After receiving this answer, the remnant soul did not show excessive surprise. There was only a trace of bewilderment on his face. "So something really did happen. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for no one to reinforce the Demon Suppressing Tower for so many years."
"Since the sect is gone, where did your Grand Guardian Token come from?"
Chen Sanshi answered truthfully, "My master passed it down to me. I do not know the specific circumstances."
"Your lineage, huh."
The remnant soul sighed. "Though the sect has perished, its spark still remains."
He paused.
"Then why have you come to the Demon Suppressing Tower...?"
"To retrieve treasures."
Chen Sanshi knew he could not hide it, so he might as well be candid.
"Since you are a descendant of my Luoxiao Sect, it is only right for you to return and retrieve its treasures."
The remnant soul said, "However, the things you seek are most likely not inside the tower. Follow me."
As he spoke.
He began leading the way. Reaching a corner at the southwesternmost edge of the Demon Suppressing Tower, he pulled apart the iron chains on the wall one by one, revealing the Formation Patterns beneath, then manipulated the mechanism.
The formation activated, and azure radiance enveloped everyone.
When their vision returned to normal, they were no longer inside the Demon Suppressing Tower, but beneath a mountain overflowing with spiritual energy.
"This is...?"
Wang Jun wore a puzzled expression.
"This is the rear mountain of Guiyu Gate, one of the twelve subordinate branches of Luoxiao Sect. It is called Lingyuan Mountain."
The remnant soul said, "In the past, many fellow disciples lived on this mountain year-round. They were responsible for guarding the surroundings and keeping idle outsiders away from the Demon Suppressing Tower."
"This is not a