{Primal Conjurer} :: Two primal spirits of the same level are called to your side. Currently available spirits (Troll, Manticore, Dullahan, Basilisk, Red Dragon}
There were two new additions of available spirits, the Red Dragon out of the two of them seeming very enticing. Noah felt that his strength continued to break through more and more boundaries as he finished sorting everything out and neared the time where he would be descending the Aqua Tower for the treasures and information lying beneath it. The Golden Serum was something only the most powerful Atlanteans and Merfolk had the luxury to receive, and he wanted to be among them.
He finished moving rapidly across the three worlds and settled back in Atlantis once again, leaving the inhabitants of both the newly connected worlds to adapt to the new changes. His homeworld was undergoing the process where the essence in the surroundings continued to increase every hour as the feedback between the Beast World stabilized more and more.
With the connection of two worlds, it was something spectacular for Noah as he now had the reserves of two planets to use. He didn't feel any sort of boundless strength from it though, similarly to how when he first awakened he felt nothing with his focus remaining blank.
All he did was access the abundant reserves to cast skills as much as he wished. There wasn't any feeling of using too much when he was connected to one world, and now that it was two he didn't think he would ever come across that feeling.
The future looked grand as he made his way from the lodging and into the bright world of Atlantis. Today was particularly bustling as many Atlanteans and Merfolk were headed towards the surroundings of Aqua Tower to watch the possible rise of new Seekers of Atlantis.
Noah found himself a Hydro Train and he soon arrived at the location that used to be quiet and serene, now being fully packed with colorful figures of mermaids and other interesting individuals.
The Aqua Tower stood grandly as it was now surrounded on all sides by figures floating in the sea. The information on how the event would be going down was already given to Noah beforehand as he found other Champions letting out waves of fearsome power standing in front of the doors of the tower.
He swam across the masses and soon joined the group waiting below, drawing in their attention as their eyes briefly turned to look at the new arrival that would be competing with them. There were two Atlanteans boasting the same golden hair as he was, both decked in colorful pulsating suits that made them stand out. There were also two Mermaids and a Merman holding onto piercing tridents as they floated grandly near the entrance.
Today, six champions would be descending the Aqua Tower, and new Seekers would possibly be chosen. Merfolk and Atlanteans gathered as they looked at the six figures letting out waves of power at the center of all the attention.
"I see Juda is trying the challenge once again, but he can never seem to pass the 61st floor in the past year!"
"Haha you think it's that easy? This is a challenge where Golden Commanders shine, and he has yet to promote his strength to that level."
Various discussions were occurring as Ula appeared in front of the six of them, the event about to begin.
"Who's that handsome lad on the side though? I don't think I've ever seen him before."
"Oh, that guy? I saw him arriving in the city a while back. It's fresh fish that might either surprise us or become another repeater for the months to come before he gives up."
"Don't count him out, it could be the dark horse of this race to the depths of the Aqua Tower."
Noah's figure that wasn't seen before was drawing some attention from the floating Merfolk and Atlanteans as the discussions and collections of more and more of them packed the surroundings of the tower.
The challenge to become Seekers of Atlantis, gaining the Golden Serum that gave huge advancements to the strength of the body, as well as the knowledge of the last remaining clues that would locate the treasure of the first king, would soon begin.
Chapter 159 - Overwhelming Pressure
The tower in front of them was massive, but the inside of it was even more spectacular. The six Champions were entered through the wide doors of the tower as soon as the set time reached.
Noah felt the changes around him as he felt slight pressure after he entered the first floor, with no other changes besides that. The first floor was an expansive room of brightly glowing fauna, giving the tower a calming look as the six champions looked among one another and then descended onto the wide black space at the center of the room that transferred them to the next floor.
Outside of the Aqua Tower where Atlanteans and Merfolk were congregated, a bright blue screen had appeared beside the large tower that showed six names.
Three were neon in color and three were golden, signifying three Legendary and three Mythical individuals taking this challenge today.
The inhabitants of Atlantis watched the movement of names on the screen with rapt attention while discussing their movements.
In a few minutes, all six names were on the twentieth floor as they passed through them with ease, their powerful bodies withstanding the pressure as if it was nothing.
Noah continued to feel the increasing pressure around him, but every time he entered another floor and increased pressure descended, his body would adapt and the pressure would be reduced.
He wasn't forced to use any skills to take the pressure head-on so far.
Another tens of minutes passed and the names in a golden shade that signified Mythical individuals on the screen were leading ahead and had reached the fiftieth floor, with the ones at Legendary stage still passing through the floors in the forties.
"Its exciting so far, not a single dud that has suddenly dropped out has appeared below the 50th floor so far."
"Ah, I'm jealous just imagining what the one to reach the furthest floor today will receive. Can you imagine the enhancement that comes with a Golden Serum that is highly concentrated? Someone might even be able to gain the Golden Sea Body that we've only heard about from history."
