Chapter 94: Deep Mountains and the Mortal Realm0

Ding, ding, ding...0

The stone carvings gradually covered the top of Yunding Mountain. 0

In the end, it seemed to Song You that the sculptor was not only carving but also talking to him—discussing time, the land, ancient people, and the future. 0

Eventually, the sculptor finished the last carving but did not turn around. Instead, he asked Song You when he had arrived. When Song You told him, he didn't understand the era Song You mentioned. The sculptor inquired whether the carvings were still there at that time. Song You simply mentioned that the wind at the mountaintop was too strong. 0

The sculptor seemed both regretful and relieved, telling Song You that he had stayed too long and should return soon. Song You then said his farewells.0

It was as if he had engaged in a cross-temporal conversation with someone. But Song You knew it was merely an exchange of insights with the lingering spiritual resonance of the person who had left his mark on the mountain and the carvings years ago. 0

Who was there to talk and chat with him?  0

Who asked about a millennium later?  0

It was just that Song You had seen him and felt his spirit and thoughts while he was carving. It was merely Song You's own regrets and relief, and his own sense that it was time to return. 0

He did not know what kind of practice the Daoist followed or the depth of his Daoist skills. He only knew that the Daoist was at peace,...0