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SubscribeWhen the Towers arrived, without warning, without communication of intent or indication of reasoning, chaos ensued...
Decades later, enchantments from the Tower and mana cores from the creatures within power the most advanced technologies in the real world. What was once a puzzling mystery has become a necessary part of economic growth.
For Arthur Chua, the Malaysian Beginner Tower has always been his objective. Climbing the Tower is the only form of escape available for one without money or connections. He's not looking to be a hero or famous, just a survivor.
Fate, on the other hand, has other plans for him. At long last, the reason for the arrival of the Towers will be revealed, and humanity will once again experience a seismic shift when the truth appears.
Of course, Arthur's going to have to survive long enough for that to happen...
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Climbing the Ranks Chapters

Chapter 124
Stepping further away from Mel, just in case, Arthur leaned against his spear and forced himself to breathe slowly and regularly. A part of him wanted to hunchover, but he...
Chapter 124
Stepping further away from Mel, just in case, Arthur leaned against his spear and forced himself to breathe slowly and regularly. A part of him wanted to hunchover, but he...

Chapter 123
Downstairs at their canteen – and it said something about Malaysians that even when no one needed to eat, there was still a canteen in a building that desperately needed...
Chapter 123
Downstairs at their canteen – and it said something about Malaysians that even when no one needed to eat, there was still a canteen in a building that desperately needed...

Chapter 122
Arthur could have read the notification immediately. He should have. However, he held off. For a few moments, for his throat was parched, his eyes bloodshot and gummy. His movements...
Chapter 122
Arthur could have read the notification immediately. He should have. However, he held off. For a few moments, for his throat was parched, his eyes bloodshot and gummy. His movements...

Chapter 121
Now that he had nothing more to focus on than just drawing the energy, Arthur found himself able to improve the Yin-Yang Exchange at a more efficient and faster rate....
Chapter 121
Now that he had nothing more to focus on than just drawing the energy, Arthur found himself able to improve the Yin-Yang Exchange at a more efficient and faster rate....

Chapter 120
Arthur had just finished pounding out his frustration and pain into the ground when the door opened, revealing a worried-looking Jan. “Ei. You need something?” “Nothing. I’m fine. Just fiiiine.”...
Chapter 120
Arthur had just finished pounding out his frustration and pain into the ground when the door opened, revealing a worried-looking Jan. “Ei. You need something?” “Nothing. I’m fine. Just fiiiine.”...

Chapter 119
He knew he should have spent the time speaking with the merchant. He had made the appointment after all. Yet, once he found himself in his room again, Arthur threw...
Chapter 119
He knew he should have spent the time speaking with the merchant. He had made the appointment after all. Yet, once he found himself in his room again, Arthur threw...