Back then, the Second Ancestor had led the clansmen into this backup refuge. After hastily making arrangements for the disciples, he immediately entered seclusion because his injuries were too severe.
He did not even have time to soothe the clansmen's emotions. He merely told them not to leave this place. There were cultivation resources stored here, so they were to cultivate properly first.
The Second Ancestor had entered seclusion in great haste. To avoid being found by the "Sun-Obscuring Clan," he had directly sealed all exits.
At that time, even those Soul Prison Clan members worried about relatives who had been taken captive could no longer go out to search for them.
The Second Ancestor had not told anyone in the clan how to leave. This place concerned more than just the Soul Prison Clan's secrets.
He also feared that, after these people went out, they would be watched and expose this place. If that happened, their clan might truly face extermination.
The Second Ancestor spent fourteen years recovering from his injuries. When he emerged again, this place had already begun to grow orderly.
Yet at that time, the Second Ancestor had not actually recovered from the injuries to his soul. His enemies had plotted against him deliberately, and several powerful Soul Cultivators had joined forces. It was already fortunate that they had not killed him on the spot.
But he also knew that he had to show himself at least once. First, he needed to arrange certain matters for his disciples. Second, he needed to reassure these clansmen, or they might all think he had perished inside...
Perhaps the Second Ancestor had already sensed then that he might never recover to his former condition. Because of his soul injuries, even his lifespan had been greatly affected.
Thus, he arranged