"Trapped here?"
Xiao Yan was greatly alarmed by that answer. They had come seeking the hope of defeating the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan. If all three of them were trapped in this sunless hellhole, the situation in the Central Plains would surely spiral completely out of control. Sooner or later, their lifespans would run out, and they would become withered bones within this cave mansion.
Xiao Yan and Qing Lin exchanged a glance, each seeing the deep anxiety in the other's eyes. Qing Lin immediately nodded. Emerald-green Dou Qi wrapped around her delicate body as she flashed toward the direction from which they had arrived. Zhukun watched her actions but did not stop her, allowing her to investigate.
After some time, Qing Lin returned, her expression exceedingly grave. "Young Master, it is indeed as Senior Zhukun said. There is vaguely some force restraining me, making it impossible for me to approach that spatial passage. We... cannot escape."
At this moment, Zhukun pointed toward an area beside the Ancient God's Cave Mansion. Only then did Xiao Yan and the others discover that where he had been dwelling, there were many enormous dragon bones. Some were relatively intact, while others had decayed severely. The countless bones piled together presented an especially desolate sight.
"These were all members of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. They uncovered some clues and came here intending to rescue me, but without exception, they were all trapped to death here."
Zhukun now understood the predicament of Xiao Yan and the others, especially Zi Yan's. "Child, I am happy that you were able to come here, but more regrettably, this is a dead end. I should not have dragged you into this!"
Xiao Yan frowned tightly. No matter the reason, he could not truly remain here. He