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Vincent had already met the conditions to challenge Tier 3 of the Tower of Illusions. After his free resting period, he began the trials, causing his name to disappear entirely from the Tier 2 ranking leaderboard!

Tier 3 Challenge, 1st Level.

He found himself face-to-face with a 3-meter-tall primal resembling a fox with two tails.

With a quick scan, he identified both its name and strength.

Twin-Tailed Phantasm Fox — Tier 3 (1★)

The difference between this primal and the ones he had previously fought was immediately apparent. The earlier primals had a more illusory quality, while the Twin-Tailed Phantasm Fox had a tangible, almost lifelike appearance despite being composed purely of mental energy.

At that moment, Vincent had no precise idea about the exact amount of Attribute Points a Tier 3 level primal should possess. However, based on his current stats—since he could easily overwhelm most Peak Tier 2 foes with his 50 Attribute Points—he estimated that Tier 2's limit would likely fall below 50.

The starting point for Tier 3 might, therefore, lie somewhere around 40-45 points.

"If my guess is correct, it should be around that..." he speculated.

Alternatively, if his assumption was wrong, Tier 3 might require Attribute Points well above 50. Regardless, even if the base value for Tier 3 was an astronomical 100 points, it wouldn't matter to Vincent. His current Mental Attribute was well over 100, ensuring his dominance.

While he calculated the primal's potential strength, the creature had other ideas. Seizing an opportunity, it unleashed a powerful howl and dashed toward him with startling speed.

Its movements were unlike anything Vincent had encountered before. Unfortunately for the Twin-Tailed Phantasm Fox, Vincent's mental power was double—if not more—than its own.

To his heightened perception, its swift attack seemed to unfold in slow motion.

"Should I take my time to study its movements and skills?" he briefly considered before shaking his head. No, he wasn't patient enough to waste time on such experiments.

Gripping the Twilight Blade in his right hand, he raised it overhead.

The blade emitted a faint white light, releasing a fierce storm of mental energy. This storm spread in a 100-meter radius, bombarding the fox with relentless mental strikes. The Twin-Tailed Phantasm Fox had no means of escape!

Howl!

The fox's mournful cry echoed from within the raging Psychic Storm, the first skill of the Twilight Blade.

Ten seconds later, the storm began to fade, leaving behind nothing but silence and empty air. A formidable Tier 3 primal had been annihilated in an instant.

Vincent couldn't suppress the excitement surging through him.

With his current mental power, only a handful of individuals across the entire Novice Continent might pose any threat to him. This realization meant he could now accelerate his plans.

His thoughts swirled with the possibilities, but he was pulled back to the present as the Tower's voice announced the completion of the first level.

[You have successfully cleared Tier 3, Level 1!]

[You have received 100 Tower Points!]

Talent Activated!

+1,000,000 Tower Points!

[You now have access to the Tier 3 Tower's Exchange!]

[You have a 3-minute resting period.]

"An instant one million points... absolutely insane."

He had cleared just one level and already gained a million points. If this information ever became public, people would probably scream "Unfair!" or react with disbelief and jealousy.

His talent was nothing short of extraordinary—some might even call it broken.

Vincent didn't care if others discovered his talent; he intended to exploit it to the fullest extent.

One detail, however, caught his attention: the resting periods were growing shorter with each subsequent challenge.

Wasting no time, he opened the Tier 3 Tower's Exchange menu, heading straight to the Skill Tab.

At the very top of the list, a skill caught his eye. It was written in bold, italicized golden font, making it stand out immediately. Discover hidden stories at empire

His eyes sparkled with excitement as he read the name aloud, "Astral Immunity..."

Skill Name: Astral Immunity

Cost: 500,000 Tower Points

Grade: Legendary

Details: The user's mind and soul are fortified against mental intrusion and manipulation. Grants complete immunity to illusions, mind control, and similar effects. Immune to scanning abilities, concealing the user's information. Additionally, it provides unparalleled mental fortitude, significantly enhancing focus and learning speed.

"Legendary grade... it's actually a legendary-grade skill!"

This was the first time Vincent had seen a legendary-grade skill available. Even with his overpowered talent, he could currently only upgrade his skills to epic grade. He believed, however, that he would eventually unlock the potential to elevate them to legendary grade as well.

For now, though, this skill was beyond exciting.

Although Astral Immunity's description seemed straightforward, its effects were incredibly powerful. The complete immunity to illusions alone was enough to justify its legendary classification. But it didn't stop there—it provided even more benefits!

It was truly worthy of being labeled legendary. Better still, it was a passive skill—meaning Vincent wouldn't have to actively activate it.

The cost, while exorbitant, was irrelevant to him. Without hesitation, he exchanged 500,000 Tower Points for the skill.

In the next moment, a majestic golden book materialized in the air, floating before him. It radiated a warm, radiant golden light that seemed almost alive.

Without a second thought, Vincent chose to learn the skill.

Astral Immunity Learned!

The instant he learned the skill, a wave of warm and soothing energy surged into his mind. He let out an involuntary groan of pleasure, his eyes closing instinctively.

When he reopened them, a golden light momentarily flashed from his pupils before dimming. He exhaled deeply, a satisfied smile forming on his lips.

His mind felt clearer than ever—so sharp and focused that he couldn't help but marvel at the change.

"If I were back on Earth, nothing could distract me. I could breeze through the toughest board exams in record time," he thought with amusement.

As Vincent basked in the thrill of acquiring his first legendary-grade skill, a ripple of disturbance spread across the Novice Continent.

Many Origin Warriors currently challenging Tier 3 of the Tower of Illusions noticed something peculiar—the only legendary-grade skill listed in the Tower's Exchange had vanished.

"There's no way it's gone!"