I get stronger every day I live.

Chapter 176 A Tower Cultivates for a Thousand Years, Annihilating the Insect Race

"Young friend, the one-month period has ended, and I will release you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a suction force directly teleported Lai Yang out of the Xuanming Tower.

In the blink of an eye, Lai Yang appeared outside the Xuanming Tower, where a familiar figure stood before him—Shen Lingchuan, a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

"Young friend, how are you feeling? Have you gained anything?" Shen Lingchuan asked softly with a smile.

Lai Yang nodded: "It is truly mysterious. Who carved those array patterns inside the Xuanming Tower?"

"Oh? You were able to notice those array patterns. It seems you must also be a formation master with considerable talent. However, I cannot answer that question for you, because I do not know either." Shen Lingchuan shook his head and said calmly.

"So, what's your decision?"

Faced with the temptation of escaping the Xuanming Realm and breaking free from the insectoid race's control over their destiny, Shen Lingchuan believed that no one would refuse such a good thing.

Moreover, Shen Lingchuan didn't ask him to immediately help hire people to deal with the insectoids. He just hoped that he could help the Xuanming Realm within his capabilities. There was practically no better offer than this, and no one who wasn't stupid could refuse.

“I have some thoughts on this matter,” Lai Yang said seriously.

"Oh? But it doesn't matter."

"Three years. Give me three years to enter the Xuanming Tower, and I will help the Xuanming Realm wipe out all the insectoids."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lingchuan was taken aback. His deep, immortal eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Young friend, is this really true?"

“If you don’t believe me, senior, I can swear an oath on the Great Dao,” Lai Yang said earnestly.

Shen Lingchuan hesitated for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons in his mind, and then said, "The Xuanming Cave Heaven still needs the power of the Xuanming Tower to maintain it. Now most of the resources of the Xuanming Realm have fallen into the hands of the insect race. I don't have many resources to squander, but I can still barely maintain the operation of the Xuanming Tower for three to five years."

"I need to make something clear to you. If I maintain the Xuanming Tower for three years with all my might, I will no longer be able to use its power to open a passage to other planes to send you away. Are you sure you don't want to leave and want to stay in this dangerous place?" Shen Lingchuan said in a serious tone. "Even if you spend a thousand years in the Xuanming Tower, how easy is it to break through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm? Without reaching the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, you will ultimately be powerless to resist the insect race."

Faced with Shen Lingchuan's advice, Lai Yang firmly replied, "Don't worry, senior, I'm confident."

Three years is enough time for Lai Yang's physical strength and mental power to break through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

If he could take this opportunity to comprehend the array patterns within the Xuanming Tower, it would be of great benefit to him.

Even Lai Yang couldn't imagine how long his lifespan would extend over a thousand years.

Let alone a Taiyi Golden Immortal, even a Daluo Golden Immortal might not be unable to be killed with a single sword strike.

"Since that's the case, I won't say any more. I hope you won't disappoint me."

Three years is but a blink of an eye for Shen Lingchuan.

Lai Yang's confidence and unwillingness to leave the Xuanming Realm demonstrate his genuine efforts to save it, and Shen Lingchuan did not want to undermine his confidence.

After all, he was the first promising talent Shen Lingchuan had ever seen in ten thousand years, who had comprehended a trace of the power of law even before reaching the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

If placed in other planes, he would definitely be a promising candidate for the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and would inevitably be fiercely sought after by various Dao lineages.

As long as he is willing to think about the Xuanming Realm and join a powerful lineage, there is a glimmer of hope for the Xuanming Realm to be revitalized.

Although Shen Lingchuan said that he would not be able to send Lai Yang away after three years, he was just putting pressure on Lai Yang on purpose. He didn't want Lai Yang to feel that he had obtained the opportunity too easily, so that he would cherish the opportunity more.

Of course, Shen Lingchuan wasn't entirely lying; he really didn't have many resources left to squander.

In other words, he favored Lai Yang, and the fate of the Xuanming Realm rested on Lai Yang's shoulders. If anyone else had made this unreasonable request, he definitely would not have agreed.

Once he can no longer maintain the normal operation of the Xuanming Tower, they will definitely be discovered by the Zerg's powerful members and eventually wiped out.

In other words, he was actually gambling with the future of the Xuanming Realm, and now there was no other way.

He could no longer wait for thousands of years.

"Young friend, the Xuanming Tower is now open. Please go in."

"Thank you."

Lai Yang bowed respectfully.

The other party had bestowed upon him an immense fortune, and Lai Yang should express his gratitude.

And so, Lai Yang successfully returned to the Xuanming Tower to cultivate once again.

Lai Yang devoted himself to cultivation in the Xuanming Tower for 1,200 years. During this time, his strength increased little by little, and his aura became extremely terrifying without him even realizing it.

