As far as the eye could see, the spatial rift had long been obscured by grayish-white mist.
Within the rift, crumbling walls and shattered ruins could vaguely be seen, along with boundless Immortal Spiritual Qi surging and roiling.
At first glance, it was no different from the scene of the Immortal Ruins True Person Tianheng had described earlier.
Yet upon looking again now,
Su Shi'er discovered that whenever the aura of the nine pillars of light underwent the slightest change, an exceedingly faint spatial fluctuation flashed behind the spatial rift.
The scene within the rift before them would also undergo an incredibly subtle distortion in that instant.
"An illusion? No... not merely an illusion. This spatial rift was most likely condensed from the power of the Immortal Ruins."
"The nine pillars of light concealed the true spatial entrance behind them. The Immortal Ruins scene visible before us was merely an illusory image projected by the array?!"
Thoughts raced through Su Shi'er's mind.
Yet he knew full well that these were only conjectures. To confirm them, he would need to make further attempts.
His gaze flickered, and Su Shi'er subconsciously turned to look at Jiutian Xuanye.
Before he could speak, Jiutian Xuanye's cool voice transmission rang in his ear.
"The Mirage Cloud Illusion Garment is indeed marvelous. But trying to deceive me with it still falls somewhat short."
Su Shi'er's heart tightened slightly, but his expression did not change in the slightest.
"Senior truly has discerning eyes. Naturally, this junior's little tricks could not escape Senior's notice.
"However... this junior is presently beset by troubles. I ask Senior to keep my secret for the time being."
"Rest assured, I have no interest in exposing your identity. However, since you have changed both your name and appearance, I imagine... you should be