The 19th Floor's power level requirement was 90,000, but the 20th floor's power level requirement increased significantly.
[20th Floor]
[Challenge]: Defeat Nyx the Eclipsed Hollow Knight.
[Power Level requirement]: 150,000 - 200,000.
[Chance]: 1
[Reward]: 1 x Ticket to the Cosmic Treasure Arcade Center.
[Note 1]: Those above 200,000 Power Level are not allowed to challenge this, and it is highly recommended to only make your first attempt after measuring yourself to 150,000 Power Level.
[Note 2]: You can get an option to skip this floor after using up the single chance.
"Weird," Erix rubbed his chin looking at the 20th floor's window.
"So, those above 200,000 can't enter. And the reward..." Rin couldn't help but laugh. "That reward is definitely awesome based on its name. That's for sure."
"Yep." Erix grinned while a sharp glint passed through his eyes. "Let's get it."
Both of them willed to challenge the floor, and the usual option window appeared.
[Are you sure you wish to challenge the 20th floor?]
[Please note that you have not met the required Power Level.]
This time, an additional notification appeared since this floor's Power Level requirement was higher than their current Power Level, unlike the previous floors.
However, Erix and Rin didn't hesitate and pressed [Yes].
[Error]
"Huh?"
Erix and Rin were dumbfounded.
'You fools!'
A thundering old and deep voice echoed in their ears, causing them to frown.
"Who is it?" Erix grunted, his aura revving up.
Rin's weapons also appeared in her hands, flickering with power like her body.
'I am the Tower master of Labyrinth Towers on this planet! You fools are promising, yet why do you wish to waste an attempt on this floor?'
Erix raised his eyebrows and said, "We can just win in the next attempt even if we lose this time."
However, the voice echoed snort in their heads.
'Attempt it now, and you both will die without knowing how fully wasting the chance. You both possess enough power, but you still lack enough Spirit Force, and an important thing for this attempt.'
'Domain. Without a domain, you two will instantly die and waste an attempt. I am saying this while fully knowing and understanding your powers. If you still wish to attempt and waste the chance, I will not stop you this time.'
'However, know that this floor's difficulty is vastly higher, and that is why there's an option to skip this floor. The reward of this floor is exclusive and ultra beneficial, hence the difficulty is higher.'
Erix and Rin looked at each other, shocked.
"Why are you telling us this?" Erix doubtfully asked. "You are basically saving us a chance."
After all, this so-called Tower Master spoke logically, and he had no reason to lie to them.
"Yeah, why give us this obscure information and save us a chance?" Rin narrowed her eyes.
'Ghahahaha. Because you two are powerful fools. The other people wouldn't challenge a floor without meeting its requirements, but you two are more powerful than others here, which also gave you confidence.'
'You two are indeed cream of the corp here, but this is not in the realm of 'rare'. You two are not exceptional among the proper masses yet. This 20th floor will show you that.'
'Anyway, you two need a domain first and foremost to even survive for one more second against Nyx. As for the rest, figure it out yourself. The key word is basics.'
Erix and Rin were dumbfounded.
"Well...thanks, I guess?" Erix wryly smiled.
Meeting Lily, and Lilith, getting her support, and all the powers along with challenges....
Nobody had experienced and done that.
Their journey in the Abyss made them leap up way higher than the rest on Earth.
...
After returning to the Blessed Island, Erix and Rin saw that Aria and Isabella were sitting under Dreanox while holding an Elemental crystal each, meditating and comprehending.
The guild members of Royal-order rank sat at various elemental biome spots of the Blessed Island in meditation as well, comprehending and progressing using their Elemental crystals.
Kenshin and Sameira were also sitting at different spots, deep in meditation, while holding an Elemental crystal.
At least 10% of the whole population had cleared the 1st floor and got at least one Elemental Crystal.
As such, many people were in meditation, eager to use the power of this reward and reap benefits from it.
The weaker ones were still going through their life in a leisurely way ever since the appearance of Sanctuary.
Some had even started making business centers and transportation for basic resources from dungeons and natural spots.
At first, survival was a top priority, but after getting settled and safe places, diversity in thoughts and activity began.
Sanctuary Areas started appearing three months ago, upon clearing the 3rd Labyrinth Floor.
Ever since then, the number of people getting stronger at a regular pace began decreasing.
...
"So, this is our reward pool."
"Haha, not bad."
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Erix and Rin sat at a table things on it or floating.
"Let's use Elemental crystals first. I can make more progress in the Wind element," Rin grinned. "I'm gonna use all of them for Wind element and get it as high as I can."
"Hehe, I'll do the same on Fire Affinity," Erix laughed. "Let's see who reaches higher since we have Wind and Fire in the same realm."
The duo arrived under the Dreanox Tree and sat along with Aria and Isabella.
The use of an Elemental crystal lasted for five hours.
As such, everyone's five hours were spent in a jiffy.
Noon arrived, sharp at 12.
Out of 10% of people who got Elemental crystals, 9% of people were ones with only 1 elemental crystal, and they were overjoyed.
All of them reaped great benefits and made progress.
The other 1% of people were ones with multiple floors cleared under their name and they continued in meditation, using another Elemental Crystal.
It was like drugs.
Elemental Crystals provided them with information and insight into Elements, allowing them to gain more power of understanding over them, thus increasing their mastery of them.
Some broke through to the 2nd realm, while some broke through to the 3rd realm in their Primary elements.
The changes in the World leaderboard started showing clearly after ten hours, changing many ranks in the top 100, with many new names appearing while old ones vanishing from it.
Thanks to the new form of Tower Floors, the arrival of Atlantis seemed like a planned timing to many.
After all, the rewards were nothing to scoff at.
But the real surprise of the Labyrinth Tower Floor came the next day when the time marked 24 hours completions since the opening of the new Labyrinth Tower Floors.
Sharp at 7 in the morning, everyone who cleared the 6th or higher floors in the Tower received a mailbox notification.
Erix and Rin looked at theirs in a pleasant surprise.
It was the daily reward of Labyrinth Tower Floors according to the ranks!
But it was a reward fixed with a challenge!