Revelation of the Way of Heaven

Chapter 346 The Tower of Imprisonment

Three days later, at the Tower of Imprisonment.

The Xuanyuan Sword is placed at the top of the Tower of Imprisonment, above which is the floating core of imprisonment, below which is a metal base made of meteorite iron, and in the middle is a large Xuanjing Stone with a sword hole in the center. That sword hole is where the Xuanyuan Sword is placed.

Qin Xiaochuan stood in front of the base, looked up at the Imprisoned Core above, and then solemnly inserted the Xuanyuan Sword into the sword hole. After the Xuanyuan Sword was fully inserted into the sword hole, a golden light was projected from the sword body, and after being refracted by the Xuanjing Stone, it finally converged upwards to form a beam of light that shone directly on the Imprisoned Core.

At this moment, the core of imprisonment also emitted an orange-gold light, and then the entire tower of imprisonment seemed to come alive. Qin Xiaochuan could clearly sense that powerful energy was flowing in the tower of imprisonment. Finally, a faint golden light curtain appeared in the sky above the entire Crescent City, which should be the activation of some barrier energy, but it quickly disappeared.

In addition to the above-mentioned strange phenomena, when those lights enveloped the Xuanyuan Sword, Qin Xiaochuan's mental space opened automatically. In his mental space, a huge golden pillar of light appeared on the Xuanyuan Sword. Upon seeing this golden pillar of light, Qin Xiaochuan immediately thought of the Heavenly Stele he had seen in Kunlun Ruins.

"Could it be?" Qin Xiaochuan subconsciously thought that this pillar of light, like the Heavenly Stele, also had the ability to record historical events. With this in mind, he touched the golden pillar of light with his spiritual energy, and as expected, many light and shadow appeared in front of him immediately.

Qin Xiaochuan opened a light and shadow display, which showed the Blood Witch Clan battling monsters in front of New Moon City.

"Now that the Xuanyuan Sword has been returned to its place, we can go back." Just as Qin Xiaochuan was preparing to check the next light and shadow, the Golden Priest's voice suddenly came from behind.

Qin Xiaochuan did not reply immediately, but instead opened the second light and shadow. This time, he saw a scene of a Blood Witch King being crowned.

After watching the second light and shadow effect, Qin Xiaochuan closed his mental space, turned around to look at the Golden Priest, and said, "I heard that the Golden Priest's alchemy chamber is located in this Tower of Imprisonment. May I take a look?"

Upon hearing Qin Xiaochuan's words, the Golden Priest was visibly taken aback. He hadn't expected Qin Xiaochuan to suddenly make this request, but being a man who had been immersed in the ways of power for many years, he immediately said calmly, "Since the Uncrowned One is interested in visiting my alchemy chamber, I am happy to lead the way for you."

Qin Xiaochuan smiled and nodded. Then, Qin Xiaochuan, the four high priests, and Zhuang Yi, the commander of the Imperial Guard, escorted the Gold Priest to his alchemy chamber, which was known as one of the most mysterious places in Crescent City. Only a very few people in the entire Crescent City had the opportunity to see it, and even the five high priests probably had few visitors. So, apart from Qin Xiaochuan, the others also showed their curiosity.

The Gold Priest's Alchemy Chamber is located on the first basement level of the Tower of Imprisonment. The group passed through three bronze doors to enter the Alchemy Chamber, which was a very large underground space. The rectangular main hall had a ceiling about four meters high. The ceiling was cast from the special bones of some kind of demonic beast, with golden light spots floating on the surface like a star map. The walls were made of gray-white sound-absorbing stone and inlaid with arrays of glowing crystals. The floor was paved with corrosion-resistant black iron bricks, each brick etched with tiny barrier runes.

The entire alchemy room has four areas: the materials area, the books and documents area, the casting area, and the experimental area. Qin Xiaochuan followed the Golden Priest through the experimental area, which was filled with various experimental equipment. The equipment was numerous and neatly arranged, and the tables were spotless, indicating that someone had been cleaning and tidying it up.

After passing the experimental area, they arrived at the casting area, where the eternal flame furnace was still running slowly. The flame inscriptions engraved on the furnace ensured that it maintained a precise and constant temperature. The golden liquid flowing from the furnace flowed into a specially made stirring tank. Auxiliary materials and catalysts were added to the stirring tank by a robotic arm, and then the robotic arm-type automatic stirrer started to operate, emitting a very light gear meshing sound.

After touring the alchemy room, the group returned to the book and document area. Qin Xiaochuan looked around and saw that it was also neat and clean. Even the quill pens in the inkwell on the desk seemed to be tilted in a certain direction to make the entire desk arrangement look more harmonious and comfortable.