Over the course of a thousand years, through Lai Yang's persistent efforts, he finally succeeded in memorizing all the array patterns and had even grasped some of the mysteries on the walls of the Xuanming Tower.

To his disbelief, the array patterns actually concealed the power of the law of time, one of the strongest laws in the world.

If he could master the complete power of the laws of time, he would be a top-tier existence even after breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Because of the system's existence, Lai Yang has decided to take the path of proving his Dao through force, and then integrate the laws of time into his own sword Dao laws. Under the same realm, who can stop his sword?
No, that won't do, it can't float.

Before becoming an Immortal Emperor, there is still a possibility of being eliminated.

After all, you never know whether tomorrow or an accident will come first.

If he were to encounter a Quasi-Saint level expert while still at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, he might still lose his life.

"System, view the properties panel."

【Lai Yang】

[Realm: Ten realms and one level]

[Spiritual Roots: Mixed Spiritual Roots]

[Qualification: Innate]

[Qi and Blood: Eleventh Realm, Third Level]

[Power: Eleventh Realm, Third Level]

[Defense: Eleventh Realm, Third Level]

[Agility: Eleventh Realm, Third Level]

[Spirit: Level 1 of the Twelfth Realm]

[Mana Power: 4.4 times increase]

【Lifespan: 426+】

"His mental attributes have broken through to the Great Luo level?"

Lai Yang was slightly surprised; this was indeed an unexpected delight.

Then, Lai Yang stood up and straightened his back, which had been stiff from sitting.

Twelve hundred years! A full twelve hundred years!

This was the first time he had been in seclusion for so long since he transmigrated, and he felt like he was about to rot.

As expected, this path to immortality is not something that ordinary people can cultivate.

If he hadn't been driven to the brink by the Zerg, why would he have needed to seclude himself for a thousand years, silently enduring a millennium of loneliness and solitude?

"Zerg, prepare for my revenge." Lai Yang said coldly, his deep, starry eyes revealing a terrifying killing intent.

Lai Yang left the Xuanming Tower.

Sensing Lai Yang's aura emanating from the Xuanming Tower, Shen Lingchuan instantly appeared.

When he saw Lai Yang, he felt a strange palpitation throughout his body and was immediately startled.

How is that possible? The other party has only cultivated in the Xuanming Tower for a thousand years. Could it be that he has really broken through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm?
Even he couldn't see through the strength of the person in front of him.

"Senior, it's been a thousand years. I thank you." Lai Yang bowed respectfully.

"What realm are you at now? I can't even see through your strength." Shen Lingchuan looked puzzled, then slowly said, "Young friend, would you like to spar with me?" "Alright." Lai Yang nodded.

The next moment, Lai Yang followed Shen Lingchuan out of Xuanming Cave and appeared in a deserted secret realm.

"Young friend, go all out and let me see your current strength."

Shen Lingchuan calmly looked at Lai Yang, humbly raising his hand. He clearly hadn't yet realized the seriousness of the problem.

Lai Yang smiled faintly, condensed a sword with his own immortal power, and said, "Senior, please give me your guidance."

Having said that, Lai Yang seemed to cleave space with his sword, instantly appearing in front of Shen Lingchuan.

Shen Lingchuan was taken aback and subconsciously used magic to block Lai Yang's sword energy.

As Lai Yang's first sword energy shattered, a wisp of sword light easily tore through Shen Lingchuan's protective immortal power, and a hand pressed against Shen Lingchuan's neck.

In an instant, Shen Lingchuan broke out in a cold sweat, his eyes widening in shock.

He was a veteran Taiyi Golden Immortal in the Xuanming Realm, yet he couldn't even withstand a single move?

At this moment, feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from Lai Yang, Shen Lingchuan had no doubt that the other party could sever his head at any time.

"I apologize for the inconvenience," Lai Yang said softly, slowly withdrawing his hand.

"You've comprehended the power of the laws within the Xuanming Tower?" Shen Lingchuan blurted out in shock.

Lai Yang nodded.

Shen Lingchuan couldn't help but take a deep breath and said with emotion, "The younger generation is truly formidable. From now on, please don't call me senior anymore. Let's address each other as fellow Daoists."

As everyone knows, there are only four types of people in the cultivation world—

Ant, young friend, fellow Daoist, senior.

Shen Lingchuan took the initiative to suggest that they address each other as fellow Daoists, which meant that he had genuinely acknowledged Lai Yang's strength.

Lai Yang naturally wouldn't refuse.

"My name is Lai Yang. I have met Fellow Daoist Shen."

"Fellow Daoist Lai, you're too kind. What are your plans for the future?"

"Destroy the insectoid race and reclaim the Xuanming Realm."

