Following the monk, they headed all the way toward an unknown destination.
Along the way, Ye Lin also saw the lands of Buddha Prefecture. They were no different from Sunset Prefecture.
The only difference was that countless powerful cultivators were searching everywhere in groups and formations. They looked fierce and menacing, as though they were hunting for something.
However, they were stopped along the way.
"Do you have proof of identity?"
Three middle-aged men stood before them. One of them stepped forward, looked at Ye Lin, and spoke.
Meanwhile, the auras of the other two had already locked onto Ye Lin and the others, ready to strike at any moment.
"Gentlemen, these benefactors are guests of the abbot of Mara Temple. Please make things convenient for us."
The monk who had left earlier appeared before Ye Lin again. With his palms pressed together, he smiled at the three figures before him.
At his words, the three men, who had looked so fierce just moments ago, immediately broke into smiles. Both their gazes and their tones turned amiable.
"So they are the abbot's guests. Then there's no issue. I was too presumptuous."
"Please, continue. Continue."
With that, the three turned and left, vanishing into the distant void as though fleeing for their lives.
"Stay close behind me. Do not fall behind."
After glancing at Ye Lin and the others, the monk continued.
From then on, Ye Lin and the others stayed tightly behind the monk before them.
After walking for a full three hours, they finally reached their destination.
Before them stood a massive, solemn temple. Buddhist chants rang out within it, while countless monks clad in robes came and went through its halls.
The moment he entered the temple, Ye Lin caught a strange fragrance. The instant he smelled it,