The Trial Tower’s Charging System

Yao Ziyan watched as Luo Chuan's figure appeared on the display screen in front of her.

"Is this some kind of special spiritual weapon?" she wondered, a frown forming. "But why is there no fluctuation of spiritual energy?"

Despite her best efforts, Yao Ziyan couldn't make sense of the situation. After all, something from another world was beyond her comprehension.

Meanwhile, in the dark space, Luo Chuan selected "Yes" to proceed.

With a flash of light, he found himself standing on an endless prairie. A gentle breeze brushed his face, and the air was filled with the earthy scent of grass and earth.

"Tower of Trial has been opened. Current level: 1."

"Mode: Simple."

"Strength: None."

A small translucent panel appeared in the upper-right corner of Luo Chuan's vision. It resembled the information panel of the system, displaying his name, level, and a small experience bar. A small mall icon was also present in the corner.

"Do you want to start the challenge?"

"Yes."

Suddenly, the howl of a wolf pierced the air, causing Luo Chuan's muscles to tense up.

A giant gray wolf, more than three meters in size, charged toward him from afar. It leapt out of the grass and lunged directly at him.

Luo Chuan immediately began to flee.

This was ridiculous—his body was nothing more than that of an ordinary human. It would be a miracle to survive an encounter with such a wolf!

Still, as the saying goes, two legs can't outrun four.

After just a few moments, the giant wolf pounced and knocked Luo Chuan to the ground. He could even smell the foul stench from the creature's mouth.

Luo Chuan, dead.

In the next instant, the entire world reset—the giant wolf vanished, and the scene returned to its original state. Luo Chuan appeared once again in the same spot.

"Very realistic," Luo Chuan murmured as he touched his chin.

Just moments ago, he had genuinely felt the chill of death.

Honing his physical skills in this manner, as an ordinary person, seemed like the perfect opportunity. Plus, there was no real risk of life or death.

It was a bit unsettling to think about, though. After all, what is most important to a cultivator?

Of course, it's their life.

If he could train his body and willpower in a completely safe environment, where would he find a better place than Origin Mall?

The mode he had just challenged was labeled "simple." It made him wonder what the other modes might be like.

"System, are there other modes?" Luo Chuan asked.

System: "Yes. The Tower of Trial challenge has seven modes: Simple, Ordinary, Difficult, Nightmare, Hell, and Purgatory."

Luo Chuan: ...

If the simple mode nearly knocked him out at the start, how terrifying must the other modes be?

After considering it for a moment, Luo Chuan decided not to dwell on that uncomfortable thought any longer.

His attention shifted to the small mall icon in the corner of the panel, and he clicked it.

Suddenly, a larger panel appeared in front of him, displaying more detailed options. Luo Chuan couldn't help but twitch at the sight.

There were two sections on the panel: Weapons and Cultivation Bases.

What caught his attention was that both required spending spirit crystals to unlock.

"Typical," Luo Chuan muttered, bemused by the familiar pattern.

Unexpectedly, the system began to explain.

"When a player enters the Tower of Trial, they can use various weapons and even experience the power of a higher realm. It's only reasonable to collect spirit crystals for such advantages."

"Regarding the cultivation base, players will only receive spirit crystals when their strength surpasses their current level."

Luo Chuan nodded thoughtfully. After hearing the system's explanation, he didn't find it odd at all. In fact, it made sense.

After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Charging spirit crystals for these benefits was only natural!

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