Climbing the Tower

“Little Yu, how did you do that?”

The Sect Master couldn’t calm down at all.

After witnessing that move earlier, the more he thought about it, the more amazed he became. Truly, the older generation is left in the dust by the younger.

“I don’t know either, it was just like this... and then like that...”

Little Yu didn’t know how to explain it. She said a lot, but still couldn’t make the Sect Master understand.

“I was too impatient. It’s fine, Little Yu, take your time. Grasp that feeling you had earlier until you’re proficient. Then you’ll be able to explain it properly.”

“Mhm.”

So Little Yu went back to practicing the new version of the Seven Stars Unity.

The Sect Master watched from the side, and the more he saw, the more he couldn’t help but praise her.

“Sect Master, aren’t you supposed to be the teacher here? It seems like Little Yu is teaching you instead.”

The Sect Master didn’t mind Su Luo’s teasing at all. Instead, he said, “What do you know? A disciple doesn’t have to be inferior to their teacher. I’ve never doubted Little Yu’s talent, I just didn’t know how to bring it out.”

“I can see it too. Little Yu is indeed impressive.”

“What about you? Aren’t you going to put in some effort?”

“Do you really want me to set a good example for Little Yu? No thanks.”

“Slacker.”

Speaking of slackers, the Sect Master was reminded of Nangong Xiyun. She used to be a slacker too, but her cultivation soared at an unbelievable rate.

Could Su Luo also be a slacker-type genius?

Then the Sect Master glanced at Su Luo. No way, absolutely no way.

After practicing a few more times, Little Yu had already mastered the new Seven Stars Unity.

It suited her even better than the original version.

The Sect Master also gained some insights from this and hurried back to go into seclusion for a while.

Of course, it wasn’t a life-or-death seclusion.

A few days later, it was time to take action.

“Little Yu, let’s go. I’ll take you to get some real combat experience.”

“Okay.”

Su Luo took Little Yu straight to the Pure Martial Tower.

Although there wasn’t much plot development, they still had to go through the motions. They had to put on a show for others and take things seriously.

In the sect, they had to maintain a hostile attitude toward Lin Xuan and frequently clash with him.

This time, it was another comparison with Lin Xuan. Both were newcomers, but Su Luo, brimming with confidence, only managed to climb to the 14th floor.

Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had already reached the 50th floor on his first day, faster than most senior disciples.

This comparison shattered Su Luo’s confidence, and he was mocked by the onlookers. Naturally, he blamed Lin Xuan for this, further deepening his resentment.

As soon as they arrived at the Pure Martial Tower, the attention immediately shifted to them.

“Look, it’s the Sect Master’s disciple!”

“She’s here at the Pure Martial Tower too. I wonder how far she’ll get this time.”

“Yeah, it was a shame we didn’t get to see her in action during the last newcomer competition.”

The Sect Master’s disciple still garnered a lot of attention.

Wait, who’s that beside her? Could it be...

“I think I just saw something dirty.”

“Hey, we’re fellow disciples. How can you call him that? He’s not even a thing.”

“Right, sigh, why isn’t he a thing?”

When they noticed Su Luo, the murmurs grew louder, filled with disdain.

“Is he really going to challenge the Pure Martial Tower? Is this a joke?”

“I bet he can make it to the 20th floor.”

“That’s too generous. 10th floor at most.”

The skepticism was relentless.

Su Luo smirked disdainfully. Just wait, he thought. The more they doubt, the more they’ll laugh later.

In reality, the first 30 floors of the Pure Martial Tower weren’t that difficult. They were designed for newcomers to adapt and get used to the challenges.

After the 30th floor, the difficulty increased, and it only got harder from there.

“What are you all talking about? Su Luo is really strong.”

Little Yu suddenly spoke up to the crowd.

She wanted to say more, but Su Luo quickly covered her mouth.

“Alright, alright, no need to say more. Let’s just go in.”

If she kept talking, Little Yu would be the one getting embarrassed later.

As they reached the entrance, they ran into Lin Xuan.

Su Luo’s confidence surged immediately. “Lin Xuan, perfect timing. I’ll show you my true strength. I’ll definitely climb higher than you.”

“Alright, I’m looking forward to it.”

The senior disciples around them started getting excited.

“Who do you think will win?”

“I’ll bet a treasured sword on Lin Xuan.”

But no one took the bet.

Nobody was foolish enough to bet against Lin Xuan. It was obvious he would win.

Little Yu asked, “Su Luo, how far do you think you’ll go?”

“The top floor,” Su Luo declared boldly, making sure Lin Xuan heard him.

“Is that so? Then I’ll aim for the top too.”

But as soon as he said this, the laughter erupted.

“Hahaha, he actually dares to say he’ll reach the top? If he makes it, I’ll eat shit.”

“I’ll eat what you leave behind.”

“Then I’ll eat yours.”

In short, no one believed Su Luo could reach the hundredth floor. Heck, not even the 50th.

Su Luo strode forward with confidence, his steps full of vigor, and casually flipped his hair.

Little Yu followed closely behind.

The lower floors of the Pure Martial Tower had more rooms, allowing multiple people to challenge them simultaneously.

The higher the floor, the fewer the rooms, but the larger the space, giving challengers more room to perform.

However, the rules stated that each floor could only be challenged three times a day to prevent anyone from monopolizing the rooms.

Of course, the higher floors allowed more challenges since fewer people made it that far, so no one would accuse you of hogging the space.

Su Luo breezed through the Pure Martial Tower, reaching the 14th floor, and then, after some time, came out looking disheveled.

He entered with such confidence but left in complete disgrace.

“What a garbage tower. It doesn’t even care about newcomers.”

“If I were in better condition today, I’d definitely make it to the hundredth floor.”

Su Luo cursed the Pure Martial Tower, shifting the blame everywhere.

It was a complete joke, and the onlookers were in stitches.

“Hahaha, I knew it. Only 14 floors? What a joke.”

“I made it to the 30th floor on my first try.”

“Tsk tsk tsk, and this guy was talking big earlier?”

Just then, news came from inside: Lin Xuan had already broken through to the 41st floor.

In comparison, Su Luo had become the clown of the day.

Furious, Su Luo stormed off.

And with that, the scene ended. Su Luo went back to lazing around.

As for Little Yu, given her current strength, she would probably climb many floors.

She likely didn’t finish until nightfall.

Just as Su Luo predicted, Little Yu didn’t come out until it was dark. As soon as she emerged, she went to Su Luo to share the good news.

“Su Luo, guess how far I got?”

“60?”

“Ah, not that high. 54.”

“That’s still good. You’ll definitely reach 60 soon. It’s just a matter of time.”

“Mhm, I’ll keep working hard.”

From then on, Little Yu would challenge the Pure Martial Tower every day, but Su Luo had no reason to go.

He’d just be a laughingstock if he did.

The Sect Master paced back and forth in front of Su Luo, who was lying down.

“What is it? Spit it out.”

“Sometimes I really don’t understand what you young people are thinking.”

“Isn’t that normal?”

“How is that normal? Have you seen what you did at the Pure Martial Tower? You made such bold claims but didn’t back them up with any skill. Isn’t that just foolish?”

“What’s the problem? I’m just bad but love to show off.”

“I’m begging you, please strive to do better.”

“Sect Master, you’re actually quite kind.”

“So, will you get up and train now?”

“Nope.”

“You!”

The Sect Master pointed at Su Luo, at a loss for words.