As the three ventured deeper into the Cave Abode, one after another, the Colorful-Maned Phoenix Leopard had already left, but the vast Demon Aura it had left behind after occupying the Cave Abode for so long was enough to fill any cultivator who approached with fear.
After all, the Colorful-Maned Phoenix Leopard was practically one of the most terrifying creatures in this world. Even its most casual actions were enough to overwhelm the three, who had only reached the Heavenly Human Realm.
"Fellow Daoists Xue and Xu! I have a pair of Jade Pendants that can calm the mind and steady the spirit. The pressure this beast left behind in the Cave Abode is overwhelming, but wearing these should help a little."
As the path ahead grew more difficult to traverse, Guo Nanshan took two exquisitely carved Jade Pendants from his Storage Artifact and handed them over.
A hint of suspicion flashed in Xu Jiayan's eyes, but remembering the warning he had given them earlier, she could only suppress her doubts and accept the Jade Pendant. "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Guo!"
"We don't know whether that beast is still in the Cave Abode, Fellow Daoist Xu. Please keep your voice down."
"Besides, we'll all be fellow disciples in the future. It's only right that we support and help one another."
Like a kindly elder brother, Guo Nanshan first raised a hand to cut off the rest of her thanks. Then, after pretending to bring them closer, he turned his gaze to Xue Bingxuan beside him.
Reading the situation, Xu Jiayan followed suit and looked at the woman. "Fellow Daoist Xue, this is a matter of life and death. There's no need to be polite to Fellow Daoist Guo right now."
"Don't waste time—put it on. Otherwise, how will you keep