armor.

"This technique is quite impressive," the tower spirit remarked, its surprise giving way to growing anticipation. Could there possibly be two individuals achieving a perfect trial today?

"The aura of a dragon lineage… this is at least a cultivation technique of the Immortal Rank!"

Jiang Du, observing from a distance, couldn't perceive everything due to the isolated trial field. Nonetheless, his surprise was evident. After Li Yourong's command, the trial puppet sprang into action, showcasing a might far surpassing the puppet that Leng Yanran had faced earlier.

The puppet's speed was so rapid that Li Yourong could scarcely trace its movements, but she remained composed, assuming a sturdy defensive stance.

"Boom!"

The puppet's strike descended, a sharp collision resonating. The tower spirit stood ready, prepared to teleport Li Yourong out if she suffered severe injuries. Yet, to its astonishment, the strike left Li Yourong completely unscathed. She hadn't even budged from her spot.

The trial puppet of the Seventh Heaven of the Annihilation Realm was a formidable adversary, challenging even those of the same realm to endure fifty exchanges. Those who could succeed were undoubtedly considered geniuses. Yet, Li Yourong, at the Seventh Heaven of the Profound Sky Realm, held her ground without flinching.

"Boom! Boom! Boom…"

A continuous symphony of collisions echoed as the Annihilation Realm puppet launched attack after attack. Moments later, a faint hum resonated as the puppet slowly ceased its assault and returned to its initial position.

"Challenger, congratulations. By enduring fifty exchanges against a puppet from a realm two levels above yours, you've achieved a perfect score," the tower spirit exclaimed. "Among the two remaining Lower-Grade treasures, you may select one as your reward."

Amid its surprise, the tower spirit didn't neglect its duty. It presented the two remaining treasure chests that Leng Yanran had not chosen to Li Yourong, allowing her to make her selection.

Li Yourong dismissed her technique, her gaze shifting to the two treasure chests. One contained a Lower-Grade spiritual sword, but since her senior sister already possessed the God Slaying Spear, it was clear she had no need for a weapon.

She shifted her focus to the other chest, revealing a unique bracelet crafted from meteorite iron. A glint sparkled in Li Yourong's eyes as she chose the bracelet.

With her newfound treasure, Li Yourong approached her senior sister, Leng Yanran. Without waiting for her senior sister's reaction, she gently grasped Leng Yanran's wrist, adorning her with the bracelet.

"See, I'm giving you a treasure too, senior sister! Hehe! Do you like it?"

Completing her actions, Li Yourong beamed a sweet smile, a sense of satisfaction filling her heart.

"I do. Let's go. It's time for us to proceed to the next level," Leng Yanran responded, looking at the treasure given by her junior sister and offering a rare smile. She then led Li Yourong towards the staircase leading to the second level.

"Challenger number three, how will you choose?"

After seeing the two off, the tower spirit's attention shifted to the last remaining person on the field, Jiang Du, whose realm was the highest among the three. Since the three of them had entered the trial tower nearly simultaneously, they were likely all remarkable geniuses. Would this final participant bring an unexpected surprise?

For this first level, there were only three Heaven Rank treasure rewards. As for the third one, would he manage to claim it?

"Hehe, the Final Heaven Rank treasure is a spiritual sword—a perfect fit for this young master," Jiang Du chuckled confidently. "Tower spirit, if I challenge a puppet from the Eighth Heaven of the Annihilation Realm, how many exchanges do I need to defeat it within for a perfect score?"

With his confidence, Jiang Du stepped onto the trial field, turning to the tower spirit for clarification. The effortless victories achieved by both Leng Yanran and Li Yourong left him convinced that the puppet's strength couldn't possibly be overwhelming.

As a prodigy of the Jiang Clan, he was confident in his ability to transcend realms and defeat a puppet from the Eighth Heaven of the Annihilation Realm.

Of course, unless the other party also possesses transcendent combat prowess, that would be a different story!

"Within thirty moves, if you can emerge victorious, you shall be deemed to have achieved a perfect score," Tower Spirit remarked.

Observing the situation, a sense of anticipation welled up within him. Unexpectedly, this fellow exuded such confidence. These challengers truly surpassed the limits!

He replaced it with a trial puppet from the Eighth Heaven of the Annihilation Realm.

"Let the match commence!"

As Jiang Du's voice subsided, the puppet from the Eighth Heaven of the Annihilation Realm transformed into a remnant shadow and surged forth!

"Heh, a mere lifeless entity. This young master shall suppress it with a casual move!"

Jiang Du shifted a yard away, intending to dodge the puppet's strike. In the blink of an eye, he directly emulated Leng Yanran, seeking to sever the puppet's neck! But just as the puppet passed by him, his body twisted at a peculiar angle, and suddenly a fist shot toward his head!

"What the heck!"

"Bang!"

In a moment of carelessness, Jiang Du couldn't dodge and could only raise his arm to block.

"Crack."

In an instant, Jiang Du was sent flying until he crashed against the barrier of the trial grounds, finally coming to a halt.

Staring at his broken arm, Jiang Du fell into contemplation… During Leng Yanran's battle just now, the puppet only attacked once and was instantly defeated, leaving no room for observation.

When Li Yourong fought, she didn't even bother dodging; after fifty futile attacks from the puppet, she passed the trial. He had never imagined that the puppet would possess such capabilities during combat!

However, before he could react, the puppet had already appeared beside him once more, viciously whipping a leg at his waist!

"Spurt—" Jiang Du spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling as if his internal organs had shifted from the force of the kick.

"Is this… the Eighth Heaven of the Annihilation Realm? This puppet could be called a Boundless Realm powerhouse!"

It was only at this moment that Jiang Du finally understood: it wasn't that the puppet was too weak… It was that those two fellows just now were monstrously strong!