The valley was still peaceful and quiet.
Birds sang and flowers bloomed across the grasslands, while streams babbled and countless rare beasts played at their leisure.
It was as if the battle that had nearly destroyed the world had never happened.
Everyone followed the old man through this earthly paradise.
Their hearts were filled with curiosity and reverence. They had no idea how many secrets still lay hidden in this forgotten land.
Nor did they know what challenges awaited them at the end of the road.
"Senior."
Li Xiaoyu, who had been silent all this while, suddenly spoke.
Looking at the stooped old man ahead of him, he asked calmly:
"This junior has another question. May I ask you to enlighten me?"
His words broke the silence.
At this, the old man stopped. Without turning around, he spoke hoarsely:
"Go ahead."
"Senior."
Li Xiaoyu looked at the old man and asked in a low voice:
"Your Time-Warding Clan has guarded this place for generations. Your mission is to protect that Ancient Well."
"Do you know what lies beyond the well?"
"And why does it possess such powerful spatial and temporal energy?"
Li Xiaoyu's questions spoke for everyone present.
They all watched the stooped old man with curiosity.
But after hearing them, the old man fell into a long silence.
He did not answer. He simply stood on the grassland and looked up at the sun.
His eyes filled with memories and sorrow, as though through the sun he could see an age long forgotten.
After a long while, he let out a heavy sigh.
"Children."
The old man turned around, his deep eyes settling on Li Xiaoyu.
"Some things are better left unknown."
"Because once you know, it means you must shoulder a great responsibility."
His words were full of