huáng fǔ sōng míng zhī bù dá ， lǐ fán děng rén yě shì wú kě nài hé 。
皇甫松明知不答，李凡等人也是无可奈何。
Li Fan and the others knew that Huangfu Song wouldn't answer, so they had no choice but to let it go.
bù guò jǐn jǐn shì hào qí ér yǐ ， méi yǒu guò duō jiū chán 。
不过仅仅是好奇而已，没有过多纠缠。
However, their curiosity was merely out of interest, without any further纠缠.
yōng cù zhù cháo suǒ líng zhèn jì dìng zhōng yāng qū yù zǒu qù 。
拥簇著朝锁灵阵既定中央区域走去。
They gathered around the central region of the Locking Spirit Array as per their previous agreement.
zuì hòu de fēn gōng zǎo yǐ shāng yì hǎo 。
最后的分工早已商议好。
Xue Mu was responsible for inspecting and maintaining the array units that had already been constructed. Jiang Qiguai's task was to install and debug the array hub.
xuē mù fù zé jiǎn xiū zhī qián yǐ jīng jiàn zào hǎo de zhèn fǎ dān yuán ， jiāng qí guì fù zé zhèn shū de dìng zhuāng yǔ tiáo shì 。
薛幕负责检修之前已经建造好的阵法单元，姜其贵负责阵枢的定装与调试。
Li Fan remained in the middle, ready to act when needed. He would go wherever help was required.
ér lǐ fán zé zài zhōng jiān ， dài shí ér dòng 。
而李凡则在中间，待时而动。
Jiang Qiguai's array techniques were reliable, and Xue Mu was always diligent with minimal errors. With Li Fan as a swing player, their efforts were even faster than originally planned. The vast Locking Spirit Array that dominated the Abyss of Roaring was almost completed.
nǎ biān xū yào bāng shǒu ， tā jiù qián wǎng nǎ chù 。
哪边需要帮手，他就前往哪处。
To be cautious, they chose to perform the final steps during the low point after the peak of the demonic sound wave.
jiāng qí guì de zhèn fǎ shuǐ píng ， hái shì zhí de xìn lài de 。
姜其贵的阵法水平，还是值得信赖的。
After confirming everything was in order, the Heavenly Mysteries array hub flew out from Huangfu Song's forehead and transformed into a constantly flickering red shadow.
ér xuē mù gèng shì yì zhí qín qín kěn kěn ， jí shǎo chū cuò 。
而薛幕更是一直勤勤恳恳，极少出错。
Jiang Qiguai's expression was grave as he guided the array hub into the already prepared core array. Unlike during Li Fan’s test, where the array hub ignored him, this time it cooperated perfectly, flying into the complex array structure.
zài jiā shàng hái yǒu gè lǐ fán chōng dāng yáo bǎi rén 。
再加上还有个李凡充当摇摆人。
The moment it took its place, intense green light enveloped and concealed the red shadow completely.
sān guǎn qí xià ， bǐ yuán xiān jì huà de hái yào kuài shàng liǎng tiān ， lǒng zhào chì zhà shēn yuān tiān xuán suǒ líng zhèn ， jiù jí jiāng jiàn zào wán bì 。
三管齐下，比原先计划的还要快上两天，笼罩叱咤深渊天玄锁灵阵，就即将建造完毕。
Starting from the central singularity, myriad beams of light burst forth, connecting with countless array units around the Locking Spirit Array. They illuminated through the white mist, extending outward while also illuminating the entire array structure.
jǐn shèn qǐ jiàn ， zhòng rén hái shì tiāo xuǎn le gè mó yīn dà cháo bào fā hòu de dī gǔ qī ， jìn xíng zuì hòu de bù zhòu 。
谨慎起见，众人还是挑选了个魔音大潮爆发后的低谷期，进行最后的步骤。
In the vast white fog, a magnificent sight emerged: green light radiated from the central point along the Locking Spirit Array’s veins, pushing outward layer by layer.
jīng guò què rèn ， yī qiè wú wù zhī hòu 。
经过确认，一切无误之后。
Instantly, an enormous circular green net covered the entire Abyss of Roaring. The dissipating white mist and occasional demonic sounds could not obscure its grandeur.
