"These five are specifically responsible for opening the Cloud Heaven Secret Realm, and only they know how to open it."
"If even one of these five dies, the Cloud Heaven Secret Realm will vanish forever. That is why all five of them are among the most important figures in the Eastern Region."
"Within the Holy Palace, they all hold positions of great authority."
Yun Qiyue explained softly, her arms folded.
The explanation made Ye Lin raise an eyebrow.
There was something like this?
People specially tasked with opening a secret realm?
That was rather interesting.
Only these five knew the method of opening the secret realm, and if even one of them died, the Cloud Heaven Secret Realm would disappear forever.
At that moment, Ye Lin could already imagine the level of protection surrounding those five.
There was probably a supreme powerhouse crouching somewhere in the void here, keeping a close watch.
Whoever dared strike at those five old men now would surely meet no good end.
"I have already sensed the secret realm. Begin."
"Alright."
The next moment, under Ye Lin's gaze, the five began to act.
The five of them formed hand seals in unison, their hands moving so swiftly that they turned into a series of afterimages.
At that moment, a golden formation unexpectedly appeared beneath them.
The formation began to spread outward with them at its center.
The surrounding cultivators retreated one after another, as though afraid of being caught within the formation's reach.
"Pull it back."
One of the old men slapped the center of the formation with his palm.
Buzz...
The formation let out a hum, then suddenly erupted with a boundless radiance.
The blinding light shot straight into the heavens.
Even the clouds in the sky were instantly blasted apart by the golden