Chapter 601: The Runes on the Tower

Publish Time: 2026-08-04 13:32:00

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Xiao Dongxu found seven characters and guessed another four, but only two of those guesses made complete sense while the other two still needed more thought.

Xiao Dongxu sighed softly and said, “I, the junior, am not skilled enough in my learning; I’m afraid I won’t be able to help Mr. Chen with the remaining ancient characters.”

Chen Changsheng said, “Friend Xiao, you’re speaking too modestly. In the world, hardly anyone surpasses you when it comes to the study of ancient scripts.”

“I, the junior, feel ashamed.”

Chen Changsheng smiled kindly and said, “Today, thank you, Friend Xiao. Friend Xiao can point out a formation diagram with ancient characters, and I will draw it out, leaving a strand of magical power as thanks for today.”

After hearing this, Xiao Dongxu paused and asked, “Is… is any formation diagram okay…”

Chen Changsheng said, “As long as it doesn’t go against nature’s laws.”

Xiao Dongxu felt a surge of joy and then said, “I, the junior, will draw it right away.”

After that, he picked up a brush and started drawing on the paper.

Soon, a formation diagram appeared before them.

Xiao Dongxu said, “This formation mainly uses the ancient character ‘Li’ as a killing formation; it has extraordinary power. I would like to ask you to create this formation, sir, so in times of danger, I might have a sliver of hope.”

“Very well.”

“Thank you, sir!”

Chen Changsheng then made a copy of that formation diagram, took out half a strand of hair, and handed it to Xiao Dongxu.

“My magical power is within the hair strand; use it by drawing it out. Please guard this well, Friend Xiao.”

“Also, I hope you, Friend Xiao, never have to use this formation in the future.”

Xiao Dongxu nodded with a smile and said, “I appreciate your kind words.”

Chen Changsheng then stood up and said, “My problem is solved, so I should not stay long. This trip was rushed, and the Sect Master has important matters to attend to, so I won’t bother him either. I ask Friend Xiao to thank the Sect Master on my behalf for the hospitality today. I will visit again another day to thank him in person.”

Xiao Dongxu rose and said, “Even though we’re opening the mountain to recruit disciples, it’s not too busy up here. It wouldn’t be disturbing. Please stay for two more days, sir. I, the junior, haven’t even treated you to anything yet.”

Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “No need for any treatment.”

Xiao Dongxu panicked a little at that moment; if Mr. Chen left, his master would surely scold him for days.

Chen Changsheng suddenly added, “By the way, I met a disciple of an old friend named Wang Yu when I was at the foot of the mountain. If he passes the trial and joins Xuanjiu Immortal Mountain, please look out for him a bit, Friend Xiao. If he asks about me, just say I left.”

After hearing this, Xiao Dongxu memorized the name and said, “I understand, junior. I will keep an eye out.”

Chen Changsheng said, “Please do not let him pass the trial just because of me, Friend Xiao. In cultivation, opportunity depends on oneself. Without hardships, how can one enter the Path of Immortality?”

Xiao Dongxu nodded upon hearing this and said, “I get that, junior. But are you truly not staying a few more days, sir? Xuanjiu Immortal Mountain is lively lately, and the master will likely return soon.”

Chen Changsheng waved his hand and smiled, “No, I have many matters to deal with. I shall bid farewell now.”

Xiao Dongxu then understood.

It seemed he could not be persuaded to stay.

“I, the junior, will see you off the mountain.”

“There’s no need to trouble yourself; I remember the way down.” Chen Changsheng said, “Today is the opening for disciples, and as the senior brother, you’re busier than your master. Hurry back to your duties.”

“That would not be right at all.”

Despite Xiao Dongxu’s strong insistence, he still accompanied the two down the mountain.

At the mountain gate, Chen Changsheng raised his hands in farewell.

Xiao Dongxu hesitated but then asked, “Could I learn where your training ground is? When I come down the mountain, I wish to visit you.”

Chen Changsheng said, “I usually have no fixed dwelling. But if you need to find me for something, Friend Xiao…”

He paused and continued, “I am mostly in the Mortal World. Friend Xiao can ask the Dragon Lord of Tongtian River; he should know my whereabouts.”

“What if you are not in the Mortal World?”

“In the Cultivation World, south to the Desolate Sea at the peak above the valley, there’s Cloudtop Manor. I might be there. If not, I might be nowhere at all…”

“Nowhere at all?”

“Yes, nowhere at all.”

Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “Goodbye, Friend Xiao.”

Xiao Dongxu came to his senses and raised his hands, saying, “Go safely, sir. When I go down the mountain, I will surely visit you.”

Chen Changsheng only smiled without a word, then walked off.

Patriarch Yun raised his hands to bid farewell and said, “If you have time in the future, Friend Xiao, you can visit Yun Manor. I will welcome you cordially.”

“Certainly.”

Xiao Dongxu responded with a smile and watched the two go.

He stood by the mountain gate and saw sir ride a sword away using Sword Flight.

At the moment the sword rose, he felt amazed.

This was likely the fastest sword he had ever seen, faster even than the Elder Three’s sword.

He had never expected Mr. Chen to be not only profound in the dao but also so skilled in sword arts. Xiao Dongxu admired this sir even more deeply.

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Patriarch Yun again experienced what ‘Sword Flight’ truly meant, but by now he had gotten used to it; his legs had stopped shaking.

Patriarch Yun asked, “Sir, have all twelve characters been deciphered?”

Chen Changsheng replied, “Not at all; I am still missing one.”

“Still one missing?”

“Mmm.”

Chen Changsheng said, “That character, I have seen it before. It shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Is that so…”

Patriarch Yun felt it awkward to ask further.

Chen Changsheng added, “I will send you back to Qingyuan first, Patriarch. After that, I likely cannot stay to visit, and I wanted to clarify this in advance.”

“With matters to attend to, sir, Yun Manor naturally won’t hold you back.”

Chen Changsheng used Sword Flight to take Patriarch Yun back to Yun Manor.

After landing, he bid farewell, agreeing to visit again once he was done with his tasks.

After leaving, he headed straight for the Desolate Sea’s Borderlands.

On the way, he summoned the Black Pagoda.

The Black Pagoda saw the endless Desolate Sea below and asked, “Where are _you_ heading this time?”

Chen Changsheng inquired, “Tell me this: what do the ancient runes on your body do?”

“Hmm?”

The Black Pagoda paused. “Must you even ask? Is it not for sealing?”

“I am talking about the top layer’s character.”

The top of the Black Pagoda had only one ancient character suppressing it, and this word was the unsolved one from the formation chart.

The Black Pagoda heard this and faltered. “The top layer…”

“It also seems to mean sealing.”

The Black Pagoda said, “But inside that layer, it has always been empty. I do not quite understand. The other layers hide evil qi, yin energy, and the like.”

“Empty? Why is it empty?”

“This layer is special; yin energy, evil qi, and such things cannot really get in.”

Suddenly, it asked, “Why not go in there and see for yourself?”

Chen Changsheng glanced at it and began to reach out.

“No no no! I was wrong! I was wrong! Sorry!”

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