Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 72 - 64 Gravity Tower

Chapter 72: Chapter 64 Gravity Tower

Xiafeng Academy, a national high-grade academy, extends across a vast area, built along a mountain, even reaching beyond the Royal Capital, covering nearly a hundred kilometers, astoundingly large.

Inside the academy, there are towering and majestic buildings standing in rows, verdant woods, and lakes with rippling blue waves; mountains and waters are so beautifully arranged that they uplift the spirit and please the eyes.

Along the way, one can see enormous cultivation fields where dozens to hundreds of students practice boxing together, study various powerful martial arts, and experienced instructors guide them by the side.

In the woods, waterfalls thunderously fall, clouds and mist rise, with mist pervading the air, where a few students with extraordinary cultivation meditate under the waterfalls to temper their bodies.

One could also see on each martial arts arenas, many students engaged in competitive battles, with swords and sabers crisscrossing and martial arts being exchanged.

Everything displayed the vibrant vitality of Xiafeng Academy, where numerous students were diligently cultivating, striving to become stronger, and would one day become powerhouses of the country.

Ye Chen sauntered leisurely along the main road, neither too fast nor too slow, nodding appreciatively at these cultivation spots. After all, Xiafeng Academy was a high-grade academy established with the support of a dynastic kingdom, and with a thousand years of continual revisions and improvements, it had gradually perfected a systematic cultivation method, which was more comprehensive and conducive to cultivating true powerhouses compared to the Ye Family and other local clans.

Two years had passed, and the Kingdom Academy remained unchanged.

"Young brother, I see you have many thoughts, you must rarely return to the academy, right?" The Thirteenth Prince was also there, walking alongside Ye Chen.

Because of the presence of the Thirteenth Prince, they constantly attracted astonished glances from students along the way.

Although the Thirteenth Prince was still a member of Xiafeng Academy, his amazing cultivation talent shown from a young age and his achievement of innate potential at the age of sixteen had made the Royal Family place great hope and importance on him, giving him access to considerable cultivation resources within the Royal Family.

It could be said that compared to staying at the academy, the Royal Family could provide a more abundant cultivation environment. Entering Xiafeng Academy was merely a rule of the Royal Family. It was a tradition passed down by ancestors that every member of the Royal bloodline must undergo further study in Xiafeng Academy, a rule that descendants from every generation must abide by.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, the Thirteenth Prince was rarely seen in the academy, and his appearance always became the focus of attention.

However, this time, what people were even more concerned about was the mysterious youth by his side.

Because they saw the Thirteenth Prince taking the initiative to walk alongside a stranger, and not just any stranger, but in a parallel, shoulder-to-shoulder manner, they were shocked and couldn’t help but take a few more glances. They wanted to know who this youth was, someone so regarded by the Thirteenth Prince, treated as an equal, which was quite rare.

After all, considering the Thirteenth Prince’s status and position, there were very few among his peers who could make him take this step.

Unfortunately, although the youth’s face was not covered, no one recognized Ye Chen along the way. Occasionally, some people thought Ye Chen looked somewhat familiar, as if they had seen him somewhere before, but ultimately, they couldn’t recall who he was.

Facing the astonished gazes of the people, Ye Chen remained undisturbed, calm and serene, answering the Thirteenth Prince’s question, "Actually, you’re right. I rarely return to Xiafeng Academy. To be more precise, this is my first time back in the last two years."

The Thirteenth Prince couldn’t help but give Ye Chen another look, quite astonished that he had only returned to the academy after two years. Where had he been all this time?

This made him quite curious, subconsciously guessing if the two years he was away were what allowed Ye Chen to grow to this point.

Naturally, he was tactful enough not to ask. Being born in the Royal Family, he was much more mature than ordinary people, thought more deeply, and understood that these were the other’s secrets. Asking rashly would only add to the other’s displeasure.

Along the way, the Thirteenth Prince and Ye Chen strolled through the academy, chatting leisurely. The Thirteenth Prince, true to his reputation, had a remarkable intellect and exceptional eloquence, often finding suitable topics for casual conversation that did not bore, adding a bright touch to the otherwise dull atmosphere, and earning Ye Chen’s increased favor.

