Tower Ascension Part 4

Master Ting approached the youngest and most delicate child, Li Xuehua, who would be the final student to enter the tower. Concern crossed his face as he gently rubbed her head. "It's your turn now, little child," he said, a mixture of worry and curiosity in his voice. Li Xuehua's bright and excited eyes met his gaze, betraying her lack of nervousness. She looked over at Shen and Mei Ling, who anxiously awaited her turn, hoping that she too would reach the master level so they could continue their studies together.

With determined steps, Li Xuehua entered the first floor of the tower. A small butterfly monster fluttered before her, its delicate wings catching the light. Without hesitation, Li Xuehua approached the creature and, relying on her physical strength, delivered a single powerful punch. The butterfly perished instantly, and in a blink, Li Xuehua found herself transported to the second floor. The speed of her ascent left the onlookers in awe.

Floor after floor, Li Xuehua encountered a variety of monsters. From flying fish to frogs, cockroaches to birds, she dispatched each foe with a single punch, displaying remarkable strength and precision. Master Ting, who had the privilege of witnessing Li Xuehua's fights, stood transfixed, his mouth agape in astonishment.

On the twentieth floor, the environment shifted, and the challenges intensified. Two agile rabbit monsters awaited her, known for their remarkable speed. Li Xuehua's keen eyes were able to pierce through their movements, allowing her to disappear and seize one rabbit by the tail, effortlessly hurling it into the other. The impact was devastating, resulting in the demise of both creatures. The twenty-first to twenty-fourth floors presented the same challenge, with two monsters on each floor.

As Li Xuehua reached the twenty-fifth floor, the difficulty escalated further. Now, four wolf monsters stood in her path. Memories of her past, when a pack of wolves attacked her village, flashed through her mind. Taking a deep breath, she vanished from sight and, wielding her knife with remarkable skill, swiftly eliminated the wolves. The twenty-sixth floor illuminated, leaving everyone watching in awe at her incredible speed and prowess. Mei Ling, captivated by the speed at which Li Xuehua ascended, turned to Shen with a mix of astonishment and reverence. "Shen, our little sister is a true monster," she exclaimed, her voice filled with admiration.

The gaze of Grandmaster Mao, seated atop the tower, met Li Xuehua's ascent with a knowing nod. He had sensed her celestial power months prior, and now her true potential was being revealed. Excitement gleamed in his eyes as he anticipated the heights she would reach.

Li Xuehua, undeterred by the challenges she faced, pressed onward. As she arrived on the thirty-first floor, she was met with a new trial. Six menacing bee monsters buzzed with deadly speed. Li Xuehua, displaying the grace of an acrobat, tumbled through the air, skillfully slashing down each bee with precision. Her killing intent surged, and a wave of excitement coursed through her being, causing even Master Ting's hair to stand on end.