"Haha that myth? There were very few in history that were able to reach the 100th floor. It's unlikely you'll see history write itself today"
There were many discussions and arguments going around as the inhabitants of Atlantis watched the names continuing to descend down the Aqua Tower.
Ula was closely watching the names, even more at the golden shining name of Noah. He was the Atlantean from the City of Liquinia that just arrived in Atlantis and was trying this for the first time, yet he followed the others with ease as his name remained in the top 3 of those descending down.
The floors of the Aqua Tower were all similar in their designs, having resplendently glowing faunas growing amongst the pristine floors with pulsing blue lines running on the walls.
The arduous journey down the tower continued as the Atlanteans and Merfolk finally noticed a change. One name had pulled away from the others!
"Who is leading?!"
Their sharp eyes saw the glowing name that read Noah, as he stepped on the 65th floor faster than the other 5 Champions. The moment his feet landed onto the floor, he felt a crumbling pressure that he couldn't withstand with his body alone. His face hardened as he quickly activated the fifth style of Mountain Sea Sect, [Descent of the Emperor].
ZOOM!
A shining light resounded out as the regal aura and outline of an emperor wrapped around Noah, a shining blue crown appearing above his head as his shoulders that were slumped raised again. He let out a deep breath as his body was raised, the pressure still palpitating but bearable.
He glanced around the floor that didn't seem to have any sophisticated machines or items that continued to cause this increasing pressure, and even going down to a similar sea level on the outside shouldn't change the pressure by this much. Noah knew why he was here though, so he persevered. His advance was unhindered as he continued, his goal being the most concentrated serum at the lowest floor of the Aqua Tower, as well as the information he would gain from reac
hing the lowest floor.
Surprised gasps and discussions continued outside as an unknown name took the lead for the challenge to select more Seekers of Atlantis. In a location not too far from the Aqua Tower, an Atlantean with the usual golden hair stood atop a ferocious [War Shark] as he observed the happenings of the tower below him.
The rapidly moving name that continued to descend through the floors caught his eyes as his figure came closer to the Aqua Tower. The appearance of the [War Shark] that moved closer to the Aqua Tower caught the attention of the surrounding Atlanteans and Merfolk as the discussion quieted down somewhat, the person appearing was undoubtedly someone of high importance
He stood grandly atop the [War Shark] as the masses parted, coming near the entrance of the tower where Ula, the mermaid that had been taking care of Noah, bowed down towards him.
"Prince."
The man referred to as the prince nodded towards Ula as he asked.
"What do we know about him?"
"He's an Atlantean that appeared in the City of Liquinia a while back. He passed through the trial of becoming a champion with ease, and now seems to be doing the same."
The Prince nodded as he continued.
"That's all we know?"
"Yes, Prince."
A sharp light passed through his eyes as he heard this and looked at the name that continued to rise higher in the ranks as it continued to descend. The 70th floor was soon reached as the watchers outside floated with bated breaths. Would a Seeker be crowned just like this?
They didn't have to wait long as a blue light was released from the tower, expanding outwards as cheers were released from the floating Atlanteans and Merfolk. The release of blue light signified that the 71st floor was reached!
OOOH!
The sharp light in the Prince's eyes increased as a light smile appeared on his face. Finally, yet another Seeker would join them. He was thinking of a way to give them a grand welcome, when his thoughts stopped as the light that was on the 71st floor...quickly entered 72.
Silence came to the surroundings as the people realized what had occurred. The contestant Noah, had not taken the prize at the 71st floor, and continued further down. Excitement began to course through the bodies of those watching as a thought appeared in all of their minds. Were they about to witness something incredible?
A few minutes back before Noah went further down the tower, a mechanical voice had resounded on the 71st floor as soon as he stepped in.
[Successfully cleared 70 floors, Grade 3 Golden Serum is available as a reward. The modification that will be carried out will grant you a body that will be as tough as Neon Battle Suits. Will you claim the reward or continue?]
An elevated clear glass table magically rose from the ground as mechanical attachments with long needles appeared in the room. The tubes had golden liquid flowing through them as they waited for Noah's reply. He looked around at the astounding sight as his face remained firm and he replied.
"I will continue!"
Chapter 160 - A Blue Dragon Adorned with a Crown
"I will continue!"
The tone was steady and carried no doubts, the mechanical voice replying a second after.
[Good Luck.]
The many mechanical arms holding golden liquid inside them and the long vacant table retracted as the expansive black space to the lower floors appeared. Noah did not take any chances for the lower floors as before he descended. He cast the first five forms of Mountain Sea Sect's Six Styles as he felt his body continue to come under increasing pressure. The skills seamlessly mixed together as he felt the strain disappear.
The [Blue Fortress] skill caused the outline of the Emperor to become even more solid as the [Wings of the Sea] and [Healing Water] continued to give support as his steps became easier and any fractures that formed were immediately covered.
The Aqua Tower was a trial only those born in the depth of the seas could complete, with only the most talented of Atlanteans and Merfolk having powerful bodies and abilities to withstand increased pressure to begin with. It weeded out those that were weak and only let the strong pass through to obtain the reward.
