Sure enough, those before planted the trees so those after could enjoy the shade. His own eye had truly been discerning.
Following the people ahead, Ye Lin smoothly arrived at the center of a vast gorge.
Zhao Yuyan glanced around, then led the three of them into the gorge. The gorge was enormous, stretching beyond sight.
The four of them proceeded along the small steps lining the edge of the gorge. At the end of the steps, Ye Lin spotted a cave.
What ordinary cultivator would ever notice such a small cave here?
"It's here. Follow me in."
After looking behind her and around the area, Zhao Yuyan led the three into the cave.
A little vigilance, but not much.
The entire cave was pitch-black, and the space was incredibly narrow—only one person could pass through at a time.
The four formed a line and entered one after another.
Ye Lin happened to be the last.
No matter the circumstances, one had to remain vigilant. He absolutely could not let down his guard.
By walking last, if danger arose, he could immediately flee without so much as turning his head.
Inside the cave, faint, enchanting halos could be seen.
The halos revolved continuously across the surface of the walls.
As they ventured deeper, the halos became clearer and brighter.
And as they continued onward, the four finally reached the end.
There, Ye Lin saw an alluring vortex. It was multicolored and constantly spinning; if one stared at it for too long, it was easy to become lost within it, as though it could suck away one's soul.
Looking at the vortex before her, Zhao Yuyan wore a confident expression. Her hands swiftly formed seals, and as streams of incantations shot forth, the vortex gradually began to change.
The vortex, which