I Can See Through Everything-Chapter 595

"Indeed, when it comes to strength, the guardian beasts of this ancient tower are second to none."

Qin Zheng nodded in agreement with Chu Xiaojing’s comment.

The other disciples of the Qiankun Sect shared the sentiment. Just recalling those terrifying beasts sent chills down their spines.

"Everyone, would you mind telling me more about these guardian beasts?" Lu Qing asked, clearly intrigued.

Just how powerful must these beasts be to strike fear into the elite disciples of top sects?

Even someone like Qin Zheng, who was already in the late stage of the Golden Core Realm, struggled against them. These beasts had to be above that level—and perhaps, like others, contained the Primordial Blood of the Wu.

"The guardian beasts of the ancient tower are incredibly strong," Qin Zheng said solemnly. "They’re still at the Golden Core level, but their physical bodies are unbelievably powerful.

Add to that the thin spiritual energy and strange spatial rules of this secret realm, and our Techniques become greatly weakened.

Our attacks barely scratch them.

But their pure physical strength is terrifying.

One strike from them, and we’d be either dead or crippled.

Junior Sister Qingzhu’s formation was shattered by a single ape beast."

"Exactly," Ye Qingzhu added, still visibly shaken. "That ape beast’s body was monstrous. Every movement could shatter air, crack mountains, and split rivers.

It had keen battle instincts too.

The moment it sensed a flaw in our formation, it pounced.

Zixiao and I were nearly killed by a single grazing punch—it almost shattered our bodies!"

Zixiao and the others nearby looked pale, clearly traumatized by the encounter with the ape beast.

"That terrifying?" Lu Qing smiled. "Now I’m curious to see for myself."

"Fellow Daoist Chen, are you thinking of challenging the tower?" Qin Zheng asked.

"Not exactly. But since you said it may hold the key to leaving this secret realm, it’s worth investigating."

"That’s true. We can’t stay holed up in this valley forever. With that mountain aura present, we’re on borrowed time. We need a way out."

Qin Zheng nodded, agreeing with Lu Qing’s reasoning.

After a moment of thought, he added, "In that case, let us accompany you. More people means more strength."

Qin Zheng had already heard from Chu Xiaojing and the others that Lu Qing was unusually powerful. Even Li Motian—who had likely reached the late Golden Core stage after falling into the Demonic Path—was slain by him.

So even though Lu Qing's current aura seemed only at the early Golden Core stage, Qin Zheng didn’t think he was overestimating himself.

"Alright, let’s head over once Miss Ye and Fellow Daoist Zixiao have recovered a bit more."

Lu Qing didn’t refuse. After all, these Qiankun Sect disciples had been here longer and knew the terrain better than he did.

After another half-day of meditation and dismantling the formation around the valley, the group set out for the ancient tower.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, are there no beasts in this forest?" Lu Qing asked as they weaved through the dense woods.

"There are some ordinary beasts here and there. But the guardian beasts of the ancient tower seem to be restricted by some sort of rule. They rarely stray far from the tower. Otherwise, we might all be dead by now."

"I see." Lu Qing nodded.

No wonder he and Daoist Wubao hadn’t run into anything formidable earlier.

"Also, the guardian beasts are arranged in tiers.

The ones on the outskirts are usually just early-stage Golden Core.

The closer to the tower, the stronger the beasts.

The ones guarding the entrance are all late-stage Golden Core level.

Only top factions like the Overlord Clan, Heavenly Sword Sect, Dao Xu Temple, and Bilu Palace have managed to force their way in using powerful sect Artifacts to hold off the beasts.

Even so, they didn’t stay inside long before being forced out.

And none of them have revealed what lies within."

"Sounds like the opportunities inside are quite extraordinary," Lu Qing remarked.

Clearly, those top forces hadn’t passed the tower’s trial yet, or they wouldn’t still be loitering nearby.

As the two exchanged information, the forest suddenly opened up ahead.

They stepped onto a vast plain.

In the center stood an enormous, ancient stone tower, radiating a desolate and awe-inspiring aura.

Just looking at it made one feel insignificant.

But equally attention-grabbing were the towering figures scattered across the plain.

The smallest were over ten feet tall, and the largest reached more than thirty feet—colossal beasts.

They came in all shapes: apes, tigers, black wolves, white elephants...

Every single one of them exuded overwhelming power.

Even from a distance, their surging blood energy made the air feel like a scorching furnace.

"So these are the guardian beasts..." Lu Qing gazed at the mighty forms, finally understanding why the others were so shaken.

The aura they emitted was far too intense—even he had to treat them seriously.

Especially those closest to the tower—massive forms over thirty feet tall—sent a chill down his spine.

"Yes, those are the guardian beasts," Qin Zheng said grimly.

He glanced toward two dark bloodstains on the ground, his eyes reflecting sorrow.

"That day, Junior Sister Qingzhu’s formation was broken by the ape beast in the middle."

Ye Qingzhu and the others looked visibly upset.

Those bloodstains belonged to Zhao Gang and Wang Ming.

Lu Qing’s gaze settled on the ape Qin Zheng had pointed out.

There were eighteen guardian beasts on the plain in total.

Two of them were apes.

