From the elder who had suddenly appeared, the three Core Formation cultivators felt an astonishing pressure. With their experience, how could they fail to recognize that the elder before them, who looked barely over fifty, was a Nascent Soul cultivator?
The three had often ventured through the Cultivation World. They knew that opposing a Nascent Soul cultivator was no different from seeking their own deaths. As long as they remained respectful and compliant, Nascent Soul cultivators generally would not kill lower-level cultivators.
Seeing that the three were sensible enough, the Nascent Soul elder smiled faintly. "Do not be alarmed, fellow Daoists. I was passing through when I noticed how dense the demonic mist in the canyon ahead had become. I found it puzzling, so I hoped you three could explain a little."
Seeing how courteous the Nascent Soul cultivator was, the three Core Formation cultivators relaxed somewhat. One who looked elderly bowed respectfully, then cupped his fists and said:
"Senior, I imagine you have only just arrived. This strange phenomenon has persisted here for five years. As for exactly how it arose, none of us witnessed it firsthand.
"Rumor has it that several Core Formation cultivators discovered an Ancient Cultivator's Cave Dwelling in this vast canyon. They intended to join forces to break the restrictive spell outside it. Unexpectedly, that cave dwelling restriction was exceedingly strange. Not only did it possess astonishing defensive power, it could also launch sudden attacks. In an instant, it swept three of them inside.
"The remaining two were terrified at the sight. Not daring to linger, they fled in panic. After gathering old friends, relatives, and fellow disciples, they returned to the canyon, only to find it already shrouded in dense demonic energy.
"Everyone was deeply frightened at the time. They thought the Demon Realm