130: Chapter 130 Entering the Desolate Tower

"This is... this is Master's aura!"

It was so excited that it spoke incoherently.

"Master... Master is inside?!"

Chu Tianjiao nodded.

"He buried both his Physical Body and True Spirit within the Desolate Tower. He wanted to evolve an Immortal Realm inside and live out a second life."

He paused, a hint of emotion entering his voice.

"Unfortunately, this path was too difficult. He failed and trapped himself inside."

The chaotic azure lotus fell silent.

Yan Ruyu fell silent as well.

She had known since she was a child that she was a descendant of the Azure Emperor. However, she had never seen that legendary ancestor, only hearing of his deeds from ancient texts and her elders.

Now, that ancestor's True Spirit was right before her in this broken little tower.

The feeling was indescribable.

"Senior," Yan Ruyu mustered her courage and asked, "did you seek me out... for a specific reason?"

Chu Tianjiao looked at her, a hint of a smile in his eyes.

"Clever."

He pointed at the Desolate Tower.

"I need you to help me open it."

Yan Ruyu was stunned.

"Me?"

Chu Tianjiao nodded.

"You are a descendant of the Azure Emperor; his blood flows within you. With you here, entering the Desolate Tower will be much smoother. Otherwise, entering recklessly might trigger the safeguards he left behind, leading to unnecessary trouble."

Yan Ruyu was silent for a moment, then she nodded.

"I understand."

She looked at the broken Desolate Tower, a complex mix of emotions flashing in her eyes.

Ancestor...

I am here.

Chu Tianjiao watched her reaction and nodded inwardly.

This girl is quite perceptive.

"No rush," he said. "Your injuries haven't healed yet, and your state is unstable. We'll enter the Desolate Tower once you've recovered."

Yan Ruyu was taken aback for a moment, then she nodded.

"Thank you, Senior."

Chu Tianjiao waved his hand.

"For the time being, you should stay here. Although the Undying Mountain is known to the outside world as a forbidden zone, for you, it is actually the safest place."

He looked at the Ancient Kirin Emperor.

"Arrange a place for her to stay."

The Ancient Kirin Emperor nodded.

"Follow me."

He stood up and led Yan Ruyu and Qin Yao toward the other side of the courtyard.

Before leaving, Yan Ruyu couldn't help but look back.

The black-haired youth still sat by the stone table, holding a teacup and looking at them with a smile.

Beside him, the woman in white leaned against his shoulder, her gaze soft.

In the distance, that golden banner fluttered gently, scattering a rain of golden light.

It all felt like a dream.

Yan Ruyu withdrew her gaze and followed the Ancient Kirin Emperor away.

After they left, Xiao Nannan spoke.

"Teacher, do you think she can open the Desolate Tower?"

Chu Tianjiao thought for a moment.

"She should be able to. She is a descendant of the Azure Emperor, and their Bloodlines are connected. As long as she is willing, the Desolate Tower won't reject her."

The Willow Deity spoke indifferently from the side.

"That fellow, the Azure Emperor, certainly knew how to leave himself a way out. Hiding his True Spirit in the Desolate Tower, waiting for his descendants to find him."

Chu Tianjiao smiled.

"He had no other choice. Having failed to evolve an Immortal Realm, he could only resort to this."

He paused and looked at the Desolate Tower.

"Once he comes out, this era will become even more lively."

Xiao Nannan leaned on his shoulder and asked softly.

"Teacher, about Big Brother... should we help him a bit more?"

Chu Tianjiao shook his head.

"No need. Everything that should be given has been given. He must walk the rest of the path himself."

He looked at the figure traveling within the Void Water Mirror.

"He is the Reincarnation of Xiao Shitou; he won't be lacking."

Xiao Nannan nodded and said no more.

Three days later.

Yan Ruyu stood in the small courtyard, quietly regulating her breathing. In three days, her injuries had fully healed, and her condition had returned to its Peak.

Xiao Nannan pushed the door open and entered.

"Follow me."

Yan Ruyu nodded and followed her out of the courtyard.

The two passed through the swirling Chaos Qi and arrived at the stone table.

Chu Tianjiao was sitting there, holding a teacup with a gentle expression. Seeing them approach, he set down the cup and smiled slightly.

"Recovered?"

Yan Ruyu nodded.

"Yes."

Looking at the gentle and approachable youth before her, she couldn't help but feel nervous.

She knew who this person was.

The legendary Jiaoheng Great Emperor, an existence who had suppressed an entire era.

Now, he sat before her, speaking to her kindly.

The feeling was too surreal.

Chu Tianjiao saw her nervousness, and his smile grew even gentler.

"No need to be nervous."

His voice was soft, yet it carried a power that soothed the heart.

"It's just to have you open the Desolate Tower."

He raised his hand, and the scorched half of the Desolate Tower appeared on the stone table.

Yan Ruyu looked at the broken little tower and took a deep breath.

"What do I need to do?"

Chu Tianjiao pointed at the Desolate Tower.

"Use your blood."

"The blood of the Azure Emperor flows within you; it is the key to opening the Desolate Tower."

Yan Ruyu was silent for a moment, then she nodded.

She walked to the stone table and bit her middle finger.

A drop of crimson blood fell onto the Desolate Tower.

The moment the blood touched the Desolate Tower—

The scorched half of the tower's body suddenly erupted with brilliant light!

The light soared into the sky, illuminating the entire Undying Mountain. Within that light, the phantom of an azure lotus could be vaguely seen, swaying gently in the Void Realm.

Yan Ruyu instinctively took a step back, her eyes filled with shock.

Xiao Nannan and the Willow Deity also stood up at the same time, their gazes locked onto the Desolate Tower.

The tower's body began to tremble slightly.

The scorched marks peeled away bit by bit in the light, revealing the simple and ancient tower body beneath. Mysterious patterns emerged, emitting a vast and ancient aura.

The Desolate Tower was awakening.

Chu Tianjiao watched this scene with a calm expression.

After a moment, the light gradually receded.

The Desolate Tower hovered in mid-air, its body rotating gently as a portal slowly opened upon it.

Behind that portal lay a bottomless darkness.

Chu Tianjiao stood up.

The Willow Deity looked at him, frowning slightly.

"You're going in personally?"

Chu Tianjiao nodded.

"Yes."

He looked at Xiao Nannan and the Willow Deity.

"You two watch from outside. If anything happens, take action."

Xiao Nannan gripped his hand, a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Teacher..."

Chu Tianjiao smiled and gently patted her hand.

"Don't worry."

His tone was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable certainty.

"With my current strength, there is nothing in this world that can harm me."

Xiao Nannan looked at him and finally let go of his hand.

"Then be careful, Teacher."

Chu Tianjiao nodded.

He turned and looked toward the portal.

Then, he stepped inside.

The portal slowly closed behind him.

Darkness swallowed him completely.

Xiao Nannan stood where she was, watching the disappearing figure, not moving for a long time.

The Willow Deity walked to her side.

"Don't worry. He will be fine."

Xiao Nannan nodded without speaking.

Yan Ruyu stood to the side, watching this scene as complex emotions welled up in her heart.

That legendary existence had just walked into the Desolate Tower like that.

For the sake of her ancestor.

She lowered her head and looked at her finger.

That drop of blood had already dried.

But she knew that everything was just beginning.

In the Void Realm, the Desolate Tower hovered quietly.

The tower's body rotated gently, emitting a faint azure light.

Xiao Nannan raised her head and looked at the tower.

"Teacher..."

She murmured softly.

"Come back soon."