The moment the orders were given, Jiang Chen's death warriors surged toward Gu Ran's position.
Their speed far surpassed Gu Ran's, who was forced to move cautiously to remain hidden.
In no time, several death warriors at the Heavenly Origin realm had taken up stealthy positions near Gu Ran's target.
Time passed steadily.
Unaware of the danger, Gu Ran crept closer to his objective.
Meanwhile, the Feng Clan and their allies hurried toward Golden Blossom Lake, aiming to tighten their search perimeter.
Within the glowing barrier of Blackwood Island's Great Formation, numerous cultivators were stationed at critical points. Each one performed specific tasks to keep the massive formation running.
At one of these key nodes sat an elderly man with hair as white as frost, his frail figure a clear sign of his waning vitality. Age had taken its toll on his strength, leaving him a shadow of his former combat power.