The smaller one stood about twenty feet tall, with thick, long arms and steel-like black fur. Only a streak of snow-white hair adorned its head.

The larger one stood closest to the tower, fully white, over thirty feet tall, and one of the three most powerful beasts present.

These beasts all stood motionless across the plain.

They didn’t react to Lu Qing and the others’ arrival.

As long as no one approached the tower, they seemed content to remain still.

When Lu Qing asked about this, Qin Zheng confirmed, "Yes, they seem bound by some rule. They only attack anything that steps into their assigned zones.

The three innermost beasts only respond when someone nears the tower entrance.

That day, we reached the middle section fairly smoothly...

Until someone from the Gongshu Clan accidentally stepped into another beast’s area.

That triggered multiple beasts, and we were overwhelmed."

"So each beast guards its own territory." Lu Qing nodded in understanding.

He sensed the air above had become exceedingly heavy.

Just as he suspected—flight was impossible here.

Thankfully, ground movement wasn’t greatly affected. Otherwise, even late-stage Golden Core cultivators would be immobilized, let alone breach the tower.

Once he understood the situation, Lu Qing activated his Spiritual Powers and peered at the beasts.

A moment later, a flash of understanding gleamed in his eyes.

"Eighteen beasts, divided into three tiers.

The nine outermost are early-stage Golden Core, the weakest.

The six in the middle are mid-stage Golden Core—much stronger.

And the three at the tower entrance are late-stage Golden Core beasts.

As Qin Zheng said, they’re bound by the tower.

They cannot leave their assigned areas freely.

Calling them guardian beasts isn’t quite right. They’re more like puppets controlled by the tower."

Seeing the information appear in his vision, Lu Qing quickly grasped their nature.

Even better, each of these beasts possessed the Primordial Blood of the Wu.

"Someone appeared at the edge of the plain—it’s Qiankun Sect!" voices cried from the surrounding forest.

The ancient tower was a hotbed of interest. Many were watching it constantly.

And ever since it became clear that the guardian beasts didn’t leave the tower’s vicinity, many groups had taken to hiding in the surrounding woods.

So when Lu Qing’s group showed up, they were immediately spotted.

"Qiankun Sect? Are they really trying the tower again? Didn’t they just suffer a crushing defeat, losing several disciples?"

"And the Gongshu Clan’s not even with them this time! Are they crazy?"

"You don’t know what happened, do you? That day, the Gongshu Clan abandoned the Qiankun Sect mid-battle, leaving them behind. That’s why they suffered losses."

"Seriously? That’s low, even for the Gongshu Clan."

"They’ve never been known for honor."

"Even so, trying again without a Ninth Transformation Golden Core cultivator leading the charge? Qin Zheng’s only Eighth Transformation—he won’t be able to protect anyone."

"Let’s just watch. Maybe Qiankun Sect has another plan. If they can blaze a trail, we’ll benefit too."

"Yeah, better than waiting around while the big sects snatch all the opportunities."

"Look! They’re making a move!"

Meanwhile, Qin Zheng stared at Lu Qing in shock. "Fellow Daoist Chen, what did you say? You want to challenge the tower alone?"

"No, Chen Da-ge, it’s too dangerous!" Chu Xiaojing exclaimed.

"She’s right! We know you’re strong, but those beasts aren’t to be trifled with. And this secret realm is unpredictable—going in alone is too risky," Ye Qingzhu pleaded.

"Please reconsider!" Zixiao added anxiously.

The other Qiankun Sect disciples looked at Lu Qing in disbelief.

He was seriously considering entering that deathtrap alone?

"You’ve misunderstood," Lu Qing said helplessly. "I only said I want to test the strength of the outermost beasts—not challenge the whole tower solo."

"That’s still extremely dangerous," Qin Zheng insisted. "The outer beasts never act alone. At least three will attack at once.

Even if they’re early Golden Core, their physical might is overwhelming. Our Techniques and Artifacts barely scratch them.

If you get surrounded, it’ll be hard to escape.

Let’s go together—at least we can watch each other’s backs."

"That won’t do." Lu Qing shook his head. "Miss Ye and the others haven’t fully recovered. It’d be reckless to drag them into a battle now. If they suffer another serious injury, it’ll damage their foundations."

As they tried to convince him further, Lu Qing waved them off. "I appreciate your concern. But if there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s staying alive.

If things get dicey, I won’t push it.

If I want to leave, a few early-stage Golden Core beasts can’t stop me."

His resolve was plain to see, and the others realized there was no point trying to dissuade him.

At their level, a cultivator’s Dao Heart was firm. Once a decision was made, it was hard to change.

"In that case, please be careful, Fellow Daoist Chen. If anything goes wrong, don’t hesitate—retreat immediately. Once you leave the plain, they won’t chase you."

Lu Qing smiled. "Don’t worry. I treasure my life. I’ll run faster than anyone else if it comes to that."

"Then we’ll be here to support you," Qin Zheng said.

If Lu Qing got in trouble, he would act immediately.

"Be careful, Chen Da-ge!" Chu Xiaojing called.

And so, under the worried gazes of the Qiankun Sect disciples, Lu Qing began to walk slowly onto the plain.