In midair, Tantai Xue felt the life force around her, so dense it had almost solidified, and a trace of astonishment crossed her face.
She frowned and could not help asking, "Is there really a seal here?"
"I don't know whether there's one here, but there must be a seal where the Daoji Clan has lived all these years." Tantai Xiaotian pondered before continuing, "That clan once took action for the Immortal Court.
"They were said to have been at their peak then.
"They looked upon all the Immortals under heaven as equals, believing there was no one they could not seal.
"The Dragon Clan, the Phoenix Clan, and other mythical beasts had all been sealed and imprisoned by them.
"They were one of the most powerful races back then."
"And then? They fell into decline after taking action?" Tantai Xue pressed.
"Yes. They went to seal someone and failed." Tantai Xiaotian fell silent for a moment, his tone growing heavier. "Back then, whoever took action was swept into an endless vortex.
"Their clan probably suffered a backlash.
"Their bodies underwent mutations."
"Mutations?" Confusion appeared in Tantai Xue's eyes. "What would those mutations do?"
"They remain in the bloodline, inescapable for generation after generation," Tantai Xiaotian said. "Then they grow weaker and weaker. That is the price of taking action." "Who did they attack?" Tantai Xue asked.
"Someone from the Immortal Gate," Tantai Xiaotian answered.
Tantai Xue grew more curious. "Someone from the Immortal Gate? Who?"
Tantai Xiaotian was silent for a while and did not answer directly. "You only need to know such a person exists. For now, focus on the seal. The Daoji Clan worked for the Immortal Court back then, and the Immortal Court had one thing it most needed them to seal.
"If I'm not mistaken,