Qin Xiaochuan picked up a book on the desk titled "Advanced Alchemy," flipped through a few pages, and then said to the Gold Priest, "This alchemy room is indeed exquisitely crafted. From its layout, it's clear that the Gold Priest is a meticulous person. No wonder he can manage Crescent City so well."

"You flatter us, Your Excellency. It is our responsibility to manage Crescent City well and bring less suffering and more happiness to our people who trust us," the Golden Priest replied earnestly.

Qin Xiaochuan nodded and said, "I read a record in the 'Recent History of the Blood Witch Clan' that a hundred years ago, blood moons appeared frequently, and the demon race was restless. At that time, it was you, the Fire Priest, who led the Blood Knights to wipe out the demon beasts gathered at Yunxi Mountain. Not only that, but the demon beasts were very powerful at the time, and it was you who used alchemy to forge a set of core magical artifacts, allowing the Blood Knights to build a demon-slaying array, thus avoiding large-scale casualties for the Blood Knights. The Gold Priest's Alchemy Chamber made a great contribution to Crescent City and the entire Blood Witch Clan."

"These are all past achievements; it's rare that the Uncrowned One is paying attention." A rare gentle expression appeared on the Golden Priest's usually indifferent face.

Qin Xiaochuan glanced at the other four high priests and Zhuang Yihu beside him, then continued, "All contributions made to the Blood Witch Clan should not be forgotten. They should not only be recorded in historical records, but also kept in our hearts. In this way, everyone's efforts will not be in vain. Moreover, I believe that if everyone is like the Golden Priest, protecting everyone in the Blood Witch Clan at all times, then what everyone has always hoped for—the ancient wish of the Blood Witch Clan—will surely be realized, and that day is not far away."

Upon hearing Qin Xiaochuan's words, the Golden Priest paused for a moment. He looked into Qin Xiaochuan's eyes and found that the other's gaze was calm as still water, seemingly able to see right through him, yet also unfathomable. It was an absolute frankness, a sincerity that was not afraid of being spied on, without any trace of pretense. It seemed that these words came from his heart, and he not only had such expectations but also the confidence that they would definitely come true.

"The Uncrowned One is absolutely right. I will never forget my mission." The Golden Priest's words were resolute and sincere. As he finished speaking, his gaze swept over the others, and he clearly caught some unusual expressions on their faces.

"Alright, we've bothered the Gold Priest for too long today, it's time for us to go back." Qin Xiaochuan smiled at the Gold Priest and then left the alchemy room. The others followed him, except for the Fire Priest who remained beside the Gold Priest.

"What does he mean by suddenly doing this?" The fire priest asked, watching the bronze door of the alchemy chamber slowly close. It seemed that he had been holding these words in for a long time and now he had to say them.

The Golden Priest also gazed at the bronze gate, and after a moment of contemplation, said, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. If you don't even understand what kind of person your enemy is, how can you defeat him?"

"You mean he's here to probe our background? Does he have some ulterior motive?" The fire priest's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

The Golden Priest had a deep gaze and said, "I underestimated him. What he said just now really touched my heart. This is probably the aura of a born king. It doesn't come from external power, but from within. He can touch people's hearts with just a few words."

The Fire Priest said somewhat anxiously, "Gold Priest, you can't be swayed so easily. He was clearly trying to win people over, saying that all contributions made to the Blood Witch Clan should not be forgotten. In reality, he was just trying to reassure us five high priests, telling us that even after he is crowned, he will not forget our contributions and will not change our status as the five high priests. But such words can only fool children; we cannot believe them easily."

The Golden Priest snorted and said, "Don't worry, how could I not see through his intentions? Since we decided to take this path, there's absolutely no reason to turn back, because only this path can break the Blood Witch Clan's curse. However, we can't let our guard down against him. Although the high priests are all shrewd and won't be easily fooled by his words, they will inevitably become more and more inclined to him over time. We need to make some backup plans."

The fire priest asked, "What do you mean?"

"Now that he's come to understand me, we should also get to know him better." The Golden Priest's gaze hardened.

"The Imperial Guards and maids kept a close watch on them in the inner court at all times, but since returning to Crescent City, he has spent most of his time in his meditation room, a place that no one can easily approach."

The High Priest said coldly, "That girl named Guo Shiyi must be someone he cares about a lot. You should pay more attention to her. This girl should be a good pawn; she might be able to play an unexpected role at a crucial moment."

"Okay, I understand."

"But that's secondary. The key is to push the plan forward. Now that the Xuanyuan Sword has been returned to its rightful place, it means that the barrier of Crescent Moon City is in our hands. This will allow us to accelerate its progress. You need to handle communication and response within the area."

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