Led by the elders, Chen Wen and the others followed A Thread of Sky into its depths.
Only then did Chen Wen discover that nine old men stood before a gigantic formation diagram.
The moment these nine old men saw everyone arrive, they immediately stepped forward to greet them.
Mu Qinglong said, "Open the entrance passage."
"Alright."
After responding, one old man nodded to the other elders.
Immediately afterward, the nine old men came before the formation and began forming hand seals.
So they were Formation Masters.
At this sight, a flash of understanding crossed Chen Wen's mind.
Mu Qinglong turned to the gathered crowd and said, "I'll presume upon my seniority and say a few words on behalf of our Three Great Powers."
The moment those words fell, everyone grew solemn.
Though the fifteen disciples present belonged to different powers, they all held a certain degree of respect for Mu Qinglong.
After all, both his status and strength were there for all to see.
Only after seeing their reaction did Mu Qinglong continue, "First, after entering this secret realm, seeking opportunities is important, but staying alive is more important."
"You are all one-in-ten-thousand geniuses. There are some things that need not be spelled out for you to understand the reasoning behind them."
"Second, our time inside is limited. With the abilities of our Formation Masters, we can hold it open for no more than ten days."
"Moreover, that does not account for unforeseen circumstances. Strictly speaking, the time left to us will only be less."
"Under such circumstances, we must keep a set of scales in our hearts. We absolutely cannot calculate our time down to the last moment."
"In other words, once we enter, whether we are in the midst of searching for the Secret Treasure Land or