tiān xuán zhèn shū cóng huáng fǔ sōng de é tóu fēi chū ， huà zuò yī dào bù tíng shǎn dòng de hóng sè xū yǐng 。
天玄阵枢从皇甫松的额头飞出，化作一道不停闪动的红色虚影。
Most present were array builders who had worked tirelessly for years. They felt a myriad of emotions as they watched their creation finally come to life.
jiāng qí guì miàn sè níng zhòng wú bǐ ， yǐn dǎo zhèn shū jìn rù yǐ jīng wàn shì jù bèi de hé xīn fǎ zhèn zhōng 。
姜其贵面色凝重无比，引导阵枢进入已经万事俱备的核心法阵中。
Li Fan stared at the most dazzling green light in the center, exclaiming, "Only Heavenly Mysteries can truly lock spirits."
méi yǒu chū xiàn lǐ fán cè shì shí ， zhèn shū ài dā bù lǐ de xiàn xiàng 。
没有出现李凡测试时，阵枢爱搭不理的现象。
"Finally, the curtain on the widespread use of Locking Spirit Arrays is about to be lifted. I wonder how the Immortal Alliance will evolve in the future."
hóng sè xū yǐng jí qí pèi hé de fēi rù chóng chóng fǎ zhèn zhī zhōng 。
红色虚影极其配合的飞入重重法阵之中。
"But," he thought to himself, "I've certainly put in my share of effort. With both merit and contributions, it's hard to believe that with so much left, I won't live long enough to see a peaceful end."
guī wèi de chà nà ， chì liè de qīng sè guāng máng jiāng bāo wéi zhù tā de hóng sè chè dǐ yǎn gài 。
归位的刹那，炽烈的青色光芒将包围著它的红色彻底掩盖。
As Li Fan was musing, the Heavenly Mysteries array hub finally completed its connection with the Locking Spirit Array.
yǐ zhōng yāng qí diǎn wèi qǐ shǐ ， wàn qiān dào guāng huá zhàn fàng ， hé zhōu wéi suǒ líng zhèn de wú shù zhèn fǎ dān yuán xiāng lián jiē 。
以中央奇点为起始，万仟道光华绽放，和周围锁灵阵的无数阵法单元相连接。
The vast green net receded like a tidal wave, while Li Fan felt an implicit sense of being observed.
yìng tòu bái wù ， yī lù cháo wài wéi yán zhǎn de tóng shí ， yě —— jiāng fǎ zhèn jié gòu diǎn liàng 。
映透白雾，一路朝外围延展的同时，也——将法阵结构点亮。
Following Huangfu Song's lead, everyone celebrated loudly and enthusiastically as the array construction was successfully completed.
yú shì ， zài máng máng bái wù zhōng ， biàn chū xiàn le zhè yàng yī fù qí jǐng 。
于是，在茫茫白雾中，便出现了这样一副奇景。
Only Xue Mu, who seemed honest and simple-minded, subtly raised his head to look around.
bái sè wù hǎi zhōng ， qīng sè de guāng xiàn zì zhōng yāng qí diǎn ， yán zhù suǒ líng zhèn de mài luò ， céng céng xiàng wài tuī jìn 。
白色雾海中，青色的光线自中央奇点，沿著锁灵阵的脉络，层层向外推进。
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qǐng kè zhī jiān ， yī zhāng huī hóng wú bǐ 、 jiāng zhěng zuò chì zhà shēn yuān dōu fù gài zài nèi de yuán xíng qīng sè jù wǎng xiǎn xiàn 。
顷刻之间，一张恢弘无比、将整座叱咤深渊都覆盖在内的圆形青色巨网显现。
After Huangfu Song’s successful inspection, the array construction outside the Abyss of Roaring had concluded for now.
shì yuán bái wù hé bù shí chuán lái de mó yīn de ， dōu wú fǎ zhē yǎn tā hóng wěi de wěi àn shēn zī 。
噬元白雾和不时传来的魔音的，都无法遮掩它宏伟的伟岸身姿。
On their way back to Broken Palm Immortal City, Li Fan inquired about Huangfu Song's plans moving forward. "Originally, we were supposed to meet with Dean Ji and build a Locking Spirit Array at the newly discovered Lost Battlefield."
