504 Troubled Times 3 (1/2)
After his discussion with Hei Jin, he revealed some of his future plans to Shizi Xing. Such an arrangement in which he could get the best of both worlds was a good plan for him and Hei Jin.
When he returned to Great Yin, Lu Sheng started studying the Divine Sword clay tablet which he had just obtained.
The contents of the clay tablet seemed simple at first glance, but it was apparent that there were special marks on it. Lu Sheng's current knowledge was no longer what it had been back when he could not understand any runes or formations. After carrying out detailed research in two worlds and gathering knowledge over several years, he had studied transportation and Arrival Formations, and also knew many things about other strengthening or offensive runes.
The marks on the clay tablet were greatly encrypted. Lu Sheng made a copy with stone rubbing, and tried 13 different deciphering keys. He attempted to find something useful in the contents through calculation and decompilation.
However, all 13 keys had failed. Hence, he started trying different combinations of coding languages such as those used on Earth to try to decipher its contents.
In truth, the basis of a computer program was countless combinations of the binary numbers '0' and '1'. '0' and '1' were actually Yin and Yang in the Book of Changes—they were representations of void and substance.
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Lu Sheng's current Infinity Technique was also based upon Yin and Yang. The fact that he had been a programming expert to begin with might have had something to do with it.
However, the Divine Sword clay tablet was not something that could be understood easily. Deep Blue could not do anything in this case, either. After all, if he wanted to derive this, he would at least need to be initiated. Currently, he only had the clay tablet and nothing else. It was completely meaningless.
After studying the clay tablet for a time, Lu Sheng finally received word from his teacher, Su Ningfei—she wanted him to head to the Dipper Star Cliff and rescue his Junior Apprentice Sister Su Yuanyuan.
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The skies were gray.
In the Qilong Mountain Range, the grayish-green mountain forests extended for thousands of kilometers. An emerald green stream wound its way through the layers of mountains throughout the entire mountain range. Its emerald waters flowed calmly and peacefully.
A red two-layered ship that was neither big nor small was slowly sailing forward along the river.
On the deck, two handsome men with refined air were seated opposite each other. They were wearing long-sleeved green clothes, and a pot of tea was brewing between them.
White steam rose from the purple pot's spout. Soon, a faint aroma of tea filled the air.
”I didn't expect there to be such a tranquil and comfortable place in the Qilong Mountain Range. Brother Qing, you've certainly put much effort into this arrangement,” the long-haired man on the left, who had an elegant air about him, spoke in a clear and crisp voice. He did not beat around the bush, and his words seemed to resound slightly in the air. Anyone who listened to him could tell that he was a decisive person.
The man opposite him smiled easily. ”Brother Wen, please don't praise me any further. I had too much time on my hands, and was loitering around when I stumbled upon this place. I didn't think that I'd be able to find such a peaceful place in such troubled times.”
The long-haired man shook his head slightly, and let out a laugh. He no longer continued this topic. His pointed brows were raised slightly as he cast his gaze toward the faraway Qilong Mountain Range. He seemed able to see the scenery in the depths through the layers of gray mountains.
”However, you have always been a peaceful person, Brother Qing. Why would you pick a fight with the Thousand Sun Sect now? If you're going to tell me that you did it for a Ten-Thousand Transformation Divine Weapon just as the rumors say, then I'd rather ask you to keep quiet, Brother Qing.”
The man who was called Brother Qing was the current dragon elder Qian Jin, the patriarch of the Golden Dragon Cave. He was a first-class cultivator with dragon bloodline, Qing Baiwu.
When Qing Baiwu heard this, he immediately knew what his old friend meant—he came to advise him as well.
He gave a soft chuckle. ”The Thousand Sun Sect is strong, but that was when Senior Aurora Polaris wasn't injured. At this moment, he has to guard the East Sea, and while nobody is keeping his sect in check, it's in disorder. I, Qing Baiwu, have always stood aloof from worldly affairs. Even so, the members of his sect still chose to provoke me. There's nothing wrong in me giving them a lesson or two.”
”As long as you know what you're doing, Brother Qing.” The long-haired man nodded. ”However, I'm worried that some parties might try to take advantage of this situation if word of this goes out…”
Qing Baiwu shook his head slightly. ”Brother Wen Chang, as long as they're not from the six lands, why would we fear the other aristocratic families?”
Wen Chang shook his head with a wry smile. Outwardly, he was the founder of the Enlightened Sect. He had tens of thousands of followers, and the elites in his sect were as numerous as the clouds. If he joined forces with the Golden Dragon Cave, they truly had the strength to back up that statement.
However, he was not a person fond of attracting attention to himself. He just thought that the current situation was too conspicuous, which was why he came here to persuade his friend.
”Brother Wen, say no more. I'll give those few another lesson, and I'll let them go. As for the others… it's up to them.” Qing Baiwu smiled.
”See there. Someone's coming.” He pointed a finger, and the mountain forest on their right parted on its own. A peculiar white mist which seemed slightly yellowish was revealed.