The orders of the Man in Black Robe were quickly disseminated, creating undercurrents throughout the Immortal Cultivation World. An oppressive atmosphere, like a storm about to break, weighed heavily on everyone's heart. Oblivious to all this, Qin Zhizhi and Yin Sichen set out on a journey to visit the various major sects. Their first stop was the prestigious Kunlun Sect. Atop the towering Mount Kunlun, clouds and mist swirled year-round, resembling a fairyland. Qin Zhizhi and Yin Sichen arrived on flying swords, their robes fluttering in the wind as if they were immortals stepping out of a painting.
Daoist Xuanji, the leader of the Kunlun Sect, possessed an ethereal and graceful demeanor and was held in high respect. Upon hearing the purpose of their visit, he stroked his white beard and fell into deep thought. "The matter of the prophecy is ethereal and elusive, especially since it involves five ancient divine artifacts. This old man must proceed with caution," Daoist Xuanji said slowly, a hint of skepticism in his tone. Qin Zhizhi had anticipated encountering obstacles, so without panicking, she calmly recounted how she obtained the prophecy, along with details from the prophecy regarding the impending rise of evil forces.
Yin Sichen chimed in from the side, analyzing the current balance of forces within the Immortal Cultivation World and the destructive consequences that would ensue once the evil forces rose to power. The two of them complemented each other—she gentle a…
Chapter 40