zài chǎng de zhū wèi ， dà duō dōu shì zhèn fǎ de qīn zì jiàn shè zhě 。
在场的诸位，大多都是阵法的亲自建设者。
"But," Huangfu Song paused, his expression serious, "that Lost Battlefield is quite peculiar and extremely dangerous."
cǐ kè kàn zhe tā men xīn kǔ shù nián de zào wù zhōng yú dàn shēng ， xīn zhōng yě shì gǎn kǎi wàn qiān 。
此刻看着他们辛苦数年的造物终于诞生，心中也是感慨万仟。
"After careful consideration, the alliance has decided to temporarily halt array construction in the Lost Battlefield and seal it off first."
lǐ fán zé shì dīng zhù zhèn fǎ zhōng yāng nà zuì yào yǎn de nà qīng sè guāng diǎn ， gǎn tàn dào ：「 wéi yǒu tiān xuán ， fāng néng suǒ líng 。」
李凡则是盯著阵法中央那最耀眼的那青色光点，感叹道：「唯有天玄，方能锁灵。」
"Since you've already completed one Locking Spirit Array, we won't force you to work further.
「 tiān xuán suǒ líng zhèn pǔ jí de dà mù zhōng yú jí jiāng lā kāi ， yě bù zhī dào wàn xiān méng jīn hòu jiū jìng huì yǎn biàn dào hé zhòng dì bù 。」
「天玄锁灵阵普及的大幕终于即将拉开，也不知道万仙盟今后究竟会演变到何种地步。」
"In other words, if you wish, you can go back for a rest."
「 gū qiě guān zhī ， rú guǒ shí zài bù miào ， zhí jiē hái zhēn jiù shì 。」
「姑且观之，如果实在不妙，直接还真就是。」
"Of course, if you want to vie for the ranking list, you can choose to support array construction in other areas."
「 bù guò ， wǒ zěn me yě suàn chū le dà lì qì de 。 gōng láo 、 kǔ láo dōu yǒu ， zǒng bù zhì yú cǐ shì shèng xià zhè me diǎn shòu mìng ， dōu bù néng huó dào shòu zhōng zhèng qǐn ba ？」
「不过，我怎么也算出了大力气的。功劳、苦劳都有，总不至于此世剩下这么点寿命，都不能活到寿终正寝吧？」
"But only the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance has visibility into the progress and current responsible personnel at each location."
lǐ fán zhèng àn zì sī cǔn de shí hòu ， tiān xuán zhèn shū ， zhōng yú wán chéng le hé suǒ líng zhèn de duì jiē 。
李凡正暗自思忖的时候，天玄阵枢，终于完成了和锁灵阵的对接。
"To maximize your chances on the ranking list, it might be best to use some unconventional means."
zhuàng kuò de qīng sè jù wǎng chà nà jiān rú cháo shuǐ bān tùn qù ， yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， lǐ fán què shì xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn suǒ yǒu gǎn yìng 。
壮阔的青色巨网刹那间如潮水般褪去，与此同时，李凡却是心中隐隐所有感应。
Huangfu Song coughed lightly, giving a 'you know what I mean' look.
fǎng fú zhòng rén tóu dǐng ， yǒu zhe yī shuāng yǎn jīng ， zài shí kè guān chá zhù tā 。
仿佛众人头顶，有着一双眼睛，在时刻观察著他。
Xue Mu and Jiang Qiguai exchanged glances, pondering what they could offer as a gift. Li Fan, however, had a nonchalant expression: "My days are numbered; soon, I'll meet Daoist Dantai Tao in the underworld."
zài huáng fǔ sōng de dài lǐng xià ， zhòng rén huān shēng léi dòng ， rè liè qìng zhù zhèn fǎ de shùn lì luò chéng 。
在皇甫松的带领下，众人欢声雷动，热烈庆祝阵法的顺利落成。
"Vying for the ranking list is no longer important to me."
sì hū méi yǒu sī háo chá jué 。
似乎没有丝毫察觉。
"But that Lost Battlefield you mentioned earlier," he added curiously, "I'm quite curious about it."
wéi yǒu kàn shì lǎo shí 、 mù nè de xuē mù ， wēi bù kě jué de tái tóu kàn le yī yǎn 。
唯有看似老实、木讷的薛幕，微不可觉的抬头看了一眼。
Hearing Li Fan mention Dantai Tao again, Huangfu Song's face twitched. Suppressing his irritation, he answered when Li Fan asked.
