Qi Yun gazed up at the completely sealed Yin Ruins.
A flicker of understanding crossed his eyes.
'So the Holy Sect really did plan all of this in advance.'
The next second, he instinctively tried to activate Gathering Form and Scattering Qi, intending to silently slip into the nearby fissure of the Earth Temple.
However, as he began the Spell, the qi around his body felt as if it had sunk into a thick, viscous swamp, making it impossible to fully dissipate and become invisible.
'Hm?'
'Is the Earth Evil Qi here so dense that it's even interfering with Magic?'
'Tsk, why is this so difficult right from the start?' Qi Yun mused, his brow furrowed.
'This Earth Temple really isn't so easy to get into.'
Since a subtle approach was out, a direct one would have to do!
His gaze hardened. No longer hesitating, Qi Yun gripped the large, pitch-black banner that had been resting beside him. The cold, heavy sensation that spread through his hand helped steady his Heart and Spirit.
