"Of course, when you kill Dao Slaves, remember to ensure your own safety as well. The area around the Gate of Proving the Dao is far, far larger than you imagine. Now that it is time for the cleanup, all sides will likely intervene. Conflicts will be unavoidable once you enter. When that time comes, the four peaks of our Northern Territory Sect must remain united and face the outside world together. While ensuring your own safety, obtain as many key fragments as possible." Great Emperor Jinshi spoke with his hands clasped behind his back.
Great Emperor Hua Wu followed with, "Jinshi is right. The Sect Master and Jinshi have already said everything that needed saying. Next, I shall say a few words as well. These Dao Slaves vary in strength. As for the specifics, you will naturally learn them once you enter. Do not underestimate how formidable the Dao Slaves are. Very well, that is all I have to say."
After he finished, He Tan nodded. "Very well. You must keep the words of the three of us firmly in mind. This is the most important task we have given you in decades. You are no longer children; you understand the pros and cons involved."
"Sect Master, the time is about right," Jinshi said from the side.
"Since that is the case, let us set out." He Tan nodded slowly.
And so, the group from the Northern Territory Sect set off in mighty procession. Yang Chen followed the group. The journey could not be called distant, yet it had nothing whatsoever to do with being short or slow.
Only after traveling for a full twelve days did the group finally come to a stop.
They had stopped before a vast mountain range. Like a colossal dragon coiled upon the