They continued forward. When they reached the very depths, Ye Lin saw an open space.
Figures stood across the clearing.
They were speaking among themselves.
Every single one of them was an absolute powerhouse.
"He's here."
Seeing Ye Lin, the woman who had invited him three days ago rose and walked toward him.
"Everyone, let me introduce him. This man's target is the Mirage Dragon Reverse Scale."
The woman pointed at Ye Lin as she introduced him to the figures before them.
"The Mirage Dragon has committed countless evils. Over the years, it has slaughtered many innocent beings, including our families."
"That is why we have banded together of our own accord to fight the Mirage Dragon."
"Allow me to introduce myself. Yang Qian."
Yang Qian smiled faintly at Ye Lin.
"Blood Slaughter."
Ye Lin nodded indifferently.
"Fellow Daoist, may I ask what your cultivation is?"
"I mean no offense, but the Mirage Dragon is immensely powerful. Within the Black Sea, even cultivators at the ninth layer of the Golden Immortal realm can do nothing against it."
"Our operation this time is extremely dangerous. If Fellow Daoist's cultivation is insufficient, you should leave as soon as possible, lest you lose your life."
"That's right, Fellow Daoist. We are all going to avenge our grievances, while you are only here for a treasure. But treasure or not, you must act within your means. Cultivation does not come easily, and one only has one life. Do not let years of bitter cultivation go up in smoke."
"Exactly. If you do not have at least fourth-layer Golden Immortal cultivation, leave while you still can."
The figures around them all spoke up, trying to dissuade Ye Lin.
They all bore deep blood feuds and had made countless preparations for this day.
The man before