Chapter 289: Chapter 184: Challenge the Star Dome Tower, Memory of Starry Sky_2
[The Direct View Association, who have always prided themselves on their nobility, are somewhat disheartened.]
[It openly admits that although it has not met you, it knows from your robe that you are the president of the Direct View Association in the alien city. As a member of the same association, and a president with even more strength, you will surely surpass the Multivision Association of this city.]
[It bows to you repeatedly, claiming that it will notify the president of the Direct View Association of this city to come and witness your ascent. If you can reach the fortieth floor, the association will hold a grand banquet to celebrate your triumph.]
[After saying this, the ’Direct View Association’s Scholar’ waves farewell and gradually disappears, its silhouette trembling and blurring at the edge of the illusion, until it is no longer visible...]
[Do you wish to enter the ’Star Dome Tower’ and begin the climb?]
Those who can become presidents of the Association hold a Knowledge that needs no elaboration, certainly far beyond that of Lin Xun.
If they can only reach the thirty-ninth floor of the high tower, you can imagine how difficult the subsequent ascent would be.
He hopes to use his only challenge opportunity to reach the ninety-ninth floor of the Star Dome Tower, which is essentially an impossible task.
"It’s a bit frustrating. If I exit the illusion now and go outside to upgrade my abilities, according to the text, the illusion will also disappear, and there will be no chance to enter again..."
As Lin Xun was deliberating, something suddenly occurred to him.
He opens his item column and looks at a tool.
[’Book of Illusions - Footage of Scholar Rona’s Bath’ (Tool)... The illusion in the book has disappeared, replaced by mysterious characters left by the scholar.]
[If you use this tool, you will be able to record the ’Remnant Knowledge Illusion’ you see. Click on this tool again, and you can enter the recorded Knowledge Illusion.]
"Rona gifted me this blank book of illusions, perhaps to enable me to record the Knowledge Illusion of the ’Star Dome Tower’ and get the chance to repeatedly enter the illusion."
With this thought in mind, he clicks to use the tool.
[You open the flirtatious cover of the empty book of illusions.]
[A great suction force emerges, slowly transforming the illusionary high tower piercing the sky into dazzling streams of light that are absorbed into the book...]
[The scene before your eyes fades, you are rejected by this world and separated from the ’Remnant Knowledge Illusion’...]
[In a daze, beneath your feet are still the broken bricks of the ancient ruins...]
[The item in your possession, the ’Book recording Illusions - Footage of Scholar Rona’s Bath’ (Tool) has changed.]
[You have acquired the ’Book recording Illusions - Climbing Journey of the Star Dome Tower’ (Tool)]
[The cover of the book no longer depicts the blurry image of a beautiful woman emerging from a bath, but a majestic high tower beneath the stars.]
"Job done, now I can repeatedly challenge the ’Star Dome Tower’!"
Lin Xun can’t wait to use the book of illusions.
The illusion of the sky-high tower once again appears before his eyes.
Just as he is about to enter the tower, the scholar who just walked out looking disappointed appears again.
With no other choice, he has to go through the same sequence once again.
[You push open the main door and step into the tower.]
[You only feel a flash before your eyes, and your view is replaced by endless nothingness. The emptiness is not deep and dark, but filled with countless bright stars that form a galaxy flowing overhead.]
[You look up at the neon-like colored stars and are deeply attracted by the view, forgetting where you are.]
[Only after a long time do you regain your senses. You notice that there is a layer of green starlight array between you and the void.]
[Not only are you standing on this array of starlight, but there’s also a scholar ahead whose face is obscured by a wide hat brim.]
[You understand that only by defeating this silent scholar will you be able to ascend to a higher level.]
[Do you want to challenge the ’Star Tower First Floor Guardian’?]
Lin Xun smiles slightly, decisively clicking ’yes’.
[You suddenly open your numerous compound eyes, and countless characters appear out of thin air, surging towards the silent scholar...]
[His skull explodes with a loud bang!]
[You have defeated the ’Star Tower First Floor Guardian’, but you did not gain any experience points.]
"Tch, it was too easy, there was no challenge at all."
While Lin Xun verbally belittles the challenge, he knows in his heart that if the scholar’s words are true, and each floor of the tower is harder than the last, the strength of the guardians in the higher levels could be terrifying.
[The starlight array beneath your feet slowly ascends, taking you higher.]
[The dazzling galaxy above your head is now closer.]
[Looking ahead, a silent scholar has appeared out of nowhere...]
