Beneath his silver hair, Time Shadow's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. He too was advancing steadily, but Ling Xuzi's speed placed immense pressure on him.
On Illusory's stunning face, her alluring smile faded somewhat, revealing a profound wariness deep within her eyes.
As for Blood Slaughter Barton, Demon Hand Hua Sha, and the others...
Barton was struggling to break through the second layer. When he saw the glaring "4" next to Ling Xuzi's name, his pupils constricted, and a sense of powerlessness washed over him.
Hua Sha gritted his teeth; Ling Xuzi's brilliance plunged him into despair.
As for the many mid- and low-ranked contestants, gazing up at that unattainable height left them with nothing but deep reverence and a sense of helplessness.
...
And so, the days passed, one by one.
Time flowed by silently within the accelerated space of the Enlightenment Tower.
Ten days inside the tower was but a single day in the outside world.
