However, good times did not last. The once-calm situation stirred up mighty waves once more, as a sudden change descended upon the world—a layer of strange, unfathomable dense fog abruptly spread between the Immortal and Mortal Realms! This fog seemed to possess a life of its own, spreading in all directions at an astonishing speed. Wherever it covered, neither humans nor other living beings could escape falling into a deep sleep; even more terrifyingly, the powerful spiritual energy contained within their bodies was silently devoured by the fog!
Faced with such a critical situation, the people did not panic. Instead, relying on their keen insight and decisive judgment, they immediately devised a response: regroup and form a united force bound by a common purpose! Soon after, this team launched an intense investigation... Before long, they were shocked to discover that the mysterious fog possessed the special ability to completely block the crisp, melodious sound emitted by the Sacred Bell and the dazzling radiance released by the Sacred Sword!
The First Generation Inheritor took the lead, venturing deep into danger to conduct a meticulous investigation. In the end, he discovered that the culprit behind this disaster lay at the vital spiritual energy hub connecting the Immortal and Mortal Realms! Everyone rushed to the destination without delay, only to arrive and see an enormous black vortex, like a bottomless abyss, continuously spewing out suffocating dense fog!
Although the situation was exceptionally dire, no one gave up resisting. Instead, they joined forces and unleashed the power of seven Spirit Pearls of different attributes in an attempt to contend with it. Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain; no matter what they did, they could not affect the stubborn black vortex in the slightest! Just when everyone felt helpless, the Sacred Bell suddenly trembled faintly,