Someone at the Neon Commander level, or really legendary rank, would have to be at the top of this rank to withstand and make it to the 71st floor where a Grade 3 Golden Serum would be administered for them to gain a boost that would make their bodies as tough as the Battle Armor they wore. If anybody had the skills to descend down more floors and obtain a serum of an even higher grade though…
Noah disregarded the thoughts of the Grade 3 Serum as his figure quickly went down the wide black space that would transfer him to the next floor, going down further below as he looked forward to discovering just how strong this pressure could become.
The pressure only continued to increase on the next floor, and Noah's figure was transferred to the next floor instantly as he felt the pressure crushing down on him once more. His body encased in the [Descent of the Emperor] and surrounded by the other four styles of techniques remained strong.
A blue light shined out as his body adapted, and he continued to move forward. The heavy pressure seemed to cause cracks to form on the blue form that he was encased in. The style of [Healing Water] continued working at maximum capacity to repair and heal any cracks that formed.
The Atlanteans and Merfolk outside continued to watch with bated breaths as they saw the name shining in gold continue down from the 71st floor to the 75th floor in but an instant, and the name continue to go down unhindered.
The person who Ula referred to as the prince had taken out a mechanical device and pressed a few buttons on it, a message being sent to a few people of high importance. Something spectacular would be happening in Atlantis today.
He played within the mechanical device for only a few seconds, but when he looked back up again the golden name indicating Noah was already on the 79th floor.
The other 5 contestants that were still descending seemed to be all but forgotten as all the attention was turned to one person.
On the 79th floor, Noah really felt the strain on his already cast skill and body, as the pressure seemed to come on all sides. Even though he didn't want to do it yet, he was forced to cast the sixth style of the Mountain Sea Sect's Secret Techniques, the [Dragon Form]
ZOOM!
A tremendous blast of power erupted outwards as Noah was elevated and his body appeared 10 meters higher in the air.
A blue outline of a ferocious regal dragon began to form all around him, his body placed at the forefront and the center of its head
The blue dragon that required a Mythical cultivator, as well as multiple Legendary and Epic cultivators to power up, was cast in the hands of the lone Noah.
OONG
The skill finished being cast as a blue dragon resplendently came to light. The pressure that was weighing down on Noah became completely ignored at the advent of this skill.
This wasn't just the Blue Dragon by itself, it was the blue dragon that was cast while the rest of the five styles of the Mountain Sea Sect were also cast.
The outline of the Blue Dragon had an arrogant expression on its face as a blue crown laid on top of it. Besides the two resplendent blue wings on its back, even shinier white ones had appeared on it, giving the picture of a dragon that had four wings powerfully attached on its back.
Its scales and figure that were somewhat transparent when it was cast by the cultivators was now much more solid, making the figure of the dragon look extremely real and indistinguishable from the real one.
ROAR!
A roar of power escaped the jaws of the resplendent blue dragon as the crown on its head shined.
The pressure was offset by a huge amount as the outline of the dragon went towards the black space that led towards the lower floors, its large claw just swiping downwards before it's body was transported down to the 80th floor, and then quickly to the 81st.
The moment that this was passed, what appeared on the 71st floor occurred
once more, a mechanical voice ringing out.
[Successfully descended 80 floors. Grade 2 Golden Serum is available as the reward. Will you take the reward or continue?]
A stentorian voice resounded from the head of the blue dragon as Noah replied.
"I will continue!"
The empty table and mechanical arms that had called the liquids positing through them had briefly appeared and disappeared once again as another black space appeared on the ground of the 81st floor. With no period of waiting, Noah went down once again.
85th. 86th. 87th. 88th. 89th. 90th. 91st. The same scene and the same repetition occurred on the 91st floor.
[Successfully descended 90 floors. Grade 1 Golden Serum available for the reward. Will you take the reward or continue?]
The mechanical voice rang out as Noah stood protected inside the form of the blue dragon. He had already come this far, and if he stopped here and took the reward, he would be disqualified from proceeding forward. He felt confident to continue until he received the ultimate prize.
The pressure that continued to increase had not been able to do a single thing to the powerful [Dragon Form] that required to be powered up by many, many beings.
Noah didn't even know the extent of its power as he continued his descent down the tower which he knew should have increased pressure that would bring the most average Mythical individuals to their knees. He replied with the same determined voice.
[I will continue.]
His actions didn't mean too much to him because he already planned to go all the way down until he got the most concentrated form of the Golden Serum and the most specific information on the whereabouts of the Supreme Treasure, the Trident of Neptune.
But his actions were causing shocking waves on the surrounding waters outside of the Aqua Tower. Be it Merfolk or Atlantean, they were all staring in stupefaction as they watched the name Noah Osmont climb higher and higher on the board observing the six champions.
People soon noticed something on the separate leaderboard that was attached to the Aqua Tower different from the electronic screen that was showing these six contestants today. Another name had appeared as it climbed through the ranks that were established for a long time.
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