No one knew exactly when the True Word Sect Ruins would appear; the interval between their appearances was only a rough estimate, and no one knew when the Misty Illusion Smoke would emerge.
Thus, all cultivators hoping to seize this opportunity could only wait here patiently.
Luo Hong lost track of time while cultivating, but Han Li grew increasingly anxious and went to ask Silver Fox several times.
Silver Fox had not expected the Misty Illusion Smoke to appear so late this time either, and could only tell Han Li to wait patiently.
More than a hundred years passed like this. Luo Hong cultivated several more immortal apertures within the Golden Sun Reverse Rain Great Formation before Huanyan Marsh finally showed some signs of activity.
The moment the message arrived, the five gathered at once. Without a second word, they entered Huanyan Marsh together and headed straight for Youfu Island.
Strictly speaking, Youfu Island was not an island at all.
It was merely a shoal formed from tangled aquatic grass and silt, covered by a layer of floating soil. Its area was only a dozen or so miles across.
Youfu Island had originally been completely barren, but now a grayish-white stone pillar over six feet tall stood abruptly upon it, as though it had grown from within the floating island itself.
Wisps of pink mist continuously rose from around the stone pillar, spreading outward and covering the marsh's surface.
There was clearly more than one such stone pillar. Although Luo Hong's group had moved quickly, the Misty Illusion Smoke already covered an enormous area.
"The Misty Illusion Smoke is quite powerful. Once we enter it, all of you must guard your minds and steady your spirits. Do not be deceived by its illusions!"
Silver Fox put away his usual casual