The moment Xu Changxing entered the cavern, he sensed a faint fluctuation of laws.
This fluctuation was rather peculiar. It seemed to drift beyond heaven and earth, yet it could affect his divine soul.
As the two ventured deeper, the fluctuation grew increasingly distinct.
He raised his eyebrows and said, "When you spoke of tempering the Dao heart, did you mean these unusual Great Dao Ripples?"
Chen Xiyue nodded. "Golden Immortals like us, who enter the Dao through music, often have the purity of our divine souls affected by the complex emotions contained in music.
"These unusual fluctuations can wash away the impurities in our divine souls.
"And in the process of cleansing our divine souls, they can also temper our will.
"But the process is unpleasant. Even in ancient times, few people came here for cleansing.
"Now that we have other ways of dispelling impurities from our divine souls, this place gradually fell into disuse and eventually became forbidden grounds specifically for imprisoning the sect's elders."
Xu Changxing asked again, "The fluctuations of laws in this cavern seem to grow more distinct the deeper we go?"
Chen Xiyue replied, "You are correct, Pavilion Master.
"The ripples of laws do indeed grow stronger in the depths of the cavern.
"Even with Jinghan's cultivation and mine, we cannot endure their scouring for long.
"That is why we have stayed hidden in the natural meditation chamber near the cavern entrance.
"The fluctuations of laws there are much weaker than elsewhere.
"Without that chamber, even Golden Immortals like Jinghan and me would not be able to hold out for long."
Xu Changxing said thoughtfully, "I see.
"I never expected the Immortal Music Pavilion to have such a fine place.
"I have had nothing to do lately and was planning to enter seclusion for