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Behind the gate, the place was as bright as day, yet there was not the slightest trace of immortal energy. It seemed that, to prevent the Children of Destiny inside from rebelling, Sun Dong had drained away all the immortal energy within, creating a small sealed domain. That way, although the Children of Destiny possessed abundant fortune, they had no strength to escape.
So after the gate opened, there was no sudden attack on those who had opened it, as one might have expected. Instead, the sound of Buddhist scriptures being recited drifted out from within. The soothing voice made anyone who heard it feel an inexplicable peace settle over their heart.
"Child! Tiansi!" Zhou Xuan immediately flew inside, and I followed close behind. The elders of the East Sea Dao Sect also dared not delay, entering alongside me.
This place looked like a paradise beyond the mortal world. It had been transformed from a karst cave, with grass, trees, streams, and even rows of wooden houses for the Children of Destiny to live in. There were even birds and animals. The scene was remarkably harmonious. It seemed Sun Dong had put tremendous effort into this place.
But no matter how hard Sun Dong had worked, he could not conceal his wicked purpose. Only by allowing the Children of Destiny to live well could their fortune be cultivated continuously. Only after absorbing enough of it could he suppress the fortunes of so many Children of Destiny. Thus, this was a vicious cycle: unless Sun Dong died, these Children of Destiny would never be able to escape.
"Tiansi! My son!" Zhou Xuan's excited voice rang out just as we looked toward the source of the chanting. We immediately saw her embracing a little monk who looked about seven or eight