Chapter 611: Barren Southlands and Poisonous Miasma

Publish Time: 2026-08-09 23:32:00

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Chen Changsheng summoned the Black Pagoda once more.

Seeing the grim surroundings, the Black Pagoda couldn’t help but say, “This bad?”

Could the Demon Realm be destroyed soon?

Chen Changsheng replied, “It’s handled.”

The Black Pagoda already saw that. Then it asked, “So you called me out… Have you decided to break the first layer’s Ancient Script seal?”

“For something else.”

“Knew it.”

The Black Pagoda sounded resigned. “You never call for good news. If I don’t help you this time, will our deal be off?”

“I’m not that kind of person. I keep my promises.”

“Then break the first layer’s Ancient Script Array right now.”

Chen Changsheng glanced at it. “I’m not an expert in this. I need to go back and study it first.”

The Black Pagoda said, “No need. Just press your hand on the Script and wipe it away.”

“Huh?”

“You’ll know when you try.”

“What do you mean?”

Chen Changsheng didn’t act immediately. He asked for details.

The Black Pagoda explained, “The Ancient Script favors you. No spell needed. Just wipe it away, and the Array will break.”

“The Script favors me?”

Chen Changsheng raised an eyebrow, doubtfully eyeing the Black Pagoda.

The Black Pagoda nodded. “Yes.”

Chen Changsheng chuckled but pressed no further.

The Black Pagoda was lying. Asking more would likely only yield another flimsy tale.

Chen Changsheng said, “I’ll wipe away the Script as promised.”

A deal was a deal.

He also wanted to see what would happen after freeing the Black Pagoda from the seal.

Chen Changsheng reached out and pressed his hand on the Script carved into the Pagoda.

He paused briefly… then wiped.

The pressed Script faded away, revealing the dark Pagoda beneath.

Seeing this, the Black Pagoda grew excited. “Again! There’s another behind it! And two beside it!”

Chen Changsheng hesitated, then moved to the next two Scripts.

He wiped away both Scripts on either side of the Pagoda.

The Black Pagoda urged, “One last one! The very last—”

When reaching the final Script, Chen Changsheng stopped.

The Black Pagoda asked, “Why stop?”

Chen Changsheng said, “See that Demon Sword sealed beneath you?”

The Pagoda paused. “What’s your point?”

“The Devil Qi inside that Demon Sword remains powerful. I can’t destroy it yet.”

“…”

The Black Pagoda understood. After a quiet moment, it said, “So… unless I solve this problem, you won’t wipe the last Script?”

Chen Changsheng replied, “No. I’ll honor our deal. I’m just mentioning this.”

“Heh…”

The Black Pagoda sneered. “So it’s about timing, right?”

Chen Changsheng said, “That’s not what I meant.”

“Lies.”

“I’m not a forgiving person.”

“…”

The Black Pagoda sighed inwardly. Trying tricks wouldn’t work here.

Chen Changsheng said, “Or tell me the full truth. Do that, and I’ll wipe the last Script right now.”

“What truth?”

“The truth about why I can wipe the Ancient Script away.”

After a brief silence, the Black Pagoda dodged. “If I deal with the Demon Sword, will you break the second layer’s seal?”

Chen Changsheng shook his head. “Take it or leave it.”

The Black Pagoda knew bargaining was hopeless.

It sighed. “Why must I meet a rogue like you?”

Chen Changsheng said, “Just choose your path.”

After hesitating, the Black Pagoda gave in. “Fine. I’ll handle the Demon Sword.”

Chen Changsheng offered, “Another option – explain about the Scripts, and I’ll wipe the second layer’s Scripts too.”

But the Black Pagoda denied, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Chen Changsheng nodded. “Very well.”

He raised his hand and cast a sealing Array.

He sealed the Black Pagoda beside the Demon Sword.

“Do your job well these next days. Fix the Devil Qi faster, and you’ll gain your freedom sooner.”

“Don’t tell me what to do!”

Chen Changsheng said no more. He left, retracing his path to find the Demon Realm’s exit.

Following his memory, he reached the well he’d arrived through.

It was still a well.

But this one remained shut, its seal intact.

“Is the Array… one-way?”

Chen Changsheng pondered, then repeated his method to break the Array, wiping the Ancient Script away.

As before, blood surged upward.

A whirlpool formed within the well.

……

An island in the Cultivation World stood barren—lifeless, covered in poisonous mists.

For years, no living soul entered here. Cultivators avoided it entirely.

Hidden in a rocky crevice of this island…

Blood welled up in a long-dry well.

A figure emerged from it.

Chen Changsheng leaped out, landing outside the well.

Barren land stretched before him. Miasma veiled the view, hiding his location.

Chen Changsheng cast a spell to clear the surrounding miasma.

He scanned the area. “Where is this?”

A place he’d never seen.

To his surprise, he hadn’t exited through the Southern Garden.

So the Divine Demon Well had more than one entrance.

After brief thought, Chen Changsheng soared by Sword Flight. Past the miasma, his view opened. His surroundings showed only the Desolate Sea. No guidance anywhere.

Chen Changsheng cast a spell to reveal the Cultivation World’s direction.

“North.”

He flew north by Sword Flight.

But half a day later…

…traces of other Cultivators finally appeared.

That island was this far out!

No Cultivator would journey there willingly.

Ahead, Chen Changsheng saw an alley entrance and approached someone for directions.

Chen Changsheng asked, “Excuse me, Daoist Friend of Lingyue Immortal Isle?”

A Cultivator on a Sky Skiff clasped his hands. “Need passage? Board over there.”

Chen Changsheng said, “Just lost. Wondering if you could point the way.”

“Lost?”

“Yes.”

The Lingyue Cultivator, confused but helpful, answered, “This is Rain City’s Sky Skiff harbor. Forward lies Baiyue Immortal Mountain. Backward leads to—”

“If traveling, the Sky Skiff might help.”

Chen Changsheng now knew where he was. He bowed. “My thanks, Daoist Friend.”

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