……
……
"It’s not a secret; I can tell you."
jīng guò huáng fǔ sōng de chéng gōng yàn shōu hòu ， chì zhà shēn yuān wài de zhèn fǎ jiàn zào gōng zuò yǐ jīng gào yí duàn luò 。
经过皇甫松的成功验收后，叱咤深渊外的阵法建造工作已经告一段落。
"The name says it all: that new Lost Battlefield is the site of an ancient battle."
fǎn huí duàn zhǎng xiān chéng lù shàng ， lǐ fán xún wèn qǐ huáng fǔ sōng jiē xià lái de jì huà 。
返回断掌仙城路上，李凡询问起皇甫松接下来的计划。
"Spanning over 1,600 miles, countless cultivators perished there."
「 àn zhào yuán lái de jì huà ， shì hé jì yuàn zhǎng huì hé ， zài nà chù xīn fā xiàn de mí shī zhàn chǎng mí yù wài jiàn zào suǒ líng zhèn de 。」
「按照原来的计划，是和纪院长汇合，在那处新发现的迷失战场迷域外建造锁灵阵的。」
"Not only did the bloodstains still linger, but the deceased remained in their final moments. It felt as if the battle had just ended."
「 bù guò ma ……」 huáng fǔ sōng dùn le dùn ， shén sè sù rán dào ：「 nà chù mí yù shí zài yǒu xiē gǔ guài ， yě jí qí wēi xiǎn 。」
「不过嘛……」皇甫松顿了顿，神色肃然道：「那处迷域实在有些古怪，也极其危险。」
Huangfu Song narrowed his eyes, recalling his experiences in the Lost Battlefield.
「 jīng guò shèn zhòng píng gū kǎo lǜ ， méng nèi yǐ jīng jué dìng ， zàn huǎn mí shī zhàn chǎng de zhèn fǎ jiàn zào ， xiān duì qí jìn xíng fēng suǒ 。」
「经过慎重评估考虑，盟内已经决定，暂缓迷失战场的阵法建造，先对其进行封锁。」
"What's even more bizarre is that we couldn't distinguish between the combatants," he continued.
「 yóu yú nǐ men yǐ jīng wán chéng yí gè suǒ líng zhèn de jiàn zào le ， suǒ yǐ jiē xià lái bú duì nǐ men de gōng zuò jìn xíng qiáng zhì yāo qiú 。」
「由于你们已经完成一个锁灵阵的建造了，所以接下来不对你们的工作进行强制要求。」
"Some wore the same sect attire and might have fought to their deaths or defended against a powerful enemy together. It was like a chaotic melee rather than a traditional battlefield."
「 yě jiù shì shuō ， rú guǒ nǐ men yuàn yì ， jiù kě yǐ zhí jiē huí qù xiū xī le 。」
「也就是说，如果你们愿意，就可以直接回去休息了。」
Li Fan recalled the [Disordered Rock Labyrinth] he had seen earlier, where time seemed frozen, and the bodies were still lifelike. Who could be responsible for this Lost Battlefield?
「 dāng rán ， rú guǒ nǐ men yào zhēng bǎng de huà ， nà me yě kě yǐ xuǎn zé qù zhī yuán qí tā qū yù de zhèn fǎ jiàn zào 。」
「当然，如果你们要争榜的话，那么也可以选择去支援其他区域的阵法建造。」
Just as he was pondering, Xue Mu couldn't help but ask, "Huangfu Senior, you mentioned that this Lost Battlefield is extremely dangerous. Why?"
「 bù guò gè chù zhèn fǎ de jiàn zào jìn dù yǐ jí dāng qián fù zé rén yuán ， zhǐ yǒu wàn xiān méng zǒng bù nà biān cái néng kàn dào 。」
「不过各处阵法的建造进度以及当前负责人员，只有万仙盟总部那边才能看到。」
"Could it be that these dead cultivators will come back to life and attack us?"
