Ahhhhh, high-altitude survival!

Chapter 169, Encountering Huang Wenmin Again

As it turned out, they couldn't even touch Xiao Shu, who was standing on the stairs, just a moment ago. The young man's hand passed straight through Xiao Shu's body, as if Xiao Shu, like the stairs, had become a phantom shadow.

Xiao Bing was watching from the side, and couldn't help but punch the air in anger.

He had called all these young men over, and naturally he didn't want anything to happen to any of them.

As a result, he swung his fist and landed squarely on Xiao Shu's arm, making Xiao Shu grimace.

As a result, everyone gradually realized that if there was any difference between Xiao Shu, Xiao Bing, and the others, it was the white light that appeared and disappeared on their bodies.

It seems that only those emanating this white light are allowed to step onto the stairs, but once they go up, they are no longer allowed to go back.

Those without the white light weren't even qualified to go up the stairs; they could only stare helplessly.

The group looked at each other, analyzed the differences between themselves and Xiao Bing and the others, and quickly guessed the problem.

Therefore, anyone who has just had the thought of backing down will not have any white light on them at this moment.

This fourth level is not a real test like the previous ones, but rather—a test of the heart!

Since the Black Tower has already made the choice for everyone, there is no other way for them. At this moment, those who are left behind and unable to continue upwards have mixed feelings on their faces and are quite conflicted in their hearts.

There was a sense of loss, but also a faint feeling of relief.

Xiao Bing frowned slightly, huddled up with Lin Yue and whispered a few words, then turned around, looked back at everyone, cleared his throat, and said loudly, "Since you can't go any further, don't just stand there. Everyone, carefully search this floor and see if there are any usable weapons and materials. Take them all back, so this trip won't be in vain."

After saying that, he turned back and added, "Xiao Wei, just stay on the stairs and don't move. When they finish taking it, just go back down the way you came."

“Okay!” Xiao Wei replied, nodding seriously. He took two steps back and stood on the stairs, his eyes warily watching the surroundings.

Now that there were clear arrangements, everyone put aside their initial hesitation and got to work.

Lin Yue and the other two did not immediately go up the stairs, but stood aside and quietly watched everyone busy.

Only after everyone had packed up almost everything they could on this floor, and each carrying a bulging backpack, slowly descended the stairs, did they take a deep breath, then lift their feet and step onto the stairs that shone with a mysterious light.

Their figures gradually disappeared on the stairs, while the four people who had retreated stood outside the Black Tower complex, gazing up at the tall and mysterious Black Tower before them.

At this moment, the central black tower was already illuminated on four levels, its soft light seeping through the gaps in its structure. The towers on the left and right sides were each illuminated on three levels, their light appearing slightly dimmer than that of the central tower, but still incredibly conspicuous in the already dim light of day.

The four of them stood there, none of them speaking, their gazes fixed on the black tower for a long time, unwilling to look away.

Lin Yue, Xiao Bing, and Xiao Shu slowly ascended the stairs, their steps light and deliberate, each step seemingly testing the "temperament" of the black tower.

Although they weren't walking very fast, the stairs were only a limited length, and in no time they arrived at the entrance to the fifth floor.

This fifth floor was quite different from the previous ones. Before her stood an incredibly realistic door, which looked extremely heavy. Strange patterns seemed to be carved into the door panel; these patterns were winding and twisting, like some kind of mysterious symbol, quite different from anything Lin Yue had seen before.

Lin Yue and the other two exchanged glances, their eyes filled with caution. After a brief silence, Xiao Shu was the first to raise his hand and slowly push towards the door.

As he moved, the door slowly opened. Despite its seemingly high-tech appearance, the door creaked and groaned, the sound echoing through the silent black tower like a sigh, making the group inexplicably nervous.

Just as the door was fully pushed open, Lin Yue felt a blinding light flash before her eyes. Then, as if she had stepped into some kind of light array, everything around her began to spin wildly.

The dizzying sensation made Lin Yue instantly feel lightheaded, as if countless bees were buzzing in her head. Before she could react, a strong wave of vertigo swept over her, and the three of them lost consciousness, their bodies collapsing limply to the ground.

She didn't know how much time had passed, but Lin Yue gradually regained consciousness. Her first sensation was the cold floor beneath her; the chill seeped through her clothes and into her body, making her shiver involuntarily. Startled, Lin Yue abruptly opened her eyes, her gaze still filled with the confusion and wariness of someone just waking up.

After she could see her surroundings clearly, Lin Yue found herself in a spacious hall. The hall was dimly lit and quiet, with only her soft breathing echoing in the air.

She subconsciously looked around and saw many people lying haphazardly on the ground. They were in various positions, some lying face down, some lying on their sides, with bloodstains on their bodies and an unpleasant smell in the air. They all seemed to be unconscious.

It seems like I was the first one to wake up.

Lin Yue quickly sat up, moving very quietly, afraid of making any noise that might disturb the others. She rubbed her still slightly dizzy head, then focused her gaze intently on the people around her.

Upon closer inspection, she discovered that apart from Xiao Bing and Xiao Shu lying not far behind her, she didn't recognize any of the people in that group.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively turned to look around. Bai Shuang and Xuan Ye weren't there; they probably hadn't reached the fifth floor yet. Where did these strangers come from?

Wait a minute!

Lin Yue's gaze suddenly stopped, then turned back to a person whose body was being held down on one side.

She frowned, scrutinizing the person closely. The more she looked, the more she felt that the person resembled Huang Wenmin. Lin Yue was filled with doubt, so she moved even closer. This time, she was certain—it really was Huang Wenmin!