An elder well past seventy, his face covered in wrinkles, had deep, sharp eyes that seemed capable of seeing through all things in the world. Yet as he gazed at the Jade Pendant in his hand, a flash of surprise suddenly crossed his eyes.
He cautiously extended a finger as dry as kindling and slowly touched the Jade Pendant, as though afraid of waking this mysterious object. Then, he summoned his profound Immortal Power, attempting to establish some kind of connection with it.
The instant his Immortal Power came into contact with the Jade Pendant, a miracle occurred! Scenes slowly unfolded within it, like ancient scrolls gently being unrolled to reveal a secret buried by the years.
Within those scenes, a figure clad in black robes slowly entered view. His robe was as black as the night, shrouding his face completely in shadow and making it impossible to see his true appearance. Yet the cold, evil aura surrounding him made it clear that he was no good person.
As the scenes progressed, everyone was shocked to discover the truth gradually surfacing: this Black Robed Figure had colluded with those of the Demonic Dao. The corners of his lips curved slightly into a cold smile, revealing an extreme thirst for power and madness.
So this was how sinister and cunning his plan was! He intended to use this sudden conspiracy to incite internal strife within the sect, making everyone distrust and fight one another, thereby weakening the sect as a whole. Meanwhile, he would reap the benefits amid the chaos and obtain gains unknown to others.
The Mysterious Old Man, who had seemed like a deity in everyone's eyes, was merely a chess piece in the Black Robed Figure's hand, a tool used to carry out his vile plan. This discovery