C14 Prodigy Was Born

Just moments after Wang Shan parted ways with the Tower Protecting Divine Beast, the area outside the tower was teeming with life and clamor.

Onlookers gazed at the illuminated nine levels of the tower and gasped in awe.

Among this new generation of cultivators, why was Wang Shan so exceptional that he managed to light up all nine levels in one attempt?

The Tower Protecting Elder took several hearty swigs of fine wine, lamenting that Cloud City had at last found its prodigy.

"Conquering the Nine-level Tower has always been my dream. No one has ever achieved it before. To think that today, Wang Shan has made it a reality," the Tower Protecting Elder rejoiced.

Just then, the doors of the Nine-level Tower swung open, and a figure emerged to the eager anticipation of the crowd.

Upon his arrival, he was met with a barrage of stares.

Envy colored most of those gazes.

The cultivators who had only reached the first level were particularly taken aback, regretting their excessive honesty.

But they knew all too well that even if they had managed to reach the second level by force, they would have been repelled by some immense power.

Not everyone could be as fortunate or as exceptional as Wang Shan, effortlessly reaching the ninth level unscathed.

In fact, when Wang Shan descended from the tower, his clothes were pristine, without a trace of dust, and his forehead was free of sweat.

This clearly demonstrated that ascending the Nine-level Tower was a walk in the park for him, as simple as drinking water.

It wasn't long before the crowd noticed the Golden Identity Card in Wang Shan's hand.

This sight stirred even greater envy among the cultivators.

Why were they issued the standard white identity cards while Wang Shan held the prestigious golden one?

The unfairness of it all was palpable.

Suddenly, a throng of cultivators encircled Wang Shan.

Eight of them, as if by prior agreement, simultaneously challenged Wang Shan to a duel to the death!

Clearly, Wang Shan's prominence and boldness had made him a target for these eight cultivators.

Hearing their challenge, Wang Shan simply smiled with quiet confidence. "Even if you all come at me together, you won't stand a chance. I can easily defeat you."

Wang Shan's statement provoked the ire of eight cultivators.

They had long harbored a grudge against Wang Shan!

In a flash, they began to channel their cultivation techniques, aiming to launch an assault on Wang Shan.

Alas.

The eight cultivators were unable to execute even a single technique before being turned into ice.

Wang Shan gazed at the frozen figures and sneered, "Considering we're from the same town, I'll spare you this time. But if you dare to challenge me again, don't blame me for not showing mercy."

With those words, Wang Shan took his leave, swiftly descending the mountain on a flying arrow.

The Tower Protecting Elder, witnessing the fate of the eight ice-bound cultivators, shuddered.

"Wang Shan is truly formidable. At just fifteen, he's mastered the Heaven Rank Water Condensing Arts to such a degree. He froze eight cultivators in a mere second. Had he simply nudged these ice sculptures, they would be nothing but shattered remains by now."

Today had been a day of astonishing revelations for the Tower Protecting Elder.

The Tower Protecting Elder knew without a doubt that he was no match for Wang Shan.

"I, as a Two-star Cultivator, have grown old. Cloud City has birthed a Prodigy. From this day forward, Cloud City will become world-renowned because of him."

Watching Wang Shan's retreating figure, the Tower Protecting Elder seemed to foresee his dazzling future. Sharing the same roots in Cloud City, he felt both joy and pride.

Thus began the illustrious chapter of Wang Shan's life. Having illuminated nine lamps, he had already captured the covert attention of numerous formidable figures.