「 xiǎng yào zhēng bǎng xiào lǜ zuì dà huà ， zuì hǎo shǐ diǎn fēi cháng shǒu duàn 。」
「想要争榜效率最大化，最好使点非常手段。」
Huangfu Song shook his head: "They are truly dead; a mere touch turns them into ashes."
huáng fǔ sōng qīng ké shēng ， yī fù ‘ nǐ dǒng de ’ de biǎo qíng 。@ jīng huá _ shū gé …j_h_s_s_d_c_o_m shǒu . fā . gèng . xīn ~~
皇甫松轻咳声，一副‘你懂得’的表情。@精华_书阁…j_h_s_s_d_c_o_m首.发.更.新~~
"The real danger lies in the very nature of that Lost Battlefield."
xuē mù hé jiāng qí guì wén yán ， jiē shì ruò yǒu suǒ sī 。
薛幕和姜其贵闻言，皆是若有所思。
"When Dean Ji led a group into it for the first time, they fell victim to its tricks," he explained.
xiǎng zhe zì jǐ shēn shàng yǒu shén me dōng xī néng gòu dǎ dòng zhè wèi qián bèi 。
想着自己身上有什么东西能够打动这位前辈。
"Stunned by the ancient battlefield, Dean Ji was suddenly attacked by several fellow cultivators from his own team."
lǐ fán què mǎn shì wú suǒ wèi de biǎo qíng ：「 wǒ mìng bù jiǔ yǐ ， bù rì jí jiāng fù jiǔ quán zhī xià ， yǔ dàn tái tāo dào yǒu xiāng huì 。」
李凡却满是无所谓的表情：「我命不久矣，不日即将赴九泉之下，与淡台韬道友相会。」
"Attacked?!" Xue Mu exclaimed in surprise.
「 zhēng bǎng shén me de ， wú suǒ wèi le 。」
「争榜什么的，无所谓了。」
"Lost... Could it be?" He quickly realized and looked alarmed.
「 dǎo shì huáng fǔ qián bèi gāng gāng suǒ shuō de nà chù ‘ mí shī zhàn chǎng ’， wǒ què hào qí de jǐn 。」
「倒是皇甫前辈刚刚所说的那处‘迷失战场’，我却好奇的紧。」
Huangfu Song nodded slowly: "Yes, those cultivators were Dean Ji's closest confidants, absolutely loyal. They withstood the test."
yuán běn hái bǎi zhù zī tài de huáng fǔ sōng ， tīng jiàn lǐ fán yòu tí qǐ dàn tái tāo ， bù yóu dì liǎn pí yī chōu 。
原本还摆著姿态的皇甫松，听见李凡又提起淡台韬，不由地脸皮一抽。
"But even so, once they entered that area, their minds became lost."
àn nài zhù méi yǒu fā zuò ， jiàn lǐ fán fā wèn hòu ， lěng hēng yī shēng ， hái shì wèi qí jiě dá qǐ lái 。
按奈著没有发作，见李凡发问后，冷哼一声，还是为其解答起来。
"They attacked Dean Ji as if he was an enemy, unleashing all their attacks without restraint."
Li Fan and the others knew that Huangfu Song wouldn't answer, so they had no choice but to let it go.
However, their curiosity was merely out of interest, without any further纠缠.
They gathered around the central region of the Locking Spirit Array as per their previous agreement.
Xue Mu was responsible for inspecting and maintaining the array units that had already been constructed. Jiang Qiguai's task was to install and debug the array hub.
Li Fan remained in the middle, ready to act when needed. He would go wherever help was required.
Jiang Qiguai's array techniques were reliable, and Xue Mu was always diligent with minimal errors. With Li Fan as a swing player, their efforts were even faster than originally planned. The vast Locking Spirit Array that dominated the Abyss of Roaring was almost completed.
To be cautious, they chose to perform the final steps during the low point after the peak of the demonic sound wave.
After confirming everything was in order, the Heavenly Mysteries array hub flew out from Huangfu Song's forehead and transformed into a constantly flickering red shadow.
Jiang Qiguai's expression was grave as he guided the array hub into the already prepared core array. Unlike during Li Fan’s test, where the array hub ignored him, this time it cooperated perfectly, flying into the complex array structure.
The moment it took its place, intense green light enveloped and concealed the red shadow completely.
Starting from the central singularity, myriad beams of light burst forth, connecting with countless array units around the Locking Spirit Array. They illuminated through the white mist, extending outward while also illuminating the entire array structure.
In the vast white fog, a magnificent sight emerged: green light radiated from the central point along the Locking Spirit Array’s veins, pushing outward layer by layer.
