After Fan Tiansheng entered, we followed in single file. The place was gloomy, and since it was deep in the mountains, who knew what bizarre monsters might still be lurking there? So I deliberately flew at the rear.
There was another barrier around this rear mountain, originating from two divine statues. However, Fan Tiansheng had lived here for who knew how long and had long since deciphered most of it. With a wave of his hand, he opened the Grand Array and let us enter.
But that also meant that once we entered, we would be in a "dog trapped behind a closed gate" situation. We might be able to get in, but we might not be able to get back out.
"The map to the pinnacle of the Sacred Path is here. Li Daoxian, I've already cleared out the ghosts in this place once. There's nothing here, so you can safely retrieve the sword. The meeting point is also recorded in the jade tablet. As for this box, it contains a scroll of forbidden text for drawing the sword. You must study it thoroughly. Otherwise, this sword will never come out, much less obey you." After flying for a while, Fan Tiansheng took out a jade tablet and a box and tossed them to Li Xiangru.
"Good. Then I'll head to the earth vein to retrieve the sword. Thank you for making this possible, Senior." Li Xiangru looked extremely excited as he took the jade tablet and box. He nearly shook the box right out of his hands.
I cursed inwardly at the old man's extraordinary luck. He had actually managed to get even the pinnacle of the Sacred Path.
"No need to thank me. You must understand that you still have to fulfill my requirements. Otherwise, the sword's