Enter the Arena

Arena Mode, as its name implies, is where players face off against one another.

Of course, participating in these battles required spirit crystals, with the cost varying depending on the participants' realms.

Within the arena, both sides could freely choose their weapons. Additionally, the mode offered not just one-on-one duels but also team confrontations, free-for-alls, and other exciting formats.

The system included a ranking system based on victory points, rewarding players with benefits like additional Tower of Trials game time. However, due to the current lack of players, the ranking system was temporarily inactive.

Luo Chuan pondered this for a moment.

The system's methods of monetizing spirit crystals felt oddly familiar. Could it be inspired by certain strategies from Teacher Ma or G Teacher?

"Wow, time flies so fast!" Bu Lige exclaimed as he removed his helmet.

Bu Shiyi and Jiang Shengjun followed suit, looking slightly dazed as they adjusted to their surroundings after spending three hours immersed in the Tower of Trials.

"Let's go have a Coke. My treat!" Bu Lige declared with a flourish, exuding the carefree confidence of someone with ample spirit crystals to spare.

Moments later, the satisfying pop of Coke bottles being opened filled the air.

"Ahh... so refreshing!" Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun sighed in unison after their first sips.

Bu Shiyi, in contrast, was far more reserved. She refrained from commenting aloud but clearly enjoyed the drink just as much.

"Wait, is Old Bai playing the Tower of Trials?" Bu Lige asked, spotting the older man fully engrossed in the game.

"Let's see how far he's progressed," Jiang Shengjun suggested, his curiosity piqued.

The trio approached Old Bai, peering at the screen over his shoulder.

Old Bai wielded a spear, battling a dozen golden-crowned snakes.

The Golden-Crowned Snake was a formidable monster found on the second floor of the Tower of Trials.

"Wait, he's already on the second floor? How?!" Jiang Shengjun exclaimed in disbelief.

This was his first time playing the Tower of Trials, and after three hours, he had only managed to clear the first floor on easy mode.

The process was straightforward: clearing the first floor's easy mode unlocked the normal mode. After clearing that, the player could progress to the second floor. Alternatively, they could also start the second floor in easy mode.

"I feel like I've been utterly crushed!" Jiang Shengjun groaned, clutching his chest as though in physical pain.

Bu Shiyi and Bu Lige exchanged exasperated glances.

"Why does it feel like Jiang Shengjun is getting further down the path of being a clown?" Bu Shiyi muttered.

The trio eventually left the store, while Old Bai continued his gaming session. However, his three-hour time limit ended quickly.

By the time Old Bai exited the game, it was already noon.

"Is it midday already?" Bai Lao murmured, surprised to see the sun hanging high in the sky.

He could hardly believe so much time had passed—it felt like mere moments.

"Getting immersed in the Tower of Trials can make you lose track of time," Luo Chuan remarked.

Old Bai nodded in agreement. After thanking Luo Chuan and saying goodbye to Yao Ziyan, he left to return to Ji Wuhui.

"Let's eat at Wind Immortal Tower today," Luo Chuan decided.

Since Ji Wuhui had promised them free meals at Wind Immortal Tower forever, Luo Chuan figured there was no harm in taking advantage of the offer.

Upon arriving, Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan were greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm.

Even the host of Wind Immortal Tower—a rotund man weighing at least three or four hundred pounds—personally came out to welcome them.

As the ground trembled faintly under the man's steps, Luo Chuan raised an eyebrow. Meanwhile, Yao Ziyan widened her eyes slightly, a rare expression of surprise gracing her usually composed face.

This time, Luo Chuan opted for a private room.

He found it somewhat unsettling to have so many people watching him eat.