The old man's expression was mournful. A dignified Saint, invincible no matter the era, the ultimate goal of all those who sought the Dao—
Yet he had fallen to such a state, unable even to decide his own life or death. His life and death had completely slipped beyond his control.
The meaning of his existence was merely to provide more energy and strength to this Dark Prison Cage. In many circumstances, he could not even accomplish that.
In the eyes of certain beings, he was nothing more than a lifeform of energy.
Or rather, according to the old man, all Saints were the same!
"Your time is running out. Once they notice you, you definitely won't be able to escape. Our strength has already been devoured."
"Some people, merely to survive, became the puppets of those hidden beings despite being lofty Saints, helping them control us."
"If you are discovered again, it will be too late!"
The old man kindly warned Ye Tian and spoke again.
Ye Tian gave a slight nod but did not turn back.
Even if he retraced his steps, he might not be able to get out. Besides, that being influenced by darkness earlier had been shattered many times by Ye Tian.
But that did not mean it lacked the strength. Nor did it mean it lacked the ability to know of Ye Tian's existence.
Since it had appeared, there was a high chance it had done so to lure Ye Tian inside.
"Are all the Saints here?" Ye Tian sighed and asked.
"That's right. Everyone is here. All Saints, even those who came later, entered this place, and no one escaped."
"They became the source of this land of darkness, became their nourishment."
"With all our strength devoured, no one could possibly escape in