[Do you want to challenge the ’Star Tower Second Floor Guardian’?]
"Just bring it on! Direct View President, let me see your limits!"
Lin Xun was progressing aggressively, continually defeating Star Tower’s guard. Every time he successfully challenged one, the starlight array beneath his feet would ascend, not only taking him to the next level but also bringing him closer to the starry river overhead.
[You have defeated the ’Tenth Floor Guard of Star Tower’. You did not gain experience.]
[The starlight array under your feet is slowly ascending, taking you higher.]
[The flowing bright star river above your head is closer to you. You gaze at the river, observing countless stars. You seem to have gained some insights.]
[You have gained ’Memory of the Starry Sky’ (Item)]
"Huh? I got rewards!"
Lin Xun initially thought he had to break through ninety-nine levels to receive the associated rewards. He didn’t expect to get an item just from challenging the tenth floor.
[’Memory of Starry Sky’ is a misty and confusing light, occasionally flickering images of certain memories. Looking at these scenes, they appear to be countless stars in a distant galaxy.]
[Using this item will increase the upper limit of your Knowledge by 1000 points.]
"Damn! Those scholars and presidents, they all love to challenge the tower. It seems increasing the Knowledge limit is the biggest benefit, even superior to face-saving competitions."
Before, Lin Xun had to painstakingly read books, research materials, and observe monsters to acquire Knowledge.
Only when Knowledge reached a critical point could it overload and increase the limit.
However, here, challenging the tower directly increased the limit.
It’s like a warrior who has always used a mouse to fast forward while wiping his long gun with the other hand, suddenly discovering high-tech equipment like VR. This allows an immersive, immersive experience.
Suddenly his hands are free, surrendering froth-mouthed.
"That makes sense, some of the followers switched to Stars. After all, why need a bicycle when you already have a motorbike!"
Lin Xun suddenly felt that ’Almighty True Knowledge’ was not living up to its name.
He didn’t hesitate and directly clicked to use the item.
Most of his Knowledge skills were related to the Knowledge limit. Enhancing the Knowledge limit was equivalent to enhancing the power of skills, which was of great help for climbing the tower.
[You have used ’Memory of the Starry Sky’ (Item)]
[Your Knowledge limit has increased by 1000 points!]
[Your current Knowledge has increased from 600/5200 to 600/6200!]
[You are more powerful!]
[You don’t know if it’s just your imagination, but you suddenly feel that the star river overhead is incredibly bright and attractive, with an undeniable urge to immerse yourself in it.]
Lin Xun’s heart shivered.
Sure enough, there were side effects to effortlessly raising the Knowledge limit!
After using the ’Memory of Starry Sky’, you unconsciously feel a connection to the stars.
Perhaps some scholars have strong faith, but out of their desire for knowledge, they insist on climbing the tower.
Even if they vaguely feel the stars becoming more attractive, they can only sink deeper.
"’Bright Stars’ are quite good at this, using the curiosity of the ’Almighty True Knowledge’ followers to convert them into their own believers."
Fortunately, the ’Star Dome Tower’ has been destroyed. Otherwise, a large number of followers under ’Almighty True Knowledge’ might have switched their faith.
Lin Xun thought of many ignored clues in an instant.
The ’Servant of Knowledge God’ allowed him to open blind boxes in the ’Book of Favored’, and he received weapons like the ’Starlight Cross Sword’ typically used by Star Monsters.
In the memory of the ’Ancient War’ from the ’Dark Dragon Knight’, however, all his enemies were Star Monsters.
The ’Starlight Cross Sword’ didn’t seem like it was meant for Star Monsters, but probably for human believers who had defected to Stars.
"The war between gods is too deep. Me, I better just focus on increasing my own strength."
Lin Xun contemplated for a while and decided to return to the Multivision Association before continuing to challenge the tower.
According to previous records, there are still remnants of ’Bright Stars’ power in these ruins of the Star Dome Tower.
This can allow ’Almighty True Knowledge’ to ignore this place.
Once he leaves, ’Almighty True Knowledge’ will continue to observe him. If he really gets confused by Stars, ’Almighty True Knowledge’ will also send watchdogs to defend him.
"Defeating the ’Beast of Disorderly Knowledge’ can also gain a BUFF to increase the Knowledge limit. It really is killing two birds with one stone."
He exited the illusion, took the expert carriage, and quickly returned to the Multivision Association.
He couldn’t wait to read the illusion books again...
