Everyone knew that after Song Yan died, this man had never left, remaining in the Red Mountain Forest Sea. Recently, he had even begun selling some exceptionally high-quality pills.
They had assumed he had stayed here because he, too, wanted to enter the Spirit Abyss in search of treasures.
Yet even now, there was still no sign of him.
Perhaps he knew little about the Spirit Abyss and was unaware that Golden Core Realm cultivators could enter ahead of time.
"The Sha Qi is receding a little faster than expected," Ji Zhi said.
Huo Jun nodded slightly and turned his gaze toward Xiao Fengjing, who was resting in the distance with his eyes closed.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao, if we meet Below the Abyss this time, I hope you'll show us mercy. Heh heh."
Xiao Fengjing did not even open his eyes. "If you don't provoke me, why would I attack?" he replied flatly.
He grumbled inwardly. The last time he had fought Huo Jun Below the Abyss, hadn't it been because the man wanted to snatch a Jade Slip he had found, one that recorded ancient techniques?
It was hard to imagine a Golden Core Early Stage cultivator speaking to a veteran Golden Core Middle Stage cultivator in such a manner.
Ji Zhi frowned slightly, somewhat displeased, but considering Xiao Fengjing's strength, he said nothing more.
"You have a point, Fellow Daoist Xiao. With the Spirit Abyss about to open, seeking opportunities and avoiding danger are what matter. Everything else can wait until we emerge." Huo Jun was not annoyed, however, and chuckled.
"The Spirit Abyss is perilous and unpredictable, and its baleful spirits are uncanny. Even Golden Core cultivators like us must exercise caution. Is there anything you need on this trip, Fellow Daoist Xiao? Perhaps the two of