The Boss’s Relentless Determination

"The boss is so powerful, and he's still striving to conquer the Tower of Trials. I must work harder!"

Watching Luo Chuan's focused figure, Yao Ziyan silently made a firm resolution in her heart.

She still remembered his words from earlier: The path of cultivation—Eminence is only the beginning. Azure Continent is just a small star in the vast universe.

Now, thinking back, it all made sense.

How immense was the universe? Surely Azure Continent wasn't the only world teeming with life.

Settling into a nearby chair, Yao Ziyan prepared to enter the Tower of Trials herself.

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Luo Chuan was panting heavily, his body riddled with ghastly wounds, yet his eyes gleamed with an uncharacteristic excitement.

In front of him, two bold characters appeared: VICTORY!

Of course, Luo Chuan's current peak strength in Mortal Awakening and wielding a mysterious spear played a crucial role in his success.

After all, just over a month ago, he had been an ordinary college student living in a peaceful era.

Now, Luo Chuan understood that cultivation wasn't something to rush. Progress required patience, one step at a time.

Even with the invincible blessing of his shop—where he was immune to harm within a ten-kilometer radius—he couldn't remain confined to this small corner of the world forever.

Luo Chuan longed to explore the vast world beyond.

Although he had barely cleared the first level of the Tower of Trials in its simplest mode, he recognized that his victory relied heavily on his cultivation level and weapon.

He believed he could achieve more.

"Again!"

Luo Chuan's eyes burned with determination as he made a bold decision.

He lowered his cultivation level by one grade to the ninth rank of Mortal Awakening while keeping his weapon unchanged.

The scene around him reset, and Luo Chuan returned to his peak condition. The monster reappeared, and with unwavering resolve, he charged forward.

For him, the best defense was a relentless offense.

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Later that day, Zhou Hu's mercenary team arrived at the shop.

They explained that they were heading to the Nine Stars Mountains for a mission and had stopped by to stock up on spicy strips and cola for emergencies.

Curious about the new games in the store, they decided to give them a try.

When they learned that the Tower of Trials could directly enhance one's cultivation, they were stunned.

"I never would have imagined that a game could actually improve cultivation!" Zhou Hu exclaimed in disbelief.

Another teammate nodded. "The boss's abilities are truly extraordinary!"

The rest of the team agreed, their gazes filled with awe as they glanced at Luo Chuan, who was fully immersed in the game.

Unfazed—or rather, completely unaware of their admiration—Luo Chuan continued his relentless battle.

After some discussion, the group bid farewell to Yao Ziyan and left the shop.

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Time flew by, and before he knew it, an entire day had passed.

When Luo Chuan finally exited the Tower of Trials, the sun was already setting outside.

"It's this late?" he murmured, glancing at the sky in mild surprise.

In the Tower of Trials, he had been so absorbed in battle that he'd lost all sense of time.

In this single day, Luo Chuan's combat skills had undergone a remarkable transformation. From a complete novice who barely knew how to fight, he had become a seasoned warrior, adept at various techniques.

After all, he had died at least hundreds of times within the Tower of Trials.

Having experienced countless battles, calling him a veteran was no exaggeration.