Chapter 229

Episode 229 Tower of Trials

– What does that mean?

“The future has changed so much these days that I didn’t know much.”

-Well, it was like that.

“Unlike those incidents, the shaking that occurred this time is an incident I am aware of.”

Thanks to using the information from before the regression to do various things, the future has changed and recent events have become very different from the past life.

However, the time when the vibration just occurred was no different from my previous life. I’ll have to check to find out, but it’s probably the same as what happened in my previous life.

-So what is this vibration? Please speak quickly.

“Just wait a moment.”

Baek Woo-jin turned on live TV on his smartphone and changed the channel to DBS.

-drama? Are you going to watch the drama now too?

“I told you to wait.”

Because it was daytime, the drama was being rerun. However, in less than a minute, breaking news subtitles appeared and the screen changed to news.

[This is urgent breaking news. A tremor of magnitude 5.3 occurred in Seoul.]

Perhaps due to urgent preparations, the announcer, whose head was not neatly organized, began to read the script in a calm voice that was different from his appearance.

[However, this tremor was not a natural earthquake, but was caused by an unknown huge tower rising in Gwanghwamun. I’ll show you the screen right now.]

The announcer disappeared and the panoramic view of Gwanghwamun appeared on the screen.

There was a huge tower rising in a spiral in the center of the 10-lane road. As the announcer said, the tower rose from the ground, so the floor was open to the outside.

-What is that?

“Tower of Tests.”

Baek Woo-jin opened his mouth as he looked at the strangely shaped tower on the screen. The shape of the tower was exactly the same as the tower of tests he remembered.

-test? Are monsters pouring out of there?

“No, monsters don’t come out of that tower. “That tower is a benefit.”

-ok? Benefits?

“The Tower of Tests imposes ten tests on those with abilities who enter the tower, and gives a large reward to the person who passes all of them and reaches the top floor first.”

-A tower that gives rewards really has everything going for it.

There was no such tower even on the Marutun Continent. There were many different incidents there, but none were as amazing as here.

-Have you been in that tower in your past life?

“Of course I couldn’t go in. “It was right at the entrance.”

I really wanted to go in, but I wasn’t even given the chance to go in because I couldn’t even use my aurors properly at the time.

-Then I don’t know about the inside of the tower.

“I heard about various tests, but tests are different for everyone.”

People who entered and came out of the tower talked about various types of tests, but the situations and levels of difficulty were all different. Even if you enter the tower, there is no way you will take the same test.

-Are the tower tests decided arbitrarily?

“that’s right. “I heard that no test is the same, except for sparring with other people.”

-Even so, it doesn’t matter what happens as long as you’re currently incapable.

Baek Woo-jin is not only strong in arms, but he is a monster among monsters, not even able to use magic, poison, and barrier formation techniques. No matter what test the tower gives you, you will be able to easily pass it.

-Who conquered that tower in your past life?

“Gwangryong.”

Baek Woo-jin looked up to the top of the Tower of Test and said the name of the man who conquered that place in his past life.

-Gwangryong? Where have you heard this before?

“You’ve probably heard of it. “Because he is a disciple of Daenmunju.”

-Then does he also do the same thing?

“that’s right. “But it’s a little different from other guys.”

Baek Woo-jin uploaded a photo of Gwangryong using his smartphone. A tall man wearing a yellow dragon mask appeared on the screen.

“Gwangryong is Daeyeonmunju’s first disciple. “I’m a martial artist who learned everything from him.”

As soon as Gwangryong awakened his abilities, he heard the sound of a monster, and unlike other disciples, he was a special warrior who learned all of Daeyeonmunju’s martial arts and secret techniques.

“Once upon a time, I heard you and my older brother were rivals. “Because the eldest brother is still stuck at the front, people are hitting Gwangryong higher.”

The difference in skill between Gwangryong, who was constantly taught by Daeyeonmunju, and Baek Yeonhwi, who fought tirelessly on the front lines, was bound to widen.

-Then how strong did that guy named Gwangryong become after conquering the tower?

“I don’t know exactly. However, I was recognized by Lord Daeyeonmun and received the vacant position of division head.”

After passing the Tower of Tests, Gwangryong was recognized by the Lord of the Great Yeonmun and became the division head of the Great Yeonmun. I don’t know what changed, but it meant that it was clearly different from before.

-I don’t know what it is, but it means there is a special reward.

“According to what Gwangryong said in passing, he said it strengthened his existing abilities.”

– Strengthening existing abilities? Well, whatever happens, it won’t be bad for you.

Baek Woo-jin’s characteristics are all special. There was no harm in strengthening any of those characteristics.

“yes. So....”

Baek Woo-jin smiled brightly, turned off his smartphone and looked in the direction of Gwanghwamun.

“This time, I’m going to eat that top.”

**

The Association of Talents deployed all its personnel to obtain information about the tower.

The name of the tower is the Tower of Tests.

Groups cannot enter, and only one person can enter.

Unlike dungeons that accept anyone, the tower has the ability to select the people it accepts.

The time axis of the tower is different not only on the outside but also inside the tower.

There are ten tests in the tower, and only those who pass them the fastest can reach the end of the tower.

However, I didn’t know what would happen if I didn’t pass the test.

The association began recruiting high-level talents to conquer the tower in preparation for any possible threats.

