Xuan Yunzi

Hearing the old Daoist's words, the players could not help but feel somewhat tense.

After all, following Lin Yu's explanation, they all understood that Xie Chong's remains were the "key" to breaking through this Instance. Although they did not yet know what use they had, it was certain they were extremely important.

And since this old Daoist had come specifically for Xie Chong's remains... he was clearly no ordinary native of the Prison Mountain Realm merely passing by. He was someone closely connected to their clearing of this Instance.

Although the old Daoist had demonstrated the techniques and Curse Arts of the Taiqing Sect, the character of disciples from the "orthodox sects" of the Prison Mountain Realm was relatively trustworthy.

But if he was connected to Xie Chong's remains, then aside from considering his character, they also had to take his "stance" into account.

The Freedom Alliance and Order could cooperate fully when their stances were similar. That also meant that although this old Daoist was an orthodox cultivator, he might still stand opposed to them because of differing positions.

Seeing the wary expressions of the six, the old Daoist chuckled. "Several heroes, you needn't be overly concerned. Although I recognize these remains, I have no intention of coveting them... Indeed, there has been a rumor circulating throughout the martial world lately that 'obtaining the Blade Demon's remains allows one to enter the Daoist realm directly.' But as a direct disciple of the Taiqing Sect who has cultivated for seventy years and secluded himself for another seventy, I have already reached the realm of a half-step Grandmaster. How could I be swayed by such rumors?"

"I merely wished to remind you that Xie Chong's remains truly conceal a great secret... If you intend to keep them, you must be extremely