Shen Lingchuan paused slightly, then said seriously, "Fellow Daoist, are you confident?"

"Since I've already promised, I will definitely keep my word," Lai Yang replied firmly, radiating strong confidence.

"In that case, I will accompany Fellow Daoist Lai on this trip."

"It's time for the Zerg to pay back what they owe us."

Meanwhile, the Zerg powerhouses were still trying to find the location of the Xuanming Cave Heaven.

Little did they know, their doomsday had already arrived.

Lai Yang and Shen Lingchuan appeared in the sky above Spider Emperor City. The two looked at each other and Lai Yang said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, I will break into the city later. You can find an opportunity to go in and rescue people."

“Okay, as you say.” Shen Lingchuan nodded.

Without wasting words, Lai Yang raised his hand and conjured a giant sword ten thousand feet long, which he then hurled toward Spider Emperor City.

Sensing the immense threat from the sky, the insectoid powerhouses of Spider Royal City were all alarmed in an instant.

Bang! ! !
The colossal sword collided with the defensive formation of Spider Emperor City, and the immense residual energy spread out, causing the entire Spider Emperor City to shake violently.

Click click click…

Soon, several jagged cracks appeared in the defensive formation of Spider Emperor City, and then Lai Yang shattered it with a single sword strike.

"You weak insects, come out and face your death!"

Lai Yang's roar instantly killed countless weaker insectoids.

Upon seeing this, the Zerg powerhouses appeared in a rage: "Where did these human ants come from, daring to disturb the King? They're courting death!"

"Insects, you must be talking about yourselves. Let your king come out and die."

"Arrogant! Human, you will pay the price for your arrogance!"

"Ugh, annoying bugs."

Lai Yang gave an impatient snort, and in an instant, hundreds of sword energies were unleashed, and all the Zerg powerhouses blocking his way perished.

Then, countless insectoids poured out of the Spider Emperor City, forming a dense, overwhelming mass that sent chills down one's spine.

However, Lai Yang simply raised his palm and used his spiritual power to manipulate the power of heaven and earth to condense countless arrays.

The next second, flames, lightning strikes, sword energy, gales, and torrential rain—countless devastating attacks erupted.

Shen Lingchuan, standing to the side, was dumbfounded; there was absolutely no way for him to make a move.

In an instant, the Zerg suffered heavy casualties, and even the Zerg powerhouses at the ninth realm within Spider Emperor City could no longer sit still and showed themselves.

But even if they joined the battle, it was to no avail. Lai Yang raised his hand and used his spatial confinement ability, then sent them to their deaths with a single sword strike.

If one sword strike isn't enough, then strike again.

Lai Yang's sword intent incorporated a trace of the power of the laws of time, making it impossible for them to dodge, let alone resist.

Suddenly, two Golden Immortals of the Insect Race at the Tenth Realm reappeared, and they were both startled when they saw Lai Yang.

"you again?"

"Human ants, how dare you invade my Spider Emperor City! If the king makes a move, you will surely die!"

Lai Yang's expression remained unchanged, his body surging with sword intent, and his terrifying killing intent seemed to pierce through the sky.

"I have come here today to exterminate you insectoids. Enough with the nonsense. Your days of invading the Xuanming Realm and enslaving the human race will end in my hands. Let your king come out and offer his neck for execution, and see if my sword can cut him down with one stroke."

"presumptuous!"

"Insanity!"

Upon hearing Lai Yang's arrogant words, the Zerg powerhouses immediately lost their composure and their faces turned furious.

Two Golden Immortals of the Tenth Realm of the Zerg led a large number of Zerg powerhouses to attack Lai Yang, attempting to grind him to dust to vent their anger.

However, their attacks fell on Lai Yang, and they didn't even have the right to tickle him.

Lai Yang stood still, letting them attack him, and as a result, they couldn't remove a single hair from his head even after attacking for a long time.

With a casual swing of his sword, Lai Yang annihilated and killed many powerful insectoid warriors.

Even a Golden Immortal of the Zerg at the tenth realm couldn't escape Lai Yang's clutches.

The terrifying sword light tore through space, shattering it like a mirror. Countless insectoids were mercilessly slaughtered, their corpses and blood scattering across the earth.

Lai Yang deliberately caused a huge commotion, and now even the two remaining tenth-realm insectoid Golden Immortals of Spider Emperor City perished at his hands.

The Spider King was forced to reveal itself. It realized that Lai Yang was now powerful and dangerous, and it disappeared into the void in an attempt to launch a sneak attack.

Lai Yang's spirit had already entered the twelfth realm, so how could its spatial concealment techniques possibly escape Lai Yang's divine sense?

Lai Yang locked onto the Spider Queen's location with his divine sense, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

"Take this, Purple Heaven Thunder Slash!"

(End of this chapter)