In the Sakura dungeon lobby.
Nanami had cleared the sixty-third floor but did not leave.
Enchanted, she stared dazedly at the global ranking panel for the Endless Tower.
This honor was destined to be hers!
She had fought tooth and nail to reclaim first place, and she would never allow anyone to take it from her!
“A mere Necromancer. Even if he can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with me at less than level 53, in the end, he will still be trampled under my feet!” Nanami said through gritted teeth.
But her expression was full of pride.
The maid beside her didn’t dare speak carelessly.
Because at this point, Nanami’s current ranking was her limit!
But that Necromancer was too bizarre, completely defying conventional logic.
Therefore.
That Necromancer would most likely continue!
And if he succeeded in conquering the sixty-third floor with a faster clear time than Nanami’s, he would reclaim first place!
The honor that belonged to Nanami would vanish in an instant!
At that time, what choice would Nanami have?
She had already reached her limit!
At that moment.
A professional not far away stared at Nanami in confusion.
Nanami’s voice had been quite loud just now, and he heard her clearly.
So he kept staring at Nanami.
A few seconds later, he exclaimed, “Nanami! You’re Nanami!”
This exclamation instantly attracted the attention of many people in the dungeon lobby, all looking over.
The previously noisy atmosphere immediately quieted down considerably.
But everyone’s expressions were puzzled.
This woman was wearing a veil; how could they tell it was Nanami?
“It is Nanami! Isn’t that the Eight-Eyed Parasol in her hand?”
“Whoa, it really is. Did Nanami clear the sixty-third floor in this dungeon lobby?”
“My idol! Give me an autograph!”
“Really? Is this Nanami? I’m having a hard time believing it…”
…
Under the gaze of the crowd.
Nanami sneered and casually removed the veil from her face.
Filled with excitement, nervousness, and even a trace of fear, her original composure had long since vanished without a trace!
“That’s right, I am Nanami!” Nanami declared, raising an eyebrow.
She stood proudly among the crowd.
Her few maids huddled around her, watching nervously.
Actually, Nanami didn’t need to admit it herself. In Sakura, she was an absolute celebrity—her face was her living brand!
Seeing that it was indeed Nanami, the entire dungeon lobby instantly erupted!
“Oh my god, it really is Nanami!”
“Nanami is awe-inspiring! Ranked first in the Endless Tower!”
“Haha… That turtle from Longxia, who doesn’t even dare reveal his name and info, is now being crushed under Nanami’s feet, right?”
“Will you continue, Nanami? Go for the sixty-fourth floor!”
“This is the glory of our great Sakura Empire!”
…
For a moment.
Endless flattery poured in.
In the past, Nanami strongly disliked this kind of meaningless adulation.
Her current status meant she didn’t care about such flattery at all.
But now.
Having reclaimed the glory of being number one in the global Endless Tower rankings, hearing the endless praise from the professionals around her, Nanami was immensely satisfied.
Her psyche received the ultimate gratification!
She was in no hurry to leave and remained where she was.
Staring at the ranking panel, she said with a haughty expression, “That Necromancer has probably reached his limit. But if he dares to continue opposing me, I’ll show him who the true god of the Endless Tower is!”
As soon as these words were spoken.
Even the expressions of the maids beside her turned extremely grim.
How dare she say such a thing?
If that Necromancer really suppressed you again, what would you do?
Can you even clear the sixty-fourth floor?
Of course.
These thoughts only dared to cross their minds, never to be spoken in front of Nanami.
Especially now, with Nanami being the center of attention and drowning in flattery, she had somewhat lost herself.
But Nanami’s little speech had a good effect.
The entire dungeon lobby erupted into thunderous cheers!
The atmosphere was incredibly heated!
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Ye Hongyi returned quickly.
“What happened?” Liu Xinxin asked.
“Minor issue. Xinxin, take Lu Ran to Jiuyou City for the Endless Tower. Lei Tai and I will go check things out,” Ye Hongyi said after a moment’s thought.
“Do you need our help? Lu Ran is very useful now and could assist,” Liu Xinxin said, concerned, noticing Ye Hongyi’s troubled expression.
“We don’t know the specifics yet. We’ll investigate first. Don’t worry, even if something unexpected happens, Lei Tai and I can handle it,” Ye Hongyi reassured after a pause.
After all.
In this world, aside from Lu Ran, other professionals were normal.
And among normal professionals, Ye Hongyi and Lei Tai were the absolute pinnacle!
“Alright. Keep in touch. I’ll wait for your news at the dungeon lobby. Notify me immediately if anything happens,” Liu Xinxin agreed with a nod.
After that.
The party split up for the first time.
Liu Xinxin took Lu Ran to the dungeon lobby in Jiuyou City.
Meanwhile, Lei Tai and Ye Hongyi left the village.
They quickly disappeared deep into the dense forest, heading in the direction of the border!
“What exactly is going on?” Lei Tai asked, following Ye Hongyi, confused.
“Not sure of the details, but someone from the village died at the border. Wei Yingying took people there, and there’s been no word yet. Messages sent to Wei Yingying have gone unanswered,” Ye Hongyi said, her brow furrowed with worry.
Hearing this, Lei Tai’s expression shifted slightly.
Shocked, he said, “Wei Yingying is dead?”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Ye Hongyi shot him a fierce glare.
“Dead, my foot! Wei Yingying’s communicator is still online; she’s just not replying. It’s strange. Either something is blocking the signal, or that girl is deliberately ignoring me. Let’s go check it out. I’ve shared the location with you. It’s not too far,” Ye Hongyi said.
Lei Tai opened his map, syncing it with Ye Hongyi’s marked location.
Then, the two picked up their pace, swiftly heading towards the marked spot.
Meanwhile, Lu Ran and Liu Xinxin soon arrived at the dungeon lobby in Jiuyou City.
In the lobby.
Lu Ran looked up at the global ranking panel for the Endless Tower.
Muttering, he said, “That Nanami is really formidable. I could only climb this high because of my affix—it’s special. But Nanami climbed here purely on her own merit.”
Even Yu Cangcang hadn’t cleared the sixtieth floor yet!
But Nanami, relying solely on her own abilities, had reached the sixty-third floor!
That was a huge gap!
If Lu Ran were a normal Necromancer, achieving this would be impossible.
Even though she was a despicable woman from the little island nation, Lu Ran had to admire her ability.
Liu Xinxin nodded. “Onmyoji have shikigami, whose abilities vary greatly. Nanami has extraordinary talent. As Sakura’s top Onmyoji, the inherent difficulty of her profession in the Endless Tower isn’t that high. For Nanami to hold on until now, she’s likely reached her limit.”
After speaking.
Liu Xinxin glanced at her communicator, then said to Lu Ran, “I’ll wait here for you. Go ahead and take on the tower. Don’t hold back anymore. Play however you want. Challenge as many floors as you want!”
