Forbidden Island.
Immortal mist swirled about, concealing everything within. Beast roars and bird cries sounded from time to time.
Several Supremes led several thousand cultivators across the long distance to the outside of the island, where they halted.
An old man clad in a gray robe patterned with stars leaped forward and respectfully bowed toward the island, cupping his hands in salute.
"We seek an audience with Senior!!"
After a brief wait, several chilling hoarse cries answered him.
The old man frowned and cupped his hands again.
"We mean no offense by coming here. We hope Senior will forgive us!!"
A moment later, several more hoarse cries answered.
The cultivators floating behind him whispered among themselves, fear appearing on their faces.
"Senior, are we really going in?"
"What? Are you afraid?"
"These cries that keep coming from within are far too unnerving, and we know nothing about what lies inside. If we rush in recklessly, I fear..."
"Hmph! Every great opportunity comes with danger. Without the courage to face danger and challenges, how can one obtain it?"
"If you are afraid, turn around and go back!!"
"This..."
"If you wish to seek a great opportunity and gain the favor of the island's Supremes, overcome your cowardice, shut up, and wait properly for orders."
"This... yes!"
The old man hovering at the front waited for a long time. Seeing no response, he shook his head.
"It seems we are fated not to meet Senior!!"
"Since that is the case, pardon our disturbance!!"
He bowed and cupped his hands once more, then turned to leave.
At that moment, rumbling suddenly sounded from within the immortal mist, startling the cultivators.
They followed the sound and saw multicolored strange light suddenly shoot through the immortal mist, illuminating the entire area like a neon immortal