Somewhere within a holy land...
"My lord, have you already sent someone?"
Behind a stretch of darkness, a creature seemed to be shifting constantly within the black mist.
Hearing the voice, the creature that had been shifting within the dark room suddenly stopped.
Then a hoarse voice emerged. "Indeed, I have already sent someone. I believe they will return soon."
"As for that girl, kill her or flay her as you please. However, a word of advice: the young man beside her is no ordinary person."
"The young man beside that girl?"
Doubt immediately arose among them. They exchanged glances, none understanding what the great figure they served meant.
"We do not understand. Please enlighten us, my lord!"
Unable to work out the reason, they immediately lowered their heads and asked for guidance.
"I sensed a power within that young man that made even me wary. That power is immensely strong. Even I would risk perishing."
"What? My lord, even you?"
Hearing this, they instantly paled in shock. After all, the lord they spoke of was an existence approaching immortality and indestructibility.
Yet even a great figure of this caliber could still die!
Just how monstrously powerful was this young man?
"Alas, as long as he exists, we will never have our day in the sun!"
Within the black mist, the hoarse voice let out another long sigh.
"Even so, we must seize this opportunity. As for that young man, if you have the chance, you must uncover his origins. This is our only chance."
At last, the hoarse voice faded completely, leaving no trace.
"Playing the hero rescuing a beauty comes at a price."
Looking at Xu Xuan, who stood in front of Gu Ruoyi, a young male disciple casually patted Xu Xuan's shoulder.
Then he abruptly