At the highest point of Paper Figure Peak, clouds and mist billowed, yet no birds could approach.
The corridor was dark and bottomless, like a ten-thousand-zhang abyss that chose its victims before devouring them.
Footsteps drew closer from afar as a figure slowly approached.
Paper figures stood on either side. Some looked human but bore savage beast heads, while others had radiant faces yet were covered from head to toe in bizarre tentacles.
The Dark Green Paper Figure kept both feet firmly on the ground. Even it had to tread carefully here, not daring the slightest offense.
In the dim main hall, strange figures stood like statues.
The Dark Green Paper Figure slightly lowered its head and said, "As you instructed, I've already taught him that technique. As for how far he can cultivate it, that will depend on his own fortune."
At this point, it suddenly changed the subject. "But there's something this disciple doesn't understand. Even if he rendered meritorious service by offering up the technique, you didn't have to treat him so generously, did you?"
A cold gaze swept over the Dark Green Paper Figure. A figure slowly materialized above them.
In a low yet shrill voice, it said, "It won't take long for Paper Figure Peak to usher in rebirth, and for the Ling Xiao Sect to shed its old form and be reborn."
"Everyone has value of their own."
The Dark Green Paper Figure's eyes rolled. It seemed to understand something, and said, "This disciple understands."
At that moment, the voice sounded again. "How is his progress?"
"Just yesterday, someone made contact with him. I believe it won't be long before there's further movement."
"Very good. Paper Figure Peak has been silent for far too long."
"Everyone says that Paper Figure Art is a heterodox