With no further insights from Shi Dengwei, Li Wei and I faced a moment of uncertainty, grappling with unanswered questions in the quiet cavern. The ancient secrets it held seemed guarded by an impenetrable silence.
As we readied to leave, Shi Dengwei unexpectedly called out, breaking the silence. "Hey," he said, "consider checking the snowy mountains to the north. Barbarian cultivators there might have answers for you."
Though Shi Dengwei couldn't give us direct help, his cryptic advice offered a new direction. The idea of finding answers among ancient barbarian cultivators in the northern mountains fueled our determination.
Grateful for the guidance, I thanked Shi Dengwei and bowed before leaving the cave. The northern snow mountains now beckoned, promising potential answers to unravel the mysteries tied to the fate of the Central Continent.