Baek Woo-jin was also contacted by his only acquaintance in the association.

[Hello.]

“It’s been a while. Director.”

Baek Woo-jin grinned as he saw Lee Young-hyun’s name on the screen. Younghyeon Lee was finally promoted and became the director of the association.

[Thanks to the prosecutor, I was promoted to director, but it’s embarrassing that you always call me director.]

Lee Young-hyun let out an awkward laugh. I was promoted thanks to Baek Woo-jin solving many problems, but I felt sorry that there wasn’t much I could do for him.

“Since you have become the director, of course I should call you that.”

[Thank you so much.]

Even though Younghyun Lee’s voice was coming through the phone, his gratitude was conveyed.

“No, I’m waiting.”

-atmosphere?

“The exam starts at the same time.”

The tower waits until it gathers the desired number of people and starts the test at the same time. If you look back on your past life memories, the TOP test will begin today.

-That’s why you took your time instead of going in right away.

“that’s right. “The exam starts the same way anyway.”

-Well, that’s all good, but are you confident that you can beat that guy called Gwangryong?

“well. Because I’ve never actually seen it. “I don’t know.”

Baek Woo-jin laughed slightly. Actually, I have no confidence in winning. However, I wasn’t confident in my quality.

“You’ll find out when you try.”

**

I didn’t even have to wait that long, but the light on the ceiling started to twinkle.

-Is this just the beginning?

“I think it tells you to get ready.”

Baek Woo-jin stood up. Since I didn’t know what kind of test would start, I warmed up lightly.

Ugh!

Korean letters began to appear on the gray wall in front.

< The first test begins. >

The light on the ceiling grew darker and an octagonal white magic circle was created on the floor. When the sparkling light from the magic circle covered the entire room, it was moved to another location.

“This is...”

The first thing I saw was fire. Four-fifths of a space the size of a football field was burning with hot flames.

However, the space where the flame burned was changing every 20 seconds or so. At first, the left end was the safe zone, but now it was the center end.

< There is a special platform here to remove the flames. Find that stepping stone and step on it. >

The contents of the test appeared on the wall in front.

-It means to find your footing.

“It’s a stepping stone...”

Baek Woo-jin lowered his head. I saw countless tiles with the sun and moon drawn together. The first test was to find one of these and press it.

-But isn’t this test of no use to you?

“Of course.”

This test was a test of fire resistance, eyesight, observation, and judgment, but it had little meaning to me.

That’s right, the flames on the floor meant nothing compared to the flames of Spirit King Ifrit, and even when the fire burned, he had the power to check the patterns on the tiles.

It was a simple test where Baek Woo-jin had to ignore the fire and just find the tile.

-No, what kind of test is this?

Darkness ground its teeth. The test was so simple that it was almost sloppy. At this level, it was no different from the quests handed out by the system.

“Wow, it’s hot.”

Like a man enjoying a sauna, Baek Woo-jin walked slowly with his back to check different types of tiles.

“found.”

In less than 10 minutes, Baek Woo-jin found a platform with only two moons instead of the sun and moon.

Squeak –

As soon as I stepped on the floor, the flames burning the ground disappeared like a candle.

-Is this a test? This is just a game!

“What if I have high resistance?”

Baek Woo-jin shrugged his shoulders as if teasing the darkness.

“If it goes this way, it will pass in an instant.”

Since I passed one of the ten tests in less than 10 minutes, it seemed like I would be able to conquer the tower soon.

< You have passed the first test. >

A huge message appeared on the unlit wall. But the message was not one.

< The first person to pass the first test is Baek Woo-jin. >

Baek Woo-jin smiled as he looked at the second message that appeared.

“Gwangryong is going to be a bit upset.”

**

It was also known to all talented people who entered the tower that Baek Woo-jin passed the test first.

“You already passed? It’s crazy...”

“You came in. I knew it.”

“Of course Baek Woo-jin! “It doesn’t disappoint!”

“If this is the case, wouldn’t you have passed the exam as soon as it started? “I really can’t keep up.”

Talented people who were interested in Baek Woo-jin were surprised and happy that he passed the test first time.

“Baek Woo-jin again....”

“Damn Baek family! “Always let it go!”

“You entered the tower as expected. I won’t lose this time. I’ll break the back of your head...”

“....”

On the other hand, those with abilities who hated Baek Woo-jin gritted their teeth and destroyed the message that appeared on the wall. I focused on the exam with a burning desire to somehow catch up with him.

Ugh!

Baek Woo-jin was the first to arrive at the second test site without caring what others thought of him.

“It’s a little narrow.”

It was a smaller space than the previous test room. It was a round space roughly the size of a basketball court.

“Just looking at this...”

– It’s a battle with someone else.

Baek Woo-jin nodded. There was a different type of magic circle in front. It seemed like a call to fight the person coming out of there.

-If it’s like this, isn’t it your loss that came quickly?

“You know because you heard it. This tower has a different time axis. “You will be able to measure the time yourself.”

Baek Woo-jin smiled leisurely and sat down on the floor. After about 10 minutes, a pillar of light erupted from the magic circle on the other side.

Coooooo!

A small figure was shining in the huge halo of light.

“You’re here. uh?”

Baek Woo-jin stopped before getting up and widened his eyes. The person who had the ability to untangle his fingers in white light was someone he knew well.

“Were you here too?”