Instantly, an enormous circular green net covered the entire Abyss of Roaring. The dissipating white mist and occasional demonic sounds could not obscure its grandeur.
Most present were array builders who had worked tirelessly for years. They felt a myriad of emotions as they watched their creation finally come to life.
Li Fan stared at the most dazzling green light in the center, exclaiming, "Only Heavenly Mysteries can truly lock spirits."
"Finally, the curtain on the widespread use of Locking Spirit Arrays is about to be lifted. I wonder how the Immortal Alliance will evolve in the future."
"But," he thought to himself, "I've certainly put in my share of effort. With both merit and contributions, it's hard to believe that with so much left, I won't live long enough to see a peaceful end."
As Li Fan was musing, the Heavenly Mysteries array hub finally completed its connection with the Locking Spirit Array.
The vast green net receded like a tidal wave, while Li Fan felt an implicit sense of being observed.
Following Huangfu Song's lead, everyone celebrated loudly and enthusiastically as the array construction was successfully completed.
Only Xue Mu, who seemed honest and simple-minded, subtly raised his head to look around.
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After Huangfu Song’s successful inspection, the array construction outside the Abyss of Roaring had concluded for now.
On their way back to Broken Palm Immortal City, Li Fan inquired about Huangfu Song's plans moving forward. "Originally, we were supposed to meet with Dean Ji and build a Locking Spirit Array at the newly discovered Lost Battlefield."
"But," Huangfu Song paused, his expression serious, "that Lost Battlefield is quite peculiar and extremely dangerous."
"After careful consideration, the alliance has decided to temporarily halt array construction in the Lost Battlefield and seal it off first."
"Since you've already completed one Locking Spirit Array, we won't force you to work further.
"In other words, if you wish, you can go back for a rest."
"Of course, if you want to vie for the ranking list, you can choose to support array construction in other areas."
"But only the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance has visibility into the progress and current responsible personnel at each location."
"To maximize your chances on the ranking list, it might be best to use some unconventional means."
Huangfu Song coughed lightly, giving a 'you know what I mean' look.
Xue Mu and Jiang Qiguai exchanged glances, pondering what they could offer as a gift. Li Fan, however, had a nonchalant expression: "My days are numbered; soon, I'll meet Daoist Dantai Tao in the underworld."
"Vying for the ranking list is no longer important to me."
"But that Lost Battlefield you mentioned earlier," he added curiously, "I'm quite curious about it."
Hearing Li Fan mention Dantai Tao again, Huangfu Song's face twitched. Suppressing his irritation, he answered when Li Fan asked.
"It’s not a secret; I can tell you."
"The name says it all: that new Lost Battlefield is the site of an ancient battle."
"Spanning over 1,600 miles, countless cultivators perished there."
"Not only did the bloodstains still linger, but the deceased remained in their final moments. It felt as if the battle had just ended."
Huangfu Song narrowed his eyes, recalling his experiences in the Lost Battlefield.
"What's even more bizarre is that we couldn't distinguish between the combatants," he continued.
"Some wore the same sect attire and might have fought to their deaths or defended against a powerful enemy together. It was like a chaotic melee rather than a traditional battlefield."
Li Fan recalled the [Disordered Rock Labyrinth] he had seen earlier, where time seemed frozen, and the bodies were still lifelike. Who could be responsible for this Lost Battlefield?
Just as he was pondering, Xue Mu couldn't help but ask, "Huangfu Senior, you mentioned that this Lost Battlefield is extremely dangerous. Why?"
"Could it be that these dead cultivators will come back to life and attack us?"
Huangfu Song shook his head: "They are truly dead; a mere touch turns them into ashes."
"The real danger lies in the very nature of that Lost Battlefield."
"When Dean Ji led a group into it for the first time, they fell victim to its tricks," he explained.
"Stunned by the ancient battlefield, Dean Ji was suddenly attacked by several fellow cultivators from his own team."
"Attacked?!" Xue Mu exclaimed in surprise.
"Lost... Could it be?" He quickly realized and looked alarmed.
Huangfu Song nodded slowly: "Yes, those cultivators were Dean Ji's closest confidants, absolutely loyal. They withstood the test."
"But even so, once they entered that area, their minds became lost."
"They attacked Dean Ji as if he was an enemy, unleashing all their attacks without restraint."