Four days passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Li Xuan, clad in white, arrived before Luo Kang.
Seeing Li Xuan's arrival, Luo Kang nodded slightly and said, "Let's go. Don't keep the Sect Master and the others waiting for too long, lest someone start gossiping again."
Li Xuan nodded and, with a swift movement, followed closely behind Luo Kang as they rapidly flew towards the main peak of the Green Hall.
Upon seeing Luo Kang and Li Xuan arrive, An Batian surveyed everyone and then spoke, "Everyone is here. Let's depart."
With a wave of his hand, An Batian conjured a multicolored auspicious cloud, which instantly appeared before them. As An Batian stepped onto it, everyone else followed suit.
*Hum.*
Seeing that everyone was in place, An Batian stamped his foot, and the multicolored auspicious cloud shot towards the distance like a meteor.
On the auspicious cloud, Li Xuan glanced at the others. Bai Liqi and Liu Tianlu gave Li Xuan a slight nod before slowly closing their eyes and commencing their breathing exercises.
Seeing this, Li Xuan turned his gaze to the other four Holy Sons. Noticing that each of them was also meditating, he withdrew his gaze and began to do the same.
Clearly, everyone held a sense of awe towards the Land of Guixu. Being able to bring themselves to their optimal state was a form of preparation.
Two hours later, Li Xuan felt a subtle change and his eyes snapped open. At the same moment, everyone else on the auspicious cloud also opened their eyes, their gazes fixed on An Batian, who stood at the forefront.
"The Land of Guixu is just ahead. Everyone must remain vigilant. Although the miasma has largely dissipated, the hidden dangers have not diminished. Therefore, you must stay close to your Peak Masters to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. Alright, let's descend."
After An Batian patiently delivered his instructions, he waved his hand, and they rapidly descended.
Hearing this, Li Xuan also looked down. The trees were dark and seemed tinged with death. Beyond that, the very heavens and earth appeared to be repelling something, with invisible forces surging towards a crack in the ground no thicker than an arm.
Soon, led by An Batian, they moved and entered the crevice.
"This is merely the outer area. Inside, you will witness sights several times more harrowing than these. However, you must remain cautious of the residual malevolent energy within," An Batian said, glancing at Li Xuan and the others.
"We shall heed the Sect Master's teachings." The seven of them, including Li Xuan, immediately nodded.
This advice was naturally for the seven Holy Sons like Li Xuan, as the seven Peak Masters such as Luo Kang were already well aware of the situation. After all, the Holy Sons were immense assets to the Green Hall, and any accident involving them would be a significant loss.
"The seven of you, follow behind us. If you encounter any danger, try to distance yourselves from it," An Batian nodded, surveyed his surroundings, and then took the lead into the Land of Guixu.
Li Xuan and the others nodded, their expressions solemn as they followed An Batian and the Peak Masters.
"Junior Brother Li Xuan, I heard that it was Peak Master Luo Kang who proposed our coming to this Land of Guixu. In a way, we should thank you." Behind An Batian and the others, Liu Tianlu quietly approached Li Xuan and whispered.
"Thank me for what? Senior Brother Tianlu, this Land of Guixu is not like other places. We should be cautious in everything we do here. Haven't you noticed how serious even the Sect Master's expression has become?" Li Xuan smiled, then pointed at An Batian at the front.
"What's there to be afraid of? No matter how strange this Land of Guixu is, can it really trap all of us here? My master said that the Sect Master wields the Eight Swords of Kunwu. Junior Brother Li Xuan, do you know that the power of the Eight Swords of Kunwu is even more formidable than your master Peak Master Luo Kang's Seven Treasures Hall by a significant margin?" Liu Tianlu said with a pout.
"Ahem..." Liu Tianlu's voice was a little too loud, and Liu Wen, who was in front, twitched his mouth and let out a soft cough.
Upon hearing this, Liu Tianlu immediately shrunk his neck and shrugged at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan chuckled inwardly at this and continued to follow the group. However, as they ventured deeper, Li Xuan felt an inexplicable sensation.
Although there were trees all around, occasionally with a hint of greenery, Li Xuan felt a profound discomfort, an almost maddening feeling.
"Be careful, something is not right here!" At this moment, An Batian suddenly stopped and said in a low voice.
Hearing this, Li Xuan and the others immediately tensed. If even An Batian felt something was amiss, then there was certainly something unusual happening.
Seeing the spiritual light ignite on An Batian and Liu Wen, Bai Liqi also quietly walked up to Li Xuan and said, "Junior Brother Li Xuan, do you feel that it's a bit too quiet here? And it seems excessively quiet."
Li Xuan's eyes widened in realization. Indeed, it was too quiet.
From the moment they entered the Land of Guixu, the sounds around them seemed to have ceased. As they walked deeper, the sounds were completely as if they had been shielded, and even the sound of their footsteps was inaudible.
Had Bai Liqi not spoken, Li Xuan would have almost forgotten what sound was.
"Watch your step!"
At that very moment, An Batian suddenly roared, and his figure rapidly ascended into the air.
Simultaneously, Liu Wen, Luo Kang, and the other seven Peak Masters flew into the air, gazing intently at the ground below. Li Xuan, Liu Tianlu, and Bai Liqi exchanged glances and also shot upwards.
"Look, the ground seems to be moving!"
After a careful inspection, Bai Liqi suddenly exclaimed. Li Xuan's pupils contracted slightly. In his vision, the path they had just traversed was now moving rapidly, from slow to fast. Judging by its length, it stretched for thousands of meters.
*Rustle!*
At the same time, a rustling sound emanated from beneath the ground.
The expressions of everyone present became extremely grave. Liu Wen and Zuo Changfeng each held a spiritual weapon crackling with spiritual light.
*Hiss!*
Just then, the sound from beneath the earth intensified. In an instant, a massive black shadow, stretching for thousands of meters, erupted from the ground with a deafening hiss.
"Careful, it's a Tengshe corrupted by malevolent energy!"