Sealing Spirit Tower, fourteenth floor.
Chen You had just finished assimilating and absorbing when an ethereal voice rang out.
"Hehehe, you little ant, you're rather interesting!!"
Hearing this, Chen You frowned and looked around, sensing his surroundings.
"I would very much like to know how you reached this place in such a short time."
The voice rang out again, but only its sound could be heard; its owner remained unseen.
Even at Chen You's level of cultivation, he could not detect it.
"You want to know? Come out, and I'll tell you!"
His furrowed brows relaxed as he regained his composure and called out to his surroundings.
"Come out? Hehehe, I have never hidden. I am everywhere."
Everywhere? Chen You's heart trembled, though he remained calm on the surface.
"Little ant, I have taken a liking to you. How about bowing to me? I can lift the Sealing Spirit Tower's Rule Realm restrictions on you and restore your freedom."
"You are... the one controlling the Sealing Spirit Tower from behind the scenes?" Chen You was startled.
"Controlling it? You could say that."
"Over countless ages, you are the only living being to reach this place, hear my voice, and speak with me."
"Think it over carefully. Freedom is something that cannot be sought after."
Chen You frowned in thought. I'll agree for now, uncover the Sealing Spirit Tower's secrets, then find a way back.
Having made up his mind, Chen You immediately cupped his hands toward the front and bowed. "Chen You pays respects to Your Excellency!!"
"Hahaha, good! You know the times. Very good!!"
Whoosh—
The Void before him rippled. An Azure Light shot out with a whoosh, pierced Chen You's glabella, and left behind a tower-shaped mark with the character for seal appearing within it. It quickly merged