A ring of moonstones embedded in the walls of the secret chamber shimmered with gentle light, illuminating the room with a clear, bright glow.
The spiritual energy inside was so dense it would inspire envy. It was almost visible to the naked eye, dancing beneath the moonstones like motes of dust in a shaft of sunlight, only far more lively.
At that moment, two middle-aged men sat cross-legged, facing each other inside the chamber!
They wore loose robes embroidered with totem-like patterns, and their faces were imposing.
Both had long braids that hung down to the small of their backs.
What was even more remarkable, however, was that their features were identical. Even the most similar twins in the world could not possibly have looked so alike.
Aside from the color of their loose robes—one black, the other purple—there was no difference between them whatsoever.
"This is a convenient opportunity. Go and take a look. If I leave, I'll draw the attention of those two old fellows in Tingyun Kingdom!"
The purple-robed middle-aged man looked at the black-robed man and spoke calmly.
"Dead or alive?"
The black-robed middle-aged man returned his gaze with tranquil eyes.
"Alive. Bring back cultivators capable of injuring Wutu so we can investigate their origins carefully!"
This time, the black-robed middle-aged man said nothing more. He slowly rose, then took a single step and vanished from the chamber.
After the black-robed man left, the purple-robed man looked at the leftover materials on a raised platform nearby, and his heart ached once more.
After a while, however, a faint smile still appeared on his lips.
After spending so many precious materials, several centuries of hard work finally paid off. The refinement succeeded at last! People capable of seriously injuring Wutu and Tielianggu will make fine whetstones!
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