That was indeed the place where the Progenitor was in seclusion!
The middle-aged elder's words undoubtedly confirmed Hua Yunfei's guess.
The fluctuation related to the fragment had come from the Progenitor's retreat!
The fragment was connected to the Progenitor!
"Please forgive us, Elder. We just arrived and were rather curious, so we thought we'd look around." Hua Yunfei and the other two hurriedly cupped their fists.
"No harm done. When I first arrived, I was just like you. Be more careful next time," the middle-aged elder said, his hands clasped behind his back.
"We'll remember your words, Elder."
"Then we'll take our leave."
Just as Hua Yunfei and the others were about to leave, the middle-aged elder suddenly said, "You're Ao Shi, Qian Yue, and Wu Yao, aren't you?"
Hua Yunfei replied, "That's right."
The middle-aged elder smiled faintly and said, "Come with me. The Ancient Ancestor has already given instructions about you."
He turned and walked in one direction.
Hua Yunfei and the others followed.
The middle-aged elder led them to the edge of a lake. Beneath the starry sky, the lake shimmered with a crystalline purple glow, shaped like a purple Ru Yi scepter. It was breathtakingly beautiful.
"You'll cultivate here beside the Primordial Chaos Lake. Bai Feiyang underwent his transformation here. Make sure you seize this rare opportunity."
The middle-aged elder continued, "Not just anyone can come to the Primordial Chaos Lake. Its waters were formed drop by drop from the essence of the Primordial Moon. Countless disciples dream of coming here, and you're only here because the Ancient Ancestor made a special exception."
Hua Yunfei said, "Please rest assured, Elder. We won't let the Emperor Venerable down."
The middle-aged elder nodded. "Remember, you mustn't wander around here. Besides the Progenitor's retreat, several elders have their own