Afterward, the onlookers all dispersed.
The leading venerable said, "As everyone saw last night, this place is quite odd, and it's likely not the Path of Seeking Immortality, but if we continue to stay here, who knows what dangers we may face. Therefore, if you're willing, follow us and let's leave together."
Everyone agreed without objection.
The venerable then led the group back the way they had come.
When they reached the city gate, they found there was no road.
The cultivators' eyes widened.
"Where's the road?" They searched around, but aside from walls, there were only walls.
"We can't possibly be lost."
"Impossible! The way out is right here."
Looking ahead, the street was filled with shouting and hawkers' cries, with vendors selling snacks all around, just as they had seen on their way in; it couldn't be mistaken.
Seeing this, the veneables' faces grew grim, "It seems that this secret realm intends to trap us here."
