High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System Chapter 722 - 376: Zi Yaozhi, Wang Ye Actually...? (Double-Length Chapter for Subscription)

Jiang Ye and his group dashed forward with astonishing velocity.

They crossed a thousand miles in just a few dozen seconds and reached their destination.

Dense black mist enveloped the region spanning a hundred miles around the Black Tower.

The instant Jiang Ye entered the black fog.

"Whoosh~" The black fog churned violently, as shadowy figures appeared one by one. All of them exuded a dominant aura and radiated immense power.

"What is this?" Jiang Ye felt a jolt of surprise.

He didn't recognize most of these figures.

"Challengers from other ancient cities," Zhao Zixuan explained.

"Other ancient cities?" Jiang Ye got the picture.

These figures were clearly projections summoned here through some enigmatic method.

Jiang Ye suspected their own images were being broadcast simultaneously in the Black Towers of other thriving ancient cities.

"Mo Xin!" A voice boomed abruptly.

Right away, a burly man in White Tiger Battle Armor marched forward boldly.

"Wei Guang?" Mo Xin’s face changed subtly.

"Hehe, Mo Xin." The burly man grinned and remarked, "You’ve grown even stronger. Which floor are you targeting this time?"

"The same as last time." Mo Xin answered calmly.

"Still the 9th Layer?" Wei Guang, the rugged man, shook his head and commented, "Mo Xin, as Black Obsidian City’s top powerhouse, you ought to shoot for the 10th Layer at least, or folks will look down on you."

"Wei Guang, no need to goad me."

"Pushing through the tower risks your very life." Mo Xin stated coolly, "Overconfident fools meet their end."

"I was only giving friendly advice." Wei Guang shook his head and added, "Never thought Black Obsidian City’s champion would turn more cautious year by year."

Mo Xin let out a cold snort and turned away, positioning himself next to Jiang Ye.

"Brother Mo, who was that guy?" Jiang Ye inquired with curiosity.

"Wei Guang from White Obsidian City." Mo Xin snorted coldly, "He’s my old rival. He hit the 9th Layer before too, and this time he’s gearing up for the 10th Layer."

A flicker of conflict appeared in his eyes.

Clearly, Mo Xin burned with ambition to conquer the 10th Layer as well.

Yet the Black Tower brimmed with danger.

It offered a shot at defying destiny, but also courted fatal disaster.

"Brother Mo, don’t push yourself too hard." Jiang Ye reassured him, "Hitting the 9th Layer lets you head to Huanglong Main Star without gambling your life on tougher floors."

"You misunderstand."

Mo Xin shook his head and clarified, "Climbing higher in the Black Tower means better rewards after reaching Huanglong Main Star."

"That’s precisely why geniuses from other ancient cities crave those upper floors."

Jiang Ye understood now.

"So, Brother Mo, you thinking of going for the 10th Layer?" Jiang Ye asked with interest.

"The 10th Layer’s dangers are too steep." Mo Xin shook his head and replied.

At his side, the icy Zhao Zixuan chimed in, "Even if Wei Guang’s ready, he might not make the 10th Layer."

"White Obsidian City has only three prodigies past the 10th Layer."

"Wei Guang isn’t one of them," Zhao Zixuan added.

Jiang Ye gave a slight nod.

The Black Tower’s 10th Layer marked a major hurdle, it seemed.

While the group chatted.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"

More figures burst from the black fog, each unleashing a tremendously potent aura the moment they materialized.

Suddenly, an overwhelming pressure swept through, blanketing the area and making everyone feel dwarfed by towering peaks.

"What crushing might."

"Who could they be?"

"Heavenly talents from White Obsidian City!"

"White Obsidian City’s top three prodigies." Faces paled as all eyes turned that way.

Three prodigies: two males and a female.

The woman among them donned a white veil, her gaze soft like water, her immaculate face flawless and pure, leading the trio.

"It’s Princess Bai Xi."

"She conquered the 12th Layer last time." Wei Guang’s face lit with passion, "Her power ranks just below Zi Yaozhi’s."

"Bai Xi stands as White Obsidian City’s supreme genius."

Wei Guang gazed intently at the veiled beauty, murmuring, "Winning Princess Bai Xi’s heart would make death worthwhile..."

As a prodigy of White Obsidian City, Wei Guang held Bai Xi in awe and deep admiration.

"Bai Xi?" Jiang Ye sharpened his focus.

In the next instant, Jiang Ye’s features tensed a bit.

A chilling menace emanated from the veiled woman, he could feel.

Immensely powerful!

Not only her—the pair trailing her felt equally bottomless.

"Terrifyingly strong." Jiang Ye mused inwardly.

That was rare praise from him.

Even powerhouses like Zhou Xingkong and Chu Jingye hadn’t earned such acclaim.

With Bai Xi and her group arriving, the other geniuses present wilted under the pressure, none bold enough to approach.

But right then.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"

Additional figures materialized, arrayed in purple armor, their presence matching Bai Xi’s crew in intensity.

These newcomers squared off against White Obsidian City’s team, sparking a tense standoff.

"Those are Purple Obsidian City’s heavenly talents," Zhao Zixuan whispered, "Purple Obsidian City and White Obsidian City boast the most geniuses and dominate among the Twelve Ancient Cities."

Jiang Ye nodded, already aware.

Amid the black fog, most challengers matched Zhao Zhen or Bai Wei’s level.

Few had breached the Black Tower’s 9th Layer.

Yet only Purple Obsidian City and White Obsidian City produced those beyond the 10th.

"Bai Xi."

"Planning for the 13th Layer this round?" The lead youth in purple armor from Purple Obsidian City eyed the White Obsidian group.

The white-veiled woman called Bai Xi responded flatly, "My sights go beyond just the 13th Layer."

"Oh?"