Finally, the two stopped walking, for not far ahead stood a black stone tower. This tower was extraordinary: although it had only nine levels, it appeared enormously tall, standing a hundred meters high, located within the inner part of Xiafeng Academy.

At the sight of this black stone tower, Ye Chen, who was usually calm and deep, finally showed some fluctuation in his eyes.

Gravity Tower!

This is the name of the pitch-black stone tower, aptly named the Gravity Tower, which also possesses the cultivation ancient tower with gravity.

One could say that the origins of this Gravity Tower are not simple; it was not built by the Xiafeng Academy, because creating a cultivation space filled with gravity is exceedingly difficult. It could not be constructed by ordinary people unless their cultivation reached an extremely high level and they had profound insights into the Heavenly Earth Dao, or they had considerable expertise in the Array Dao. Otherwise, it would be impossible to establish.

The Gravity Tower at Xiafeng Academy was allegedly a divine artifact obtained by an unparalleled ancestor of Xiafeng Country during his travels across the continent in a mysterious divine miracle and was brought back, establishing the Gravity Tower at Xiafeng Academy.

This time, one of Ye Chen’s main goals in coming to Xiafeng Academy was this Gravity Tower.

As a Body Refiner, he knew clearer than anyone that the training method involving doubled gravity could greatly speed up the progression of Body Refinement, accelerating the training speed of the two major Body Refining Techniques, a benefit unmatched by other places.

Under doubled gravity, the entire body could withstand the gravitational force, subject to immense pressure.

Training under such conditions was very grueling, causing blood circulation to be obstructed and even the flow of Inner Strength and True Yuan to become as slow as a tortoise. However, if one persevered, it would undoubtedly make the training twice as effective, hammering and strengthening the flesh.

This was the real advantage of gravity, but the precondition was being able to withstand the intense gravity; otherwise, the advantage could become a deadly threat. Historically, there had been students who could not withstand the gravity in the Gravity Tower and died from bleeding from all orifices.

The Thirteenth Prince said, "Young brother, do you intend to enter this Gravity Tower to train immediately?"

Ye Chen replied, "Exactly."

Once he entered the Gravity Tower to cultivate, he could accelerate his training progress, and naturally, Ye Chen wouldn’t give it up.

Moreover, for him, there was nowhere else in Xiafeng Academy worth wandering around. Rather than wasting time, he might as well spend it on cultivating to regain his former peak state as soon as possible.

Here, the Thirteenth Prince decided to part ways with Ye Chen. He also had other important matters to attend to upon his return to the Academy, not just for the purpose of cultivation.

Ye Chen arrived at the first floor of the Gravity Tower, where there was a reception desk. Those who wanted to train in the Gravity Tower needed to register here before they could be granted access to train inside the tower.

The registration was simple; one only needed to hand over their student token to the personnel at the reception for registration.

"Ye Chen, sixteen years old, Yellow-level Academy..."

The staff at the registration counter took an extra glance at Ye Chen due to his name. After all, two years prior, this name had once shaken several major countries and became famous throughout the world.

"Students from the Yellow-level Academy can choose to train in the gravity rooms on the first three floors. However, do not train excessively to avoid bodily harm; half a day at a time should suffice." The staff kindly reminded Ye Chen of some precautions, advising him not to rush too much.

Ye Chen smiled and nodded; after all, it was all out of kindness, and he naturally wouldn’t keep a cold face.

Shortly after entering the Gravity Tower, the Thirteenth Prince arrived and, seeing only the registration staff in the empty reception area, shook his head slightly in disappointment, "I’m too late."

Upon seeing the Thirteenth Prince, the registration staff promptly saluted, "Your Highness, Prince."

The Thirteenth Prince’s eyes suddenly lit up and he asked, "Tell me, did a young man enter the Gravity Tower a short while ago, perhaps around sixteen or seventeen years old?"

The registration staff looked unclear but nodded honestly, "Yes, Your Highness, a young man did enter the Gravity Tower to train."

"Do you know his name?" The Thirteenth Prince had specifically come for this purpose; not knowing the name would make it difficult to find him.

The staff replied, "I know, his name is Ye Chen."

"Ye Chen!?" The Thirteenth Prince’s eyes widened in great surprise.