Light Fortress-Chapter 1528 - 224: Ice Sea Mission

The Source Tower operates through Extraordinary Array Patterns set up by the Double Gods.

In a common sense explanation, these patterns are akin to the "elevators" in a skyscraper, only they are more convenient and faster!

Only those who have been authenticated or are recognized by those with authority can enter the tower.

And aside from the Flame Master, those who enter the tower have access to different areas depending on their level of authority...

Gu Xiaoman originally wanted to return directly to her "residence".

Yet upon entering the tower, Array Patterns enveloped her, and as the light transformed, she found herself in the public area in the middle of the Source Tower.

"Xiaoman, you’re back?"

The speaker was Cloud Tiger, sitting on a high seat at the end of the hall, a gentle smile on his face.

In front of him, in the broad hall, several young figures stood dispersed.

As the Array Patterns took shape and the sound of wind dissipated, these people turned around, drawn by the motion, to look at Gu Xiaoman.

As one of the Four Divine Envoys, Cloud Tiger, besides the Divine Throne and the Angel Envoy, holds the highest authority openly acknowledged in the Source Tower, able to enter any part of this Tower of Heaven.

But his "special privileges" were about to come to an end.

Now is the time for him to choose his successor.

"Lord Yun Hu, I’ve just finished my training and I’m very tired," Gu Xiaoman said expressionlessly. "If you have nothing urgent, I will take my leave."

"No rush."

Cloud Tiger smiled and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to formally introduce the young lady before you... don’t underestimate her; she is hailed as the most outstanding talent in the Source Tower in the past decade, and also the owner of the prospective S-level ability [Dissolving Dream]."

The gaze of several young figures fell on Gu Xiaoman.

They carefully looked at this unremarkable girl, their eyes flickering.

Gu Xiaoman knew.

The probability is high that those gathered here are the candidates under Cloud Tiger’s command.

She sensed slightly, the strongest one among them was a silver-haired man nearly two meters tall, probably in the eighth or ninth layer of the deep water area... Is this Rhein City’s Sidal?

Their gazes met for an instant.

Sidal, expressionless, held his sword at his waist. Though silent, his sharpness was apparent.

"These people harbor animosity towards me..."

Gu Xiaoman’s expression remained unchanged, but she had already guessed most of what was happening.

The Red Dragon has yet to announce the candidates.

Most likely... he wants to put her forth.

With the succession of the Four Divine Envoys, the position as the lead envoy naturally needs replacement as well; that’s why she became the focus of these candidates.

Cloud Tiger looked at the young people under his command and slowly said, "You all have come from the Four Realms, through wind and rain, not easy. If you can compete with the owner of the [Dissolving Dream] ability, whether win or lose, such a journey wouldn’t be in vain."

The dagger is revealed.

He was straightforward, summoning Gu Xiaoman here to make his intentions clear.

"Lord Yun Hu, Red Phosphorus has a presumptuous request... May I dare to ask if, fortunate to meet today, Red Phosphorus can spar with Miss Xiaoman, such a prospective S-level genius?"

Immediately, a young woman clad in red robes stood out.

This young woman named Red Phosphorus, about eighteen or nineteen years old, had a pretty face. She had just advanced to the third rank, with four silver shiny flying knives floating around her, clearly a Spiritual Transcendent.

Though her realm wasn’t exceptionally high among peers, Red Phosphorus passed the eighth layer of the Double God Dream.

Judging by her performance in the dream trial alone, Red Phosphorus could already compete with some "genius Transcendents!"

Yet she was deeply scheming, deliberately emphasizing the words "prospective S-level."

Prospective S-level means it is not S-level!

"Do not be rude."

Cloud Tiger frowned and scolded, "Xiaoman is the ’designated successor’ of the Red Dragon Envoy, not someone you can challenge at will."

Gu Xiaoman watched silently at the scene, watching these people act.

"Lord, please forgive... Red Phosphorus is from the remote frontier and unaware of Upper City’s rules."

Red Phosphorus apologized promptly, but soon pretended not to understand, perplexedly inquired, "But before I came, I heard that the position of Divine Envoy has always been held by the competent. If challenges aren’t allowed, this position of Divine Envoy..."

Her words remained unfinished.

A calm voice, with a hint of innocence, rang out in the hall.

"So, are you aiming for the position of the ’Red Dragon’ Divine Envoy?"

"I wouldn’t dare..."

Red Phosphorus was slightly stunned, realizing she couldn’t carry the blame. She quickly denied, "I’m just curious about the Source Tower’s selection system."

Upon entering the hall, Gu Xiaoman had been waiting, though there had been little movement.

She knew with things reaching this extent, the Red Dragon hadn’t appeared meant she was expected to "bear it alone"... it seemed this guy really intends to push her out as the successor.

"If you want it, you can seek the Red Dragon." Gu Xiaoman turned, "I’m not interested in the position of Divine Envoy, as for being a candidate, that’s not important either."

She took a few steps forward.

Red Phosphorus received the authoritative gaze from Cloud Tiger on the high seat and hurriedly spoke again, "Is this the legendary genius that appears once in ten years, retreating from a fight with just a few words?"

With those words.

The hall fell silent for a few seconds.

"So you just want to fight me, is that it?"

Gu Xiaoman stopped and slowly turned, looking at Red Phosphorus.

She had already understood the intent of these people, but was unwilling to complicate matters further.